The release of Elden Ring was enthusiastic, but it was not without problems. Now, developer FromSoftware has addressed the biggest issues and reveals what affected players can do until the patch.
For despite the day-one patch, Elden Ring is running anything but smoothly for many. We’ve already noticed this while playing.
PC has been hit particularly hard with performance drops, while the PS5 is struggling with a serious memory bug.
The Xbox Series, on the other hand, seems to have been spared from severe problems.
Now, developer FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco have addressed the issues and published a statement on the publisher’s website.
In it, they outline the major problems they are working on and what players can do while waiting for the next update.
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Everything you need to know about Elden Ring – in 2 minutes
Developer apologizes for issues and gives recommendations
This is what FromSoftware says: In the statement, the developers first apologize for the technical difficulties.
These mainly affect the PC. The game struggles with stuttering and drops in frame rate. Additionally, mouse controls are reportedly faulty for some players.
However, the PS5 is also battling with a bug that affects the save system. There have been instances where the PS5 console shut down unexpectedly while playing. It is unclear how many are affected.
They are working diligently on a new patch that should address the most serious issues. In the process, FromSoftware also provides suggestions for solutions:
Regarding performance issues on PC: The developers recommend installing the latest driver for your graphics cards. This has helped in some cases.
Regarding memory issues on PS5: Until the next patch, you should definitely ensure that you exit your game properly using the in-game options. This should allow the data to be saved correctly.
A patch is in progress for all these issues, which should arrive as soon as possible. It should also bring other bug fixes and performance improvements.
When will the patch come? Unfortunately, a date has not yet been specified.
This is not the first launch of FromSoftware that has suffered from performance issues at the start. However, players are also bothered by other things.
For instance, the PC version has a limit for FPS set at 60. There is also no support for ultrawide monitors, and other small things that one is used to from other games are not present in Elden Ring.
Similar criticism has existed since Dark Souls 1 from 2011. The PC port at that time was released after requests from fans and was in a terrible state, without even supporting mouse and keyboard.
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On February 26, the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto begins. Our guide shows you everything you need to know. Shinys, attacks, raids, habitats, bonuses, and tips. This way, you can make the most of the event.
What kind of event is this? The Pokémon GO Tour: Johto, or Johto tour, is a worldwide event in Pokémon GO. You can buy a ticket for €12, or participate without a ticket. Buyers have some additional content to look forward to.
During the tour, you’ll encounter all Pokémon from the Johto region and have the chance to find each of them in their shiny form. There will also be special raids, research, attacks, and even the opportunity to catch the brand new forms Apex-Crypto-Ho-Oh and Apex-Crypto-Lugia.
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The Johto Tour at a Glance
What kind of event is this?The Pokémon GO Tour: Johto When does it run? On February 26 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM local time How much does the ticket cost? Those who buy a ticket will have to pay around €11.99. Each ticket buyer can choose between the Silver or Golden Edition. What bonuses are there? With Ticket – All Pokémon from the Johto region will appear in the wild, in raids, and as rewards from research. They will be attracted by incense and hatch from eggs. – All Johto Pokémon will also appear as Shiny – There will be a special research featuring Celebi, followed by a Masterwork research. – Incognito in the letters G, O, T, U, R, and J are available – even as Shiny – Special collector medals – Free bundle in the shop – Eggs hatch four times faster – Double candy from hatching eggs – Additional candies for catching Johto Pokémon – Up to nine free raid passes by spinning photo discs at gyms – Exclusive in-game medal – Surprise in snapshots – Special stickers Without Ticket – Some Pokémon from the Johto region will appear in the wild, in raids, and hatch from 7km eggs – also as Shiny – Pokémon like Pichu, Pii, Fluffeluff, and Togepi will hatch from 2km eggs – A timed research related to trainer battles
Date and Times
When does the Johto Tour start? On Saturday, February 26, the Johto Tour kicks off. The starting signal will be at 9:00 AM. The event will run for twelve hours and end at 9:00 PM on February 26.
Choose Edition (Gold or Silver)
What you need to do: Those who purchase a ticket must decide whether to play the golden or silver edition. This affects the Pokémon that will spawn for you from incense. Additionally, you will have higher shiny chances for certain Pokémon depending on the edition.
Your increased shiny chances in the golden and silver edition
Snubbull– as a useful fairy attacker for your collection
Sniebel – Evolves into a strong Dark/Ice attacker
Togetic – as a strong fairy attacker for your collection
Entei – Strong legendary fire attacker
Ho-Oh – As a strong fire attacker for raids and PvP
Lugia – Especially interesting for PvP players
Raikou – Strong legendary electric attacker
Choose Starter Pokémon
What does it bring? Besides choosing the edition, you should also select a starter Pokémon at the beginning of the Johto Tour. Just like you know from the handheld versions. You can choose between
Endivie
Feurigel
Karnimani
The Pokémon you choose will then be part of your research. There are no “must-have Pokémon”. Choose your favorite Pokémon.
Special Research: Get Celebi with a Special Attack
How to get Celebi? All ticket buyers will receive a special research that will reward you with the mysterious Pokémon Celebi. If you catch Celebi during the event, it will know the special attack Leaf Tornado.
Masterwork Research with Apex-Crypto-Ho-Oh and Apex-Crypto-Lugia
What you need to know: Your choice of edition does not affect whether you receive Apex-Crypto-Ho-Oh or Apex-Crypto-Lugia. Whether you play Silver or Gold – you will receive both Apex-Crypto Pokémon as long as you purchased a ticket.
Keep in mind that this Masterwork Research is designed to keep you engaged for a long time. This is not research that you can complete quickly. You will receive it after you complete the special research for the Johto Tour.
What is special about these Pokémon? The first big difference from the regular Crypto forms can already be seen in their appearance:
This is what the Apex-Crypto forms of Ho-Oh and Lugia look like
They both radiate a special aura that changes when they are freed from their Crypto form.
Additionally, they learn exclusive attacks.
Apex-Crypto-Ho-Oh knows the attack “Purifying Fire+” after catching it, which is even stronger than the normal “Purifying Fire”. If you then free Ho-Oh, it learns “Purifying Fire++”, which is even stronger
Apex-Crypto-Lugia knows the attack “Aerial Ace+” after catching it, which is even stronger than the normal “Aerial Ace”. If you then free Lugia, it learns “Aerial Ace++”, which is even stronger
Habitats – When does what spawn?
What is known: During the event, five habitats will change hourly. This applies to all players, even those without a ticket. In different habitats, the spawns of Pokémon in the wild will alternate. You need to participate in all of them to complete your collector challenge.
Neuborkia: 9 AM to 10 AM and 2 PM to 3 PM
Viola City: 10 AM to 11 AM and 3 PM to 4 PM
National Park: 11 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 5 PM
Dukatia City: 12 PM to 1 PM and 5 PM to 6 PM
Silver Mountain: 1 PM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 7 PM
In the last hours, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, all habitats will be active simultaneously. You can catch Pokémon that you missed during the day and complete your collector challenge.
Raids for the Johto Tour
Which bosses are there? It is known that there will be raids featuring Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lugia, and Ho-Oh on Saturday, February 26.
Additionally, you will receive XL special candy bonuses throughout the weekend. This applies to raids where you are physically present.
At least 1 XL special candy is guaranteed from 5-star raids
The general chance of XL special candies is increased in 1-star raids and 3-star raids
This is how the player experience differs: Those who do not want to spend money and prefer to save the €12 can also participate in the Johto Tour completely for free.
You will still see the special trainer NPCs on the map, gain access to special attacks, can perform up to 6 special trades, and benefit from the habitat changes.
What is this bonus? If you evolve certain Pokémon during the Johto Tour, they will learn special attacks that you know from their community days. These include:
You need incense: If you want to play a lot and catch as many Pokémon as possible, you should have an incense in your inventory for each habitat. This increases your chances of catching (good) Pokémon and makes the event even better.
