In Fortnite, the servers are going down today, December 14, on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The downtime will be used to roll out the new update 19.01. We will summarize all changes here at MeinMMO.
What is happening today in Fortnite? As already announced in Fortnite, there will be a server down with a patch following. This patch includes many new items, missions for XP, and especially the long-awaited winter event, which will bring numerous free gifts.
To make sure you don’t miss anything, we at MeinMMO will update the article for you, so you are always up-to-date.
Update 10.43 AM: The servers are back online and Fortnite is accessible again. The update is available for download. On PS5, you need to download 3,135 GB. Once you’ve downloaded the patch to your hard drive, you can jump back into Fortnite.
Fortnite servers are going into downtime – when and for how long?
Downtime in the morning: The servers will be shut down at 9:00 AM our time to roll out update 19.01. Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes before, so you won’t be able to play from 08:30 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 has been shown by the updates of the past weeks.
Of course, with such work, there can always be technical issues and delays. If there should be complications, we will report on it.
When will the patch notes be released? Normally, Epic Games releases little to no information about the update changes in the Battle Royale mode. These are often found by the community itself.
However, if important changes come, we will also update this article for you.
What new content does update 19.01 bring?
What’s new for the Battle Royale mode? We are not yet entirely sure about the changes, but leaks and data miners have proven to be reliable sources in the past. With these changes, you might expect:
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14 Days of Fortnite: Shiina, a well-known leaker in the Fortnite scene, confirms the well-known winter event (via Twitter), which already brought many free gifts in 2020. This is set to start on December 16 and will revive the famous Nutcracker Cabin.
The most important information about the patch notes
In the following paragraphs, you will find all the new features from the update.
New Skins for the Shop
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Epic has created some new and familiar skins for Christmas that will soon rotate through the winter shop. This includes a skin pack with Midas, Renegade Raider, and others.
Super Styles for Selected Battle Pass Skins
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As revealed in the trailer for the new chapter, the Shield Sprinkler has finally made it into the database. However, it is still unclear whether the new item can be used immediately after the server down.
The Winter Festival and the New Nutcracker Cabin
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As in December 2020, Fortnite celebrated the winter event on a large scale. There were 14 gifts that could be opened each day, and additionally, you were invited to the Nutcracker’s cabin. There were many nice references to past times in Fortnite. Now all this is coming back.
Are you excited about the new gifts? Let us know in the comments what you think about the upcoming winter event!
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Does Blizzard not know its own story of World of Warcraft anymore? It seems so, because there are many errors in the latest book – this frustrates lore fans.
The latest book of World of Warcraft has not even been properly released yet, but there is already criticism. Some errors can be found in the book that clash with the previously known story. Furthermore, it seems that the races of the Horde are described particularly negatively – some see parallels to racist prejudices from the real world.
Especially annoying: The book “World of Warcraft: Exploring Kalimdor” was written by one of the “story masters” at Blizzard.
What is the problem? In some early releases, readers have found numerous points of criticism. The YouTuber Bellular quotes a passage about Lake Mennar. There stood a mage academy that was used “during the War of the Ancients”. Furthermore, it is written that “[the elven mages] tried to redirect the magic away from the Dark Portal, which the Burning Legion used to attack Azeroth.”
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This unfortunately makes little sense, as the Dark Portal did not exist at that time and was only built about 10,000 years later – at a location that lies on a completely different continent.
An error that the “lore master” Sean Copeland should have noticed while writing.
What other problems are there? Further passages in the book are criticized, as wowhead has compiled. There is a letter from the goblin Gazlowe. Gazlowe is an experienced builder and quite affable for a goblin – he pays his employees well and generally enjoys a good reputation. After all, he also helped to build the hero’s garrison in Draenor.
However, the letter portrays Gazlowe as arrogant and condescending towards a complete stranger – and reads more as if it would have suited the former goblin chief Gallywix better.
A letter from Gazlowe – so unfriendly and condescending, as one could only expect from Gallywix. (Image source: wowhead)
Also, the depiction of Zekhan, whom many may still know as “Zappy Boi,” is peculiar. He seems to be portrayed in the book as significantly uneducated and almost “primitive.” For example, he does not know what “erosion” is – completely absurd for a shaman who deals with the elements. He also seems unable to write and presumably only learned this from Lor’themar – also curious, as trolls have been able to write in most places in Azeroth for millennia.
Antisemitic prejudices are invoked: Another point that is being heavily discussed is the unpleasant portrayal of the goblins for many players. They are depicted by Zekhan with actions and descriptions that have unpleasant parallels to racist and antisemitic prejudices in the real world. Goblins, with their greed, love of money, and big noses, have long reminded many of antisemitic stereotypes against Jews.
That the goblins are also considered “water polluters” in the book, which is very close to “poisoners of wells,” creates another unpleasant parallel for some readers.
More news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
The book has been postponed again: Lastly, the official release of the book has been postponed once more by a few weeks – to January 2022. However, this is probably not due to pending corrections, as it is too late for that. The delay is likely due to the general resource bottleneck and delays in the book market exacerbated by the pandemic.
Even before the release, “Exploring Kalimdor” is under a bad sign. It’s a shame, as the predecessor “Exploring Eastern Kingdoms” was very well received by most players.
Can you understand the criticism? Or are these just minor issues that should not be taken too seriously?
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In Pokémon GO there is a new promo code in December 2021. Get your gift now on iOS and Android before it’s too late.
What is this code? The Pokémon GO team regularly releases so-called promo codes. These are codes that you can simply enter in the game or on a website to secure valuable gifts in a few seconds.
On December 10, 2021, the community discovered a promo code. Meanwhile, there is a new code. Enter this in the game:
Update: New code
MBCK3M2H5PKR2
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Old code:
SWHPH9Z4EMZN7
From when is the code valid? The code “SWHPH9Z4EMZN7” was only valid for a few days. In the meantime, there is the new code “MBCK3M2H5PKR2”, which you can redeem for the same items. Note: If you have already redeemed the old code, you cannot redeem the new one additionally. It is only valid for players who have not redeemed the old code yet.
The new code is expected to be available until December 14 at 4:00 PM.
What do you get from the code? When you redeem the code, you receive 30 Pokéballs, a Lucky Egg, and a Incense. In total, you secure 32 items for Pokémon GO for free.
In your Trainer’s Diary, you will find the entry that confirms your rewards after redemption
Pokémon GO distinguishes between Android and iOS when redeeming promo codes. While Android users can redeem the codes directly in the shop, iOS users must take a detour via a website.
On Android devices: If you are using an Android device, you can redeem the promo code directly in the game. To do this, click on your in-game shop and scroll down. At the bottom of the page, you will find the input field “Promos” where you need to enter and confirm your code.
Scroll down in the Pokémon GO shop on Android and enter the code in “Promos”
On iOS devices: Unlike Android devices, you cannot redeem the promo code directly in the game with an iOS device. To use it, Niantic provides you with a special website that we have linked here: Redeem promo code (via rewards.nianticlabs.com).
Log in with your Pokémon GO login details or the linked account and enter the promo code. Now restart Pokémon GO and you will see in the game that you have received the items.
How do you like the gift from Niantic? Are Pokéballs something you need right now, or would you have preferred other items like Star Pieces or Egg Incubators? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with the community.
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The new “Ice” team in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team represents the second part of the Versus event. In the team, we see familiar faces – what are the differences compared to the “Fire” team?
