The 4th Season of Shadowlands is a good sign for World of Warcraft – but a bad one for those who are already waiting for the new addon.
Quite surprisingly, with the launch of the PTR for Patch 9.2.5, Blizzard announced a new feature for World of Warcraft. There will be an additional season, a “Shadowlands Season 4.” Although it comes without new raids, it offers better rewards in dungeons, PvP, and raids. But unfortunately, this also means:
The next expansion of World of Warcraft is still far, far away.
What is Shadowlands Season 4? The 4th Season of Shadowlands is expected to start with Patch 9.2.5 – in 4 to 5 months, when the current season has run its “usual duration.” In the 4th Season, there will be stronger loot, new PvP rewards, and all Shadowlands raids will also be revamped to be relevant in Season 4. Combined with an affix active in raids, old bosses are expected to provide new challenges. Additionally, recurring dungeons like Karazhan and Mechagon will return in the “M+” rotation.
The catch here: Blizzard announcing a Season 4 paints a pretty clear picture that Shadowlands will be with us for quite a while.
Many fans hoped that with an announcement for the next expansion in April, Patch 10.0 and the release of the 9th expansion would occur this year. But those dreams should be discarded as soon as possible.
“Dragon Isles” could be the new addon – we will know in a few days.
Because when you calculate the timing, it simply doesn’t add up. A season typically lasts at least 6 months in World of Warcraft. The current Season 3 just started a few weeks ago, so it will definitely last until July or August. When the 4th Season starts, it will also last 6-7 months – maybe even longer.
The release of the latest expansion for World of Warcraft would thus be scheduled for the earliest in March or April 2023 – and only if Blizzard adheres to the average duration of the seasons and the development of the addon progresses at a solid pace.
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At least: Blizzard shows with this action that they have recognized that the long content drought between the last patch and the release of a new addon is a problem. This is the perfect time for such an experiment. If it is well received by the community, it can be repeated in future expansions. If the feedback is rather negative, they will make changes or discard the idea completely.
Nevertheless, we should probably accept that after the announcement in April, we will have to wait quite a while before we can take our first steps in Patch 10.0 on the live servers.
But let’s be honest: For the next addon, Blizzard should take all the time in the world. It can only benefit the game and the community.
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With the Kone XP, Roccat presented the successor to the popular Kone AIMO Remastered. MeinMMO editor Bendikt Schlotmann was able to test the gaming mouse and explains to you who can benefit from this gaming mouse.
The most important points at a glance:
The Roccat Kone XP is an ergonomic right-handed mouse.
The device costs 89.99 euros and is expected to be available from March 29, 2022.
In testing, the mouse offers crisp clicks, a precise scroll wheel, and a unique design. However, the greatest strength of its predecessor is not carried over.
Which mouse is it about? The Kone XP is the official successor to the Kone AIMO Remastered. For me, the Kone AIMO Remastered is among the best mice available for purchase. Accordingly, my expectations for the new mouse from Roccat are high.
How did MeinMMO test? Benedikt Schlotmann from MeinMMO was able to test the Roccat Kone XP for a total of 3 weeks. Roccat provided MeinMMO with the mouse for a test under embargo.
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Features and technical details:
Sensor
Pixart 3370, optical sensor
Resolution
Up to 19,000 DPI
Switches
Optical Titan switches, 100 million clicks
Buttons
15 buttons, up to 29 different functions programmable
Design
Black or white mouse with black/white details; adjustable RGB lighting.
Gliding feet
4
Cable
1.8 m Phantomflex cable, non-removable
Weight
100 grams
Price (RRP)
89.99 euros
Scope of delivery, design, and construction
What does the scope of delivery look like? In addition to the mouse, there is a quick start guide and replacement feet for the mouse. The software can be downloaded directly from the manufacturer.
How is the mouse constructed? The Kone XP is available in both a white and a black design. The construction of the mouse remains identical: the manufacturer’s logo is on the “back” of the mouse, and the Roccat name is displayed on the right mouse button.
The main buttons are located on the top of the mouse. In between is a 4-way scroll wheel and a single button. On the edge of the left mouse button are two small switches that can be reached with the index finger.
On the left side, there are 5 additional buttons. In the thumb area, 4 buttons are closely arranged, while the fifth button is located in the thumb’s resting area. The Kone XP does not offer a sniper button, like the G502 Hero or Rival 5. However, the Kone AIMO Remastered did not have such a button either.
The white shell of the mouse is textured, providing better grip than a smooth case. The transparent area of the case, on the other hand, is smooth.
In terms of lighting, Roccat opts for a very colorful design compared to the Kone AIMO Remastered and other mice. The semi-transparent case lights up the entire mouse body, which may seem unfamiliar at first glance. This reminds me of the distinctive design of the Roccat Burst, which MeinMMO also tested.
The cable is non-removable and is permanently connected to the gaming mouse. The mouse can only be used in cable mode.
Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered (left) and Roccat Kone XP (right).
How is the mouse held? The mouse is a right-handed mouse and can only be used by right-handed users. You can hold the mouse both in a palm grip and in a claw grip. For those who tend to use their mouse in a fingertip style, the Kone XP may become too heavy over time, similar to the AIMO Remastered. The 100 grams of the mouse may cause strain on the wrist over prolonged use in fingertip grip.
The casing gives a solid and well-constructed impression without any significant weaknesses, and the scroll wheel and buttons feel good. During the shake test, nothing rattles, and the mouse appears to be well manufactured at first glance.
However, the build quality is not perfect: especially where areas transition into each other, such as between the white casing and the transparent shell, dust and dirt can accumulate. I cannot say whether dirt can also get into the mouse this way. That may only show after several months of use.
Software
The Kone XP uses Roccat’s well-known Swarm software again. For other devices like the Syn Pro Air or the Torch, Roccat opted for the new NEON software. I consider delivering the Kone XP with the Swarm software the right decision because Swarm feels much more polished than NEON.
If you, like me, have previously played a lot with the Kone AIMO Remastered, you will find all settings again in the Kone XP. However, compared to the AIMO Remastered, the Kone XP has received some new functions and some features have been rearranged.
Roccat Swarm is initially unclear but works flawlessly.
The many nested menus still make Swarm appear cluttered and not very innovative, but the software has worked without issues during the testing period.
On the next page, I will explain how the Kone XP performs in practice. I will compare the mouse directly with its predecessor and also look at other mice.
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The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 is currently very popular. The developers are excitedly sharing information about the player numbers and sales figures of the new expansion. But why is the game doing so well despite the strong competition?
What have the developers revealed? In a new blog post, the developers shared some details about Guild Wars 2 and the new expansion End of Dragons, which was released at the end of February. It states:
We are seeing incredible growth in our community. The number of active Guild Wars 2 players has more than tripled over the past two years. This growth is also why Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons sold better than our previous expansion Path of Fire.
That player numbers rise at the launch of a new expansion is no surprise. The last two years offered few highlights with the Icebrood Saga and struggled to keep hardcore fans engaged.
However, the fact that the new expansion is selling better than the previous one is quite rare, especially in MMORPGs. Moreover, there is currently strong competition from Lost Ark and Elden Ring. ArenaNet has indeed pulled off a coup with End of Dragons.
Guild Wars 2 brings nostalgia expansion and strengthens communication
What makes the success of End of Dragons? The latest expansion scored high even before its release with a lot of nostalgia. End of Dragons introduced the continent of Cantha, which many veterans of Guild Wars 1 will likely remember well. It was the first chapter after the official release of Guild Wars and brought a very exciting story and iconic areas.
With this, ArenaNet attracted many veterans from the first game and also players from Guild Wars 2 who had previously turned their backs on the game. Cantha has been mentioned repeatedly in the lore and has generally been very positively highlighted by the players.
Many consider the story to be the best that GW2 has ever had
The areas are beautiful and very well-crafted
The world event on the last map is challenging and has also made headlines outside the GW2 community
It is also noticeable that ArenaNet has executed the marketing theme somewhat better than with Path of Fire. There were several press events, sponsored articles, and videos on YouTube, as well as more general advertising ahead of time. This has increased popularity.
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Guild Wars 2: Everything you need to know about the new expansion End of Dragons in under 3 minutes
New communication creates a positive atmosphere: Many players also view the communication from the past 12 months positively. In early 2021, the developers began to regularly publish roadmaps to provide an overview of upcoming events and new updates:
For the first time, the restructuring of the World vs. World mode, which was already announced in 2018, was addressed. In 2021 and 2022, the first tests took place.
Additionally, the developers have started to overhaul the technology to support DirectX11 for the MMORPG in the future.
The future looks bright, a 4th expansion is planned
What’s next for Guild Wars 2? The good sales figures and the growing number of players have a positive impact on future development. The developers have already revealed early on that they are working on a fourth expansion.
This is special because ArenaNet is usually quite late in announcing new content. The Path of Fire expansion, for example, was first mentioned in May 2017, presented in detail in August, and then released just a month later in September 2017.
Furthermore, new story content and the return of old story content from the Living World Season 1 have also been announced for the way forward.
Have you also noticed the increased interest in Guild Wars 2 within your gaming circle? Or are you surprised by the news that the numbers are rising so much? Feel free to write it in the comments.
If you’re thinking about starting to play Guild Wars 2, you can find a guide with helpful tips here:
As is often the case, soon after the release of major games, there are speculations about possible DLCs. Elden Ring is one such case, but the Twitch streamer Elajjaz may have now discovered real clues.
Are DLCs for Elden Ring confirmed at all? No. Currently, there are no official statements regarding possible content that could follow after the release of Elden Ring.
However, numerous fans assume that expansions are almost certain. Previous games from FromSoftware, such as Dark Souls or Bloodborne, have always been expanded with at least one major addon. Sekiro is the only exception – and it was the most linear of the mentioned titles.
Given the sheer size of the open world in Elden Ring and how much of the vast map is still undiscovered, many believe DLCs are almost certain. A large part is not even accessible, which brings many possibilities.
Therefore, some players have already been searching for potential areas for expansions since the release. The Twitch streamer Elajjaz recently used a newly discovered horse glitch to investigate a suspicion. In doing so, he found something.
A clip from his stream was shared on reddit, showing his search:
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Is there a DLC area in the center of the ocean crater?
