DOTA 2 is one of the largest games on Steam. It has now reached a new peak of players that hasn’t been seen for many months. The reason might be related to Netflix.
What is the current status of DOTA 2? According to steamcharts, Dota had 786,118 concurrent players in January 2022. The last time this MOBA had so many players was over a year ago—in May 2020.
With the massive number of players, DOTA 2 is currently in 2nd place among the most played games on Steam, right after Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and a solid distance ahead of the long-time favorite PUBG: Battlegrounds.
The game from Valve has maintained strong player numbers for years, which rarely fluctuate significantly. This usually happens during major e-sports events that are among the biggest in the world or during new seasons in DOTA 2.
This time, however, nothing occurred to explain such an increase. At least not in the game itself.
At the same time, the game mode Aghanim’s Labyrinth has been updated with new rewards, and an exclusive reward crate for the “International 2021” is now available. The tournament had its finale in October 2021.
What does Arcane have to do with it? At the end of 2021, a similar series to Dragon’s Blood called Arcane was also released on Netflix. However, this one focuses solely on the story of League of Legends, the major competitor of DOTA 2.
Everything about Arcane is fantastic, except for the ending – Review
Initially, Dragon’s Blood caused little stir for DOTA 2. It’s possible that the interest in the series and thus in the MOBA has grown only through the success of Arcane.
Since the player counts for DOTA 2 have steadily increased since September 2021, with some fluctuations before, several factors are likely at play here. The e-sports scene is particularly celebrated in DOTA 2:
On January 27, the content for 2022 was announced for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. The upcoming DLC Update 33 Legacy of the Bretons will introduce account-wide achievements. Sounds good so far, but there is also a downside. MeinMMO author MiezeMelli gives you important insights.
What do account-wide achievements mean? In ESO, you can create up to 18 characters. Until now, achievements have been bound to the character. However, the developers now want to offer achievements account-wide, across characters.
That sounds good at first. You complete a quest and then immediately receive the corresponding achievement account-wide. But there is a catch to it all. And that’s exactly what I want to write about in this article. Because it affects me personally as a passionate ESO player who has been involved in ESO since the beta with a short break (3/4 year).
Who is speaking here? MiezeMelli has been playing The Elder Scrolls Online since the beta. Since early 2018, she has regularly streamed ESO on Twitch and has been part of Bethesda’s official ESO Stream Team since the end of 2020. Since January 2018, she has been creating videos (Raid Triples, Guides, DPS Tests) on YouTube. She has over 7,000 hours of gameplay on 18 different max-level characters, with which she has already earned multiple Trifecta titles. She currently has 2011 Champion Points in ESO (01.02.2022). On MeinMMO, she has been responsible for everything related to ESO, particularly guides, since May 2021.
Veterans feel neglected in ESO. This unfortunately seems to confirm with this change. And I was actually in good spirits when I tuned into the big announcement stream on the official Bethesda channel (via Twitch) on January 27.
The announcement itself lasted about 30 minutes. The Bretons as the focus for the next story didn’t blow me away, but the card game sounded to me like it could be interesting. Only in the post-show were account-wide achievements mentioned as a “Quality of Life” feature.
You can no longer see which character achieved an achievement
And that hit me really like a punch in the face, as I have spent the last years in ESO unlocking achievements on different characters. It is quite frustrating when this gameplay time and the associated effort are simply gone. And this primarily affects long-time players.
But I still tried to think positively, maybe there would still be a way to see on which character you achieved the achievement. That would solve the problem. So I waited until Monday for the new DLC to come to the PTS.
Unfortunately, my concerns were confirmed there, as it is indeed only displayed which character completed an achievement first.
I checked the achievements of two of my characters, both of whom have completed the achievement “Hero of Level 10”. Indeed, it only states that it was completed by one character for both characters.
Reward effect for repeating achievements is missing
Another problem is simply the missing reward effect. Why would players want to repeat content in the future for which the achievement has already been completed? Until now, there was an incentive to repeat these achievements on multiple characters.
It simply still feels good to receive an achievement. It rewards the player. That would simply be eliminated in the future. I see this as a big problem, as ESO could lose its incentive for some players.
Critical voices are increasingly present in the official ESO Stream Team
Not only do I have concerns regarding the new change. There are other voices in the official Stream Team that address problems with account-wide achievements and even upload their own video for it.
NefasQS posted a nearly 18-minute long video on February 3, 2022, in which he addresses various aspects:
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Since the changes are well received by part of the community, I believe a solution needs to be found that is fair to all sides. My idea would be, why not simply have both? Account-wide achievements in the sense that the achievement points are cross-character and character-specific achievements so that you can see which character achieved an achievement at which point in time.
A cross-character insight into all achievements would also be a good idea and indeed represents a “Quality of Life” change for all players.
If you are interested in more about ESO, you might also be interested in this:
How do you see the planned change? Are you looking forward to it or do you find it rather frustrating? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Have you heard about the ESO events? No matter how you answer this question: If you want to get the numerous rewards from the events, our ESO Event Ticker is certainly worth your while. There we will inform you in good time about upcoming and ongoing events.
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On Friday evening, a major event ran for Pokémon GO, attracting trainers with promo codes. The codes provided free items. However, they were surprisingly limited and excluded many trainers.
What kind of event was it? On Friday night, the four-hour stream of the Mobile Games Show kicked off with famous German-speaking influencers Kalle, Shurjoka, Marius Angeschrien, and Rezo. They competed against each other in various games related to Pokémon GO, LoL Wild Rift, Gumslinger, and Cats in Time.
The team from Pokémon GO announced beforehand that during the stream, 10 promo codes would be released, which each trainer could redeem up to 5. Attracted by this news, trainers waited on Friday evening for the new promo codes and were then severely disappointed.
Promo codes only redeemable limited, thousands left empty-handed
What the codes were supposed to provide: Each code redeemed by trainers grants the account 50 Poké Balls, a lure module, and an incense. With up to 5 promo codes, each trainer could have secured 5 incenses, 5 lure modules, and 250 balls. An exciting prospect that prompted many trainers to take time for the live event on Friday evening.
Those who were lucky and acted quickly could secure promo codes
What the problem was: Shortly after the first promo codes were released around 6:17 PM, some trainers noticed that the codes were not working for them. They were invalid, as indicated by the error message. However, some trainers reported that they were able to redeem the codes.
Within an hour, all 10 promo codes were released. Some trainers could only redeem one to four of them, not the hoped-for five. A bad mood spread in the community. What was the problem?
