The still quite small MMO streamer ThirdArtifact breaks down in tears during her Twitch stream. The reason for this is not sad news, but the return of a long-missed viewer.
Small streamers don’t have it easy keeping their chat and viewers entertained. While larger streamers can rely on constant messages in the chat, the smaller ones celebrate every message.
ThirdArtifact is no different. With around 60 viewers at the time of the incident, not much text comes through in the chat. When a familiar viewer named Cheddar returns to the chat after a long time, the streamer can’t hold back her emotions.
Tears of Joy: Why This Viewer Is So Special
Who is Cheddar? The missing viewer has been part of ThirdArtifact’s streams since the very first ones. One day, however, Cheddar disappeared without a trace. The streamer did not know the reasons but always wondered if the viewer was okay, according to her own statements.
When he reappears after 2 years, the streamer breaks down in tears. It’s clear that her joy is genuine, and you can almost hear the stone falling from her heart hitting the ground.
This is shown in a TikTok: One of her other viewers captured the moment as a clip when the missing Cheddar shows up. In the video, her tearful joy can be seen. Unfortunately, the chat is hidden, so we can’t know what the mysterious Cheddar responded (via tiktok).
This is what ThirdArtifact says in the clip
I know it sounds really weird, but I haven’t seen you in two years. I don’t want to ambush you with this, but I haven’t seen you in two years! Yet I always wondered if you were alright.
After her dog perceives the heart-wrenching moment, he seemingly tries to comfort her. This allows her to escape the emotional moment.
She apologizes for the outburst and adds that she always had to think of the viewer and never lost him from her mind.
The clip has already garnered around 500,000 views and 242,000 likes on TikTok. The video also increased her Twitch viewer count by about 20 to 30 fans.
Many Love Twitch for the “very small spaces and communities”
Why the clip is important: Such videos like ThirdArtifact’s show how much individual viewers mean to new streamers. It also showcases a side of Twitch that many appreciate: Especially for smaller streamers, fans have close contact and feel like they belong to a tight-knit community where everyone is important.
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MeinMMO author Maik Schneider has already made a few big rounds over the island paradise “Caldera.” The new map of Call of Duty: Warzone is a hit for him. Nevertheless, Maik is simultaneously disappointed with the Pacific Update, as there are few good news apart from the strong map.
I still remember exactly how dry my mouth felt after the announcement of the new Warzone map. It was just a short segment at the end of the presentation of the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Vanguard – but those 2 minutes blew me away and made my jaw drop.
Now the map is out and what can I say: I love the green island Caldera. But at the same time, I somehow hate the whole Pacific Update.
About the author Maik Schneider: Warzone is THE battle royale for me. I remember how the genre slowly grew and I just knew: “This is my new favorite PvP mode”.
But even after countless rounds of PUBG, Fortnite, Apex Legends and even crazy titles like Realm Royale, no battle royale truly captivated me – until Call of Duty: Warzone finally came. That’s why my heart still beats for the shooter after nearly 1,000 matches. I view the Pacific Update with a laughing and a crying eye.
That’s why Warzone is now my dream “Battle Royale”
The big highlight of the update was supposed to be the new map from the start. Caldera – a gem in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, bordered by beaches, filled with jungle, ready for war.
And the new map has achieved that. Caldera is insane, in a good way.
The map looks really good, impresses with bright colors and a completely new atmosphere. During a tour of the “Capital” location, the capital of Caldera, I felt the tropical flair and enjoyed the moments of peace between the fierce battles.
Caldera offers a tangible atmosphere in many places.
However, graphical frills and a “great setting” do not convince me alone. I am a warrior and as such, I want a battlefield that supports me in my attacks and tactics. And Caldera delivers that.
There are so incredibly many houses, possible landing spots, and tactical aids. The very first fight on Caldera felt more exciting than anything I experienced in Verdansk over the past months.
The map is packed with cover, houses, and tactical opportunities.
On the old map, battles were often short and one-dimensional: One team was almost always at an advantage, and either I flee or engage in a handicapped fight.
Caldera lets you choose much more often. When the enemy had the advantage, we always found a way to negate their tactical edge in our first matches. A blue house with 3 floors there, a knee-high wall here, a tropical tree to rest the weapon there.
While there were many overpowering sniper spots and a lot of open space on the old map, the new map offers me many more options – and that at almost any time.
The fights are therefore more tactical, longer, and clever integration of the environment into one’s own strategy is rewarded much more.
That’s why I love the Pacific Update with the new map. Everything I’ve seen so far screams “Battle Royale” and is better tailored to the needs of such a large mode without direct respawns. There are countless hours of fun involved.
Such a beautiful and great map – everything could be wonderful.
That’s why Warzone is now my nightmare “Battle Royale”
As a PS5 player, I feel neglected after the release of Caldera and even a bit sad.
The Pacific Update was something I looked forward to since the announcement. The fresh tropical wind that was supposed to blow through the dusty battle royale has now turned out to be rather a light breeze.
Before, it was said in the presentation of the update: “In terms of graphics and technology, Warzone and Vanguard will share the same technology and engine” (via YouTube). But apparently there are different views on what this statement means.
For me, it meant:
Warzone switches to the Vanguard launcher
New graphics based on the polished Vanguard engine
The new engine comes with a field of view controller for consoles (FoV slider)
Vanguard gameplay transfers to Warzone (movement, perks, etc.)
Next-gen version for PlayStation and Xbox
However, just days before the release, there were still no concrete announcements about a next-gen version and the FoV slider on consoles, leading to growing skepticism in me.
And after the release, it became clear that this feeling was justified: no new graphics, no next-gen version, no FoV slider. Boom.
As I said, graphics concern me very little. But one thing I currently cannot forgive: the issue with the FoV slider.
My first matches were played with MeinMMO shooter author Marko Jevtic, who was on PC. As a “spectator,” he often observed my gameplay and could only shake his head every time, questioning whether I really couldn’t see the enemy “over there to the left”.
Top left console FoV (80) / Top right PC FoV (120) – Source: Twitter
When I start a PvP game, I want to get a little better with each day, with each match. That’s why this technical hurdle annoys me so much.
Currently, I am also downloading Warzone on my PC, which is certainly capable of running the battle royale at 100 FPS. But in my heart, I am a console player, especially when it comes to shooters. And it hits me hard that there isn’t even a clear statement from the developers about the field of view controller on consoles.
That’s why I hate the Pacific Update. Because I know how much better the game could feel for me.
Imane “Pokimane” Anys (25), one of the largest and most popular streamers on Twitch, wants to boycott Activision Blizzard. In one of her streams, Pokimane watches a statement from a female employee of Activision Blizzard with her viewers and clearly decides that she wants nothing more to do with this company.
What happened at Activision Blizzard?
Activision Blizzard has been involved in various sexism, drug, and discrimination scandals for months. Female employees have reportedly been sexually harassed and raped. Other employees were said to have taken drugs in the restroom. Men were said to have been favored. More and more news continues to come out, sparking new heated debates.