This is the suspicious spot: Elajjaz rode across the central ocean of the Between Lands using a horse glitch.
On the map, there is a huge cloud cover in its center, as you would see in unexplored areas. However, there are some elements that already seem suspicious to numerous players. Suspicious enough that there are speculations about it.
The streamer investigated this further. Upon arriving at the center, he found a dark area in the sea.
Here you can see the suspicious spot.
What could this be? Basically, pretty much anything. It may be that some things were removed during development. Perhaps it is simply a graphic glitch or a place that was overlooked by the developers or intentionally left that way.
After all, it is not intended to travel there easily. Nonetheless, the streamer mentions some plausible reasons that the spot is more than just an empty area on the map:
Is there a potential DLC area hidden here?
Surrounding the area are the large towers of the Between Lands, where players can activate their great runes.
Strangely enough, these are placed around the central spot, at the coasts of the respective areas.
It seems as if they were intentionally placed around the center.
Furthermore, it is peculiar that FromSoftware has placed the cloud cover directly above this spot.
Because these clouds are otherwise only seen at the edges of the map or over areas that still need to be explored.
So far, all of this is just evidence, of course. But that will be enough to fuel speculations in the community. This is also reflected in the corresponding reddit post.
Here, users are already actively guessing what might be hidden there or what could appear. They are relying on known data miners like Zullie the Witch, who has already solved other puzzles in the action RPG.
The TOTW 27 in FIFA 22 is now available and features Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the destroyer of Real Madrid. However, another old acquaintance could provide more humiliations in Ultimate Team.
Leading the TOTW 27 is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who earned his card with two goals and one assist against Real Madrid. In the end, FC Barcelona defeated the current league leader in their own stadium with 4:0 – it was to be expected that Aubameyang would be involved, as expected.
But who else made it?
TOTW 27 Overview – Ben Yedder and Son as Top Cards
The Team of the Week 27 in FIFA 22
These cards are included in TOTW 27: In addition to former Dortmund player Aubameyang, who receives an 87-rated card, the TOTW 27 also offers two candidates who have already caused many trembling legs throughout FIFA history. We are talking about:
Wissam Ben Yedder: The Frenchman has once again received a special card – but in fact, it is only his third in the current FUT season. There has been more action before. Accordingly, the current Ben Yedder TOTW card with 87 could be strong, but perhaps not overwhelming. …Who are we kidding? Ben Yedder always scores goals, even if he had an overall rating of 53.
Heung-Min Son: The current Tottenham striker and former HSV star (long, long ago) is already a super popular FIFA card due to his pace, strong dribbling, and good finishing. His new card is likely to find some fans as well.
Also noteworthy: Emre Can has received a center-back card with all stats over 80. Thus, he belongs to the so-called “Gullit Gang” and could be a really strong alternative for Bundesliga defenses.
Furthermore, the cards of Kingsley Coman (88) and Robertson (89) look quite good.
Given events like the recently concluded FUT Birthday or the current FUT Fantasy, which brought extremely brutal cards, the TOTW is technically lagging a bit behind.
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FIFA 22: 10 helpful tips that will improve your gameplay
Today the Mid-Season of CoD Warzone started, and some major changes came to the game. This includes the first community event and an increase in health points. MeinMMO summarizes the most important new features for you.
The Mid-Season has begun in CoD Warzone and Vanguard. The update reshapes Rebirth Island and brings numerous other changes.
Additionally, there will be a series of events. For the first time in the history of CoD Warzone, some community events will come with Rebirth Reinforced, where you have to collaborate.
Here’s the trailer for the update:
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CoD Warzone & Vanguard presents mid-season content – Watch the trailer here
Rebirth Reinforced brings the 1st Community Events to the Warzone
The new events can be completed for the first time in collaboration with all Warzone players, and they even provide community rewards.
Here, 2 new modes play an important role: Resurgence and Playload.
What are these events? There will be various types of events in the Mid-Season that are summarized under the name Rebirth Reinforced. We have translated them from the patch notes:
Rebirth Community Challenges
Here, all operators must work together to complete the challenges. Each successfully completed challenge brings “new gameplay elements” and “massive amounts of player XP”. These are the first four events:
Operators must achieve a total of 20 billion kills on Rebirth Island to unlock the weapons trade stations and earn 25k XP.
Operators must deliver a total of 190 million weapons to the weapons trade station to unlock the communication towers and earn 50k XP.
Operators must secure a total of 130 million payloads on Rebirth Island to unlock the public event “Armored Truck Deployment” and earn 75k XP.
Operators must collect a total of 40 trillion dollars in blood money on Rebirth Island to unlock the secret of the Golden Vault and earn 100k XP.
What are the weapons trade stations? They allow players to trade equipped weapons for items like armor bags. Killstreaks, cash, and other items should also be tradeable this way. This is only possible once per weapons station.
What are communication towers? You can pay $1,500 in cash or $5,000 in scrap to activate red communication towers. This enables the activation of stationary UAVs.
What are the Golden Vaults? In the new version of Rebirth Island, you will find these vaults and other secrets. What they contain will not be revealed.
Participation Challenges
There are a total of four of these challenges:
Eliminate 3 enemies in Resurgence Solos on Rebirth Island
Trade 30 legendary weapons with the weapons trade station on Rebirth Island.
Hold or move the payload on Rebirth Island for a total of 20 minutes.
Collect 5 million dollars in blood money on Rebirth Island.
Rewards
Seven cosmetic rewards will be available during this event.
Each participation challenge has its own unique reward.
If you win 25 matches in Resurgence, another reward will be unlocked.
Additionally, there are 2 mysterious rewards that you can unlock by deciphering secrets on the island…
So throughout the events, there will be plenty of XP and other rewards to grab. Resurgence is already available from today, and Playload starts on March 31.
CoD Warzone makes you tougher in Battle Royale mode
This is changing with health points: With the Mid-Season update, the health points of players in Battle Royale are increased from 100 to 150.
So now you have an additional 150 health points along with your 150 armor. This is a change that was practically longed for in the MeinMMO community.
Before, there were numerous discussions regarding the time-to-kill. Players considered it too low before the patch, and the increase of 50 points is directly based on community feedback gathered from a developer survey.
What else is new? Aside from the aforementioned changes, the Mid-Season update is packed with changes, bug fixes, and new content. Not all of it will be available immediately.
A timeline overview of the Mid-Season can be found here:
Roadmap to the Mid-Season in CoD Warzone with all Playlists
In Pokémon GO on April 23, there will be a Community Day. Niantic has now revealed the details of this event. Included are a new Pokémon and an adjustment to the duration. We at MeinMMO summarize all important information for you.
What does the Community Day in April bring? The big highlight of the event is the new Pokémon Velursi from the seventh generation, which will make its debut on this day. You can catch it in the wild and even get it as shiny with a bit of luck.
Additionally, there will be a Special Research that you can purchase for 1 Euro. There will also be some bonuses, including:
Triple XP when catching
Double Candy for catching
Double chance for XL Velursi Candy for catching Velursi
Incense lasts for three hours
Smoke lasts for three hours
Every trade during the event costs 50% less Stardust
During the event, you can perform an additional special trade
Exclusive stickers when spinning PokéStops and opening gifts
If trainers catch enough Pokémon attracted by a single incense, the number of experience points awarded for catching Pokémon near the relevant PokéStop will increase from three times to four times for 30 minutes.
When does the event take place? The Community Day in April starts on Saturday, April 23, at 2:00 PM and remains active for three hours. The event will end at 5:00 PM.
Thus, Niantic is adjusting the duration of the event back to the time before Corona. Back then, the event only lasted three hours, but was extended to six hours due to Corona measures. According to Niantic, few players participated in the event for longer than three hours, which is why this adjustment is being made.
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Velursi appears as a special Pokémon at the event
What kind of Pokémon is this? Velursi is a small, four-legged Pokémon from generation 7. It has the types Normal and Fighting and will learn an exclusive move during the Community Day if you evolve it within two hours after the event ends. You will need 400 candies to evolve it.
As Kosturso, it will then learn the Charged Attack Ableithieb. Niantic writes about it:
Also new in Pokémon GO is the Charged Attack Ableithieb, which can give Kosturso a special advantage in terms of defense!
– Trainer Battles: 20 damage and the user’s defense is guaranteed to increase – Gym Battles and Raid Battles: 50 damage
What else does the event offer? In addition to the bonuses and the Special Research, you will be able to buy an event box in the shop for a one-time price. This costs 850 PokéCoins and contains 15 Ultra Balls, 15 Razz Berries, 1 Premium Raid Pass, and 1 Remote Raid Pass.
Additionally, a free box with 30 Ultra Balls is available in the shop.
What do you think about the Community Day in April? Does the event appeal to you? The date for the Community Day in May has also been confirmed:
The first gaming websites and testers were able to try out the new shooter Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands from the makers of Borderlands. On Metacritic, several sites are overflowing with praise for the game, calling it the best game that the developer Gearbox has implemented so far. We provide you with an overview of the reviews.
The highest rating is a 100 from the website Player 2
7 testers give a score of 90 to 95
The lowest rating is a 60 from EGM
Many of the testers praise the crazy weapons and the Borderlands feel, which has been expanded by the developers and placed in a new world. The website Game Informer even goes so far as to call the shooter the “best game by Gearbox ever”.
Our author Maik Schneider has also completed Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, although he was somewhat disappointed by the lack of innovations and the story:
We have compiled the ratings from 16 of the most well-known sites for you:
Game Informer – 95
PC Games – 90
God is a Geek – 90
Hardcore Gamer – 90
AusGamers – 85
DualShockers – 85
Wccftech – 85
MGG Spain – 84
GameStar – 82
Games.ch – 81
IGN – 80
PCGamesN – 80
Forbes – 78
PC Gamer – 70
TheGamer – 70
IGN Spain – 70
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Everything you need to know about Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – in 3 minutes
Praise for Borderlands feel, weapon selection, and the wild story
What is being praised? One of the strongest ratings comes with a 95 from the website Gameinformer. They give a 9.5 out of 10 and particularly praise the cooperative gameplay, the scaling of enemies in level, the imaginative bosses, and the fact that the shooter constantly reminds one of Dungeons & Dragons.
