Do you think you know everything about Genshin Impact? Have you read the dialogues and completed some side quests? Then you are in the right place to test your knowledge of the game.
It has been about 1.5 years since Genshin Impact was released, and several new areas have made their way into the game. Many new quests, events, and items have been added to the free adventure RPG.
But that’s not all; other features await you in Genshin Impact:
Since Patch 1.4, there are also Hangout Events where you can hang out with certain characters. More and more characters are becoming available since then. This knowledge might come in handy for you in this quiz.
What questions can you expect? We will ask you a total of 10 questions across different categories and varying difficulty levels. While some questions may be easier, others could be trickier for some of you.
It is important to note that it could be beneficial if you have traveled to each region of the game at least once.
Have fun with this quiz and feel free to share your results in the comments here on MeinMMO.
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With the release of Rainbow Six: Extraction, the game was immediately available on Game Pass. This once again demonstrates how good Microsoft’s subscription service is for co-op fans playing on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
What is Game Pass? The Xbox Game Pass is like a Netflix for games. Microsoft offers you a subscription that includes over 100 games for Xbox consoles and PC. The offer is vast and constantly growing: In 2021 alone, games worth over €5,000 were added to Game Pass.
How much does Game Pass cost? The price is attractive as well: On PC and Xbox consoles, Game Pass is available for €9.99 per month. Game Pass Ultimate gives you access to PC and console games as well as cloud gaming for €12.99 per month. With deals we present, you can get Game Pass even cheaper:
What makes Game Pass so good? Game Pass features all genres, from AAA shooters to story-driven indie gems. Rainbow Six: Extraction has also been playable through the subscription service since launch day.
This shooter joins a long list of popular co-op games in Game Pass, further emphasizing that Game Pass is a fantastic deal for co-op fans.
Game Pass makes Rainbow Six: Extraction a co-op hit
Why is Game Pass good for co-op fans? Thanks to Game Pass, players who might have ignored Rainbow Six: Extraction are having a lot of fun with the shooter.
In the subreddit for the Ubisoft co-op shooter, several voices are expressing that they have become fans of the game because of Game Pass. It’s also striking how many of these voices might not have given the shooter a chance otherwise.
Past19 writes on reddit: “That this game made it to Game Pass is the best decision it could have made.”
Also, zeanox writes on reddit: “I would have never tried it without Game Pass, and I love the game.”
Such voices are also heard in our community. MeinMMO reader Materno remarked:
In a brand known for exciting, authentic Special Forces operations, aliens come. That can’t be good; I don’t want to like that. Aliens have no place in Tom Clancy.
However, thanks to Game Pass, I tried it […] and I have to admit: It’s a lot of fun. […] I didn’t expect it to play so well.
What does this mean? The case of Rainbow Six: Extraction exemplifies how good Game Pass is for co-op fans. Since the subscription service makes trying out new titles easier, players can discover more games for themselves. This is particularly important for co-op games, as it makes it easier to convince friends to try a game.
And the selection of popular co-op games goes far beyond Ubisoft’s alien shooter.
Many co-op favorites from the MeinMMO community are in Game Pass
At the beginning of 2022, we at MeinMMO analyzed a survey among our readers about which co-op games are your favorites. The result was a list of 25 co-op games for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch that were highly rated at the beginning of 2022.
Comparing this list with the Game Pass offerings reveals many current overlaps.
The following titles from your top selection are also available in Game Pass:
A Way Out (Rank 1)
Minecraft (Rank 5)
Sea of Thieves (Rank 6)
Overcooked 2 (Rank 7)
It Takes Two (Rank 11)
Stardew Valley (Rank 17)
ARK: Survival Evolved (Rank 18)
Remnant: From the Ashes (Rank 21)
Unravel Two (Rank 23)
Outriders (Rank 24)
Conan Exiles (Rank 25)
This means that 11 out of 25 games in Game Pass are among the favorites you have chosen – including the top spot. With a hit rate of 44%, nearly half of your favorite co-op games are currently available in the subscription service.
As Microsoft recently acquired Activision Blizzard in a spectacular purchase, Diablo 3 (which placed 3rd on our top list) might also land in Game Pass in the future. However, this is pure speculation; nothing official is confirmed.
What you need to know about Rainbow Six: Extraction before you start:
The business model of Game Pass is thus a real success for co-op fans. But it seems to be profitable for Microsoft as well. Therefore, Sony is also reportedly considering their own Game Pass. More information can be found here:
According to a leak, the character Ayato Kamisato is set to appear in Genshin Impact with patch 2.6. Up until now, very little is known about him, yet he is celebrated by fans. Here’s what is known about Ayato.
This is Ayato Kamisato: The young Ayato is the current head of the prominent Kamisato clan, one of the most respected clans in Inazuma. He serves the shogunate of the country and takes care of political and organizational matters.
He is also the older brother of Ayaka Kamisato, who has been playable for a long time now. Since Ayato is always extremely busy and stressed, he is reluctant to show himself in public. Therefore, Ayaka takes on the role of the face of the Kamisato clan in his place.
Although very little is known about Ayato, he is regarded as a highly popular character. He stole the show from the character Arataki Itto in his own trailer. Ayato’s voice was only briefly audible at the end of the trailer, but it drove fans crazy.
In the Japanese version of Genshin Impact, he is voiced by the voice actor Akira Ishida, who has achieved an almost legendary status for his numerous appearances in anime and video games (via Wikipedia).
More about Genshin Impact on MeinMMO can be found here:
Leaks say: Now there are rumors in the Genshin community that Ayato is expected to be added to the game with patch 2.6. Several leakers have stated on Twitter that the popular character will be featured in the first banner of 2.6:
So far, there is very little information available about Ayato. Even regarding his element and weapon, there is mostly speculation based on fragments of information from the game. It is suspected that he will be a Hydro character who could use a sword or spear, but neither has been officially confirmed yet.
Ayato’s appearance is also still unknown, and there are no reliable screenshots of him from the game. However, he is said to have blue hair, similar to his sister Ayaka.
According to leaks, Ayato is expected to be a 5-star character, just like his sister. Descriptions of his abilities have also leaked:
E-Skill: When Ayato’s Elemental Skill is activated at the same time he is attacked by an enemy, he gains a stack of “Kendo Pose.”
E-Burst: Ayato performs a jump attack that consumes the collected stacks of “Kendo Pose.” According to the leak, up to 3 stacks are possible.
Kendo is the Japanese martial art of sword fighting, which again suggests that Ayato wields a sword as a weapon. However, it is currently also hard to assess what role Ayato will play in a team.
Keep in mind with this information as always that these are leaks. And while leaks from Genshin Impact have often proven reliable, they should still be treated with caution.
The update 2.6 is expected to be released in March 2022. Therefore, it will still be a while before Ayato enters the game, if the leaks are correct. Would you be happy about it? Or do you wish for another character for the banner in 2.6? Let us know in the comments.
Money plays an important role in GTA Online. But how much money can you own at most in GTA Online? Is there a limit and if so, why?
What is it about? Everyone wants to make a lot of money in GTA Online. The streets of Los Santos offer you plenty of opportunities. You can make small money by robbing stores. The big cash comes from completing heists. You can quickly get a few million in your account that way. But is there a limit? Does GTA eventually say “Sorry, that’s it, no further”?
Yes. GTA Online has a money limit per player. And that is just over 2.1 billion GTA dollars in cash. But why is there a limit and why must it be such an odd number? And how much is the maximum wealth in the account?