Pokimane calls for a boycott of Activision Blizzard
Why does Pokimane want to boycott Activision Blizzard? As a woman, she is naturally against unfair treatment of women. She is shocked by the sexual harassment and rapes that are said to have taken place at Activision Blizzard. Pokimane believes: Such things should not be supported.
In a morning stream, the 25-year-old watched a statement from a female employee of Activision Blizzard on Twitter. The employee spoke tearfully about discrimination, sexual harassment, and inappropriate touching.
Pokimane then discussed with her viewers. From 27:52, you can see the relevant part from the Twitch stream.
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Clearly shocked and affected, Pokimane planted her hands on her hips and asked:
So are we boycotting Blizzard or what? I want to see if we’re on the same page.
Her chat responded almost unanimously with “yes.” “Overwatch 2, huh?” Pokimane continued sarcastically, “when they come out with new games, believe me, I won’t know what they are. Bro, screw Blizzard.”
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Pokimane actually doesn’t want Blizzard games to be streamed
Subsequently, a viewer asked Pokimane what she thought of streamers who still stream Blizzard games. Pokimane’s answer was clear:
If you are a financially stable streamer, you damn well shouldn’t.
However, Pokimane understands the streamers who depend financially on streaming Blizzard games. If their income is based on streaming Activision Blizzard games, that’s okay. But Pokimane added that these streamers should clearly emphasize that they are against “the whole thing with Blizzard.”
Pokimane and most of her viewers are thus strongly positioned against Activision Blizzard. One will probably not discover any more Blizzard games on her channel for the time being.
Pokimane and most of her viewers are thus strongly positioned against Activision Blizzard. One will probably not discover any more Blizzard games on her channel for the time being.
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, a new currency was introduced this year with Update 30 Blackwood. Players can earn this currency in-game and use it for selected items that are usually available in the paid Crown Store. An attentive player on reddit noticed an important development. We reveal everything about his findings regarding the Endeavors.
What are the seals of the Endeavors? You earn this currency by completing tasks under “Group & Activity Finder (P)”. The second point there is daily and weekly Endeavors. The daily Endeavors are usually completed alongside your daily activities in ESO.
However, they reward fewer seals compared to the weekly Endeavors. You should always try to complete both types of Endeavors. Because to access the popular rewards, you will need to complete some Endeavors.
What rewards are so interesting? You might otherwise know the rewards from the Crown crates of the Undaunted. The rare Apex Mounts are particularly popular. But in return, you are also required to have 16,000 Endeavor seals.
Where do I get the Endeavor and how do they work? You don’t need to unlock a quest. As soon as you have completed 3 of the 5 daily Endeavors, regardless of the activity, you have completed your daily Endeavor. The next day at 9:00 AM, new daily tasks will appear for you.
The weekly Endeavors change only once a week but are also a bit more challenging to complete. Once you have finished 1 of the 3 possible Endeavors, you are done for that week.
Rewards have been steadily decreasing since the end of June
On reddit, the attentive user u/TholosTB closely observed the fluctuating number of seals. He noticed that since the end of June, while the reward for weekly Endeavors has increased, the daily reward has decreased, resulting in a consistent decline in total rewards.
Temporal progression of the number of seals that can be earned in the Endeavors.
It’s a slow but clear and steady development. Do you feel a bit deprived of the eagerly awaited feature, or are you still eagerly participating? It’s like the saying goes: “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth!”
However, for those who find this development to be a disappointment, the ESO year 2021 still has the New Year’s celebration in store for you. To make sure you don’t miss it, if you need a little distraction, visit our summary:
In Destiny 2 there is now a new armor set called ‘Artful Armor’, which was introduced with the 30th anniversary. This armor offers anyone who possesses it a particularly strong advantage in build crafting and allows a glimpse into the future.
Update 03/09/2023: We have expanded the article with changes to the Artful Armor in the DLC “Lightfall”. The ‘Artful Armor’, which previously granted players the option for a fifth mod slot, was adjusted in 2023. Starting from Lightfall, it will have a unique mod slot that can provide you with +3 for all character stats such as strength, mobility, resilience, etc.
Players in Destiny 2 are currently playing the new activities from the ’30 Years of Bungie’ package. While the Guardians are on the hunt for weapons inspired by Halo in the 6-player activity ‘Trials of Eternity’, the old Xur amusingly comments on the proceedings with his galloping Starshine friend. But that’s not all there is to the new loot:
And the new Thorn armor set shines in chromatic glory
Additionally, another cool highlight of the anniversary DLC has become known. Those who play the dungeon ‘Grasp of Avarice’ receive a currently unique armor set as loot with a practical advantage for the new build crafting.
What makes the ‘Artful Armor’ so special?
The special thing about the ‘Artful Armor’ set is that it has an additional fifth bonus mod slot. Since Lightfall, players can utilize a unique mod slot that grants them +3 for one of the character stats, such as strength, mobility, resilience, etc.
This is an option that didn’t exist before: Normally, armors in Destiny 2 only have four mod slots. There is a general slot to improve armor values. For example, for using resilience or recovery mods. Two additional slots are designated for different weapon mods, including ammunition finder or armor charge mods. The last slot is for a boost of character stats, such as strength, mobility, resilience.
This special advantage of five instead of four slots makes the ‘Artful Armor’ in Destiny 2 a coveted loot. Especially regarding the new build crafting, this armor set provides players with the best option to apply more mods simultaneously.
How do I get an Artful Armor? Players can earn ‘Artful Armor’ with the fifth mod slot in the dungeons on the Grandmaster difficulty. However, earning a complete set that also has good armor values is not so easy.
More special rewards for difficult activities: The Grandmaster dungeons also require a correspondingly high power level and contain champions. They are therefore a challenging activity that Bungie has intentionally equipped with this special loot, as dmg04, Bungie’s Community Manager, mentioned on Twitter.
It was the goal to offer players more than just master weapons for difficult endgame activities.
Are you already a proud owner of an ‘Artful Armor’ set, or did you not know about the special reward waiting in Grandmaster dungeons? What do you think about Bungie offering such particularly rewarding items for the higher difficulty levels? Let us know in the comments.
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The new MMO New World launched with great enthusiasm and many players on Steam on September 28. 2 months later, the MMO has lost a large portion of its players. The peak number dropped from 913,027 to 119,135. The head of the MMO, Scot Lane, now shares his perspective.
In November, the absolute peak was still 357,188 players.
In the last 24 hours, on December 8, 2021, the peak on Steam was 119,135 players – that’s only about 13% of the original player count.
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New World: New trailer shows the contents of the first major patch
“We made mistakes that frustrated our players”
This is what the head of New World says: A Polish MMO site had the opportunity to ask the head of New World, Scot Lane, a question about the falling player numbers. Lane responded (via mmorpg.org.pl):
I think you are referring to the numbers from Steam and while those numbers have indeed declined, they do not reflect the active players 1:1.
All new games and MMOs lose activity after release, which is normal and to be expected. At the beginning, players had extremely long sessions, almost double compared to the Alpha. This led to problems with long queues and intensified the feeling that we lost more players than we actually did, as the length of the sessions adjusted back to what we saw in the Alpha.