The introduction even states: “Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is the best game from Gearbox Software.” In the conclusion, they explain:
Wonderlands is fun from start to finish and offers a rewarding adventure with crazy characters, imaginative bosses, and the feeling of having control over one’s character. Even with one of the most popular characters from Borderlands at the forefront, this experience feels like the beginning of something new: A rare offshoot of an existing series that deserves just as much attention.
As someone who has played a lot of Dungeons & Dragons, I was thrilled by how often Wonderlands reminded me of rolling a 20-sided die with friends. It’s a love letter to creativity on location and to friends having fun in a fantasy world.
Our colleagues from GameStar rate the Borderlands game with 82 out of 100 points. Dennis Zirkler, the tester at GameStar, particularly praises the excellent voice actors, the long playtime, and the gameplay. Because the loot-shooter gameplay works very well and is a lot of fun. He writes:
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is just a spin-off, but I personally like it much better than Borderlands 3, whose story annoyed me immensely. How Gearbox handled Maya – my character from Borderlands 2 – I have not forgiven them to this day.
But can I really force myself to grind for the optimal equipment for hours in Wonderlands again? I am a bit curious about what crazy weapons and spells the developers have hidden in the game. But if I really have to play the lame Chaos Chamber mode for the best chances, I might as well wait for the already announced DLCs.
Hardcore Gamer gives Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands a 4.5 out of 5 and even calls it the best Borderlands game so far. They fear that the developer Gearbox can no longer easily return to a classic Borderlands:
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is the best way to change the Borderlands formula and possibly the best Borderlands game so far. This is largely because of the change in setting and the new sense of freedom that comes with deeper customization.
There are obviously fans of the series who prefer the post-apocalyptic design compared to a D&D fantasy RPG element. This game feels like what Blood Dragon was for Far Cry, but not necessarily to that extent. Tiny Tina keeps everything that makes the Borderlands series so great and improves it so much that it might be difficult to return to the regular formula of the main series unless Gearbox adds a significant dynamic to future games.
Wonderlands is too much Borderlands and does too little new
What do the critics say? The website EGM has awarded the weakest rating with a 60. In their review, they emphasize that the shooter is fun, but it also struggles with the same problems as every other Borderlands.
They would have liked to see more variety in the game with the fantasy setting and tabletop world:
The best and worst thing about Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is that it feels like another Borderlands game. The shooter gameplay is as crisp and responsive as ever, the guns are fun, and the writing is a clear improvement over Borderlands 3. The characters once again take center stage in the comedy, and the performances are great (if the actors really fulfill their roles).
But since this is another Borderlands, many of the annoyances of the series remain, especially when it comes to inventory management and the sheer amount of pointless loot. The worst offense of Wonderlands is that it cannot overcome the series’ legacy of looting and shooting and misses the opportunity to truly draw inspiration from the tabletop worlds it parodies.
PCGamer awards a 70 and their criticism goes in a similar direction. While Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is said to be better than Borderlands 3, it does not come close to the second part and also fails to capitalize on the opportunities that the game had due to the different setting.
It is still more often successful than unsuccessful. This is partly simply due to how the Borderlands formula has been refined over the years. While other looter-shooters come with crafting systems or deal with gear levels, repeatable activities, and gathering 15 different kinds of fragments, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is just another game where the aim is to shoot bad guys with ridiculous weapons to take their even more ridiculous weapons.
And sometimes, it delivers a joke about what chaos the average D&D game is, which stabs me like a knife to the heart.
Better than Borderlands 3, but not as good as Borderlands 2 at its best.
What do you think of the latest part of the series? Are you looking forward to Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, or is this shooter passing you by? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
If you are still unsure about what content the shooter offers and whether it suits you, you can find all the important information here:
The mid-season update of Call of Duty: Warzone is live. It features a facelift for Rebirth Island and adjustments to the health points in the normal Battle Royale. You can find the most important details about the release here.
This is what it’s about:
The mid-season 2 is live
There are adjustments to Rebirth Island, an increase in health points in the normal Battle Royale, and a new weapon, as well as other minor changes
You can find the patch notes with the developers of Raven Software (via ravensoftware.com), you can watch the trailer here:
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CoD Warzone & Vanguard presents mid-season content – Watch the trailer here
CoD Warzone: Mid-season update 1.55 – Release and content
When does the update come? The update is live.
How big will the update be? Here you can find the update size on each platform:
PlayStation 5: 8.9 GB
PlayStation 4: 8.9 GB
Xbox Series X / S: 9.0 GB
Xbox One: 9.0 GB
PC: 7.1 GB (Warzone)
PC: 12.4 GB (with Modern Warfare)
What’s in the update? The list of new features is impressive. The highlights:
Facelift Rebirth Island
MP (Armaguerra 43) as a new weapon
Normal Battle Royale increases to 150 health points
Vanguard Royale is completely removed for now
Small Rebirth event with cosmetic rewards
Weapon swap stations
You give up a weapon and receive a weapon of lower rarity and items in return.
You can view the entire list in English with developer Raven Software: via ravensoftware.com
Additionally, on April 19, a new paid operator will come to the game: Snoop Dog. The new mid-season roadmap will be shared here:
CoD Warzone: Info on the facelift of Rebirth Island: Reinforced
What is already known about the facelift? In addition to minor changes, particularly 3 adaptations are in focus:
In the southwest, the security area evolves into Stronghold
In the southeast, a container ship docks
In the center of the island, the perimeter of the prison’s outer area will receive new fencing
In the following images, you can take a closer look at the adaptations:
If you want to see this in a short clip, check it out here:
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Additionally, the “Redeploy Balloons” will come to Rebirth Island, and there will be communication towers on the map. For 1,500 cash, you can start a reconnaissance ping that shows enemies on the minimap.
Rebirth Island is significantly more popular among parts of the community than the current large map Caldera. Adjustments and variety are welcome.
How things will continue after mid-season 2 is currently uncertain. The announcement periods have become much shorter due to the fiasco surrounding the integration of Vanguard into Warzone.
Anyone who plays Destiny 2 should also know the most important component of the game: the Orbs of Power. Along with the basic question of what Orbs of Power are, the way to generate Orbs of Power has also changed with the new expansion, The Witch Queen. We will tell you what exactly has changed and how to generate Orbs of Power in Destiny 2 in 2022.
What are Orbs of Power? In Destiny 2, Orbs of Power are essential for quickly returning Guardians their best ability, the Super. Orbs of Power can not only be generated, but also picked up and grant a small amount of ability energy per orb or provide other benefits.
The more Orbs you and other players can generate, the better you are.
Incredible synergies can be unleashed through the use of Light mods with the Orbs.
Knowing how to generate Orbs of Power is important, as they help to be more efficient and powerful. Especially when playing team endgame PvE content, they are indispensable.
This is what Orbs of Power look like after Guardians generate them.
Before the latest expansion Witch Queen, Guardians generated Orbs of Power in a way that required little thought:
Primarily, Orbs popped out when activating their Super ability and from kills.
Additionally, using masterwork weapons, which were fully leveled to 10, could generate Orbs through multikills.
Exotic weapons that have a catalyst could also generate Orbs.
What has changed now? With the launch of Witch Queen in February 2022 and Season 16, the system has changed in part. Anyone wanting to continue generating Orbs of Power effectively must now use an armor mod on their helmet. Masterwork weapons no longer play a role in orb generation.
The change from Bungie was not well received in the community, as all masterwork weapons became less important and the mods led to a more complicated way of creating builds.
Since February 2022, Guardians in Destiny 2 have exactly two ways to create Orbs of Power. The easiest is still the use of their Super ability. This at least guarantees a few Orbs of Power. However, the amount is quite limited, so this alone will not be enough to truly unlock the full potential.
If you don’t want to wait forever for your Super to return, you will depend on using the new “Siphon mods” in your armor, specifically in your helmet, and on quick kills with weapons.
There are several mods so that they can fit into any build and be used.
Item
Mod name
Description
Cost
Availability
Harmonious Siphon
Fast weapon kills with damage matching the subclass type generate an Orb of Power. (Multikills)
1 energy
Unlocked by default
Kinetic Siphon
Fast kinetic weapon kills generate an Orb of Power. (Multikills)
3 energy
Unlocked by default
Arc Siphon
Fast kills with arc weapons generate an Orb of Power. (Multikills)
3 Arc energy
Unlocked by default
Solar Siphon
Fast kills with solar weapons generate an Orb of Power. (Multikills)
3 Solar energy
Unlocked by default
Void Siphon
Fast kills with void weapons generate an Orb of Power. (Multikills)
3 Stasis energy
Unlocked by default
Stasis
Fast kills with stasis weapons generate an Orb of Power. (Multikills)
3 Void energy
Unlocked by default
Power Preservation
Your super kills generate additional Orbs of Power for allies.
3 Stasis energy
Randomly from Legendary Engrams or from rank-up packages
How to unlock the new Siphon mods?
No unlocking of these Siphon mods for generating Orbs of Power is necessary. Bungie has automatically made them available to players in the collection so that everyone can use them immediately.
However, there is one exception: The Stasis mod “Power Preservation”, which grants additional Orbs of Power on super kills, is not automatically unlocked. You can only obtain this mod randomly from Legendary Engrams or from rank-up packages.
How to equip the Siphon mods
In order to use the Siphon mods for generating Orbs of Power, you need a free armor slot on your helmet, which must have the appropriate element and, of course, enough free energy to be able to use the mod.
Have you already been aware of this change and taken it into account? Or have you already wondered why some players in Destiny 2 suddenly generate only a few of the important Orbs of Power? Let us know in the comments if you can still incorporate these important mods into your builds or if all slots are already full.
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Amazon Games has now given an interview about the current state of their Steam hit, the MMORPG Lost Ark, discussing possible plans to release on PS5 or Xbox Series X, and the ongoing comparisons to Diablo 3.
Who is speaking? The franchise head of Lost Ark at Amazon Games, Soomin Park, has given an interview to the website VG24/7.
Soomin Park is from South Korea, has worked for the MMO giant Nexon since 2001, moved to Nexon North America in 2006, spent some time at En Masse Entertainment (TERA US) and Krafton (PUBG); he has been at Amazon Games since 2020 (via linkedin).