In line with this, you will currently find a Hyperbox in the Pokémon GO shop containing 5x incense, 18 raid passes, 25 ultra balls, and 5 super incubators for 1480 coins. It’s especially worth it if you want to participate in many raids.
A good route: Keep in mind that the event runs for twelve hours. It’s practical if you have a route that takes you past many stops and gyms, so you can gather lots of balls and participate in raids.
It’s best to think about where you want to go in advance and whether the spots will be open during the weekend due to current restrictions. And don’t forget about the corona rules if you’re outside.
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Powerbanks: Charge your powerbanks early enough so you don’t run into issues while on the go. It’s also advisable to bring an extra cable to possibly help other players.
Balls: Collect as many balls as possible so that you can catch many Pokémon during the Johto Tour. This works particularly well during the ball event. You should also open gifts from friends and send new ones.
Clean out your collection: Sort out your Pokémon and make room in your collection. Depending on how much you play on Saturday, you could have several hundred new catches. If you want to use the time effectively, clean up beforehand.
Here on MeinMMO, you will also find a live ticker during the event, where we will inform you directly about all the event’s content. This way, you won’t miss any announcements from Niantic or other information.
For the Johto Tour in Pokémon GO, there is the silver and gold edition. Which one should you choose? We show you which shinies await you behind it.
What you need to know: On February 26, 2022, the big Johto Tour in Pokémon GO will take place. If you buy a ticket, you have to decide whether to play the golden or the silver edition of this event. The main differences are the Pokémon attracted by incense and which Pokémon have increased shiny chances.
Here we provide an overview of the different shiny chances of the golden and silver Johto edition. This way, you can easily decide which is the better choice.
Golden Edition of the Johto Tour – Shinies and Spawns
Spawns through incense: If you light an incense for the event and use the golden edition, the following Pokémon can appear:
Webarak
Skorgla
Teddiursa
Mantax
All of these Pokémon can also be found as shiny. In the following graphic, we show you the Pokémon and their shinies.
Here you can see the Pokémon of the golden edition attracted by incense – On the right the shinies
Increased chance for shinies: You can catch the following Pokémon as shiny forms with some luck. The chances are increased for the selected Pokémon with the golden edition.
Endivie
Feurigel
Karnimani
Webarak
Fluffeluff
Natu
Hoppspross
Sonnkern
Traunfugil
Woingenau
Skorgla
Pottrott
Teddiursa
Quiekel
Mantax
Ho-Oh
In the following graphic, we show you the Pokémon and their shinies compared to the silver edition. The Pokémon Endivie, Feurigel, Karnimani, and Hoppspross have a higher chance of being found as shiny in both editions.
Silver Edition of the Johto Tour – Shinies and Spawns
Spawns through incense: If you light an incense for the event and use the silver edition, the following Pokémon can appear:
Ledyba
Botogel
Panzaeron
Phanpy
All of these Pokémon can also be found as shiny. In the following graphic, we show you the Pokémon and their shinies.
Here you can see the Pokémon of the silver edition attracted by incense – On the right the shinies
Increased chance for shinies: You can catch the following Pokémon as shiny forms with some luck. The chances are increased for the selected Pokémon with the silver edition.
Endivie
Feurigel
Karnimani
Ledyba
Pii
Mogelbaum
Hoppspross
Yanma
Tannza
Botogel
Panzaeron
Hunduster
Phanpy
Miltank
Larvitar
Lugia
How the shinies look can be seen in the graphic further up in the article.
Which edition do you choose? Now it’s your turn. Vote in our poll here and show us which edition you decided on. Or whether you are still undecided.
What you still need to know about the event: To prepare for the Johto Tour, we have summarized important information for you on MeinMMO. This way, you can more easily decide whether you want to participate in the event and whether buying a ticket is an option for you.
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Have you decided which edition you will play in the Johto Tour? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments whether you chose gold or silver and which Pokémon and shinies ultimately provided the argument for playing the respective edition.
Tip: Many trainers coordinate with friends so that one plays the silver edition and one plays the golden edition. Popular shinies can still be traded.
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The Twitch streamer Hillary “SweeetTails” hosted what is simply normal for many streamers: a raid. However, this raid was special, and Hillary’s father couldn’t help but burst into tears. MeinMMO reveals what happened there and shows you the sweet clip.
Typically, she is live for about 4 hours, 4 days a week. On average, she has around 2,500 viewers.
SweeetTails is not just known on Twitch but also on TikTok. There, the American influencer has a whopping 2 million followers and 54 million likes.
She enjoys raiding small content creators on Twitch when she finishes her streams to bring them joy. This was also the case on February 22, but this time her father was present, and he couldn’t believe what was happening.
Father moved to tears: “It’s so beautiful to see someone smile and be happy.”
Why did SweeetTails make her father cry? SweeetTails’ father was present during one of her raids on smaller streamers and witnessed the reactions live.
From 16 viewers, the counter jumped to 2,000 viewers. You could hear through the father’s headphones how happy the streamer was about it. SweeetTails’ dad was moved to tears:
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SweeetTails wrote about the tweet: “There is more to streaming than producing content. It’s about those moments that bring us together. Dad, I’m who I am today because of you.”
The father could hardly comprehend everyone else’s happiness: “Oh, this is so cool. Oh, it makes her so happy – I’m tearing up,” and pulled out a tissue to wipe his tears. He continued:
That’s what makes it fun. Sharing joy, sharing success. (…) It’s so beautiful to see someone smile and be happy in today’s times.
SweeetTails responded that this is exactly why she loves to raid small streamers. That’s why she does exactly what she does.
A beautiful gesture that has become normal for many streamers. However, one should never forget that there is someone on the other end for whom it means the world.
Perception Fragments are a currency in Lost Ark that you obtain through Chaos Dungeons. We from MeinMMO reveal how to farm them best and what rewards you can get for the fragments.
What are Perception Fragments? They are items that you receive when you have completed the first two Chaos Dungeons per day with a character.
They are somewhat like a consolation currency, as you actually want to receive Harmony Fragments or useful upgrade materials for weapons and armor. However, this is only possible in the first two runs per day per character.
On the other hand, you can obtain Perception Fragments endlessly. There is no daily limit for this. The equivalent for Perception Fragments in Tier 2 Chaos Dungeons are Guardian Fragments and in Tier 3, Purification Fragments. They work exactly the same way.
How to farm Perception Fragments most effectively? Actually, you don’t need to farm Perception Fragments at all.
However, if you feel like it, you can complete the lowest Chaos Dungeon, as nearly all enemies here are one-hits if your gear is strong enough. Also, you should only farm the first two bosses and then start over, some players from Korea say.
More exciting than farming is actually exchanging Perception Fragments, Guardian Fragments, and Purification Fragments.
What do you get for Perception Fragments? Useful items that are also found in Chaos Dungeons:
Harmony Jump Stone for 60 Perception Fragments – maximum 20 per week
Harmony Fragment Bag for 180 Perception Fragments – maximum 5 per week
10 Destruction Stone Fragments for 45 Perception Fragments – maximum 25 per week
10 Guardian Stone Fragments for 15 Perception Fragments – maximum 75 per week
Bag of Engraving Instructions of Perception for 150 Perception Fragments – maximum 20 per week
Those who have already advanced to higher tiers also receive items from Tier 2 for Guardian Fragments and Tier 3 for Purification Fragment.
The vendor for Perception Fragments.
Important: The shop is bound to each character. Theoretically, you can therefore buy all these materials with any character. However, these are bound to the respective character, so you cannot invest them in your main character.