What makes it special: The unusual aspect of the event is that it involves the same players who receive a special card. Gabriel Jesus, Rashford, Valverde – all the players from the “Fire” team are also present in the “Ice” team.
However, the cards differ in detail. Certain values are increased while others decrease.
To give you a clear overview, we present here the complete Ice team and the values that have been adjusted.
Versus “Ice” – How the cards differ from Team “Fire”
The new Versus Team “Ice”
The complete Ice team: In the following list, you can see directly which values have changed compared to Team “Fire”.
ST: Gabriel Jesus (89) – 89 Pace instead of 93, but 91 Shot instead of 87
LM: Rashford (88) – 87 Dribbling instead of 90, but 83 Physical instead of 80
ZM: Valverde (87) – 80 Defensive instead of 84, but 86 Passing instead of 82
IV: Koundé (87) – 76 Dribbling instead of 82, but 85 Physical instead of 80
RF: Adama Traoré (86) – 76 Passing instead of 86, but 83 Shot instead of 75
ST: Correa (86) – 86 Shot instead of 89, but 91 Pace instead of
IV: Gomez (86) – 82 Physical instead of 84, but 89 Defensive instead of 87
ZM: Pereyra (85) – 79 Shot instead of 83, but 77 Defensive instead of 73
LV: Schulz (85) – 78 Passing instead of 84, but 85 Dribbling instead of 79
RV: Mbabu (85) – 79 Defensive instead of 84, but 84 Passing instead of 75
ZOM: Claude-Maurice (84) – 75 Physical instead of 80, but 80 Defensive instead of 75
To notice the differences, one must take a rather detailed look. Whether we can really speak of “different player types” is questionable – after all, the value changes for some players are greater than for others.
An example: The Rashford card brings slightly more physicality than dribbling but is still very comparable to the old card. A bit more interesting is the change for Traoré, who receives better shot values instead of passing values, becoming more of a forward than a creator.
For comparison, here again is the Fire team:
Here are the cards from the event start for comparison
What else is in the event? So far, the Versus event has provided, among other things, new Icon SBCs and special cards in the Weekly Objectives. It is possible that further special goals and Squad Building Challenges are hidden in the rest of the event week. For now, it’s a matter of waiting.
Icarus received its first post-release patch on Steam after a week. This delivers several new content updates. The survival game itself has experienced a successful launch, albeit with some issues.
In a failed attempt to create a second Earth, a toxic planet was instead formed. However, it contains a rare substance that you, as employees, are now tasked with collecting.
For this, you descend to Icarus during the game sessions, collect what you can, and must return to the ship in time. If you fail to do so, you will be left behind. The flora and the planet itself make it difficult for you to survive, as everything is dangerous and toxic.
With the planet’s resources, you craft tools, constructs, and even machines. Your character learns new skills and improves their talents. This way, you learn new technologies.
The first community highlight showcases gameplay and some particularly cool player scenes.
How is Icarus performing on Steam? At its peak, Icarus had 52,501 players since release (via SteamDB.info). In the past 24 hours, the game still boasts 37,901 players.
What’s in the first update: A week after release, on December 10, Icarus received its first patch. This brought among other things new content, including:
3 new playable missions
new craftable items at the workbench
increased occurrence of certain resources
improvements to player UI and the offline mode
The development team also points out that there appear to be issues with performance and graphics. If you are affected, the team advises experimenting with the relevant options. Do not rely on default settings.
In addition to the innovations, over 60 bugs were fixed within the first week. You can find the full patch notes on Steam.
Icarus had already faced criticism beforehand. Some fans of DayZ accused the developer of having simply given up on his first game. They now fear the same for Icarus. However, the reviews immediately after the patch are generally more positive, which at least speaks for current development. Twitch star Shroud is already convinced of the game:
Destiny 2 features a diverse range of NPCs, each more different than the last. A published insider report on IGN has now revealed that a specific NPC was adjusted to market the game in China and Russia.
One of these issues was not directly related to a staff member but to an NPC. It concerns Devrim Kay, the vendor and tea-drinking hero from the EDZ. Those who listen to him closely will realize that he has feelings for a same-sex partner.
He spoke of a Marc that he misses dearly. However, the passage had a different wording before release and was modified prior to the launch.
Devrim Kay – A vendor from the EDZ
Statement about same-sex partner was declared a bug
What was different? The story team dealt with many characters from the “Destiny 2” universe, one of them being Devrim. Even before the release of Destiny 2, some voice actors recorded lines for NPCs.
During this, it was also stated that Devrim missed his partner. Approved through various reviews and edits, this passage was then included in an internal playable version of Destiny 2, until someone from the upper management caught wind of it. They requested that this line be removed.
They declared the spoken part as a bug and assigned it to a QA tester to address the issue. This led to significant outrage within the company.
What was the justification? The management explained to employees that they cannot export versions of Destiny 2 to China and Russia that contain such passages. This could not be reconciled with the strict views of the respective cultures.
Thus, the team changed the term “partner” to a specific name “Marc”. This made it unclear whether he meant his partner or merely a brother or a pet companion.
How does it look now? Some things have changed and equality now plays a larger role at Bungie. The best example is the 14th Saint and Osiris, who openly maintain a same-sex relationship. This has neither been hidden nor obscured, but clearly and openly stated.
Additionally, Destiny 2 also promotes Pride gear and sells it openly in their online shop.
What do you think about it today? Do you believe Bungie has turned the corner and is on the right path? Let us know in the comments how you feel about it.
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New World has done some things differently than what is expected from classic MMORPGs. Some of these changes have not been well received by the community. In an interview, Scot Lane has now announced a change to the inventory that has been desired since release.
What is this change? When players open the inventory in New World, they automatically stop moving. This is being discussed very controversially:
Some players find this fitting, as the character would likely stop to check their bags
However, many are bothered by the stop. They want to quickly traverse the map with autorun while sorting their inventory or checking things
Scot Lane, the Game Director of New World, has now confirmed in an interview that a change will be made to the inventory. In a conversation with PCGamesN, he stated: “And for everyone who has asked about it: We plan for players to be able to access their inventory while running in the future.”
How are players reacting to this? On Reddit, there is a dedicated thread that focuses solely on this short interview excerpt. The thread has nearly 500 upvotes and is among the most popular of the day (via reddit).
Many users in the thread are pleased about the small change:
CenkIsABufallo writes: “It’s nice to see that they are listening to the players. Hopefully, they will also revise their decisions on other “Quality of Life” adjustments like minimaps and group finders.”
BIG8Tz is excited but wishes for more: “Finally. Now give us a way to manage gear sets and a history of what the hell we have sold at the trading post.”
However, there are some PvP players who are concerned that this change could negatively affect them. After all, players should not be able to change their equipment while moving. However, this is not possible anyway as long as an ability is on cooldown. That should at least alleviate this concern a bit.
With the upcoming Patch 1.2, the equipment system will already be significantly revised. What changes and how it will work in the future can be read here:
On the new map of Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific, controllable weapons are very good. Warzone expert James „JGOD“ Godoy has presented 2 weapon setups with which you have almost no recoil.
With the new map Caldera, the way you fight in Warzone has changed. MeinMMO author Maik Schneider finds the fights more dynamic thanks to more cover and smaller houses. In general, shootouts no longer take place over such long distances as they did in Verdansk.