Amazon is considering the release of Lost Ark for PS5, Xbox Series X
What does he say about the release for PS5 and Xbox? Park says:
“If Lost Ark on consoles is really something that people want, then I think it’s something both parties should consider.”
Soomin Park
By both parties, he means Amazon and the developer Smilegate.
It is noteworthy that Soomin Park does not specifically mention PS5/Xbox Series X, but only refers to “consoles.” However, when Korean developers speak of “consoles,” they traditionally mean the current generation of PlayStation and Xbox.
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New video about Lost Ark shows what makes the free MMORPG special
If Lost Ark comes to consoles, it might not be until around 2025
This is known aside from the interview: Smilegate is based in South Korea – this is a purely PC&Mobile market. The only “big game” from South Korea that has received console support is Black Desert, but only after it was successful in the West.
A PS5, Xbox Series X version of Lost Ark is now only a really relevant option since it’s clear that Lost Ark is a big hit in the West. Before this was known, it would not have made sense to develop in this direction. Prior to this interview, they remained vague when asked about a console port.
Park’s statements now suggest that a Lost Ark for consoles is indeed possible. However, console versions of Black Desert were released 4 years after the launch in South Korea and three and a half years after the launch in the West. If Smilegate follows the pattern of Pearl Abyss, it means we could expect a release for PS5/Xbox Series X no earlier than 2025/2026.
In 2019, there was already a concrete suspicion that Lost Ark is planning a “mobile version” and an upgrade to the Unreal Engine 4. However, no further information is available on this yet.
We at MeinMMO have looked into why Lost Ark is so well received in the West:
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What does Park say about Diablo 3? Park does not want to speak specifically about the ongoing comparisons to Diablo 3. However, his statement suggests that they are aware they are stepping into a gap created by the lack of new content for Blizzard’s Diablo 3 for so long.
They apparently see a great hunger for fans of action RPGs:
One of the things that makes Lost Ark unique is the massive amount of content that allows you to play the way you want. If you want to have a solo RPG experience and play the story alone, you can do that. A consistent aspect of the game is that the combat is designed to feel satisfying, whether you play alone or in a group.
Lost Ark certainly satisfies the desire of fans for an action RPG, but it also incorporates MMO aspects so well that it appeals to fans of the genre as well.
Soomin Park
Park sees this dual role of Lost Ark as a key to the game’s success in the West: Lost Ark gives ARPG fans what they yearn for but also connects it with the richness of a “full MMO”.
Park also sees the advancing globalization and the triumph of Korean pop culture as reasons for the success of Lost Ark. A game like Lost Ark is no longer restricted to one region; today you can experience various cultures from around the world.
In the coming months, we can expect even more Lost Ark content:
Do you really want to buy a PS5? MediaMarkt is said to have PS5 consoles on offer today, but you should be quick.Currently, there are issues with the servers, so you should also bring some patience and not doubt immediately if it doesn’t work right away. You can find all the info about the drop here on MeinMMO!
Are you still looking for a new PlayStation 5 and haven’t received one yet? Right now, MediaMarkt is giving you a meaningful chance to buy a PS5 again after months. Because otherwise, it’s really looking weak in 2022 when it comes to PS5 consoles.
What does it look like currently? If you want to buy a PS5, you should definitely keep an eye on MediaMarkt today. However, note that consoles are repeatedly restocked at MediaMarkt. So bring a little patience, and you will get your PS5 console.
Update: March 24, 9:17 AM: Allegedly, not all bundles were sold out yesterday, and today MediaMarkt and Saturn are supposed to have consoles again. We will keep you updated if anything changes. Here are definitely the links to the shops:
Update. March 23, 5:08 PM: MediaMarkt is still experiencing server issues, and not all bundles that you should be able to buy are online yet. We will keep you updated.
Update: March 23, 4:07 PM: Now there are also PS5 consoles available at Saturn! We have added the link for you. However, entering the shop currently gives us an error message. So be patient and hang in there!
At the sister store Saturn, there are currently no PS5 consoles available, but that may still change. We will of course keep you updated if anything changes!
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The Polish gaming studio CD Projekt Red has announced a new game in the “The Witcher” series. It is not called Witcher 4, but the name has established itself. The game’s director is looking for new employees on Twitter, but is confronted with the dark past of the studio: It is being accused of treating staff like dogs and making them crunch.
This is the situation:
CD Projekt Red announced the development of a new game in “The Witcher” with a single image . It is not an introduction intended to generate hype among fans. Rather, it seems to be about first finding new employees. The release of the game is likely at least 5 years away.
The new game in “The Witcher” will not be developed with its own engine, the RedEngine, but with the widely used Unreal Engine 5 from Epic Games. This shows that they are learning from past mistakes: For Cyberpunk 2077, many resources had to be invested in their own engine.
However, it seems the studio is indeed having difficulties recruiting new employees, as it has a reputation for operating “Crunch.” This is what it is called when employees have to invest inhumane work hours for months to compensate for misplanning in management. People have already died due to crunch in games.
Twitter user mentions “terrible crunch” and “treatment like a dog”
This is now the promise: On Twitter, Jason Slama announced that he is in charge of the new Witcher game. He has been in this new role since June 2021, and from 2017 to 2021, Slama was responsible for various roles in the Witcher card game Gwent.
Slama said that they have a lot of new positions to fill. He asks if people can imagine working on the new AAA game. The Game Director even mentions the possibility of working from home on the new Witcher game.
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However, he is confronted by a user: He forgot to mention that there would also be terrible crunch as a “sign-on bonus” at CD Projekt Red, and one would be treated like a “dog”.
Slama says: “Not if I have anything to say about it.” So he promises that under his leadership these conditions will not occur.
Interestingly, Slama does not even try to deny that there was “terrible crunch” before or that “employees were treated like dogs”: He only assures that it will not happen under his supervision.
We had an extensive discussion with Witcher expert Michael Graf on MeinMMO about the game’s announcement and the studio’s situation:
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Before Cyberpunk 2077 even promised “no crunch” – promise broken
What does the user mean by that? CD Projekt Red has a reputation for making employees crunch and subjecting them to difficult working conditions.
In 2014, there was an insider report about the working conditions in the studio during “The Witcher 3” (via gamespot). It was said at that time that the studio’s PR had announced such unreasonable ambitions regarding what the game should be that the team had to undergo unreasonable “crunch working hours” for years to fulfill this vision somewhat.
When CD Projekt Red was planning the sci-fi epic “Cyberpunk 2077”, they assured in May 2019 that they would not crunch this time, but strive for “humane working conditions”. This was to preempt an insider report: Former employees had complained to the website Kotaku that the development of Cyberpunk 2077 was going as terribly as at EA’s failed Anthem, where employees allegedly worked themselves into burnout and where a clear weakness in management was diagnosed as the cause of chaotic development.
The promise not to crunch anymore had to be retracted by the studio in September 2020, when the project was again under time pressure and CD Projekt Red introduced a “mandatory 6-day week”. There were also horror stories from Cyberpunk 2077 about 13-hour workdays and a harsh tone (via kotaku).
After the release, the studio management promised again that one of the company’s most important tasks would be to avoid crunch in future releases.
Crunch is not about “just putting in some overtime”, but truly involves working brutally for months to make up for tight schedules, understaffing, unexpected difficulties, or other management mistakes. Such issues have reportedly led to many in the Anthem team burning out, causing the game to appear in a weak state.
It is becoming increasingly important to offer “good” workplaces – in every respect
What lies behind it: “Crunch” and “bad working conditions” are topics that have overshadowed the gaming industry for decades. Terrible reports have repeatedly emerged about employees having no life for months because their work consumed them.
As early as 2004, a widely discussed article “EA Spouse” was published, in which Erin Hoffman anonymously recounted the conditions under which her fiancé had to work for Electronic Arts (via ea-spouse).
The employees’ own motivation to “achieve something great,” an expectation from management, and the pressure not to let colleagues down had led for years to a culture that “crunch somehow belongs to the job of developing a game.”
In recent years, the topic of “crunch” has been more critically examined. Especially games that offer an extreme amount of content, such as Witcher 3, Fortnite, or Red Dead Redemption 2, which are “milestones of the genre”, seemingly demand extremely many work hours that are performed under difficult conditions. Some other studios outsource such work to external companies, especially in Asia (via gamestar).
It is known that companies like Activision Blizzard or Rockstar have treated employees at the bottom of the food chain, such as quality testers or translators, as “second-class employees” and forced them to work under extremely difficult conditions.
In South Korea, employees have even worked themselves to death during extreme crunch time.
For a studio like CD Projekt Red, it is essential to convincingly demonstrate to potential employees that they respect them and their health and do not sacrifice them to develop the best possible game.
Players often have an ambivalent relationship with crunch. If the game is really good, many seem not to care too much. Before the release of the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077, many players did not want to hear anything that could dampen their anticipation:
Streamer and VTuber Youna “CodeMiko” Kang took home the award for “Best VTuber” at the Streamer Awards in 2022. Now CodeMiko has revealed her new VTuber avatar, exciting her fans.
What are VTubers? VTubers are gaining more popularity on Twitch and other streaming platforms. The streamers do not use their real face as a webcam but rather an anime-like avatar. This avatar moves according to the movements of the person behind it, also known as the VTuber model.
This is what CodeMiko’s old model looked like: The streamer has changed her model twice, and her previous VTuber model looked like this:
CodeMiko’s VTuber model before its new debut.
Small, cheeky knots as pigtails and orange hair with red highlights. Plus, a short black pair of pants and a crop top that displayed the latest chat messages.
This is what CodeMiko’s new model looks like: In a stream, CodeMiko excitedly showed off her new model, which has been “significantly improved”:
CodeMiko’s new VTuber model.
She still wears a crop top and black pants. However, the textures have now been improved and the leather pants shine as well. Additionally, the proportions have been adjusted to be much more appropriate. The character is now similar in size to CodeMiko herself.
But one thing particularly excited the fans: The new hair. Not only the color, but also the physical properties are significantly better than the old model.
What do the fans say about the new model? The fans are divided about the VTuber model. While some are completely excited, others point out that it now looks “too technical”.
