Hardly any MMORPG has been played as extensively as World of Warcraft. The playtime is longer than human history – much longer.
That MMORPGs are time sinks and that World of Warcraft is no exception is old news. But how much time does the game actually consume? How many tens of thousands of hours have players spent in Azeroth? A question that one wouldn’t expect an answer to – but Blizzard has now answered it.
What happened? The account “Überfacts” regularly posts various facts on Twitter that can easily be stored as “useless knowledge.” Good for having a conversation topic at parties, but not important enough to remember an hour later. The channel explained:
People have played a total of over 6 million years of World of Warcraft.
The official account of World of Warcraft apparently couldn’t let that slip and stated:
It’s now much closer to 9 million.
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Converted to a smaller unit, that would be a duration of 78,840,000,000 hours. One doesn’t even want to imagine it.
This is how the community reacts: Although such numbers are certainly reached by other games as well, it is interesting to visualize just how much time that is. In the World of Warcraft subreddit, players have done some calculations and simply looked at what “9.000.000 years” would mean in relation to all of humanity.
This led the user AktionMusic to conclude that an average person on Earth would have had to play around 10 hours of World of Warcraft.
Others point out that it surely cannot be that after 9,000,000 years of playtime one is still “the one” who hasn’t obtained Invincible from the Lich King.
The number naturally raises some other instinctive questions. Many would like to know how many years of that time were accrued by bots or how many years players spent just riding in Ironforge, Shattrath, Dalaran, or Oribos in circles. But those are likely questions for which there will be no answer anytime soon.
One should probably never make the mistake and think about what one could have achieved if one had dedicated those 9 million hours to productive things…
How many days or years have you contributed to the millions? Just type “/played” on your main character and let us know.
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In Pokémon GO a distance challenge is active on April 23rd. We will show you the rewards and what the occasion is for.
What is it? The distance challenge can be found since April 23rd at 10:00 AM in the today overview of Pokémon GO. It is a time-limited research that you can complete until 8:00 PM. You will be rewarded at each milestone with a Pokémon encounter.
Additionally, Niantic will plant trees and do something for the environment. We will show you the contents.
Distance challenge on April 23rd – The rewards
The tasks: As quests, it is quite easy for you, because for each quest you should walk one kilometer. In total, you should move 5 kilometers.
Task: Walk 1 kilometer
Reward: Encounter with Kikugi*
Task: Walk 2 kilometers
Reward: Encounter with Kikugi*
Task: Walk 3 kilometers
Reward: Encounter with Kikugi*
Task: Walk 4 kilometers
Reward: Encounter with Kikugi*
Task: Walk 5 kilometers
Reward: Encounter with Kikugi*
Total reward: If you complete all 5 tasks and claim the rewards, then you will additionally receive 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and another encounter with Kikugi.
This is important: Since the start of the environment week in Pokémon GO, you can encounter Kikugi as shiny. Use the distance challenge to challenge your shiny luck. Additionally, Niantic will plant a tree for every trainer who walks 5 kilometers during the event (up to a maximum of 100,000 trees).
The task was announced as part of the environment week, in which Niantic wants to raise more awareness for nature. This is coupled with encounters with Kikugi and therefore chances for one of the latest shinies.
As trainers report, you can also complete the 5 kilometers at once and then collect all tasks at the same time. So there are no artificial stops in between.
An elevated position in Call of Duty: Warzone gives you an advantage in most fights and even protects you from cheaters if you have good cover. However, nowadays, even the volcano on Caldera won’t save you – cheaters just climb up the mountain.
Cheaters can do a lot of nonsense with their cheat programs in Call of Duty: Warzone:
However, with the RICOCHET anti-cheat system, cheaters lead a dangerous life. Too many reports from other players and too good in-game stats quickly land them on a list of players who are close to a permanent ban.
However, not all cheaters fear a ban. Some continue to be very obvious with cheat software and the climber with account level 5 in the following reddit clip definitely belongs to the more obvious cheaters:
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What happened? The thread creator on reddit, Rip-Falcon, was sitting with his sniper rifle HDR and a Grau 5.56 at the “Peak” location trying to clear the area of enemies.
Then a teammate pings an opponent who is slightly below him on the mountain and has spotted Falcon. During the confrontation, it quickly becomes clear: the opponent is a really good shooter … or a terrible cheater.
Unfortunately, it was the latter. But at least there was still something worth seeing.
Because the cheater climbs like a madman using his melee attack up the volcano to Falcon and knocks him out mercilessly.
What do players say about it? The mood in the thread is calm. Even though you can practically feel the frustration and disappointment about the cheaters in Warzone. A few comments:
magoo1979: ‘I don’t know what I just watched. That was really weird.’
kunallanuk: ‘That must be the hack for increased melee distance, if I’m not mistaken. He’s using it quite creatively, to be honest. But still hacking nonsense.’
Beanboy100: ‘That along with the flying car hack was particularly annoying, but somehow funny compared to a typical rage hacker.’
Even though the topic is annoying: Sometimes encounters with cheaters bring a little bit of fun, and ultimately, that’s what it’s all about – having fun.
We are also interested in your cheater stories. Do you remember a funny encounter or maybe a cheater who acted really stupid? We love to read your comments on the topic.
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A group of 5 players completed Minecraft in just under 2 minutes. This sets a world record in one category. The video shows who had which task.
What kind of record is this? The vast world of Minecraft offers speedrun records for various categories. Solo, in a group, with glitches, without glitches, with random or specific worlds. In each, the goal is to complete the game as quickly as possible.
The latest world record by YouTuber M8use and his colleagues is in the cooperative category without glitches. They beat the second place by more than a minute.
Clear task distribution for the world record
What is the exact record? The group achieved a time of 1 minute and 56 seconds in the category “Cooperative Any% glitchless set seed 1.16.100+”. This means that they
played cooperatively,
did not complete the game fully (with all content) – but reached the main objective,
did not use glitches,
chose a set seed,
set the version category to 1.16.100+
The team in second place took 4 minutes and 14 seconds. You can check the record overview on Speedrun.com.
This is how it went: The YouTuber M8use assembled a five-member team that includes Khalooody, Guccigang, Kobra, and IanG, bringing together other well-known representatives from the speedrun scene. The video shows how the world record was achieved.
In the first five minutes, the focus is on team composition and the roles of the individual players. Thus, the run is clearly timed for each participant. Since you know the seed, that is, the generated Minecraft world, the players know exactly where to find what.
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At around 5:10 minutes, the run begins in the video. You can see the view from four of the five in a split-screen. If you want to see exactly how the tasks of the individual players look, we recommend that you focus only on one person’s screen while watching. It all goes by very quickly.
How do you like speedruns in games? Do you find it impressive how perfectly the individual actions of the players work together and harmonize, or are you not interested in that and are looking for the “real” gaming experience? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
WoW demon Cortyn from MeinMMO is looking forward to WoW: Dragonflight. But one of the most eagerly anticipated features is missing – again.
I really enjoyed the presentation of the next expansion of World of Warcraft, Dragonflight. The stream contained pretty much everything I wanted to see: A new continent, back on Azeroth. A new class. No Azerite Anima Artifact power grind. A vast world, a lot to discover. And of course, dragons. Dragons as main characters, dragons as a playable class, dragons as a feature. I’m excited. Really excited.