Despite the different gameplay flow, one characteristic of the weapons remains very important: the recoil. The weaker and more controllable the recoil is, the easier it is to hit with the weapon.
Warzone expert JGOD presented 2 weapon setups in one of his streams with which he has “literally no recoil.” He demonstrates this in an impressive Twitter video. He doesn’t even need to have his finger on the right stick and still has practically no recoil.
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Because you can attach 10 attachments to your weapons in Warzone Pacific, many recoil-reducing attachments can be combined. This results in the laser beam-like precision that JGOD demonstrates. Below we present which weapons and attachments he uses.
What does the setup look like? The assault rifle BAR is characterized by its high bullet damage. This is offset by a slow fire rate, which, however, is less dramatic in Warzone compared to the multiplayer of CoD: Vanguard.
With almost no recoil, the BAR is a kind of fully automatic DMR that shoots incredibly accurately. The result is a very dominant weapon at medium distances.
These are the weapon attachments:
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: CGC 30″ XL
Optic: G16 2.5x
Stock: Custom Pistol Grip
Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Grip
Magazine: .50-BMG Magazine (40 rounds)
Ammo Type: Extended
Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Focus
Kit: Fully Loaded
Ultra-Precise MP40 Setup Has Almost No Recoil
What does the setup look like? This MP40 setup removes the stock and uses the recoil booster, but is still incredibly precise. Compared to the BAR, with this setup you have a more aggressive loadout, which can also be used at longer distances.
The Extra Vital is not as OP as at the release of Vanguard. It is normally not available for the Warzone MP40. However, through the blueprint ‘Space Issues’, you have immediate access to it in Warzone – along with many other attachments in this setup. The blueprint is unlocked at Battle Pass Level 45.
If you do not possess the blueprint, you can safely swap the Extra out if you are only concerned about the low recoil. The greatest strength of this setup is anyway the precision, on which Vital has no effect.
However, JGOD recommends this setup with Vital. However, he himself is not sure how and if Vital even works in Warzone (via Twitter).
Setups are Individual and Strong in Overkill Loadout
Both the BAR and the MP40 are very strong on the Pacific island of Caldera with these laser beam setups. Both weapons excel at slightly different distances: The BAR, being the slower weapon, is strong at greater distances, while the MP40 is better in tighter spaces. Although both setups are designed for maximum precision, they complement each other very well in an Overkill loadout.
However, both weapons together may possibly serve the same niche too much for you. In that case, you can choose Ghost instead of Overkill in your loadout. You can also combine them with another weapon of your choice. In particular, we currently highly recommend a very strong sniper setup.
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Sony has introduced colorful plates for the PS5. This fulfills a major wish of users who find no pleasure in the white design of the PS5. MeinMMO explains what you need to know.
Here’s the deal: So far, the PS5 is only available in a uniform white design, yet many users do not like this design. Some manufacturers saw this as an opportunity and attempted to sell their own black side plates for the PS5. Sony acted quickly and successfully against several retailers.
This is what happened: Now Sony has introduced official side plates for the PS5. This fulfills a major wish in the community. Many have been hoping for different colors, but until now there were only various third-party options. There had long been speculation that Sony might introduce a black PS5 or at least side plates.
Official side plates for the PS5 come in 5 colors for around 50 euros
For which console can the plates be used? The PS5 plates will be available for both the PS5 with Blu-ray drive and the PS5 Digital Edition and will be sold separately from the PS5 console and the DualSense controller. So, you will need to purchase a side plate in addition to your console. A console with the colors available for direct purchase is (not) currently planned.
There are five different colors and matching PS5 controllers.
What colors are available? At launch, there will be a total of 5 different colors that match the DualSense controllers that have already been introduced. You will be able to order the following colors in the future:
Midnight Black,
Cosmic Red
Nova Pink
Starlight Blue
Galactic Purple
When can you buy them? Sony explained in its blog that the side plates are expected to be available in Germany from January 2022. The price is expected to be around 55 US dollars:
Third-party side plates never had a good standing – Now Sony offers side plates themselves
Why side plates are so exciting: There have been discussions about side plates within the community for some time. In the case of Customize My Plates, which was forced by Sony’s lawyers to cease the sale of colorful side plates. Here, Sony argued that the colored side plates were intellectual property of Sony and that they would take action against the company as soon as the plates hit the market.
What do you think? Are you excited about the possibility of purchasing colorful side plates for your PS5 so that you no longer have to have a white console? Or are you not interested in the new colors? Let us know in the comments!
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Those who play as a Well Warlock in Destiny 2 have had the shortest Super cooldown in the game after the last update. However, Bungie forgot to mention that the Super also received a nerf that weakens your entire team in endgame.
Especially in the endgame of Destiny 2, certain Supers that optimize damage in DPS phases are often indispensable. This includes the “Well of Radiance,” the Solar Ultimate of the Warlocks. Until now, it always ensured more DPS and healed the team through the Super damage.
The sword has a healing aura that heals and buffs allies nearby.
Well of Radiance increased the weapon damage of each team member by about 25 percent.
Team members standing in the Well could shoot through enemy shields.
After the last update 3.4.0., the Well Warlock was even the only level-5 Super, meaning the one with the fastest regeneration. Healers were initially very satisfied with this. However, players like m4eix drew attention on reddit and twitter that this change did not only yield positive results and that the support Ultimate had actually become much worse due to an apparent nerf.
What has changed with the “Well of Radiance”? The additional DPS output from Focus Lens only affects the player who used the Super “Well of Radiance.” Only for him does the buff “Focus Lens” still apply, and he is the only one who can shoot through enemy shields. This change leads to team members standing in the Well no longer being able to shoot through enemy shields. The weapon damage of the squad will no longer be counted as Super damage as it was before.
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This is noticeably impacting the endgame: Players quickly noticed that much more weapon damage is now required to take down a boss in the endgame. This also means that teams need to fundamentally rethink their previous strategies, where using the “Well of Radiance” and Focus Lens was essential.
Was this intended by Bungie? Since the change was not mentioned in the patch notes, the community initially speculated and hoped that it might be a bug and not intended. Unfortunately, this was not the case.
Why did the developer not mention this in the patch notes? After players pointed this out on reddit, Bungie’s Sandbox Discipline Lead Kevin Janes responded and apologized for it. This important information was simply overlooked due to the large number of changes for update 3.4.0.
This is not a bug or a stealth nerf. I really overlooked it in the patch notes, and it is intended. The goal was to make it so that the Well Warlock still has its use, but the team that [formerly] wrongly received the benefits does not anymore. This led to DPS accelerations that we did not intend or could sensibly maintain from season to season. […] We often view this community as a community that we expect to notice even the slightest changes to the sandbox. So we never expect or believe that we could slide even the smallest change past you all.
Kevin Janes also addressed the nerf with the Season 15 mod “Focus Lens,” which previously ensured that the Light abilities of the players inflicted additional damage on enemies affected by Stasis.
The interaction for Focus Lens should still work as usual with other damage-focused Supers.
Warlock in the Well of Radiance with the Forge Sword (Source: Jarvenis on YouTube)
The nerf is incomprehensible to the community
Despite the explanation and apology, the community is not thrilled with the change and has made some remarks. The “Well of Radiance” is a fixed part of many teams in Destiny 2’s endgame and loses one of its strongest team advantages due to the nerf.