We also made some mistakes that frustrated our players and are working harder to improve our processes to minimize future problems. Considering that only two months have passed, we are satisfied with the current player engagement data. Of course, we always want to improve and are trying to do so.
Scot Lane
Lane acknowledges: The numbers on Steam are falling, but they do not 1:1 reflect the actual development. Source: Steam-Charts
In the rush, some mistakes were made – It will get better in the future
What does Lane say about the bugs? Addressing the many bugs in New World, Lane replied that New World is a large game and is continuously growing. Just in the rush to improve New World, some mistakes were made.
One understands what kind of negative impact the mistakes have on players and does everything to improve. In the future, updates aim to be smaller so that they can focus more on quality.
Lane hopes that players will log in again in the future to see the changes and improvements made to New World. It is said that they will always work on balance and bring new content, so Lane hopes that the players will give the team a second chance to regain their trust.
We have taken an in-depth look at the state of New World after 2 months on MeinMMO and are asking: Is the MMO still salvageable?
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What’s behind it: Lane describes the phenomenon that people play significantly more in the initial phase of an MMO than later on, once they reach max level. Since Steam primarily measures the “peak player count,” meaning the number of players active at the same time, the peak numbers in this “initial phase” are significantly higher.
A heavy player is generally “more valuable” in this statistic than a casual player who might not even show up in the statistics because they are not logged in during “peak time.”
Therefore, Lane is correct that New World has not lost 83% of its players, but that some of these players still play New World, albeit not as much as before. Nevertheless, it is clear that some players have already left New World, which he admits, and Amazon is aware that the launch was quite rocky.
Thanks to the new Chapter 3, Fortnite has transitioned to the new Unreal Engine 5. Now the question arises whether one notices a real difference and if so, what that might be. We show you what Epic has spruced up in the battle royale shooter.
What is the Unreal Engine? In game development, the engine refers to a program responsible for the internal processes of the game. The correct generation of the map, accurately reproducing inserted sound, and keeping the game running during use are among the tasks that such a developer program must undertake.
The Unreal Engine refers to the developer program from Epic Games. It has already been announced that future games will be equipped with the 5th generation of the engine. Epic has now taken a step further and optimized Fortnite after the Chapter 3 release with the new Unreal engine.
We will show you if new features can be discovered:
Fortnite and Unreal Engine 5 – Do you notice differences from the old engine?
To illustrate the differences, we embed a YouTube video from S bench, who conducts a graphics comparison before and after Chapter 3.
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After the update to 19.00, there weren’t really many changes at first glance. Many players hoped, as in Epic’s UE5 presentations, that all objects on the map would be broken down into every molecule upon impact or force. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Therefore, we list all the visible changes that we have spotted so far:
The sky looks more natural and abstract, just like in nature
Large trees can be chopped down and logs roll away
Winds are visible and pass by you
Snow on the ground shines and reflects
Impending natural disasters look natural and powerful
Flowing water looks somewhat more natural
Burnt ground produces real soot and looks more realistic
Better shadows from players
What do the players say? Opinions are divided. Many players are disappointed that not everything received an upgrade. They expected Fortnite to be completely spruced up, but many were disappointed. Players comment with opinions such as:
I didn’t expect the stuff to look particularly good, especially on a mid-range console like a PS4. But I literally noticed no difference, and that shocked me. […] Yes, to be fair, the tornado looked like a lot on a console, and it was breathtaking to see how smoothly it worked. But otherwise, I could swear it still looks crazily similar to Chapter 2.
It becomes clear that many players do not understand how an engine works. These programs bring changes, but they are not solely for graphical polishing. With the implementation of the 5th generation, Epic has created a path to bring better and more impactful updates in the future.
Are more changes coming? So far, the teased storms and tornadoes are still pending, but in upcoming updates, you can expect such new natural phenomena. They will tear down and destroy buildings, carry away vehicles and items, and you can also ride on them.
What do you think of the new engine? Do you also think there should be more potential? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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With Season 1 of CoD: Warzone Pacific and CoD: Vanguard, 5 new weapons are also coming that you can use in both games. 4 of them can be unlocked right now, the last weapon will be available later in the season. MeinMMO tells you what you need to do.
How do I unlock the new weapons? 3 of the 5 new weapons will be unlocked via the Battle Pass. You don’t even have to buy the Season 1 Battle Pass for that: all Battle Pass weapons are free. You just need to level up the Battle Pass enough to unlock the weapons.
The Katana will be unlocked through a challenge. At a yet unknown later point in Season 1, the Welgun submachine gun will also be available.
Can I miss the weapons? Season 1 lasts 8 weeks. If you can’t level up the Battle Pass sufficiently during that time, there will be a special challenge for unlocking each weapon after the season.
How to unlock the new weapons from Season 1
We will show you the in-game description and the requirements for unlocking each new weapon.
These are the 5 new weapons from Season 1
Unlocking the Cooper Carbine (Assault Rifle)
In-Game Description: “This AR is easy to control at short distances and has a high rate of fire.”
How do I unlock the weapon? Reach level 15 in the Season 1 Battle Pass (Free. No Premium Battle Pass needed)
Unlocking the Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle (Sniper Rifle)
In-Game Description: “Heavy, semi-automatic anti-tank rifle with devastating performance against infantry and vehicles.”
How do I unlock the weapon? Reach level 31 in the Season 1 Battle Pass (Free. No Premium Battle Pass needed)
Unlocking the Sawtooth (Melee Weapon)
In-Game Description: “A club made from the fangs of the ocean’s most dangerous predator.”
How do I unlock the weapon? Reach level 37 in the Season 1 Battle Pass (Free. No Premium Battle Pass needed)
Unlocking the Katana (Melee Weapon)
In-Game Description: “Single-edged Japanese longsword. Deadly in close combat.”
How do I unlock the weapon? Challenge: Eliminate 5 enemies with a melee weapon in a match 15 times.
Unlocking the Welgun (Submachine Gun)
Description: “Comparable to the Sten. With its standard ammunition, the Welgun is extremely compact and has relatively good stability thanks to its built-in grips.” (via Call of Duty)
How do I unlock the weapon? Currently, you cannot unlock the Welgun. This weapon will only be available later in Season 1. You will be able to unlock it through a challenge.
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These are all 5 new weapons in Season 1 of CoD Vanguard & Warzone Pacific. Do you have a favorite among them? If so, what attachments do you like best? And how do you assess the strength of the weapons in the current meta? Let us know in the comments.
In addition to new content, several changes in CoD Vanguard will also be introduced at the start of Season 1. What exactly has already happened and what is expected in further updates, you can read in our article:
The gaming publisher Ubisoft has announced a new type of microtransactions for its shooter Ghost Recon Wildlands, which will operate through NFTs. This is just the beginning of a larger initiative. However, the reaction to the YouTube video has been so devastating that Ubisoft has now “delisted” the video. It is still accessible, but hidden.
What kind of announcement was that?
Just yesterday, on 8th December, we reported on MeinMMO about the announcement from Ubisoft to introduce a new system called “Quartz”, through which Ubisoft aims to integrate NFT microtransactions into its AAA titles.