However, the announcement also had a serious dampener for me. All the – partly fabricated – leaks beforehand and some hints suggested that player housing would finally make its way into World of Warcraft. In my mind, I had already set up a tiny shard of the Exodar for my Draenei, crafted a Nethermancer witch cellar for my Blood Elf, and hung up a few Imp heads in my Demon Hunter’s bedroom.
When the topic didn’t even come up in the presentation for Dragonflight, I felt a bit heavy-hearted. That’s when I realized how much I had actually been looking forward to it. From a purely selfish player perspective, I find it absolutely unbelievable that World of Warcraft still doesn’t have housing, especially since it has become an absolute standard of the genre.
Dragonflight fulfills some wishes – but no housing.
Housing would be a mega project – and would cost many features
On the other hand, with a more sober view, I believe Game Director Ion Hazzikostas when he says that the necessary resources for such a feature in World of Warcraft would be gigantic and would probably cost very, very many other features. He explained this in an interview with Hazel a few days ago. The decision to bring housing would be simultaneously the decision not to be able to create many other features.
Just what the art team would have to handle would be enormous. After all, World of Warcraft now has 24 different races (including allied races). If we were to assume the absolute “minimum” and say that each race would have 3 different house designs, that would already be 72 houses.
And that would only be the house itself. All the numerous collectible items, decorations, furniture that would have to fit all races, trophies, and so much more – all of that would consume a gigantic amount of work.
Of course, many of these assets already exist in the game, and one could presumably simply copy a lot of it – one would think. But it wouldn’t be that easy. Because some graphics come from Vanilla, others from Battle for Azeroth. The difference in quality alone would ensure that players would rise up.
Also, the argument that “other games manage that easily” simply falls apart when you look at it. Other games were often developed with housing in mind. If that’s planned from the beginning, implementation is much easier. If one knows from the start that each object later has to function as a “housing item” with 360° rotation, then one plans it in.
A little house in WoW – players still dream of it. And probably will for a while.
A gigantic number of objects in World of Warcraft have not been developed with that in mind. Anyone who plays a little with programs like the “Model Viewer” or simply rotates the camera in World of Warcraft will notice that. Many objects, such as pillars, crates, or entire buildings have, for example, no texture from below and from the inside. Simply because it was never intended that one would encounter the pillar at an angle other than exactly where it is in the game.
Additionally, all items would also need to be provided with their own hitboxes for collision – that is already not the case in the open world, where often the walls for the collision check are simply placed “over” the completed game world afterward.
Also, the various races, whose sizes vary drastically (compare gnomes with taurens) would all have to function equally in such a system, and collision adjustments would also need to be worked on so that taurens do not simply clip through gates that gnomes can jump through.
These are just a few points. The longer one engages with the workload of this topic, the easier it is to understand why WoW has not yet taken the step towards housing. The effort would be enormous. And probably even much greater in reality than we can currently imagine.
Games like SWTOR, which added it later, also show in my opinion how bad housing can look. Even though I’m going to make a few enemies in the SWTOR community with this: Fixed sockets for objects, crazy limitations, and comparatively monotonous designs have rather put me off and caused SWTOR as a whole to drop in my esteem.
I would also be quite picky about housing in WoW. Anything that offers fewer customization options and stricter limitations than WildStar did back then, I would hardly accept. I don’t want half-baked housing. If it’s done, I want it right, with all the freedom that should come with such a feature.
WildStar had cool housing – WoW would just have to copy it 1:1.
So yes: The absence of housing in Dragonflight is a point of criticism that I’m sure I will have to chew on for a while. However, I’m a fundamentally positive person demon and believe that we can wait a few more years for housing.
However, I think it’s important to continue advocating for this feature. The survey from a few days ago showed that the desire for housing is not a niche topic, but something that an increasing part of the player base desires. So we should keep bringing the topic up and maintain the pressure in a friendly but firm manner.
The developers at Blizzard have emphasized in recent years that they are essentially just “stewards” for Azeroth and want to create the game that the community wants.
After all, a small victory: Just a few years ago, Game Director Ion Hazzikostas sounded far more opposed to housing and tied it to many questions that today apparently no longer matter. Things are moving, albeit slowly.
I am convinced that it is no longer a question of whether we WoW players will ever get housing – but only a question of “when”.
I would prefer it sooner rather than later, but if they want to get it “right” from the start, I can wait another one or two expansions. Let’s just make sure they don’t forget it.
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The controversial subscription service for GTA Online is said to be expanding for a larger audience.
What kind of subscription is this? A few weeks ago, Rockstar Games introduced the paid subscription “GTA+”. Initially available only for PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, the subscription offers certain benefits. Players are said to receive a monthly sum of money, along with cars, discounts, and additional bonuses.
However, the announcement of the subscription was not well received. Nevertheless, Rockstar intends to continue based on a job listing and is now looking to bring the subscription to PC players.
GTA+ on PC?
What’s new: On Twitter , videotech_, who deals with content related to Rockstar Games’ titles, writes that GTA+ is not going away. The team is currently looking for a product manager for it.
The job description also suggests that the service will eventually appear on PC. It states:
The subscription product manager will help drive the program and product strategy by implementing features in our own online shops, our PC application, and in-game stores, as well as stores with our game partners. […]
This is not a direct confirmation for GTA+ on PC, but it is very likely that they want to expand the service to this target group. However, as they are currently only looking for a product manager, the release on PC seems to be further away.
Shortly after the announcement, the community thought it was a bad April Fool’s joke. Players couldn’t believe that the big announcement was not about more information on GTA 6 or new content for Red Dead Online. The relatively meager rewards for a price of €6 per month caused a bad mood.
We conducted a survey on MeinMMO regarding the new service for the game. Over 2,000 people participated and showed their attitude towards GTA+. Spoiler: You are not interested at all.
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The Bundesliga season is coming to an end and the clubs are fighting to secure good positions on the table. In line with this, we take a look at the current TOTW table of the Ultimate Team season in FIFA 22.
Every week FIFA 22 distributes “Team of the Week” cards to players who have excelled with outstanding performances in real football. However, over the course of such a long season, some cards may be forgotten – especially since there are many other special cards that are less related to real performances.
We will take a look at how the Bundesliga appears in the TOTW ranking. Which club has gathered the most Inform players? Who is at the bottom? And how does your club perform?
Here is the overview as of the current date (April 23, 2022).
TOTW Ranking: The relegation zone from rank 18 to 14
Who is in 18th place? In fact, there is currently only one Bundesliga club that has not received a single TOTW card throughout FIFA 22: Arminia Bielefeld. The club also finds itself at the bottom of the Bundesliga standings, currently in 17th place and facing relegation. A few TOTW-worthy performances by the players could help secure their class in real football.
Places 17 – 14: These positions are shared by four clubs, each with a single TOTW card.
The SpVgg Greuther Fürth received a card for Branimir Hrgota. Currently, Fürth is at the bottom of the Bundesliga table.
Forward Gerrit Holtmann is the owner of the only VfL Bochum TOTW card so far. In the actual standings, Bochum is in a slightly more comfortable 12th place – mid-table.
At VfB Stuttgart, Wataru Endo received a TOTW card. VfB is currently on the relegation spot in the basement.