Apparently, Niantic had set a limit on the codes. Each individual code could only be redeemed by a specific number of trainers. Once that number was reached, the code became invalid.
In practice, this meant that a new code was exhausted within about 5 minutes (sometimes less). So, anyone who was in the chat or with us in the live ticker and did not redeem the code immediately was left empty-handed. Given the reactions in the community, this was the case for some trainers.
What the players say: We have some reactions to the event on MeinMMO.
Also on Twitter and reddit, the action circulated. Occasionally, trainers showed that they were successful in redeeming a few codes. Rarely does someone say that five codes worked.
Conclusion: The promo code action was a good idea that unfortunately was very limited in its execution. In the YouTube stream, where the codes were distributed, there were about 1,500 active viewers in the first hour. When the moderators then announced in the chat that the last codes were distributed and that Pokémon GO would be concluded as a topic, the viewer count dropped to about 500.
The players’ desire to obtain free items through promo codes was and still is great. We experience this here on MeinMMO again and again when new promo codes appear outside of such events.
That Niantic limited the codes to the extent that many thousands of trainers could not redeem a single code is a questionable decision. We hope that future events of this kind will go better.
Did you get lucky? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments if you were part of the stream or our live ticker and how many codes you managed to secure. Do you think it’s good that only the fastest trainers were rewarded, or should Niantic come up with a different solution for events of this type next time?
Share your opinion with the community here.
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The gaming expert Jason Schreier has commented on the recent announcement of GTA 6. While he aligns with the concerns of some fans, the new GTA installment doesn’t seem to be too far away.
Who is the insider? Jason Schreier is a recognized journalist with strong connections in the gaming industry. He is known for speaking with developers and employees and bringing uncomfortable topics to light. For example, he wrote the major exposé on crunch at Cyberpunk 2077.
He also has his contacts within the GTA developer Rockstar. He already spoke in 2020 about GTA 6 being much further along than many fans think. However, Rockstar has remained tight-lipped. At least until now.
Following the announcement that work on the new GTA installment is already underway, Schreier is now discussing a potential release. While he phrases it cautiously, he seems to be quite confident.
“Wouldn’t be shocked to see the announcement this year”
This is what Schreier says: In a tweet, Schreier reveals that he expects to see the announcement for GTA 6 – or rather the new installment – still in 2022. He specifically says:
I wouldn’t be shocked to see the announcement for Grand Theft Auto VI later this year with a fake release date in “Fall 2023” that then shifts to 2024.
When asked why Rockstar would do such a thing, Schreier speculates about the upcoming quarterly report conference from Take-Two. Other users find the statement plausible, as both GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 were delayed after their announcements.
A release in 2024 isn’t as far off as many fans believe. Some anticipate a release in 2025 or 2026, believing that Rockstar Games needs a lot of time for the world and new features.
This is what fans say: The community is currently still skeptical but also somewhat uncertain. Rockstar’s own statement was quite vague. It says: “We are pleased to confirm that active development for the next installment of the ‘Grand Theft Auto’ series is in full swing. We look forward to sharing more as soon as we are ready.”
On reddit, user turbojeebus states: “That’s like the explanation you give your boss when he asks for the status of a project that you haven’t even started yet.” Speculations suggest a timeline of up to 7 years into the future.
However, 2024 seems to be a tentative date among fans. A release around that time is also frequently discussed. But official statements are still lacking. Of course, we will keep you updated as soon as we know more.
In the meantime, you can look forward to the fact that at least the still ongoing GTA Online will soon also come to the new consoles:
Dying Light 2 is an exciting action RPG with zombie infection and a strong story element, which you can experience completely in co-op with up to 3 friends. When this is possible in the game, who gets the progress, and which problems can occur, you will find out on MeinMMO.
Here you will find all the important info about the co-op mode of Dying Light 2:
When is co-op possible?
How do I join friends?
What happens to the story progress?
Why isn’t multiplayer working?
What about crossplay?
Which versions can play together on PC or console?
What can I do if there are problems?
If you have problems with the co-op mode or just want to know how playing together in Dying Light 2 works, you will find the right answers here.
Dying Light 2: Unlock Co-op
When can you play co-op? In Dying Light 2, the co-op mode starts after the prologue. It takes 90 to 120 minutes until you reach the point in the story that can be played together.
Shortly after you infiltrate a hospital, you talk to Hakon on the roof. He gives you binoculars, and you should scout out a few locations with them. After that, you have free access to the first part of the city and finish the prologue at the same time.
Now you can play together – however, all co-op players must have completed the prologue to participate in the co-op session.
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What can be played together? After completing the prologue, there are no limits to the co-op mode. The rest of the zombie adventure can be fully experienced with friends.
How do I join friends? There are 4 basic requirements for joining:
To be able to invite friends, you must start a game. Only then will you see the corresponding online menu in the game menu.
In the online settings, you must switch to an online lobby:
Single player: No one can join
Public: Anyone can join, even via a public lobby list
Private: Joining only by invitation
Friends only: Friends can join without an invitation
How does it work with co-op progress? If you join another player, quest completions do not count towards your save. The story progress applies only to the game host.
As a guest, however, you keep your weapons, items, and experience points that you collect. It might also happen that your position on the map changes when you return to your save.
Dying Light 2 has a co-op mode – some things you don’t want to do alone.
Dying Light 2: Multiplayer not working – Problems with co-op
Many of the problems with the co-op mode unfortunately stem from the fact that different versions of Dying Light 2 are not compatible with each other.
Which versions can play together? You need the same platform and the same version. The cut version cannot play together with the uncensored, international version. This applies to PC and console.
Is there crossplay in Dying Light 2? No, there is no crossplay. However, the developers confirmed that they are keeping an eye on the situation and it may be added later.
But if you want to play co-op in the near future, you shouldn’t wait for crossplay to come.
Who can play together on PC? Players on Steam and Epic Games can connect with each other. In the game menu, you have the option to connect your game with the account of the platform from which you did not purchase Dying Light.
Who can play together on consoles? Players on different console generations are unfortunately out of luck – there is no so-called “Cross-Gen-Play.” PS4 players can only play with PS4 players, and the PS5 remains isolated.
Similarly for Xbox consoles. Xbox One and Xbox Series models cannot connect with each other for the time being.
What other problems are there with co-op? There are also reports of technical issues such as disconnects in co-op. The developers have already commented on this on Twitter:
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“Disconnects” in co-op mode are high on the priority list for developers shortly after release. Players advise to conduct the usual standard procedures in case of problems:
Restart the game
Restart PC / console
Check on Twitter if there are currently issues with the servers
Hopefully, we could help you with your problems. Feel free to leave us a comment if you need help with other things or know further solutions yourself.