The old model had a prettier face, and some viewers apparently preferred the body.
The majority, however, were excited about the hair, which you can see in the Twitch clip compared to the old one:
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They move much more naturally and swing dynamically, while the previous hair simply remained static in the same spot. Individual strands occasionally fall into the avatar’s face.
Viewers spammed “Wow”, “I love the hair”, “This is so wild” and other compliments in the streamer’s chat. In just a few seconds, the chat rattled down the most diverse messages while the VTuber excitedly swung her hair.
Soon, fans will only see CodeMiko with the new model; they will have to say goodbye to the old one.
In GTA Online, you can increase your character’s “Stamina” value. We will show you what a high stamina brings and how to level it up.
What is it about? After the first start of GTA Online, you can distribute a few skill points to upgrade your character. When you run, shoot, dive, drive, or fly, you will continue to level up the various stats. The most important stats are:
In the overview here, we show you what stamina brings and how to level it up.
What is the “Stamina” skill for and what does it bring?
It is good for this: With the stamina value, you increase the time you can sprint, swim, or bike at full speed before your health is drained.
In races on land or in water, it is therefore advantageous to have a lot of stamina. At the highest skill level, you have infinite stamina.
Leveling Stamina in GTA Online – Here’s how
How do you increase stamina? To do this, you should sprint, swim, or bike. Every 175 meters, you increase your stamina by 1%. It works easiest with bikes like a BMX, as you can just ride along the streets.
As increasing it is quite easy, you should not invest the skill points in stamina at the beginning of your character creation, but level the value yourself.
Leveling stamina is one of the easier tasks in GTA Online, with which you can significantly enhance your character. Here on MeinMMO, we show you guides to the various stats and how to level them up. At the top of the article, in the overview of the skills, the guides are linked.
Epic Games announced a few days ago that all revenues generated through Fortnite between March 20 and April 3, 2022, will go to humanitarian aid purposes. The donations are aimed at people affected by the war in Ukraine. The Prime Minister of Ukraine has now personally thanked Epic.
What’s it about? On March 20, Chapter 3, Season 2 launched in Fortnite. Shortly after, Epic Games announced that all Fortnite revenues the company generates between March 20 and April 3, 2022, will be donated to humanitarian aid projects for people affected by the war in Ukraine.
After the donations had already reached approximately 32 million euros in the first day and 45 million euros on the second day, the Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has now expressed his gratitude.
Thank you, Epic Games, for understanding that people’s lives are not a game. “Your support is crucial for us.”
Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov via Twitter
The statement from Epic Games regarding the support for humanitarian aid projects
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All details on Epic Games’ support for humanitarian aid projects
Which projects does Epic support? The developer studio specifically supports organizations that are on the ground and provide assistance through various measures. Selected organizations include DirectRelief, UNICEF, the “World Food Programme”, and “The UN Refugee Agency”.
The assistance provided by the organizations includes the provision of shelter, food, clean water, legal advice, and essential supplies. The organizations also provide health assistance.
According to Epic Games, the provision of revenues should be processed as quickly as possible. The company does not want to wait for the actual revenues to be recorded by the platform partners and payment service providers.
As a reason for the direct provision, Epic states that the accounting by platform partners and payment service providers can take time depending on the payment method. However, they want to ensure that the revenues are delivered to the aid organizations within a few days.
Fortnite has a large selection of cosmetic content, the purchase of which currently supports humanitarian aid projects
Not every purchase supports humanitarian aid projects
Which purchases are taken into account? Epic Games considers all Fortnite transactions players make with real money. MeinMMO shows you which purchases support the aid organizations.
V-Bucks packages
Fortnite Crew subscription fees
gifted Battle Passes and packs with cosmetic items that are available for real money (such as the Empty Resident Pack)
The proceeds from cards for V-Bucks and cosmetic game items that are purchased at retail
Epic Games does not count purchases that players make with V-Bucks towards the donations. The reason is that this is not real money.
Fortnite and Epic Games are making waves with their support for humanitarian aid projects. There are rumors online about Epic Games’ motivations.
In addition to the disabling of building, Chapter 3 Season 2 mainly brought war machinery. With tanks and troops, the organization “IO” is marching onto the island. Quickly, the question arose of whether Epic wants to avoid a PR disaster with the donations.
Squad is an indie-shooter available on Steam since 2015. The game enjoys very high popularity among players. Over 12,000 players were recently online and everything seems to be going well. But what is so great about this shooter? Find out everything about the phenomenon here on MeinMMO.
What kind of game is it? Squad is an indie shooter from the Canadian studio Offworld Industries. Like the other games from the studio, it is a military shooter with up to 100 players on a map.
The game is a tactical first-person shooter that offers authentic battles. Teamwork and constant communication with the eponymous squad are essential here.
The setting of Squad is modern military conflicts between soldier squads as well as various vehicles.
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The reviews for Squad are also very good. On Steam, the game has 90 percent positive reviews and the rating “Very Positive”.
What are the features of Squad? Reasons for the success of Squad include:
A new update 2.12 that improved graphics and gameplay
Realistic battles where you don’t jump around and rush, but must proceed with plan and tactics
Authentic weapons and vehicles
You can build fortifications on the battlefield yourself
An integrated communication tool that supports coordination within the team
Various playable factions like US forces, the Russian army, or fictional Middle Eastern militias
A higher average age of players. The tactical gameplay is more aimed at players aged 30 and over. Those who do not want loud kids in the game will enjoy this.
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In the MeinMMO podcast, we talk about the competing shooter Battlefield 2042 and its difficult situation.
What do the players say? Reviews on Steam are – as already mentioned – very positive. A good summary of the player experience is provided by this user on Steam:
One of the best mil-sim games on the market. But you must know what you are buying with this game. It is not an arcade shooter like CoD or even Battlefield. This is a squad-based game with a strong emphasis on squad-level teamwork. The gunplay will reflect real situations where you will most likely not see who is shooting at you unless it is close combat, where it comes down to who pulls the trigger faster.
First off: I can fundamentally recommend Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands to any fans of the Borderlands series. It offers the familiar gameplay loop, crazy stories, and exaggerated skill and weapon combos.
However, this strongly depends on whether you can get along with the fantasy setting in the Borderlands style. And whether you are ready for more Borderlands.
I consciously skipped Borderlands 3. After heavy grinding in Borderlands 2 and an extensive excursion into the “Pre-Sequel,” I was oversaturated with the usual Borderlands mechanics.
Wonderlands is unique due to its setting but does not redefine the Borderlands wheel.
I would have liked a bit more innovation, a special twist that refreshes the gameplay. For example, flight-like movement as in Destiny.
That worked incredibly well in the Pre-Sequel and would have been a strong addition for Wonderlands. It brings a completely different gameplay feeling and could have redefined Borderlands battles along with the spell attacks.
Overall, however, I am satisfied with the experience and had a good time in the game. Tiny Tina is a wonderful character who brings an exciting dynamic to the story with her controlled madness.
I found the main campaign to be too predictable. However, this is more than balanced out by the side quests.
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
In addition to the equipment with active effects, there are also defensive equipments with passive bonuses – 2 rings, an amulet, and armor. High-quality armors provide skill points for the skill trees of different classes.
The Endgame – Chaos Without End
After the last boss yielded to my power, I unlocked the “Chambers of Chaos.” These are random-generated dungeons that provide me with new battles repeatedly.
There are normal and extended runs that differ only in length. Then there’s the feature run and the chaos trials.
Feature run is the same for all players, and achievements can be compared
Chaos trials increase the chaos level to raise the overall difficulty of the world
At the end of a run, there are exciting statistics
At the end, there is always one of the bosses from the game waiting for you. In my test run, it was even the last boss fight that I had just played. With joy, I kicked the Halfcock again in his imaginative genitalia.
If the game should throw more obstacles in my way, I can increase the chaos level. More chaos means tougher enemies, more loot, and modifiers that influence the gameplay – in all areas.
However, the best loot can be found in the Chambers of Chaos. I collect crystals during the runs, which I hand over to the Bunny statues at the end as proof of my submission.
Bunnies provide targeted loot
This gives me targeted loot because all bunnies represent one equipment item each. If I want to farm armor or a specific weapon type, that is now possible.
In between, I can increase the difficulty of a run through curses and thus scoop more crystals. If I want it a bit easier, I can use crystals to enhance certain attributes of my build.
We talked to the developers about the endgame, and you can find more details in our article:
At the maximum level of 40, you unlock the “mythos rank”. Collected experience points can be transformed into further small boosts for my attributes.
Furthermore, after completing the campaign, an additional currency is introduced – moon orbs. These can be used to reroll specific attributes of equipment parts.
The endgame thus focuses on perfecting my outrageous builds and does not include different endgame activities like in Borderlands 3. There is also no New Game+ in the game.
Pros, Cons, and Personal Conclusion
To conclude our little journey into the confused mind of a 14-year-old game master with psychotic tendencies, I would like to give you a small insight into my overall thoughts on Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.
Fantastic effect fireworks thanks to crazy builds and skill combos
Very good German voice acting and translations
Few bugs, almost no performance issues
Contra
Replaying value depends on whether you want to try out multiple classes
Campaign story is not a showstopper
Few innovations or experiments – except for the setting
Conclusion: Expectations met, but not exceeded
First off: I can fundamentally recommend Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands to any fans of the Borderlands series. It offers the familiar gameplay loop, crazy stories, and exaggerated skill and weapon combos.
However, this strongly depends on whether you can get along with the fantasy setting in the Borderlands style. And whether you are ready for more Borderlands.
I consciously skipped Borderlands 3. After heavy grinding in Borderlands 2 and an extensive excursion into the “Pre-Sequel,” I was oversaturated with the usual Borderlands mechanics.
Wonderlands is unique due to its setting but does not redefine the Borderlands wheel.
I would have liked a bit more innovation, a special twist that refreshes the gameplay. For example, flight-like movement as in Destiny.
That worked incredibly well in the Pre-Sequel and would have been a strong addition for Wonderlands. It brings a completely different gameplay feeling and could have redefined Borderlands battles along with the spell attacks.