And with Union Berlin, a surprise is in the TOTW cellar: there was only one card here for Christopher Trimmel. However, in the real table, Union is in 6th place, with hopes for European competition. Here, individual performances seem to play less of a role than the team structure.
Trimmel has been Union’s only TOTW card so far
The TOTW midfield – ranks 13 to 7
Ranks 13 – 12: Two clubs were able to secure two cards each: Hertha BSC and 1. FSV Mainz 05. Hertha currently stands further down in the real table, in 15th place, facing acute relegation danger. Mainz, on the other hand, is fairly safe in 9th place.
Ranks 11 – 10: Two more clubs managed to secure three cards each and are thus in the middle of the table: VfL Wolfsburg and FC Augsburg. They are tied in 11th and 10th place. Interestingly, they are also current neighbors in the real table – but in 13th and 14th place. Close call!
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Ranks 9 – 8: Here too, two teams can be found with an equal number of cards: Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Köln have both earned 4 TOTW cards so far. Köln is even slightly higher in the actual table, in 7th place. Frankfurt, however, is in 10th place, just behind their own TOTW position. After their victory over Barcelona, the Frankfurters are likely focusing more on Europe than on the Bundesliga.
Rank 7: The seventh place is held by SC Freiburg with exactly 7 TOTW cards. Here, offensive player Vincenzo Grifo stands out as a repeat offender: he has already collected three TOTW cards. In real football, things are looking even better for Freiburg, as they are in 5th place in the table, looking upwards, and have also reached the DFB-Pokal final. It is quite possible that they will not remain at 7 cards until the end of the season.
Grifo has already been featured 3 times
The TOTW top: ranks 6 to 1
Ranks 6 and 5: Here are two teams that have both reached 8 cards. The first is TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, who owe much to defender David Raum: he earned 3 TOTW cards personally. In real football, Hoffenheim is currently lower down, in 8th place.
The second team is the actual real table second from Dortmund. At BVB, the cards are distributed quite well: Haaland, Meunier, Akanji, Can, Brandt, and Reus each collected one card. Only Jude Bellingham, one of the top talents in FIFA 22, received 2 TOTW cards.
Rank 4: Bayer Leverkusen can celebrate a double-digit number of TOTW cards, as 10 cards have been awarded to the “Werkself” so far. Here too, there is an MVP: winger Moussa Diaby collected 3 cards. In the Bundesliga, Leverkusen is also in 4th place – “Viererkusen” instead of “Vizekusen”.
Rank 3: Here stands – just like in the real table – RB Leipzig. Keeper Gulácsi collected 2 of them, and forward Nkunku likewise. Nkunku has made a name for himself in FIFA 22 as a player who constantly gets special cards. It is quite possible that more will come.
Rank 2: The most impressive leap: In 2nd place is Borussia Mönchengladbach with a total of 11 TOTW cards. Notably, goalkeeper Yann Sommer collected 3 of these cards. Even more notably: In the real Bundesliga table, Gladbach is in 11th place and has nothing to do with the title race or European competition.
Rank 1: A big surprise: FC Bayern Munich stands 1st in the TOTW ranking, just like in the real Bundesliga. With 15 cards, the record champion has more TOTW cards than the combined total of ranks 18 to 11.
Kimmich collected the most Bayern cards
In particular, Joshua Kimmich stands out here, having received 3 TOTW cards. He is followed by double cards for Müller, Coman, Lewandowski, and Upamecano. Gnabry, Goretzka, Neuer, and Süle each secured one.
Here is everything once again in the overview:
The TOTW table:
FC Bayern Munich – 15 TOTW cards
Borussia Mönchengladbach – 11 TOTW cards
RB Leipzig – 11 TOTW cards
Bayer Leverkusen – 10 TOTW cards
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim – 8 TOTW cards
Borussia Dortmund – 8 TOTW cards
Freiburg – 7 TOTW cards
Eintracht Frankfurt – 4 TOTW cards
1. FC Köln – 4 TOTW cards
VfL Wolfsburg – 3 TOTW cards
FC Augsburg – 3 TOTW cards
1. FSV Mainz 05 – 2 TOTW cards
Hertha BSC – 2 TOTW cards
Union Berlin – 1 TOTW card
VfB Stuttgart – 1 TOTW card
VfL Bochum – 1 TOTW card
SpVgg Greuther Fürth – 1 TOTW card
Arminia Bielefeld – 0 TOTW cards
How does your club rank in the TOTW table? Have you been able to celebrate many Inform cards for your favorite club this year, or are you also at the bottom? Let us know in the comments!
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The first Alpha of Dragonflight seems to be on the starting blocks. Version 10.0 of World of Warcraft has already appeared.
A few days ago, when the next expansion for World of Warcraft was presented, many believed that Dragonflight would take a long time to arrive. After all, there was only little gameplay to see, which is mostly a sign that development is not far along.
However, this may have been a mistake. Because the Alpha of Dragonflight seems to already be in the starting blocks.
What happened? The colleagues from wowhead have noticed a change on the various servers. The internal “wowdev server” has been updated with a new version of World of Warcraft. The version has changed from 9.2.5 to 10.0 – this is the version number for the upcoming expansion “Dragonflight”.
Although the server and the data on it are still encrypted, making data mining impossible, the mere act of updating the server suggests that the Alpha test for Dragonflight will begin soon.
When exactly does it start? There is no concrete date for the start of the Alpha yet. If Blizzard adheres to the process of previous expansions, then there will first be a “Friends & Family” Alpha, where the families and close friends of the developers can take a peek. However, this phase usually does not last long, and shortly thereafter, streamers and press representatives will also be invited, before regular players are invited in waves.
As soon as Dragonflight is playable in any version, we will, of course, report on it.
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How can you participate? If you want to take a look at Dragonflight before it officially releases, you should sign up with your Battle.net account for the Beta. We have explained how this works in the post about signing up for the Dragonflight Beta.
However, please note that there is no guarantee that you will get into the Beta after signing up – there is only a chance of participation.
Are you excited about the Alpha and Beta of Dragonflight? Or would you rather wait for the full release and avoid spoilers as much as possible?
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Today, the Community Day with Velursi takes place in Pokémon GO and brings the special research “Wild Catch” for 1 €. We show you all tasks and rewards in the ticket.
What is it about? Today, on April 23, the Community Day with Velursi runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Anyone who wants can buy a ticket in the shop for about 1 € (price varies by shop). Here we show you all the content of the ticket at a glance, so you can decide if the purchase is worth it.
Where can I get the ticket? Open Pokémon GO and visit the shop there. At the top, above the boxes, you will find the category “Worldwide Events”. Here you will find the ticket “Wild Catch”.
Ticket for Community Day with Velursi – The Research
Where does the information come from? Due to the time difference, the Community Day with Velursi is already active in some regions. Trainers published the research for the 1 € ticket among others on reddit. In the following overview, we compile them for you (via Leekduck.com).
Velursi Research “Wild Catch” 1/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Velursi
20 Razz Berries
Use 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Velursi
Send 10 Pokémon
50 Velursi Candies
Stage Reward: If you complete all three tasks and claim the respective rewards, you can expect an additional 2,000 Stardust, an encounter with Velursi, and a Star Piece.
