The building game Blockverse was supposed to be a kind of Minecraft with play-to-earn mechanics and focus on NFTs. In this way, over 1.1 million euros were generated at launch. But shortly thereafter, the game and all contact options to the developers disappeared. Then they reappeared and tried to explain everything. How everything has developed, you can find out here on MeinMMO
What is Blockverse? Blockverse is a sort of unofficial mod of the popular block game Minecraft. However, here you should be able to obtain your items acquired in the game as NFTs. NFTs are digital “items” based on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. They can be bought and sold online, which seems very tempting for some players. Thus, a kind of Minecraft could be run as a “play-to-earn” game, allowing players to earn real money through virtual work.
What happened after the first sale? At the start of the project, the developers mined 10,000 NFTs based on the Ethereum cryptocurrency, which were worth over 1.1 million euros at the current exchange rate (as of January 29, 2022). In addition, there were revenues from secondary transactions, from which the developers also earned shares.
However, as soon as the sale was finished and all tokens sold, the developers suddenly disappeared. The game’s website was dead, the Discord was completely deleted, and there was silence on Twitter as well.
Quickly, the suspicion of a so-called “rug pull” was voiced. In the crypto scene, this refers to a type of fraud where providers simply disappear with the collected cryptocurrency as soon as enough gullible victims have paid for it.
Developers reappear and apologize – fans remain skeptical
What happened next? After three days, during which the angry players of Blockverse had gathered in a new Discord, the developers suddenly reappeared and published a statement via Twitlonger.
According to them, they completely underestimated what additional costs (so-called “gas fees“) and technical problems were associated with such a project. This, in turn, led to an atmosphere of fear, uncertainty, and doubt, which resulted in toxic behavior from the community. In this atmosphere, the team reportedly panicked and deleted everything:
18 hours after the launch, the [fear, uncertainty, and doubt] quickly turned into harassment, threats, and doxxing. The team noticed all of this and panicked, then quickly deleted the Discord server. Everything else was closed to prevent the ongoing harassment that had occurred by then. Even then, the plan was to reopen the server as soon as everyone had calmed down.
There is absolutely no reason for us to permanently abandon the project as all the technical work and infrastructure for the project has already been built up to now. It was actually more work to take everything down than to leave it online, but again, everything was done in the interest of personal safety.
Unfortunately, we have not been able to go back online yet, as the situation apparently has worsened. Although we have delivered everything we promised, we understand why people are dissatisfied with the events, and we feel obligated to keep our fully functioning game online. Therefore, we plan to reopen the game in the coming days (as originally planned) and continue working on phase 2.
How did the players react? The developers claim that they had no intention of executing a “rug pull” and scamming all users. Instead, it was all just a big misunderstanding.
However, many users from the community did not buy this. According to the site PCGamer, which interviewed players on the new Discord of the community, the developers’ behavior is seen as a desperate attempt to salvage the situation. Because the developers apparently left too many traces and are now backpedaling out of fear of prosecution:
We have a kind of “data trail.” We have a Coinbase address that has funded a lot of things and a Cloudflare IP. They thought they had gotten away with [their rug pull], and now they know we have the trail they left behind.
What happens now? The community, which is still interested in an NFT Minecraft, then offered that the developers should just hand over their assets and they would finish the thing themselves.
The developers actually relented and promised to turn over the assets of the project, but still wanted to keep the millions from the NFT sale (in the form of 500 Ethereum). However, the fans want at least 200 Ethereum (approximately 448,000 euros at the current exchange rate) from the sale to continue financing the project.
Most rug pulls can hardly or not at all be refunded, so the community is realistic about what a settlement would look like. We agree that they [the developers] can keep some [of their sale]. We just want enough to operate the project.
Evidently, the operators of Blockverse are also in negotiations with the NFT platform NFTWorlds. It remains interesting to see how the situation develops. If we learn more here, we will keep you updated.
In Destiny 2, there are countless PvE activities and only a limited selection for PvP. However, this mode is considered the best in the famous loot shooter, says MeinMMO author Christos. But what makes the Crucible a savior when the air has long been out of raids and nightfalls?
No matter how many cool and new PvE activities Bungie throws in, the perennial favorite is still the Crucible. The absurd part is that Bungie hasn’t changed anything in this regard for a long time.
Whether it’s the maps that have remained unchanged since Shadowkeep or even removed modes like the duo matches in the Crimson event. Bungie has not implemented any innovations so far, and yet I cannot play Destiny 2 without the Crucible.
Raids, nightfalls, and dungeons are great activities, especially when you want to run them with random players. However, despite that, Destiny cannot keep me satisfied for long. I could set new challenges for myself and conquer the raid with three Guardians, but it’s just not the same as when you face a master in the Crucible.
After three weeks, PvE is boring for me
When the raid The Glassed Chamber made its comeback, I gathered a crew. After 24 nerve-wracking hours without sleep or breaks, we made it to the final boss Atheon.
Unfortunately, the damage back then was insufficient, and we couldn’t complete the raid. However, I enjoyed pursuing a self-imposed goal. It wasn’t about the loot, but about proving that not only streamers or “pros” can achieve it. I only feel such moments during difficult activities or in the Crucible.
Once Day One was over, Destiny 2 once again started the same old routine, grinding through the activities. Every week at reset, three times the raid as well as the nightfall and the remaining activities with powerful loot. And that continues until you hit the power cap. My desire for PvE diminishes after the first three weeks.
I often find myself in the Trials
In the Crucible, it’s different. At some point, you encounter an opponent who is better than yourself. You get scratched and take a few hits. Nevertheless, it motivates you to improve.
In such moments, I put on a serious face, pull out my revered sniper, and end the match with my last word. Sometimes it ends well, but often there’s a setback. However, that’s not a problem, because that tension never decreases. Every Crucible match is a challenge in itself.
Every player uses different weapons and tactics. Of course, most “sweatbacks” fight with meta weapons like fusion rifles. But trying to overcome the meta and battling with “obsolete” weapons is the pure thrill for me. This thrill never diminishes and increases with each match.
I sadly do not find this in PvE in this way. Every match is unique in its own right. My opponents always react differently, and thus the gameplay in the Crucible remains fresh and exciting for me.
That’s why Witch Queen will be the highlight
Bungie announced the return of two well-known maps and the appearance of the well-known Rift mode. I am very excited, as Bungie shows that they have not forgotten the long-neglected PvP mode.
Even if everything is from Destiny 1, it at least offers a bit of variety. Perhaps some non-PvP players will finally see this as an incentive to jump into the Crucible.
What’s missing in the fight against Guardians is simply a wide range of different modes that distinguish themselves. An independent duo mode for pairs or fighting on huge maps with the Cabal sparrows like in Destiny 1 would be modes that could certainly entice one or another player to Lord Shaxx.
Bungie still has a lot of potential left to explore that lies dormant in the Crucible. Therefore, I am curious about what other surprises they may have in store for us, as there are only four weeks left until the DLC release.
What do you think of the Crucible? Do you feel the same way I do when facing a tough opponent, or do you not set foot in Lord Shaxx’s arenas? Let us know!
In a new interview with GameInformer, FromSoftware CEO Hidetaka Miyazaki extensively discussed the upcoming game Elden Ring. One topic was a tradition from previous games that triggers flashbacks for long-time fans: poison swamps.
Who is Hidetaka Miyazaki? He is the president of FromSoftware, a writer, and game designer. He is the creative mind behind the Dark Souls series, Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro.
What kind of tradition is this? Anyone who has played previous FromSoftware titles knows it: swamps. In every single one of these mentioned games, there is at least one swamp. Usually, these are even toxic, making crossing them even more dangerous.
Over the years, a kind of love-hate relationship has developed in the community. A prominent example is the swamp from Dark Souls 1, located beneath the Blighttown, which is considered particularly feared.
These swamps are usually dark and full of dangers. Moving through the muddy areas will reduce your movement speed. Additionally, you will be poisoned if you spend too much time in the mire.
They are generally more feared than liked in the community. Some even hate them. Accordingly, a recent statement by Miyazaki has caused a stir among fans.
Miyazaki on the creation of poison swamps: “It just happens”
This is what the Elden Ring chief said: In an interview with GameInformer , Miyazaki spoke generally about the design of certain areas and regions. He also discussed the feared swamps. The developer remarked:
How the player feels when they encounter this area is another story. While developing the game, I rediscovered my love for poison swamps. I know what people think of them, but suddenly I realize that I’m in the process of building one, and I just can’t help it. It just happens. – Miyazaki
This statement has led to bemused reactions in the community. A particular reddit post with reactions to it has gone viral. Currently (as of January 29, 12:10), the post by user TheVideoGaymer has over 4300 upvotes.
The post humorously questions Miyazaki’s memory and asks: “Is he out of his mind?” Because if he just rediscovered his love for poison swamps, why has there been at least one swamp in each of the 5 FromSoftware games since 2011?
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Some players are even worried that the earlier swamps were only “half-heartedly” integrated, and that Miyazaki is now aiming for the “final form” in Elden Ring. However, there are also players who are looking forward to the challenge and are eager to see what awaits them.
Here are some comments:
AramaticFire: “To be honest … I’m a bit scared of the open-world swamp that is coming our way.”