World of Warcraft has begun its transformation. Better late than never, the game is finally ready to revise its core pillars.
The last few months have been characterized by negative news and reports about World of Warcraft. Boring content, forced systems, a questionable story, and the seemingly endless waiting time between patches have left WoW: Shadowlands more than just a few shortcomings. On top of that, the major sexism scandal at Blizzard has overshadowed everything else.
But slowly, there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, and the news surrounding WoW is improving. Better yet: The developers seem to truly listen to the players and make significant changes. Not only have many boosting communities been curtailed, but the cross-play feature is coming and the necessary grind is drastically reduced in new content.
This clearly shows that World of Warcraft is ready to tinker with the fundamental pillars of the game or even completely tear them down.
After 18 years, WoW finally breaks taboos and is ready to become a different and hopefully better game.
About the Author:
Cortyn has been playing World of Warcraft for nearly 18 years and has been covering the online role-playing game for MeinMMO for 9 years. Along the way, they have accumulated thousands of hours of gameplay without specializing in any particular content.
Whether it’s raids, dungeons, occasional PvP, roleplaying, lore, or simply collecting achievements – Cortyn follows almost everything there is to know about World of Warcraft and shares it with the readers.
The Breaking of Taboos: Horde and Alliance Together in Dungeons
When one thinks of World of Warcraft, the eternal conflict between Horde and Alliance comes to mind pretty quickly. Those who have played the game for many years will surely have some painful memories of friends who also play WoW but with whom one could never do anything together – because they were not part of the same faction.
For 18 years, this was simply a fixed fact: “You and I will never be able to play together unless one of us switches sides.”
And that’s how one had to come to terms with it. Because those who have played for years are rarely willing to give up their faction. They feel a belonging to the Alliance. Or they have been a loyal member of the Horde for years.
Until now, choosing a faction guaranteed that you could never play with the other side.
This previous impossibility is even firmly anchored in the game’s code. Some dungeons are designed to provide different gameplay experiences for Horde and Alliance. These contents were always created without the thought that players might someday be able to traverse them together.
Even Game Director Ion Hazzikostas finds this step eerie. Not because he doesn’t welcome it, but because it shakes the very foundation of what World of Warcraft has been for nearly two decades. In an interview with IGN, he said:
[…]In a game like this, we are stubborn and traditionalists. And it is eerie to say: Let’s uproot this fundamental pillar that the game has had for over a decade. But it was time.
In doing so, some seem to lose sight of the fact that it is only about one thing: more options.
Friendships should be maintained and expanded within the game. It’s not about diluting the gameplay experience or the sense of belonging to the Alliance or the Horde. It’s solely about not hindering friendships and enjoyment by clicking the wrong side 18 years ago.
Because those who believe that the possibility of cross-play weakens the private feeling of belonging to one side have perhaps not fully understood the system.
Anyone who does not want to participate in the system does not have to. In the open world, orcs remain hostile to humans, and trolls will not suddenly jump through Stormwind – or if they do, it will only be because they are currently tearing up the city in PvP.
In the dungeon browser, you can exclude the other faction. When visiting random dungeons, players will never even group with characters from the other faction.
Peace, joy, pancakes! So why not crossplay?
Less Grind = More Fun?
Even though the hype around cross-faction play is currently dominating the news, Blizzard is doing more. Patch 9.1.5 was the beginning of drastically reducing the grind in World of Warcraft again. Anyone who has leveled a second character in Korthia may have already noticed that this went much faster than with the first character.
In Patch 9.2, this trend will continue.
The necessary grind to unlock flying is virtually nonexistent. The same applies for unlocking features like double legendaries. It basically happens “on the side” and requires hardly any significant time investment. Even flying is already possible after about 2 weeks if you complete the story quests.
Here too, it should be noted: The grind is not gone. It’s just optional and mainly of interest for cosmetic rewards. Those who would rather raid all day, visit dungeons, or participate in PvP are no longer indirectly forced to grind reputation with a new faction through monotonous daily quests over weeks.
This is a change that will very likely continue in 10.0, the next expansion, at least if Blizzard wants to demonstrate that they have genuinely listened to the players and do not want to incur a new shitstorm.
Optionality in the grind only for those who truly want specific rewards – and not for everyone who is simply dependent on it to be able to effectively play in completely different content.
In February 2021, Valheim was the surprise hit on Steam and attracted millions of players in a short time. Now, a year later, the game still has tens of thousands of fans. MeinMMO takes a look at what has happened since the anniversary and why the game excites so many gamers.
The Current State of Valheim: Although Valheim was released as an unfinished indie game in early access on February 2, 2021, it remains popular to this day. In January 2022, according to steamcharts, over 55,600 players were playing Valheim simultaneously. Here are some key figures about the game:
at release, Valheim attracted over 498,000 players simultaneously
at its lowest point, the game still had 29,700 players simultaneously in August 2021
On average, the game never had less than 17,000 players, which is an enormous number for a small indie project. The success has even surprised the developers, who decided to simply give away a horse.
Why are so many excited about Valheim? Valheim is essentially a challenging survival game, but it is also less punishing. You need to eat, but you cannot starve. Better equipment makes everything easier, but is only truly necessary in cold conditions.
The game offers many freedoms and approaches to play. You can explore the world alone or defeat the game’s tough bosses with friends. Build an entire city as a clan or create massive structures alone – or plan enormous projects like the Port of Stormwind.
Especially the building system excites most players consistently. They share their creations. The developers even held a competition to reward exactly such builders.
Valheim offers as many creative freedoms as Minecraft, but combines them with a story and forgoes the childish charm. Additionally, it requires no overly powerful computers and is even playable natively on Linux. The result is 95% positive reviews on Steam.
Consistently Strong Reviews, Sporadically New Content
How Valheim Has Developed: Since its release in February 2021, mainly bugs have been fixed. The developers stated from the beginning that they wanted to do everything “right” before new content comes in a big way. Nevertheless, there have been several new features:
some balance patches and graphic updates for bosses
finally Hearth & Home, the long-awaited first update with new building and cooking recipes and a revised combat system
The longer development time does not seem to bother the core fans. Some clever Vikings have created new content through mods. Others want to turn Valheim into a true MMO with 1000 players.
Is it worth taking a look at the game? Even without mods, Valheim is still fun, as the player numbers alone show. If you enjoy co-op games and have a few friends on hand, you should give Valheim a chance – especially if you are creative minds with a knack for building systems.