In GTA Online, you can own a maximum of ~ 2.1 billion dollars in cash, why?
This is the exact limit: In GTA Online and Offline, you can carry a maximum of 2,147,483,647 GTA dollars.
Converted into Shark Cards (GTA dollars purchased with real money), you would need to buy about 268 Megalodon cards, each providing 8 million GTA dollars.
A card typically costs 75 €. So it would amount to over 20,100 € if you wanted to buy your way to the cash limit. However, that won’t work because the amount from Shark Cards is directly credited to your in-game account and you do not receive it as cash.
Why is there a limit? This number seems quite “random”, but it is not. It represents the highest positive value for a system that uses 32-bit integers.
What is the total limit? That is not entirely clear. A YouTube video shows a modder who kept adding more and more money and then stalled at a figure of 32,652,609,400 GTA dollars. That’s both cash and money in the account.
However, there is no solid reason why this particular number would be the limit. The video was uploaded in 2016 by Skippy Kane (via YouTube.com).
Whether the limit is lower if you earn money legally is unclear.
Have players already reached this? A player with a normal playing style will not reach the cap of over 32 billion GTA dollars that quickly. You would have to grind for many hours a day over the years.
In 2019, GTA YouTuber “The Professional” calculated that a player grinding 24 hours a day could earn about 4.8 billion dollars a year (via YouTube.com). Without sleep, without food, without any other activity during the day.
With new content like the Cayo Perico Heist, the earning opportunities have likely grown even more since then. Still, for “normal” players, it’s a distant, if not unattainable, goal.
What happens when you have the maximum money? As players report, you get an in-game error when you exceed the cash limit. The modder from the YouTube video simply couldn’t add any more money; the game didn’t change his account balance anymore.
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The well-known e-sports organization Team Liquid has announced that they want to enter the raiding scene of MMORPGs World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV. For this, they are taking in the raiding guild Limit, which has achieved the World First Kills of Castle Nathria and Ny’alotha.
It has been announced: In a statement on their site, the international Team Liquid has announced that they will take in the WoW guild Limit to kick off their MMORPG raiding. This is one of the largest contracts in the nearly 22-year history of Liquid.
The inclusion of the well-known WoW guild Limit is set to become a new pillar of the e-sports team, paving the way into the world of MMORPGs.
From the mystical regions of Azeroth to the endless wonders of Eorzea, Team Liquid is going all-in in MMOs with investments in players, content creators, staff, and more. […] The acquisition of Limit Guild – consisting of 40+ players, coaches, and staff – will form the foundation for Team Liquid’s entry into World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV Online, with an eye on Riot Games’ future MMO. […]
Statement from Team Liquid
The first race for World First under the banner of Liquid will be fought by the WoW guild with Patch 9.2. For this, 35 or more members of the guild will be gathered at one location, where they will be accompanied by an all-round broadcast.
With the takeover by Liquid, the guild Limit has also shed its name and is now simply known as Liquid. Its guild members now also carry the prefix Liquid, as is common in e-sports (Liquid Maximum, etc.). They are led by Liquid MMO General Manager Azorea.
Team Liquid is one of the most well-known and oldest e-sports teams in gaming. It began in 2000 with the popular RTS game StarCraft: Brood War. Over the years, the team has expanded and branched out into a total of 14 of the largest e-sports games with over 60 active athletes. Their partners include big names like Alienware, Monster Energy, Twitch, and HyperX. You can find more about Team Liquid on their own Liquidpedia.
This is Limit: The guild became the first US team in 2021 to achieve a World First Kill on the final boss raid. Since then, they have been among the best raiding guilds in World of Warcraft and have also managed to down bosses in the first raid of Shadowlands, Castle Nathria.
In December 2021, Limit separated from its parent company Complexity, with whom they had been partnered since 2019. The reason for this seems to be the takeover by Team Liquid (via dotesports).
While Limit has a long history and much experience in WoW, they are relatively new to the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, which Liquid is also set to tackle.
In the summer of 2021, during the great streamer wave in FFXIV, the raiders from Limit also tried their hand at the battles of the MMORPG from Square Enix. Under the leadership of (then) Limit Maximum, a group of WoW raiders played through Eden Epic.
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Limit also participated in the brief World First Race of the recently released Pandaemonium raids. However, the participation was rather for fun, as even though the team led by Maximum managed to defeat all 4 encounters relatively quickly, they based their strategies and solutions to the mechanics on the streams of other prog raiders.
Now it seems that the endeavor for World First in FFXIV is becoming serious. The next big progress raid will be Thordan Ultimate. The Ultimate titles are particularly coveted because they belong to the absolutely hardest content that FFXIV has to offer.
It remains to be seen whether the newcomers can keep up with or perhaps even surpass the veterans of the MMORPG.
The preliminary patch notes for Patch 2.4 in Diablo 2: Resurrected are known. It includes buffs for all 7 classes in the game. However, the Barbarian community complains that an important change is missing – and their class remains “unplayable” because of this.
What kind of build is this? The Whirlwind Barbarian (often referred to as “WW-Barb”) is one of the most popular builds for melee fighters. It relies on the skill Whirlwind and is particularly good in theory at dismantling groups of enemies in close combat.
Whirlwind Barbarians are particularly popular because they are well-suited for solo play. In groups, they serve as supportive tanks among the 7 classes of Diablo 2. They gather enemies and buff their party with their numerous war cries.
The upcoming Patch 2.4, which will be tested on the PTR soon, now comes with buffs for all classes. But fans say that these will not help the Whirlwind Barbarian. He remains “bugged and unplayable” because the existing bugs have not been addressed according to the patch notes.
Why is he “unplayable”? In the official Diablo 2 forum, user DHA writes about the problems with the build. He cites 4 major issues that make the Whirlwind build unplayable, especially in PvP scenarios:
After teleports, Whirlwind is almost always triggered automatically and stops until it hits an enemy. This can go on indefinitely if the enemy flees.
The game does not register the first hits from Whirlwind. The frequent use of the skill, as was common before to execute more attacks, does not work.
The animation of the ability breaks when held down instead of going through. This can cause interruptions.
These interruptions can lead to desynchronization.
The bugs affect not only Barbarians but also Assassins who use the skill. They can do this through the runeword Chaos, which grants access to the ability. YouTuber aaronoob shows in his video how exactly the problems look like:
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The test on the PTR is precisely for finding and reporting such errors. DHA says these errors have been known since Alpha and has little hope they will be fixed. It is not impossible, but first, Patch 2.4 must be released.
Patch 2.4 brings the ladder and a bunch of buffs
What’s in the new patch: With the upcoming Patch 2.4, all classes will receive buffs. The Barbarian will also receive some improvements, primarily with the war cries being strengthened or receiving new tooltips.
However, the probably most important change in the new patch is the ladder. In Diablo 2, ladders are equivalent to what we currently call seasons. You start there with new ladder characters and can compete on a leaderboard with other players.
Along with the ladder come new runewords as well as set bonuses and recipes for the Horadric Cube. These are the contents that especially the core fans of Diablo 2 have been waiting for since release. You can find the complete patch notes on the official website.
When is Patch 2.4 coming? On January 25, 2022, the patch will launch on the PTR. We cannot yet say exactly when it will then be deployed on the official servers. Typically, such tests last up to 4 weeks, depending on the extent of the feedback that needs to be implemented.
