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.
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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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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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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.
Everything you need to know about Elden Ring – in 2 minutes
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.
The press embargo for Elden Ring has been lifted and the first reviews have appeared. Those who checked the interim status on Metacritic might have rubbed their eyes. Critics are overflowing with praise, crowning the game as one of the best of all time.
On Metacritic, the popular review aggregation site, Elden Ring currently has a score of up to 97. This makes FromSoftware’s action RPG one of the best games of all time – it currently sits at number 8 on the Metacritic Hall of Fame.
On the PS4 and PS5, the game has a rating of 97 with currently 37 reviews (via Metacritic)
On the Xbox, the game has a rating of 95 with currently 8 reviews (via Metacritic)
On PC, the game has a rating of 95 with currently 33 reviews (via Metacritic)
Even though these numbers may change over the days and weeks, it is an impressive success for Elden Ring.
Even in the MeinMMO editorial team, the game is received excellently:
These are the scores for Elden Ring: In the following overview, you will find several publications from around the world and their ratings (via Twitter).
Critics express their enthusiasm not just in numbers.
In particular, the open world is highly praised. Most reviews describe it as at least equal to that of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The combat system is also said to be, as expected, excellent. Additionally, the game shines with higher accessibility compared to other FromSoftware games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, or Sekiro.
The colleagues from GameStar give the game the second-best grade they have ever given in their history. You can see their test in the video here:
Michael Obermeier from GameStar writes:
For me, Elden Ring opens not only the once niche genre of Soulsborne games to a whole new audience but also shows the assembled competition what makes a good open world. And that hopefully sets a precedent.
Jason Schreier from Bloomberg also writes, for example:
Elden Ring is one of the best games I’ve ever played. It combines the wonder of Breath of the Wild with the intricate design of Dark Souls. It is more accessible than previous FromSoftware games, but just as thrilling, challenging, and haunting. An enormous achievement.
There is hardly any criticism. Only the PC performance is widely criticized, but the Day 1 patch is expected to bring improvements. Occasionally, poorly explained mechanics are also seen as a negative point.
It’s now common for there to be large marketing campaigns around the release of big games. In the latest one, Elden Ring and publisher Bandai Namco have a special opportunity for 100 players: They can earn a title and a small piece of land in Scotland.
What is this action about? Yes, this is completely serious. 100 players have the chance to win an official title and land in Scotland. At least that’s what the colleagues from VGC.com report.
The background of the contest is the storyline of Elden Ring. You play the role of the Tarnished, who is tasked with reassembling the shattered Elden Ring and ascending to become the Elden Lord or Elden Lady.
Through this action, players can essentially become “real” Elden Lords and Ladies. They don’t even have to do much and they’re helping a good cause.
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100 players can become Elden Lords and Ladies – and even do something good in the process
How does it work? The action is a raffle by Bandai Namco in collaboration with Highland Titles.
In this, 100 selected players will ultimately receive the title “Lord” or “Lady” and become “owners” of a small piece of land.
Can anyone in Germany participate? Unfortunately not. Participants must be from the UK or Ireland and provide a reason why they deserve the title and land, simply send it to the appropriate email and hope to be selected: [email protected].
What is Highland Titles? This is a Scottish platform that sells real titles and associated plots of land in the Highlands of Scotland.
Anyone can actually buy a title, regardless of where they live. The website even has a German version. These plots do not serve as residences.
It is much more of a program that protects the landscape from destruction, as it constitutes private property.
The proceeds from purchased titles and mini-plots go into nature conservation.
Here you see the package that winners will receive.
Therefore, one cannot really speak of true ownership here, but rather of a right of use: “You receive a personal right to a plot of land and our permission to use our registered trademarks Laird, Lord, and Lady of Glencoe.”
You can essentially do whatever you want with the land, within normal legal limits,” says Highland Titles. “We also retain rights to prevent the land from being used for hunting and shooting. The land can only be used for conservation purposes.
The use is thus limited to the pure purpose of preserving the nature there. You cannot build a villa on your Scottish plot, but only contribute to the preservation of nature. Additionally, one can visit the respective reserves and inspect their plot there.