How many Perception Fragments do I need per week? If you want to buy all items from the vendor every week, you need 7,350 Perception Fragments. A run to the second boss takes only a few minutes and brings 67 fragments. Therefore, farming should take a few hours a week.
Where can you find the exchange vendor? The magic scholar Jeneca is located near the Chaos Dungeons and will also be indicated with a chest symbol on the map. She bears the nickname “Chaos Dungeon Shard Exchange.” You can usually find her in every city where you can also enter a Chaos Dungeon.
More useful guides about Lost Ark and the currencies can be found in our guide collection:
MeinMMO author Maik Schneider has been sitting in front of PlayStation consoles for 20 years and has been a member of PS Plus for 10 years. He particularly celebrates the “Sharing” feature and is now concerned that a Game Pass for PS4 and PS5 might come at the expense of the best PS Plus feature.
3 subscription models are being discussed, each offering more service the more you pay
However, a change to PS Plus could also alter the old rules that allowed you to save a lot of money over the years
“Spartacus” for PS5 and PS4 could change everything
Which feature is in question? I am referring to the so-called “Sharing”. With this, up to 4 consoles can benefit from the PS Plus advantages without having to pay extra (2x PS5 / 2x PS4).
I have been using this feature since the PS3 days. Back then, I could share my purchased content with up to 5 people: all at no extra cost.
How does Sharing work on PlayStation? You can enable “Console Sharing” in your console settings, and all users on that single PlayStation can use purchased games and the online service PS Plus.
If you set it up on a friend’s console, they can use all your games.
You can only use your own account on your PlayStation to access the games and PS Plus – but often you only use your own account anyway.
Why could this disappear? Over the years, this feature has gradually shrunk. It first went from 5 consoles to 3 during the PS3 era.
With the PS4, the function changed, and I had to set a “primary PS4”. Therefore, only one friend could benefit from it. This has been activated at my girlfriend’s console for years, allowing her to play everything I buy or grab in PS Plus.
Access to the online multiplayer, which is included in the PS Plus package, is also possible.
On the PS5, the function is now called “Console Sharing and Offline Play”. However, this is essentially the same as the primary PS4.
If costs and services increase, there is indeed the risk that Sony will pull the plug on this “generous” feature.
Currently, a yearly subscription costs just under €60, and Sony loses only about €5 per month from sharing. This “loss” would significantly increase if a Game Pass with sharing were to come for PlayStation.
Why could the feature also remain? Currently, I still hope that sharing will remain part of PS Plus – across all possible subscription models.
There is a similar function for Xbox consoles, and if PlayStation removes the feature, it gives another argument for the fantastic offer of the Xbox Game Pass.
So please, PlayStation, keep sharing active. I’ve had my eye on the Xbox Series for a while, and if sharing disappears, my gaming hours on my PS5 will dwindle as well.
What do you think about the topic? Do you use sharing? Do you support a Game Pass for PlayStation? Discuss with us in the comments.
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Elden Ring is finally here, and players can now explore the vast, open world of the action RPG from the Dark Souls creators. However, some important things are easy to overlook. Especially an NPC that can make the game much easier for you.
What kind of NPC is this? We mean Renna, the Witch. You have probably already seen her face in our title image. She plays a short but important role at the beginning and gives you a very useful item: A Summoning Bell.
With it, you can summon help in particularly tough areas in the form of various NPC enemies.
That’s why you can easily miss her: First of all, Elden Ring isn’t a really linear game; the open world is a massive exploration place, as we show in our review. You can follow a prescribed path but still won’t be able to find everything right away.
Renna also appears in a location you visit right after starting the game. The catch: She can only be found there once you reach a later point.
So there’s a possibility that you won’t return for a long time and miss her entirely.
Or worse: You return, but don’t expect her and even overlook her.
Therefore, we will tell you where she appears and how the summoning works.
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Elden Ring – Find Renna and Obtain the Spirit Calling Bell
Where can Renna be found? You can initially find her in the Church of Elleh, which you come across right after the tutorial. There is also a merchant and a forge anvil to perform initial upgrades.
However, Renna will only appear there once you’ve activated the Site of Grace at the ruins before the gate. Doing so will also give you Torrent, your spirit horse.
Now you just need to fast travel back to the Site of Grace at the church and you will find Renna on a wall, to the left below the church tower.
Talk to her and confirm that you are the Accursed one.
Does she stay there? No, eventually she is no longer at the church. If you take too long after receiving your mount, you will no longer find her there.
But that’s not a problem. Once you find the Grace Table, you can buy the bell from an NPC for 100 runes.
Here you can see the merchant from whom you get the bell.
Here you see some of the different ashes you can find.
How does it work? First, you need to find corresponding spirit ashes to perform a summoning.
Then you must have enough FP, or mana, to perform the summoning. To increase your FP, you can level up the “Spirit” attribute or use certain talismans.
Where can I find ashes? Essentially, they can be found all over the game world. Some can be found in dungeons, and some are obtained from certain enemies. You will automatically come across them as you progress through the game. However, it won’t do you any good without the Spirit Calling Bell.
You cannot summon spirits everywhere; this is only possible in certain areas where you encounter particularly numerous or tough enemies. Additionally, summoning is usually possible in most boss fights.
These can be spirits that even support you with buffs, assist you with ranged attacks, fly, or can even be summoned in large groups.
Here, there is a wide selection suitable for various situations. This is especially useful for players who can only play alone or offline and have issues with the difficulty of Elden Ring.
At launch, Elden Ring had some initial issues. However, the developers have already commented on the current problems and revealed what you can currently do.
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In ESO there will be a controversial feature with the upcoming Update 33. There will be account-wide achievements from then on. But what sounds good at first glance is not liked by all players of the MMORPG. They wish for an option, which is not shared by the developers. Learn everything about the topic here at MeinMMO.
What is the new feature about? In the upcoming Update 33, ESO will finally get a feature that other MMORPGs like WoW have had for a long time. It involves account-wide achievements.
This means that – if one of your heroes masters an achievement – all other heroes of your account can display this achievement and its associated titles.
Up until now, players had to painstakingly complete the achievements they wanted on a hero, which has cost a lot of time, especially for accounts with many characters.
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What do the players say about it? To improve accessibility, developer ZeniMax wants to make the achievements account-wide. However, this has faced criticism. Players who have already invested many hours into achievements with their twinks complain that this work is now literally for nothing.
Other players in the ESO forums also see an important argument for the replay value of ESO here. Because farming achievements on twinks is an important reason for some to play ESO. That would simply disappear.
Other players, however, are looking forward to the new feature. User Vexen from the ESO forum says:
I would like to have the ability to use titles that I have earned for any character, for whatever reason I want. When this was announced, I didn’t know a single person who was upset about it, and people were excited. Please don’t assume that the ten or twenty people [who reject the feature] are the majority.
For many players who wouldn’t have bothered grinding achievements, this feature is probably a good idea, which is probably the reason why the developers implemented it in the first place.
Players want the choice, but the developers say ‘It won’t work’
What do the players want as a solution? Nevertheless, there are enough players who belong to some camp but are open to a compromise. Because – as the players say – it wouldn’t be a problem to make the feature optional for each character. One could simply enable the feature for some heroes and not for others?
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What do the developers say about it? However, ZeniMax gives a clear answer to this question. In a FAQ about the new feature, community manager Gina Bruno writes that this cannot be done piecemeal. Rather, it is a complex process of merging databases.
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Therefore, they cannot make exceptions and cannot offer an option to turn the feature on and off. That would nullify all the advantages this would provide for performance in the game.
It seems that the developers are not willing to meet the community’s wishes here. You will have to deal with the account-wide achievements when they come to the PC version of ESO on March 14.
What is your opinion on this feature? A good idea or a big nonsense? Let us know in the comments.