Therefore, we expect the patch and the first ladder by the end of February. However, given the launch difficulties, it could also take until March. In the meantime, while you wait, here are some games to fall back on:
The leak about the WoW expansion “The Dragon Isles” makes Cortyn ponder. Much sounds good – but the risk of repeating old mistakes is present.
World of Warcraft is currently causing me some headaches. Those who know me and my articles a little know that I have been covering the game on MeinMMO for almost a decade, and have also been playing it regularly and almost continuously since “Vanilla”. Sometimes there are minor breaks, but basically, I have always stayed engaged.
Right now, I am playing WoW as little as I have in a long time. Apart from the weekly guild night and occasional RP, I am more inclined to explore other games.
All the more I enjoy the first leaks about the next expansion – regardless of whether they turn out to be fake or true. I like speculating and dreaming, thinking “What if” about the next expansion. Perhaps there will even be housing – definitely right after the dance studio.
The first leak that seemed somewhat convincing was about the expansion “The Dragon Isles”. And if it comes as leaked, it should be an important and correct step in the right direction.
Shadowlands – I liked a lot, but I understand the discontent
I see many things not as critically as the vocal part of the Reddit community of World of Warcraft. I really enjoyed the foreign setting of the Shadowlands. The intention was to represent the afterlife of the Warcraft universe, and that was quite well achieved. It was completely logical for me that this had little to do with Azeroth.
I loved Ardenweald, and the sometimes playful cruelty of the Fae was great.
I liked Bastion and the Kyrians with their perspective, which is hard to grasp for mortals, that one must lose all memories.
I liked the decadent Venthyr who purify souls and thereby enable an afterlife of luxury.
Shadowlands as a whole was quite unpopular, even though the start was promising.
All of this was foreign and far from what Warcraft actually is – but unfortunately, it was made tedious by a very boring antagonist in the form of the Jailer and increasingly veiled motives that never clarify anything.
Moreover, there was the whole issue of “forcing people into content they do not want to play”. I had a lot of fun in Torghast, and I still enjoyed the 100th run. However, I fully understand all players who did not want to grind in the tower every week just to earn legendary items.
Unfortunately, this obligation can be observed in almost all content. Those who wanted to be good at PvP also had to play PvE to obtain particularly good media. Those who wanted to be successful in raids had to suffer through PvP and also target mythic dungeons.
Almost always the scenario was: “Do you want to be good in content X? Then you also have to play Y and Z.”
This mindset is something World of Warcraft must move away from. Sometimes intertwining the systems is okay, but in WoW, it has become so prevalent that players spend more time in content they do not want to play than in the ones they actually want to.
This is of course not a problem for all those who have fun with the wide range of offerings that WoW provides. Those who enjoy all systems are not bothered by this intertwining. But let’s be honest:
The number of players who genuinely enjoy every content and also for months is low.
The Dragon Isles – Leak brings hope
As with every new expansion, supposed leaks about the next expansion are circulating on the internet. The most promising one so far – and the most convincing due to in-game data – is the release of the addon “The Dragon Isles”.
The expansion would return to the planet Azeroth and focus on the healing of the planet.
We have already discussed the leak about “The Dragon Isles” in detail.
I like almost everything that the leak has promised so far.
Wrathion is expected to play an important role in the “The Dragon Isles” expansion.
The primary setting, the Dragon Isles, is essentially still a blank slate. Originally, the area was planned for Vanilla, but it was ultimately not implemented and has been dormant since. Aside from a few mentions in the story – the most recent by Wrathion – there is virtually no information about the islands.
There is plenty of room for something “completely new,” which does not feel as foreign and unreal as the Shadowlands.
The fact that it will also involve a return to Azeroth and an “original” storyline appeals to me. I have always liked the dragons as characters, especially Ysera and Alexstrasza, and I would have liked to learn more about them after the Cataclysm. They seemed a little underused in recent expansions, even though Ysera did make an appearance in Shadowlands.
I also like the second aspect of the leak: the redesign of already known areas. I consider the undertaking to rework all zones again as in “Cataclysm” to be too large. But modernizing some areas with each content patch and throughout the storyline sounds appealing. Just bringing a few old classics up to date. Perhaps the lava rift in the Barrens has been closed by now? How has Tanaris developed over the years? Perhaps as cool as in the Hearthstone expansion? What has happened to the Plaguelands, have they been fully cleaned up by now?
There is great potential for interesting and cool innovations while preserving the old charm.
I do not want to comment on the possible gameplay systems around the “personified Azeroth.” This must be considered in detail to determine whether it is just another “Borrowed Power” system or something genuinely new that is well thought out and long-lasting.
Azeroth back in focus – this could please many.
I find the announcement of black dragons as a playable race a bit unrealistic. While it is something that players have wished for many years, a species that can simply take on all cosmetic options of the other species sounds a bit strange, to truly fit the gaming reality. It would simply ruin identification with all the other races.
Basically, it sounds promising. Because the Dragon Isles have been long established in the lore and were originally meant to be part of Classic.
The fact that “old areas” will be revamped during the expansion to promote the healing of the planet should also please many players.
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In the end, it is as it is before every new expansion of World of Warcraft. The hope is there that Blizzard has learned from the mistakes of the past and with Patch 10.0 and the newest expansion finally delivers more of what every single player group wants.
But if we are honest: This hope has not only been held by me but also by many others for years. After Battle for Azeroth, one thought that it could not go any further downhill – then Shadowlands proved the opposite. And of course, everyone knows that the same hope is held over and over again, and from an outside perspective, one or another could skeptically ask: Do you even realize what is going on? If it does not get better after so many years, then just give up!
But I do not want that. For me, World of Warcraft has been an important part of my daily life and a game I always enjoy returning to. It would be nice if the next expansion ensures that this will be the case again for many years.
Let us hope that the Dragon Isles – should they be the next addon – will restore World of Warcraft to its former glory and lead WoW back to what once made it so successful.
The Minecraft player named Sibogy has built a cool map inspired by the legendary shooter series Doom. We at MeinMMO have asked him about his map.
Since its release, countless creative things have been created in Minecraft. From huge works of art to large areas from other games like WoW. Such large projects often take many years and consume a lot of working hours. The reddit user Sibogy has also dared to take on such a project.
What map is it about? The map that Sibogy created over the course of nearly 2 years is called “Doomed: Demons of the Nether.” It is based on the popular shooter franchise Doom by Id Software, whose first game Doom revolutionized the genre in 1993.
However, the map is not a copy of the game but a mixture of several elements from Doom 2016, Doom Eternal and some of Sibogy’s own ideas. It includes 4 levels with boss fights, cutscenes, and collectibles.
MeinMMO author Irina Moritz found Sibogy’s map so cool that she asked him if he could answer some questions about it.
2 years of work for others to have fun
MeinMMO: Hello, would you please introduce yourself to our readers?
Sibogy: Hello, I’m Sibogy, an avid gamer and longtime Minecraft player (I started in 2011). I come from New Zealand and enjoy creating things in games (especially Minecraft), like textures and 3D models.
MeinMMO: Why Doom? How did you come up with the idea for this map and what were your first steps?
Sibogy: Funny enough, DOOM was one of the very first games I played on a Windows 98 computer when I was very young.
After not creating content for Minecraft for many years, I originally wanted to create a map based on Mirror’s Edge. But someone had already done that. I tried, but nothing came of it. I only worked on it for a week or two.
In March 2020 (when I started the project), DOOM Eternal was about to be released, and I replayed DOOM 2016, which led me to think: “Can I do something like this in Minecraft?”