The beginning was marked by the failed shooter Ghost Recon Breakpoint at release: Here, there were supposed to be 3 cosmetic items that would become “limited and tradable collectibles” through NFT technology – complete with serial numbers and a history of who has owned the item.
The reaction to the video was already terrible yesterday. Many gamers outright reject NFTs and see this as a misguided development in the gaming industry. Now Ubisoft has responded.
20 dislikes to 1 like for controversial announcement
How bad were the reactions? While you can still give videos a thumbs down on YouTube, the number of dislikes is hidden now. However, there are still ways to see the number of dislikes.
According to the site vgc, the video had a like-dislike ratio of 1:20. There were about 23,447 interactions with the video, 22,429 were negative, and only 1,018 were positive. The reactions were thus devastatingly poor, which can also be seen in the comment section.
On Twitter, where there is no dislike option, the tweet on this topic has more than 10,000 likes, but also terrible comments, with Twitter users saying they will now uninstall everything from Ubisoft. They strongly reject NFTs.
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This is how Ubisoft responds: Ubisoft has “delisted” the video with the NFT announcement – that means the video is still accessible, but no longer appears on the Ubisoft North America channel.
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Gamers are bothered by the strong focus on cash shop and cosmetics that NFTs represent
What bothers gamers about NFTs? It is a mix of several arguments:
NFTs are generally accused of being environmentally harmful due to high energy consumption – this plays a lesser role in the rejection. Ubisoft also states that they use “energy-efficient technology.”
The main criticism is that NFTs shift the focus significantly towards microtransactions. Players wish for a greater focus on game development.
For many players, the focus on NFTs reflects an increasing commercialization of games. It is said: “We participated in cash shops and loot boxes for years, but this is now a step too far.”
We have extensively dealt with the topic of NFT on MeinMMO:
The survival MMO Myth of Empire initially launched quite successfully on Steam. However, it has not been found there for several days. There is an investigation for copyright infringement, and now we know who is behind it: developer Studio Wildcard from the big survival game ARK: Survival Evolved.
What happened? The survival MMO is currently in early access on Steam and was able to attract thousands of players in the first weeks and gather numerous positive reviews.
However, since the past weekend, it has been unavailable due to an investigation by Steam. The accusation: copyright infringement. However, we did not know until now who made the accusation and what exactly was behind it.
Now the copyright holder has made a statement regarding what exactly the accusation is. The investigation is being conducted by publisher Snail Games and developer Studio Wildcard, which is responsible for ARK: Survival Evolved. Allegedly, Myth of Empires stole from them.
Myth of Empires alleged to have stolen code – What’s behind it?
These are the allegations: In a statement it is said that Angela Games, the developer behind Myth of Empires, improperly used the source code of ARK: Survival Evolved as a basis for their survival MMO.
There are some details on how this alleged theft occurred. Apparently, key developers of Myth of Empires previously worked for Snail Games’ Chinese parent company and thus had access to the source code of ARK.
The statement says:
Studio Wildcard and Snail Games USA Inc. are in good faith convinced that Myth of Empires was developed by: (1) stealing the source code from Ark: Survival Evolved and (2) using the stolen source code as the basis for the game Myth of Empires. […] Key staff of the developer of Myth of Empires worked at the Chinese parent company of Snail Games USA Inc. and at least one of them had the credentials that allowed them to access the source code of Ark: Survival Evolved.
Additionally, it is stated that several developers from Studio Wildcard found several nearly identical game mechanics and other indications in the game’s code pointing to the theft.
The results of the investigation were submitted by the studio to Valve on December 1st, shortly after which Myth of Empires disappeared from Steam.
What does the developer say about this? Angela Games has not directly commented on the allegations from Studio Wildcard so far. Previously, there was already a statement claiming that the accusations were unfounded and that they would do everything to refute them. You can read the statement on MeinMMO.
We have requested a statement from the responsible PR and are waiting for an official statement.
What happens next? It remains to be seen what the investigations by Valve will reveal and who will ultimately be vindicated. Until then, it is also difficult to foresee what consequences might arise if the accusations are confirmed.
What is Myth of Empires actually? It is an open-world game for PC that strongly resembles games like ARK or Conan Exiles and has a combat system that is more reminiscent of hardcore games like Mordhau and Mount & Blade.
You create your own character and explore a game world that strongly resembles ancient China. According to the developers, the setting is meant to be “realistic and historical” without many fantasy elements.
Here are some of the features:
PvE and PvP modes
Large sieges
Free development of areas with settlements and fortresses
NPC companions that assist you in battle
Comprehensive crafting system
As is customary in survival games, you start with your character in any area and get right to the first tasks.
The initial activities introduce you to the mechanics and various systems, until you gradually tackle increasingly challenging tasks.
In Pokémon GO you now have the opportunity to perform Power-Ups at PokéStops. We from MeinMMO have taken a look at what this new feature is, how it works, and what benefits it brings you.
What kind of feature is it? The gameplay of Pokémon GO consists of trainers going outside and exploring special locations. These noteworthy points are marked in the game by PokéStops and gyms.
As an additional incentive to visit these locations, players receive a small bonus in the form of various items when spinning the photo discs at the respective stops or gyms. With a new feature in the game, these PokéStops and gyms can now be leveled up.
To perform a Power-Up at a PokéStop or gym, you need to scan the respective location. You can do this with the AR feature in the game. We will explain in detail what you need to click:
Click on the respective PokéStop or gym that you want to level up.
On the right side of the screen, you will see an icon with a “+” that you need to select.
Now a corresponding scale will open around the image of the respective photo disc that shows you the progress of your Power-Up. Below it, there is a display of the respective level of the stop as well as a green button labeled “Scan PokéStop”. You need to click this button now.
After that, your camera will open, and you can film the PokéStop or gym. Activate the recording and walk around the respective object from a bit of distance.
Once you have scanned the location, you can upload your recording. You can select either “Upload now” or “Upload later”. As soon as your scan has been uploaded, your progress will be counted accordingly.
This is how you can perform Power-Ups at PokéStops and gyms
Once you have performed the Power-Up at your PokéStop or gym, you will recognize it by the visual representation of the PokéStop. It appears larger and has, depending on the level, one, two, or three horizontal bars. Moreover, you can also view your progress and remaining time by clicking on the respective stop.
How many scans do you need for a level-up?
In total, PokéStops and gyms can be powered up to level 3. As per the overview by LegendsLima on Twitter, you need a different number of scans depending on the level. This Power-Up lasts for different lengths of time as well.
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Who can perform the scans? The PokéStops and gyms can be scanned by all trainers who have reached at least level 20.
How many scans are possible per trainer? You can perform a total of up to 200 daily scans. A PokéStop or gym can also be scanned multiple times by the same trainer.
What benefits do the Power-Ups bring?
Once you have scanned and powered up your PokéStops and gyms, all trainers receive additional items when spinning the photo disc. From level 2, you can also look forward to bonus hearts with your buddy.