The areas are a maximum of 9.2 square meters in size. So there isn’t much building space at all.
What does the title of Lord or Lady bring? The titles may be officially used, but are rather a gimmick and provide no real benefits. But hey, you officially get to call yourself Lord or Lady of Glencoe.
When does the contest start? It starts with the release of Elden Ring on February 25 and runs for 2 weeks, until March 11.
What’s happening in Elden Ring? Since today, January 25, the official release of the action RPG has occurred and there are extensive reviews of the action RPG. On Metacritic, Elden Ring received fantastic ratings at launch and had a score of a whopping 97 around 5 PM.
There is plenty of praise for the game world, but the gameplay and enhanced mechanics have also received great acclaim from critics. However, Steam players are not as enthusiastic. They criticize technical problems and give considerably more mediocre ratings.
Developer FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco have already addressed the issues and apologized. Additionally, they spoke about upcoming fixes in the next patch.
The gaming publisher Activision Blizzard has commented on a report by arguably the world’s most renowned gaming insider, Jason Schreier. According to him, there will be no new Call of Duty in 2023. Activision Blizzard has partially contradicted this.
What kind of rumor is this? The probably most renowned gaming journalist worldwide is Jason Schreier. He is known for his major insider reports on the development of games like Anthem, Cyberpunk 2077, or Destiny 2. Whether you like him or not, he is considered to be exceptionally well-informed and connected. Apparently, many dissatisfied game developers at major studios turn to him, as he guarantees them anonymity and reach for their issues.
Yesterday, Schreier cited anonymous sources: According to them, for the first time in more than 17 years, there would be no new Call of Duty in 2023. The shooter originally planned for 2023 by Treyarch has been postponed to 2024. This information was provided to Schreier by his anonymous sources.
Activision Blizzard: “Exciting offer for 2022, 2023, 2024”
This is the statement from Activision Blizzard: Activision Blizzard has now issued the following statement.
We have an exciting offer of premium and free Call of Duty experiences for this, next, and the year after. Reports stating otherwise are false. We look forward to sharing more details with you when the time is right.
Activision Blizzard
“A denial that denies nothing”
What is the problem? The statement from Activision Blizzard does not say that a new Call of Duty game will be released in 2023. They only state that “exciting premium and Free2Play experiences for Call of Duty will come out.”
Reports saying otherwise would be incorrect – but that is not what Schreier said either. It was not stated that “nothing” is coming for Call of Duty, only that no new game is being released.
So it’s not a real denial. If you take the statement from Activision Blizzard at face value, it means that something related to Call of Duty will appear in 2022, 2023, and 2024, but not necessarily a new full-price game every year.
Schreier stands by his statement and gets more specific.
Schreier says: More DLCs for the then new CoD: Modern Warfare will come in 2023
This is what Jason Schreier says: Schreier, the one the statement is actually about, called the statement a “non-denial denial”; a denial that denies nothing. He sees nothing that contradicts his statements.
He is now getting more specific:
Activision Blizzard had several meetings yesterday regarding the news
It sounds as if the plans for 2023 are still nebulous
Even two weeks after the release, Lost Ark is still plagued by technical difficulties. The community is particularly upset about the Crystalline Aura, which is paid for but is constantly missing. We from MeinMMO summarize.
What is the problem with the premium service? The MMORPG Lost Ark is actually and fundamentally Free2Play. You can enjoy the game without having to spend money, and even the Pay2Win items in the shop are manageable.
However, there is an optional premium service in the game, the Crystalline Aura, which provides you with tangible advantages. It costs about 10 Euros per month and can also be earned with in-game currency. Additionally, the aura was part of all pre-order packages.
Furthermore, Amazon offered 3 days of Crystalline Aura as compensation for previous problems. One can therefore assume that a large part of the player base currently has access to the premium service.
But we speak in the subjunctive because the premium service often simply does not work. Already since the soft-launch on February 8 and even worse after the actual launch, the MMORPG has had severe issues with the shop system.
For many players, the Crystalline Aura is often inactive for days or is displayed as active, yet does not provide the promised benefits.
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In this podcast, the MeinMMO team discusses how Lost Ark feels after 30, 60, and 120 hours.