Those who jump in now also have a good chance of seeing new content in the near future. Right after release, there was already a roadmap with plans, of which the first have been implemented, and others should be almost finished.
New Content is Almost Ready
In a developer update for the anniversary, the conversation included upcoming content. It states that they are currently planning the “final touches” on the new mountain update.
This is set to add caves and dungeons in the existing mountain biome, where wolves and other creatures dwell. When exactly the update will come is still unknown – but we expect it to be around the beginning of summer at the latest.
Additionally, there is already a first look at the new enemies from the planned Mistlands biome. The Mistlands are the first new biome to be introduced in Valheim. At first glance, it looks like an enchanted spider forest, where apparently strange moths will also be found:
Here you can find pictures of the new biomes
One of the new caves in the mountains with a resident.
An image from the new mountain update.
A cave in the mountains. What awaits inside?
The Mistlands are taking shape.
The Mistlands: Quite large tunnels …
Huge nets
The trees reach high into the sky.
A new enemy from the Mistlands.
Data for the updates is still pending. As Valheim is still the project of a small team that has only recently been able to grow, at least the content that is directly upcoming will probably take a little longer. After all, game development takes years even for large studios.
Afterwards, it should ideally go faster once the team has reached an appropriate size. The developers have, however, already pointed out that Valheim will eventually come to an “end”. We are eagerly waiting to see when that will be.
In the meantime, 2022 already offers several other exciting survival titles that will hopefully quench the thirst for more:
Even before the official release of Dying Light 2, there were complaints about the Denuvo DRM. Now there are reports from players who are being locked out of their own game – apparently thanks to the unpopular feature.
Update February 7: We have received a response from the developer. The issue should no longer occur.
Why are players being locked out? Shortly before the release, developer Techland announced that Dying Light 2 will come with Denuvo. The program provides a copy protection that is supposed to prevent pirated copies of the game from being made – or at least not so quickly.
On reddit, a user explains how exactly this protection affects players. There seems to be a lock that simply blocks the game after it has been started 5 times. However, the start only counts when a new “key” has been generated.
This happens every time you restart your computer. As long as you stay in the same cycle, it still counts as one session for Denuvo – you can start Dying Light 2 an unlimited number of times. However, this does not apply to everyone.
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Denuvo as a big problem – especially for GeForce Now
Who is affected? Denuvo is only active on PC, which is why the problem only affects PC players. However, it can hit anyone who restarts their PC multiple times and opens Dying Light 2 during that time.
However, particularly affected are according to reports on Reddit users of GeForce Now. The game is playable via Nvidia’s service. However, since it uses a new cloud PC every time you start, the 5 sessions are quickly reached.
According to affected players, they are then locked out of the game for 24 hours, even on their home PC. They cannot play Dying Light 2 anymore if they have started it too often via GeForce Now.
How can I prevent a lock? So far, we do not know of a reliable solution. At the moment, we advise against using GeForce Now if possible. The software is useful for playing on the go via cloud gaming, but it can jeopardize your access.
If you do not want to forgo GeForce Now, you should not start more than 5 sessions a day. If you need to switch trains too often or have a poor connection, be careful not to log in too often.
We have already inquired with the developers whether the issue is known and if it will be fixed. According to a response from February 7, the limit has been increased and the problem should no longer occur.
Even if PC players have certain restrictions due to Denuvo, they can still enjoy a huge advantage – at least in Germany. Because the dispute over the cut version has largely been settled here:
The 20-year-old YouTuber Schmooey has been considered the best player of Guitar Hero since 2018. However, in recent weeks, doubts have arisen about whether everything was above board. He now admits: He cheated. He will delete all his videos, return prize money, and withdraw from the business.
Whyu was Schmooey considered the best player?
In Guitar Hero, the aim is to play songs on a guitar while staying in rhythm. The more complex and faster the songs become, the harder it is to play them flawlessly.
Even as a teenager, Schmooey established himself as one of the most gifted players of a plastic guitar the world has ever seen. As the site Kotaku writes, he could not only play the most difficult songs of Guitar Hero, but he did it faster than anyone else.
This way, he was able to win several bounties totaling several thousand dollars that the community had put up for mastering particularly challenging tracks.
After 3 years, experts suddenly discover irregularities
This is how he got caught: For years, there were some irregularities in his videos, like a video lag or poor lighting, but everything always looked real. That changed in December 2021 when a video of the song “9 Patterns of Eternal Pain” went live.
In this very complex and fast piece, experts noticed that Schmooey’s hand movements did not match what was actually being played. At the end of the video, the overlay of Windows Media Player was also visible – this raised some skeptics’ alarms.
After Schmooey was confronted with the allegations, he initially defended himself but then admitted that “a few videos” were fake, although most were real.
However, once the suspicion was out in the open, players scrutinized every video Schmooey had ever uploaded. They found evidence of something being amiss in almost all videos, nearly a hundred videos.
Schmooey was apparently a master deceiver who recorded the songs “slowly”, but then played them back in the video faster, making it seem like he accomplished everything live.
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This is what he says now: In a video from January 15, Schmooey has now fully admitted his guilt. He announced that he would return the prize money and apologized to the community.
He says he acted out of a mix of greed and envy. He wants to change and feels terrible now. He is now in a very vulnerable position.
He had a lot of “darkness in his life”, but he was still aware that his actions were wrong. Therefore, he does not want to justify himself either.
He says he knows he is now a fraud. But he wants to do everything so that he is not a coward as well, and therefore he is fully facing the consequences of his actions. He is ashamed of what he did, especially in front of those who looked up to him. And he is ashamed of the people from whom he stole deserved attention and recognition.
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How could he deceive everyone for so long? The ironic thing is that Schmooey could only cheat because he was really good and was considered an acknowledged professional who could also play Guitar Hero exceptionally well live and even shaped the meta.
Another player explains: He could do such crazy things live in line sessions that people trusted him and didn’t look closely anymore. Schmooey evidently exploited this.
This is what it’s about: The sequence of events in the scandal resembles the exposure of plagiarism cases. Once the slightest suspicion arises that a doctoral thesis or a non-fiction book was not correctly produced, you can be sure that people will scrutinize it so closely that they will definitely find something.
Then the doctorate title is gone quickly.
Ironically, such a cheating case also hit the one who was considered the world’s best Minecraft speedrunner. However, he weathered the scandal easily and is now bigger than ever:
In 2022, some online games will close their doors again. In this article, we reveal which games will be affected and when they will actually close. This allows you to try them one last time.