If the location has even reached level 3, you will either receive 3 premium raid balls if it is a gym or additional spawns at a PokéStop.
Additionally, you can connect these scans with completing your AR tasks in Pokémon GO. These also reward you with special items or even an encounter with a Pokémon.
What do you think of the new Power-Up feature? Have you tried it out yet? Or would you rather not deal with the AR scans and forego the bonuses? Feel free to write us your opinions and experiences here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
The start of Season 25 in Diablo 3 is just around the corner. Which class will you play? For those of you who are undecided, we offer the Wheel of Fate, which will determine a class for you.
What’s happening in Diablo 3? This week, the new Season 25 starts with Patch 2.7.2 in Diablo 3. The kickoff is on December 10th. For new players and veterans alike, the question often arises: Which class should I play in the new season?
In this article, you will find a survey where you can choose a class. We will show you the Wheel of Fate. Click it here in the article to find out which class the wheel has in store for you.
What’s changing in Season 25
The theme: The major highlight of Season 25 is the season theme revolving around the seven Soul Shards. You can socket them into your helm and weapon, unlocking strong bonuses. For example, one will take away a few percentages of your crit chance but will give you 100% crit chance on incapacitated enemies. With the new gems, you can re-experience classes and builds completely anew.
Balancing: The new update changes sets and class items of Barbarians, Witch Doctors, Demon Hunters, Necromancers, and Wizards. In the Patch Notes for Update 2.7.2 in Diablo 3, we show you all the changes and details regarding Season 25.
Survey: Which class will you play in Season 25?
Vote here: Just before the start of Season 25, we want to know from you which class you want to play. You only have one vote in the survey. If you want to play multiple classes in Season 25, just choose the one you are most excited about.
Still undecided? Ask the Wheel of Fate
You can try this: If you still haven’t been able to make a decision, we have two options for you. Check the Tier List for Season 25 of Diablo 3 to see which builds are currently the best and then choose your class.
To assist you, we’re embedding a “Wheel of Fate” here. Well, actually it’s a random wheel that will show one of seven classes as a result, but maybe there’s a touch of fate in it.
If you’re wavering between two or three classes, or don’t really care which class you play, you can spin it here now and then vote in the survey afterwards.
If you can’t see the wheel, just follow this link to wheeldecide.com.
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Have you made a decision on a class in Season 25? Whether with or without the Wheel of Fate, let us know your class here on MeinMMO in the comments and tell us what plans you have. Do you want to play in groups or solo? Are you aiming for GR 150 or just playing casually while enjoying other content?
If you want to quickly start with the big portals with your class, we can help you. Our Level Guide for Season 25 in Diablo 3 will quickly get you to level 70.
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Even streamer Asmongold has nothing good to say about the new cinematic in World of Warcraft. He finds it illogical and simply bad.
Yesterday, Blizzard unexpectedly released a new cinematic for World of Warcraft, which can also be viewed on the PTR of Patch 9.2. The cinematic addresses an important moment in the story of Sylvanas Windrunner, the former Banshee Queen, who is now in the hands of the heroes after the raid Sanctum of Domination.
Streamer Asmongold shares his opinion on the video – and the criticism is often devastating.
Spoiler warning: The article discusses the cinematic “Shattered Legacy” and thus story content from Patch 9.2. Those who do not want to be spoiled should not continue reading.
What can be seen in the cinematic? The cinematic shows the unconscious Sylvanas, surrounded by Uther, Baine, Jaina, Thrall, and Bolvar in Oribos. The heroes debate whether they should awaken Sylvanas, as she knows the Mastermind’s plan. While some oppose it, Uther ultimately decides to make contact with Sylvanas. In a sort of dream world, he clarifies to Sylvanas that she was simultaneously the Ranger-General of Silvermoon, but also the Banshee Queen who set Teldrassil ablaze. Sylvanas then regains consciousness – and apparently accepts the two sides of her existence.
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How Asmongold reacts: In a nearly hour-long rant, Asmongold hardly has anything good to say about the cinematic. For him, the video is a major “retcon” of one of the most important and best WoW characters.
From his perspective, the new cinematic implies that Sylvanas has basically been under the Mastermind’s control since Warcraft. All that made Sylvanas cool and a strong, self-determined female character for years has been destroyed in one fell swoop.
You took one of the best characters in the entire story and now say that everything brilliant and cunning she has done was actually just because of a bald idiot with overly obvious nipples pulling the strings in the background, who no one has ever heard of?
At the same time, Asmongold finds it illogical what the motivations of Jaina, Baine, and Thrall are. The fact that they actually discuss whether to trust Sylvanas is nothing more than “fan service.” Because if these characters would think for a moment, they would know that without Sylvanas’ knowledge, they would have absolutely no chance. After all, the Mastermind could completely subjugate them with a single hand gesture.
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However, Asmongold also has a few nice words about the cinematic. The sheer representation is good, the quality is significantly higher than previous cinematics in the past. It would only become problematic when the characters open their mouths.
What do you think of the cinematic? Do you share Asmongold’s opinion? Or do you like the direction in which everything is developing?
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In Destiny 2 there is a new secret Exotic star. The pistol “Pathfinder” is inspired by one of the most famous weapons from Halo: the Magnum pistol. In this guide, we explain what you need to do to obtain the new Halo Exotic.
The “Pathfinder” is also a relic from the old days, obtainable during the 30th anniversary. Bungie has brought back memories of the Magnum pistol from Halo to Destiny 2 with this weapon and its associated quest. To obtain it, players must complete the quest “Magnum Opus”.
Who can obtain the weapon: The quest is available for all players for free, allowing everyone to enjoy this exotic top-tier weapon. Especially the Destiny 2 PvP community is already excited about the Halo return.
What makes the pistol so special?
The weapon is kinetic and uses special ammunition.
It features the exotic perk “Full Brake”. This allows the pistol to produce oversized heavy caliber long-range shots. Additionally, it fires automatically with an increased fire rate. It deals increased precision damage to unshielded opponents.
Thanks to “Hold Back”, the weapon’s recoil is reduced when you tap the trigger while simultaneously enhancing precision.
The quest “Magnum Opus” starts in Eternity: To obtain the quest for the weapon, visit Xur’s treasure chamber in the new location “Eternity” and follow the interactions. After receiving various items and gifts, Xur will finally give you the quest “Magnum Opus”.
Enter Xur’s treasure chamber via the navigator.
Step 1: First, collect “Strange Coins”
How to obtain “Strange Coins”: Players randomly receive “Strange Coins” from various activities, such as the new 6-player activity “Trials of Eternity”, Vanguard Strikes, or Crucible matches. To complete this quest step, you need a total of 7 “Strange Coins”.
Our Tip: We recommend playing the new activity “Trials of Eternity” for this. This way, you’ll receive not only the required “Strange Coins”, but also rank progress with Xur. The rank progress will be important later for the “Magnum Opus” quest.
By the way: Xur loves “Strange Coins”: These special coins are also a relic from the old Destiny 1 times. Previously, “Strange Coins” were necessary in Destiny 1 to buy exotic weapons, gear, or engrams. Thanks to the 30th anniversary, this currency is back and is a great reminder for many players.