Bungie wants people to incorporate build crafting and stats into certain things. But what good does it do if things like the Bubble and the Well don’t stack or particle breakdown literally don’t work together? It’s as if they are missing the most important part of MMO games, namely buffs, debuffs, and stack damage, etc. Build crafting is not just “oh I have more discipline so I get my grenade faster.” It matters what your team benefits from.
Barrier shields are now harder to crack: Also, for many players, the Well of Radiance was a good option to optimally take down Barrier Champions. That this is no longer possible is incomprehensible to many players. They feel a change like this would only make sense if Bungie also removed the shields of the Servitors.
I appreciate the openness, but this change is total nonsense. Anti-barrier Servitors making enemies invulnerable through walls and around corners is a shitty mechanic and the Warlock Well that made it through that was the way the community worked around this fucking “mechanic”.
[…] You didn’t change the functionality of barrier servitors, did you? You just removed the one workaround that we (the community) found to deal with them. Do you see the problem?
The changes in Destiny 2 for more gunplay significantly change the gameplay:
The nerf of the “Well of Radiance” in update 3.4.0 shows once again how focused Bungie is on making gunplay more important in Destiny 2. Players now need to come up with new strategies that will be effective in the endgame and compensate for the nerf. For Warlocks, the question will also arise whether the Well is still worth it as a support Super. At least the healing granted has not changed.
What do you think about it? Have you already noticed the change to the “Well of Radiance”? Or does the nerf not pose a problem for your fireteam because you can still deal enough damage to any boss without the Warlock and his support?
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On December 10, the new shooter GTFO was released for PC on Steam. In its first weekend, the indie project attracted over 11,000 players and received “very positive” reviews. MeinMMO presents the hardcore shooter to you.
What kind of game is this? You are prisoners and are sent by your jailer to an abandoned research station to search for data. GTFO is best compared to well-known games like Left 4 Dead or PayDay in terms of gameplay.
With a team of four, you navigate through various levels, are supposed to get something, and disappear again. Ideally, you should draw as little attention as possible. Tactical play is a must.
Enemies can quickly overwhelm you and appear in hordes if you are not careful. If the cautious approach fails, you usually barricade yourself in a safe position and hope you have more bullets than enemies coming.
Ammunition and healing items are scarce and rather sparsely distributed in the levels. Unlike the classics, GTFO is set in a sci-fi setting. Your opponents are aliens that resemble humans to a large extent. Mutated, distorted humans. A special focus is placed on the soundscapes, which make everything even creepier, as the developers even scream at you themselves.
GTFO was created by the Swedish indie studio 10 Chamber. Many members of the studio have previously worked on Payday and want to infuse the spirit of that game into GTFO. In 2019, the devs already gave us exclusive insights into their first, own project.
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Check out the release trailer for the shooter hidden gem, GTFO – Launching today on Steam
GTFO’s reception: On Steam, GTFO had a peak of 11,091 players during its release weekend (via steamcharts.com). The reviews are “very positive” with 88% from 22,101 votes since the early access began 2 years ago. Recent reviews are still 82% positive.
Currently, GTFO is only available for PC and only via Steam. The devs would like to create a version for PlayStation and Xbox, as was mentioned before 2019, but they lacked a partner at that time. This may change following a successful release.
1.0 release brings ‘a crazy amount of cool stuff’
What’s new with the release? With version 1.0, several changes have been introduced to make GTFO much easier for newcomers (via Steam). The most important change is the bots.
Since release, you can even play solo with 3 AI teammates if needed. This is said to be difficult but doable. With just one friend and 2 bots in the team, most missions (called “Expeditions”) should work quite well.
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The colleagues from GameStar still find GTFO too difficult, but they believe it’s just right.
Additionally, there are now optional checkpoints. Because of these, a mission is no longer directly lost if you make a mistake. Instead, you will be reset to the checkpoint. If you prefer hardcore, you can opt to disable this feature.
For fans of the game, there are now cosmetics that allow you to customize your prisoners. By completing expeditions, you unlock new clothing, for example.
This is what players are saying: On Steam, players are thrilled with GTFO. For example, FaYde’ calls the new shooter the “best co-op game ever” and Happy Christmas writes: “They have introduced a crazy amount of cool stuff with the 1.0 release.”
Since release, GTFO has also been recommended for newcomers, but the consensus is generally that you need friends. Competent friends, as specified by one player. There is criticism mainly because the difficulty doesn’t appeal to everyone. Mistakes are harshly punished, and not every mission will be successfully completed. Prepare for dying.
If you are into this type of game, you can also try a more classic zombie setting with Back 4 Blood. The spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead was released in October:
With the Odyssey Neo G9, Samsung has introduced a high-end monitor for gamers. Testers have now been able to try it out and are excited. The biggest downside is the high price of over 2,000 euros.
What’s it about: Samsung has introduced a huge gaming monitor with 49 inches in the Odyssey Neo G9. This is the new flagship model of the manufacturer for the gaming sector, and with a recommended retail price of 2,199 euros, they are quite confident.
But what do you actually get for that money, and what do the testers say about the monitor? MeinMMO presents the first tests and explains for whom this expensive investment could actually be worthwhile.
“Brighter and more colorful than anything you’ve seen before.”
The first tests of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 show that everyone is quite pleased with the new monitor. For example, the testers from the magazine rtings.com explain that they’ve never seen such good “local dimming” as with this monitor (via rtings.com).
“Local dimming” is a special technique for LED TVs to regulate the brightness of the display.
The testers also add that the monitor offers excellent contrast and deep black levels, and it is also very suitable for dark rooms. Rtings rates the monitor in the gaming sector with 8.5 out of 10 points. Criticism arises mainly from some errors that occur in combination with VRR. This is a synchronization technique to prevent image artifacts.
Testers from Techradar magazine are also quite pleased with the monitor (via techradar.com). The monitor offers rich colors and great brightness. Additionally, the monitor delivers black levels that the testers have not seen on any monitor before. However, such a monitor also requires considerable power:
For the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is not only large and high-resolution, it is also brighter and more colorful than anything you have seen before. And when you combine that with the high refresh rate, it is a piece of gaming heaven that you definitely want to be a part of. But with the high refresh rate and high resolution, you encounter a major problem: performance.
The testers from The Verge magazine also explain that gaming on such a large monitor can be a bit of an adjustment (via theverge.com). They note that the image often appears distorted and blurry, as many developers do not design their games for such large monitors:
Super ultrawide gaming is wonderful, but strange. Playing on the Odyssey G9 and Neo G9 is incredibly immersive, but it is also literally distorted in a way that I do not always find pleasant because game developers have never built multi-projection into their games.
Who is a gaming monitor for 2,200 euros worth it for?
Who is the monitor aimed at? Interested parties should generally be aware that they need the appropriate hardware to actually operate this monitor.
To achieve 240Hz at full resolution, you need at least an RTX 2080 or an RTX 3080. Even better is an RTX 3090 if you want to at least somewhat reach 240Hz. Therefore, the monitor is primarily aimed at enthusiasts.
When gaming, one must also consider that the games need to support the large resolutions. How much the differences at 32:9 make is presented by GameStar in an article. GameStar looked at how much performance 32:9 costs compared to 16:9, among other things.
In competitive games, you have the advantage of having a broader field of view than players who game on 16:9. Other games like Overwatch try to create an artificial zoom so that resolutions like 21:9 and 16:9 are similar, and no advantage is given to players.
