The new survival game Dying Light 2 is released in Germany as a cut version. Nevertheless, the uncensored version is available for purchase – just not in this country. However, it remains playable. Which version will you choose?
How do the versions differ? In Dying Light 2, you play as a survivor of the zombie apocalypse. Humanity is on the brink of extinction, making survival tough – and bloody to boot.
Human opponents cannot be decapitated or dismembered.
Neutral NPCs cannot be killed.
Ultimately, how big the difference is and how much it affects your gameplay experience is for you to decide. But we want to know from you: do you play the cut or uncensored version?
Cut vs. Uncut – A matter of friends
What you need to pay attention to: The two versions do not differ greatly from each other, but there is a catch. Dying Light 2 is playable in co-op, but only with the same version.
If you buy the cut version and want to play with friends who are playing Dying Light 2 uncensored, it will not work. The “international” version is not compatible with the “German” version. You need to agree on one version with your friends.
Activating via Steam and the like should not be a problem in Germany. You are allowed to own the version, but it is not available for purchase in German stores. You may need to acquire uncensored versions through Austria or Switzerland, if necessary.
When will Dying Light 2 be released? The survival game will be playable from February 4, 2022, on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. A Switch version will be released within the next 6 months, though currently without a specific date.
Plans are also underway for the time after the release. Dying Light 2 will bring DLCs and content to support the game for years to come. New content is expected at least until 2027. You can find more about this in the roadmap:
The supermarket chain Kaufland has established its own esports team for League of Legends. The team “Kaufland Hangry Knights” will compete in the 4th German league, but is expected to play in the first league in the future. There is a lot of support for the players.
What kind of team is this?
In November 2021, Kaufland sought LoL players who want to compete for their esports team.
Out of over 500 applicants, they have now selected five players who will compete for Kaufland Hangry Knights.
They will play in the Prime League Division 4, which is similar to the fourth German-speaking league.
However, in the long run, the team aims to play in the first league. There they would meet Eintracht Spandau, the new team of HandOfBlood. To make this happen, there is a lot of support for the players.
Own gaming house and scholarship for the players
How does Kaufland support the team? The new esports team is set to move into its own team house in Berlin in the coming weeks. From there, the players will participate in tournaments, leagues, and livestreams.
Presences on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook are also planned.
Accommodation in the house is free for the players. They also receive a fixed monthly salary through the “E-Sports scholarship,” as Kaufland announced in a press release.
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Who will compete for the team in the future? The players of Kaufland Hangry Knights are:
Benjamin “Crowno” Micic – Toplane
Jan “Sevenarmy” Fragstein – Jungler
Paul “Paul227” Gurisch – Midlane
Yannick “Missclick” Hiller – Botlane
Simon “Flay” Menne – Support
Four of them have already played in the second division of the Prime League and thus have the potential to compete in the first league in the future as well. After all, that is the goal of Kaufland Hangry Knights. Paul227 has only played in the third league so far according to our information. However, all players are tournament-experienced.
Kaufland is by no means the first major brand in LoL esports
Who else is represented in esports? Kaufland has offered an interesting arrangement to the players with the gaming house and the scholarship, but is by no means the only major brand in the various German leagues in LoL:
In the first league, there is the team E WIE EINFACH E-SPORTS, which is supported by the power supplier
In the second league, there is the event agency Cowana as a team sponsor
In both leagues, there are football teams like Schalke 04, Eintracht Frankfurt, or Hertha BSC, which have also not started out as traditional esports organizations
One of the most well-known German supermarkets also became a new sponsor for a German team from the LEC in 2021:
Digital Extremes revealed more information in a live stream about the future of Warframe in 2022. They also announced a new expansion. It is called Angels of the Zariman. MeinMMO summarizes all known information for you.
What kind of expansion is this? According to the developers, Angels of the Zariman is supposed to connect to the last expansion “The New War”.
Warframe expansion brings new content – Connects to The New War, pleasing players
This is what we know about the expansion: According to the developers, the nature of the content is supposed to connect to The New War. How exactly, they did not reveal.
However, some things have already been confirmed:
At least two new game modes.
A new quest.
A new Warframe.
Some quality-of-life improvements.
There are no specific details on this yet.
Here is the first image of Angels of the Zuriman. (via Twitter)
When will the expansion be released? We still don’t have exact dates for the release of the next expansion. However, we do know with which patch Angels of the Zariman is supposed to come. The expansion will be part of Update 31.5.
When will there be new information? In February, there is supposed to be another Dev stream, where the content will be presented.
This is how players are reacting: One aspect, in particular, is positively received by fans. The developers’ statement that they want to connect to The New War is well received.
In a reddit post, players are already discussing possible content and what they would like to see. User ZyfraWF speculates: “I am very excited […] about what it means to be able to play with the Operator. Will there be new game modes with the Operator? What kind of missions would you like to see there?”
Operator-specific events are a common wish from the community. However, not everyone agrees that a new Warframe is needed.
I implore you, please do not add more game modes. We do not want more game modes that will be abandoned a month later, but we want you to build upon existing game modes. Support the content that already exists instead of constantly evolving it.
So there are also players who are not enthusiastic about new content in every respect. Some are even saying that the developers should first fix the existing Warframes before adding new ones.
But how do you see it? Are you excited about the new content? Or do you agree with some of the more critical players and would prefer some optimization of the existing content first?
Today, February 1st, the servers in Fortnite will go down across all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The downtime will be used to deploy the new update 19.20. We will summarize all changes here from MeinMMO.