If you want to get to know Xur a bit better, we reveal 5 secrets about him in this article:
Step 2: Complete 3 bounties from the mysterious Starhorse
Once that’s done, the quest requires completing three of the so-called “Starhorse bounties”.
Where can I find the Starhorse? The Starhorse is an NPC you can find in the new location “Eternity”. That’s where you can also visit Xur in his treasure chamber. It offers you daily and weekly bounties there.
The menu for the bounties from the Starhorse in Eternity.
Difficult bounties give you bonus progress. However, you can only complete the bounties one at a time since you can only carry one bounty at a time. So pick one and then start the 6-player activity “Trials of Eternity” via the navigator. The activity features a player search in normal difficulty.
Step 3: Obtain a “Strange Key” from Xur
Once you reach reputation rank 4, you will receive the “Strange Key”.
This quest step is relatively easy, especially if you follow our tip and played the activity “Trials of Eternity” for the “Strange Coins”. To acquire the key from Xur, you must have reached at least “Strange Favor” rank 4.
Step 4: Enter the area of the “Trials of Eternity”
With the key in your inventory, you can now enter the area of the 6-player activity. It is directly accessible from Xur’s treasure chamber by passing through the interstellar fog that teleports you away. We have marked the entrance for you.
This is how you enter the area of the “Trials of Eternity”.
Now lower the barrier and follow the quest diamond: Once there, keep to the right. There is a type of “map” on a stone, which is a part of a gear. Here, you can activate the strange key and lower a barrier that opens the path to a new area. If you look closely, you can see the Bungie gear there.
Have you recognized the Bungie gear?
Find the “Anomalous Object” in the Cryo Pod: The quest diamond will guide you again. Walk towards the gear. There you will find the entrance to a cave. Various jumping passages will follow that you need to complete on your way. Once that’s done, you’ll reach a Cryo Pod that you can open. Here, you will receive the last part to obtain the exotic pistol “Pathfinder”.
Step 5: Visit Banshee-44 in the Tower
The final quest step sends you to the gunsmith Banshee-44. Because your pistol, the “Anomalous Object”, is not yet ready for use. He will repair it for you. In the Tower, you will then receive the finished weapon and complete the quest.
How to get the Masterwork Catalyst for the “Pathfinder” pistol?
This exotic pistol also received a Masterwork Catalyst, just like the Gjallarhorn. However, the catalyst is tied to further reputation rank progress with Xur.
To get the catalyst, you need the “Anomalous Access Card”: To make the weapon a Masterwork, you need the “Anomalous Access Card”. You will receive it as soon as you reach reputation rank 16 with Xur. You must therefore play the activity “Trials of Eternity” and complete bounties to level up the rank. Daily and additional bounties from Xur are ideal for this.
At rank 16, you will receive the “Anomalous Access Card”.
How to activate the Masterwork Catalyst: Once you have obtained the catalyst for “Pathfinder”, you need to kill 700 enemies with the “Pathfinder” pistol. Killing other Guardians with it grants you extra progress.
This is what the “Pathfinder” Catalyst can do: The weapon generates Spheres of Power as a Masterwork. Additionally, it also gains the perk “The Rock”.
After the last shot, secondary fire can be activated, consuming a portion of your ammunition reserves.
Your next grenade will also be transformed into a cluster grenade.
Cool Halo effect: Your grenade will thus transform into one of the original Halo grenades.
Have you been able to try the weapon? What do you think of the Halo 1 classic in Destiny 2? Usable or just a nice reminder of old times?
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Call of Duty: Warzone has a new map that is currently playable in Early Access. This evening at 6 PM, all players can access the map and the main information on download size and content of the Pacific update can be found here.
Update December 9 – 5:10 PM: The new map is now completely online for everyone! If there are any issues, you can find our live ticker for the release here.
With its largest update to date, the free Call of Duty: Warzone brings a new map to the game and a lot of fresh content:
The new map “Caldera” – a Pacific island
Nearly 40 new weapons from Vanguard
Planes and anti-air trucks as vehicles
New modes featuring Vanguard weapons
We provide important information such as details about the download and the transition process. Additionally, an overview of some changes you can expect.
All about the download – release, size, preload, server downtime
When does the update come out? Season 1 and the Pacific update are already online. However, before the Early Access ends at 6 PM, you only have access to Rebirth Island.
How big is the download? The developers indicate the following download sizes:
PlayStation 5: 44.7 GB
PlayStation 4: 44.7 GB
Xbox Series: 41.2 GB
Xbox One: 41.2 GB
PC: 37.8 or 69.1 GB (with CoD MW)
Which launcher do I use to start Warzone? Warzone stays in the launcher of Modern Warfare, and you must start the download through this game.
What about Vanguard in Season 1? The premium title of Call of Duty will also receive new content for multiplayer and its zombie mode with Season 1. You can find all information about Season 1 here:
When can I play Caldera? The Pacific update will be playable on December 8 at 6 PM. However, not all players will have access to the new map “Caldera” at that time.
Only buyers of CoD: Vanguard can start immediately and dive into the game modes on the new map. If you haven’t purchased Vanguard, you’ll have to wait an additional 24 hours:
Vanguard buyers: Caldera access on 08.12. at 6 PM
Non-buyers: Caldera access on 09.12. at 6 PM
During these 24 hours, non-buyers will only have access to 2 versions of the small “Rebirth Island” map: “Resurgence” and “Mini Royale” will be available at launch.
Watch the release trailer for the new map here:
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CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay
What does the release playlist look like?
Vanguard Royale
Solo, Duo, Trio, 4-player
Vanguard Resurgence
4-player
Battle Royale
4-player
Plunder
3-player
What is “Vanguard Royale”? The new game mode focuses on the Vanguard weapons and you can only use firearms from the latest CoD. Additionally, there are the new vehicles – planes and an anti-air truck. Some equipment and modern items will also not be available:
In the regular Battle Royale, only the previously known vehicles and all weapons – including the new Vanguard weapons – will be available for now.
More about Vanguard Royale and the changes in the regular Battle Royale can be found in the patch notes of the Pacific update:
What is there to know about the map? The new map “Caldera” is a volcanic island in the middle of the Pacific and feels very different from the old map “Verdansk”. Instead of gray concrete walls from the Cold War, you enter a green island paradise with many beaches, vacation vibes, and no skyscrapers with endless staircases.
The developers report that the new map resembles the old map only in one aspect: its size. Otherwise, we get a whole new experience that has been created based on feedback to Warzone since its release.
If you want to take a tour of the new map right away, you can find early gameplay of Caldera here:
What else is coming to the game? Warzone is not just getting a new map. The Pacific update is a complete overhaul that will influence many aspects of the game and create a completely new player experience.
The Twitch streamer Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp gave a major interview to a US newspaper. The journalist summarizes the streamer’s daily life as one characterized by hours of playing League of Legends, anger, rage, and isolation. The streamer wonders about the article: It sounds as if he is lonely. He actually wants it that way – he just doesn’t need friends.