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Who is it worthwhile for? The gaming monitor is primarily aimed at enthusiasts who do not just want to buy a standard screen. The prerequisite here is not only the money but also sufficiently powerful hardware so that you can fully utilize the monitor.
If you do not want to compromise on image quality and features, then the Odyssey Neo G9 offers you an excellent monitor. With mini-LED and HDR 2000, you get current technology, and with VRR and HDMI 2.1, there are also features that you can use with your PS5 or Xbox Series X.
Who is it not worthwhile for? 2,200 euros is a lot of money for a monitor, and you also need potent hardware to make full use of the monitor. If you are still gaming on older hardware, then the monitor is only limited worthwhile for gaming.
With the Pacific update of Call of Duty: Warzone, nearly 40 new weapons have entered the game, and it’s slowly becoming clear which overpowering weapons are in the expanded arsenal. Warzone data specialist Anthony “TrueGameData” Zachman showcases a sniper rifle that is lethal with chest shots.
If an opponent has full armor in the free battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone, you actually need a headshot with a sniper rifle to take the enemy down in one hit.
Sure, body shots with a rocket launcher serve the purpose as well, but sniper rifles are definitely more handy for this.
After the integration of weapons from Call of Duty: Vanguard, however, the headshot rule is not as rigid anymore. With the new sniper “Type 99,” there is a weapon setup that does not require headshots – chest shots also take down fully armored opponents, and MeinMMO has the details for you.
CoD Warzone: “Type 99” setup with one-shot kills without headshot
What does the setup look like? To activate the chest shot effect, you need 3 specific attachments for barrel, ammunition, and perk 1:
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: Shiraishi 712 mm Sniper
Scope (1): Type 99 10x Scope
Scope (2): ZF4 3.5x Rifle Scope
Stock: Removed Stock
Underbarrel: Heavy Forward Grip
Magazine: 8 mm Klauser 5-round Magazine
Ammunition: Extended
Grip: Leather Grip
Perk 1: Vital
Perk 2: Catch Your Breath
What makes the setup strong? The 712mm barrel, combined with the perk “Vital” and the 8mm Klauser ammunition, yields full headshot damage even with chest shots.
You thus have the complete area from head to approximately heart level as a one-shot hit zone. It has never been so easy to land one-shot hits in CoD Warzone.
The setup is designed to reduce the strong “idle sway” of the Type 99. The corresponding value is called “Aim Stability” and ensures that the crosshair moves less while aiming.
For the scope, you have a choice – both scopes are reportedly a bit broken, according to “TrueGameData,” and offer you very strong advantages:
Type 99 10x Scope: Removes amplified scope movements when you move while aiming
ZF4 3.5x Rifle Scope: Relatively high zoom factor completely without scope reflection
What should I consider? The advantage of the weapon is the oversized one-shot range, but otherwise, the Type 99 is somewhat less “user-friendly”.
You are slow in aiming, have comparatively low aim stability, and a low movement speed. However, these disadvantages are bearable considering you get a sniper weapon where you don’t need headshots for fully armored opponents.
If you reach level 62 with the Type 99, you will have all the attachments you need.
Will this remain the case? “TrueGameData” considers this attachment combination to be “massively overpowered.” He understands the intended balancing behind it and finds the handling of the weapon quite challenging. However, constant one-shot kills with chest shots are too strong in a battle royale like Warzone.
You can expect that the Type 99 will get nerfed and the overpowering chest shots will disappear from the game.
But currently, there are many issues with the new weapons, and it is still unclear how quickly such things will be fixed in the new Vanguard era.
If you want to see the English analysis of “TrueGameData” regarding the Type 99, we embed the video here:
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After the introduction of the new Caldera map in Warzone along with nearly 40 weapons, there is a lot of movement in the weapon and gameplay meta of the battle royale.
MeinMMO continues to search for the strongest weapon options for your matches on the new map.
Since Chapter 3 of Fortnite was released, many players have had time to extensively test the new weapons. Therefore, we show you the four best weapons in the new chapter that you should definitely use.
Where do the weapon infos come from? The information about the weapon values refers to the available values that can be read from the inventory in the weapon menu. This is why we ventured into a self-created map and compiled all weapon values in Creative mode.
In this top list, I will compile everything from it and additionally incorporate my own experiences to show you which weapons will surely bring you an epic victory.
About the author: My name is Christos, I am a freelance author at MeinMMO and primarily active in the areas of Fortnite and Destiny. After more than 2,000 hours of gaming and numerous seasons in Fortnite that I have actively experienced, I can form a well-founded opinion about what is important in a weapon in Fortnite and which weapons will most likely prevail this season.
These are the best weapons in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1
When it comes to weapons in Fortnite, good handling and high damage are usually essential. Since every second in a fight could mean doom, the special function of each weapon is not overlooked. Currently, the following weapons stand out:
MK-7 Assault Rifle
Automatic Shotgun
Stinger Submachine Gun
Repeater Hunting Rifle
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MK-7 Assault Rifle
An assault rifle with a high rate of fire and red dot sight
What makes the weapon strong? The new assault rifle not only shines with outstanding range and stability but also impresses with a new feature: the first-person mode while aiming. You can optimally use this weapon for all ranges and even impress MP players with your high rate of fire.
Important information about the weapon:
Damage: ranges from 21 – 25 (depending on rarity)
Reload time: takes 3.4 – 2.8 seconds (depending on rarity)
Magazine size: 35 bullets
Where can you find it? Any rarity can be randomly found all over the map. However, if you are looking for the mythic variant, go to Sanctuary and fight the Foundation. It drops a strong specimen when defeated.
Pro
High rate of fire
Performs well at all distances
Very accurate due to controllable recoil
Has a first-person mode in the sights
Contra
Long reload time
Is forced to aim down sights when aiming
Automatic Shotgun
An automatic shotgun
What makes the weapon strong? The new shotgun fires rapid shots and allows you to keep up well in combat even at longer distances. Due to its rapid rate of fire, you will have to deal with a slower reload time. However, this can be neglected as you load two shells per charged bullet.
Important information about the weapon:
Damage: ranges from 75.6 – 92.4 (depending on rarity)
Reload time: takes 8.8 – 7.2 seconds (depending on rarity)
Magazine size: 8 bullets
Where can you find it: Everywhere on the map, in chests, on the ground, and at vending machines
Pro
Fires rounds quickly in succession
Loads two rounds
As a fully automatic shotgun, it deals high damage
High range
Contra
Relatively slow reload time
Stinger Submachine Gun
A submachine gun that can score at mid-range
What makes the weapon special? With the range that this SMG possesses, you can even keep up with an assault rifle. As the name suggests, its rapid rate of fire allows it to pierce through any cover, and with its relatively large magazine, you won’t run out of breath too quickly.
Important information about the weapon:
Damage: ranges from 18 – 22 (depending on rarity)
Reload time: takes 2.7 – 2.2 seconds (depending on rarity)
Magazine size: 30 bullets
Where can you find it: Everywhere on the map, in chests, on the ground, and at vending machines
Pro
Covers short and medium ranges
Large magazine
Breaks through cover faster
Contra
Slow reloading
Fires slower than the standard SMG
Repeater Hunting Rifle
A hunting rifle with impressive stats
What makes the weapon special? The hunting rifle allows you to fire three shots, dealing devastating damage. Furthermore, it has outstanding range and forgives missed shots thanks to its large magazine.