What’s happening today in Fortnite? Epic Games is again shutting down the servers to deploy a new patch. This will bring some new content, including skins and other surprises to keep players engaged.
To ensure you don’t miss out, we from MeinMMO will update the article for you so you are always up to date.
Update 12.20: The update file is available for download on all platforms. On the PS5, it is 3.138 GB. The servers were briefly active, but were shut down again. The servers have now turned back on, and you can log in again. Have fun!
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Important times for the Fortnite server downtimes – when and for how long?
Downtime in the morning: The servers will be shut down at 10:00 AM our time to roll out update 19.20. Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes beforehand, so you won’t be able to search for games after 9:30 AM.
When can you play again? The servers will be offline for a while and playing will not be possible. The downtime is expected to last between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This is what updates from recent weeks have shown.
Of course, such work can always lead to technical problems and delays. If there are complications, we will report on them.
When will the patch notes be released? Normally, Epic Games releases little to no information about the update changes in Battle Royale mode. These are often found by the community itself.
However, if there are significant changes, we will also update this article for you.
What new content does update 19.20 bring?
What’s new for the Battle Royale mode? There are no concrete statements from the developers yet, but leaks and data miners have often proven to be reliable sources in the past. With these changes, you might expect:
Haven finally unlockable
A countdown is running in Fortnite for two exclusive skins in the Battle Pass. Haven is now unlockable, but The Rock will have to wait until February 3rd. We have created a guide for you about Haven’s masks, which you can find here:
As Hypex tweeted, the shotgun will once again be findable in Fortnite from all sources. So if you don’t like the new shotguns, you might have this as an alternative.
New POI – Covert Canyon
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Shiina, a well-known leaker, published gameplay footage of a new POI that will be accessible with today’s update. To gain access, you will need a keycard that is tied to a boss.
What do you think of the updates? Are you excited to see what new content is in store for you this time? Let us know in the comments how you feel about it!
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For a few hours now, players in World of Warcraft have their trade channel back after Blizzard banned the spam from cross-realm boosting communities. Some can hardly believe their luck – thanks to the boosting change.
The era of negative news surrounding World of Warcraft seems to be over for now. After a rumor was confirmed last night, boosting communities in World of Warcraft were banned with a new regulation. This had a rather interesting effect almost immediately:
The trade channels in World of Warcraft are readable again, the spam has come to an end.
For years, boosters spammed the trade channels
What was the state before? Depending on the size of the realm, the trade chat in World of Warcraft has been many things over the years, but not a real place for trading. Especially, boosting communities offered their services here, such as dungeon or raid carries. Since these groups operated cross-server, they had secondary characters on numerous realms, advertising their offers at intervals of a few seconds.
The chat was a flood of messages, actual trade was impossible.
What has changed now? Almost “overnight,” the massive advertising of boosting offers has been banned, particularly on foreign realms. This has resulted in the trade channel on numerous realms being used again for its original purpose – trading or simply conversing in a chat spanning several cities.
More updates on World of Warcraft can be found here:
This is how the community reacts: Overall, the change is well received by many players – no matter how they felt about boosting. The fact that the trade chat is readable again brings a lot of enthusiasm, as numerous players share in the Subreddit of World of Warcraft.
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A screenshot from user PUSCIFER shows the astonished and happy players on his realm who can suddenly write to each other again. It received impressive 2,500 upvotes, along with numerous comments.
Especially nice is this little clip, which essentially shows a “before-and-after comparison” of how the trade chat looks on the EU realm Kazzak.
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On the left, you can clearly see how the messages of boosting offers rush through the chat, and on the right, you see actual players chatting after the change.
Clearly amused, reikschield writes about the topic:
Okay, guys! Now it’s time to get back to politics discussions and anime spoilers. Let’s go, hypeeeee!
Somewhat more seriously, Malarkeycreator states:
This is actually so nice. I didn’t think it would matter to me this much, but this is a huge improvement in quality of life. I don’t even write [in the trade channel], but it’s just nice not to see spam anymore.
However, the change hasn’t only brought positives, as PUSCIFER later corrects. He writes:
Update: Now the channel is getting spammed with anal jokes.
But that only garners reactions like: “Just as the Lord intended.”
Some things in World of Warcraft never change – even if something changes.
How have you experienced this on your realm? Has the trade chat improved significantly there too? Or has everything remained the same for you?
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Today, on February 1st, the Spotlight Hour with Leufeo starts in Pokémon GO. There is a bonus for more experience points (XP). We will show you the details of the event, start and end time, as well as Shiny Leufeo.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, a Spotlight Hour starts in Pokémon GO. For the duration of one hour, a selected Pokémon is in the spotlight. This means you will find it almost everywhere in the wild. The whole thing is accompanied by a bonus to make the Spotlight Hour more appealing.
We will show you what to expect this evening and who it is worth it for.
Spotlight Hour with Leufeo – Start, Shiny, and Bonuses
When does the event start? The Spotlight Hour begins today, February 1st, at 6:00 PM local time. You can play the event for one hour until it ends at 7:00 PM.
These are the bonuses: During the event, you will find Leufeo almost everywhere in the wild. If you want even more spawns, light a incense. It will mostly attract Leufeo.
As a bonus, you will receive double the amount of experience points for evolving Pokémon. So it’s worth it to search your collection beforehand and mark Pokémon you want to evolve. Especially if you still need to gather XP, you can easily increase it this way. This is how much XP you need from Level 41 to Level 50.
Is there Shiny Leufeo? Yes, since the start of the Lunar New Year in Pokémon GO, you can catch Leufeo for the first time in its shiny form. So you have the chance during the Spotlight Hour as well.