How often does the problem occur? This varies greatly and apparently is not server-dependent. While some users experience everything functioning normally, the aura is missing for other people on the same server at the same time.
This is extremely annoying because teleporting then suddenly costs silver, while it is completely free with an active aura. Even upgrading your own island takes longer without the premium service.
MeinMMO author Mark Sellner has faced the issue nearly every day for over a week. Even when the aura occasionally works, it usually doesn’t last long. Also, when you ask around in the community, it seems the problem occurs very frequently and affects many players, and they’re getting really frustrated.
“Are there no compensations for this?”
How are the players reacting? Initially, the reactions to the missing aura were often characterized by understanding. This was mainly because Amazon consistently communicated that they were aware of the problem and were working on it.
Currently, there have already been several updates that were supposed to solve the problem, but even after the latest patch on February 24, the error persists. Slowly, this is testing the patience of the community, which can also be seen in the comments in the forum and on Twitter.
The fans are annoyed that their paid bonuses continue to expire without them even being there or being able to use them. Apart from the initial 3 extra days of Crystalline Aura, Amazon has not announced any further compensations.
This goes so far that some players extend this issue to the queues. In the forum, sentences like: “I have 10,000 people in the queue every day, and in the 1 to 2 hours that remain to play, the aura is not active. Basically, we are missing numerous whole days of Crystalline Aura”
Amazon has already announced that they are still working on the issue in collaboration with Smilegate. When the next potential fix is due, however, remains unknown at this time.
What do the fans say? The mere announcement of the last patch on Twitter on February 24 managed to gather over 800 comments, many of which are negative and revolve around the issue.
TraXim writes: “Sorry, but how could you ruin this? The aura doesn’t work properly, the matchmaking doesn’t work at all, and the game is unplayable even after the hotfix.”
Slid3rek writes: “The aura is not working again on the EU servers. I just want to remind you that this is a paid service that most of the time doesn’t work. I’ve lost so much silver because of it…”
Even KanJacca is disappointed: “The Crystalline Aura is already out again. I appreciate how much effort you put into improving things. But it’s so annoying to not have access to content that you’ve already paid for and not receive any compensation for it.”
What exactly does the Crystalline Aura bring? The following advantages come with the premium service in detail:
No costs for using Triports
50% discount on the Ocean Liner
A premium title
Daily interactions with NPCs +1
Life skill point regeneration +10%
2 additional Bifrost slots
-50% cooldown on the song of return
Waiting times in the fortress -10%
Fortress energy regeneration +10%
More EXP
What do you think of Amazon’s current efforts? Is the publisher doing enough to get the game back on track, or are you currently just as annoyed by the bugs? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
Ukrainian Oleksandr “s1imple” Kostliev (24) is the best “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive” player in the world. He is an AWPer for the team Natus Vincere, the current world champions in CS:GO (Steam), and he was awarded by the leading eSports site for CS:GO as the best player in the world. Last night, s1imple made a desperate plea to Russia: Please, please, stop, I can’t take it anymore, we all need peace. This is not CoD Warzone, this is reality.
Who is s1mple?
The 24-year-old Ukrainian is a stoic type who has long been considered the best or at least the second-best CS:GO player in the world. Over the years, there have always been discussions about whether he is the best or his rival, a Frenchman, but in 2021, s1mple won the world championship title and is currently leading once again.
s1imple streams occasionally on Twitch, he is rarely seen there, but when he does stream, it is an event. In one scene, he was so caught up in professional gaming, that he forgot he was alone in his room. He started giving his professional teammates commands next to him, even though they were not there. He had a brief lapse and thought he was in a match. The Ukrainian has been banned multiple times on Twitch because he used a word in his language that he believes is perfectly fine, but which Twitch sees as a terrible swear word.
However, yesterday there were no jokes and good mood. s1mple reached out to the world public with pleading tweets. His homeland is under attack.
s1imple tweeted yesterday: Actually, s1mple has been in a good mood on Twitter lately: On February 21, he proudly showed off his award as the best CS:GO player in the world from HLTV.org. He shared pictures of himself and teammates, joked around, and was in a good mood.