The new expansion Witch Queen has also enabled access to interesting exotic weapons in Destiny 2. The next desirable weapon exotic is the All-in-One grenade launcher Dead Messenger. MeinMMO tells you how to get it and especially where to find the catalyst.
In Destiny 2, Guardians are currently quickly scoring the new weapons from the Throne World and are completely immersed in the exciting content. So it’s no wonder that you already see many players playing in the Throne World with the new exotic weapons. The first exotic was available directly in the season pass. Other weapons became available after completing the grand and impressive “Witch Queen” campaign through various quests.
These exotics have already been used by players:
“Big Overture” was available for season pass holders at rank 1, for everyone else at rank 35.
“Osteo Striga” is received by those who complete the Witch Queen campaign. This unlocks a blueprint in the “Crafting Menu” in the Enclave. If you have extracted enough materials, you can craft the weapon yourself.
You also receive the exotic grenade launcher Parasite only after completing the campaign. After that, Ikora will give you the quest “Of Queens and Worms”.
What has been discovered now? Meanwhile, the first Guardians have already discovered and unlocked the fourth exotic weapon. The 1-shot grenade launcher “Dead Messenger” in stylish rainbow-like oil puddle design.
The grenade launcher “Dead Messenger” is a clever 1-shot grenade launcher.
After that, the next weapon exotic is likely waiting for you in the new Witch Queen raid “The Oath of the Apprentice” . This starts on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 7 PM.
What makes the weapon Dead Messenger so special? This weapon, besides Parasite, is another exotic grenade launcher. It belongs to the season of the Reclaimed and has a few clever special abilities.
Trinary View: When firing and upon impact, the weapon unleashes a wall of three energy waves that obliterate everything within range as soon as they hit the ground.
The Basics: The perk allows you to change the energy type (Solar, Arc, or Void) of the weapon flexibly, similar to Hard Light.
MeinMMO tells you how to grab this fantastic exo-weapon.
How to obtain the weapon exotic Dead Messenger in Destiny 2
Who can earn the weapon? Only season pass holders can enjoy this new exotic. All other players do not have access to it.
How do I get the exotic weapon quest? To get started, you must play the introduction to season 16 “Growing Tensions”. You receive it during your first visit to Ikora Rey in the Enclave.
After that, there are several mission steps to complete. When visiting the H.E.L.M., you will then receive a new quest at the War Table named “Operation Elbrus”. It is something you can only complete over several weeks.
The good news is that you won’t have to wait until the end of the quest to get the exo-weapon quest for “Dead Messenger”.
The quest progression is self-explanatory and you simply complete the first six steps of “Operation Elbrus” until you can speak with Lord Saladin at the War Table. In the further course, you will then receive the exotic quest “Death for the Messenger” from Empress Caiatl in the H.E.L.M., granting you access to the mission “Vox Obscura”.
Complete the exotic mission “Vox Obscura”
With the mission in tow, your path now leads you to a bunker on Mars. From there, psionic anti-Caiatl propaganda is spread.
The activity has a power level requirement of 1550.
Use the artifact mods, as you will encounter unstoppable champions during the mission.
You will also find a few special mechanics that need to be cracked.
You will receive the exotic at the end of the “Vox Obscura” mission from the loot chest.
The mission is definitely enjoyable. The well-known PvE player Esoterikk has already completed “Vox Obscura” – and of course solo.
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We can already tell you that there is a catalyst for the grenade launcher Dead Messenger. This adds the perk “Turnabout”. However, it is currently time-gated – so not yet available.
When can you earn the catalyst? You will likely be able to grab the catalyst already next week, on March 1, during the weekly reset at 6 PM.
What makes the catalyst better?
The catalyst activates when you break the shield of an enemy or a opposing Guardian while they are using their Super.
The weapon then grants you a handy overshield, thereby providing more protection.
How do you obtain the catalyst? Similar to the old exotic missions, for example for “Tale of a Dead One”, you receive the catalyst when you complete the mission “Vox Obscura” again, but on the higher difficulty “Grandmaster”. Whether there is a time limit here is still unknown.
Here you can find more useful tips for Destiny 2: Witch Queen:
Do you find the exotic grenade launcher interesting? A little extra shield can never hurt. But do you think the exotic could also become an indispensable option in the endgame? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
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On Wednesday, February 23, Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris was back on Twitch. But the biggest streamer in Germany seemed unwell. He said it wasn’t a big comeback yet, and he didn’t know how he was doing. He is still in a tough phase of his life. However, he felt the need to return for a “small stream.” At the peak, 60,000 people wanted to see the streamer from Buxtehude.
This is the situation:
MontanaBlack is the biggest Twitch streamer in Germany. With streams of shooters like Fortnite and Call of Duty, he built a virtual following of over 4.3 million people. This ranks him 33rd worldwide on Twitch.
But MontanaBlack also frequently makes headlines with controversies. He was banned from Twitch for misogynistic behavior and was publicly criticized by ZDF satirist Jan Böhmermann for allegedly steering youth towards the far-right.
In the last 2 weeks, he had been missing from Twitch and social media. A dental surgery under general anesthesia had taken a toll on him physically, and there were also personal circumstances outside the internet that MontanaBlack doesn’t want to talk about. But now he is back — at least a little.
MontanaBlack was banned from Twitch for misogynistic behavior:
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MontanaBlack says he’s “better than totally awful”
This is what MontanaBlack says about his return: The 33-year-old streamer looks a bit unwell as he sits in his gaming room and greets his audience:
I hope you all are doing well. I hope you were able to bridge the time while I wasn’t live. This isn’t some “I’m fully back now” talk. It might also be that I won’t stream for another week after this. I’m seeing how I feel about it. Right now, I felt the need to come online for a little moment. Because, of course, I felt like something was missing in a certain way.
MontanaBlack said, however, that he is still not entirely back to normal. He hasn’t even found the strength to reply to all the colleagues and friends who checked on him and wished him a quick recovery.
For him, it’s an overwhelming feeling to turn on the live stream and see hundreds of people sending him positive, but also negative messages and wanting something from him.
“Mentally and physically at the end” – “Still in a tough phase”
What does he say about the reasons for his absence? MontanaBlack did not want to comment on that yet. In addition to the dental surgery, there seems to be another aspect that is occupying him “in his head”:
It should be solely my decision whether I want to say something about it or not. Currently, I don’t consider it essential.
He had been mentally and physically at the end. One should respect his need for a break. It is still a tough phase in his life, but the last few days have been somewhat better:
So better in the sense of ‘still crap’, but better than ‘completely awful.’
His break has nothing to do with NFTs, in any case. There had been “things” in his life 15 days ago that he did not expect. They apparently pushed him into a crisis. For a week and a half, he stopped eating, living only on iced tea and cigarettes.
Then, the surgery came on top of that.
MontanaBlack can already smile again when he is asked about “gray hairs” – that’s just the bright light. After all, he is only 23 years old, as his fans know:
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How did the stream go? Monte streamed for over 3.5 hours, the first stream in 10 days. At its peak, 59,707 people watched him – an average of 47,388 people. This is slightly above his average for the last 30 days, but it was no “huge highlight.”
Some streamers stage their first stream after a long absence as a big event, announcing their return weeks in advance and aiming to break records on Twitch.
That was clearly not the case with MontanaBlack. There was no grand staging, just a stream to say that he is feeling better. At least better than totally awful.
Recently, MontanaBlack also found himself entangled in some controversies:
Destiny 2 offers you, thanks to Witch Queen, not only a new, exciting campaign, but also a side story in the form of the new Season 16. Here, the Cabal and Guardians fight together against the Hive threat in the new mode “PsiOps Battlegrounds”together.