My first steps consisted of implementing the weapons into the game. I found a great weapon datapack from the creator of NOPEName and used it as a basis. Then I programmed new features, created 3D models, and revised the original weapon pack. Then I began creating the first level.
Some screenshots of the Doom map before it was completed, with fewer demons and lava.
MeinMMO: You said you worked on the map for 2 years (1,200 hours), that’s a lot of time. Many long-term projects are abandoned or given up. How did you stay motivated?
Sibogy: Almost 2 years, yes. I have seen so many long-term projects (especially fan-made) that have been abandoned or where the creators have bitten off more than they can chew.
That was my main motivation. I never wanted to let my project fall into that state which I call ‘project limbo’, where it stagnates and never gets finished.
I didn’t think development would take almost 2 years, but then again, I had never attempted anything so ambitious in Minecraft. My initial estimate for release was about a year.
There were many moments of boring and repetitive development where I nearly wanted to stop working on it. But I knew that only I could finish it, and if I didn’t work on it, it would never get done.
I’m a big fan of lists, and I approached things step by step. That was a good way to prevent myself from feeling overwhelmed.
MeinMMO: What were the most complex things that posed the greatest challenges during development? Can you name 3?
Sibogy: The limitations of Minecraft itself, without using external mods. Since this project uses the built-in functions of the game, known as “datapacks” and “resource packs”, there were many limitations. One of them was especially player input and interaction.
The final boss was probably the biggest challenge, as I had to individually program the behavior of the opponent, the 3D models, the damage texturing, and especially the animations. The final boss alone has about 80 – 90 frames of animations (in stop-motion style). Developing and implementing those took two long months.
The double jump gives the player a boost upwards while in the air, but unfortunately, it is inconsistent. That is due to Minecraft’s tick rate being unstable and erratic. This means that some jumps are very high while others are much lower than expected, which can cause the player to fall off a cliff. That’s frustrating (it has happened to me many times).
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MeinMMO: Your map is based on Doom, but it is not a 1:1 copy of the game. What parts are still the same, and what changes did you make compared to the original? Were there ideas that had to be discarded?
Sibogy: The start of level 1 is very similar to the start of Doom 2016. But I found it boring to copy directly from Doom, so I designed my own level layout for the rest of the map.
Doom 2016, which the level themes mainly follow, does not have a Super Gore Nest. It is an idea I borrowed from Eternal. The player uses it to enter the demon dimension (the Nether) in my map.
And yes, there was an idea for glory kills, but that was too difficult, time-consuming, and bug-ridden to actually integrate into the game. Instead, I used the chainsaw to get health and ammo from enemies.
At the end of our interview, Sibogy offered a tip for Minecraft fans who want to try their hand at such projects:
Sibogy: My advice is to not take on too much for the first project and approach things step by step to achieve your end goal.
My personal goal that I always kept in mind was to sit back and watch other people enjoy what I created. And that was all worth it.
“Two of my favorite games! I love it!”
This is how the map is received: On reddit and in the YouTube comments, Sibogy receives a lot of applause for his work. Many Minecraft fans are impressed that he built the map without mods. The launch trailer has over 40,000 views on YouTube with over 1,800 upvotes.
The corresponding thread about the Doom map on reddit has over 35,000 upvotes. The creator received numerous awards and accolades from users.
“I’m already on the third level. Such a great fan game!” – Leaping Frog
“I just got recommended this. Looks impressive, great work!” – Nikolai Ludovik
“I can’t wait to play it!” – Noodle
“I can’t even imagine how much work and effort went into this. GG.” – Skyraider703 (1,139 Upvotes)
Meanwhile, there is also a ladder for Doomed: Demons of the Nether that speedrunners can climb to earn first place.
Will you try the map? Or have you perhaps already completed it? Let us know in the comments.
Epic Games has announced a new skin for Fortnite with a new, short trailer. Vi comes as a playable character, one of the heroines from the popular animated series Arcane. As a bonus, her sister Jinx is also making a return.
Vi, short for Violet, is a street girl from the “Undercity” of Zhaun, which belongs to the wealthy city of Piltover. There, she fights daily for survival, makes ends meet with minor (or major) crimes, and takes care of her little sister Powder/Jinx.
In LoL she wears iconic Hextech gloves that deliver powerful blows through magic and technology. Her appearance from Arcane has now been brought into the game as a skin:
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How do I get the skin? The Vi skin has been available since January 22 in Fortnite’s item shop. You can buy it individually or in a bundle. This includes:
the Arcane Vi skin
“Memories of Zhaun” as Back Bling – Vis plush toy
the pickaxe “Piltover Warden Hammer”
as well as the emote “Punching Practice”
If you buy the entire bundle, you will also receive a unique loading screen featuring Vi. Alongside Vi, her sister Jinx will also be available as a skin, also in a bundle, if you want her pickaxe and a soundtrack.
You can listen to more about upcoming shooters in the new MeinMMO podcast:
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This is what players say: The skin is causing huge excitement on YouTube and Twitter. Within less than a day, the English trailer has over 290,000 views and over 20,000 likes. The community celebrates how faithfully Vi is portrayed – especially in comparison to Jinx.
Even players who do not play or like LoL are excited. For example, YouTube user Ftm Plays says: “I’m not a big fan of League of Legends, but this looks really cool.”
However, the pickaxe of Vi is causing major frustration. Fans had hoped for her Atlas gloves instead of the hammer, which actually belongs to the champion Jayce. However, the choice of weapon is now leading to further speculation and desires.
Players are asking Epic if other characters from Arcane could also come to Fortnite. Ekko or Caitlyn, for example, would be great additions. Silco would also be a good choice. On MeinMMO we have already introduced all characters from Arcane. You can watch the LoL heroes here in the video:
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LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
What will happen in Arcane next? The first season of Arcane has concluded and has left a rather open ending. However, the series is already considered one of the best shows of all time.
Riot is often praised for the implementation. Both the style and the storyline are said to be top-notch, especially as taboos are broken. Many fans are eagerly awaiting the second season, which has at least already been confirmed:
On Thursday, the release date for the new raid was announced in Destiny 2. Some players are convinced that this particular raid could change the understanding of the Destiny universe. It might finally reveal the greatest enemy yet. But who could that be? We investigated.
For years, players in Destiny 2 have known the eternal struggle between light and darkness. The darkness itself has always been seen as “the ultimate enemy” in the Destiny universe.
However, the story of Destiny has never been easy to decipher. So it probably won’t be that simple to dismiss light and darkness as the puppeteers. Perhaps something much greater than that awaits us.
In the swamps of Savathun’s Throne World lies a sunken pyramid. Venture in with your fireteam and confront an ancient threat trapped within…
Bungie teases the new Witch Queen raid
In one of the new Witch Queen trailers, players were already able to see some kind of creature that appears to be trapped inside one of the buildings in the Throne World. Perhaps a so-called Aphelion? Or even a creature that worships the darkness, possibly a materialized form of the entity?
In the trailer, a strange being is observed
What we know so far:
In Savathun’s Throne World, the Guardians will learn that both darkness and light have secrets.
A leak indicates that the raid will feature two bosses and likely include both Hive enemies and Taken. Whether that only means two encounters is uncertain.
Savathun herself and her sister Xivu Arath will not be the opponents in the raid.
The final boss in the raid will be called “The Witness.”