An article in the Washington Post reported about Tyler1: The report depicts the streamer’s life as isolated, living only with his girlfriend and family in a small village, revolving around LoL, the gym, and little more. Themes of the article are “loneliness,” “anger,” and the feeling of being constantly watched. Tyler1 suffers from too little sleep, an obsessive-compulsive disorder, and regularly takes Adderall.
Tyler1 now comments on the article and wonders what people are doing. This is the life he wishes for.
This is Tyler1’s reaction: The Twitch streamer says he is really surprised by the reaction to the article. The reporter spent a day with him and Tyler1 was practically smiling all the time and everything was great. But then the article became a “sob story.”
When the report was published, Tyler1 received hundreds of messages asking if he was okay. He couldn’t understand it at all, because he didn’t know about the article before it came out.
He goes through the article live on his Twitch stream:
About a passage in the article stating that he “looked depressed,” Tyler1 says that on that day he lost 10 out of 11 LoL matches and just had a streak of bad luck. That happens sometimes. He just had a bad day.
Regarding the note that he suffers from too little sleep, Tyler1 points out that he has now been diagnosed with sleep apnea and looks forward to the treatment.
The phrasing that he “dropped out of college” is explicitly criticized by Tyler1, saying it sounds like he quit due to poor grades. However, he had good grades and consciously decided to leave university to pursue “other interests.”
He is also annoyed by a passage stating that there are “dozens of bottles of Adderall” on his nightstand. That sounds as if he takes them like Tic Tacs – that’s not the case. He suffers from an attention disorder and takes medication for it.
Statements that the house is “run down” or there is “garbage” everywhere also bother Tyler1 a little. The house is “not that run down,” just a bit old. The garbage is mainly fan mail.
“I don’t want friends in real life”
This is what he says about his loneliness: Tyler1 is bothered by the statement that no one visits him in the apartment except his girlfriend and family. While that is true, it sounds as though he longs for companionship. But that is not the case at all.
Tyler1 says he has no interest in friends in real life. He could move to Alaska with his wife, cat, and family and it would be okay for him.
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According to Tyler1, the journalist could also have written exactly the opposite article. He posed for photos for hours, where he was grinning widely and making triumphant gestures. However, the photographer then chose a picture where he looked thoughtful and sad.
Tyler1 consistently denies being rich
What else stands out? Tyler1 consistently contradicts any statement that he earns anywhere near what is described in the article. It states that he
earns $200,000 a month
has earned $5 million in recent years
owns a sports car worth $170,000
his manager rejects any advertising offer below $20,000
All of this is denied by Tyler1, rolling his eyes and calling it “fake news,” assuring his chat that he actually makes hardly any money. The car was also just rented.
On the statement in the article that his girlfriend earns $200,000 a year, Tyler1 exclaims, “You earn the bread! Why am I even still streaming?”
Even if Tyler completely gets into his role as a persona when it comes to “money,” the Twitch streamer gets angry at one point.
When it comes to how much his life is influenced by the Twitch chat, Tyler1 shows that he is indeed as affected as described in the article.
He gets upset about how relentless his chat can be at times. There are people demanding a “24-hour marathon” stream as compensation, just because Tyler1 had to cancel one or two streams due to illness. He then scolds the chat – apparently some have not got their lives under control.
Tyler1 cuddles up with LoL star Faker – but does not seem to be 2 meters tall.
“Get a job” comment
This is how he reacts to the comments: Under the article, there are also some comments from readers of the Washington Post.
In one comment, it says that Tyler1 should finally grow up and get a job.
The streamer can only chuckle about this. He calls the writer of the comment a “boomer”, someone who is out of touch and not up to date, and offers to meet up.
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This is what’s behind it: What looks like daily life and “normal life” to Tyler1 may seem to an outsider like a life marked by constant repetition, anger, and isolation. It seems hard for many to believe that Tyler1 really chose this life, but he assures that this is indeed the case.
The idea that he might be lonely is completely rejected by Tyler1. He simply says he has absolutely no interest in things like “friends.”
At some points, however, the image shakes a bit:
When Tyler1 talks about how his control disorder is getting worse since he started streaming, and he can no longer cope when anything feels “wrong” with his equipment or his positioning.
A passage in the article stating that many acquaintances of Tyler1’s friends had burnout and had to stop streaming, Tyler1 only comments with “It’s true.”
Also, the fact that his girlfriend actually wishes for a completely different life and talks in the article about missing contact with other people seems to be a sore point. She also wants to get married and desires 3 to 5 children – Tyler1 only comments with “Noted.”
This already seems like not everything is as great in the self-chosen gamer paradise. It’s understandable why people asked after the article if Tyler1 is still okay.
In fact, a major LoL player had to end his career because of exactly the kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder Tyler1 describes:
New World is getting a new update today, December 9. However, it is not the major December patch, but update 1.1.2. This update focuses on server merges and housing compensation. We will reveal the patch notes and how long the servers will be down.
What’s included in the update? Patch 1.1.2 is a small but important update. It brings the following new features:
The technical foundations for server mergers are being established
The limited-time world event “Truthan Terror” has been disabled, but it is expected to return in the future
Players should now be able to repurchase and utilize the housing content lost during the rollback. Issues concerning housing taxes should also have been fixed
When will the patch be released? The update will be applied today at 8:00 AM. You can find the complete patch notes in the New World forum.
How long will the maintenance take? The developers have scheduled about 3 hours for maintenance. The servers should be online again by 11:00 AM German time.
When will the December patch arrive? There is still no exact release date for the major December update. However, the winter event is planned to start on Tuesday, December 14. A release by Tuesday at the latest is the current plan.
The EU servers Ishtakar, Metsola, Glitnir, Kalevala, Zu-Vendis and Phaeacia will all be integrated into the server Caer Sidi
The South American servers Tuma, Svarga, Rukh and Patala will all be integrated into Irkalla
When will these merges take place? The merge of Mardi and Brittia is scheduled for today along with the patch. The other two merges will take place on Friday, December 10, at 8:00 AM German time.
The merges are important for many servers that have very few players left. This leads to issues, particularly in the battle for territories:
In League of Legends the Pre-Season 12 is currently running. This is being used by Riot Games to introduce some major changes or conduct experiments. On the test server, there is now an adjusted version of the Summoner Spell “Teleport,” which, however, is not well received.
What kind of spell is this? The Teleport is a special ability that allows a player to teleport to a friendly tower, minion, or ward. This spell is particularly popular on the top lane, so the player can also influence the events on the other lanes.
Teleport is usually used to:
Get back to your own lane quickly after a death or a shopping trip
Carry out a gank on the bot lane
Get involved in the fight for the dragon
However, this flexibility seems to no longer be desired in the future.
What is changing? On the test server, Teleport can now only be used on friendly structures – that is, on towers. Only after 14 minutes is there an “Unleashed” version of Teleport, which then also allows the jump to minions or wards.
The casting time has, however, been reduced from 4.5 to 4 seconds.
This is what the Teleport looks like on the test server.