Important information about the weapon:
Damage: ranges from 81.0 – 99.0 (depending on rarity)
Reload time: takes 3.7 – 3.0 seconds (depending on rarity)
Magazine size: 3 bullets
Where can you find it: Everywhere on the map, in chests, on the ground, and at vending machines
Pro
Fast reload time for a sniper
High damage with precision
Large magazine – missed shots can be forgiven
Contra
Heavy recoil
Long wait time until the next shot can be fired
Stutters when aiming after firing
Fortnite has much more good weapons to offer, but these 4 are likely the best guns in Chapter 3 that will surely bring you an epic victory. Furthermore, firefly grenades can also be perfectly taken into the inventory to burn down covers for opponents.
Keep in mind: This list is a compilation of weapons that many, including myself, declare as the “currently best” – but that does not necessarily have to apply to you. As always, it ultimately comes down to personal taste, individual preferences, and simply whether you can handle the respective weapon or not.
Just because many find them good or the stats are top, it does not automatically mean that you will perform well with them.
If you have other weapons in mind that are not listed here, please feel free to let us know in the comments.
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The first official eSports tournament of Halo Infinite is overshadowed by a cheating scandal. A top player forces the best servers for himself. This not only harmed the opponents – fellow players and viewers had to suffer as well. MeinMMO tells you more.
With the launch and the great popularity of Halo Infinite, professional competitions are also starting. The Halo Championship Series 2021 (HCS 2021) is the first official tournament in Halo Infinite. It is also the first eSports tournament in a Halo game since 2018.
The last 3 tournaments of the HCS were won by the player Mathew “Royal2” Fiorante with 3 different teams. This year he is playing for Sentinels. Now the top pro is involved in a cheating scandal.
Cheater harmed even his own team for success
What happened? The player Royal2 engaged in so-called “geofiltering” during the qualification rounds of the Halo Championship Series from December 1 – 2, 2021. With this technique, players can block certain servers. This forces the game to find optimal servers for the player. Players who use this technique guarantee the best connection for themselves – forcing other players into bad servers.
Royal2 forced Seattle servers because he lives in Canada. However, most other Halo pros in North America come from the Texas region. Due to Royal2’s geofilter, they all had to play on Seattle servers. This only had advantages for the cheating player.
Players and viewers had to wait over 4 hours due to the cheat
The cheat harmed opponents and teammates: While geofiltering players can play under optimal server conditions, the rest suffer: Both Royal2’s opponents and teammates had bad pings in the games.
With a bad ping, players in shooters have several disadvantages. The worse the connection, the harder it is to react to opponents and hit them. ‘Desync’ problems also occur: Players on the server see different things because they are displayed with delays. Players can be killed even though they are already safely positioned on their screen – but not on the opponent’s screen.
The cheating player Royal2 had the best connection on the server. Therefore, he had none of these issues. His opponents and even teammates had to endure the unsportsmanlike difficulties.
The cheat also harmed viewers: Because many servers were blocked due to the geofilter, there was an abnormal amount of server connection errors. The entire tournament took over 4 hours longer due to these connection problems. Thus, the player with his cheats also harmed the viewers and the entire tournament.
Player won over €1.4 million in prize money in 3 years
Who is the cheater? Royal2 is one of the most well-known names in the professional Halo scene. He won the Halo Championship Series for 3 consecutive years. Between 2016 and 2018, he won over €1.4 million in prize money for himself and his teams.
How was the cheater caught? Several opponents of Royal2 complained to the tournament organizers. They suspected that a player from Sentinels used a geofilter. There were also specific complaints about Royal2 himself. Royal2 deleted the recordings of his stream shortly after the accusations.
The organizers of the Halo tournament then investigated the situation. They found that the Sentinels played on only one server – to which only Royal2 had a good connection.
What are the consequences for the cheater? The tournament organizers were able to prove that Royal2 used this geofilter cheat. As a result, the player was suspended from all competitions until January 28.
His team was also punished: The Sentinels had to face a point deduction. Moreover, they lost their set position in the tournament and will have to earn the spot back. Their perhaps best player Royal2 will not be allowed to participate.
Has the cheater made a statement? The player explained himself on social media:
During the launch of Halo Infinite, I had extremely high ping on US-Central servers. Therefore, I changed my settings to only get West Coast servers, but I forgot to reset that for the American qualifying rounds. Although this was corrected before the Esports Arena tournament last night, I understand the problems I caused with this mistake during the qualification. I did not truly realize the impact this decision would have, and I am really sorry. I would like to apologize to the fans and wish my teammates all the best in Raleigh.
The 2021 – 2022 season of the Halo Championship Series runs until October 2022. The HCS Kickoff Major takes place from December 17 – 19. The prize pool is about €2.7 million in total (via halowaypoint.com). How far Sentinels will go after this scandal is questionable. However, with Royal2, they lose one of their key players.
Those who watch the professional games in Halo Infinite quickly realize that the controller is the input method of choice. What controller settings do the pros use, and which controller is the best? You can find out in our article:
For streamer Ludwig, saying goodbye to Twitch was not easy, and arriving at YouTube was certainly no easier: Nevertheless, he now explains that he enjoys YouTube more than Twitch despite the rough start.
Reasons why YouTube is better: Since late November, former Twitch star Ludwig has been part of Team Red, also known as YouTube Gaming. He has survived the ban wave consisting of three short bans and found his own fix for it. Now he is doing better on YouTube than on Twitch, says Ludwig.
More viewers
Many new subscribers
Better video statistics
YouTube is better in almost every way, but the better chat is annoying
On December 11, Ludwig uploaded a video on his second channel, Mogul Mail. In it, he talks about his early days on YouTube. The first two weeks were primarily marked by the temporary bans, which he was able to successfully bypass.
Aside from that, he and his channel are doing better than ever. He shows this using his Social Blade statistics, which may not be entirely accurate, but come close to reality (via socialblade.com). Additionally, the streamer shares with his fans how he felt after switching from Twitch to YouTube:
After the Subathon, I think everyone knew my numbers were declining on Twitch. They hovered around 18 to 20,000 viewers. (…) The first week on YouTube, however, was crazy! All my streams got around 30,000 viewers.
Ludwig in his video about the switch
Ludwig proudly shows that his views and subscriptions on YouTube have exploded since he switched platforms. One feature he particularly enjoys is the video suggestion at the end of each stream. According to him, his latest videos now get around 30,000 more views in the first few minutes after uploading.
Statistics before and after the switch
Growth before: 10,000 new subscribers per week
Growth after: 140,000 subscribers per week
Views before: 6,500,000 per week
Views after: 14,100,000 per week
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What annoys Ludwig about YouTube? Even though Ludwig considers YouTube better in almost every aspect, two features annoy him greatly. First, it is difficult to create react content because YouTube’s Content ID system keeps shutting down his stream immediately. The Content ID algorithm looks for videos that other users have uploaded and blocks copies. However, Ludwig has taken this problem into his own hands.
The other frustrating feature is YouTube’s chat. It annoys Ludwig because it simply works too well. In his video, he explains that the chat flows smoothly like a waterfall, while the Twitch chat is like a clogged faucet.
When many users write simultaneously on Twitch, the chat starts to lag. Ludwig claims this has the advantage that streamers can pick out messages even in a crowded chat. On YouTube, this is not possible due to the good optimization; the messages fly too quickly through the stream chat.
Ludwig concludes by wishing that YouTube would implement a slow chat feature. But perhaps the streamer will take care of this himself in the future. He has already achieved this with some other Twitch features (via youtube.com).