Here you will find the comparison between Leufeo and Shiny Leufeo, as well as the evolution Pyroleo in male and female
For whom is it worth it? If you are still in the leveling process and gathering experience points, you can take advantage of the evolution bonus and use it to help you a bit.
Leufeo and its evolution Pyroleo are not really useful in trainer battles. There are simply stronger representatives that have significantly better chances in battle. Even in PvE, that is, in raids, Leufeo and Pyroleo don’t really have much to say. So use the Spotlight Hour mainly to fill your PokéDex and, if lucky, catch shinies.
Guild Wars 2 wanted to announce today, February 1st, the release date of the new expansion End of Dragons. However, the video was accidentally published too early. In addition to the botched announcement, players are also disappointed with the chosen release date.
What happened to the trailer? Guild Wars 2 is getting the End of Dragons expansion in February. This has been known since July 2021, but there has not been a concrete release date for a long time. This was supposed to be announced today at 3:00 PM.
However, the trailer was accidentally placed in a playlist too early, marked as “unlisted” and thus visible to everyone. The community saved it and published the trailer along with the release date on reddit.
When will the expansion be released now? End of Dragons is set to release on February 28, 2022. There is no exact time yet.
However, the announced date is not well received by many players.
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GW2: New trailer reveals release date and features of End of Dragons
Fans hoped for a Friday to game over the weekend
What is the problem? The last two expansions of Guild Wars 2 were released on October 23, 2015, and September 22, 2017. Both days were Fridays, which allowed fans to game for three consecutive days with just one day off, thanks to the weekend.
Many therefore hoped for a release on February 25. However, that wish was not fulfilled.
Many players see Monday as the worst release time, because they have to work all week before they can finally dive into the game world.
Is the day of the week the only reason for criticism? No, the release on February 28 is also seen critically by some players, as it is indeed the last day of the month when the expansion is supposed to be released.
They fear that End of Dragons could be released unfinished, just to keep the promise of February. Even with Heart of Thorns and Path of Fire, there was a feeling that the respective endings of the expansions seemed incomplete and “rushed”.
Do all players view the release date negatively? No, there are positive voices, but they are rather in the minority on reddit. They are happy that they can use the weekend after February 25 for Elden Ring, the new RPG from FromSoftware.
Additionally, some players hope for quick updates and bug fixes, as End of Dragons comes out on a Monday, leaving many hours of developer work before the first weekend starts. For them, the late release time also has its positive sides.
How is the trailer itself received? The new trailer provides a good overview of the features and content of End of Dragons. It also shows the Etherblades, airships, the center of Kaineng as the new capital, and the Jade Bots as new technology.
There is praise mainly for the shown world bosses, including an underwater opponent.
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Guild Wars 2: Everything you need to know about the new expansion End of Dragons in under 3 minutes
What do you think about the release date of End of Dragons? Is Monday more of a problem or an opportunity? What release date would you have preferred?
Everything about the new expansion of Guild Wars 2 is summarized in this article:
This week, there are mainly two retailers where you might be able to buy a PS5. MeinMMO introduces what you need to consider.
Anyone who wants to buy a PS5 has to be extremely lucky right now. Because interested users are fighting against scalpers and other users for every available console. And currently, there are few opportunities to buy a PS5. Sony itself had recently only sold a few consoles directly.
However, it currently looks like you have a great chance this week at two specific retailers to buy a PS5.
MeinMMO briefly presents the two biggest hopes for buying a PS5.
Here is currently the best chance to buy a PS5
Which retailers are involved? You currently have the best chances with the retailers Müller and Otto.
The last drop at Otto was now 45 days ago and was at the end of December. From experience, we know that Otto usually sells PS5 consoles multiple times a month.
Müller is the second candidate this week where you can calculate high chances. The last drop here was now 42 days ago. Müller usually sells PS5 consoles once a month.
Although the last action turned out to be a false alarm, the signs are currently intensifying that it could finally happen this week.
It is also surprising at Müller that there have been no consoles available for purchase for over a month. The website Forum reports that there are several indications that there could be a drop during the week (via foraum.de). However, we cannot verify the source, so you should take that statement with caution.
Are there specific times? Most retailers have a specific time window during which they offer consoles in their shop.
At Otto, you mainly have chances in the mornings between 9 and 1 PM to buy a PS5. The last two drops at Otto in December both took place during this period.
Müller is often found even earlier in terms of timing. Here you can sometimes buy a PS5 even before 9 AM.
Didn’t get a PS5? If you didn’t get a PS5, then it’s best to check out our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily and explain how to best get a PS5 and show you drops around the desired console.
In an interview, Sony explained why they decided to acquire the developer of Destiny 2, Bungie. The main reason is that they want to move more towards “live-service” games. Translated, this likely means: Sony plans to release more MMOs for the PlayStation 5. They talk about aggressive and wonderful plans.
This is the situation:
We learned unexpectedly last night that Sony has bought Bungie for $3.6 billion. Both sides emphasize that Bungie should continue to work independently, with maximum freedom, and that they should continue to develop games for all platforms.
The stock market reacted positively to the acquisition, with Sony’s stock rising approximately 4.7% yesterday. However, the stock had already risen before the purchase was announced. Gamers did not receive the acquisition as well as shareholders. Many gamers wondered what Sony was thinking. It can be read that Bungie is “too expensive”, they have nothing to offer but Destiny and that it is a “dying brand.”
In an interview with Gamesindustry, the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan, explains why they planned the deal.