What kind of games are on the list? The games listed here will not survive the year 2022. The shutdown of their servers has already been announced by the developers themselves.
We will tell you what made the games special and whether it is worth trying them out before their shutdown.
What kind of game is this? Wizards Unite comes from developer Niantic, who are also behind Pokémon GO. Instead of small Pokémon, you will fight magical creatures from Harry Potter here. All well-known characters from the books and films can be found here.
Why was it shut down? There is no official reason for the end of Wizards Unite. However, the game was not nearly as well-known and successful as Pokémon GO.
Is it worth playing it again? Wizards Unite is the first title on the list that has already been completely shut down. So you can no longer play it.
This is the global version of the game, which also included more classes and some revisions. However, this version was also unable to convince the mainstream audience. In recent months, an average of only slightly over 90 people played Kritika. In September 2021, there were only over 200 players online at peak times.
Is it worth playing it again? The MMO is perfect for hacking through dungeons alone or with friends and taking out everything that stands in your way. With the action-packed combat system and huge numbers, fun is guaranteed.
The game featured obvious pay-to-win, but the shop was already deactivated in January. Since the game is free to play, you lose nothing by trying it out. You can download it on Steam, among other platforms.
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Lost Ark starts on February 8 with 9 different EU servers in the head start. However, no official language is assigned to these servers. We reveal which server German players will be on and where larger streamers will settle.
On which server will I meet German players? The German community has voted and a large part will settle on the server Asta, including the major Discords Lost Ark Efficiency and Lost Ark – Deutsch (via Lost Ark Forum).
Asta will therefore serve as the unofficial German server.
The entire server list in Europe looks as follows:
Asta – Germany/Austria
Calvasus – Czech Republic/Slovakia
Kadan – PvP Community
Neria – Italy/Poland
Slen – No community yet
Thirain – No community yet
Trixion – France/Spain/Turkey
Wei – Spain
Zinnervale – No community yet
Do I have to play on Asta? No, but there is the greatest chance that German will be spoken in the chat and you will encounter many more German players. We at MeinMMO will also be actively playing on server Asta.
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes
Kadan, Zinnervale, and Asta are likely to be the busiest servers
Which servers will likely be the busiest? In a Google spreadsheet, the players of Lost Ark have roughly documented the distribution of guilds, communities, and streamers (via Google Docs). A total of 312 communities have registered there.
It becomes clear that the server Kadan will likely be quite full:
Around 30% of all EU communities plan their start on Kadan
About 16% want to start on Zinnervale
14.7% have decided for the unofficial German server Asta
The distribution of communities – as of February 1.
Where should I play if I want to avoid queues? The servers Calvasus (2% of communities) and Thirain (0.3% of communities) will likely be the least busy at launch. Calvasus currently has only one English and three French guilds. So far, only two English guilds plan to start on Thirain.
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Where will I encounter German streamers or YouTubers?
One of the largest German content creators for Lost Ark, Sender, has settled on server Thirain
AresLP, a well-known German streamer, has not settled yet but will likely avoid server Asta
Entenburg has also not yet settled
Can I switch my server later? So far, there has been no official statement on this. Amazon initially also had no server transfers available for New World, which led to a debacle and a subsequent implementation. It is quite possible that it will also be activated later for Lost Ark.
Since there is currently no statement on this, you should choose the server you really want to play on.
Dungeons, Raids, and PvP can be played cross-server
Why is the server choice only somewhat important? Anyone who wants to play in the open world must be on the same server. This also applies to guilds, personal islands, and GvG.
However, Dungeons, Raids, PvP arenas, and the auction house use a cross-server system. You can interact with players from other servers.
However, you must be in the same region (EU/US-East/US-West/SA).
On which server will you play at the launch of Lost Ark? Will you join the big German communities or opt for a smaller server? Feel free to write it in the comments.
To learn more about the basic structure of Lost Ark, click here:
The MMORPG Lost Ark is just around the corner and brings a whopping 15 classes at launch. If you can’t decide which one to play, take our quiz and find out!
These are the classes of Lost Ark: The action RPG from Korea starts in the West with 5 base classes that divide into a total of 15 specializations. These specializations are the classes you will ultimately play:
Warrior: Berserker, Paladin, Gunlancer
Martial Artist: Battle Monk / War Dancer, Scrapper, Soulfist
Gunner: Artillerist / Death Shooter, Artillerist, Sharpshooter
Magician: Bard, Sorceress
Assassin: Shadow Hunter, Deathblade
With so much choice, there is something for every type of player that they might enjoy. However, with so many cool classes, there’s also the dilemma of which one to play now. Therefore, we have put together a quiz for you that will make it easier for some of you to decide.
How does the quiz work? In collaboration with our colleagues from GameStar, we have prepared a total of 10 questions for you. Some refer to specific situations, others to the gameplay mechanics of the classes in Lost Ark.
All of them are meant to give an assessment of which class from the MMORPG suits you best. The quiz can be repeated as often as you like, but answers cannot be changed in between.
Since all classes in Lost Ark have a gender lock, meaning they are restricted to only one gender, there are special cases. These include Battle Monk and War Dancer as well as Artillerist and Death Shooter.
The two pairs essentially form the same classes, differing in gender and in some gameplay elements such as CC effects or animations. Therefore, they have been combined in our quiz.
Show us: What results did you get? Did you expect the outcome or were you surprised? What answers did you choose? And in general: Are you still looking for a class to play at launch, or have you already made up your mind?
Tell us in the comments and share your plans for the launch of Lost Ark.
When does Lost Ark come out? The MMORPG launches on February 11, but those who pre-order the founder’s packs can start a few days earlier on February 8.
As Lost Ark is a free-to-play MMORPG, you can try it out freely without having to spend a cent.
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In FIFA 22 the Future Stars event has started. Find out which young talents have received strong new cards.
When does Future Stars start?The Future Stars event started today, Friday, February 4th at 7:00 PM, with Team 1. The new cards will be available in packs for one week.
This is Future Stars: The Future Stars event in Ultimate Team is about young talents who could become absolute world stars. These promising young players receive extremely enhanced special cards that are meant to represent how strong the footballers could one day be.
The condition for a place at Future Stars is that the players must not be older than 23 years, must not be world stars yet, and must not have participated in any previous Future Stars events.
Future Stars Team 1 – These are the new special cards
This is the team: The first Future Stars team is led by Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham, who receives an extremely strong 93-rated card. The card has top values in all areas and immediately ranks among the best midfielders in FUT 22.