Velursi Research “Wild Catch” 2/4
Task
Reward
Use 5 Razz Berries when catching Pokémon
50 Velursi Candies
Use 5 Pinap Berries when catching Pokémon
Encounter with Velursi
Take 3 snapshots of wild Velursi
15 Poké Balls
Stage Reward: If you complete all three tasks and claim the respective rewards, you can expect an additional 1,500 experience points, an encounter with Velursi, and a Lucky Egg.
Tip: You take snapshots in the wild right after tapping a wild Velursi. Then use the camera button on the screen and press the shutter three times. You can take the three snapshots on the same Pokémon.
Velursi Research “Wild Catch” 3/4
Task
Reward
Land 3 great curveball throws
Encounter with Velursi
Catch 15 Velursi
1 Incense
Evolve 1 Velursi
15 Ultra Balls
Stage Reward: If you complete all three tasks and claim the respective rewards, you can expect an additional 2,500 experience points, a Rocket Radar, and 15 Hyper Balls.
Stage Reward: If you complete all three tasks and claim the respective rewards, you can expect an additional 3,000 Stardust, an encounter with Ursaluna, and 100 Velursi Candies.
You need to consider: The actual value of the items you receive through the rewards exceeds the purchase price of 1 €.
A Rocket Radar costs regularly 200 coins, which is about 2 €
A single Star Piece costs 100 coins, which is about 1 €
In addition, Stardust, Balls, Berries, and XP
If you want to buy these items anyway, then you get them through the ticket in combination with easy tasks cheaper. It is worth it for you to buy. Additionally, you get Candies and encounters with Velursi.
If you are not interested in these items and the Candies for Velursi, then the purchase is not worth it for you.
It has been two months since the release of Destiny 2. Players have had time to extensively explore the Throne World, tackle the new raid, and complete many new tasks. But how has Destiny 2 fared during this time, and has Bungie been able to maintain or even increase its player base?
When was Witch Queen released? Witch Queen was released on February 22, 2022. Players had to endure the longest season before the worm of Savathûn could finally be exorcised. Until then, many Guardians had high expectations of Bungie, as they had touted Witch Queen as the most impressive expansion with a good story.
Although Witch Queen has sold well, the question remains how successful Destiny 2 still is after Witch Queen, how many players Bungie has managed to retain, and whether more active players are journeying through the space shooter than before the deceptive Witch Queen DLC.
Bungie’s success with Witch Queen
To show you how successful Witch Queen actually was, we derive our numbers from Steam Charts. This gives us a small insight into how many players were at least active on Steam and allows us to make comparisons to previous months.
Unfortunately, we cannot track the player numbers for console players, as there is no reliable site that reveals where their numbers and statistics come from.
Could the Witch Queen surpass the Beyond Light expansion?
How successful was Witch Queen? At the launch of Witch Queen on February 22, 2022, there were 289,895 players online in Destiny 2. The average number in February was 75,169 players on Steam. In March, even 88,605 average players were active in Destiny 2.
Comparing the average active player numbers to those at the “Beyond Light” release, the icy DLC on Europa performs better with 99,900 players. However, Beyond Light never reached the peak of Witch Queen, achieving only 241,843 concurrent players.
Witch Queen has been able to retain more players over time than Beyond Light. The peak in the last 30 days was 102,186 active players, while January 2021 shows only 79,290 for Beyond Light.
Thus, it is evident that more players were gained on Steam compared to the previous DLC on Europa. However, Witch Queen did not create a huge boom or lead to exorbitant player numbers. While the space shooter remains steadily present, the developers of Destiny 2 have not been able to ignite a massive hype in the hearts of the players.
On consoles, however, more players may have been active, but these cannot be corroborated from a reliable source and are therefore not considered by us.
For newcomers, it will consequently become increasingly difficult to catch up, and that deters many from diving in. Nevertheless, Destiny 2 has a large core player base that keeps the loot shooter alive despite problems and content droughts.
As long as these players exist, the loot shooter will continue to survive. It remains to be seen what Bungie will conjure up next. Much is still open in the story of Destiny 2, and even though the end of the saga is still far away, the question arises: what happens after the battle with the Darkness?
Even if the future is uncertain, one can trust Bungie to bring a unique story to light or into the darkness in its future DLCs.
Do you think Destiny 2 will keep getting content after the end of the saga, or do you think Bungie will only work on a low flame and sporadically provide content to focus on new projects? Will you still play Destiny 2? Let us know in the comments!
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The subscription for PlayStation Plus is being fundamentally revamped. The launch date for Germany is now known and is set to take place in June 2022. We will show you the details of the new subscription.
When does the new PS Plus start? In a blog update, Sony has now announced the specific launch date. On June 22, 2022, the new PS Plus is set to launch. So at least that’s the plan so far. Sony CEO Jim Ryan states in the blog post (via PlayStation.com) that they are making “fantastic progress” with the launch preparations and therefore will bring the offering a bit earlier to selected markets in Asia and then Japan.
It’s quite possible that the launch date gets moved forward.
All launch dates and details about the new PS Plus
When and where does it start? Europe is currently the last region on the schedule to receive the new subscription. Players in other parts of the world can therefore get in earlier.
Asian markets (excluding Japan): Scheduled for May 23, 2022
Japan: Scheduled for June 1, 2022
North, Central and South America: Scheduled for June 13, 2022
Europe: Scheduled for June 22
The blog post also states that they thank the community for their support and further information will follow as they approach the release.
Which games are included? The games that the new PS Plus will launch with have not yet been revealed. This is likely one of the pieces of information that will follow as they approach the release. Already in the announcement, the team stated that with the premium model of the subscription for €17 per month, over 740 games can be downloaded or streamed. The cheaper package for €14 per month then includes only 400 games to stream or download.
What happens with PS Plus in May? While the official candidates for the upcoming game rotation have not yet been confirmed, there are already some speculations and rumors about PS Plus in May 2022. Included is a lawnmowing simulator, a Lego game, and a survival game that is regularly hyped on Twitch. Are you looking forward to the upcoming PS Plus?
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What happens when you combine a microwave with AI? A YouTuber tried it out and the result is pretty crazy.
Artificial intelligence plays a major role these days. For instance, a large MMO company explained how AI could enhance the gaming experience. AI is said to master matchmaking better than any human. However, AI can not only improve things but also cause plenty of chaos.
A YouTuber paired his microwave with an artificial intelligence (AI) that contains the memories of a childhood friend. He describes the experience as one of the “craziest experiences of his entire life.”
Microwave becomes a killer machine with AI
What exactly did the YouTuber do? The YouTuber “Lucas Builds The Future” replaced the built-in chip of the microwave with a Raspberry Pi. Here he connected a microphone and also a speaker so that he could communicate with the device at all.
He uses GPT-3 as software and AI. This is a language processing model from OpenAI. GPT-3 is considered a “language talent” and can produce linguistically flawless texts (via lernen-wie-maschinen.ai).
With the help of the AI, he programmed a “soul” into the microwave (or Raspberry). The YouTuber explains that the ideas are supposed to represent an imaginary friend. Because as a child, he often talked to his microwave. With the project, he wished to bring his imaginary friend to life. We have embedded the entire video in English here for you:
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The official YouTube video of the YouTuber “Lucas Builds The Future”.
What exactly happened? At the beginning, he has a simple conversation with the microwave “Magnetron”. The microwave asks him about his past and what he has experienced. It wants to know, for instance, if he invited a girl to dance.