A major intervention in the early game and a strong separation of the top lane
How is the change being received? On reddit, many players are reacting negatively to the change. It significantly impacts the early game of a match. The Teleport was a popular method to help your own bot lane and forced players on the top lane into a decision:
Should I return to the lane quickly to farm?
Should I keep the Teleport to help the other lanes?
Additionally, the Teleport could also be used to change the status of the lane because the minion to which you teleport does not move and briefly halts the subsequent minions and also becomes invulnerable.
Such decisions will be taken away from players in the future, criticizes user PhantomRager (via reddit):
I am a top lane player and I do not like this change. Finding the right moment to use TP to the bot lane requires skill. You can’t just risk a TP to the bot lane because if you don’t get something, the enemy has 2 free waves and at least one plating. Or he also comes to the bot lane. It’s not that a Teleport to the bot lane was free.
Also, reddit user SirVampyr believes that LoL generally allows less and less decision-making: “Maybe I’m just a LoL boomer since I’ve been playing since 2010, but the way they [the developers] are becoming increasingly specific with their changes somehow destroys the discovery of new tactics and options.”
Players now fear that they will only stay on their top lane for the first 14 minutes and will have no influence on the game events.
Teleports to wards will only be possible from minute 14 onwards.
The top lane is becoming increasingly separated: Some players even joke that Riot is completely separating the top lane from the game and increasingly protecting the bot lane in return. The influence of the top lane on the game is quite low when they can no longer help either the bot lane or the dragon.
Some players therefore joke that the top lane could just be put into its own game:
VanilleOfDead writes: “So, when will the top lane finally be packed into its own instance of Howling Abyss [the ARAM map]? (via reddit).
However, the changes are currently only on the test server. Whether they will actually be adopted in League of Legends will be shown by patch 11.25, which is set to arrive on December 22.
Everything about the team changes in Pre-Season 12 in LoL:
The new change to Teleport, however, is sparking a lot of discussion. What do you think of the adjustment? Do you like it or do you think it’s unnecessary?
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CoD Warzone disappoints its console players with the Pacific update as the FoV slider (English: Field of View slider) is missing. Many had wished for it for consoles, but it is not included after all. This is not well received by fans.
What is the problem? Many console players of CoD Warzone are not fully satisfied with the latest update. The FOV slider, which some have been wanting for a long time, has not been added to the game even with the latest Pacific update.
This causes disappointment and leaves some even frustrated. Some would have preferred this feature over the new Caldera map, which makes up the main part of the Pacific update.
What is a FoV slider? This allows you to adjust your field of view. If you turn up the FoV slider, you see more of the game. The visible area is larger, allowing you to recognize enemies at the edge of the screen that you would not see otherwise.
Even for MeinMMO author and Warzone veteran Maik Schneider, the FoV slider is one of the features that dampens his hype for the Pacific update:
Many other console players see it the same way, feeling rather disappointed with the launch of the update.
FoV slider is for some console players “everything we wanted”
Why do so many want this feature? One of the main reasons is that PC players can modify their field of view. This gives them an advantage over console players, in addition to mouse and keyboard control.
In the worst case, players have to readjust every time they switch from one of the titles to Warzone or forgo the feature there to avoid this.
This is how players react to the missing feature: In the subreddit for CoD Warzone, it is clear how angry some are. While they look forward to the new Caldera map, a FoV slider has been on the wish list for some for a long time and is almost even more important.
For example, user bowromir writes: “[…] Like most of us, I expected Warzone to get a desperately needed update. Above all, I was hoping for a next-gen version with improved graphics and the desperately needed FoV slider.” (via reddit)
GorshGuy says: “It’s not even about it being unfair. Going from 120 FoV in Vanguard to 80 in Warzone is just disgusting.” (via reddit)
tzargilly agrees: “Yes, before you had the option […], it was fine. But going from 120 FoV [in Vanguard] to Warzone isn’t even fun because it just feels outdated. I won’t play much Warzone if they don’t add it.” (via reddit)
Some are now calling for not investing any more money in the Battle Pass for Warzone until the feature is added. They want to protest.
The communication from developer Raven regarding this issue is also criticized, as the developer did not clearly express whether the feature is included or not until the actual release of the update.
Is there hope? Some players suspect that the FoV slider could be added shortly. The reason for this lies in the patch notes for the Pacific update. Apparently, the FoV slider was briefly listed but then removed (via reddit).
Whether it was a simple error or whether the feature was actually planned for launch and then had to be removed is unclear. Currently, there is also no official statement on the issue.
How is the update otherwise received? Despite the anger over the missing FoV slider, the new map is receiving a lot of positive feedback. Many players feel reminded of competitors like the battle royale games Fortnite or PUBG when playing Caldera. You can also follow the launch in our live ticker.
However, there are also skeptical voices regarding the new airplanes. Additionally, another topic is causing frustration as another highly announced feature is missing at the launch of the Caldera map and the Pacific update:
The new TOTW 12 in FIFA 22 is now known. We show you which players made it into the new Team of the Week.
This is the TOTW: The TOTW features players every week who have made a strong impact in real football. They receive so-called “Inform” cards that reflect this performance.
In addition, there is always a “Featured” card in the new TOTW. This is a weaker player who receives a few more points than the other cards.
How can you get TOTW cards? You can pull TOTW cards from packs, but you will need a lot of luck for that. Alternatively, you can find the Inform cards on the FUT transfer market, but they do cost a lot of money.
These players are in the new TOTW 12: The new Team of the Week 12 has some exciting cards to offer. Especially the new Inform card of Coman (87) is likely to be interesting for players with Bundesliga teams. But Immobile (88) and Bernardo Silva (87) also receive exciting upgrades.
The feature player this week is former Frankfurt player Jovic, who makes a big jump from 79 to 84 points in total rating.
TOTW 12 Starting XI:
GK: Akinfeev (83)
CB: Bastoni (86)
LB: Alex Moreno (82)
CB: Konsa (82)
RM: Coman (87)
CM: Bernardo Silva (87)
CM: Henderson (86)
CAM: Savanier (85)
ST: Immobile (88)
ST: Jovic (84)
ST: Schick (82)
TOTW 12 Bench:
GK: Vargas (81)
RB: Guilbert (81)
CB: Szalai (81)
LM: Grifo (84)
ST: Rodriguez (82)
LW: Terrier (81)
ST: Livaja (81)
GK: Davies (78)
CM: Kunimoto (77)
ST: Linssen (80)
ST: Selmani (76)
ST: Sene (70)
The Bundesliga in TOTW 12
These Bundesliga players are included: This week, three Bundesliga players have managed to secure a spot in the new TOTW.
Kingsley Coman receives a new 87-rated card, switching from left to right wing. The card impresses with incredible pace and outstanding dribbling stats. This should make it a strong option for the right wing.
Patrick Schick (82) scored a hat-trick and rightly earns his place in the new TOTW. His new card may not be the fastest, but it has decent stats in shooting and dribbling.
Vincenco Grifo receives his second Inform card in FUT 22 and has now reached an 84 rating in TOTW 12. A solid card that should be particularly interesting for starter teams.