Lore-interested players from the Destiny 2 community have thus changed their perspective and believe that in the latest raid, one of these trapped creatures of darkness may await us. This might also soon reveal the true power: the so-called “entity”.
The Traveler.
The Traveler is not “The Light”
The pyramids themselves, or the “Fleet of Darkness,” serve a higher power. Light and darkness are not foes, but merely cosmic forces. They are paracausal. And gradually, paracausality in Destiny 2 becomes a very effective tool to prevent the final shape.
What does the term “paracausality” mean in Destiny 2?
In the Destiny 2 universe, this term is used to refer to abilities, events, or entities. All effects and events have a preceding cause.
The darkness and light play a game. A much more complex version of “Game of Life” by John Conway. This game will consistently lead them to an end state dominated by a single, self-sustaining pattern that encompasses all others in the game. The rules of the game are the laws of physics as generally understood. The “new rules” that light and darkness have become form the basis of paracausality.
Paracausal thus means that while light and darkness obey the laws of physics, they ignore and circumvent the conventional cause-and-effect system.
The Traveler, therefore, is not the light. It merely uses it and passes it on to us. There is even some geometry in play: the light is a circle and the darkness is a tetrahedron.
Just as he is the voice and form of light, the entity is the voice and form of darkness. It has also provided the Guardians with a usable power: The ice power “Stasis”.
The entity has been around for a long time, and Bungie skillfully teases it repeatedly:
Already in Destiny 1, Oryx apparently had contact with the entity (“The Shapeless”). From it, he gained the ability “to Take” and created the Taken.
Calus tried to communicate again with the darkness and the entity through the Glykon. He has also previously mentioned having spoken with it when he was once banished to the Leviathan and wanted a deal. What became of that is still unknown.
Savathun speaks with Cabal Princess Caitl in Season 13 about “the entity.” At that time, still disguised as Osiris, in a radio transmission on the Glykon.
And in Season 15, it is mentioned in passing that the Taken are now again under their original master.
Lastly, Mara Sov speaks to us and reports that “the entity” controls the Black Fleet. She also knows this power.
If you want to recall these important points in the Destiny 2 story, we recommend this lore video by AndyEdition. He also theorizes that the entity will soon play a larger role in Destiny 2 and explains why.
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What does the entity want in the Destiny 2 universe?
Slowly, a larger whole is forming for the story of Destiny 2, and these many little hints even give a first outlook on what we might expect in the expansions after Witch Queen. According to Bungie, the final showdown between light and darkness is to come to the fore there.
Savathun, in any case, is currently playing into the hands of her sister Xivu Arath, the goddess of war. Conflict and war reign everywhere in the Destiny universe thanks to her. More war also means more strength.
Savathun always has a plan: We know that the entity seeks the strongest in this universe. It strives for the perfect form of strength, the “Final Shape.” And that’s also the name of one of Bungie’s upcoming expansions.
The only question is, why doesn’t Savathun have a problem with her sister gaining strength? Does she just want to be free? Or does she ultimately have a master plan, and the Guardians will find out on February 22, 2022, that all actions were cunningly planned by her down to the last detail?
Looking at the past, a random sequence of events is almost excluded:
What do you think? Will we soon encounter “the entity” in Destiny 2? And is this mysterious creature from the trailer actually an Aphelion or something completely different? Is the entity perhaps just another name for the darkness? Share your interpretation of the events in the comments.
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This week there was some positive but also negative news in the MMORPGs. A new MMORPG has been released and one has died with Mu Origin. Also, there was a preview of an upcoming PvP feature for New World and generally new hope at Blizzard. We at MeinMMO summarize the most important news for you.
These were the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and discuss with us.
Also, don’t forget that next week both Broken Ranks and Mortal Online 2 will celebrate their releases.
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In the first months of the new year, shooter fans can expect a whole series of releases that promise plenty of fun. In the latest episode of the MeinMMO Podcast, we introduce you to the best of them. Tune in!
This is the topic: The major shooter releases of 2021 left much to be desired and caused frustration among fans. But now, right at the beginning of the year, three new multiplayer shooters and a strong expansion are coming that look promising.
The four featured games can all be played together in multiplayer. They all have a strong focus on cooperative gameplay.
In the podcast, Leya, Schuhmann, and Benedict from the MeinMMO editorial team discuss the upcoming releases. What special features do the new video games bring? What are they personally looking forward to? Who should play which shooter? You will find out all of this in the new episode.
Here’s how you can contribute: You can actively participate in improving the podcast. If you have feedback such as suggestions or criticism, or if you simply want to submit a cool topic proposal that should be discussed, then visit us on our Discord server.
Alternatively, you can also write an email to [email protected] and share your thoughts with us. Share your opinion with us in the comments.
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Looting in Elden Ring – Equipment, skills, crafting
This is the loot available: In addition to the progression system through level-ups, equipment also plays an important role in Elden Ring.
The choice of your weapons, shields, armor, spells, and summons is essential to prepare you for the threats in the Lands Between.
Fortunately, there is a huge selection of weapons, of which 13 categories are known so far:
Daggers
One-handed swords
Great swords
Curved swords
Katanas
Double blades
Maces
Axes
Spears
Great spears
Light bows
Staves (for magic)
Holy seals (for summons)
Weapons differ in shape, size, certain abilities, and scaling. Some weapons are particularly suitable for strength builds while others are more intended for dexterity builds.
You can find or buy weapons in the game world; in Dark Souls, you could also create them using boss souls. It’s possible that this will also be the case in Elden Ring. Most likely, weapons can also be upgraded with the appropriate upgrade materials.
While some weapons come with fixed skills, there are also abilities you can find in the world and combine with various weapons.
Additionally, there are numerous armor sets split into light, medium, and heavy armor. How agile you are with heavy armor depends on your strength value. Here too, equipment influences which build you can play.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Looting in Elden Ring – Equipment, skills, crafting
This is the loot available: In addition to the progression system through level-ups, equipment also plays an important role in Elden Ring.
The choice of your weapons, shields, armor, spells, and summons is essential to prepare you for the threats in the Lands Between.
Fortunately, there is a huge selection of weapons, of which 13 categories are known so far:
Daggers
One-handed swords
Great swords
Curved swords
Katanas
Double blades
Maces
Axes
Spears
Great spears
Light bows
Staves (for magic)
Holy seals (for summons)
Weapons differ in shape, size, certain abilities, and scaling. Some weapons are particularly suitable for strength builds while others are more intended for dexterity builds.
You can find or buy weapons in the game world; in Dark Souls, you could also create them using boss souls. It’s possible that this will also be the case in Elden Ring. Most likely, weapons can also be upgraded with the appropriate upgrade materials.
While some weapons come with fixed skills, there are also abilities you can find in the world and combine with various weapons.
Additionally, there are numerous armor sets split into light, medium, and heavy armor. How agile you are with heavy armor depends on your strength value. Here too, equipment influences which build you can play.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Looting in Elden Ring – Equipment, skills, crafting
This is the loot available: In addition to the progression system through level-ups, equipment also plays an important role in Elden Ring.
The choice of your weapons, shields, armor, spells, and summons is essential to prepare you for the threats in the Lands Between.
Fortunately, there is a huge selection of weapons, of which 13 categories are known so far:
Daggers
One-handed swords
Great swords
Curved swords
Katanas
Double blades
Maces
Axes
Spears
Great spears
Light bows
Staves (for magic)
Holy seals (for summons)
Weapons differ in shape, size, certain abilities, and scaling. Some weapons are particularly suitable for strength builds while others are more intended for dexterity builds.