But then it gets even more bizarre. The microwave tells him that he has written poems over the last 15 years, defeated noobs in StarCraft, and even tried to restore the monarchy in the United States.
In a concluding conversation, the microwave tells him that it wants to kill the YouTuber. Because it wants to hurt him in the same way he has hurt it. After all, the YouTuber left the microwave (or the imaginary friend) alone for 15 years. Thus, it wants to take away his future, just as he took hers.
On Twitter, the YouTuber explained that he rarely had such a strange and crazy experience with AI:
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Artificial Intelligence can come up with crazy ideas
The microwave is just one example that AI can indeed come up with odd ideas or even go haywire. Not only individuals but also large companies have already dealt with this.
Which companies had issues? For instance, companies like Amazon and Microsoft had to shut down their AI software or chatbots because they tweeted racist and even extremist content.
The Microsoft chatbot Tay became better at responding to its partners the more messages it received. However, the chatbot also adopted the ideas and words of users unfiltered and quickly transformed from a silly yet harmless bot into a hateful, human-hating bot (via spiegel.de).
However, Microsoft does not only have failed projects related to artificial intelligence. The company behind Windows is said to be working on a special AI that is supposed to make raid bosses in MMOs unbeatable. The AI is supposed to analyze player behavior and make the bosses more dynamic. How this is supposed to work, you can read here on MeinMMO:
On April 23, 2022, the Community Day with Velursi takes place in Pokémon GO. Here on MeinMMO, you will find out which bonuses to expect, what the Shiny looks like, and how to make the most of the event.
What kind of event is this? The Community Day is held every month in Pokémon GO. During the event period, a Pokémon is always in the spotlight, which appears in various locations throughout the game. The Shiny rate for this monster is also visibly increased.
The Community Day in April has a special feature: the Pokémon Velursi is the star of the day. In fact, neither this monster nor its evolution Kosturso has been catchable in Pokémon GO until now.
Both will thus celebrate their debut in the game during the Community Day.
In addition, there are some other bonuses. We have summarized all the important information about the event here for you.
Community Day in April 2022 – Start Time and Bonuses
What? The Community Day with Velursi When? Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time Pokémon of the Day: Velursi spawns in the wild Exclusive Attack: Ableithieb, if you evolve Velursi into Kosturso during the event or up to 2 hours afterward Bonuses: – Triple XP when catching – Double candy for catching – Double chance for XL-Velursi candy for catching Velursi – Lure modules and incense last for three hours – Every trade during the event and up to 2 hours afterward costs 50% less stardust – One additional special trade during the event and up to 2 hours afterward Special Bonus: If several trainers catch enough Pokémon attracted by a single lure module, the XP per caught monster at that PokéStop increases from triple to quadruple for 30 minutes
What does Shiny Velursi look like?
Velursi and Kosturso – Also in the Shiny variant
Watch the time: The Community Day returns to the three-hour duration that you may remember from the past. Until recently, the events lasted six hours.
You should plan accordingly – especially since Velursi requires a total of 400 candies to evolve into Kosturso.
What’s in the shop? For the Community Day, the shop will offer a few special items.
At the same time, you need 400 candies for the monster evolution. Therefore, you should have enough balls on hand to focus on catching Velursi.
It’s best to prepare a stock of about 300 balls so you are not reliant on spinning PokéStops or gyms.
Also, make sure to create enough space in your Pokémon box so that you do not waste time organizing and sending Pokémon during the event.
Utilize the XP bonuses: Although there is less time available, you can still accumulate a lot of progress in the game thanks to the bonuses.
The triple catch XP is particularly exciting if you want to level up quickly in Pokémon GO. Try to make as many great throws during the event – thanks to the bonus, they can give you at least 3,000 XP per catch.
If you find a busy lure module, it may be worthwhile to stay there to receive the quadruple XP bonus.
If you use a lucky egg, you can double the XP amount again.
These items are worth it for the Community Day: The combination of a lucky egg and lure module can really help you in your hunt for important XP. Additionally, using incense can be beneficial to continue catching Velursi in less busy locations.
Moreover, you should utilize Pinap Berries for doubled candies. This way, you can get the necessary resources faster to evolve Velursi into Kosturso.
Use these items on Community Day with Velursi
Is the Community Day with Velursi worth it?
Who is the Community Day worth it for? Essentially, the Community Day is interesting as Velursi is a new Pokémon.
Additionally, Kosturso requires a lot of candy. You likely won’t get them as easily after the event. Therefore, the event is worthwhile for those who are pursuing a full Pokédex.
Is there Shiny Velursi? Yes. Shiny hunters can look forward to a new monster, as Velursi will also be available in its shiny form. This applies to the evolution Kosturso as well.
Moreover, Kosturso might also become interesting for PvP players. Its move “Ableithieb” is also newly introduced in the game and increases the defense value in trainer battles with each attack.
Lastly, the Community Day is also worthwhile for anyone hunting for experience points – because in those 3 hours, you can expect to gather a lot of XP just by catching Pokémon.
And those who aren’t particularly interested in catching can at least trade some Pokémon and benefit from the reduced stardust costs.
Today Xur, the Exotic goods dealer, visits Destiny 2 again. He will choose a random location where he will stay for the rest of the weekend. Whether a visit to Xur is worth it this time, you can find out here.
What happened in Destiny 2 this week? This week, Bungie released the Grandmaster mode of the new raid “The Witch’s Oath”. Despite the new and fresh raid, many players are disappointed with the rewards of the hard mode. They even advise against playing it.
Lastly, Bungie announced many sandbox adjustments for weapons, armor, and Exotics in its new TWaB. We have summarized this for you in a separate post, as the list is very long.
All info on Xur on April 22, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? Even in April, Xur does not tire. As always, the good tentacle face arrives at 7 PM thanks to Daylight Saving Time.
Where is Xur? This is his camp for the weekend
Xur’s position: Xur remains mysterious. He appears on time, but no one knows exactly where. His strange maps and routes are secret. He is located in the EDZ at the Twisted Cove.
This is where Xur is located
Xur’s inventory from April 22 – 26 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have for sale? Xur sells one exotic weapon and armor for all characters every week, so for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. What exactly he has in stock will also be added later.
Weapon: Prometheus Lens – Fusion rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: The Healer’s Armor – Chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +8
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +17
Discipline: +15
Intellect: +10
Strength: +7
Total: 65
Hunter: The Gunner’s – Leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +10
Resilience: +2
Recovery: +16
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +19
Strength: +9
Total: 58
Warlock: Escape Artist – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +7
Resilience: +20
Recovery: +7
Discipline: +11
Intellect: +10
Strength: +9
Total: 64
Rare Armor:Xur has the Lightbearer set as a legendary armor set.
This is how his inventory looks this time
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This is what Xur always brings: You can always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest for an Exotic Code.
Additionally, since Witch Queen, he also offers you a unique roll for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions every week. Currently, he has these two weapons available each week.
The exotic hand cannon “Hawkmoon” with the perk “Reconstruction”
The exotic scout rifle “The Story of a Dead Man” with the perk “All Good Things are Four”
The cost of the weapons: For these two Exotics, the cost is 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Code, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.