UnassumingSingleGuy: “Maybe the poison swamps in Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro were only there because it was tradition. I can’t wait to see how terrible the new poison zones are.”
heideggerfanfiction: “I’ve never been so excited to passionately hate something.”
Za_Worldo-Experience: “This is probably the worst post about Elden Ring…”
Thus, there is a mixture of concern, fear, confusion, and anticipation in the comments.
The new swamp might come with a new status effect
What do we know so far about the new swamp? So far, the area has not been seen in any gameplay trailers. Players were also unable to access it during the network test.
However, in the interview, Miyazaki revealed some of the nastiness that awaits players this time. In Elden Ring, there is a new effect called “Scarlet Rot,” which is different from poison or toxicity, and I hope you are looking forward to it. – Miyazaki
In terms of the story and setting of Elden Ring, there is something particularly terrible that exists and persists in this world. I will now say the name so you can look forward to it; it’s called Scarlet Rot: This is something that differs somewhat from poison or toxicity, but I hope you are looking forward to it. – Miyazaki
In what form this disease will be in the game and what role it plays in the story is still unknown. Perhaps it afflicts NPCs and creatures, making them even worse. Such elements would not be new for FromSoftware games.
When does Elden Ring come out? The official release is on February 25. So you can find out for yourself how bad the Scarlet Rot really is and how dangerous the new swamp will be this time in less than a month.
Or perhaps there will be several again? It would be conceivable, as Elden Ring will feature a huge open world with different regions.
Fans are thrilled by performance and transparency of the developers
This is how fans react to the video: The comments on YouTube are very positive. Many commenters are impressed by the performance of Dying Light 2 on the old consoles.
They praise how surprisingly smooth it looks while the game world still feels alive. Most are very satisfied with the quality shown.
A nearly bigger topic is that developer Techland has made a specific video about it at all. In the eyes of numerous fans, this is a positive example of transparency in the development and marketing of video games in today’s time.
Start video
Everything you need to know about the new survival game Dying Light 2 – with gameplay
Why is this so important to them? In recent years, the number of high-budget games that have been released in at least a problematic technical state has increased.
With the still high number of cross-gen titles that have been released on old and new consoles, there are also increasing problems with the versions for Xbox One and PS4.
A prominent example is the RPG Cyberpunk 2077, which performed so poorly on the old consoles that it is still not recommended, and was even removed from the PlayStation Store around its release.
Dying Light 2 is therefore a counterpoint for some fans to opaque releases and an example of open communication.
Caleb 72301: “It’s always nice when a developer has nothing to hide, this game is going to be fantastic.”
Stako: “I never expected this video. Just that puts Techland at the forefront, all video game releases should have such things.”
Diabloical Meek: “So, ladies and gentlemen, this is how you communicate with a community. No shit, addressing concerns, listening to them and giving them what they want. Well done, Techland! Still the only AAA studio I trust!”
meatslaper: “I really appreciate how transparent you are with the old generation. We need to trust some game companies nowadays, after the questionable practices that CDPR has pulled off.”
Scrolling through the comments, you find nothing but praise for the developers. The video was thus a complete success for developer Techland.
What do you think of the video? Are you satisfied with what the video shows? Do you agree with the comments? Are you playing Dying Light 2 on the older consoles?
Dying Light 2: Stay Human is not only set to release on PC and the current consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but also on PS4 and Xbox One. But how does the version perform on the old machines? Developer Techland has now shown this in a video.
What does the video show? In the gameplay scenes, you can see some combat and parkour scenes from Dying Light 2. A total of four consoles are showcased:
PS4 and PS4 Pro
Xbox One and Xbox One X
Players can see how the game performs on the old consoles and what visual differences exist.
The first comments under the video are very positive, and fans are genuinely excited. But you can see for yourself first:
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How does Dying Light 2 perform on LastGen? Based on the video, precise technical details cannot be given. However, the scenes show a range of situations that you will regularly encounter in Dying Light 2.
Therefore, the video mainly consists of parkour and combat scenes that stress the performance the most.
We do not know the exact frame rates, but at first glance, Dying Light 2 runs surprisingly well on each of the tested consoles. There are no significant graphical errors or performance drops noticeable in the video.
There are certainly differences. It is clear that the versions for Xbox One X and PS4 Pro naturally run more stable and at a higher resolution than the standard versions. At times, sharper textures can also be seen.
Visually, the LastGen versions are likely to lag behind the PC, Xbox Series, and PS5, but that is probably no surprise.
Fans are thrilled by performance and transparency of the developers
This is how fans react to the video: The comments on YouTube are very positive. Many commenters are impressed by the performance of Dying Light 2 on the old consoles.
They praise how surprisingly smooth it looks while the game world still feels alive. Most are very satisfied with the quality shown.
A nearly bigger topic is that developer Techland has made a specific video about it at all. In the eyes of numerous fans, this is a positive example of transparency in the development and marketing of video games in today’s time.
Start video
Everything you need to know about the new survival game Dying Light 2 – with gameplay
Why is this so important to them? In recent years, the number of high-budget games that have been released in at least a problematic technical state has increased.
With the still high number of cross-gen titles that have been released on old and new consoles, there are also increasing problems with the versions for Xbox One and PS4.
A prominent example is the RPG Cyberpunk 2077, which performed so poorly on the old consoles that it is still not recommended, and was even removed from the PlayStation Store around its release.
Dying Light 2 is therefore a counterpoint for some fans to opaque releases and an example of open communication.
Caleb 72301: “It’s always nice when a developer has nothing to hide, this game is going to be fantastic.”
Stako: “I never expected this video. Just that puts Techland at the forefront, all video game releases should have such things.”
Diabloical Meek: “So, ladies and gentlemen, this is how you communicate with a community. No shit, addressing concerns, listening to them and giving them what they want. Well done, Techland! Still the only AAA studio I trust!”
meatslaper: “I really appreciate how transparent you are with the old generation. We need to trust some game companies nowadays, after the questionable practices that CDPR has pulled off.”
Scrolling through the comments, you find nothing but praise for the developers. The video was thus a complete success for developer Techland.
What do you think of the video? Are you satisfied with what the video shows? Do you agree with the comments? Are you playing Dying Light 2 on the older consoles?
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If you ever liked World of Warcraft, you should look forward to Patch 10.0 and the new expansion – at least that’s what the WoW demon Cortyn from MeinMMO believes.
No matter how you look at it, if you associate many beautiful years of memories with World of Warcraft, the last months and also the last expansions have been quite hard to endure. Whether it was the generally negative mood surrounding Battle for Azeroth and Shadowlands or all the incidents surrounding the sexism scandal at Blizzard – none of it looked good.
I am no different. Even though my job is to report as neutrally as possible about the incidents surrounding Blizzard and World of Warcraft, I personally want the game and the developer company behind it to do well – including all the employees there.
But I have hope that it will be different with the next expansion, which will hopefully be announced within the next few weeks. The hints point to a dragon addon – one of the original races of Azeroth and hopefully a story that is a bit “down to earth” compared to the story of Shadowlands.
That one, with its afterlife dimensions and strange locations, while cool, doesn’t fit the flair of Azeroth.
Dragons could be the focus of the new expansion.
The story chaos can only get better
That the story will get better, I am convinced. An important point here is the incident surrounding Afrasiabi. Even if not all the details are known, a lot indicates that the current storyline surrounding Sylvanas is primarily due to the former story chief Alex Afrasiabi. The storyline isn’t necessarily bad; I liked the burning of Teldrassil and also the war that resulted from it.
However, I missed a resolution, a coherent narrative, and the feeling of finally getting some reasonable answers. All of this didn’t happen because Afrasiabi – according to current indications – pushed the story through on his own and then was fired, leaving behind no red thread for the story.
The current developers had to cobble something together from this debris and find some meaningful conclusion in Shadowlands.
It’s no secret that this has worked rather poorly and also alienated the most loyal Warcraft fans. Very few liked that the Jailer suddenly became the big evil behind all the machinations in the Warcraft universe.
At the same time, the Afrasiabi incident also explains a lot. It offers a, admittedly very simple, explanation for why the story of World of Warcraft has not felt right since Patch 8.3. As if everything doesn’t really fit together anymore, important aspects have been forgotten, and one somehow gets the impression that characters are forced into situations that don’t really suit them.
But this also fits wonderfully with the statement of Steve Danuser, the new story chief at WoW, who said in the trailer for Patch 9.2 that this is now “the conclusion of a chapter of the Warcraft saga.”
I initially scoffed a bit at that, but in light of the latest indications, it seems sensible. It also aligns with other statements that Patch 10.0 – the next expansion – will be entirely Steve Danuser’s baby. In terms of story, this probably represents a new beginning or at least a reorientation of the team.
This means in the best case new stories in a world that finally feels like home again, with characters you love.
Will the aspects return to the focus of the story?
Less intertwined systems – less borrowed power
Therefore, I believe, and I believe it wholeheartedly, that World of Warcraft will experience a turning point with 10.0. Not just because the story now comes from a team that hopefully pulls together and the penny has finally dropped, that players no longer want to grind indefinitely. Not only because Blizzard has just “cleaned up” among themselves and fired problematic developers, and not just because after Patch 9.2, a chapter of WoW ends that hardly anyone wanted to see.