You can find or buy weapons in the game world; in Dark Souls, you could also create them using boss souls. It’s possible that this will also be the case in Elden Ring. Most likely, weapons can also be upgraded with the appropriate upgrade materials.
While some weapons come with fixed skills, there are also abilities you can find in the world and combine with various weapons.
Additionally, there are numerous armor sets split into light, medium, and heavy armor. How agile you are with heavy armor depends on your strength value. Here too, equipment influences which build you can play.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Elden Ring is a demanding action RPG with various mechanics such as classes, crafting, equipment, and multiplayer. But how much looting and leveling is involved? MeinMMO presents the features we already know.
This is what to expect in Elden Ring: The latest action RPG from developer FromSoftware offers the Lands Between, a vast, dark fantasy world that you can explore freely.
In doing so, you choose between several classes and improve your character throughout the game. This is done by increasing your attributes through level-ups and choosing your equipment.
Since MeinMMO traditionally focuses more on multiplayer games and MMOs where looting and leveling are emphasized, we asked ourselves: How much of that is in Elden Ring? Here we give you an overview of the mechanics.
Leveling in Elden Ring – Collecting runes and improving attributes
This is how you level up your character: The progression system of Elden Ring is heavily oriented towards earlier titles from the developer, such as Dark Souls or Bloodborne. For every defeated foe, you collect so-called runes, which serve as experience points but also represent the currency of Elden Ring.
If you have enough runes, you can use them for a level-up. With each level, the amount of runes you need for the next level-up increases.
With each level-up, you can distribute a skill point to one of the 8 attributes
If you die before you can redeem the runes, you lose your experience at the spot where you died.
You then have a chance to get your runes back by returning to that spot and collecting them.
If you die on the way, you lose the runes completely. You have to start over from zero.
At the start of the game, you create a character using the extensive editor and set your class. You can choose one of 10. Each class differs in its equipment and the distribution of its attributes.
These attributes are important because they influence the orientation of your combat style and which equipment or spells you can use.
These 8 attributes are:
Vigor
Mind
Endurance
Strength
Dexterity
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
For example, the enchanted knight starts at level 5 and has more points in intelligence and strength, making this class a hybrid for magic and melee combat.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Looting in Elden Ring – Equipment, skills, crafting
This is the loot available: In addition to the progression system through level-ups, equipment also plays an important role in Elden Ring.
The choice of your weapons, shields, armor, spells, and summons is essential to prepare you for the threats in the Lands Between.
Fortunately, there is a huge selection of weapons, of which 13 categories are known so far:
Daggers
One-handed swords
Great swords
Curved swords
Katanas
Double blades
Maces
Axes
Spears
Great spears
Light bows
Staves (for magic)
Holy seals (for summons)
Weapons differ in shape, size, certain abilities, and scaling. Some weapons are particularly suitable for strength builds while others are more intended for dexterity builds.
You can find or buy weapons in the game world; in Dark Souls, you could also create them using boss souls. It’s possible that this will also be the case in Elden Ring. Most likely, weapons can also be upgraded with the appropriate upgrade materials.
While some weapons come with fixed skills, there are also abilities you can find in the world and combine with various weapons.
Additionally, there are numerous armor sets split into light, medium, and heavy armor. How agile you are with heavy armor depends on your strength value. Here too, equipment influences which build you can play.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Looting in Elden Ring – Equipment, skills, crafting
This is the loot available: In addition to the progression system through level-ups, equipment also plays an important role in Elden Ring.
The choice of your weapons, shields, armor, spells, and summons is essential to prepare you for the threats in the Lands Between.
Fortunately, there is a huge selection of weapons, of which 13 categories are known so far:
Daggers
One-handed swords
Great swords
Curved swords
Katanas
Double blades
Maces
Axes
Spears
Great spears
Light bows
Staves (for magic)
Holy seals (for summons)
Weapons differ in shape, size, certain abilities, and scaling. Some weapons are particularly suitable for strength builds while others are more intended for dexterity builds.
You can find or buy weapons in the game world; in Dark Souls, you could also create them using boss souls. It’s possible that this will also be the case in Elden Ring. Most likely, weapons can also be upgraded with the appropriate upgrade materials.
While some weapons come with fixed skills, there are also abilities you can find in the world and combine with various weapons.
Additionally, there are numerous armor sets split into light, medium, and heavy armor. How agile you are with heavy armor depends on your strength value. Here too, equipment influences which build you can play.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Playing World of Warcraft on the Xbox – a long-time dream could come true. But do you even want that?
If everything goes smoothly, Microsoft will buy Activision Blizzard within the next few months and thus unite some more strong game developers under its banner. As the manufacturer of the Xbox, however, one question inevitably hangs in the air. Does this mean that World of Warcraft, one of the greatest MMORPGs of all time, could finally come to the Xbox? And the following question arises:
Would you even want that?
What speaks in favor of a release on the Xbox? Basically, a release, no matter on which console, is a clear win-win situation. More players would be able to experience Blizzard’s MMORPG, which means not only more players in the game world but also more potential customers for Blizzard. Other MMORPGs have already shown that this is definitely possible – like Final Fantasy XIV.
And even though some long-time WoW veterans believe that you can’t possibly explore Azeroth with a gamepad – you can. Since Shadowlands, World of Warcraft has offered this feature natively, and with some addons, it can be refined even further. We from MeinMMO also took a look at “WoW with a controller” and were positively surprised.
It is definitely possible both technically and gameplay-wise.
Last but not least, Microsoft could team up with Blizzard to even include World of Warcraft in the Game Pass – to attract even more customers.
It works well with the gamepad – whether with the Xbox or PS controller.
What speaks against a release on the Xbox? As much as there is in favor, there is unfortunately also against it. A console release has been repeatedly denied by Blizzard in recent years. Since World of Warcraft was never planned with consoles in mind, the whole engine and the game are not really designed for it. It would take a lot of work to get the whole MMORPG running in its current form on the Xbox. Simply “copy-pasting” the data would probably not be enough.
Blizzard would need to invest a lot of resources into this project to ensure it functions in an acceptable state. But perhaps they have already been doing that behind the scenes for the past few years…
But now let’s get to you! Would you want to play World of Warcraft on the console? Can you imagine strolling through Azeroth with the gamepad in hand in front of the TV?
If you want to provide your answer in a little more detail or attach concerns, worries, and conditions to it, then leave a comment and discuss the pros and cons of a console implementation of World of Warcraft.
The data miner StrayKurtis has released a new video on his YouTube channel, showcasing various spells from Elden Ring. And some of them are quite extravagant.
These spells have been discovered: It’s been many weeks since the network test of Elden Ring, and yet data miners continue to extract new bits of information from the client.
The YouTuber StrayKurtis has introduced a new video on his channel featuring a whole range of new spells he found in the depths of the code of Elden Ring. It showcases the vast diversity of magic in the new game from FromSoftware.
In addition to the “normal, boring” spells, like flying magical orbs or arrows, there are also much more extravagant abilities for magic lovers:
With one spell, you can summon magical weapons like greatswords or hammers, which can consist of lightning and blood or simply glow green. By additionally casting the spells, these weapons can even perform combos.
The character can transform into a large flower that explodes after a few seconds, causing area damage.
Several different summoning spells show ghostly knights or skeletons that perform their attacks and then disappear, or a snake of fire that explodes multiple times along its length.