What kind of mode is this? This is the new seasonal activity of Destiny 2. In Season 16, the Cabal and Guardians work together on a strategy to drive the Radiant Brood away from various known locations. The mode is somewhat similar to the battlegrounds from Season 13. However, Bungie has introduced some new features to bring fresh air to it.
If you haven’t seen the trailer for the season yet, we embed it for you here:
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Destiny 2: New trailer for Season 16 shows how Cabal and Guardians fight side by side
Relaxed fighting against Light’s Hive Warriors
What makes the mode better than its predecessor? In the PsiOps Battlegrounds, the Guardians are sent to known locations to free them from the Hive. If you participated in the Season of Caiatl, you will notice some similarities. But Bungie has learned from the past: The new mode does not become boring, even after several runs.
This is what the new mode does differently from the old battlegrounds:
New enemies in the form of Hive Guardians who heat up the combat
Old locations offer refreshed environments in the Hive style
Cool thought journeys let you dive into the mind of the Radiant Brood
The seasonal artifact can finally be used as a weapon
Cabal work and fight with us
Caiatl works together with us – A “friendship” is formed
With the new enemy types and the inception journeys into the thoughts of the Radiant Brood, the activity feels good. Bungie has also taken a step further and made the seasonal artifact weaponized specifically for the activity.
Players can use the artifact to drain the light from the Hive Guardians and take them as hostages to the H.E.L.M. There, they will be examined to find out how Savathûn was able to bathe her brood in light.
How do I access the mode? To do this, you need the season pass of “Season of the Risen.” If you have the pass, you just need to follow the story of Caiatl. This starts in the hangar, where Caiatl has parked her ship, with a discussion between the Cabal and the Vanguard.
If you want a little change from the Throne World and to collect some cool moments in an exciting environment with a three-man fireteam, you should definitely try this mode!
What do you think of the newly revamped Battlegrounds mode of Season 16? Do you find it tedious or do you enjoy taking down Hive Guardians? Let us know!
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Finally, the time has come: Elden Ring is finally here. MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer has already had the opportunity to play the action RPG from the Dark Souls developers in advance. For him, the big star is the open world, which even tramples other giants in the category.
Almost 7 years after Dark Souls 3, it’s here, Elden Ring has been released worldwide. This is the latest game from the creators of the Soulslike genre, which was established in 2009 with Demon’s Souls. FromSoftware, the studio behind it, is also known for other critically acclaimed titles like Sekiro and Bloodborne.
Like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, Elden Ring is an action RPG played from a third-person perspective. You choose a class, create a character, and venture into the open game world.
Elden Ring is one of the most anticipated games of 2022 and has been longed for by fans for years.
I was able to play the PC version for around 50 hours and got a fairly extensive impression of Elden Ring. I had the full version of the game available, so I could play without restrictions. Only the already announced day one patch was not yet available.
Elden Ring claims the throne of open-world games with its game world, even surpassing genre giants like Zelda: Breath of the Wild or The Witcher 3.
The Witcher 3 and Breath of the Wild are considered some of the best open-world games in recent years and I feel similarly. However, other titles are also drawn into comparison.
Who is writing this? Tarek is a passionate fan of FromSoftware games. From Dark Souls to Bloodborne to Sekiro, all these “Soulslike games” are among his favorite titles. Accordingly, he has spent countless hours exploring their fantastic worlds in detail. Besides that, he has a lot of experience with open-world games. From numerous Assassin’s Creed titles to The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Horizon: Zero Dawn, The Witcher 3, Ghost of Tsushima, Breath of the Wild, Red Dead Redemption 1-2, The Division 1-2 – these are just a few examples.
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Just a small note: In this review, I avoid spoilers as much as possible because Elden Ring has held back a lot before release. It is advisable to play the game beforehand with as little information as possible.
Our preview focuses mainly on the open-world aspect. More extensive tests of all mechanics can be found with our colleagues at GameStar with a very good score of 91 and GamePro with an even better score of 94. On Metacritic, Elden Ring also boasts fantastic numbers:
My answer is clear: Yes! The open world is even the star of Elden Ring for me. Not the fantastic gameplay or the RPG mechanics, which I have already touched on in my preview. No, the most impressive aspect is the game world, “The Land Between,” the interstitial land.
I have never seen such a large game world, where the activities and content feel so natural. Nothing feels forced, nothing is a mere laborious task.
And there are quite a few optional activities:
Ruins
Castles
Optional dungeons in various forms like caves, mines, catacombs, etc.
6 large areas with additional hidden locations
Various treasure maps lead you to cool places
NPCs await discovery and often have side quests for you
Experts can compare the optional dungeons in length and gameplay feel to the Chalice Dungeons from Bloodborne, only without the random level design generation.
We are only allowed to show you screenshots from 2 areas: Limgrave and Liurnia.
In the game world, there are also numerous mini-bosses and hidden loot to discover. Where there isn’t any equipment or other valuable items to collect, you’ll find intriguing points of interest or even NPCs who can provide you with information about the game world, story, or other things.
In the best case, there’s even a new quest or a new merchant to be found. And even if you just ride straight ahead, you could still pick up some crafting materials along the way.
It also relies on the virtues typical for FromSoftware games:
RPG mechanics
Third-person perspective
Dark, mysterious fantasy setting with quirky characters
Numerous weapons, armors, and types of magic
Complete, lore-rich stories that are, however, told very modestly with only a few but epic cutscenes
A high, challenging difficulty level
Nested level labyrinths with smaller and larger areas
Unconventional multiplayer with co-op and PvP
No fixed quest structure
The biggest and best innovation is the gigantic open world.
I have never had the chance to explore a better open world
The effect at the start of the game is similar to when you first step out of the cave in Breath of the Wild and see the vast Hyrule before you:
On the left, you see Zelda: Breath of the Wild, on the right Elden Ring.
So I often found myself in situations where I strayed off the path. I had my next goal right in front of me, but on the horizon, I saw a ruin in the opposite direction. So I set off there first.
On the way, however, I stumbled upon two giants pulling some sort of mausoleum on wheels. Behind them followed a whole company of enemies. After a successful battle on horseback, I found a valuable treasure on the strange wagon.
I continued my way to the ruin but stumbled upon a dungeon and got lost there during my first mini-boss fight.
After an hour of aimless wandering, I suddenly found myself in a completely different area, in front of another dungeon and wondered: “How and why did I actually end up here and where am I?”
That was one of many key moments, and it eventually became “explore, explore, explore.” The competition offers almost nothing comparable. In very few open-world games does one have the feeling of really getting lost – and wanting to get lost.
But Elden Ring is designed so that even the map only helps to a limited extent in finding your goal and you have to find your own paths.
Furthermore, you must uncover them first. If you also follow quests and explore the landscape, you learn more about the story and usually also receive valuable rewards.
Especially in direct comparison, many competitors look old here.
Breath of the Wild has many side activities, but the variety is limited. Repetitive shrine puzzles, the same weapons and items as rewards, or even somewhat cheeky tasks like the 999 Korok seeds have evolved into agonizingly long grind tasks.
Red Dead Redemption 2 offers side activities as well, but they are more designed to stage the game world and are a fun distraction. However, they do not motivate in the long run.
The Witcher 3 remains one of the best open-world representatives in terms of side quests. However, in terms of variety, it cannot keep up with Elden Ring, and the rewards are seldom as comparably useful.
I don’t really want to start here with games like Far Cry or Assassin’s Creed, which established the notorious Ubisoft formula.
How the new weather system affects the gameplay and why the PC performance has somewhat dulled the experience, you can read on page 2 – as well as my and colleague Irina Moritz’s conclusion.
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Since December, there have been rumors and speculation about “Spartacus.” It is said to be an attempt to create a Game Pass for Sony’s PlayStation. Now there are finally more concrete details, including the expected subscription models and prices. Find out everything that is known so far about Spartacus here on MeinMMO.