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2021 was the year of new MMORPGs, as 7 new games were released here in the West. However, by the end of the year, they are not doing well. This is partly due to issues within the games themselves, but also because of us players. Many of us are too demanding and hope for a second first love, which remains denied.
Actually, MMORPG fans should be leaving the year in good spirits. But that is not the case.
Many of the new games have been heavily criticized and have lost player counts. Especially New World has been targeted by players and the press as if it were the worst game ever released.
And of course, there are valid reasons for the criticism. All MMORPGs released this year had technical or content issues. However, I personally feel that these problems are being blown out of proportion. I have the impression that many players go into new games with unrealistic expectations and write them off too quickly.
Who is speaking here? Alexander Leitsch has been writing about MMORPGs on MeinMMO since 2018. He has spent thousands of hours in games like GW2, ESO, and Black Desert. In 2021, he tried every new MMORPG and sunk over 400 hours into New World alone. He has also played SOLO, Bless Unleashed, and Elyon to the endgame.
MMORPGs are in demand, but no one wants to play the new games
With the exception of Crowfall, all new MMORPGs have been released on Steam. This allows us to track player counts quite precisely.
The interest in new games is relatively high at first, but none of the 6 games were able to maintain their numbers for long, as these examples show:
Swords of Legends started on Steam with a peak of 18,806 players. In the last 24 hours, there were only 787 peak online. This left a good 4% of the players. However, there is still a Gameforge client, so the real player numbers will be higher.
Bless Unleashed peaked at 76,377 players at release, but reached just under 7,000 in the last 24 hours. This left a good 9% of the players from the peak.
New World launched with 913,634 players at its peak and has recently dropped to 122,808 players. This left around 13.5% of the players.
Elyon, PSO2, and Wild Terra 2 have also lost a lot of players after release.
The rejection of the new games has various reasons.
SOLO was immediately labeled as a grindy Asian MMO due to its graphics and therefore did not get a fair chance at release. Despite eliminating mechanics like destroyed equipment when upgrading or Pay2Win, which are usually the biggest problems with Asian games. Upon a closer look at the game a month after release, it was also noticed that there were too few endgame contents. While players had fun, there was not enough to do.
And New World is being torn apart everywhere, whether on Reddit, in forums, or on other gaming sites. Especially the rapidly declining player counts and the many bugs are repeatedly a topic.
Criticism is justified, but it often reminds me of ESO and GW2 – and those are now popular
Basically, there is nothing wrong with the criticism mentioned above. Every player is free to criticize the games and many points are absolutely justified. SOLO has an incredibly dull start and lacks endgame. New World heavily focuses on grinding in endgame and launched with an extreme number of bugs.
However, the criticism of New World and SOLO always reminds me of the release period of ESO. Because that MMORPG was also heavily criticized at the beginning. An unfamiliar combat system, a semi-open world with phasing, and somehow too few endgame contents. Even I laughed at ESO back then.
But today ESO gets a lot of praise and ranks among the most popular MMORPGs ever. I enjoy playing it because it has undergone an extremely good development. And that is also my core criticism:
No MMORPG is perfect at release
None had a good endgame right away
No game after WoW has withstood the huge hype at release
But besides the problems of the MMORPGs themselves, players have also become too demanding.
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MMORPGs are the ultimate class of games, but players are ruining them
MMORPGs are the most elaborate games that can be developed. They require several years of development, localization into multiple languages, and a suitable server structure. During the development period, no income is generated for several years, and even criticism follows if the chosen monetization system is not correct.
MMORPGs are a big risk, which is why many large developers are rather cautious. A huge part of this can be attributed to us as players.
MMORPG players are the biggest divas in the gaming world. No player group is harder to please, which is also due to the fact that there are simply dozens of player types, including:
Solo players who like to experience everything alone but still want to encounter other players
Casual players who cannot handle content that is too hard
Hardcore raiders who cannot have content that is hard enough
PvP fans who want an arena with a leaderboard
Hardcore PvP players who would prefer full-loot in the open world
Sandbox fans who would like to build a business empire
In between, there are still numerous nuances and other types that would break this list. It is absolutely impossible to get them all under one roof.
Moreover, every player has certain criteria through which a game is immediately excluded without giving it a chance. Some, for instance, do not play Asian games at all, simply due to the graphics. Others do not touch sandbox games at all, as they often do not have proper quests. Sometimes these prejudices are even based on bad experiences with a game.
This is exactly what makes it so difficult for new MMORPGs to even get a foot in the door, as players are the core of this genre. Without players, no MMORPG can survive for long.
What also bothers me are the often exaggerated expectations of a new MMORPG. Because players compare the feeling of gaming with the good memories they have of their first game.
Back then, everything was perfect, the problems in the game were not serious enough, and the content was still so new and undiscovered. However, the memories of the good moments of the “first love” often overshadow the problems that this game had.
I started with Guild Wars 1 in 2006 and spent over 10,000 hours playing it. My best gaming memories are connected with this game. Again and again, I wish I could experience the time of back then once more.
Guild Wars 1 was my first big MMORPG, but the memory is better than the game really was.
In doing so, I completely overlook the problems of the game, such as lacking PvE content, the sometimes really dull story, the many invisible barriers in the game world, or the fact that the balance was total nonsense. And I had already started when Guild Wars 1 released its first addon and was shortly before the release of the second expansion.
It became really clear to me in 2014 when I played the predecessor again with friends from Guild Wars 2. They didn’t know Guild Wars 1 and basically tore everything apart about the game. And rightly so.
I, on the other hand, only had the nice moments in my head, which were also often connected with the people and simply my life situation back then. As a teenager, I could game much more during school, it was much easier to make online friendships, and it didn’t matter if I stayed up all night.
A similar phenomenon was also described by the YouTuber Josh Strife Hayes in a video where he explains why players nowadays no longer have fun with MMOs:
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What personally frustrated me in 2021 were players who returned New World after 200, 400, and sometimes over 500 play hours. Amazon was accommodating due to the many bugs, and the 40 Euros were refunded.
However, I simply cannot understand such behavior. If I have spent over 500 hours in a game, I must have at least had some fun. How can I not be willing to give the developers 40 Euros?
Especially Buy2-Play and Free2Play MMORPGs have the best cost-benefit ratio for players of all games and probably the worst ratio for developers. Nevertheless, the demands are currently the highest here.
Lower expectations and also look right and left, then you will have fun with MMORPGs again
I generally recommend not rejecting new games simply because someone else has said something bad about the MMORPG. It is important not to let oneself be guided by prejudices and also to reconsider one’s exclusion criteria, especially when the games are free.
The most fun I had besides New World this year was with Bless Unleashed, even though I dropped out after about 60 hours of gameplay. But for a Free2Play game and a transitional solution over the summer, it was completely sufficient.
In New World, one has to make one’s own experiences because it is not a classic theme park MMORPG, but mixes in a lot of survival and some sandbox elements. It is not a copy of WoW or ESO, but it also does not want to be. Many had hoped for exactly such a thing.
In the end, one must always make compromises for MMORPGs, because the perfect game does not exist and will never exist in the future. This is also due to the fact that the development of new games is a significant risk. We as players should not rush to condemn every new game and scare off the developers. Because the last few years have shown that even bad games like ESO and FFXIV at the beginning can make a turnaround.