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This changed abruptly with the escalation of the Ukraine conflict yesterday, Wednesday afternoon. The first tweet was still: “This news is exhausting me.”
Then he pleaded in Russian: “Please, please, stop, I can’t take it anymore, we all need peace.”
In the afternoon, the tweet came: “They are dropping bombs on my city” – s1mple hails from Kyiv.
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“We cannot pretend that everything is okay – It is not”
This is what his team says: s1mple plays for the world champion in CS:GO, Natus Vincere, a team made up of 3 Russians and 3 Ukrainians. They are also reaching out to their fans and saying: “We cannot possibly pretend that everything is okay. It is not. We are devastated.”
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Here are the reactions: The appeal in Russian to end the war has now received 70,000 likes and over 6,000 retweets.
For many following CS:GO and gaming, Ukraine and Russia feel far away. However, because someone they know, like s1mple, is so directly affected, it becomes evidently more real.
Time and again, catastrophic events in the real world also reach players in MMORPGs:
The tweet about bombs being dropped on Kyiv has even garnered more attention.
Our expertise at MeinMMO pertains to gaming. Anyone wanting to learn more about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is advised to check official sources or news magazines for information:
– Putin attacks Ukraine (via spiegel-online) – War in Ukraine: Russian troops take over Chernobyl, Great Britain decides on extensive sanctions against Russia (via nzz) – Vote in the Russia crisis (via auswaertiges-amt )
Many wish for s1mple and his family to be safe. People are reassuring each other that s1mple is currently in Katowice, Poland, but overall there is a somber atmosphere on social media.
For many following CS:GO and gaming, Ukraine and Russia feel far away. However, because someone they know, like s1mple, is so directly affected, it becomes evidently more real.
Time and again, catastrophic events in the real world also reach players in MMORPGs:
The manufacturer Roccat has introduced its latest gaming mouse. This is the Roccat Kone XP. MeinMMO presents all the details.
The manufacturer Roccat has introduced a new gaming mouse with the Roccat Kone XP. According to Roccat, it is the spiritual successor to the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered. This is an all-round mouse aimed at a wide group of users.
We still consider Roccat’s Kone Aimo Remastered to be one of the best gaming mice you can currently buy. MeinMMO introduces what the new mouse from Roccat is capable of.
The Kone XP is the successor to the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
Roccat describes the Kone XP as a “hybrid mouse” that should be suitable for all areas of use. You should be able to play shooters as easily with the mouse as you can play complex MMOs. Furthermore, the mouse should also work well in a home office.
What does the mouse offer? The mouse offers you 15 buttons, to which you can assign up to 29 different functions. The weight is around 100 grams, making it about 20 grams lighter than the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered or the Logitech G502 Hero.
The mouse uses a transparent design in contrast to the Aimo Remastered.
Inside, Roccat has again installed its proprietary optical Owl-Eye sensor, which is based on PixArt’s PAW3370.
On the outside, it adopts a transparent design, which Roccat had also used for the Kone Pro and Kone Air. Roccat opts for maximum transparency, which may be quite a change for many users.
What is the price of the mouse? The mouse costs 89.99 Euros and is expected to be available from March 29, 2022. You can already pre-order the mouse.
Roccat could make its best gaming mouse even better
Roccat clearly compares its new Kone XP with the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered. The manufacturer retains the ergonomics, but has made several changes to the design and especially to the internal components. These include new mouse switches, an improved cable, and especially a new mouse wheel. With these changes, Roccat could especially address the annoying issues of the Aimo Remastered.
Roccat compares the Kone XP with the Kone Aimo Remastered
What did not work with the predecessor? The Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered had a few annoying issues. Anyone who has used the mouse knows the frustrating scrolling problem with the mouse wheel. The cable is also very stiff and did not appeal to us during testing. You can read our test of the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered here on MeinMMO.
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Two strong alternatives are currently available at a lower price
What alternatives are there? Currently, there are several alternatives if you’re looking for a strong all-round mouse for your games:
The Logitech G502 Hero is one of the most well-known all-rounders and offers good ergonomics, many buttons, and an optional weight system. The mouse is quite heavy at over 100 grams.