However, the new cards from Vlahovic (92), Smith Rowe (91), Tchouameni (90), and the other Future Stars are also really strong. The new promo doesn’t offer any really weak cards. Only Botman (85) has to make concessions due to his low speed.
FUT players with Bundesliga teams will also be pleased with a very strong CB card from Frankfurt’s Ndicka (87).
This is the complete Future Stars Team 1:
CM: Jude Bellingham (93) – Borussia Dortmund
CM: Aurélien Tchouaméni (90) – AS Monaco
ST: Dušan Vlahović (92) – Piemonte Calcio/Juventus Turin
LM: Mikkel Damsgaard (89) – Sampdoria Genua
CAM: Emile Smith-Rowe (91) – Arsenal London
CB: Ibrahima Konaté (89) – Liverpool FC
RWB: Pedro Porro (89) – Sporting Lissabon
CAM: Matheus Cunha (88) – Atletico Madrid
ST: Goncalo Ramos (87) – Benfica Lissabon
ST: Joao Pedro (87) – Watford FC
CB: Evan Ndicka (87) – Eintracht Frankfurt
RW: Trincao (87) – Wolverhampton Wanderers
LM: Cody Gakpo (86) – PSV Eindhoven
CB: Sven Botman (85) – LOSC Lille
What do you think of the Future Stars event? Are you excited about the new cards? Let us know in the comments!
By the way, you can find out what important change the new Title Update 5 brings here:
Pokémon GO is part of the “Mobile Games Show” this evening. During the stream, several promo codes will be distributed – we will show them to you here in the live ticker.
What kind of event is this? The Mobile Games Show is an event that will be live-streamed on February 4th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Here, several YouTubers will compete against each other in various mobile games – including Pokémon GO.
During the show, several promo codes will be announced that you can redeem in your game for various gifts. To ensure you don’t miss any, we will keep you updated here in the ticker from MeinMMO.
Update: None of the codes are valid anymore. Our conclusion about the event:
Live ticker for promo codes of the Mobile Games Show with Pokémon GO – Problems redeeming?
7:18 PM: All codes are known, no further ones will be added. As of now, the codes seem to have already been used up. We are ending the ticker here and wish you a nice evening!
All 10 codes of the show at a glance:
X9WN6K7V5MM52
S2VYBUU99WFRG
FAMTF5TSYBMSM
AQX49M66J4DUJ
3FNURWYJSXKCD
4FFWJL96PSV4K
4L7L7RGBFBWJ3
9J3YM6PD779AX
42FAL84LS7M4B
8VRLRC4BTYV5W
A maximum of 5 of these codes can be redeemed per player. However, it currently seems that this is only limited in functionality.
6:47 PM: As of now, the codes seem to be limited, meaning redeemable in limited numbers. Acting quickly could pay off.
6:46 PM: And the next code:
S2VYBUU99WFRG
6:43 PM: Another code:
FAMTF5TSYBMSM
6:40 PM: It is now clear: Some trainers are able to redeem multiple codes, but not always all of them. What exactly this depends on is currently unclear.
6:37 PM: Another code has been announced:
AQX49M66J4DUJ
6:35 PM: As of now, it seems that there are problems. Currently, it appears that only one of the codes works for all trainers – the others do not.
6:30 PM: Be careful: In the Twitch chat, the codes are sometimes repeated.
6:26 PM: Another code is available:
3FNURWYJSXKCD
This code is supposed to provide a lure module, a smoke, and 50 balls. But with 5 codes, the limit has already been reached.
6:24 PM: Here are the codes:
4FFWJL96PSV4K
4L7L7RGBFBWJ3
9J3YM6PD779AX
42FAL84LS7M4B
8VRLRC4BTYV5W
6:20 PM: We’ve already got 5 – and EACH of them grants a smoke, a lure module, and 50 Poké Balls.
6:18 PM: Pay attention, here come the first codes!
6:17 PM: Pokémon GO kicks off the show.
6:11 PM: Now the rules of the show are explained. So far, there has been no promo code – these are expected to come during the Pokémon GO segment of the show.
6:00 PM: The show has started – codes could appear at any moment. However, at the very beginning, there were none.
5:00 PM: Hello everyone! In exactly 60 minutes, the Mobile Games Show will start. We will keep you updated from then on about what codes were shown and what they entail. So be sure to check in at 6:00 PM!
When will there be codes here? The show starts at 6:00 PM and runs until 10:00 PM. During this time, the ticker will also run.
How many codes will there be? As of now, it will have a total of 10 codes, but you can redeem only 5 each.
What’s inside? The codes are supposed to bring gifts like smoke, lure modules, and Poké Balls.
How do I redeem codes? If you want to redeem your codes, you must choose one of two ways – depending on what device you are using.
On Android devices, you can simply scroll down in the shop. There you will find the field for promo codes where you can just enter the code.
You redeem the code here
With iOS devices, on the other hand, you have to take a detour. Log in to the Niantic reward page (via Niantic) and enter the code there. You should then receive the items credited in your game.
What else is happening in the show? In addition to Pokémon GO, tasks and challenges will be posed in and around the games Pokémon GO, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Gumslinger, and Cats in Time.
The influencers Shurjoka, Rezo, Julien Bam, and Kalle will compete. In addition, there will be a musical performance by the band Glasperlenspiel.
Xur visits you again in Destiny 2. With many items and rare armor, he is on his way to surprise the Guardians. What he brings this time and whether it’s worth it, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
If you are interested in good shooter expertise: In the new MeinMMO podcast editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, editorial manager Gerd Schuhmann, and author Benedict Grothaus as a survival expert talked about the new shooter releases at the beginning of 2022.
All info about Xur on February 4, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur arrive? Xur will set up shop at a random location every Friday at the daily reset at 6 PM. He often sells you interesting items before he takes off again at the weekly reset on the following Tuesday at 6 PM.
Where is Xur? This is his shop for the weekend
Xur’s location: The guy is located in the Twisted Cove on the EDZ.
That is where Xur is located
Xur’s inventory from February 4 to February 8 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have for sale? As always, Xur will have an exotic weapon and armor for all characters, meaning for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. But the Guardians will only know this once he has actually arrived.
Weapon: Telesto – Fusion rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Aeon Safe – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +14
Resilience: +4
Recovery: +16
Discipline: +13
Intellect: +10
Strength: +6
Total: 63
Hunter:Aeon Swift – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
This is what Xur always has with him: You always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest for an exotic code.
Rare armor: If you didn’t buy the Gensym Knight armor before the Content Vault, you can now acquire it from Xur.