By the way, it can also be worthwhile to give established MMORPGs another chance. For me, there are actually too many good games right now, and I find it really hard to choose:
Even the horror game Dead by Daylight has a festive vibe. We reveal which cool bonuses you can grab.
Currently, a special winter event is taking place in Dead by Daylight. This even brings new gameplay and plenty of rewards. One part of it comes from daily logins – the rest through small challenges where you even have to interact with snowmen. We have all the info for you.
What kind of event is this? When you log into Dead by Daylight, you’ll be greeted by a snowy screen. The “Bone Chill” event is live from December 9 to December 23 and brings numerous unlockable cosmetics and even new gameplay.
On every map, you can now find a number of snowmen with which special interactions are possible. Survivors can climb into the snowmen and hide inside – similar to a closet. At the same time, they can also slowly control the snowman and move around.
Killers, on the other hand, can simply smash the snowmen, thus destroying the survivor’s hiding spot.
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What do you have to do for rewards? If you perform actions with a snowman, there is a special reward at the end of the match, namely one of the event cosmetics. You can only earn one cosmetic per match.
Valid actions for the cosmetics are:
As a survivor, slip into a snowman to avoid a killer’s strike.
As a killer, smash a snowman while a survivor is inside.
As a survivor, escape with a snowman through the exit gate.
If you meet at least one of these criteria by the end of the round, one of the cosmetics shown in the video above will await you at the end of the match.
Here’s what you get for logging in: Throughout December – and extending into January – there is a reward just for daily login in Dead by Daylight. This can be a nice amount of bloodpoints, iridescent shards, or even progress for the current rift, which then unlocks further cosmetics.
Even if you don’t have much time to play right now, daily logging in is worth it to grab the rewards.
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Despite the event, there are problems: In the community of Dead by Daylight, there is currently a rather frosty atmosphere. Long waiting times for survivors are increasingly becoming a problem, as killer players are losing interest. The new perks have particularly contributed to many killers feeling frustrated, putting the game aside, or even switching to the survivor side. Almost every day there are new threads discussing how stressful being a killer has become and how one often feels bad afterwards – also because some survivors behave toxically. This is criticism that resurfaces in Dead by Daylight every few months.
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The dream of many players of Pokémon GO is to encounter one of the monsters in the real world. Now, Pokémon fans can rejoice, as one city has made Chansey its mascot and is building 4 parks dedicated to it. We at MeinMMO will show you what these parks are and why they are being built.
Which monster was chosen as the mascot? The Japanese city of Fukushima has made the Pokémon Chansey its mascot. The monster was sent as a Pokémon ambassador from The Pokémon Company to the region, to be active there as part of the “Pokémon Local Acts” campaign.
Why was Chansey chosen? Many Pokémon fans will know this Normal-type monster from the original series, where it helps Nurse Joy at the PokéCenter to heal injured or sick monsters. Chansey has similar goals in the Fukushima region.
The pink monster Chansey is said to bring good luck. This also aligns with the meaning of the name Fukushima, as “Fuku” also means luck (via local.pokemon.jp)
To properly honor the new mascot, 4 new parks will be built in the region around Fukushima, all associated with Chansey. As the reddit user Hantel explains, the region aims to become more attractive after the nuclear meltdown in 2011 through this initiative (via reddit.com).
What is the Pokémon Local Acts campaign? The “Pokémon Local Acts” campaign was launched by The Pokémon Company after the earthquake in 2011. It aims to help regions in Japan boost their tourism. For this purpose, so-called Pokémon ambassadors are dispatched, who become the mascots of their respective cities.
The first Chansey park is already open
As the site NintendoSoup reports, there are currently four parks planned in the Fukushima region centered around Chansey (via nintendosoup.com). The first of these parks was opened last weekend in the small Japanese town of Namie. It is primarily intended as a destination for families with children.
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The Twitter user BoonSlevin now shows the first pictures of the new Chansey park. The post reveals numerous playground equipment. Chansey is not alone, as it has brought reinforcement from Slurpuff, Pii, and Fluffeluff. Additionally, the first PokéStops and Gyms for “Pokémon GO” players have already been created at this location.
According to NintendoSoup, the other three themed parks are expected to follow in the spring of 2022 in the towns of Kōriyama, Yanaizu, and Shōwa (via nintendosoup.com).
What is the reason for building the Chansey parks? Due to the reactor catastrophe in 2011, the region around Fukushima has faced issues with its image and tourism. The parks are meant to help Fukushima become attractive and worth visiting again, so that more visitors travel to this region.
Due to current COVID-19 regulations, traveling from Germany to Japan is generally possible, but travelers must quarantine for up to 14 days and undergo necessary tests during that time. (via auswaertiges-amt.de)
What the Pokémon community says about the new park
The new park is celebrated in the reddit community. Some trainers living in Japan announce that they plan to visit the park with their children soon (via reddit.com).
Other users, like aceallaround, hope that the Chansey parks will also remain permanently and not disappear quickly. Trainers from other areas also wish for similar parks:
1337pikachu: “I hope this will also be possible in other places”
The playground equipment: But especially the playground equipment is causing much amusement among trainers on reddit. Some trainers find it crazy that children have to climb up the rear of the Slurpuff slide to then slide out over the long tongue. Some would have wished for a different design:
KawaiiSlave: “I find it strange that they don’t let you climb on the back of the Slurpuff. Instead, they decide that you should take the ‘back door.'”
Special Chansey event: Along with the joy over the new park, disappointed trainers have also expressed their concerns. The background is the Chansey event that took place locally in Pokémon GO for the opening. Some trainers wished for this event to be global.
LuluHottum: “So the speculations about a Chansey Community Day were indeed referring to this regional event?”
1337pikachu: “I would like a Chansey Community Day.”
Whether similar Pokémon parks will emerge in other parts of the world soon, and whether Pokémon GO will hold a worldwide Community Day with Chansey remains unknown at this time. If there is further information, you will find it here at MeinMMO.
What do you think of the first opened Chansey park? Would you like something like this in Germany as well? And which Pokémon should grace this park? Please share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
Next Wednesday, the new TOTW 13 (Team of the Week) will be released in FIFA 22 We will already tell you which players might be included in the new Team of the Week.
What is the Team of the Week? Every week, EA presents a new TOTW. This team consists of 23 players who delivered strong performances on the pitch during the past football weekend.
For this, they receive a spot in the Team of the Week as well as improved Inform cards, which are available in packs for one week.
What are TOTW Predictions? In the TOTW Predictions, we present forecasts for the new TOTW from the FUT community. The performances of the players are closely examined and predictions are made.
However, it is important to note that the predictions are not a guarantee for the final Team of the Week 13.
These players from the Bundesliga could be included:
Angelino from RB Leipzig had a strong game in the 4:1 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. The attacking defender provided 2 assists, which could earn him a spot in the new Team of the Week.
Evan Ndicka was the backbone of Eintracht Frankfurt in the match against Bayer Leverkusen. He defended extremely well and even managed to score a goal. A spot in the new TOTW seems plausible.
Jamal Musiala delivered a solid performance in Bayern’s midfield and even scored the winning goal to make it 2:1. It’s quite possible that this German talent will receive his first Inform card on Wednesday.
Other Bundesliga candidates are:
Raum (VfL Bochum)
Mavropanos (VfB Stuttgart)
What do you think of the predictions for TOTW 13? Which player should definitely be in the new Team of the Week? Let us know in the comments!
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