The SteelSeries Rival 5 is also an all-rounder. Weighing around 80 grams, the mouse is significantly lighter than the G502 or the new Roccat Kone XP. The ergonomics are primarily aimed at larger hands, making it difficult for smaller hands to reach all the buttons.
How the two alternatives perform in practice can also be read here on MeinMMO. We have extensively tested both the Rival 5 and the G502 Hero and will tell you which mouse we liked the most:
In Destiny 2 Guardians exploring the new Witch Queen location “Savathun’s Throne World” can discover several things. Among them are some hidden secrets, like the golden region chests that are not always easy to find. To help you reach your goal quickly, we have listed all the locations of the total of nine golden chests for you.
What are the region chests for? In Destiny 2, region chests are not just collectibles. Finding them all allows you to complete the Triumph “Rich Spoils” and also get some loot.
Additionally, the golden chests are also somewhat useful in the quests of the new Throne World vendor “Fynch”.
In the quest “Trust Goes Both Ways” you need to actively search for three group chests to progress.
In the quest “The Gift of Appreciation” you are to discover nine region chests. These are specifically the golden chests. If you’ve already discovered these beforehand, this step in the quest is completed by the way. If not, follow this guide.
Where can the region and group chests be found? While you can find regular boxes all over the Throne World, the region chests are a bit more hidden. In each area, Miasma, Mire, and Fluorescent Channel, there are only 3, which can only be opened once and then disappear.
Please note: You can only find the region chests if you have the Destiny 2 expansion “The Witch Queen” installed.
These are the locations of all region chests in Savathun’s Throne World.
Witch Queen Region Chests: All locations in the Mire
How many region chests are there in the Mire? Start in the Mire, the landing point in the new Throne World, where you can also visit the world vendor Fynch. In this swamp, you will find the first three region chests.
The first chest is located in the middle of the swamp area, where the quest “The Ghosts” starts. It is on a small plateau under a rock overhang.
For region chest 2, head to the bridge at the Fluorescent Channel. On the side towards the Mire, you need to jump, right at the bridge. The chest is located on a small, slightly set-back platform in the middle.
Region chest number 3 is located in the bottom right near a white building. You need to jump a bit and get to the hanging black lamp on the left building. From there you can access the roof, and the chest is located behind it.
To make it easier, we will embed a corresponding video that shows you the exact way to the region chests.
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Witch Queen Region Chests: Video about all locations in the Mire
Witch Queen Region Chests: All locations in the Fluorescent Channel
For the first region chest in the Fluorescent Channel, you need to go to the eastern side of the area. There are three tall buildings over a rock ledge. Here, a bit of jumping and climbing skills are required. Jump onto the adjacent building and then climb onto the roof of the middle building. The region chest hides on the back side.
Once you have this one, proceed to region chest number 2. It is just behind the first chest at the opulent waterfall statue. Carefully jump down to the base and collect the chest.
The last region chest in this area is located near the gate. Not hard to find if you just check behind the wall.
You can check out the exact way to all region chests in the Fluorescent Channel in the video by Woocoo.
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Witch Queen Region Chests: Video about all locations in the Fluorescent Channel
Witch Queen Region Chests: All locations in the Miasma
Chest 1 is located pretty much in the center of the area. There are usually a few Cabal enemies hanging around, apparently guarding Cabal technology. Once you arrive, you should also spot a cave entrance. Explore it and you will find the golden region chest.
The second chest leads you to the lower section of the Miasma area. There is a dilapidated Cabal building. The chest is located quite high up, so you need to jump up and around a bit. But at a certain height, you can already see the chest and know where to go.
Almost done. The last and third chest in the Miasma is to be searched again in a cave. On the eastern side, there is a pretty large cave entrance. Hard to miss.
You can check all three locations again in the video if it doesn’t work right away.
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Witch Queen Region Chests: Video about all locations in the Miasma
Have you discovered all the region chests yet? Or are these items something you no longer search for? Write us a comment about how you feel about hidden things and whether you would like to see more of them.
For all Guardians who want to know how to level up quickly and efficiently in Destiny 2, we have put together a short guide that reveals exactly that:
