New World wanted to offer a character transfer starting from October 17, but that is not going to happen now. The developers are delaying the transfer by another good week. MeinMMO explains the current state of affairs.
Here’s what it’s about: In the first days after the release of New World, the game struggled with endlessly long queues. To counter this issue, many additional servers were opened. To ensure you can play with your friends soon, New World is providing free server transfers for your character.
Many players and even entire companies (the guilds in New World) are already waiting to switch servers.
Server transfer in New World delayed once again, will come in a week
When will the server transfer come? The developers have updated their post in the New World forum and explained that the server transfer will be delayed (via forums.newworld.com).
We have tested the final parts of the server transfer system and are ready, but we have made the difficult decision to postpone it until next week.
We have been working uninterrupted on this feature every day to meet our timeline estimates, but releasing it now would mean downtime, server balance changes due to transfers, wars that cannot be conducted due to different schedules, and similar issues.
In their post, the developers explain that they do not want to release the feature because it would cause issues. This could lead to downtime or an imbalance on the servers, or wars (the important PvP element in the game) could not be coordinated.
In the future, they want to provide players with more details about how the transfers work and what the developers have learned from this feature regarding the game:
You can expect multiple announcements from our team in the near future, including more precise details on how we will introduce the transfer function and a deep insight into the lessons we have learned in the past weeks.
Is there a specific date? No, the developers did not mention a specific date; the feature is expected to be activated sometime next week. If we receive more accurate information, you will find it right here with us on MeinMMO.
In the patch notes for New World from October 6, the team wrote that the feature for the server transfer was supposed to be activated in the week of the 10th. However, due to technical difficulties, the release has now been postponed by a week to October 17. Now the team is postponing this date again by about a week.
If you want to know how to change servers in New World, then check out our overview article. Here we present to you how it is supposed to work:
Many fans wish for black side plates for their PS5 consoles, but Sony has previously prevented sales by third-party vendors. One of these sellers has now gone so far as to provoke the publisher with their sales. Now Sony is reacting.
What are these side plates? Currently, the PS5 is only available in white. However, the white side covers of the console, called faceplates or side plates, are easily replaceable. Sony had even shown in a video how to disassemble the PS5.
For this reason, various vendors started adding colorful side plates to their offerings. Because the flashy design of the PS5 does not appeal to every buyer of the console. However, one manufacturer has now crossed a line, and Sony has reacted.
This is what the manufacturer did: On the manufacturer’s website, dbrand, a few months ago, one could see various stylish side plate designs along with plenty of jabs at Sony. For instance, it was stated that they deserved a Nobel Prize for fixing Sony’s “monumental failures in poor design.”
In the descriptions of the side plate offers for the PS5, dbrand mocked Sony and provoked the publisher to a lawsuit. They also joked about Sony on Twitter. dbrand even posted a photo of a plate with the caption: “Get your [plate] before Sony’s lawyers do.
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Here’s how Sony is reacting now: The dbrand team posted a letter from Sony on Reddit (via reddit.com) In the letter, Sony’s lawyers demand that dbrand “immediately and permanently cease all marketing and promotional activities for faceplates with the product configuration of the PS5 faceplates from SIE or any similar product configuration, including without limitation all faceplates currently offered for sale on dbrand.com.”
This specifically concerns the violation of intellectual property rights, as the product design of the PS5 is protected, and manufacturers are only allowed to produce backplates and other accessories for the PS5 with Sony’s permission. However, Sony had not granted dbrand such permission.
The manufacturers’ response on Reddit was overall unfriendly: They couldn’t understand Sony’s behavior since they were only offering backplates and were not a loss-making venture for Sony. After all, anyone wanting to use a backplate still needs a PS5:
Instead of answering them, we’d rather get straight to the point: We have decided to comply with the demands of the terrorists… For now.
If you currently visit the official dbrand site, you will find that the PS5 plates have indeed disappeared from there. Instead, there’s a long list of all articles published on the topic.
dbrand is not an unknown entity and sells, in addition to such side plates, so-called skins for smartphones and protective covers for small devices. For example, the vendor had a YouTuber throw iPod cases at him for money to demonstrate how durable his product was. The community found this extremely funny and praised the action.
If you are interested in more about the PS5, you might also find this appealing:
Manufacturers of side plates are in a tough situation
The discussion about dbrand is not the first case where Sony is taking action against manufacturers of such side plates. The manufacturers who offer colorful plates for the PS5 are hitting a nerve with many users who are not enthusiastic about the white design of the PS5.
For example, in the case of Customize My Plates, they were forced by Sony’s lawyers to cease the sale of colorful side plates. Here, Sony argued that the colorful side plates, like the PS5, are the intellectual property of Sony and that they would take action against the company as soon as the plates hit the market.
Thus, Sony’s reaction is also not surprising in this case. The company behind the PS5 has always consistently acted against all offers such as backplates or black designs for the PS5.
What do you think? Did the vendor go too far, and did Sony have to respond, or do you think Sony’s actions are wrong? Let us know in the comments.