It’s not about Destiny – it’s about new games
This is the main statement: The most important message in the interview is that they did not buy Bungie to simply grab Destiny 2 in response to the Activision Blizzard deal, but rather that they bought Bungie for their technical expertise and experience in developing a live-service game. Bungie is supposed to help develop and create new games:
Philosophically, it is not about pulling things into the PlayStation world. It’s about developing large and wonderful worlds together.
Jim Ryan
Ryan says he had many discussions with Pete Parsons, the head of Bungie, and noted that they share many views and that Sony and Bungie complement each other perfectly. Both companies fit together like puzzle pieces:
They make massive, immersive games that have no end. While the strengths of PlayStation, as you know, lie in single-player games with rich stories. Our studios make these games and they are some of the best games you can find.
Jim Ryan
Apparently, Sony wants to turn its biggest games into MMOs for PS5
Bungie is now supposed to help Sony step beyond the “motherland of consoles”.
Sony says:
We are starting to expand onto more platforms, as you can see. We have an aggressive roadmap with live-service games. And the opportunity to collaborate with the brilliant and talented people at Bungie and especially to learn from them… this will significantly accelerate our journey.
Jim Ryan
What exactly does Sony plan? They don’t reveal that. But it all sounds like Sony plans to turn existing game franchises into “multiplayer live-service” games. This is what Destiny itself is and what can be considered a kind of modern form of MMO.
It seems to be the plan to take Destiny as a model for new PS5 games based on the big Sony titles of the last 25 years.
The way people play has changed significantly over the last few years. We have built wonderful things over the last 25 years with characters that people love and that are well received worldwide. Giving people the opportunity to experience these experiences now in entirely new ways is really exciting for us. I can’t go into details right now, but we have a really great roadmap ahead of us for how we want to do that.
Jim Ryan
Ryan also makes it clear that the deal is not a reaction to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The deal is what feels “right for PlayStation”:
This had nothing to do with industry consolidation. It’s all about a common vision and how we can do things better together.
Jim Ryan
People can expect more deals in the future. They are by no means done but have a long way ahead.
Just a few weeks ago, there was the last major deal in gaming:
In Pokémon GO, the new catching challenge for the Season of Heritage is active. We show you all the quests and the research content and how long it will remain active.
What kind of research is this? Trainers who purchased tickets for the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto gain access to the research. Those who have not bought it yet but want access should purchase their ticket before February 10.
In the following overview, we show you all the tasks and rewards of the research. This way, you know whether it’s worth it for you or if you can skip it.
Research wants 600 Pokémon catches from you
The tasks of the new research involve catching a total of 600 Pokémon. Along the way, you will reach individual milestones that reward you with items like incense, berries, or stardust. Additionally, there are Pokémon encounters and even a hat for your trainer.
Did you already purchase tickets for the Johto Tour and now have access to this research, or are you still waiting to buy? Let us know your opinion about this type of pre-order bonuses in Pokémon GO in the comments on our site MeinMMO. Do you like that this content is only available to certain trainers, or should such research be unlocked for everyone?
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The communication tool Discord has been a faithful companion for most PC gamers for years. Now you can finally use it on Sony’s consoles: the PS4 and PS5. However, not fully yet.
What is this tool? Discord is a mix between text and voice communication. On various servers, private or public, you can talk to other gamers or exchange pictures and more.
Text channels are available for chats and voice channels to play together. Many developers use Discord to keep the community updated with news and provide a point of contact. Discord is particularly easy because you can even use it without an application directly through the browser.
The software was released in 2015 and has since caught up with established players like TeamSpeak after initial criticism regarding data protection. Apps are now available for many other systems such as iOS and Android smartphones, Mac, and Linux.
This means: you can display on Discord when you are playing a game on PlayStation. This is supposed to help find players who are playing the same game – especially in crossplay games.
If you still want to buy a PS5 but have had no luck, keep an eye on our ticker on MeinMMO:
How do I connect my PSN with Discord? When starting Discord, you should already get a popup that indicates the linking. If you clicked it away, follow these steps:
Open “Connections” under User Settings
Click on the PlayStation symbol
Authorize your PSN account in the new window
Activate the new features in the PSN account
If you are unable to create a link yet, wait a few more days. According to Discord, the update will be rolled out “gradually.” So it may be that the feature will come to you later.
What comes next? The partnership between Discord and PlayStation is to be continued and they want to “explore how to create great shared experiences for friends and communities together.”
Whether voice features will come is still open – even though it would be the next logical step. Because voice chats are essential for many games:
2006 – at just 13 years old – MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch played his first online role-playing game, Rakion. A few weeks later, he switched to Guild Wars 1 and has since tried almost every new MMORPG. However, there is one thing he has never returned to: single-player games. This is not only due to the other players but also because successes in these games feel especially significant.
I used to be a single-player fan. As a child, I spent countless hours waging war in Settlers 3 and 4 or playing through the night in Gothic 1 and 2. A little later, I got my first PlayStation 2, which was also the last console I spent a lot of time with. Role-playing games like Champions of Norath and Lord of the Rings: Return of the King were on the agenda here.
It took a few years before I was allowed to use the internet connection in the living room for online games. Back then, a friend introduced me to Rakion, a free MMO with a cool combat system. However, I couldn’t really get excited about it.
In 2006, shortly before the release of Guild Wars Nightfall, I bought Guild Wars 1 along with 5 friends from school. We were basically the counterpart to the WoW players at the school, but we could and were not allowed to subscribe. From then on, the ban was lifted, and I spent thousands of hours in the online world and even turned my hobby into a profession.
However, what I lost in the process was my love for single-player games, and there is a reason for that: single-player titles do not provide me with a sense of achievement.