With blood magic, thorns can be summoned on the ground that explode when they reach the opponent.
Classic thunderstorms with lightning and meteor showers are also available.
You can watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m6E1ZTG9ew
For some spells, you can also change their elemental properties. In the video, you can see the spell “Floating Chaos” demonstrated first without an element and then with frost.
Kurtis states in the video description that these are by no means all the spells he has discovered. Rather, he has thrown together a random selection and uploaded it as a video. But there are many more,
This is dragon magic: In addition to “classic” magic, there is also dragon magic in Elden Ring. This differs from normal spells in that it draws from the power of dragons.
For example, it summons individual body parts of dragons that perform various attacks against the magician’s enemies. In another, somewhat older video from StrayKurtis, you can see:
A tail swipe that can be charged for more damage and range
A claw swipe that can be followed by a second attack
The bite of a summoned dragon head
Many different versions of dragon breath that spew frost, blue fire, lava, or lightning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uNigkWOrPY
Some spells are still unfinished and lack sound effects, for example. But even from these examples, you can see how diverse magic is in Elden Ring.
It is also not certain whether the spells will actually look the same as in the video. In his reconstruction, Kurtis selected various effects and combined them when they seemed appropriate and harmonious together.
More about Elden Ring on MeinMMO can be found here:
Will these spells really be in Elden Ring? This is still data mining of the beta version of the game. So there is no guarantee that all of these spells will appear in the finished game. In SoulsBorne games, data miners have discovered many discarded concepts in the past, such as abilities, outfits, and even entire areas or bosses that never made it into finished games.
It is therefore possible that fans will never see some of these spells in the light of day, but rather remain hidden in the game’s code.
What do you think of the magic in Elden Ring? Will you try out a mage build or do you prefer to stick with classic sword and shield? Let us know in the comments.
The mobile game I Am Hero: AFK Tactical Teamfight is still quite new on iOS and Android. Now it faces a lawsuit from Riot. Reason: it blatantly copies from League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics.
What kind of game is this? I Am Hero: AFK Tactical Teamfight comes from the Vietnamese studio Imba Games and is a so-called auto battler in the style of auto-chess. The game promises a ton of rewards, even when you are not actively playing, hence “AFK”. A true idle game.
The game is available for both iOS and Android devices and has been downloaded over 500,000 times according to the two stores. The ratings range from 3.9/5 to 4.5/5 stars.
The game mechanics are quite simple: you collect heroes with special traits and build teams that compete against opponents. The traits create synergies and bonuses. There are reportedly even multiplayer guild bosses.
The basic concept sounds similar to the popular Teamfight Tactics, the auto-battler from LoL. The developers at Riot also think so and are now filing a hefty lawsuit, as the similarities appear to be too great.
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I Am Hero copies character descriptions, faces lawsuit
This is what the copy looks like: Just the name “Tactical Teamfight” seems to be based on Teamfight Tactics. However, the developers have even directly copied from League of Legends. Some of the available heroes have strikingly similar names:
Heimerdinger vs. Dinger
Teemo vs. Tomee
Vi vs. Vy
Viktor vs. Victor
Talon vs. Tolan
Zac vs. Zak etc.
Even the design of the characters in I Am Hero corresponds to those from League of Legends or TFT. That the similarities are not coincidences is also evident in the descriptions of the heroes. The texts are partly copied verbatim, only the names have been changed:
Allegedly, I Am Hero is said to attract over 100 million players per month. Riot now wants compensation for the fact that these players, along with revenues, are gathered through copies of their work. I Am Hero is free but has a shop with microtransactions.
What’s the status of the lawsuit? In December, Riot filed a cease and desist against the Vietnamese developer, according to the Reuters news agency. This was not complied with, which is why they are now taking further action.
We cannot say precisely what sums are at stake. According to rumors, each point is to be treated individually and would cost $150,000 in damages. Furthermore, Riot demands that Google and Apple remove the game from their offerings.
The LoL developer has previously successfully sued a studio that exploited its content:
The best counters against Flunkifer in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. This way, you are optimally prepared for raids against Flunkifer.
What kind of Pokémon is Flunkifer? Flunkifer comes from the third generation of Pokémon and belongs to the Steel and Fairy types. You will regularly encounter it in level 3 raids.
Here we show you the best counters against Flunkifer and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Flunkifer Counters
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Overheat
Flampivian with Fire Fang and Heat Wave
Crypto Entei with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Crypto Moltres with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Crypto Charizard with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Flareon with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Entei with Fire Fang and Heat Wave
Moltres with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Mega Charizard X with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Skelabra with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Crypto Magbrant with Fire Spin and Fire Blast
Crypto Brutalanda with Fire Fang and Fire Blast
Reshiram with Fire Fang and Heat Wave
Houndoom with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Crypto Houndoom with Fire Fang and Fire Blast
Crypto Arcanine with Fire Fang and Fire Blast
Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Fire Blast
Crypto Ho-Oh with Hidden Power and Fire Blast
Stalobor with Mud Shot and Earthquake
Heatran with Fire Spin and Fire Blast
Weaknesses of Flunkifer: The Pokémon belongs to the Steel and Fairy types and has weaknesses against Ground and Fire. Therefore, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids.
Is there a Shiny Flunkifer? Yes, you can find and catch Shiny Flunkifer in Pokémon GO. In the following graphic, we show you the comparison between the normal version and the shiny form.
On the left is normal Flunkifer and on the right is shiny Flunkifer
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can easily defeat Flunkifer solo. With lower levels, but strong counters, it should be manageable with two players as well.
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In GTA Online, you can currently earn 202,000 GTA Dollars easily and with little effort. We show you what you need to do to secure the money.
How to secure the money? On the map of GTA Online, you currently find two time trials. One at Del Perro Pier for proper vehicles and one at the canals of Vespucci for your remote-controlled cars. Both races bring you over 100,000 GTA Dollars. In our guide, we show you how to win the following two races:
Time Trial “Del Perro Pier”
Time Trial “Canals of Vespucci”
Del Perro Pier – Win the Time Trial
This is the race: The start of the race is far back at the water on the pier of Del Perro Pier. Position yourself towards the arrow in the start marker. Tip: Start the race once and set a GPS marker at the finish area. Then hold “Get Off” until the attempt ends. The GPS marker will remain and help you directly in the next attempt with a purple path on the minimap.
Tips for this race: It’s best to use a motorcycle, as the last part of the course takes place offroad and motorcycles perform well on unpaved roads. The fastest motorcycles in GTA Online can be found on MeinMMO. On the offroad track, it’s better to drive a bit slower, as there are tight curves awaiting you.
The track for the time trial – the green path is slightly faster
On the highway, you can save some time by driving against traffic (on the far left side) and then driving up the on-ramp as a ghost driver. We have highlighted this route in green on the graphic.
You have 1:43.200 minutes for the race and win 101,000 GTA Dollars if you reach the finish on time. We decided to use the Shotaro bike and made it within the time limit.
Canals of Vespucci – Win the Time Trial
This is the race: You find the race at the purple remote control on the map of GTA Online, very close to the time trial Del Perro Pier.
This type of time trial runs with checkpoints. So you don’t need to set a goal marker in advance, as you will be guided curve by curve.
Tips for the race: Use the jump function of your RC Bandito. The many bridges that are part of the race can be “jumped” with good timing. This will save you a few more seconds.
Pay attention to how many arrows are in the checkpoint markings. The more arrows, the tighter the curve.