Overall, however, I am satisfied with the experience and had a good time in the game. Tiny Tina is a wonderful character who brings an exciting dynamic to the story with her controlled madness.
I found the main campaign to be too predictable. However, this is more than balanced out by the side quests.
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
In addition to the equipment with active effects, there are also defensive equipments with passive bonuses – 2 rings, an amulet, and armor. High-quality armors provide skill points for the skill trees of different classes.
The Endgame – Chaos Without End
After the last boss yielded to my power, I unlocked the “Chambers of Chaos.” These are random-generated dungeons that provide me with new battles repeatedly.
There are normal and extended runs that differ only in length. Then there’s the feature run and the chaos trials.
Feature run is the same for all players, and achievements can be compared
Chaos trials increase the chaos level to raise the overall difficulty of the world
At the end of a run, there are exciting statistics
At the end, there is always one of the bosses from the game waiting for you. In my test run, it was even the last boss fight that I had just played. With joy, I kicked the Halfcock again in his imaginative genitalia.
If the game should throw more obstacles in my way, I can increase the chaos level. More chaos means tougher enemies, more loot, and modifiers that influence the gameplay – in all areas.
However, the best loot can be found in the Chambers of Chaos. I collect crystals during the runs, which I hand over to the Bunny statues at the end as proof of my submission.
Bunnies provide targeted loot
This gives me targeted loot because all bunnies represent one equipment item each. If I want to farm armor or a specific weapon type, that is now possible.
In between, I can increase the difficulty of a run through curses and thus scoop more crystals. If I want it a bit easier, I can use crystals to enhance certain attributes of my build.
We talked to the developers about the endgame, and you can find more details in our article:
At the maximum level of 40, you unlock the “mythos rank”. Collected experience points can be transformed into further small boosts for my attributes.
Furthermore, after completing the campaign, an additional currency is introduced – moon orbs. These can be used to reroll specific attributes of equipment parts.
The endgame thus focuses on perfecting my outrageous builds and does not include different endgame activities like in Borderlands 3. There is also no New Game+ in the game.
Pros, Cons, and Personal Conclusion
To conclude our little journey into the confused mind of a 14-year-old game master with psychotic tendencies, I would like to give you a small insight into my overall thoughts on Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.
Fantastic effect fireworks thanks to crazy builds and skill combos
Very good German voice acting and translations
Few bugs, almost no performance issues
Contra
Replaying value depends on whether you want to try out multiple classes
Campaign story is not a showstopper
Few innovations or experiments – except for the setting
Conclusion: Expectations met, but not exceeded
First off: I can fundamentally recommend Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands to any fans of the Borderlands series. It offers the familiar gameplay loop, crazy stories, and exaggerated skill and weapon combos.
However, this strongly depends on whether you can get along with the fantasy setting in the Borderlands style. And whether you are ready for more Borderlands.
I consciously skipped Borderlands 3. After heavy grinding in Borderlands 2 and an extensive excursion into the “Pre-Sequel,” I was oversaturated with the usual Borderlands mechanics.
Wonderlands is unique due to its setting but does not redefine the Borderlands wheel.
I would have liked a bit more innovation, a special twist that refreshes the gameplay. For example, flight-like movement as in Destiny.
That worked incredibly well in the Pre-Sequel and would have been a strong addition for Wonderlands. It brings a completely different gameplay feeling and could have redefined Borderlands battles along with the spell attacks.
Overall, however, I am satisfied with the experience and had a good time in the game. Tiny Tina is a wonderful character who brings an exciting dynamic to the story with her controlled madness.
I found the main campaign to be too predictable. However, this is more than balanced out by the side quests.
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
First off: I can fundamentally recommend Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands to any fans of the Borderlands series. It offers the familiar gameplay loop, crazy stories, and exaggerated skill and weapon combos.
However, this strongly depends on whether you can get along with the fantasy setting in the Borderlands style. And whether you are ready for more Borderlands.
I consciously skipped Borderlands 3. After heavy grinding in Borderlands 2 and an extensive excursion into the “Pre-Sequel,” I was oversaturated with the usual Borderlands mechanics.
Wonderlands is unique due to its setting but does not redefine the Borderlands wheel.
I would have liked a bit more innovation, a special twist that refreshes the gameplay. For example, flight-like movement as in Destiny.
That worked incredibly well in the Pre-Sequel and would have been a strong addition for Wonderlands. It brings a completely different gameplay feeling and could have redefined Borderlands battles along with the spell attacks.
Overall, however, I am satisfied with the experience and had a good time in the game. Tiny Tina is a wonderful character who brings an exciting dynamic to the story with her controlled madness.
I found the main campaign to be too predictable. However, this is more than balanced out by the side quests.
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
In addition to the equipment with active effects, there are also defensive equipments with passive bonuses – 2 rings, an amulet, and armor. High-quality armors provide skill points for the skill trees of different classes.
The Endgame – Chaos Without End
After the last boss yielded to my power, I unlocked the “Chambers of Chaos.” These are random-generated dungeons that provide me with new battles repeatedly.
There are normal and extended runs that differ only in length. Then there’s the feature run and the chaos trials.
Feature run is the same for all players, and achievements can be compared
Chaos trials increase the chaos level to raise the overall difficulty of the world
At the end of a run, there are exciting statistics
At the end, there is always one of the bosses from the game waiting for you. In my test run, it was even the last boss fight that I had just played. With joy, I kicked the Halfcock again in his imaginative genitalia.
If the game should throw more obstacles in my way, I can increase the chaos level. More chaos means tougher enemies, more loot, and modifiers that influence the gameplay – in all areas.
However, the best loot can be found in the Chambers of Chaos. I collect crystals during the runs, which I hand over to the Bunny statues at the end as proof of my submission.
Bunnies provide targeted loot
This gives me targeted loot because all bunnies represent one equipment item each. If I want to farm armor or a specific weapon type, that is now possible.
In between, I can increase the difficulty of a run through curses and thus scoop more crystals. If I want it a bit easier, I can use crystals to enhance certain attributes of my build.
We talked to the developers about the endgame, and you can find more details in our article:
At the maximum level of 40, you unlock the “mythos rank”. Collected experience points can be transformed into further small boosts for my attributes.
Furthermore, after completing the campaign, an additional currency is introduced – moon orbs. These can be used to reroll specific attributes of equipment parts.
The endgame thus focuses on perfecting my outrageous builds and does not include different endgame activities like in Borderlands 3. There is also no New Game+ in the game.
Pros, Cons, and Personal Conclusion
To conclude our little journey into the confused mind of a 14-year-old game master with psychotic tendencies, I would like to give you a small insight into my overall thoughts on Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.
Fantastic effect fireworks thanks to crazy builds and skill combos
Very good German voice acting and translations
Few bugs, almost no performance issues
Contra
Replaying value depends on whether you want to try out multiple classes
Campaign story is not a showstopper
Few innovations or experiments – except for the setting
Conclusion: Expectations met, but not exceeded
First off: I can fundamentally recommend Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands to any fans of the Borderlands series. It offers the familiar gameplay loop, crazy stories, and exaggerated skill and weapon combos.
However, this strongly depends on whether you can get along with the fantasy setting in the Borderlands style. And whether you are ready for more Borderlands.
I consciously skipped Borderlands 3. After heavy grinding in Borderlands 2 and an extensive excursion into the “Pre-Sequel,” I was oversaturated with the usual Borderlands mechanics.
Wonderlands is unique due to its setting but does not redefine the Borderlands wheel.
I would have liked a bit more innovation, a special twist that refreshes the gameplay. For example, flight-like movement as in Destiny.
That worked incredibly well in the Pre-Sequel and would have been a strong addition for Wonderlands. It brings a completely different gameplay feeling and could have redefined Borderlands battles along with the spell attacks.
Overall, however, I am satisfied with the experience and had a good time in the game. Tiny Tina is a wonderful character who brings an exciting dynamic to the story with her controlled madness.
I found the main campaign to be too predictable. However, this is more than balanced out by the side quests.
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
First off: I can fundamentally recommend Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands to any fans of the Borderlands series. It offers the familiar gameplay loop, crazy stories, and exaggerated skill and weapon combos.
However, this strongly depends on whether you can get along with the fantasy setting in the Borderlands style. And whether you are ready for more Borderlands.
I consciously skipped Borderlands 3. After heavy grinding in Borderlands 2 and an extensive excursion into the “Pre-Sequel,” I was oversaturated with the usual Borderlands mechanics.
Wonderlands is unique due to its setting but does not redefine the Borderlands wheel.
I would have liked a bit more innovation, a special twist that refreshes the gameplay. For example, flight-like movement as in Destiny.
That worked incredibly well in the Pre-Sequel and would have been a strong addition for Wonderlands. It brings a completely different gameplay feeling and could have redefined Borderlands battles along with the spell attacks.
Overall, however, I am satisfied with the experience and had a good time in the game. Tiny Tina is a wonderful character who brings an exciting dynamic to the story with her controlled madness.
I found the main campaign to be too predictable. However, this is more than balanced out by the side quests.
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
In addition to the equipment with active effects, there are also defensive equipments with passive bonuses – 2 rings, an amulet, and armor. High-quality armors provide skill points for the skill trees of different classes.
The Endgame – Chaos Without End
After the last boss yielded to my power, I unlocked the “Chambers of Chaos.” These are random-generated dungeons that provide me with new battles repeatedly.
There are normal and extended runs that differ only in length. Then there’s the feature run and the chaos trials.
Feature run is the same for all players, and achievements can be compared
Chaos trials increase the chaos level to raise the overall difficulty of the world
At the end of a run, there are exciting statistics
At the end, there is always one of the bosses from the game waiting for you. In my test run, it was even the last boss fight that I had just played. With joy, I kicked the Halfcock again in his imaginative genitalia.
If the game should throw more obstacles in my way, I can increase the chaos level. More chaos means tougher enemies, more loot, and modifiers that influence the gameplay – in all areas.
However, the best loot can be found in the Chambers of Chaos. I collect crystals during the runs, which I hand over to the Bunny statues at the end as proof of my submission.
Bunnies provide targeted loot
This gives me targeted loot because all bunnies represent one equipment item each. If I want to farm armor or a specific weapon type, that is now possible.