Who speaks here? Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He has spent over 10,000 playing hours in Guild Wars 1 and over 8,000 in its successor GW2. However, he also exceeds 500 playing hours in many other games, including LoL, TFT, ESO, Black Desert, WoW, or New World.
I am known in Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2, but I would like a name in LoL
The topic of success followed me in Guild Wars 1. I made really bad guides for the Underworld and the Rift with a friend – two elite instances that we only farmed as a duo instead of in an 8-player group. By the way, I set these videos to Scooter music back then – oh dear.
Over the years, my focus shifted towards PvP. I led a team that met three times a week and fought together. The cool thing about Guild Wars was and is that the winners of the Hall of Heroes were announced with a message in the chat visible to all players. So everyone knew: Okay, the team of Sputti rocked PvP.
Guild Wars also had another special feature: titles. And some of these titles were really hard to obtain. Anyone who had a god among mortals could stand in the towns and be admired. A carrot in front of my nose.
I am still proud of this long list of successes in Guild Wars 1.
With Guild Wars 2, I satisfied this need for recognition with my own website Guildnews, my YouTube channel, and my Twitch stream. I was and am still known in the German scene.
However, there are also games that I play because I would like to be someone in them:
In Teamfight Tactics, for example, I played in Diamond 1 in Season 4, briefly belonged to the top 0.97% of all players in EU West.
In LoL, I regularly played at Gold and Platinum level, especially in the early years.
In Rocket League, I also reached Platinum 2 and thus belonged to the top 25% of the world.
I am generally a very competitive person. Rankings and achieved successes in MMORPGs and online games mean something to me. Something that no single-player game can provide.
Players in MMOs are also important companions, although they are not always the main reason for my enjoyment. Because ultimately achievements are only worth something if there are players who can admire them. This also applies in the example of LoL for my opponents or teammates, who could admire my stats or rank.
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Single-player games are often of better quality, but any mediocre MMO is more fun for me
My attitude has probably cost me dozens of really good role-playing games over the last few years in favor of some mediocre MMOs. In recent years, this has led to very curious situations.
I played the lowest-rated MMORPGs on Steam in a YouTube series, tested every new Asian product for hours, or simply tried out indie games that had no great future even on paper. I did this partly for my job, but mostly out of my own motivation.
Maybe the next big hit is indeed among them, and I may be one of the first to have ever played it. This also gives a certain charm to the games for me. I have anticipation, no matter what MMO comes my way.
I have collected a selection of my impressions here:
On the other hand, I have some really good titles on my Pile of Shame. I spent only two hours in Skyrim, caught up on The Witcher 3 only because of a livestream project (and didn’t even finish it), and completely missed Mass Effect and Dragon Age.
Sometimes I regret that.
But in the end, I think to myself: What would it have brought if I had played these games? Who can I entice out from behind the oven if I now play through Skyrim?
Single-player games feel transient to me. Achievements are harder to compare and are often invalidated by the fact that cheaters and modders can easily cheat them.
Achievements in online games mean something. A good rank in LoL, the god among mortals in Guild Wars 1, or the perfect armor in New World is something I can work with. I feel like I have something in hand that I can present to others and can also show off.
The value of my account in Guild Wars 2. I belong to the richest 2% of those using GW2Efficiency (via GW2Efficiency).
I am not a no-lifer; I never have been. I have a hobby in the real world with dancing, family, child, and my steady job here at MeinMMO. Nevertheless, I find myself more often than not playing one more hour at night to achieve another success in Guild Wars 2, improve my competence in New World, do a daily in ESO, or win a round in LoL.
And all of that means more to me than a really good single-player game ever could.
How do you see the debate of single-player vs. multiplayer? Do achievements in multiplayer games mean more to you, or am I just imagining it? Feel free to write it in the comments.
Since I have played well over 80 MMORPGs, I created a tier list for MMORPGs at the end of 2021. You can find out how I rate each game here:
Alliance and Horde will soon be able to form groups together to tackle dungeons, raids, and rated PvP. The “Cross-Faction Play” is coming.
What has been said? In a rather lengthy post, Blizzard details the plans they have for “Cross-Faction Play,” i.e., the cross-faction gameplay between Horde and Alliance.
Essentially, there were two main goals in developing this feature that were particularly important to the developers:
Focus on organized, instanced gameplay: Where players are required to form groups, barriers should be removed. The feature will therefore be activated for dungeons, raids, and rated PvP.
Voluntariness is a key requirement: The entire system should be voluntary and optional. Those who want to play only with players from their own faction can continue to do so. Regular “random groups,” such as when leveling or randomly visiting a dungeon, will still consist only of players from their own faction. It should be an option, but not a compulsion.
What does this mean in plain terms? Once the feature is activated, players can utilize a variety of actions and functions with members of the opposing faction. These include:
Inviting to a group when both players are BattleTag or Real-ID friends or members of a cross-faction WoW community.
Organized groups in the dungeon browser (Mythic Dungeons, raids, arena, battlegrounds) will be open to both factions. The group leader can decide whether to allow mixed groups.
Guilds and content with random player assignments (“Random Dungeons,” random battlegrounds) will remain restricted to one faction. This is necessary to ensure the voluntariness of the feature.
What about in the open world? Players can already group up and use a shared group chat in the open world, but the alignment of the characters remains the same. An Orc and a Night Elf in war mode can still attack each other, even if they are in the same group.
Peace, joy, pancakes! Cross-Faction Play is coming.