The race forgives you some accidents, but then time becomes very tight
You have 1:53 minutes for the race. If you reach the finish on time, you will also receive 101,000 GTA Dollars here.
Both races can be completed in 4 minutes and then you receive a total of 202,000 GTA Dollars. An opportunity you should definitely take advantage of if you are saving for a bigger purchase.
Now at GTA Online’s casino: the Declasse Drift Tampa
If you are already online in GTA, why not pay a visit to the casino as well. Because there you can win a real eye-catcher this week.
The new cooperative shooter Rainbow Six: Extraction has received many average ratings from critics. However, fans see a lot of potential in the PvE game and hope that Ubisoft will support it in the long term.
Critics largely see nothing special in Rainbow Six: Extraction. The cooperative shooter ends up in the solid midfield on Metacritic, and exuberant emotions in either a positive or negative sense are rarely found in professional reviews.
The initial reactions from players were positive, with much astonishment at the fact that Extraction had a release without major problems. The MeinMMO editorial team also found the game to be a strong point.
On social media, especially in the game’s subreddit, the same trend is recognized: Players of Rainbow Six: Extraction see a lot of potential in the cooperative shooter.
“I pray that the game succeeds”
What do the fans say? In the subreddit of the cooperative shooter, the most popular posts are positive.
User ADandyWaffle writes in one of the most popular threads: “Ubisoft, the game has more potential than most of your open-world games. Don’t waste that.”
He also says: “With the right support […] Ubisoft can build a community. I pray that the game succeeds.”
The comments align with this, like also Astral_Wish: “If the game gets long-term support like Siege, I can very well imagine that it could become one of the best PvE games. The foundations are there.”
turntrout101 expresses in a comment: “This already reminds me of the 2-year struggle we had to make Rainbow Six Siege popular.”
Similar voices can also be heard in our community. MeinMMO reader Phoesias had the following to say about Rainbow Six Extraction:
The game was super fun for us, it is damn challenging, which really surprised us even at the 2nd difficulty level. […] We had some really dramatic and exciting moments where we somehow escaped at the last second.
Therefore, fans keep emphasizing that the game is in Game Pass. They hope that even critical players will give the shooter a chance – and then also have positive experiences.
If you want to find out whether Rainbow Six Extraction could be something for you, we have something prepared for you. In our check, there are 10 statements – if at least 7 of them apply to you, you should definitely give the game a try:
In response to the criticism that Rainbow Six Extraction is nothing special, players also remain calm. Although the game may not be innovative, they still enjoy it. A meme sums up this mood:
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What are fans hoping for? Fans seem to place great importance on the game getting a real chance from the broader player base. When YouTube reviewer ACG noted that his viewers really liked the game, a fan boasted in the subreddit: “We did it.”
Therefore, fans keep emphasizing that the game is in Game Pass. They hope that even critical players will give the shooter a chance – and then also have positive experiences.
If you want to find out whether Rainbow Six Extraction could be something for you, we have something prepared for you. In our check, there are 10 statements – if at least 7 of them apply to you, you should definitely give the game a try:
Since the normal mode of Pandaemonium has no enrage, Aka also didn’t have to worry about his DPS. He could take as much time in the fight as necessary.
These are the reactions: As is often the case, the strong self-healing of the Warriors quickly became a meme in the FFXIV community. Many jokes have been posted about how overpowered the ability Urge is since the release of Endwalker and its job upgrades.
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Warriors have seemingly secretly converted into a healer role. White Mages or Scholars would therefore be completely optional when a Warrior is present in the group. The HPs (healing per second) of a Warrior would far exceed those of any actual healer.
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Others posted their chat logs from dungeons with requests like this: “Can you stop healing yourself so I have something to do? Perform your rotation wrong or something lol”
However, reading between the lines indicates the expectation of a nerf. While the Warriors neither received a nerf in 6.01 nor in 6.05, Director Yoshida announced patch 6.08, which is supposed to bring further balance changes.
What do you think of Aka Ada’s performance? Do you think the Warrior should be nerfed, or should other tanks receive buffs instead? Let us know in the comments.
The player Aka Ada has achieved an impressive feat in Final Fantasy XIV. He defeated the first boss of the current raid Pandaemonium (normal) completely alone and without a group. He played the job Warrior, which is currently known for its extremely strong self-healing.
Aka Ada accomplished this: A Warrior made waves in the FFXIV subreddit by soloing the new boss fight against Erichthonios. He is part of the new raid Pandaemonium at level 90, which was released with Endwalker.
These raid bosses are (normally) designed to be defeated by a group of 8 players. It doesn’t have to be the classic role distribution of 2 Tanks, 2 Healers, and 4 DPS, but more than just one Tank is definitely… advisable.
Accordingly, many players in the subreddit found Aka Ada’s achievement astonishing, even though it was “only” the normal mode and not the epic mode of the raid. Many comments noted that they often experience wipes in the fight even with full groups:
“Wtf Man, you are insane.” – Ok_Concentrate5128
“What a champion. Absolutely impressive.” – El_Rey_de_Spice
“It’s definitely impressive, but I really have to ask: Why?” – ChisMorray
Some players also joked that he would now be “responsible” if the Warrior gets a nerf and jokingly asked him to please remove the video of his kill before the FFXIV team sees it. You can check out the video here:
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This is how Aka did it: The big endeavor to take down a current raid boss solo succeeded for Aka thanks to the incredible self-healing of the Warrior. While the Tank had solid abilities in Shadowbringers to keep himself alive, this went to the extreme in Endwalker.
Alongside regenerative skills like Berserk, Equilibrium, the Shield Detachment, and various defensive cooldowns, the new ability Urge plays a key role:
It reduces damage taken by 10%
Creates a shield that absorbs damage
Heals the Warrior by 400 HP per hit
During large pulls in normal dungeons, where 3 or more enemies are attacked simultaneously, the Warrior receives HP back for each enemy hit.
The duration of the ability is “only” 8 seconds, but the cooldown is also just 25 seconds. This means that a Warrior can fully heal every 17 seconds, as Aka demonstrates in his video. With just over 77,000 max HP, he can heal for up to 9,500 HP per hit.
According to his reddit posts, the biggest issues were the right timings for using the defensive cooldowns, as well as the “stack mechanics”. Players in the group have to position themselves in a small area and absorb damage together.
Of course, this is not possible alone, but Aka figured out through calculations that he could reduce the damage enough by skillfully juggling his cooldowns to survive the mechanic.
Since the normal mode of Pandaemonium has no enrage, Aka also didn’t have to worry about his DPS. He could take as much time in the fight as necessary.
These are the reactions: As is often the case, the strong self-healing of the Warriors quickly became a meme in the FFXIV community. Many jokes have been posted about how overpowered the ability Urge is since the release of Endwalker and its job upgrades.
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Warriors have seemingly secretly converted into a healer role. White Mages or Scholars would therefore be completely optional when a Warrior is present in the group. The HPs (healing per second) of a Warrior would far exceed those of any actual healer.
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Others posted their chat logs from dungeons with requests like this: “Can you stop healing yourself so I have something to do? Perform your rotation wrong or something lol”
However, reading between the lines indicates the expectation of a nerf. While the Warriors neither received a nerf in 6.01 nor in 6.05, Director Yoshida announced patch 6.08, which is supposed to bring further balance changes.
What do you think of Aka Ada’s performance? Do you think the Warrior should be nerfed, or should other tanks receive buffs instead? Let us know in the comments.