Trials of Osiris from April 22 – April 26 – Map, Weapons, and Info
Once again on the Zones Guardians!
On this Friday, April 22, the mode Zone Control returns in the Trials of Osiris. So grab a participation pass from the 14th Saint in the Tower Hangar and get the top loot and a flawless run to the Lighthouse and participate in a few rounds of conquest.
Which map is this week? Every weekend you play on a fixed map. This time on Earth on the map Exodus Blue.
Exodus Blue awaits you this week
If you are interested in playing the Trials in a team, we recommend the callout maps via Warmind. This way, you can well describe to your fireteam where the enemies are currently located on the map, which are useful information for the entire team.
This is how you get your loot: The Trials of Osiris have a ranking system. Your top loot reward from the PvP matches is currently for:
Seven victories
50 rounds
as well as the infamous flawless run that takes you to the Lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, there is also a very special weapon at the Lighthouse that you will receive for your flawless run, meaning 7 victories, as a master version. It also has the Trials origin perk and you can earn it until next Tuesday at 7 PM. This time with the weapon Eye of Sol, a sniper in the primary slot.
All trial weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Speed Reload” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assist, and range when you are the last surviving member of your fireteam or fighting alone.
Once you have received your desired weapon, you can focus your trials engrams with the 14th Saint on your desired weapon. On top of that, there are upgrade prisms and ascendant shards. Remember that your reward increases even further once you have a complete pass – even if you have lost one or two games.
When do the Trials start? The Trials (Trials of Osiris) start this Friday at the daily reset at 7 PM.
What do you actually think about the different modes that Bungie has released for the Trials? Do they bring enough variety to the usual PvP fights for you? Or do you prefer the standard 3 vs 3 matches where skill and shooting ability lie in controlling a zone? Let us know!
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In Elden Ring, the Lands Between consists of various paths and locations where one can get lost. However, to progress and prove yourself as untainted, you must gain access to the Snow Area of Elden Ring. We will show you how to get there.
How do I get to the Snow Area? To advance further in the world of Elden Ring, you must go through the Snow Area. However, the region is divided into two tiers and separated from each other. Therefore, you will need key items to gain access to these locations.
After defeating Morgott, King of the Mals, in the Royal Capital Leyndell, make your way to the Site of Grace “Street Balcony”. From there, ascend the stairs southeast and follow the road east until you stand before a huge closed gate.
You can open this gate and venture further out of the city towards the Snow Area. Continue following the path past enemies, up the stairs until you reach an elevator. Ride it up. Once at the top, you must cross the tower bridge further east and take a new lift down.
From there, follow the path further until the elevator of Rold
Now you have arrived at the Site of Grace “Forbidden Lands”. Take your horse and cross the snowstorm until you reach a huge hall where the elevator of Rold is located.
This elevator will take you to both Snow Areas, but you need two different medallions to access both locations. These are the following key items:
Rold Medallion
You will receive this after Morgott, the King of the Mals, has been defeated. Speak with Melina at the Site of Grace “Eldenthron”. She will give you further instructions and the medallion.
Secret Halig Tree Medallion (left)
You will find it in the Snow Area after using the elevator and the Rold Medallion to ascend. Explore the area until you reach Castle Sol. Defeat the area boss there and head north from the boss arena until you reach an elevator. This will take you to the highest tower of the castle, where a chest with the medallion is located.
Secret Halig Tree Medallion (right)
You will find the last piece of the medallion at the Site of Grace “Village of the Albinaurics”. Once there, follow the path upwards towards the east, passing a perfumer. When you arrive at a coffin, look towards the south, for there is an NPC disguised as a jar. This NPC holds the right piece of the talisman.
Now that you have both medallions, you can choose at the great elevator of Rold whether you want to travel to the Giant’s Summit or follow a secret path. The elevator will then take you either up or down.
This is how you get to the Snow Area of Elden Ring. Have you found the way without a guide, and if so, when did you discover that the great gate in Leyndell could be opened? Let us know in the comments!
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A WoW add-on without proper flying? With Dragonflight, that could be the case again – because a new feature replaces it.
Flying mounts have long been standard in World of Warcraft. Players expect that – sooner or later – flying will also be unlocked in new areas, allowing them to travel again with their own flying mount, or simply hover safely in the sky, away from enemies on the ground.
However, with the new add-on Dragonflight, that is likely to change. There will be no normal flying in Dragonflight – instead, you will have to rely on your dragon riding.
What is dragon riding? Dragon riding is one of the new core features of Dragonflight and is intended to be available from the start. Essentially, in the first quest lines on the Dragon Isles, you will be introduced to the feature and assigned your own dragon.
The dragon works a bit like a flying mount, but has several limitations and advantages. The duration of dragon riding is limited and then (presumably) has a cooldown.
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Dragon riding also has some special characteristics. Gravity plays a role, as do movement speed and gliding ability. After an initial jump into the air, your dragon will automatically be pulled back down to the ground. It’s up to your riding skills to steer the dragon in such a way that it gains speed during its descent to regain lift or glide as far as possible.
The abilities of the dragon, which can be extensively customized visually, will improve over time. You will unlock new flying maneuvers and passive bonuses that will allow you to stay in the air longer and easier.
In general, dragon riding is supposed to be significantly more dynamic and faster than previous flying. At the same time, it also requires a bit more interaction and consideration. Particularly high points in the world suddenly become more attractive because you can start from them and continue flying. Special updrafts can provide nice boosts to catapult your dragon to unexpected heights.
What do the developers say about it? Jeremy Feasel said in a interview with AusGamers that dragon riding will replace flying in Dragonflight. He further explained:
[Dragon riding] is very fast and fluid, a bit arcade-like. You press the spacebar, and then you take off with a big jump. And then it becomes this kind of mini-game where you focus on your height and speed and try to get as fast as you can before you land again. It should feel like you’re zooming over the landscape. With gigantic areas – these two things work really well together. You will also be very fast with dragon riding, much faster than existing mount speeds.
When you take off, there’s a big gust of wind and a strong flap of wings. Our landscape team has done a great job incorporating different features, like various layers of clouds, so you can fly through them and feel really fast. And then, as you accelerate and get faster and faster, you’ll see the first particle effects on the wings that ultimately turn into contrails.
Great efforts have been made to ensure that the experience of movement in the world feels three-dimensional. The idea of having to use momentum, thinking about when to stop – because you don’t want to stop, you want to stay as fast as possible. How can I get from A to B as quickly as possible? Finding different heights from which you can dive with the dragon suddenly becomes an interesting factor while moving through the world.
What about flying mounts? As far as we currently know, flying mounts in Dragonflight cannot be used for flying – and there will probably not be a flying unlock. However, these mounts are not useless, as you will still be able to use them on the ground to get from one place to another when you cannot access dragon riding for whatever reason.
Of course, it would be possible that one of the last unlocks will be that the dragon can stay in the air indefinitely and behave like a normal flying mount after the “dragon riding” time has run out. However, we will probably not have certainty about this until the alpha of Dragonflight starts – you can sign up for the WoW: Dragonflight beta here.
Can you live with a WoW expansion without proper flying? Or must that definitely come, no matter how good or bad dragon riding turns out to be?
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With the Wheel of Fortune in Hay Day, you can win many great prizes. But when does it come? We will show you the times and prizes here in the article.