Which content is not included? Due to certain circumstances, not all instances and raids will be playable with a mixed group at the start of the feature. These include:
The Battle of Dazar’Alor
The Trial of the Crusader
The Icecrown Citadel
Some others with faction-dependent content
The reason for this is that these dungeons and raids have different paths depending on the faction. These instances need to be overhauled before Cross-Faction Play can work there too, which likely won’t be possible until Patch 9.2.5.
When is it coming? The system is expected to be integrated with Patch 9.2.5, and the corresponding PTR should start shortly after the release of Patch 9.2. While this is a quite large time frame and could mean anything from 3 to 9 months, it is still likely to be sooner than expected. Because most expected Blizzard to tackle such a system no earlier than with the next expansion 10.0.
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The developers are fully aware that this decision will not sit well with all players. After all, many players associate something with their faction and believe that there should be no cooperation between Horde and Alliance.
In this regard, the developers write:
At BlizzCon 2019, we were approached by a guest about cross-faction play, and at that time we answered that the separation between Alliance and Horde is a pillar of what makes Warcraft, Warcraft. But on closer examination, that is too strong simplification. The truth is that the identity of the Alliance and the Horde is essential to Warcraft. And although this identity has often been marked by discord and open conflict, we have also observed that Alliance and Horde have found common ground and cooperation since Warcraft III (especially the last time a Warcraft chapter was titled “End of Eternity”…). There are also countless examples of cooperation in World of Warcraft itself.
We hope that these changes will even help to strengthen faction identity. This way, more players can play in the faction whose values, appearance, and characters they find more appealing, without feeling forced to choose between their personal preferences and the ability to play with friends.
After the events of Battle for Azeroth, there is an uneasy truce between Alliance and Horde. The factions are still hostile, and even if some of their leaders work together in the Shadowlands, there are countless members of both factions who will never forgive or forget the war crimes of the other side. For every Jaina, there is a Genn, and that will not change anytime soon. But why shouldn’t players be able to make their own choices? Especially in situations that are intended for cooperation and where the story revolves around fending off dark threats together?
What do you think about it? A wonderful thing that Blizzard is finally introducing Cross-Faction Play? Or is it a bad decision and just the “next nail in the coffin of WoW”?
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In Pokémon GO today, on February 1, 2022, the Lunar New Year event starts. It brings you Shiny Leufeo for the first time. What you can expect in the short week is shown here.
When does the Lunar New Year event run? The Lunar New Year begins in Pokémon GO on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until Monday, February 7, 2022, at 8:00 PM. This gives you about a week to secure the bonuses of the event.
The event is mainly about the theme of “Luck,” but it also has something for trainers who are particularly on the hunt for shiny Pokémon.
Leufeo as the new Shiny and bonuses for teamwork
What bonuses does the Lunar New Year bring? Much revolves around the theme of “Luck,” and collaboration can be worthwhile.
You have an increased chance of lucky Pokémon when you trade with each other.
Furthermore, it is more likely that you will become lucky friends – this way, you can receive a guaranteed lucky trade.
You can also have one extra special trade per day.
Additionally, you will receive double Stardust for opening gifts. So send plenty of packages to receive some in return.
New Shiny: One of the most exciting spawns in the event is the Pokémon Leufeo, which you can catch for the first time as Shiny during the Lunar New Year week. The small lion has not been available in its shiny variant until now.
Moreover, other Pokémon are lurking in the wild, many of which you can encounter as Shiny. However, note: There is no bonus on the shiny rate; the shiny monsters are as rare as usual.
You can now get and evolve Leufeo as Shiny. Here you can also see its evolution Pyroleo, which differs significantly based on gender.
We will show you which monsters appear more frequently during the event here. Pokémon that can also appear as shiny are marked with a star (*).
In addition to the monsters, you can also secure Mega Energy for Garados in field research. This way, you can participate in mega evolution without having to take part in Mega Raids – provided you find the corresponding field research.
There will also be limited research that can bring you encounters with Leufeo and Psiau.
The best counters against Absol in Pokémon GO in the guide. We will show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can beat Absol in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Absol? Absol comes from the third generation of Pokémon and is a Dark type. In Pokémon GO, you can regularly find it in level 3 raids. It also has a Mega Evolution.
We will show you the best counters against Absol and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeat Absol in raids with these counters
Crypto Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Crypto Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Crypto Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Mega Beedrill with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
Mega Lopunny with Low Kick and Focus Blast
Crypto Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Terrakion with Stone Edge and Sacred Sword
Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Capoeira with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Skaraborn with Counter and Bug Buzz
Crypto Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
Crypto Scyther with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
Crypto Ursaring with Counter and Play Rough
Zacian Hero with Quick Attack and Play Rough
Crypto Scyther with Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz
Lurantis with Counter and Close Combat
Incineroar with Counter and Focus Blast
Weaknesses of Absol: The Pokémon is a Dark type and is weak against Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types. In raids, focus on using attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Absol.
Is there a Shiny Absol? You can find and catch Shiny Absol in Pokémon GO. With a little luck, you will find the Shiny right after a raid.
Absol and Shiny Absol compared – The shiny version is on the right side
How many trainers do you need? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a relatively high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can beat Absol alone. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment announced today that it has acquired the game developer Bungie (Destiny 2) for 3.6 billion USD.
This is the news: Sony announced today that it has acquired Bungie for 3.6 billion USD.
Bungie will continue as an independent subsidiary and will be overseen by current CEO Pete Parsons and the rest of the current management team.
Bungie remains independent and a multi-platform studio
Will Destiny remain on Xbox? Yes, it seems so. Sony states that Bungie will remain a “multi-platform studio” with the option to self-publish games and reach players wherever they want.
It is expressly emphasized that the acquisition by Sony should not affect the gaming experience on other platforms. There will be no “platform exclusives” in Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, the upcoming expansion.
The plan remains to continue developing Destiny until 2024 and “The Final Shape”. Cross-platform will also continue to exist.
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Important step to increase the reach of PlayStation
This is what Sony says: CEO Jim Ryan says:
“We have had a strong partnership with Bungie since the beginning of the Destiny series, and I could not be more excited to officially welcome the studio to the PlayStation family.”
Jim Ryan, CEO Sony Interactive Entertainment
Furthermore, Ryan states that the acquisition of Bungie is an important step in the strategy to expand the reach of the PlayStation platform. They know how important the community is for Bungie and look forward to supporting Bungie on their journey as an independent and growing studio.
Pete Parsons, the CEO of Bungie.
This is what Bungie says: Bungie emphasizes that with Sony, they have found a partner who supports them unconditionally and allows them the creative freedom that is at the heart of Bungie.
They believe that Sony, like Bungie itself, is convinced that the game worlds are just the beginning of what Bungie’s franchises can be.
Together, they want to develop “iconic game franchises” that are played around the world. Today, they take the step towards becoming a global multimedia entertainment company.
Bungie says: They can now hire more employees for Destiny 2
What impact will this have on Destiny 2? Bungie says that what players will immediately notice about Destiny 2 is that they will now hire “new employees” in their studio.
They will recruit for “all parts of Destiny 2” and for the worlds behind it.
In November 2020, Luke Smith admitted that Bungie probably would never be able to create such a large expansion as Forsaken (2018) for Destiny again after parting ways with Activision Blizzard. That seems to have changed now.
Sony says: No reaction to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
This is what’s behind it: The acquisition of Bungie is of course seen as a direct response to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. However, Sony denies this.
Activision Blizzard stated that they had to sell because they no longer saw themselves as big enough for the “new world.” In this new world of entertainment, they compete with trillion-dollar companies like Apple, Facebook, or Google.
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This marks the 3rd major acquisition in gaming 2022. Prior to this, Take-Two had already acquired the mobile developer Zynga.
The difference in the acquisition of Bungie by Sony compared to the other two major acquisitions is that Bungie is not a publicly traded company, and therefore, there is no acquisition offer, but rather it speaks directly of a purchase and not just an intention to buy.
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However, Sony says that the deal had already been in the works for 5 to 6 months and is therefore not a reaction to the other deals. With Bungie’s acquisition, they expect:
the opportunity to develop more “MMOs” themselves – that is, “live-service multiplayer games”
a gain in technical capabilities
and the prospect of turning games into films and TV series
The acquisition is also likely a response from Bungie to the fact that Destiny 2 has not been able to develop further since parting ways with Activision Blizzard since 2019.
Update, February 1, 10:04 AM: Sony has explained in an interview what lies behind the acquisition of Bungie:
An era in World of Warcraft is coming to an end. The “Boosting Communities” are now being put to a stop. Blizzard has officially banned them in WoW.
A few hours ago, there were wild speculations and rumors about whether boosting in World of Warcraft would soon be curtailed. Just a few hours later, the rumor became reality as Blizzard officially stated:
Boosting communities are no longer allowed effective immediately. Thus, an era in World of Warcraft is likely coming to an end.
What happened? Community Manager Kaivax posted in the official forum of World of Warcraft and published exactly the news that had already been leaked a few hours earlier on various community Discord servers and that we have already reported on at MeinMMO.
The message states that boosting communities that operate across multiple realms and aggressively offer their services on other realms are banned effective immediately and should cease their activities.
Those who do not comply with these new rules may face sanctions that can lead up to the closure of their WoW accounts.
What are the immediate consequences? What players will likely notice first is the decrease in boosting spam in the trade channel. Since promoting such services is now also subject to penalties and players can report these individuals through the reporting system, the trade channel across many realms should now allow for genuine trading.
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However, keep in mind regarding the news: Boosting is still generally allowed, but it cannot be offered across servers.
If a guild on your realm continues to promote its boosting services for your realm, that is still permitted and not a violation of this rule. Therefore, please do not report players or groups operating within these rules – as those who frequently report players incorrectly may themselves face account penalties.
What do you think of Blizzard’s decision? A proper, important step? Or completely inappropriate?
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On January 27, the new chapter and content for 2022 for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online was announced. A new feature planned is a minigame: the Glory Stories. MeinMMO author and long-time ESO player MiezeMelli sees potential in the minigame.
What are the Glory Stories? This feature is a new in-game card game:
You assemble a deck and can unlock additional decks and cards.
You can compete against other players as well as against NPCs.
You can challenge opponents in local taverns.
There will be leaderboards.
Unique rewards: These include achievements and collectibles.
When will the minigame be released? Glory Stories will be released alongside the new chapter High Isle on June 6, 2022, for PC/Mac and on June 21, 2022, for Xbox/PlayStation.
Why is this interesting? When I hear the word “deck”, I think back to the times when I met with friends and played Magic or Yu-Gi-Oh. Since there will be different decks and it should also be possible to add individual cards, it can be assumed that it will become comparable.
Depending on how it is implemented, it could appeal to many players. At least with a good implementation, the card game could excite some players. Especially those who have known and liked other representatives of the genre in the past or present should check out the new minigame.
I think it has the potential to become one of those tricks that could appeal to every type of player.