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Valve plans to remove all games with cryptocurrency and NFTs from their Steam store. Some titles have already disappeared; however, the second largest MMORPG is still there.
This has happened on Steam: The gaming platform Steam recently changed its rules for publishing games. The change affects all games that are based on blockchain technology and support NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens, via Wikipedia) and cryptocurrencies.
With blockchain technology and NFTs, content can be created that cannot be manipulated or forged. In MMORPGs, users can store unlocked abilities or items using blockchain.
The new rule was added as the 13th point in the list of games “that should not be published on Steam.” Games offering this will now be removed from the platform.
More on the topic of blockchain in gaming can be found here:
Among the games being removed is the indie adventure Age of Rust, which was supposed to be released on Steam in 2022. The developers communicated the ban to their community in several tweets and expressed their disappointment about Valve’s decision.
In the tweets, the developers stated that they had always been transparent in their communications regarding NFTs with Valve. They are now looking for a new platform for their game because they believe blockchain games are the future of
The second largest MMORPG is on Steam, but no one knows for how much longer
This MMORPG is still in the store: It currently seems that not all games with cryptocurrencies and NFTs have been removed from the store. Among the remaining games is, for example, the large MMORPG MIR4, which until recently was the MMORPG with the most players on Steam (as of October 16, 2021, at 12 PM).
In the reviews, players complain about monotonous gameplay, bots, and hackers as well as strong monetization through the in-game shop. However, earning money through cryptocurrency is praised, which may also be the main reason for the surprisingly high player numbers despite poor reviews.
MIR4 is still on Steam. The red notice that the game has been removed from the store, like in the case of Age of Rust, is not present here. However, it is doubtful how long this will continue under the new Steam regulations.
Age of Rust has already been removed. MIR4 is likely to face the same fate soon
Epic welcomes the games
This is what Tim Sweeney says: After the news about the banning of games with cryptocurrencies and NFTs on Steam became known, the CEO of Epic Games commented on the issue. In a tweet, he wrote that “Games that use blockchain technology are welcome in the Epic Game Store, as long as they comply with all relevant laws […].”
The games must, according to Sweeney, have the corresponding notices in their terms of service and appropriate age ratings. He concluded by adding that Epic itself does not use cryptocurrencies in its games, but it welcomes innovation in technology and finance.
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Sweeney’s reaction is not surprising. The Epic Game Store is in direct competition with Steam and has prided itself from the beginning on being fairer to developers. For instance, by only charging 12% of revenue as a fee, instead of the 30% that Steam does.
Epic has therefore secured exclusivity rights to several large games multiple times, which should bring them new customers and advantages over Steam. These include, for example, Metro: Exodus or the time exclusivity of Red Dead Redemption 2.
It is not excluded that after the ban on Steam, the developers of the banned games may find a new home at Epic.
Those looking for a direct alternative to WoW or FFXIV may not be happy here. Because there are no classic dungeons and raids, and you will also have to forgo an overarching story.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Black Desert offers its own client that you can download directly from the website. The MMORPG is also available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Place 2 – Final Fantasy XIV
Focus of the MMORPG: Theme park, story, and instances
Player count: 28,161 average players in the last 30 days
Player counts trend: Increasing
Business model: Base game Free2Play, subscription, and Buy2Play for new expansions
Developer: Square Enix
What kind of game is this? Final Fantasy XIV originally released in 2010 and received harsh criticism. In 2013, it underwent a major relaunch called “A Realm Reborn.” Since then, it has been one of the most popular MMORPGs.
The game resembles classic Japanese RPGs, largely due to its strong focus on story. In the endgame, you will face many challenging raids and challenges. However, you will need to get accustomed to the combat system, which feels clunky and sluggish, especially at the beginning.
The game world is enormous, and there are various classes referred to as “jobs.” The special thing is that you can level them all with one character. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV is regularly updated with new patches and even major expansions. In November, the next expansion Endwalker will be released, which we’ve introduced in detail.
For whom is it interesting? Final Fantasy XIV is particularly appealing to players who:
Find the story very important in an MMORPG
Prefer games with tab-targeting as a combat system
Enjoy following a linear story
Want to prove themselves with other players in dungeons and raids
Are okay with the Japanese setting
Those looking for an action-packed MMORPG with dodge rolls and blocking will not find happiness here. The game also shows its age in terms of interface and graphics. Additionally, there are almost no PvP content, and the instanced modes that do exist typically have long wait times.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Final Fantasy XIV is available both on Steam and in its own launcher, as well as for Mac, PS4, and PS5. Unfortunately, Xbox console users currently have to forgo Final Fantasy XIV.
FFXIV provides crossplay between platforms, provided you and your friends play on the same data center.
Place 1 – New World
Focus of the MMORPG: Crafting, exploration, and PvP in the endgame
Player count: 511,171 average players in the last 30 days
Player counts trend: Just released on September 28
Business model: Buy2Play
Developer: Amazon Games
What kind of game is this?New World is the latest MMORPG on the list and just had its release on September 28. It was originally developed as a PvP title with some survival aspects, but now it also aims to attract classic MMORPG fans.