In between, I can increase the difficulty of a run through curses and thus scoop more crystals. If I want it a bit easier, I can use crystals to enhance certain attributes of my build.
We talked to the developers about the endgame, and you can find more details in our article:
At the maximum level of 40, you unlock the “mythos rank”. Collected experience points can be transformed into further small boosts for my attributes.
Furthermore, after completing the campaign, an additional currency is introduced – moon orbs. These can be used to reroll specific attributes of equipment parts.
The endgame thus focuses on perfecting my outrageous builds and does not include different endgame activities like in Borderlands 3. There is also no New Game+ in the game.
Pros, Cons, and Personal Conclusion
To conclude our little journey into the confused mind of a 14-year-old game master with psychotic tendencies, I would like to give you a small insight into my overall thoughts on Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.
Fantastic effect fireworks thanks to crazy builds and skill combos
Very good German voice acting and translations
Few bugs, almost no performance issues
Contra
Replaying value depends on whether you want to try out multiple classes
Campaign story is not a showstopper
Few innovations or experiments – except for the setting
Conclusion: Expectations met, but not exceeded
First off: I can fundamentally recommend Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands to any fans of the Borderlands series. It offers the familiar gameplay loop, crazy stories, and exaggerated skill and weapon combos.
However, this strongly depends on whether you can get along with the fantasy setting in the Borderlands style. And whether you are ready for more Borderlands.
I consciously skipped Borderlands 3. After heavy grinding in Borderlands 2 and an extensive excursion into the “Pre-Sequel,” I was oversaturated with the usual Borderlands mechanics.
Wonderlands is unique due to its setting but does not redefine the Borderlands wheel.
I would have liked a bit more innovation, a special twist that refreshes the gameplay. For example, flight-like movement as in Destiny.
That worked incredibly well in the Pre-Sequel and would have been a strong addition for Wonderlands. It brings a completely different gameplay feeling and could have redefined Borderlands battles along with the spell attacks.
Overall, however, I am satisfied with the experience and had a good time in the game. Tiny Tina is a wonderful character who brings an exciting dynamic to the story with her controlled madness.
I found the main campaign to be too predictable. However, this is more than balanced out by the side quests.
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
MeinMMO author Maik Schneider was allowed to play through Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands and experienced a sparkling firework of puns, accompanied by exaggerated spell combos and dark humor. He shares his impressions of the great adventure with Queen Arschgaul.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is the latest installment of the crazy shooter series Borderlands. The spin-off will be released on March 25 and immerses me in a world full of wonders, fantastic creatures, and magical events.
As the “bringer of fate,” I was chosen to defeat the fearsome Dragon Lord and bring peace back to the Wonderlands.
Queen Arschgaul herself gave me the most important task of my brief life as a character from “Bunkers & Badasses.”
The honorable Queen Arschgaul in front of Castle Glorious Hoof
It quickly became clear – even as the main character, I was no more than a side character. Because the real star of the crazy adventure was the ludicrous story, which made me laugh, shake my head, and roll my eyes frequently.
I will tell you about this unusual adventure. Show you what magical power I was able to gain, how I rose to become the savior of all Wonderlands. Why all my expectations were met, yet I still have a few complaints.
More about the author: Maik has been playing shooters since the N64 invented the Z-trigger and is also well-versed in the Borderlands series. At MeinMMO, he usually plays Call of Duty and is recognized as a professional know-it-all for the Battle Royale Warzone.
He has played Borderlands 1 & 2, as well as the Pre-Sequel, extensively. However, he felt burnt out, and the gameplay loop no longer appealed to him. Borderlands 3 didn’t even make it onto his Steam wishlist.
But there was one bright spot – the DLC from Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep. His highlight of the entire series. Getting that DLC setting as a complete game is a real treat for him, with fire damage and cooldown bonuses.
To give you a closer look at these wonderful experiences, I will divide the report into several sections:
Now let’s begin the adventure in the Wonderlands. I make sure not to give you any spoilers in my accounts. If you want to check all the release info beforehand, then take a look here:
Wonderful Wonderlands full of wondrous creatures
Borderlands is known for its nonsense, excessive violence, and outrageous puns. Wonderlands also relies on this formula – but it has a great advantage: it is not bound by any “rules.”
Due to the fantasy setting within the framework of the tabletop RPG “Bunkers & Badasses,” any crazy scenario can come to life.
Borderlands has always tested the limits of insanity and tastelessness. In Wonderlands, these borders completely blur.
On my heroic path to battle the grand and powerful antagonist, I visited many wondrous worlds that offered a main quest and several side quests.
The individual areas provide distinct settings. Pirates, swamp creatures, nasty demons – a colorful potpourri of wildly exaggerated characters and enemies.
Crazy encounters are the order of the day
Some are part of the campaign quest and advance the story. Others send you through their own main quests that have nothing to do with the story. However, they all have a big boss waiting for you at the end.
By the way, the German localization is wonderful. The voice actors match their roles very well, and the translations are extremely creative, with Tina being voiced by her usual brilliant voice.
The side quests are the butter in the greasy Wonderlands cake
One side quest that stuck with me involved the “Lümpfe.” Little creatures with perched caps, whose existence is threatened by a plague. Due to the plague, the whole population gradually transforms into so-called “Blues.”
Blue Lümpfe, that is… and of course, the plague was developed by a sexually frustrated wizard.
Dozens of little blue figures attacked me. With a sucking singularity spell, I caused a group cuddle of the painful kind, and the miniature enemies dissolved like effervescent tablets in lukewarm tap water.
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The whole thing was rounded off with an iconic Star Wars quote. By now, I was excitedly rubbing my hands and looking forward to the next steps in my somewhat unusual adventure.
In retrospect, I was most fascinated by the side quests. Overall, the campaign story lived up to its promise of madness.
One crazy idea chases the next, and every bad pun gets topped again; and when I thought it couldn’t get any dumber, the next sarcastic demon was already waiting around the corner.
If you want to learn a bit more about the main quest, then open the spoiler box. I won’t reveal the story, but I will give a brief insight and a little assessment.
Mini-introduction to the campaign
The main story revolves around the dark antagonist, Dragon Lord. He attacks the Castle Glorious Hoof of Queen Arschgaul, and you set out as the bringer of fate to take revenge and thwart the evil plans of the dark lord.
A bit of bloodlust also plays a role.
Overall, the campaign story is a clear “I will smash the villain” story without many surprises, but with a spectacular boss fight at the end that resembles a lightning storm of spell shenanigans.
How long does the campaign last? Since I didn’t know how long this would take, I raced through the story and only dealt with other tasks when the game recommended a higher level.
The campaign can be completed in about 15 hours. However, if you get distracted by anything that sparkles, you could experience multiples of that.
Each Wonderland offers enough quests, adventures, and secrets for you to spend 5 to 7 hours in one area alone. At launch, there are 8 areas – 4 of which are part of the campaign quest. Later, more areas will be added via DLC.
Additionally, there is the time spent in the overworld, which connects all the areas and invites exploration.
You can watch a preview of the DLC in this video:
Start video
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: The Season Pass brings even more monsters and loot
The Overworld – Most Innovative Feature in Wonderlands
To emphasize the pen & paper feeling, you chase from one adventure to another in the overworld. Instead of just moving through fast travel, I enter the areas via a decorated game board.
A small figure of myself with an oversized head runs across the different settings of the areas. There are also quests that can even be solved in the overworld.
“Yes, I mean erotic love.” The colorful overworld also invites exploration
Additionally, there are different collectible items that promise passive character bonuses. Enemies occasionally attack me, and I visit dungeons that drag me into a combat arena to beat up some foes.
This feels cohesive and innovative but does not elevate the game to another level. However, it is an exciting diversion where several hours can be spent.
Classes, Equipment & Combat – Magical Options
Wonderlands does not skimp on options when it comes to character customization. The character creation editor is extensive and fun. If you play cooperatively with friends, there’s no worry about looking similar.
The first step is choosing my classes. There are 6 at launch:
Killomancer – Critical hits
Clawbringer – Fire and lightning spells
Spellshot – Focus on spells
Graveborn – Dark magic and companions
Brr-zerker – Melee with frost
Sporesman – Ranged focus
A complete overview of the classes with their specialties can be found in our special on the topic:
Compared to previous Borderlands titles, the skill tree per class is smaller. However, at a certain point in the game, I could choose a second class and had full access to the skill tree.
This brings a ton of possibilities for build crafting into the game.
Except for your primary class that you choose at the start, you can later rearrange everything, redistribute points, and try something else.
You have full access to 2 skill trees
Overall, the class and equipment system is as I remember it from Borderlands. However, there is no ultimate attack, and you can forget about grenades.
Instead of an ultimate, I choose an action skill, unique to each class. Here I have a choice of 2 skills, but I can only unlock one skill at the start.
Instead of an explosive grenade, I choose a spell that is part of the equipment. So I can loot spells, and the attacks or buffs come with plenty of modifiers that enable interesting combos.
How many modifiers should the spells have? Yes!
The same applies to the weapons and shields. These are practically active equipment that cause crazy chain reactions. For example, a shield can cause a painful lightning strike on enemies that hit you while your shield is full.
This is when it gets really fun, because the chain reactions can go completely haywire. As a solo player, it has already given me a full screen of effects. I’m a little afraid of what will happen when I tackle Wonderlands after the release in coop.
With the class “Spellshot,” I fully embraced the effect madness and sometimes hardly knew what was happening. As an example, let me explain my strongest combo:
My weapon shoots sticky projectiles that explode when reloading. Each sticky projectile increases the damage.
After I sticky a magazine to an enemy, I start a singularity to pull nearby enemies towards the explosive foe.
This also pulls the nasty explosive barrels that are standing around into the enemies.
I reload, and all enemies take the explosive damage.
At the same time, my shield sends a lightning strike at enemies who damage my shield.
However, I have a class buff that deducts part of my shield to enhance the first shot from my weapon.
So when I fire a shot, a lightning strike with area damage hits the affected enemy, affecting everyone in the singularity.
As a Spellshot, I can unleash a second spell on the crowd.
As a result, my shield recharges, sending another lightning strike into the chaos when I fire a shot.
At the end, the singularity explodes and poisons all affected enemies.