That the developers are willing to change something is already shown by Patch 9.2. In the current version on the PTR, they have already moved away from a lot of compulsive grinding. Sure – whoever wants can still farm reputation, but as an optional means, if they want extra rewards. A competitive pressure does not currently exist.
However, there are also a number of things that I don’t see as dramatically as the “loud part of the community”. Whenever I read that “World of Warcraft is dead”, I am confused and raise my eyebrows. Because either these people have never seen a truly dead game or something completely different is happening on their realms and realm pools than on mine.
When I log into World of Warcraft, especially not at 4:00 AM on a Wednesday, I do not have the impression that the game is dead. Whether it’s about “Mythic+”, visiting a raid, PvP battles, or role-play – a group is easily found.
The core of my guild is still there and the capital cities are not deserted. I do not have the impression of a “dead” game. Sure, it’s not as crowded as during an addon release – but it hasn’t been since the implementation of the sharding system.
But I don’t want to just defend WoW in its current state. The ever-new “Borrowed Power” systems have simply been poison over the years. The same goes for the compulsive intertwining of more and more game systems that have created an unwieldy tangle of tasks that hardly any newcomer can navigate through.
As a PvP fan, I cannot just play PvP. I must complete the PvE campaign, level my covenant, farm legendary materials in Torghast, farm legendary recipes from dungeons, grind media and reputation in Korthia, and ideally also visit the current raid for the Shards of Domination.
PvP in WoW – Those who want that must also play many, many other contents.
However, I also think that WoW has produced a lot of good things in recent years. The “Mythic+” system has made dungeons interesting well beyond their original fun factor. The different difficulty levels in raids offer incentives for different groups of players.
But even with these systems, there are enough players who say that this has initiated the downfall of WoW and that anyone who defends this is just clinging to a big bottle of copium. Difficult to comprehend, since these are just options that offer more variety and diversity and appeal to different types of players.
If these contents were solved by other systems, so that only those players who really want to could access them – it would already be considerably better.
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Patch 10.0 sounds good, even without knowing anything about it
The first leaks about the next expansion – whether they are now “legit” or completely made up – at least make me feel positive. It has made me realize that I am still interested in how things will unfold with WoW and that my fundamental interest for a new beginning is still there.
I believe this too because my trust in the current development team is still relatively high. This is not just because of Patch 9.2, but simply because of the feeling regarding Blizzard’s current communication. It seems as if they are pulling together again and pursuing a common idea. I am ready to see a real improvement.
Especially because I truly believe that Patch 10.0 is the last chance for World of Warcraft to become relevant again. The last few years have painfully shown fans and also skeptics that a rule does indeed exist that Warcraft taught us decades ago: No king rules forever.
I believe it is completely legitimate not to return for Patch 9.2: Eternity’s End. It is the conclusion of a story that many simply are not interested in, in a game world full of systems that do not bring enjoyment to many. The patch cannot fix all of that. It is okay to skip it to make a statement and clarify: We don’t want this and we never want to see that in WoW again.
But anyone who has seen World of Warcraft as an important game over the last decades and enjoyed it for a long time should at least approach the next expansion with an open mind and try to engage with whatever comes.
And if the new expansion then really does not please and falls short of all expectations – then WoW has probably really earned to gradually fade into obscurity.
I hope that the developers can convince us of the opposite. I am at least cautiously optimistic. And yes, I am, without having seen a single tangible piece of evidence for Patch 10.0 yet.
The closer we get to the release of Elden Ring, the more the advertising machine gets rolling. Now, numerous new gameplay scenes have been released, showcasing familiar and new areas. This includes a part of the game world that has hardly been shown so far and a boss fight.
In less than a month, on February 25, it will be time. With Elden Ring, the next new game from FromSoftware, the developers of Dark Souls, Sekiro, and Bloodborne, will be released.
Now, the colleagues from GameInformer have released a wealth of information and gameplay scenes in two videos, covering various aspects of the game.
The gameplay videos showcase, among other things, boss fights, dungeons, and parts of the open world. Even an area that has hardly been shown so far is included. We summarize the most important information for you.
Spoiler Warning: If you want to know as little as possible before the release, you should not read on.
See here an optional dungeon with a boss fight
This is what the gameplay shows: In the video, we see the player exploring the starting area Limgrave and encountering the dungeon “Castle Mourne”.
This is a “mini-dungeon,” which is part of the optional content in Elden Ring, and there are numerous ones in the huge game world.
However, this mini-dungeon is quite extensive, as shown in the gameplay video:
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First, we see how the player moves and explores the game world on horseback.
First, it goes from high cliffs over a forest area to some fortress towers, until the player finally reaches the entrance of the dungeon.
There, a huge archer is waiting, who needs to be dealt with first.
You can see some passages where the player moves stealthily.
Throughout the dungeon, he encounters several enemies, but also loot.
At the back of the castle, the boss of the mini-dungeon is waiting. (10:09)
This fight is intense, at least judging by the scenes. It is a sort of lion-like beast on two legs that fights with a large sword.
The boss’s name is not visible in the gameplay. However, it shows that he is quite tough. He moves quickly, has a high reach with a sword, and hardly gives the player a moment’s peace.
At the same time, we also see some new moves that players can use in Elden Ring. For instance, he uses an ability to block with his shield and immediately counterattack.
In the comments, the reactions to the gameplay are very positive. Fans are praising, for example, the design of the boss arena, and the anticipation for the game seems to be growing for some.
Several comments also note that the game has apparently improved graphically since the first network test in November. Whether that’s really the case is hard to say.
Around the release, there will likely be direct comparison videos to really determine the difference.
What do you think of the new gameplay? Do you like the design of the optional dungeon and boss fight?
In Pokémon GO the new Hisui form of Voltorb will probably be released soon. You can find it in the new game Pokémon Legends: Arceus. We show you what we know about the release and what Hisui Voltorb looks like.
What’s new? On January 28, 2022, the new Pokémon game: Pokémon Legends: Arceus was released. It features many new contents like the Hisui form of Voltorb. Voltorb itself has been around since the first generation of games with its evolution Electrode. For many fans, it is a big deal that such an old Pokémon now has a new form.
Developing and catching Hisui Voltorb in Pokémon GO – When will it happen?
This was found: On the evening of January 28, the data miners from PokeMiners discovered changes in the game code. They came across the image of Hisui Voltorb and a placeholder for its shiny form.
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There is also an event research related to the new form (via PokeMiners.com). In the research, it says: “This raises the question: Why are the Hisui Voltorb appearing now, after being absent for so long? Have they somehow traveled from the Sinnoh region of the past to the present?”
The text continues: “I have the theory that the breaking of Team GO Rocket’s mysterious door somehow led to these Hisui Voltorb appearing in our time.” The rest of the research has also been leaked, but we don’t want to spoil that for you here.
What does Hisui Voltorb look like? In a trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the new Pokémon was officially introduced. It belongs to the types Electric and Grass.
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When could Hisui Voltorb be released? It seems that the Hisui Voltorb could appear shortly after the Rocket event in Pokémon GO. This officially ends on Sunday, January 30, at 10:00 AM local time.
It is therefore quite possible that Niantic will use the time on Sunday and Monday to spawn many Hisui Voltorb in the wild or release the special research. These are also the last days of the Power Plant event – thematically, the release would fit perfectly.
On Tuesday, the Lunar New Year event will start and is expected to bring fewer Electric spawns.
Keep in mind that the findings from the research and the images in Pokémon GO are findings from data miners. There is no guarantee that the Pokémon will come into the game in this form. Niantic could change everything, so these discoveries should always be taken with a grain of skepticism.
In the current environment, around the mysterious door and the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a release of Hisui Voltorb would make sense.
Would you be happy about this form in the game? Please share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Does using arm sleeves look extremely silly while gaming? Absolutely, no question. In return, the highlight clips in shooters are very impressive – or even in Minecraft:
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Mousepads are an immensely important part of your gaming setup
What matters in mousepads? The perhaps most important issue that needs to be addressed is the role of mousepads in the gaming setup. Because they not only protect your desk from scratches caused by the mouse – they directly influence how you can move your mouse.
For example, if you apply a lot of pressure on your mouse while aiming, you might not want to buy a soft fabric pad because your mouse could literally sink into it. Especially in particularly sweaty matches, where you sit there grinding your teeth in front of the screen, your mouse movements can therefore be restricted – causing you to miss the headshot.
Speaking of sweating: Regular fabric pads vary in performance depending on the weather. Especially in summer, the higher humidity can give the pad a “mushy” feel, which also affects performance. This affects consistency in aiming, which is a noticeable problem here at Lake Constance.
Is such a purchase a must? Even though I have a lot of enthusiasm for the topic of mousepads, I also have to clearly state that this expensive top solution is not a necessity. Nevertheless, I recommend that every shooter fan pays a little more attention to their mousepad.
In my experience, most players use the first available solution from Logitech, Amazon, or even IKEA. And although none of these pads is directly bad, a conscious decision for a better mousepad can directly improve your performance.
The next time you game, pay attention to your habits while aiming. How do you move, how hard do you press the mouse, how do you stop it? These observations not only make upgrading your mousepad easier – this awareness helps you improve aspects of your aiming that go beyond mouse settings.
There are good mousepad alternatives beyond glass
What alternatives to the glass pad are there? If you want to replace your mousepad but don’t want to reach straight for the highest shelf, there are some good alternatives for every type of player.
Those who want a fast pad should try the Endgame Gear MPC. The Cordura fabric allows for super fast movements and is also water-resistant.
For a good balance, the Cooler Master MP511 is a great solution for a very good price. The performance of the MP511 is comparable to that of the SkyPad.
If you’re looking for maximum control, the G-SR from Zowie is unmatched. However, the pad doesn’t last forever (experts say about 8 – 10 months on average) and reacts ‘allergic’ to high humidity.
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Whether you choose the SkyPad or one of the many good alternatives – don’t underestimate how much difference the right mousepad can make.
If you want to learn what hardware I recommend in the area of controllers, I refer you to another article of mine:
Mousepads are extremely underestimated, but they are incredibly important for shooter fans. At least that’s what Marko Jevtic, shooter expert at MeinMMO, says. Why that is the case, and which mousepad is clearly the best for him, he explains here.
Anyone who has been in the Twitch chat of a shooter pro like Shroud or Dr Disrespect sees the same questions again and again. Which mouse is being used, what is the mouse sensitivity?
I am also interested in such things, but I feel that one accessory in the discussion is often neglected: the mousepad. There’s a lot to discuss. People who have ever ventured into the subreddit of mousepad nerds are overwhelmed by tabular rankings and unbearable, lengthy blocks of explanatory text.
And what can I say? I wrote the linked chunk of text. Between 2019 and 2020, I tried over 20 mousepads, spending nearly 1,000 €. All to find the perfect pad. Because mousepads are more than just a playing surface – they determine how you can move the mouse.
Just as the right sneakers are important when jogging, as they cushion the foot strike and support your movements, mousepads are important for aiming. Ideally, they emphasize your gaming strengths and mask your weaknesses.
About the author: Marko Jevtic has been working at MeinMMO as a shooter expert since October 2021, but he is also deeply involved in the topic privately. As a co-leader of several gaming Discords, he helps players, streamers, and esports professionals alike find the right settings and accessories for shooters.
This results in expertise in all the nuances of the shooter genre. He is in frequent contact with legends of the shooter community like KovaaK (known for his popular aim trainer and also a user of the glass mousepad).
Which mousepad did I choose? The best mousepad I have tried today is the SkyPad 3.0. One thing makes this pad particularly special: It’s completely made of glass. It has many advantages, such as consistently reliable performance and durability.
The SkyPad 3.0 offers perfect performance under all conditions
Why is the SkyPad so good? In the mousepad market, I have tried all the relevant mousepads – from A for Artisan Hien to Z for Zowie GSR-SE. The glass mousepad is the best solution I have found so far because it avoids all these issues. It is also incredibly popular among aim gurus such as KovaaK.
The SkyPad not only performs well, it can also look very nice, as shown here with the mouse Endgame Gear XM1
No matter how high the humidity is, or how hard I press the mouse button – the SkyPad cannot give way because it is made of glass. This ensures consistent performance that I can always rely on.
Particularly impressive is that the SkyPad offers a perfect balance of speed and control. Typical fabric pads are not particularly fast, but their softness makes stopping a movement very easy. Pads made of plastic or the water-repellent fabric Cordura are significantly faster, making it harder to stop efficiently.
However, with the SkyPad, fast movements are both easy and perfectly stoppable. The reason is that the glass is not perfectly smooth. Many fine “sand grains” on the surface are not visible but can be felt with a fingernail. Thanks to these, you have more than enough control over the mouse.
This short YouTube video captures how a (comparatively heavy) mouse glides and sounds on the SkyPad 3.0:
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Also worth highlighting are additional benefits that go beyond gaming:
With dimensions of 40 x 50 x 0.3 cm, the pad is very large. This makes it easier to use slower mouse sensitivities, which in turn can lead to higher precision in-game.
If you crumb at your desk or spill a drink over the glass mousepad, you can easily wipe up the mess without long-term stains. Afterward, you can continue directly because no fabric needs to dry first.
If you have pets, you don’t have to worry about fur getting stuck in the fabric fibers. With a wipe of a microfiber cloth, everything is perfectly clean again.
Fabric pads have a light coating that dissolves over time. This significantly affects performance. The glass pad, on the other hand, does not wear out, and technically never needs to be replaced.
You also don’t have to worry about the durability of the SkyPad. Due to its high weight, it sits stably on the desk, and with normal use, it doesn’t even get scratches. If it does fall for some reason, there’s still no reason to worry, as this official tweet shows:
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What are the disadvantages of the glass mousepad? The SkyPad also has its problems, which I naturally do not want to withhold:
The price is very high. 120 US dollars is the cost of the pad, plus shipping from Denmark. This is steep, but the mousepad is also more durable than the competition.
The movements of the mouse on hard glass cause loud noises, which can be bothersome.
If a hair gets between the pad and the mouse while gaming, it creates a disgusting noise and sensation.
If you don’t have quality mouse feet, they wear out faster than on fabric pads.
On bare skin, there can be a ‘sticky’ effect between skin and glass.
The last point is probably the most annoying aspect of a glass pad in the long run. As a solution, aim gurus use sports arm sleeves when gaming, like those used by professional cyclists. SkyPad sells these on their website as well.
Does using arm sleeves look extremely silly while gaming? Absolutely, no question. In return, the highlight clips in shooters are very impressive – or even in Minecraft:
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Mousepads are an immensely important part of your gaming setup
What matters in mousepads? The perhaps most important issue that needs to be addressed is the role of mousepads in the gaming setup. Because they not only protect your desk from scratches caused by the mouse – they directly influence how you can move your mouse.
For example, if you apply a lot of pressure on your mouse while aiming, you might not want to buy a soft fabric pad because your mouse could literally sink into it. Especially in particularly sweaty matches, where you sit there grinding your teeth in front of the screen, your mouse movements can therefore be restricted – causing you to miss the headshot.
Speaking of sweating: Regular fabric pads vary in performance depending on the weather. Especially in summer, the higher humidity can give the pad a “mushy” feel, which also affects performance. This affects consistency in aiming, which is a noticeable problem here at Lake Constance.
Is such a purchase a must? Even though I have a lot of enthusiasm for the topic of mousepads, I also have to clearly state that this expensive top solution is not a necessity. Nevertheless, I recommend that every shooter fan pays a little more attention to their mousepad.
In my experience, most players use the first available solution from Logitech, Amazon, or even IKEA. And although none of these pads is directly bad, a conscious decision for a better mousepad can directly improve your performance.
The next time you game, pay attention to your habits while aiming. How do you move, how hard do you press the mouse, how do you stop it? These observations not only make upgrading your mousepad easier – this awareness helps you improve aspects of your aiming that go beyond mouse settings.
There are good mousepad alternatives beyond glass
What alternatives to the glass pad are there? If you want to replace your mousepad but don’t want to reach straight for the highest shelf, there are some good alternatives for every type of player.
Those who want a fast pad should try the Endgame Gear MPC. The Cordura fabric allows for super fast movements and is also water-resistant.
For a good balance, the Cooler Master MP511 is a great solution for a very good price. The performance of the MP511 is comparable to that of the SkyPad.
If you’re looking for maximum control, the G-SR from Zowie is unmatched. However, the pad doesn’t last forever (experts say about 8 – 10 months on average) and reacts ‘allergic’ to high humidity.
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Whether you choose the SkyPad or one of the many good alternatives – don’t underestimate how much difference the right mousepad can make.
If you want to learn what hardware I recommend in the area of controllers, I refer you to another article of mine:
Graphics cards are currently very expensive, yet many want to buy a GPU. On Amazon, there is currently a graphics card that is a bestseller, even though it is not suitable for gaming.
Hardware is still scarcely available or very expensive at the beginning of 2022. And this is likely to continue for some time. Just recently, we explained to you why you as a gamer have no chance of buying a graphics card.
Nonetheless, many users want to buy a graphics card. For example, you can purchase the GeForce RTX 3050. Surprisingly, there is currently a graphics card on Amazon that is among the bestsellers, which is completely unsuitable for gaming.
8-Year-Old Graphics Card is Currently a Bestseller on Amazon
Which graphics card are we talking about? The currently best-selling graphics card is the MSI Nvidia GeForce GT 730.
The GT 730 is now 8 years old, but the manufacturer MSI relaunched the GT 730 in the summer of 2021 to at least be able to offer a graphics card in the low-end range. The price is around 70 euros, which is far from the prices that scalpers demand for graphics cards on eBay.
The top 8 among the bestsellers on Amazon. Amazon updates the bestsellers hourly.
How much performance does the graphics card offer? The GT 730 does not provide enough performance if you really want to game on your PC. You can achieve a somewhat decent performance near 30 FPS with the older title Dota 2. Here, the GeForce GT 730 achieves 29.6 FPS in Full HD with maximum details (via computerbase.de).
Basically, you should be aware that you cannot play modern titles with this graphics card. If you need a dedicated graphics solution for home office work (with processors without a graphics chip), then the GT 730 is a sensible option. However, in many games, you will quickly run out of breath with the GT 730.
What is surprising? The surprising thing is that the version with GDDR3 memory is currently a bestseller on Amazon. This is the significantly weaker version, as the version with GDDR5 memory provides a much better performance because the slow memory does not limit it.
GDDR3 vs GDDR5: GDDR is a special type of DDR memory that is mainly used in graphics cards and often has higher clock rates than regular RAM. While GDDR3 offers a maximum data rate of 67.5 GB/s, GDDR5 provides a maximum data rate of 160 GB/s, making it more than twice as fast.
No Better or At Least Cheaper Graphics Cards in Sight
Is there hope right now? There is actually a (very) small hope in the hardware market. Because in addition to AMD and Nvidia, there are also other manufacturers who want to offer graphics cards. One manufacturer named “Innosilicon” wants to sell affordable graphics cards now. What kind of graphics cards these are and whether you can buy them in Germany, you can read here on MeinMMO:
The upcoming survival game Dying Light 2 already impresses more players on Steam than almost all other upcoming games. But why are over a quarter million players waiting for it? MeinMMO explains what lies behind the fascination.
What kind of game is this? Dying Light 2 is the second part of the series, which tells a survival horror story. A virus has wiped out almost all of humanity and turned them into zombies. A classic post-apocalyptic setting.
You play as an infected individual who has not yet transformed. This grants you superhuman abilities, which you now use to help the survivors. Like the first part, Dying Light 2 focuses on parkour, combat, and above all, a lot of story.
We can’t say exactly how many players have it on their wishlist. But at least 270,000 people are “following” the game on Steam alone, wanting to stay updated with information. The wishlist entries are likely even more, especially since Dying Light 2 is also being released on other platforms.
Where does the interest come from? Even though such a massive number of players are interested in the game, many gamers cannot quite comprehend where the interest comes from – especially in Germany.
This is partly because the first part ended up on the index here, meaning it wasn’t simply purchasable. Also, part 2 is only released censored in Germany. Nevertheless, the game managed to build a large fan base. This comes from its unique approach to the genre.
Surviving Without Combat – The Unique System of Dying Light
What makes Dying Light 2 so special: Normally, survival games are all about bare survival, and most representatives of the genre rely on combat and weapons. From improvised knives to swords to modern firearms, there’s everything here.
In Dying Light, you can also fight, but the system serves more as a “last resort”. The safer way is always to escape. The game has a unique, well-defined parkour feature:
Like in Assassin’s Creed, you climb walls and traverse streets in the air.
Roof tops are not only shortcuts but also your frequently used paths, especially at night when the zombies awaken.
With zip lines and makeshift cushions made from trash bags, you ensure relatively safe and quick movement during the death-defying parkour.
You will even be rewarded for parkour in Dying Light 2 and can spend skill points to improve. If you support the factions in the game, they will even build more opportunities for you to move safely through the city.
Depending on which faction you choose, you get more traps to use against zombies or additional zip lines or fall cushions.
You can play Dying Light 2 solo or in co-op with up to 4 players. There is no crossplay at least at launch, and you need to pay attention to the version. The censored (German) and uncensored versions cannot play together.
Some DLCs will be released just a few days after the launch, while others may come months later. We cannot yet say the exact intervals for the new content to be released. At least for the beginning, though, there is already a roadmap:
Unlike other survival games, exploration in Dying Light is therefore not just a feature but a necessity for survival. Only by knowing the city well can you take safe escape routes from zombie hordes.
Is there only parkour? No, in addition to the fast-paced racing segments, Dying Light 2 also relies on a combat system. With DIY melee weapons and a single firearm, you can heat things up for the opponents.
Partially literally, as with mods you can further customize your axes and machetes. Like with parkour, there are also different skills for combat. However, the environment here is also important.
Dying Light 2 has a “contextual combat system”. This means you can use nearby walls or cars to throw your opponents against them or propel yourself off of them. At least in theory – during the test, I was too dumb for that.
In any case, Dying Light 2 fully relies on its world. It is not just another feature but a tool that you can use and interact with. This gives the entire game world more depth and simultaneously emphasizes that humanity has reached a point where it must fight for bare survival – by any means necessary.
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New cinematic trailer shows how hard it is to remain human in Dying Light 2
By the way, we discussed in the new MeinMMO podcast with editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, editorial manager Gerd Schuhmann, and myself as a survival expert about Dying Light and other … shooters.
Release in February 2022, content for 5 years
When and where does Dying Light 2 come out? On Friday, February 4, 2022, Dying Light 2 will be released for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch version will be slightly delayed but should be delivered “within 6 months”.
You can play Dying Light 2 solo or in co-op with up to 4 players. There is no crossplay at least at launch, and you need to pay attention to the version. The censored (German) and uncensored versions cannot play together.
Some DLCs will be released just a few days after the launch, while others may come months later. We cannot yet say the exact intervals for the new content to be released. At least for the beginning, though, there is already a roadmap:
In FIFA 22 the complete Team of the Year (TOTY) is now available. We show you the players with their ratings.
What is the TOTY? The best players of the year are included in the “Team of the Year,” which is released with significantly improved cards in Ultimate Team. The TOTY is chosen by the fans – players decide which cards will ultimately be represented in the TOTY.
When does the TOTY start? The TOTY started on Friday evening, January 21, 2022, at 7:00 PM, with the striker cards. After that, the midfielders were released, followed by the TOTY defenders and goalkeeper.
Now, on January 27 at 7:00 PM, the complete Team of the Year is available. The 12th man should follow in the coming days.
Update, January 28, 2021: On Friday evening at 7:00 PM, even more strong cards went online in FUT, complementing the Team of the Year.
12th Man Ronaldo & Honorable Mentions are here
What are these cards? Cristiano Ronaldo won the vote for the 12th man in the TOTY and received a powerful 97-rated card. It is now available just like the rest of the TOTY in packs.
The complete TOTY with Ronaldo
Additionally, there are now also “Honorable Mentions” in the packs. These are some TOTY candidates who didn’t quite make it into the Team of the Year, but are still receiving impressive cards. Although they are not as strong as real TOTYs, there are definitely some top cards among them:
Moreover, there is also a new card for Martinez in the SBCs and another one for Shaw in the weekly challenges.
The Team of the Year will also remain in packs for another week.
Here are the 11 players in the FIFA 22 TOTY
These players are included: All players with their ratings are now known. They are:
Mbappé (97)
Lewandowski (98)
Messi (98)
De Bruyne (96)
Jorginho (97)
Kanté (96)
Joao Cancelo (94)
Ruben Dias (97)
Marquinhos (95)
Hakimi (93)
Donnarumma (96)
Who was in the running? A whole series of players were nominated, who could be voted for by position. You can find the nominees here:
What else does the Team of the Year bring to FIFA 22?
The TOTY players are simply included in the packs of FIFA 22, which also leads to criticism. Because: The cards are not only very rare and hard to obtain, but also incredibly expensive on the transfer market.
Also this year there will be a “12th Man” again, which FUT players could vote for. The candidates were Benzema, Ronaldo, and Salah. When the 12th TOTY player will be released is currently unknown.
Last year, there were “Honorable Mentions” cards for some players who didn’t quite make it into the TOTY. They received an upgrade too, but not as strong.
Additionally, there are usually also special SBCs and weekly challenges included with the TOTY.
Xur returns to visit you in Destiny 2 once again. With many items and rare armor, he sets out to surprise the Guardians. What he brings this time and whether it’s worth it, you can find out here on MeinMMO.
Furthermore, we’ve listed the best weapons for the upcoming champions. We’ve taken into account every mod that will affect weapon categories selected in Witch Queen.
If you are interested in a good shooter experience: In the new MeinMMO podcast, editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, editorial director Gerd Schuhmann, and author Benedict Grothaus, as a survival expert, discussed the new shooter releases at the beginning of 2022.
All information about Xur on January 28, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? Xur will set up his shop at a random location every Friday at the daily reset at 6 PM. He often sells 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: This time, Xur is located in the Tower in the Hangar.
Here is Xur’s shop.
Xur’s inventory from January 28 to February 1 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have on offer? As always, Xur will have an exotic weapon and armor for all characters, so Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans will all be represented. But Guardians will only know that when he actually arrives.
Weapon: Twin-tailed Fox – Rocket launcher for 29 Legendary Shards
Legendary armor set: This time, there’s the righteous armor for all three classes.
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.
Nexxoss Gaming provides you as always with a detailed walkthrough of Xur’s inventory:
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Trials of Osiris on 28.01 – 01.02. – Map, weapons and information
Now that the Iron Banner event is a while ago, you can once again look forward to the Trials of Osiris. With them, sweaty battles will arise that you must survive. If you can prove yourself successfully, a visit to the Lighthouse awaits you.
Which map is in play this week? The 14th Saint has chosen Javelin-4 on Io for you.
The arena for you and your opponents
This is how you get your loot: Previously, you could earn your loot in the Trials through three, five, and seven wins. However, that has changed. Now there are rewards for:
Seven wins
50 rounds
as well as the notorious flawless run that takes you to the Lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, a special weapon will be available as a master version. This time you can get the Void SMG “Shayura’s Wrath”.
Once you have received your desired weapon, you can focus your Trials engrams specifically on it. Additionally, you get enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Remember that your rewards increase even more 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 enter the Trials again, and how does your weekend look? Let us know in the comments!