What is Spartacus about? Spartacus is not a new action game where you play wild gladiators, but a code name for Sony’s attempt to establish something like a Game Pass for PlayStation.
Currently, the big competitor Microsoft is achieving great success with its Xbox Game Pass. Subscribers can play hundreds of games at no additional cost, including many brand new titles that are available in the Pass at launch. A current example is the highly anticipated Total War: Warhammer 3.
What are the three subscription models and their costs? According to the site VentureBeat and the expert Jeff Grubb (via Twitter), there is now information on how the new “Game Pass” could be structured. It is believed to include three tiers with elements from Sony’s previous subscription services PS-Plus and PS-Now. The branding and terms are expected to come from PS-Plus:
PS-Plus – Essential: This is essentially the PS-Plus subscription you already know. You get a few games per month at no additional cost as well as online access. This subscription costs 10 dollars per month.
PS-Plus – Extra: Here you get everything from the Essential level plus the Game Catalogue. This is a collection of hundreds of older games that you can download. This feature was previously included in PS-Now. This subscription costs 13 dollars per month.
PS-Plus – Premium: Here you also have the option to stream games instead of installing them. So it’s a cloud gaming service like Stadia or Geforce Now. In addition, there are “Classic Games” and “Game Trials.” This subscription costs 16 dollars per month.
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What are Classic Games and Trials supposed to be? The streaming feature was also previously included in PS-Now, but what are Classic Games and the Trials supposed to be? There is no information about Classic Games. Jeff Grubb also does not know what that is supposed to be. The Game Trials, however, are likely preview versions of games that you can play before release. It is suspected that these are time-limited demos, similar to those already available from EA.
What about movies and series? Earlier rumors mentioned that there would be not only games but also series, movies, and music in Sony’s new “Game Pass.” After all, the anime provider Crunchyroll was acquired by Sony in 2021. However, Jeff Grubb (via Twitter) knows nothing about movies and such. The information that has leaked so far only speaks of games in the new PS-Plus subscriptions.
What about PS-Now? Sony’s new subscription offerings will all operate under the PlayStation Plus label. The PlayStation Now brand will be discontinued, and its features will be integrated into the PS-Plus subscription models.
When is all of this coming? According to Jeff Grubb, the launch of the new PS-Plus is imminent. There are no official statements, but it is assumed that it will happen in March.
What do you think of the features that are likely to come with the new PlayStation Plus service? Do you think Sony can seriously compete with Microsoft, or is this just a weak attempt to challenge Microsoft? Let us know in the comments.
Microsoft’s Game Pass is expected to become even more attractive soon, as with the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, their players will likely soon be included in the Pass.
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With Eintracht Spandau, YouTuber HandOfBlood and his agency INSTINCT 3 have sent a team into the highest German league in League of Legends. The start was rocky with many defeats, earning them ridicule. However, the team has since regrouped and finished the first split in 2nd place.
Eintracht Spandau lost the first four matches very clearly. Many mocked them since HandOfBlood had previously announced a long-term ambition to compete for the EU Masters. That is the highest prize you can win in Europe outside of the LEC.
However, they lost the Berlin derby against BiG. At the halfway point of the season, the team stood at 4 wins and 5 losses in 8th place. At least 6th place had to be achieved to make it into the playoffs and compete for a possible EU Masters spot.
By the end of the season, Eintracht Spandau really stepped up. They managed to win 7 games in a row. They always relied on the same strategy. On February 24, the grand finale took place against Unicorns of Love Sexy Edition, where nothing less than 2nd place in the league was at stake.
Eintracht Spandau dominates the dragons and thus every game
How did the last match go? The last match in the spring split of the Strauss Prime League was Eintracht Spandau against Unicorns of Love. The winner of the match would move up to 2nd place, while the loser would remain in 4th place. There was a lot at stake, as 1st and 2nd place in the regular league at least qualify for participation in a play-in tournament for the EU Masters.
However, the match went just as most fans of Eintracht Spandau are now accustomed to. Right on the five-minute mark, Obsess was at the dragon and easily secured it. The second and third dragons also went to HandOfBlood’s team.
While Unicorns of Love could secure more kills, overall, Eintracht Spandau was ahead in objectives like platings, towers, and dragons. At minute 22, there was a risky but spectacular Baron kill from Spandau, made possible only because the opposing jungler Lurox had no Smite.
Eintracht Spandau then played the rest of the match without taking major risks, allowing them to destroy the opposing Nexus at minute 27. Particularly notable was the performance of Pride in the top lane, who had some good 1v1 and 1v2 scenarios, and Obsess, who as a jungler had the best stats for Spandau with 3/0/1.
You can watch the entire match on YouTube (from 4:54:00):
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What do the players say about the success of Eintracht Spandau? Eintracht Spandau finishes the first split since the team’s inception in 2nd place – with 12 wins, 6 losses, and recently even 8 wins in a row.
Thus, they are qualified for the upper bracket of the playoffs and have secured 3rd place there. With a victory over either GamerLegion or the team that progresses to the semifinals, they can achieve direct entry into the EU Masters Spring 2022.
The way the coaches put the team together. They did not select players by name and fame. They chose in a way that they knew we would play well together, that we all had the same mentality and would work hard.
We have strong opinions on things, discuss them, and learn quickly. We are the team with the best macro in the Prime League and we are evolving faster than the others.
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What’s next? In just a few days, the playoffs will begin for the first teams of the Prime League. On Tuesday, March 1, MOUZ and BIG will face each other. The special aspect here is that the playoffs are played in a best-of-five format.
What do you think of Eintracht Spandau? Do you follow the team and the league closely? Or do you only watch the highest division, the LEC? And if not, do you trust Spandau for a good spot in the EU Masters?
The well-known Twitch streamer Tyler1 achieved an interesting success in the past week. For this, he earns respect from many players and other streamers:
Elden Ring received outstanding reviews from critics. A few hours after release, the image looks a bit different for users. Here, the mood is rather divided. MeinMMO tells you more.
97 % – That’s the impressive score that Elden Ring has achieved on Metacritic. Even after release, this number still applies to the PS5 version of the game. On PC, the game has an impressive 95 % there (via Metacritic).
Thus, the FromSoftware game belongs to one of the highest-rated games of all time. What players think about it will be revealed on Metacritic only from Saturday. Because that’s when the user reviews will be unlocked.
On Steam, these reviews are now open, and players themselves see things a bit differently shortly after release than the critics. On the store page of Elden Ring, the ratings are only balanced a few hours after release. Of about 15,000 votes, only about 60 % are positive (via Steam). What happened?
However, the PC version has been hit particularly hard. And players on Steam are also complaining about this.
TrevMizer writes after about 9 hours of play: ‘Loads of stutters and frame drops. And why isn’t there an unlocked framerate in 2022?’
Hesgad says Elden Ring is the ‘worst port I’ve seen in a while’
ChaoZz writes: ‘My God, it’s just frustrating. Isn’t it too much to ask to be able to play a game at release? The game has such severe technical issues that it won’t even start.’
Besides the frame-rate drops and startup issues, players are also upset about poor keyboard & mouse controls as well as the lack of ultrawide support.
It also seems that the performance may have deteriorated rather than improved after the Day-1 patch. At least that’s what people like reviewer SkillUp say on Twitter.
What is also noticeable: Apparently hardly any player has serious problems with the gameplay itself. Even though many positive reviews also address the performance issues, they are excited about Elden Ring as a game.
Among the nearly 60 % of positive votes, there are about the following statements:
Call of Duty: Warzone released a new update on the evening of February 24th. The highlight: the nerf of the broken submachine gun PPSh-41 from Vanguard, which was overpowered due to a bug. Why the MP still rocks and what else the update brought, you can find out from MeinMMO.