A cluster of enemies in my spell, ready to be cooked
Even after the hundredth time, it was still fun. Maybe not good for the eyes, but definitely bad for all the hostile creatures squirming in pain in the singularity.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
First off: I can fundamentally recommend Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands to any fans of the Borderlands series. It offers the familiar gameplay loop, crazy stories, and exaggerated skill and weapon combos.
However, this strongly depends on whether you can get along with the fantasy setting in the Borderlands style. And whether you are ready for more Borderlands.
I consciously skipped Borderlands 3. After heavy grinding in Borderlands 2 and an extensive excursion into the “Pre-Sequel,” I was oversaturated with the usual Borderlands mechanics.
Wonderlands is unique due to its setting but does not redefine the Borderlands wheel.
I would have liked a bit more innovation, a special twist that refreshes the gameplay. For example, flight-like movement as in Destiny.
That worked incredibly well in the Pre-Sequel and would have been a strong addition for Wonderlands. It brings a completely different gameplay feeling and could have redefined Borderlands battles along with the spell attacks.
Overall, however, I am satisfied with the experience and had a good time in the game. Tiny Tina is a wonderful character who brings an exciting dynamic to the story with her controlled madness.
I found the main campaign to be too predictable. However, this is more than balanced out by the side quests.
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
In addition to the equipment with active effects, there are also defensive equipments with passive bonuses – 2 rings, an amulet, and armor. High-quality armors provide skill points for the skill trees of different classes.
The Endgame – Chaos Without End
After the last boss yielded to my power, I unlocked the “Chambers of Chaos.” These are random-generated dungeons that provide me with new battles repeatedly.
There are normal and extended runs that differ only in length. Then there’s the feature run and the chaos trials.
Feature run is the same for all players, and achievements can be compared
Chaos trials increase the chaos level to raise the overall difficulty of the world
At the end of a run, there are exciting statistics
At the end, there is always one of the bosses from the game waiting for you. In my test run, it was even the last boss fight that I had just played. With joy, I kicked the Halfcock again in his imaginative genitalia.
If the game should throw more obstacles in my way, I can increase the chaos level. More chaos means tougher enemies, more loot, and modifiers that influence the gameplay – in all areas.
However, the best loot can be found in the Chambers of Chaos. I collect crystals during the runs, which I hand over to the Bunny statues at the end as proof of my submission.
Bunnies provide targeted loot
This gives me targeted loot because all bunnies represent one equipment item each. If I want to farm armor or a specific weapon type, that is now possible.
In between, I can increase the difficulty of a run through curses and thus scoop more crystals. If I want it a bit easier, I can use crystals to enhance certain attributes of my build.
We talked to the developers about the endgame, and you can find more details in our article:
At the maximum level of 40, you unlock the “mythos rank”. Collected experience points can be transformed into further small boosts for my attributes.
Furthermore, after completing the campaign, an additional currency is introduced – moon orbs. These can be used to reroll specific attributes of equipment parts.
The endgame thus focuses on perfecting my outrageous builds and does not include different endgame activities like in Borderlands 3. There is also no New Game+ in the game.
Pros, Cons, and Personal Conclusion
To conclude our little journey into the confused mind of a 14-year-old game master with psychotic tendencies, I would like to give you a small insight into my overall thoughts on Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.
Fantastic effect fireworks thanks to crazy builds and skill combos
Very good German voice acting and translations
Few bugs, almost no performance issues
Contra
Replaying value depends on whether you want to try out multiple classes
Campaign story is not a showstopper
Few innovations or experiments – except for the setting
Conclusion: Expectations met, but not exceeded
First off: I can fundamentally recommend Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands to any fans of the Borderlands series. It offers the familiar gameplay loop, crazy stories, and exaggerated skill and weapon combos.
However, this strongly depends on whether you can get along with the fantasy setting in the Borderlands style. And whether you are ready for more Borderlands.
I consciously skipped Borderlands 3. After heavy grinding in Borderlands 2 and an extensive excursion into the “Pre-Sequel,” I was oversaturated with the usual Borderlands mechanics.
Wonderlands is unique due to its setting but does not redefine the Borderlands wheel.
I would have liked a bit more innovation, a special twist that refreshes the gameplay. For example, flight-like movement as in Destiny.
That worked incredibly well in the Pre-Sequel and would have been a strong addition for Wonderlands. It brings a completely different gameplay feeling and could have redefined Borderlands battles along with the spell attacks.
Overall, however, I am satisfied with the experience and had a good time in the game. Tiny Tina is a wonderful character who brings an exciting dynamic to the story with her controlled madness.
I found the main campaign to be too predictable. However, this is more than balanced out by the side quests.
I am actually looking forward to the endgame when I tackle Wonderlands again after the release. I definitely want to push the singularity build to the maximum and burn dozens of enemies in the air.
If I can then manage to timely hand in the rot essence for the next quest, I can finally and deservedly be knighted by the honorable Queen Arschgaul into the knight of the realm.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
On March 31, 2022, the awards ceremony for the German Computer Game Award will take place in Munich. MeinMMO, GameStar and GamePro will celebrate the nominees together in a pre-show on March 24. You are warmly invited.
What is the DCP? The German Computer Game Award presents awards in 16 categories related to gaming in Germany.
A total of €800,000 will be awarded to the winners in 2022, funded by the federal government and “game”, the association of the German games industry.
The event will take place on March 31 and will start with a warm-up at 7 PM. The awards ceremony begins at 7:30 PM. You can find the livestream on the website of the German Computer Game Award (via deutscher-computerspielpreis.de).
However, we invite you to celebrate the nominations with us in the pre-show and to get excited about the event together.
What happens during the pre-show? Our moderator duo Ollimeee and Michael Obermeier will provide you with over 2 hours of entertainment.
We will introduce you to the nominations, talk to some developers about their games, and put the jury to the test. If you want to take a look at the nominations now, check it out here:
Our program also includes a DCP quiz and a game we call “DCP Matchmaker”.
In the Matchmaker, we will select the game that best matches moderator Ollimeee from gaming hidden gems.
The twist is that the connected developers cannot reveal their game at first but must answer Ollimeee’s questions as creatively as possible – just like in the TV classic Matchmaker.
If you want to celebrate the German Computer Game Award with us, tune in on March 24 at 8 PM and check us out on Twitch or YouTube.
What’s next: On March 31, the actual award ceremony will be celebrated at the Tonhalle in Munich. The two moderators Uke Bosse and Katrin Bauerfeind will lead the show as a hybrid event.
The nominees and numerous presenters will receive their awards on-site, and all viewers will be able to follow the show via streams. Streamer Ollimeee will moderate the community bar and bring the reactions of the audience directly into the show.
The trophies and awards will also be presented this year by prominent guests such as Markus Söder, Michael Keller, Jana Forkel, Markus Heintz, and Aria Addams.
Disclaimer: MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro are official media partners of the German Computer Game Award.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Spoofers in Pokémon GO can ruin the fun of the game for others with their actions. A desperate trainer turns to the community on Reddit, showing how dire his situation is.
This is the situation: In the augmented reality game Pokémon GO, cheaters who do not follow the rules are a problem. A recent example from a trainer shows what the situation has been like six years after the release of Pokémon GO.
The player’s Pokémon are kicked out of a gym after just a few minutes, making it very difficult to earn the coveted PokéCoins, which are used as in-game currency. Trainers in the community help and show what can be done about it.
This spoofer has been disrupting for 3 years and has not been banned
What does the spoofer do? On Reddit, trainer Disconcerted-Owl explains, “There’s a guy in my neighborhood who spoofs every gym. No one can put their Pokémon there as defenders for more than a few minutes. It’s like he’s everywhere 24/7. This has been going on for 3 years, please help me. He has 6 accounts in all 3 teams – How can I even report this?”
What is a spoofer? A spoofer in Pokémon GO refers to players who fake their location to the app. This is often achieved using other apps. For instance, one can start Pokémon GO here in Buxtehude, and the game thinks they are in the middle of New York.
Players use this to play in popular locations with many stops or gyms. Or, as in this case, to take over gyms at desired locations around the world and earn PokéCoins. Using third-party software to teleport in-game to other locations violates the terms of service of Pokémon GO. Those who do this risk losing their entire account. Since the release of Pokémon GO, players who manipulate their GPS location have been a problem.
The affected player shows screenshots of the alleged spoofer sitting in the gyms in his Reddit post:
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This is the problem: In Pokémon GO, players can buy items and upgrades with PokéCoins. The coins are either purchased for real money or earned as a reward for defending gyms. You can earn 50 coins daily by defending Pokémon gyms. You earn one coin every 10 minutes.
Because the spoofer kicks the defenders out of the gyms after just a few minutes, Disconcerted-Owl’s Pokémon can earn coins very poorly at these locations.
The player explains: “He’s not only in my neighborhood but in every neighborhood within a 40-kilometer radius. Every. Single. Gym. For over 3 years. I know he’s spoofing because he kicks my Pokémon out of gyms at the most bizarre distances so quickly. I can’t play the game because of this idiot. Unless I’m 2 hours away from home.”
This is how players react: In the comments, many players explain that they have the same problems and are familiar with these situations. Players are repeatedly kicked out of gyms early. “I don’t think people would complain so much about spoofers if they at least followed the 8-hour rule,” speculates Wilhelt21 on Reddit. Because this is where spoofers can even be important at locations where otherwise no one plays.
What can be done about it? Other players share how they dealt with the problem in their area. “I had one of those guys in my city too,” writes RealKB81. “I reported him in the game and never saw him again a few weeks later.”
If you want to report a player in Pokémon GO, it’s very easy:
Open the main menu in the game by clicking on the Pokéball
Tap on Settings in the top right
Scroll down to “Get help”
If you are on iOS, you will see the “Contact us” button in the top right corner – on Android, there’s a speech bubble icon there
Briefly describe the problem there and then select “Report a player” if the option is displayed.
In the community, spoofers are a controversial topic. They can help in raids or kick Pokémon that have spent their 8 hours in gyms out of gyms. Therefore, these players can even have a use. However, other trainers are completely against it and say: Those who violate the rules should be banned from the game. Regardless of whether they are useful.