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Yesterday, on January 27, 2022, the big announcement event for the new chapter in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online took place. The reactions cover the entire spectrum. But one reaction caused particularly high attention. MeinMMO presents you this extravagant reaction to the announcement.
What happened? The announcement event of ESO on the official Bethesda Twitch channel. Yesterday from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM, the new content was announced. Afterwards, there was an aftershow stream with Senior Community Manager Gina Bruno, Lead Community Manager Jess Folsom, and Lead Encounter Designer Mike Finnigan.
For the announcement event, many ESO streamers had their streams running to watch the news about the content in 2022 together with their community. Already the day before, an unplanned post caused further speculation, as ESO accidentally revealed the name of the new chapter and content.
This spoiler revealed that the new chapter is likely about the Bretons. The streamer NefasQS (a member of the official ESO Stream Team) was skeptical, which is why he – perhaps a bit prematurely – announced that he would shave his head if the new chapter revolved solely around the Bretons.
And so it was also read in his stream title last night: 🍵IF ITS A BRETON CHAPTER I’M SHAVING MY HEAD, HUFFING COPIUM WHILE WATCHING ESO 2022 GLOBAL REVEAL + NEW EMOTES🍵 !FAQ
It means: “If it is a chapter about the Bretons, I will shave my head. Huffin Copium while watching the ESO announcement stream for 2022 + new emotes. FAQ”
Huffin Copium is a neologism commonly seen in Twitch chats. It combines the words “Cope” and “Drug”. It is used metaphorically to refer to using this drug to cope with losses.
ESO really brings the Bretons in the new chapter
When the Bretons were actually announced as the new focus in the next chapter, the hair had to go. Nefas kept his word and had his hair shaved off in front of several hundred viewers.
In this clip, you can see how the streamer has his first hair shaved off:
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You can watch the complete stream on NefasQS’s channel (via. Twitch).
The person who took on this task seemed to make an effort to make it look especially wild in between.
Nefas remains relaxed with his generally calm demeanor and has to laugh quite a bit himself. The viewers also seem to have fun with the situation and how cool Nefas fulfills his promise.
Nefas enjoys memes from his fans
That’s why today there are some funny pictures on Nefas’ Twitter channel. With the words “Oh no, the memes are starting,” he posts a few of the generated memes. He takes it with humor.
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The community seems to be little interested in Bretons
Generally, the enthusiasm in the community, however, is delayed. A survey in the ESO forum shows that more than half of the players would have wished something different from High Isle (as of 27.01.22, 4:08 PM).
Nefas doesn’t seem to be completely wrong, after all. Even if he misjudged the developers, this seems to be more accurate for the community.
What might the community dislike about Bretons?
Bretons are simply too close to us. Exotic races like the Khajiit, Mer, or Argonians are often more interesting to us.
There is no nostalgia factor like with the release of Morrowind, Greymoor, or Blackwood.
Many were looking forward to a new class after 3 years and are therefore not so pleased that the focus is placed on a race that is already known.
If you are more interested in ESO, you might find this appealing:
In ESO, there are also numerous in-game events. During the events, you can get a ton of rewards. If you don’t want to miss them and want to stay updated on the latest ESO events, then visit our ESO event ticker. Here you’ll find all the current info on ESO events.
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In Pokémon GO, it will be interesting for you on February 4th, as an event during the Mobile Games Show will provide you with promo codes. We will show you here what we know about the gifts and when you should participate.
What kind of event is this? The first “Mobile Games Show” starts on February 4th, and Pokémon GO is one of the games in the spotlight. Renowned YouTubers will compete against each other during the event. Accompanying the event will be balloons that will provide you with gifts for a week and a broadcast displaying promo codes.
We will show you everything we know about the event so far and when you can claim your bonuses.
Mobile Games Show with Pokémon GO
When will gift balloons arrive? From Monday, January 31st, to Friday, February 4th, a balloon will bring gifts to you in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). What contents will be in the presents is still unclear.
When are there promo codes? On February 4th at 6:00 PM, the Mobile Games Show will be broadcast on Twitch and YouTube. The press release states that during the show, codes will be shared multiple times in the YouTube livestream, which will give you incense, lures, and Poké Balls.
A total of 10 codes will be distributed, from which you can redeem 5 per player.
What happens at the show? The Mobile Games Show is organized by Google Play along with the agency Instict3. During the event, influencers Shurjoka, Rezo, Julien Bam, and Kalle will compete in pairs against each other.
The teams will compete in in-game tasks and real-life challenges based on Pokémon GO, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and the indie games Gumslinger and Cats in Time. In Pokémon GO, they will compete in capturing, battling, and throwing Poké Balls. During the show, you can participate with polls during the event.
Additionally, the band Glasperlenspiel will have a performance at the event.
Is it worth participating? Basically, you have little effort and can secure items like incense, Poké Balls, or lures. For that reason alone, the “event” is worth it for you. We will accompany you here on MeinMMO on Friday evening with the latest info about the event and share the promo codes with you quickly.
If you do not want to watch the show, you can simply keep an eye on our event article and secure the codes there.
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The new VR MMORPG Zenith: The Last City (PC, PS-VR) launched in Early Access on Steam on January 27. So many players stormed the MMORPG that the servers quickly crashed. However, fan opinions are mixed.
What kind of game is Zenith? Primarily, Zenith: The Last City is an MMORPG, just like many others. However, it is completely focused on Virtual Reality and cannot be played without such a headset.
The game is set in a futuristic world that has a slight problem with monsters. Here, classic high fantasy meets sci-fi, resulting in an interesting design concept.
In some places, the game stylistically feels a bit like Overwatch, although the intensity of the colors is different.
Zenith launched on January 27 in Early Access and has been playable for €22.49 since then. However, as many features are yet to come, it currently offers an experience with not a lot of gameplay content.
Nonetheless, you can expect an open world, combat, 5 different classes, and many social aspects of an MMORPG, all completely in VR.
According to the SteamDB website, 4,629 people played the brand-new MMORPG at launch, with over 18,000 watching on Twitch. Those are quite good numbers for a VR game, which might have even increased further.
However, the developers apparently did not expect so many fans, which caused the servers to crash shortly afterward. This led to a login failure on the EU servers.
You can see the first gameplay from the game here:
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When is the game expected to be finished? According to the developers’ roadmap, Zenith is supposed to be in Early Access for about a year before it fully launches. Many bugs are expected to be fixed, and at least one more class is to be integrated into the game before the final release.
Additionally, the developers plan to add crafting, player housing, dungeons, and PvP.
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Opinions about the game are divided: Zenith: The Last City has an active fanbase that has funded the game over the years. The MMORPG does not come from a large publisher but from an indie studio via Kickstarter.
Fans who have been following the game for extended periods seem to be satisfied with what they can now play. The communication from the studio has mostly been good, and the developers have regularly shared progress updates.
This has led to reviews on Steam currently standing at “Very Positive.” 87% of the 476 reviews find the VR MMORPG good and enjoy it even in its current Early Access state.
However, many voices on reddit and YouTube claim that the game feels too unfinished even for an Early Access title. Many systems seem to be functioning improperly and crashes and bugs seem to dampen the enjoyment of the game.
The accusation from many fans is that Zenith launched too early and needs more time to reach a truly playable state.
What do the fans say? In the two camps, there are some valid comments.
DalekSEC writes (via reddit): “The game went from ‘Oh, I have to buy this’ to ‘I’ll wait… a long time’. After I read into it and watched some videos, the game just looks so empty and superficial. I understand that developing it is more complex due to the VR focus. But I think they should have waited a few more months to refine the basic systems.”
The user intcleastwood says (via Steam): “The potential of this game is incredible. The fighting and cooking worked even better than I expected. Yes, many systems are still empty and function sluggishly. But I really felt like I was IN an MMO, and I would pay that €23 again and again. […] Watching this game develop will make VR history. The first steps have been taken, now they just need to develop this potential.”
Completely positive is MonkeyMayCry on Steam: “This is the future of gaming… I’m just saying. This is really fun.”
What do you think of VR MMORPGs? Have you played one already or will you take a look at Zenith? Do you have a VR headset at home and use it regularly, or is that still not for you? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
In yesterday’s blog, Destiny 2 announced the first changes to the playlist activities and also provided a glimpse of the rewards. We will tell you what is changing, what weapons to expect, and whether it’s worth it.
After the release of the weekly This Week at Bungie (TWaB), the playlist activities will receive a small boost. Additionally, there was a weapon preview of the new Vanguard rewards from Nightfalls, which you can hunt at the start of Witch Queen in Season 16.
The reason for these adjustments in the Vanguard reputation rank gain is due to the fact that the different difficulty levels in the Vanguard playlists have not been played as expected. Many players mainly play the weekly Nightfalls only on the lower challenge levels.
Bungie will therefore make adjustments in the upcoming Season 16 to make these activities on higher difficulty levels more appealing to players in the future.