If you want the exact location and a more detailed description, Nexxoss has created a suitable video for you:
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Trials of Osiris from February 4 to February 8 – Map, weapons, and info
The Trials of Osiris are being rolled out again. This time, however, with the Conquest Lab. You must defeat your enemies and capture zones in order to win. Bungie also offers Freelance, so lone wolves can shake up the Trials.
Which map is this week? This week, it’s Bannerfall.
A demolished tower of the Guardians
This is how you get your loot: Previously, you could earn your loot in the Trials through three, five, and seven wins. This has changed now. Now there are rewards for:
Seven wins
50 rounds
as well as the infamous Flawless Run, which leads you to the Lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, a special weapon is available in its Master version. This time, you can obtain the Linear Fusion Rifle “Reed’s Regret.”
Once you have obtained your desired weapon, you can focus your Trials Engrams specifically on it. On top of that, there are Enhancement Prisms and Ascendant Shards. Keep in mind that your rewards will increase even further once you have a complete pass – even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials start? The Trials start as usual at the daily reset at 6 PM.
Will you be participating in the Trials again, and how does your weekend look? Let us know in the comments!
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Dying Light 2 is on the market and once again leads you into a zombie-infested open world. If you are not quite sure whether you should dive into the undead adventure, we can help you on MeinMMO with a small checklist.
What is Dying Light 2? The action RPG transports you to a broken world full of zombies, where there are only a few safe places left for the living. The whole thing takes place in an open world, relies on a few firearms, and has an extensive parkour system.
The core features:
Post-apocalyptic open world filled with zombies
Day-night cycle alters zombie gameplay
Countless melee weapons
Fun parkour system for movement
Story campaign and side quests
RPG elements improve your character
Broken world that you can improve
Co-op mode for up to 4 players
If you are still deciding whether to buy Dying Light 2, you are in the right place. We have prepared a small checklist that provides comparisons that can help you make your decision.
If you would rather read our preview report, check it out here:
We have prepared 10 statements for you, and if you answer at least 7 of them with “yes” or “maybe,” you can confidently grab Dying Light 2:
Do you find games with zombies exciting?
Can you handle a little creepiness? Do you perhaps even enjoy it?
Can you cope with rather shallow RPG systems?
Do you enjoy exploring open worlds?
Is it okay for you that firearms are less important?
Do you like playing story adventures in co-op?
Do you often sneak past your enemies?
Are you into brutal games?
Does a parkour system for movement appeal to you?
Do you like making decisions that impact the story?
If you want a quick impression of gameplay and story, check out our overview video of Dying Light 2:
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Everything you need to know about the new survival game Dying Light 2 – with gameplay
Brutal zombie adventure with story background
Why should I check out Dying Light? The action RPG relies on brutal fights, endless hordes of zombies, and incorporates survival mechanics. All this happens in a large open world that you unlock gradually.
Dying Light, however, does not only rely on its shock effects and its diverse open world. The story aims to motivate you to learn more about the world and its people who are living on the brink of existence in the apocalypse.
Exploration, resource runs, and extravagant parkour maneuvers ensure that you won’t get bored. And when darkness falls, the peace is over anyway.
Moreover, you can experience almost the entire story, yes, the entire game in co-op mode. While completed quests only count for the party leader, teammates can level up their characters and keep the loot and bring it into their own save.
In our podcast on MeinMMO, we also discussed Dying Light 2 and talked about other exciting shooter releases:
Why might it not be for me? Dying Light 2 takes little consideration for gentle souls and displays brutal combat sequences with zombies and humans. The cut German version does not allow you to do quite as nasty things to human NPCs, but the game remains very brutal.
Additionally, you often find yourself in asymmetrical fights where you are at such a disadvantage that you have to flee. This can occasionally put you under a lot of pressure, which can be off-putting for some players.
Dying Light 2 has taken a lot from the first part of the series and polished the mechanics. If you loved the first part, you can confidently grab part 2.
Rockstar will launch the next-gen version of GTA 5 and GTA Online for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in just a few weeks. It will feature some general improvements and 5 new cars that are designed to take full advantage of the performance of the more powerful console.
When is the next-gen version releasing? GTA 5 will be released on March 15 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What is different about this version? The new version will offer the ability to play GTA 5 in 4K and at 60 FPS. Additionally, there will be upgrades for objects in the visible distance, along with HDR options and ray tracing.
What changes in GTA Online? GTA Online will become a standalone title on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It will be free to play for PlayStation players for the first 3 months. This feature was already known before.
New is that GTA Online will undergo some revisions:
In the next-gen version, players will be able to skip the story mode of GTA 5. Afterwards, there will be a new tutorial specifically for GTA Online.
New players will be able to directly access the career builder and choose one of four businesses: Biker, Executive, Nightclub Owner, or Gunrunner.
Additionally, there will be a full set of GTA dollars to buy an endgame vehicle right away.
Owners of the version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S will also gain access to the new “Hao’s Specials Works” shop, where they can upgrade 5 completely new and 5 old cars to make the most out of the power of the new consoles.
Rockstar had good news for GTA 6 in addition to the announcement for the next-gen versions:
In a documentary by STRG_F on YouTube, several major influencers spoke about their lives on social media. The influencers warn against taking the job lightly or even pursuing it at all, as it is more stressful than it seems.
The documentary explored the question: “Does social media make you sick?” and engaged with several major content creators to get to the bottom of the answer.
Interviewed were well-known personalities active on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok:
Roman and Heiko Lochmann aka “Die Lochis” – YouTube: 2.67 million subscribers
Florian “LeFloid” Diedrich – YouTube: 3 million subscribers
Simon “Unge” Wiefels – YouTube: 2.2 million subscribers, Twitch: 1.2 million followers
Nadine Breaty – TikTok: 8.1 million followers
Panicked attacks, burnout, and alcohol addiction
What do the influencers report? While Gnu talks about the pressure of numbers, paying employees, and community interaction, Roman Lochmann goes further and speaks of panic attacks, anxiety, and “really dark phases that are directly related to this career.”
Roman Lochmann recounts massive work even during school: “The vacations were always full,” and the two brothers have had a lot of stress since they were 12 years old. When it became too much, the Lochis wanted to focus solely on their music career and no longer pursue YouTube in their usual way.
Kalle Koschinsky also shared his feelings of being overwhelmed and that he completely broke down after a self-imposed challenge. Becker streamed for 29 days in a row and could not continue on the 30th day. He sat crying in front of his setup and took a week off afterwards.