Now the exaggerated damage has been fixed, but the weapon remains a beast
CoD Warzone: Update 24.02. – Patch Notes
When does the update come? The patch is already online.
How big is the update? The update was tiny and you hardly need to download anything.
What did the update bring? The highlight is definitely the fix for the OP-PPSh, along with a few bug fixes.
Much too high damage of the PPSh-41 (VG) fixed
Adjustments to the mission distribution in all modes (more bounties)
No stun grenades anymore in the Gulag
Problems removed that froze the game at match start
Glitch removed that allowed infinite Nebula ammunition
More changes concern graphical issues in the game. If you want to take a look at the complete list of English patch notes yourself, you can find them at developer Raven Software (via ravensoftware.com).
PPSh after nerf better than before
Was the PPSh nerfed to the ground? No, in fact, the submachine gun from Vanguard even benefited from its short OP excursion.
You now deal more damage with the MP to the chest, arms, and legs at all ranges.
The PPSh-41 was already considered strong before the unintentional over-buff and could now also move up in the weapon meta in the long term. If you loved the weapon during its short OP phase, don’t stow it away directly in the weapon cabinet. Give it another chance.
In Pokémon GO the 7th generation will probably be released soon. Dataminers have now found important changes. The announcement might follow this weekend.
What is it about? Trainers in Pokémon GO eagerly await the release of the 7th generation. It includes 88 Pokémon in the Alola region PokéDex and would offer trainers the chance to search for and catch many new monsters for their collection.
The release might be closer than previously thought. Because dataminers have just made an important discovery.
7th generation release soon? What’s new
This was found: On reddit user martycochrane shared a list of PokeMiners. These are dataminers who regularly check the game’s code and look for changes.
The post states that “all Pokémon of the 7th generation” have been pushed forward – including the Ultra Beasts.
Note: The Ultra Beasts are the mysterious Pokémon Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Kartana, Celesteela, Blacephalon, Poipole, Naganadel, and Stakataka.
Additionally, the dataminers state that all Pokémon currently know the move “Last Resort”, which apparently is a placeholder for the actual moves.
What do the Pokémon look like? On reddit user neko_13 showed an overview of the Pokémon with their English names a few years ago at the release of the 7th generation. We’ll share the gallery here:
Noteworthy:
The Pokémon Lusardin (Wishiwashi) has different forms for “Solo” and as a swarm.
All forms of Meteno (Minior) have been considered. This includes the meteor form as well as the forms Red Core, Orange Core, Yellow Core, Green Core, Light Blue Core, Blue Core, and Purple Core.
Mimikyu (Mimikyu) has three forms: Normal, disguised, and revealed.
Necrozma has a normal form, an Ultra form, the Dusk Mane form, and the Dawn Wings form.
Magearna has a normal form and forms for the original colors.
When is generation 7 coming to Pokémon GO?
This is the big question that is currently in the room. When will we receive official information from Niantic regarding the 7th generation? Looking at recent events, the announcement could already be right around the corner.
On February 27th is Pokémon Day. The official Twitter account of Pokémon Japan tweeted an image showing that there will apparently be news about Pokémon GO on February 26th. Until now, it was assumed that the news would revolve around the Johto Tour, but now trainers suspect that on that day the release of generation 7 in Pokémon GO will be announced.
What are the chances? It is possible that Niantic grabs the announcement just before Pokémon Day to reveal the new Pokémon. During the Johto Tour, it would be a celebration for the players who are already in the hunting fever, and the news would spread quickly within the community.
That the dataminers have now made these finds clearly indicates that Niantic is working on a release. Whether it actually happens as “soon” as all the indications suggest is hard to say. So, you should maintain a certain skepticism.
On Friday, the long-awaited release of FromSoftware’s latest action RPG: Elden Ring is finally here. We at MeinMMO summarize for you 7 important things you should know before buying it.
What is Elden Ring? The game is developed by FromSoftware, which is particularly known for the “Dark Souls” series.
Elden Ring also takes a similar direction, just notably more ambitious at every turn. It is played from a third-person perspective. You choose a class, your appearance, and dive into the gigantic open world, the Lands Between.
There, you can explore a vast sandbox consisting of wide plains, mountains, deep ravines, and all sorts of dangerous places. You can learn more about it in our video that gives you a 2-minute overview of Elden Ring:
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Everything you need to know about Elden Ring – in 2 minutes
However, we want to summarize some specific points that can help you decide whether Elden Ring is for you. Of course, completely spoiler-free.
Buy and Preorder Elden Ring – Bonuses and Editions
What editions are available? Overall, Elden Ring comes in five different versions. Not all of these editions are available for every platform on which Elden Ring is released.
Unfortunately, both Collector’s Editions are mostly sold out and only available at very high prices on sites like eBay. However, you can keep an eye on the shops from Amazon (via amazon.de) and Bandai Namco (via store.bandainamco.eu) in case new copies become available.
However, the number of Premium Collector’s Editions is limited to 6,000, so don’t expect any restock. Here are the contents:
Here were the preorder bonuses: If you ordered before the release, you will receive the bonus gesture “The Ring”. This gesture can be used directly in the game at launch, but you can also find it during the normal game progression.
Additionally, preorders also receive a digital adventurer’s handbook. The description states: “This handbook contains everything you need to know for an adventure in the Lands Between.”
Elden Ring has a massive open world
One of the most important innovations in Elden Ring compared to other FromSoftware games is the open world. Not only is it huge, but it is also freely explorable: almost everything you see on the horizon in Elden Ring can be explored.
Players explore the Lands Between in Elden Ring, and it has a lot to offer.
6 different regions
You can visit these regions in any order.
The game world has a day-night cycle and dynamic weather.
There are mini-bosses, hidden loot, random events, and quests.
Optional dungeons with their own bosses in caves, mines, catacombs, etc.
What MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer thinks of this open world can be read here:
However, you should plan for significantly more time. The massive open world with its secrets and many bosses will make up an absolute lion’s share of the playtime in Elden Ring.
How many hours one can maximally invest in the game is currently hard to estimate. MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer has invested about 50 hours in the game and is far from finishing it.
Academic and journalist Cameron Kunzelman said about Elden Ring on Twitter: “The game is destructively large. I’ve spent hours on it and feel like I’ve only seen 2% of the game.”
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How hard is Elden Ring? Like all FromSoftware games, Elden Ring expects you to achieve gameplay perfection. You need to learn the complex combat system, develop good timing, and bring a lot of patience and a high frustration tolerance.
The developers openly state that they love the notorious elements of old games as designers and therefore reuse them. Therefore, if you play games to unwind after a stressful day, you are in the wrong place – Elden Ring is a hard nut to crack that requires your attention and effort.
However, Elden Ring is only hard, never unfair. You always know what you died to and why. Thus, you can learn with trial and error and attentive gameplay to master even the trickiest situations.
More information about the difficulty of Elden Ring, and tips on how to still succeed in the game can be found here:
Elden Ring offers multiplayer in both PvP and co-op modes. While it generally works well, it is traditionally not very intuitive or user-friendly. We summarize the basics here; for more detailed information, check out the following article:
This is how the co-op mode works: Players are “summoned” into your game world. This is done through specific items that allow you to call other players to you.
You can call up to two additional players for help, meaning you can travel with a maximum of three players. While the world is open to you, you cannot use your horse and cannot simply enter the next dungeon. The co-op mode differentiates between dungeons and open world.
If summoned players die, they are sent back to their world. Even if you defeat a boss, the summoned players will be sent back to their world and must be called again. If the summoner dies, all co-op players lose.
This is how the PvP mode works: With specific items, you can initiate an invasion into the world of other players. Your goal is to kill the player in their own world.
Conversely, you can also become a victim of such an invasion – even if you are in co-op mode.