The Vanguard rank will increase twice as fast starting in Season 16
Nightfalls on higher difficulty levels will also grant faster gains
The changes are intended to bring future gains closer to the reputation gains from the Crucible playlists
Destiny 2 players are currently still waiting for the end of the Season 15 story mission
Adjustments to Strike Modifiers in Season 16
Additionally, there will be adjustments to the modifiers for Vanguard Strikes and Nightfalls. In Season 15, players’ approach in Nightfalls was often very tactical because the incoming damage from bosses was too strong. This is set to change in Season 16 and encourage Guardians to master such challenges more with their good builds. Bungie will therefore make the following adjustments:
Boss-specific damage modifiers will be removed with Witch Queen starting from the difficulty level Hero out of Nightfalls.
The Scorch modifier (damage dealt by a certain element) will be replaced with “Acute.” This modifier will increase damage from a certain element by 25% both incoming and outgoing. This means players will then have 50% more incoming damage and 25% outgoing damage.
Seasonal Strike modifiers from Season 15 will be moved to the Vanguard Nightfall playlist
In Season 16, Strike modifiers for the difficulty levels Hero, Legend, and Grandmaster will thematically focus on the use of the glaive and Void and will rotate weekly.
Those who play tougher challenges will be rewarded
What Changes in Season 16 for Trials of Osiris
While the reputation rank gains in the regular Crucible will remain the same, there will be changes in the Trials in Season 16. Apparently, the reputation rank gain in the Trials of Osiris was about 30% slower than expected in Season 15. Even at higher ranks, it could not be further increased.
For Season 16, Bungie therefore wants to grant more repetitions in Trials of Osiris and an increase in the reputation rank multiplier for each round won during a match, depending on the number of victories a player has on their respective ticket.
Overall, this is supposed to bring a 50% increase in Trials repeat gains and provide more value for players who have 20 round wins and 7 wins on their Trials Pass.
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These are the changes in detail:
At the end of each won Trials match starting in Season 16, players will receive a small points bonus on their Trials reputation rank
The reputation rank will continue to increase, depending on the number of wins on the pass
Each round won will grant 21 points more than in Season 15
The reputation gains can thus rise up to 105 points additional per game
These changes should also increase the reputation rank gain in Trials of Osiris for players who do not regularly reset their ticket by 50% or more.
Will Gambit soon be really good again?
Significant adjustments are also coming for Gambit: Many players have long believed that Destiny 2’s PvPvE hybrid mode Gambit needs more attention. This seems to be next on the agenda.
Then, Gambit will not only receive a proper overhaul, but also there will be some changes to its reputation rank. The developer, however, wants to provide more information about it in one of the upcoming TWaB blog posts.
Activity boost display will soon bring more clarity: To ensure that you always know which weekly bonus is currently active and can level your reputation ranks optimally, there will be a new homepage info. For Witch Queen and the start of Season 16, such information will then be displayed directly on the home screen so that you always have it in view.
These Weapons You Can Hunt in Season 16
In addition to information about the reputation rank points, there was also a first glimpse of the weapons that players can hunt starting from Season 16 in the respective playlists. Among them are two well-known weapons that players can earn as exclusive rewards from Vanguard Nightfalls, and one equally well-known Trials weapon. All three weapons will also be available as Master versions starting Season 16.
The Trials weapon is the Solar Auto Rifle “The Summoner”. This weapon could already be earned as a master version in the Trials in Season 11. It has a 600 RPM and a good TTK value of 0.7 seconds.
Additionally, there should be another weapon for the Trials. What that is and whether it will be new, Bungie, however, did not want to reveal yet.
Interestingly, both weapons come from planets (Io and Titan) that are currently, in the storyline, consumed by the anomaly of the Pyramid ships and are therefore in the content vault.
The Auto Rifle “Trusty” and the Sniper “Silicon Neuroma”
Finally, a note for graphic fans among Destiny 2 players: Bungie has also given an early hint about a hardware upgrade in Witch Queen. Starting in Season 16, “Windowed HDR” will be supported by Destiny 2. This may provide players with improved game performance in windowed fullscreen mode and better graphics.
This change is thanks to several upgrades under the hood of the Destiny 2 game engine. There will also be some HDR calibrations available in the settings. However, players should note that they also need appropriate hardware to fully enjoy this change.
The weapon recycling continues: Whether this change is an incentive for players is questionable. Especially the weapons are already old, well-known, albeit popular weapons. They bring little fresh air into the playlists. At least it is not entirely ruled out that this was just a small taste and it is confirmed that at least one more weapon will find its way into the reward pool of the prestige PvP activity for the Trials.
What do you think of the changes? Are these weapons you also missed and will definitely get? What do you think of the changes to the reputation ranks? Will that encourage you to tackle the higher challenges in Nightfalls in the future? Let us know in the comments.
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On Amazon and eBay, you can find used high-end processors for little money. An expert has now explained why it only makes limited sense, even though the prices look great.
If you want to upgrade your gaming system, you can either buy new or used hardware. Particularly with used hardware, you can often save money and sometimes make real bargains. Due to the high prices, even old graphics cards are currently worth a lot of money.
But what about high-end hardware that is a few years old and no longer receives updates or drivers? An expert has now conducted a test by buying old high-end processors and comparing prices.
Who is speaking? Linus Sebastian is the head of the YouTube channel “Linus Tech Tips” where he tests hardware or tries out new gadgets. On YouTube, he and his team are among the most well-known tech experts. He has tested, among other things, whether AMD or Intel offers the faster gaming processor. As of the current date (January 28, 2022), he has more than 14 million subscribers.
What is it about? In his video, Linus tested several processors that are already several years old. The reason for this test is simple: Currently, you can get the processors at a really low price:
On eBay, the Xeon X5690 is going for around 60 euros.
The i5-2500K is even available for about 20 euros on eBay.
The even faster i7-2600K is also available for just under 60 euros.
Linus tested the processors in practice and explained that the processors are significantly weaker than modern processors in multithreading. Multithreading refers to how many processes the CPU can handle simultaneously. In games, however, the old processors can certainly keep up, even beating processors of the new generation from Intel and AMD, as many processors still do not support more than 4 cores.
Why is the purchase still not worthwhile? In connection with old hardware, there are several problems:
For the seemingly cheap processor, you still need a corresponding motherboard. And those can become really expensive. Here you would easily pay around 150 euros for an outdated motherboard. Additionally, DDR3 RAM will cost around 40 euros.
From an upgrade perspective, buying outdated hardware is always a dead end, as you cannot mount a new processor on the old motherboard. DDR3 RAM is also not compatible with new motherboards.
For many old models, support has also expired; in the worst case, you won’t receive any software for Windows 10, and support for Windows 11 is also questionable.
Accordingly, buying correspondingly old hardware does not make sense especially if you already own new, modern hardware. Here, you would ultimately end up paying for the downgrade.
What is the biggest problem? If you buy a modern motherboard and DDR4 RAM today, you only pay a few euros more compared to the outdated hardware. For the well-reviewed “MSI B450 GamingPlus MAX,” you would pay around 90 euros on Amazon. With such modern motherboards, you are currently more future-proof than with hardware that is years old.
For modern processors, you do pay more, but you also rely on a future-proof platform and won’t have any issues when you want to buy a faster processor. Linus also clearly states in his video:
It is hard to justify investing in old hardware when faced with these two problems [price and support] and the complete lack of an upgrade path.
So if you are considering old hardware for a cheap price, you should think this purchase through thoroughly. Because in most cases, it hardly makes sense to invest in such old stuff.
Old hardware is an option for many users to spend not much on hardware. Because in the current situation, it is difficult to get good prices for gaming hardware. In the following article, we explained why many users currently have little chance of buying a graphics card:
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The survival game Dying Light 2: Stay Human is released on February 4th. Before purchasing, you can find here a summary of some important things you should know.
What kind of game is this? The sequel to Dying Light continues the story and puts you back in the role of an infected person who must survive in a post-apocalyptic world swarming with zombies. Dying Light 2 offers the following features:
Just before the release, we want to give you an overview of the most important information about Dying Light 2. We will provide you with info about the actual release and preload, the story, and the system requirements.
Before that, you can watch a gameplay video here:
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Everything you need to know about the new survival game Dying Light 2 – with gameplay
Everything about Purchase – Release Times, Preload, Pre-Order and Prices
When does Dying Light 2 start? The release is on February 4th. We also know that there will be a preload. On consoles, you can start playing exactly at midnight, no matter where you are in the world.
For the PC, it’s a bit more complicated. Dying Light 2 will be available on our computers at 1 AM on February 4th, exactly one hour after the consoles. You can find a detailed overview of the start times on MeinMMO.
When does the preload start? Here, too, there are differences between the various consoles on which the game is released. On PC and PlayStation, you can download Dying Light 2 48 hours before release.
On Xbox, however, the preload is already available. The developers say they want to ensure that everyone can play on time at release.
On which platforms will the game be released? You can buy Dying Light 2 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
How much does Dying Light 2 cost? The standard version for consoles costs 59.99 euros, while the PC version costs 49.99 euros. The deluxe edition is available for 89.99 (consoles) or 79.99 euros (PC).
What’s included in the Deluxe Edition:
The game
Steelbook
Access to a story DLC that will be available a few months after the release
Exclusive weapon charm
‘Legendary’ outfit,
‘Legendary’ weapon skin
‘Legendary’ glider skin
Printable wallpapers
Digital comic
Digital artbook
Digital soundtrack
In addition, there is the Collector’s Edition, which is now sold out. You can find the game in the respective stores and at all usual retailers.