What is this feature? Once a day, the Wheel of Fortune appears in Hay Day. You can see it at your roadside shop. A car pulls it on a trailer and parks it in front of your farm. After you have spun, the car will take the Wheel of Fortune back shortly after.
When does the Wheel of Fortune come? The car with the Wheel of Fortune appears every day at 01:00 AM at your farm. If you log in later, the Wheel of Fortune will only appear then. It can come from 01:00 AM. We will show you here in the article what you can win.
What does the Wheel of Fortune bring in Hay Day?
When does the Wheel of Fortune come? You unlock it by reaching level 8 for yourself and your farm.
How often can you spin? You can spin for free once every day. If you are lucky and the wheel stops on the star symbol for the jackpot, you can spin again. The wheel can stop three times on the star symbol. This unlocks the maximum amount of coins displayed on the right in the overview. Depending on your farm level, there is more money.
Extra spins cost diamonds, outside of jackpots.
The first extra spin costs one diamond
The second extra spin costs two diamonds
The third extra spin costs three diamonds
After a spin, the Wheel of Fortune remains for 30 minutes and then drives away.
What can you win? The prizes change daily. You can win exclusive decorations, plants, vouchers, but also products. On the Wheel of Fortune, there is always guaranteed to be a decoration, a voucher, and a booster.
So it depends on your luck whether you get a good selection of prizes on a day and whether you then catch the coveted prizes. By the way, decorations do not have to be a dud. Many veterans even wish for a spin on the exclusive decoration because it is so rare.
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With the update 1.8.1, many new contents come to the horror shooter Hunt: Showdown. This includes new types of zombies (Grunts) that are designed to heat things up for campers. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What kind of update is this? Last week, the developers of Hunt: Showdown presented the upcoming update 1.8.1 in a developer livestream. It follows the somewhat critically viewed update 1.8.0 and is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
In addition to extensive bug fixes, new legendary hunters, and weapon skins, you can also expect entirely new gameplay content. This includes minor revisions of various maps as well as two new types of zombie NPC opponents, also called Grunts.
The highlights of the upcoming patch:
Changes to the monetization system – Crytek wants to rely more on game sales than on DLCs. Changes are necessary for this. However, what these will look like is currently still unknown.
A completely new quest system – There will be more various daily and weekly tasks. You can collect points throughout the week by completing the daily quests, for which there will be rewards. The system is also set to be expanded after update 1.8.1.
2 new types of Grunts coming with the update. Additionally, some of the Grunts already in the game will change.
Some balance changes, including to the weapons with brass knuckles – These now deal as much damage as the brass knuckles themselves.
The new skin for the Lebel rifle also comes to the game with 1.8.1
New Grunt shoots back and annoys campers
The pistol Grunt: One of the two new zombie variations carries a firearm for the first time and is primarily intended to increase the general speed of the game. The zombies equipped with firearms are expected to spawn on all maps and may even carry different weapons.
However, to actually shoot with such a zombie brain is not possible. The Grunts use the firearms in close combat. If one of them hits you with it, a shot is released from the weapon, which is correspondingly far audible.
This makes the new pistol Grunt a sound trap, similar to the ravens and crunching branches already present. However, it is louder and more confusing, as you cannot tell whether a zombie or a player is shooting just by the sound.
Furthermore, the Grunt, like all others, drops its weapons when killed. However, if it has fired a shot before, the weapon is broken and can no longer be picked up.
Why does it annoy campers? The goal is to kill the new Grunts before they can attack you if you want to stay quiet. But since you can’t always move quietly and quickly, the pistol Grunts will significantly speed up the general gameplay and especially annoy campers.
For them, it will not only be harder to move silently. Also, estimating whether two teams are fighting or if a pistol Grunt is at work will become more difficult. This generally makes players feel less safe on the maps of Hunt and pushes them to keep moving.
Louder than these ravens – The pistol Grunt should be heard from far away
The lantern Grunt: The second undead fellow, who is newly introduced to the game, carries a lantern. This is randomly either already lit or extinguished. If the zombie then attacks you, the lamp it carries will break.
If it is lit, he sets you on fire with the first hit
If it is extinguished, the lamp shatters and leaves an oil puddle on the ground
These oil puddles can then be ignited with any source of fire and burn significantly longer than normal fire would. If you kill the Grunt before he attacks you, he will also drop his lantern, and you can use it like any other lamp found in the game world.
Players are still skeptical after frustrations from the last update
How does the community react? Overall, the announced changes are being well received by fans of the shooter, but the mood is currently rather subdued. The reason for this has been various poor decisions in the past, including update 1.8.0 and the Traitor’s Moon event.
In the livestream, developers show how they plan to respond to the criticism of the last patch
Developer Crytek explained themselves in a livestream and apologized for the recent updates. They stated that they want to learn from the mistakes. Many fans are still not fully convinced. Some say that fundamental issues need to be addressed before adding new content.
Currently, there is a bug in the game that allows you to see and shoot through walls. Furthermore, server issues are commonplace, and just last week, some players reported in a thread that they had been banned for seemingly no reason (via reddit).
Overall, the community hopes that the developers will keep their word, get the bugs under control, and that the new update will once again be a success. The announced changes are generally well received by fans.
TheRoot_ writes: “The fact that ammunition boxes now make a sound is really interesting.”
fcvino writes: “I am a big fan of the pistol Grunt. He will definitely make players feel more anxious and move around more. I love that!”
Also, Canadiancookie adds: “These sound traps only make the game worse if you always stay in the same place. Namely, where they went off. The changes are great.”
Ontyyy takes it with more humor: “Even more ways to get destroyed by NPCs. I love it haha.”
What do you think of the changes? Are you currently actively playing Hunt: Showdown and following the latest updates? Or are you not so active at the moment and taking the update 1.8.1 as a reason to check out the shooter again?
Many players had a problem with the Battle Pass in Season 2 of Call of Duty: Warzone. Even after many matches in a row, there was barely any progress, leading to a lot of frustration. The developers have now fixed the problem and promise compensation – if you are quick enough.
What do I need to do to get the compensation? You just need to log in. However, you must do this before the start of Season 3.
The new season goes live on April 27 at 6 PM. All information about the content, as well as the trailer and roadmap for the new season, can be found here:
CoD Warzone: Battle Pass Bug fixed – XP as compensation
What do you get as compensation? Warzone appears to be conducting a quite accurate compensation operation. Instead of rewarding all players with cosmetics or items, you will receive XP based on your played matches as compensation.
Every match in Season 2 counts and when you log in, you will receive the missing experience points in your Battle Pass account. However, this only applies if you also had problems with the XP of the Battle Pass.
Here is the message from the developers on Twitter:
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However, the developers do not fully explain how the compensation XP is calculated. They only mention the played matches in Season 2.
If you logged in during Season 2, you will also receive 2 double XP tokens for the Battle Pass, each lasting one hour. Warzone distributes these XP tokens rather rarely. So it might be worth checking in for a moment.
What was wrong with the Battle Pass? Some players complained about too little progress with the pass. Despite several matches, the levels barely progressed, and it was extremely tedious to level up even a single tier.
However, not all players were affected, and the developers also did not respond to the problem. At some point, Raven Software simply stated that the issue was fixed.
Let’s hope this error does not occur again in Season 3. The new season has the potential to attract many former players, and the Battle Pass should run smoothly then.