You can also initiate specific PvP duels. You use a different item for these than for invasions. This way, you can find players who are looking for a fight against real opponents like you.
No typical classes
What classes are available? In Elden Ring, there are 10 classes, ranging from Warrior to Mage.
You can choose from the following classes:
Vagabond
Hero
Warrior
Prisoner
Bandit
Astrologer
Prophet
Beggars
Samurai
Confessor
You can find out what makes these classes special here:
Despite this selection, classes in Elden Ring work differently than in most RPGs. Only the equipment and starting skills are affected. Throughout the game, you can distribute additional skill points at will, thus changing the possible weapon and armor choices as well.
If you start the game as a Warrior and then put all your skill points into Wisdom, you can still play a Mage class with appropriate armor.
Thus, the class choice most significantly affects the start of the game but has few to no long-term consequences.
System requirements – How good must your PC be?
How powerful must my PC be? In addition to PlayStation and Xbox consoles, Elden Ring is also available on PC. To get the game running there, you need the following hardware:
In the reviews, the PC performance was often criticized. Our authors also faced issues on PC like severe FPS drops, which sometimes led to seconds-long freezes. A Day-1 patch is promised to address these issues.
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In the MeinMMO podcast, we tell you why February 2022, thanks to Elden Ring, is so great.
These are the 7 most important things you need to know about Elden Ring before the release. PC players launch at midnight on the night of February 24 to February 25. Console players can start an hour earlier at 11:00 PM.
Are you excited about the game? Or are you still undecided, perhaps because of the game’s high difficulty? Let us know in the comments.
As a marketing gimmick, Elden Ring currently offers a chance to make 100 players Elden Lords and even do something good:
The latest patch of World of Warcraft has been playable for a few days now. But is the patch worth it? Is it even fun? We want to find out.
The latest patch of World of Warcraft, Eternity’s End, has been live for almost 3 days now. Many players have fought through the first chapters of the Zereth Mortis campaign, taken a look at the new Torghast mode, and are preparing for the start of the new season and the fresh raid. It’s time to listen to the community and find out how you feel about the current patch.
What can be played already? Since the release last Wednesday, a number of content pieces have been playable that you can dive into. These include:
Zereth Mortis with numerous quests, rare enemies, and treasures
The new reputation faction “The Enlightened”
The “Cipher of the First” system with the cute Pocopoc, who accompanies you everywhere and unlocks new bonuses.
The new Torghast mode “Jailer’s Gauntlet” with challenging fights and fresh rewards.
What’s coming up? Many contents and innovations will only become accessible in the coming weeks. These include:
The new raid “Mausoleum of the First” with a total of 11 bosses.
The new “Mythic+” season with the two Tazavesh dungeons and fresh affixes.
The “Double-Legendary” feature that makes your characters even stronger.
A new PvP season with a new arena.
The still pending chapters of the story campaign.
Along with this, some cinematics will be released. Especially the victory over the final boss in the Mausoleum of the First, the Jailer, is likely to contain an exciting cinematic. But also the yet-secret final story chapter of the campaign could bring a highlight and advance the story between Sylvanas and Tyrande …
But let’s get to you. We want to know how patch 9.2 Eternity’s End is received by our readers. Simply choose the answer that best reflects your experiences with the new patch.
If your response option is not listed for any reason, or if you want to elaborate on your answer a bit more, simply leave a comment under this post and let us know what you particularly like about the patch – or, on the contrary, what really bothers you.
Your opinion matters to us!
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Elden Ring has already received many good reviews above 90%, as the review site Metacritic shows. A major criticism, however, is the technical aspect of the new From Software title. Performance issues occur mainly on PC, but also on consoles like PS5.
What is the problem with Elden Ring? Although the game is receiving top ratings from the global press, this new open-world soulslike is struggling with severe issues. The combination of an aging engine and DirectX 12 often leads to performance issues.
While the Xbox Series X and S are also affected by these problems, they can be resolved relatively easily here. There is also a way for PS5 fans to play smoothly at 60 frames per second. However, it seems that the PC is currently hit the hardest.
Even in performance mode, the Xbox Series X and PS5 cannot always maintain 60 FPS and often drop to 45 frames per second.
In the quality mode of both consoles, 60 FPS is rarely reached, sometimes dropping down to 30.
In addition to performance issues, important settings like ultrawide support and an open frame rate cap are missing on PC.
Is there a Day 1 patch? Yes, it is already available on the servers and is around 13 GB on PC. Although it has improved the situation, it is still far from optimal on PC and consoles.
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PC version struggles with FPS drops and pop-ins
How bad is it on PC? The problems with the PC version seem to far exceed those of the consoles. The PC version of Elden Ring not only has issues with general performance but also with loading objects.
This results in frequent freezes that severely disrupt the gameplay. Whenever the game loads new enemy types or objects, “stuttering” can occur. This means that individual frames freeze briefly, causing the game to stutter.
While these issues improve as the length of a gaming session increases because the game caches certain objects, there are other issues that are more persistent. Upon entering a new area, even with good hardware, the game drops to as low as 40 FPS, as Eurogamer reports.
Furthermore, it should be noted that PC players also have to forgo some features that they are normally accustomed to on a computer. Elden Ring does not provide an open frame rate and tops out at 60 FPS, as the game simply does not allow for more.
There is also no support for ultra-wide monitors, and some graphics options are not as detailed as you would expect from other PC titles.
Detailed information can be found in this video, which, however, is still regarding the network test:
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The video for the release version should be available soon and will be added here.
What can you do about the problems with Elden Ring?
What helps on Xbox? Both the Xbox Series X and S offer the option VRR, which stands for Variable Refresh Rate. While this option does not necessarily make your game run smoother, it gives the impression that it does. The VRR option significantly reduces the number of perceptible stutters.
The downside is that not only the console but also your TV or monitor must support this function. However, if you have both, you can simply enable VRR in your console settings and enjoy a pleasant experience with Elden Ring.
Elden Ring: Instead of PS5 version, better the PS4 version?
What helps on PS5? This is already more difficult, as the PS5 version struggles with much harsher performance issues and the Sony console unfortunately does not offer VRR functionality. Here we recommend switching to the PS4 version and playing it on PS5.
You will have to forego high resolutions, and some environmental effects do not look as beautiful as in the native PS5 game. The PS4 version of Elden Ring is currently the best option to achieve consistently stable 60 FPS on PS5.
What helps on PC? Currently not much. There is, however, the option to use various VRR services like Nvidia’s G-Sync or AMD’s FreeSync on PC. These services make the game look a bit smoother, similar to the Xbox.
Nevertheless, the PC version of Elden Ring is currently facing the toughest issues. However, this is something that future patches could address, and will likely do so. There is currently no official statement regarding this.
If you are not too eager to play Elden Ring and only have a PC to play the game, it is advisable to wait for the next patches. Additionally, you will need a decent PC because, as found out by Gamestar, Elden Ring cannot be started at times with less than 12 GB of RAM.
Many are considering playing on PS5 instead of PC or Xbox, as the PS4 version currently seems to be the only way to play smoothly at 60 FPS on the new Sony console. Others, however, are saying they will wait for the next patches and thus do not want to play Elden Ring at release.
Sen1c92 writes (via Twitter): “I knew I should have waited, damn. Well then, back to Horizon, lol.”
Other users still have hope, as St_Dismas writes (via Twitter): “I fully expect that some hobby-professionals from reddit will quickly fix these errors with fan patches.”
RobinNico9 is less optimistic (via Twitter): “And that’s exactly why I usually wait to buy games like this. I should never take them at launch.”
What do you think of Elden Ring? Did you pre-order the title and can you live with the technical problems? Do you think a fix is already on the way and won’t take long to arrive?
Or do you simply not care about minor stutters and are still looking forward to this soulslike? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