If you pre-order Dying Light 2, you will also receive some extras:
Dying Light 2 is released in two different editions
What you need to pay attention to: The survival game is unfortunately only released in a cut version in Germany. All other countries receive the original, uncut version.
This does not affect gameplay but does influence the brutality level of the game in some places. For example, in the German version, it is not possible to kill uninvolved NPCs or behead human enemies.
Moreover, the version decides which one you can use to play the co-op mode of Dying Light 2.
Where does Dying Light 2 take place? A large part of the main story takes place in a big city. It was formerly called Villedor and is now simply referred to as “The City”. After a zombie apocalypse caused by a virus, humanity fights for its survival.
After the collapse of the old world, the survivors scattered, formed new factions, and fought for their survival.
While the survivors huddle in various fortresses and habitats, zombie hordes and bandits make the rest of the city unsafe. Because of this, residents often seek refuge on the roofs of the city, as zombies typically cannot reach them there.
They are also primarily nocturnal, which is why most people do not dare to go outside after dark.
This is what the story is about: You are thrown into this world over 20 years after the zombies broke out and take on the role of Aiden Caldwell, a pilgrim. This is what wanderers are called who stay outside the cities and roam through the dangerous land. They are sometimes respected and appreciated by the population, and at other times feared or regarded with suspicion.
Aiden has a difficult and cruel past around which the story revolves. He is searching for his sister, from whom he was separated as a child. In his person, you come into contact with the local population, either working together or getting into conflicts with them.
The game repeatedly presents you with decisions that affect the course of the story. You often have to decide between the opposing factions.
Huge Game World, Extensive Campaign, and Co-op Mode
These contents await you in Dying Light 2: Primarily, this is a survival game with a story focus. Your character and all other characters are fully voiced.
There is a main story that you can follow, as well as numerous side missions of varying length and other side activities.
According to developer Techland, the game is said to provide around 500 hours of gameplay, not counting future DLCs. Whether this is really true is still uncertain.
This is how the co-op mode works: You can wreak havoc in the city with up to three friends. For this, a host must invite everyone to their session. However, the story progress is not shared; guest players can at least keep the loot they find.
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This is what makes it different from its predecessor: Dying Light 2 is a consistent continuation of the first part. Numerous features are found in the same or similar form in the game.
The second part mainly aims to sensibly expand the already good features while also bringing in some other elements meant to enhance the original experience of the first part. These include:
More focus on the story through decisions and more dialogues
Immunity mechanic that makes exploring in the dark even more dangerous
The combat and parkour system has been expanded and improved
Faction choice
Improved crafting system
Apparently twice as many skills to learn
The map is four times larger than the world of the first part
Improved human AI
One of the most notable features revolves around a new mechanic. Because early in the game, you become infected with the virus that turns people into zombies. You do not immediately transform, but from now on you have to pay attention to your immunity.
This decreases in the dark. Therefore, if you find yourself in the dark, a timer starts. If it runs out, you turn into a zombie and are thus (un)dead. This makes nighttime excursions very dangerous, and you need to plan carefully which routes you take and how much risk you are willing to take before time runs out.
However, you can recharge your immunity through daylight or through UV lamps distributed throughout the world. There are also items like immunity boosters and UV mushrooms that can restore your immunity. So, always stock up on these items.
Dying Light 2 – Moderate System Requirements, Unless You Want Ray Tracing
Your PC needs to be this strong: Dying Light 2 looks visually appealing but is not a high-end graphics powerhouse. However, if you want ray tracing, you will need a RTX card starting from 2070 upward.
In the highest German league of League of Legends – the Strauss Prime League – things are heating up as the season starts. Eintracht Spandau, the team of the German YouTuber HandOfBlood, started catastrophically but has now won three games in a row. For the fans and the team itself, everything seems possible now, even though the team is in 8th place out of 10.
How did the first weeks go for Eintracht Spandau? Very mixed. Only at the end of 2021 did HandOfBlood, together with his agency INSTINCT3, found the LoL team Eintracht Spandau. They took over the place of EURONICS in the Prime League and want to fight for the EU Masters long-term.
Problematic were mainly the control of the dragon and the team fights. A lot still seemed uncoordinated. One team fight even went so wrong that it was published as a highlight video titled “Teamfight Throw 2022” by the Prime League (via YouTube).
Since then, the team has enjoyed a real run of victories. The team is now unbeaten in 3 games in a row. And on Twitter, they remain “typically humble”.
Of all things, dragons and team fights lead to a comeback in match 3
How did the last matches go for Eintracht Spandau? While they had problems with the mid-game and team fights in the first matches, HandOfBlood’s LoL team now plays consistently good games. Especially Pride on the top lane stood out, as he was the only one to win his lane in the last match against Penta 1860.
In fact, the last match was quite balanced over long stretches. However, Eintracht Spandau controlled the dragon and was even able to secure the dragon soul after almost 30 minutes.
The match was ultimately decided by a successful team fight at the Baron.
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The team managed to turn things around, especially at their weak points, and to play stronger as a unit. This could pose a significant threat for the rest of the season.
How strong have the opponents been so far? So far, Eintracht Spandau has mainly prevailed against direct competitors for the last places – Wave (10th place) and PENTA 1860 (9th place).
The exception here is Schalke 04, which after a strong 4:0 start has now lost three matches in a row. In the first matches, they faced Gamer Legion, MOUZ, and EWI, who currently occupy 1st, 2nd, and 4th places. In the coming weeks, they will encounter further direct candidates for the midfield, namely Unicorns of Love (5th place) and SK Gaming Prime (7th place).
However, it will only be in the second half of the season that it will show how good the team really is when they play again against Gamer Legion and Co.
The team is already talking about “destruction of the league” and “European Cup”
How does the team react to the victories? As euphoric as usual. Prime, the supporter of Eintracht Spandau, spoke on Twitter of a “beginning” and that they will now destroy the Prime League.
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HandOfBlood himself seems satisfied with the performance of the last few days. He again mentioned on Twitter his goal of winning the European Cup.
This cup refers to the EU Masters, a tournament where the best teams from various European leagues compete against each other. It is thus the highest prize one can get outside of the LEC.
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Behind these tweets, of course, lies a lot of self-irony and PR, because it would still be a long way to victory at the EU Masters. But that is also the idea behind the team Eintracht Spandau, which wants to create a fan culture similar to what is known in football.
And even in football, the fans of Schalke 04 still sing about the best club in the Ruhr area and the championship, even though they no longer play in the top league.
The relegation was also the main reason why Schalke 04 sold its place in the highest European league, the LEC:
With the NFT platform Quartz, Ubisoft has not had much success so far. Gamers from all over the world have expressed themselves extremely negatively about the idea of acquiring NFTs in the game and then reselling them. However, according to two senior managers at Ubisoft, there are many prejudices and misunderstandings regarding NFTs. Players just haven’t understood how useful NFTs could be for them.
What is Quartz and what does it have to do with NFTs? Quartz is a platform that allows players to manage NFTs from Ubisoft games. NFTs are digital items that are globally unique due to blockchain technology and can be traded for real money.
So what are the insights that Ubisoft draws from this? The Australian site Finder interviewed the two managers Nicolas Pouard (Vice President of the Strategic Innovations Lab) and Didier Genevois (Blockchain Technical Director).
According to Ubisoft, players have not yet realized how valuable NFTs can be for them
What is the opinion of the managers on the Quartz flop? Interestingly, the negative reactions were partly already expected at Ubisoft. Nicolas Pouard states right at the beginning of the interview:
Well, we expected this reaction. We know that the concept is not easy to understand. But Quartz is really just a first step that is supposed to lead to something bigger. Something that our players will understand more easily. That is how we think about it and why we will continue to experiment. We will continue to release features and services around this initial initiative. And we believe that the puzzle will be revealed piece by piece and understood by our players. We hope that they will better understand the value we offer them.
Nicolas Pouard (Vice President of the Strategic Innovations Lab)
So this is supposed to be a good thing: According to Ubisoft, the problem is that players have not yet understood what benefits NFTs and blockchain technologies could bring to gamers. He explains further:
I believe that players do not understand what a digital secondary market can mean for them. At the moment, players really believe, due to the current situation and context of NFTs, that, first of all, they are destroying the planet, and secondly, that they are only a tool for speculation. But what we are seeing first is the endgame. The endgame consists of giving players the opportunity to resell their items when they no longer need them or do not want to play the game anymore.
It [the NFT technology] is really a gain for them [the players]. It is really beneficial. But they do not understand it at the moment.
Moreover, this is part of a paradigm shift in gaming. Transitioning from one economic system to another is not easy to handle. There are many habits to deal with and many deep-rooted ways of thinking that need to change. That takes time. We know that.
Nicolas Pouard (Vice President of the Strategic Innovations Lab)
At Ubisoft, they are therefore still convinced that NFTs are something good and represent the future in gaming. It just hasn’t reached the players yet. Also, the environmental concerns are seen as unnecessary since they rely on the energy-efficient blockchain Tezos.
It remains to be seen whether Ubisoft’s top managers will be proven right or if NFTs will continue to be a red flag for many gamers.
What is your opinion on the statements made by the Ubisoft managers? Are NFTs simply ahead of their time, or do you see it as a concerning development? Let us know in the comments!
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