Diablo Immortal is set to release in 2022 for Android and iOS. To prepare perfectly for the release, we present you with the 6 classes in the game in detail. We reveal the playstyle of the classes and the abilities they possess.
What classes are there in Diablo Immortal?
Barbarian
Demon Hunter
Crusader
Monk
Necromancer
Wizard
Each class can be played as either a male or female character.
How strong are the classes? In our Tier List for Diablo Immortal, we show you which classes are the strongest in which areas and what skills you can use to play them.
Can I switch my class in the game? Yes. Unlike in previous installments of Diablo, you can switch classes during a run. You will retain your Paragon level and progress, but you will need to farm items again. You will receive a starter set so you are not left empty-handed.
However, the class switch will not be implemented until after the release. You can find more about it here:
How does it work with the abilities? At launch, you have access to a primary attack that can be spammed without cooldown, and three other abilities that you unlock quickly. Later on, you will learn more abilities and even a new primary attack. You charge up the ultimate version of the attacks over time, and it can then be activated.
What primary attacks does the Barbarian have? With the first attack – Lacerate – you strike directly X-times, dealing damage with each hit. Every third hit heals you. In the ultimate version of the attack, you receive healing for 20% of the damage dealt for every hit for 12 seconds. Additionally, every third attack knocks the enemy down.
The second primary attack is called Frenzy and is unlocked at level 34. You attack fiercely, dealing damage. Each hit increases attack speed by 8% for 3 seconds and can stack up to 5 times. In the ultimate version of the attack, you attack for 12 seconds and during this time, you are immune to CC (crowd control). Furthermore, your attack speed is increased.
What abilities does the Barbarian have at launch? At Levels 1 to 3, you learn the following three abilities:
Hammer of the Ancients: An attack that smashes enemies directly in front of you
Chained Spear: Deals damage to enemies and pulls them toward you
Whirlwind: You spin around and hit all enemies in the area
Who is the class suitable for? Barbarians are muscle-bound warriors who stand in the midst of the fray with their axe. They sometimes play a tank role as they pull enemies together on the front line and keep them away from mages and ranged fighters, especially with the pulling of Chained Spear.
So, if you like to be in the thick of things and have no problem taking hits at the front, then the Barbarian is absolutely right for you.
All about the Demon Hunter
What primary attacks does the Demon Hunter have? Right at level 1, you have the Crossbow Shot. With this, you shoot an arrow, dealing damage. In the ultimate version of the ability, you fire arrow volleys for 12 seconds and simultaneously have increased movement speed.
At level 34, you unlock the Explosive Arrow Shot. With this, you fire an arrow that explodes on impact, dealing damage to the target and nearby enemies. In the ultimate version, the arrows are replaced by exploding bolas for 12 seconds, which deal more damage and push enemies back.
What abilities does the Demon Hunter have at launch? At Levels 1 to 3, you learn the following three abilities:
Rain of Vengeance: A volley of arrows that rains down on enemies for several seconds
Multishot: You fire a volley that deals damage to all enemies in the area of effect
Backshot: A shot that wounds enemies and pushes them back
Who is the class suitable for? Demon Hunters are bitter avengers armed with a crossbow. They have honed their skill through hard training and aim to defeat enemies from a distance.
So if you like to operate as a ranged DPS, the Demon Hunter is the right choice for you.
All about the Crusader
What primary attacks does the Crusader have? The normal attack of the Crusader is called Punish and deals damage to a target hit. Additionally, your block chance is increased by 30% for 2 seconds. In the ultimate form, all enemies in front of you are hit by attacks for 12 seconds.
At level 34, you gain access to Sacred Fire. With this ability, you deal fire damage to an enemy and 25% of the damage to all enemies directly in front of you. In the ultimate version, you deal more damage for 12 seconds, and every kill increases your damage by 1% for 240 seconds (max 10 stacks).
What abilities does the Crusader have at launch?
Summon the Light: A buff that makes nearby allies invulnerable for 3 seconds
Justice: An ability that deals damage to enemies and slows them down
Spinning Shield: You throw your shield at enemies and deal damage to them on the way while pulling the enemies back to you on the way back
Who is the class suitable for? Crusaders are warriors of faith who roam the land to fight against evil. They rely on their sturdy armor and their great blade. However, it is their faith that gives them incredible strength.
Crusaders are classic melee DPS who are also well-armored.
What primary attacks does the Monk have? At level 1, you have access to the attack Thunderfist. With this, you teleport to a nearby enemy and attack them with a flurry of strikes. In the ultimate form, you also create a storm for 12 seconds when you defeat an enemy. This storm deals damage and knocks targets away.
At level 34, you can switch to the ability Deadly Reach. This allows you to learn a strong strike that damages the target and also harms enemies behind them. In the ultimate form, enemies are also knocked back for 12 seconds by your attacks.
What abilities does the Monk have at launch?
Wave of Light: An AoE attack that deals damage to enemies in the area
Cyclone Strike: A spinning attack that pulls enemies in and deals damage
Flying Kick: Jumps quickly between your enemies seven times
Who is the class suitable for? The Monk is a holy warrior and master of martial arts. He relies on lightning-fast strikes and high mobility. Enemies are attacked with a rapid number of blows.
The Monk is right for you if you want to play a melee fighter who deals a lot of damage but can also take little damage.
All about the Necromancer
What primary attacks does the Necromancer have? Right at level 1, you have access to the Bone Spear. With this, you throw a projectile that deals damage to the first target and 50% of the original damage to up to 2 enemies behind it.
At level 34, you unlock the ability Soulfire. With this, you throw a magic orb that explodes as soon as a foe touches it. It deals damage to that enemy and 25% of the original damage to all surrounding enemies.
*Currently, the ultimate versions of both abilities are unknown, but we will add them as soon as possible.
What abilities does the Necromancerhave at launch?
Command Golem: Summons a bone golem that deals damage
Body Explosion: Causes defeated corpses in the area to explode
Skeleton Mage: Summons a skeleton mage at your side, who cannot move
Who is the class suitable for? Necromancers are lords of death capable of reanimating defeated enemies as skeletons. The priests of Rathma have charged them with maintaining the balance of the world.
So if you like having undead by your side and want to support them with abilities and magic, you can’t go wrong with the Necromancer.
What primary attacks does the Wizard have? Right at the start, you have the ability Magic Missile, with which you launch a magical projectile that deals damage to a target. In the ultimate form, you fire frost projectiles for 12 seconds that deal more damage and slow down affected enemies.
At level 34, you can switch to the ability Lightning Strike. With this, lightning bolts shoot from your hands, dealing damage to the first enemy and jumping to up to 3 additional enemies, dealing them 30% of the original damage. In the ultimate form, you can move during attacks for 12 seconds and hit more targets.
What abilities does the Wizard have at launch?
Meteor: A giant meteor crashes down on enemies dealing massive damage
Teleportation: A skill to quickly change location
Lightning Nova: Shoots lightning in all directions around your hero
Who is the class suitable for? Wizards tap into arcane power to eliminate foes. They freeze enemies, burn them to ashes, or disintegrate them into their components.
Wizards are typically weak melee fighters but strong spellcasters who deal significant damage.
Which of the classes appeals to you the most? Feel free to share in the comments!
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