Not enough, as he revealed in follow-up questions. Even 2 months later he experienced small flashbacks that mentally took him back to the breakdown. Kalle further believes that as a freelancer, one cannot simply take sick leave when not feeling well, even though it had been building up for him for a long time.
Unge reports about fans breaking into his garden, stealing his socks from the clothes rack, and bragging about it on the internet.
Jonas Ems and LeFloid even talk about having turned to alcohol consumption. While Ems only drank when going out with friends, making the buzz more bearable in case he got recognized, LeFloid turned to alcohol more frequently.
Diedrich said he realized that one could “remarkably drink unnoticed” in his industry, as he could be at events and after-show parties six days a week. Gradually, he also started drinking during streams and found himself in a cycle that was absolutely unhealthy.
LeFloid stated that he pulled the emergency brake when colleagues and his wife confronted him about his alcohol consumption.
The pressure of the algorithm, obligations, and fans
Some content creators reported in the documentary that at some point they could no longer stand behind what they were actually producing. The algorithm practically dictated it to them, thereby increasing the stress further and decreasing the fun.
To stay at the top on YouTube and Twitch, it is not uncommon to have to adjust your content so that new people can discover the channel or not cancel the subscription. Often, influencers feel pressured to do things that do not actually suit them. The concept of “being your own boss” no longer applies then.
Heiko Lochmann said aptly on the subject:
The year 2017 was extremely intense, as we drifted away from who we are. And at some point, algorithms dictated your day. Which is not nice because then you cannot express yourself artistically at all. You have to compress videos to so-and-so minutes or whatever. (…) Keeping an eye on the trends. You do everything except what you might actually feel like doing.
Many influencers also agree: The platforms, through the algorithms, do not protect young people from psychological and social pressure. You are directly penalized and recommended less on the platforms as soon as you no longer provide regular content.
In addition, some influencers believe that providers like TikTok and YouTube should do more to preserve the mental health of their creators. For example, all interviewed influencers believe that a kind of “mandatory vacation” once a year would be a good idea.
The obligation to fans: Naturally, an influencer should also respond occasionally to comments from fans or give them attention through likes. Additionally, most viewers expect regular content, whether on Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.
Nadine Breaty mentioned that she once lost 10,000 Instagram followers when she did not post anything for a week. Gnu also reported that she gets nervous when she has not commented or liked anything after uploading a video on her main channel.
Also interesting was the question about the influencers’ mobile phone use. On average, all of them were on their phones about 6 hours a day, some even 8-10 hours. The daily check for numbers, comments, and content adds up.
What do the influencers advise others? Gnu wants people to engage more with the person and the profession. The job is “not just something casual” and requires a lot of work.
Jonas Ems believes: If you are already in it, you should not become dependent on success, as everything has a lot to do with the algorithms of the platform. Otherwise, he even discourages becoming an influencer as it is certainly “not healthy for one’s own psyche.”
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Rockstar Games has officially commented on the next installment of the GTA series (Did someone say GTA 6?). In a blog post, they discuss the development of the game.
Where is the information coming from? In a blog post, Rockstar Games talks about the current development of Grand Theft Auto V, GTA Online, and what fans can expect in the near future.
The probably most important part of the blog post for many in the community revolves around a new installment of the series. Everyone is hoping for a Grand Theft Auto VI, so GTA 6.
“GTA VI” not named, but suspected
This is what Rockstar Games explains: In the blog post (via rockstargames.com), it states:
“Given the unprecedented longevity of GTA V, we know that many of you have been asking us for a new installment in the “Grand Theft Auto” series. With every new project we undertake, it’s always our aim to go well beyond what we’ve delivered so far – and we are pleased to confirm that the active development for the next installment of the “Grand Theft Auto” series is in full swing. We look forward to sharing more as soon as we are ready. So please stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for official details.”
Is there a release date for GTA 6? No, that is not known yet and not foreseeable. The active development is good news for fans. However, deriving a release timeframe or even a date from this would be mere speculation.
Insider Jason Schreier has already given an initial assessment on the release of GTA 6. And it may not be as far off as many believe.
What do we still know about GTA 6? So far, news regarding a new installment of the GTA series has been quite thin. Fans have been thinking that the game is already in development. However, that has not been officially confirmed. The last official words came from Strauss Zelnick, the head of the publisher Take-Two. He mentioned that one should let a game series rest for a while so that the release feels like a major event. What Zelnick also said about delaying games.
The publisher has also secured patents for improved open world a few years ago. These relate to the calculation and generation of objects in an open world, and NPCs and traffic could also benefit from this.
For all fans of the GTA series, we have a special treat:
What is speculated about the setting? There are numerous rumors regarding the setting of GTA 6. Alleged leaks suggest that GTA VI will return to Vice City. Just recently, the remake of the Miami classic was released and players love the setting with 80s music on the beach. Others suspect that the newest installment of Grand Theft Auto will head to South America and participate in a Narcos setting.
Finally, you can unlock The Rock in Fortnite. The tasks for The Foundation are known and we will show you how to solve them.
In Fortnite, you can finally unlock the outfit for The Rock. It is called “The Foundation” and comes with some cosmetics like a glider or a pickaxe. But you have to unlock this stuff first.
We will show you the tasks for the skin and what you should do.
All Tasks for The Foundation
Outfit The Foundation – Visit the Mighty Monument, Sanctuary, and an Outpost
Emoticon “Countenance of the Foundation”: Search 3 chests or ammo boxes at Covert Cavern
Spray “The True Foundation”: Use 4 Shield Potions in a single match
Pickaxe “Plasma Spike of the Foundation”: Deal 100 melee damage to opponents
Hit opponents with your pickaxe for this
Cloak “Foundation Cloak”: Hit an opponent with a sniper rifle while crouched
Paint “Fundamental”: Travel 1,000 meters with a character you have recruited.
You can use Jonesy or Brainiac, both of whom spawn at The Joneses POI. Pay them the fee and then simply travel 1,000 meters – The hired NPCs will follow you
Emote “Aim and Fire”: Help in eliminating Gunnar.
Visit Covert Cavern and go into the camp. Try to defeat Gunnar, preferably with several players. A tough battle awaits you.
Style “The Foundation (Elite Fighter)”: Use common or uncommon weapons to deal headshot damage to players.
Style “The Foundation (Tactical)”: Use shotguns or submachine guns to deal damage to opponents from above.
Glider “Jet Glider”: Land at a Seven Outpost and finish the match in the top 10.
Style “The Foundation (Combat)”: Complete all other tasks
The tasks are not particularly difficult and can be quickly completed in group modes and a few normal matches. Will you unlock the new outfit and use it?