Who is speaking here? MiezeMelli has been playing The Elder Scrolls Online since the beta. Since early 2018, she has regularly streamed ESO on Twitch and has been part of Bethesda’s official ESO Stream Team since late 2020. Since January 2018, she has created videos (Raid Triples, guides, DPS tests) on YouTube. She has over 7,000 hours of playtime on 18 characters at max level and 2011 Champion Points (as of January 30, 2022). On MeinMMO, she has been responsible for everything related to ESO since May 2021, especially guides.
The planned minigame can appeal to every type of player
Even if many players wished for something different from the new chapter, I see a lot of potential in the card game. Especially because it is somewhat independent of the main game, it could be well received by every type of player.
Especially that there will be the possibility to compete against NPCs as well as against other players somewhat caters to both PvE and PvP. Of course in a different way than we are used to from ESO so far. By having the ability to play against NPCs, it also simplifies introducing players to the tavern game.
I consider it quite possible and not unlikely that the minigame is more complex than one might initially imagine. Also because with further updates, presumably more content will be released, as we have seen in other parts of the game.
Competitive component makes it interesting even for endgame players
I primarily, but not exclusively, move in the endgame community. As a total MMO noob, I started the game for the first time back then, until I eventually became interested not only in the setting and quests but also increasingly in dungeons and eventually trials.
The competitive part of the MMORPG has therefore gained more importance for me over time. I now hold numerous Triple Achievements in trials and have participated as both a member and leader in numerous competitively oriented groups.
As a result, and as a streamer of ESO, I have a good overview of many sides and areas of the community. I see the issue of catering to all players as expectations can vary massively. It is already a feat to attract all types of players, but I believe it’s possible.
It has been announced that there will be a leaderboard. This makes the minigame not only a pastime for me but it has the potential to be interesting for the endgame community. Competitive content in ESO is oriented towards leaderboards. Because there is also a leaderboard planned here, players can compete in a contest.
This means that even the player who has already achieved every achievement of the competitive content could find a new incentive here. Personally, this component attracts me the most. Since it will be something new for all players that everyone must learn anew, every type of player starts at the same point.
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ESO announces new expansion High Isles with beautiful cinematic
Here, a coming together of inexperienced as well as experienced players is possible. The minigame offers a form of networking between the different parts of the community. It could also provide a point of contact for PvP-focused as well as PvE-focused players.
Due to the specific rewards that can only be obtained through the tavern game, it is also interesting for achievement hunters. Depending on what these rewards look like and in which areas they can be used, they may affect further areas of interest in the MMO.
For housing rewards, for example, it would also be interesting for players who only engage in housing. And even for players who only enjoy the roleplay aspect in ESO, a tavern game could probably have some appeal.
I can’t imagine a part of the community for which there wouldn’t be any interest from the start. In my view, it very much depends on the individual player, regardless of which part of the community they come from. And I find that fantastic.
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How did you receive the new tavern game? Have you already dealt with representatives of such games or is it something completely new for you? How do you assess the implementation and what are your expectations? Feel free to speculate with us in the comments.
Not only in the planned minigame “Glory Stories” will there be rewards for players. There are also a lot of interesting rewards in the recurring ESO events. You can learn more about this in our ESO event ticker.
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With the release of Dying Light 2 right around the corner, we take the opportunity to give you an overview of the co-op of the survival game and how it looks with a crossplay feature.
What is Dying Light 2? This is an open-world game focused on survival and action. It is the sequel to the eponymous Dying Light and places you in a zombie apocalypse.
20 years after the outbreak of a pandemic, the world is in a constant struggle for survival due to a virus. Some of the infected have turned into zombies, and hardly any place is safe from them.
The game primarily focuses on its story, side quests, and collecting resources and crafting materials in the open world. But can you also play it with friends?
Does Dying Light offer multiplayer? The short answer: Yes. Like its predecessor, Dying Light 2 has a co-op mode. So you can hunt zombies in the apocalypse together with multiple people.
We summarize all the information about the co-op mode for you here and also tell you how it works with crossplay.
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Dying Light 2 offers 4-player co-op at launch, but there is a catch
This is how co-op works in Dying Light 2: At the launch of the game, you can play Dying Light 2 with three friends.
One player serves as the host, while the others join as guests into their game world.
All main and side missions, as well as all other activities, can be completed together except for the prologue.
Guest players can then take the loot they found into their own game world.
Is progress carried over? Here lies the catch with the co-op mode. The story progress only applies to the host of the group. Team members must play the missions in their world themselves to complete them.
Story decisions are apparently to be voted on democratically. However, the host has a veto right, as they have to bear the consequences of the decisions.
It is currently unclear if the co-op mode will receive additional features after the release.
Does this affect the difficulty level? This is currently unknown. However, there was criticism regarding Dying Light 1 that the game became too easy in co-op mode.
Dying Light 2 has no crossplay – Not even cross-gen on console
What about crossplay? Unfortunately, you will not be able to play Dying Light 2 with players from other platforms at launch. There will be no crossplay at release.
At least on PC, the Steam and Epic Games versions can play together, so you do not have to worry there.
Console players, unfortunately, are out of luck. It will not even be possible to play together on old and new consoles. For example, if you play on PS4 and your potential co-op partner has a PS5, no co-op session is possible.
A first roadmap until June 2022 already exists, but there is no mention of crossplay yet. However, it is still possible that the feature will come during this time. So far, there is only a rough overview of the contents, without really going into detail.
When is the release? Dying Light 2 will be released on February 4 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4.
But what do you think about it? Were you convinced by the co-op mode in Dying Light 1? Do you want to play it in the second part as well? Or would you prefer to stroll through the zombie apocalypse in peace and alone?