The quest system has been revised, and new world bosses and especially 6 completely new dungeons have been added to the game. Additionally, PvP in the open world is now optional. However, if activated, players can eliminate enemies from an opposing company and conquer forts on the map.
The highlights of the game are the gathering and crafting system, which feels incredibly rewarding, as well as the endgame wars where players fight in 50v50 battles for territories.
The combat system requires active targeting and dodging and feels incredibly weighty. However, it is significantly slower than in games like ESO or Black Desert. This makes it more tactical but may not appeal to every player.
Criticism has also been directed at the rather weak quest design and the lack of an overarching story. However, if you wish, you can find small lore snippets on the ground to learn more about the world.
The English YouTuber Zizaran documented his experiences with New World in a video:
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For whom is it interesting? New World caters to players who:
Are generally looking for a completely new MMO with a fresh setting
Enjoy gathering and crafting
Look for an MMORPG with an active combat system and dodge rolls
Like PvP but don’t want to constantly compete against other players
Don’t require classes, as New World lets your playstyle be defined entirely by your equipment
Those in search of a new theme park MMORPG will only find limited satisfaction in New World. There are no exciting quests and no overarching story. Currently, the number of dungeons is still quite small, and there are no raids.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Nowhere. New World is currently only playable via Steam. Whether there will ever be a version outside of the platform or for consoles is currently unknown.
What is this game about? As in the previous month, we list MIR 4 here as a bonus game. With an average of 34,415 players in the last 30 days, the title would actually be in second place in the ranking.
However, there are some aspects that annoy players about the title:
Those looking for an action-packed MMORPG with dodge rolls and blocking will not find happiness here. The game also shows its age in terms of interface and graphics. Additionally, there are almost no PvP content, and the instanced modes that do exist typically have long wait times.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Final Fantasy XIV is available both on Steam and in its own launcher, as well as for Mac, PS4, and PS5. Unfortunately, Xbox console users currently have to forgo Final Fantasy XIV.
FFXIV provides crossplay between platforms, provided you and your friends play on the same data center.
Place 1 – New World
Focus of the MMORPG: Crafting, exploration, and PvP in the endgame
Player count: 511,171 average players in the last 30 days
Player counts trend: Just released on September 28
Business model: Buy2Play
Developer: Amazon Games
What kind of game is this?New World is the latest MMORPG on the list and just had its release on September 28. It was originally developed as a PvP title with some survival aspects, but now it also aims to attract classic MMORPG fans.
The quest system has been revised, and new world bosses and especially 6 completely new dungeons have been added to the game. Additionally, PvP in the open world is now optional. However, if activated, players can eliminate enemies from an opposing company and conquer forts on the map.
The highlights of the game are the gathering and crafting system, which feels incredibly rewarding, as well as the endgame wars where players fight in 50v50 battles for territories.
The combat system requires active targeting and dodging and feels incredibly weighty. However, it is significantly slower than in games like ESO or Black Desert. This makes it more tactical but may not appeal to every player.
Criticism has also been directed at the rather weak quest design and the lack of an overarching story. However, if you wish, you can find small lore snippets on the ground to learn more about the world.
The English YouTuber Zizaran documented his experiences with New World in a video:
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For whom is it interesting? New World caters to players who:
Are generally looking for a completely new MMO with a fresh setting
Enjoy gathering and crafting
Look for an MMORPG with an active combat system and dodge rolls
Like PvP but don’t want to constantly compete against other players
Don’t require classes, as New World lets your playstyle be defined entirely by your equipment
Those in search of a new theme park MMORPG will only find limited satisfaction in New World. There are no exciting quests and no overarching story. Currently, the number of dungeons is still quite small, and there are no raids.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Nowhere. New World is currently only playable via Steam. Whether there will ever be a version outside of the platform or for consoles is currently unknown.
What is this game about? As in the previous month, we list MIR 4 here as a bonus game. With an average of 34,415 players in the last 30 days, the title would actually be in second place in the ranking.
However, there are some aspects that annoy players about the title:
Those looking for a direct alternative to WoW or FFXIV may not be happy here. Because there are no classic dungeons and raids, and you will also have to forgo an overarching story.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Black Desert offers its own client that you can download directly from the website. The MMORPG is also available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Place 2 – Final Fantasy XIV
Focus of the MMORPG: Theme park, story, and instances
Player count: 28,161 average players in the last 30 days
Player counts trend: Increasing
Business model: Base game Free2Play, subscription, and Buy2Play for new expansions
Developer: Square Enix
What kind of game is this? Final Fantasy XIV originally released in 2010 and received harsh criticism. In 2013, it underwent a major relaunch called “A Realm Reborn.” Since then, it has been one of the most popular MMORPGs.
The game resembles classic Japanese RPGs, largely due to its strong focus on story. In the endgame, you will face many challenging raids and challenges. However, you will need to get accustomed to the combat system, which feels clunky and sluggish, especially at the beginning.
The game world is enormous, and there are various classes referred to as “jobs.” The special thing is that you can level them all with one character. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV is regularly updated with new patches and even major expansions. In November, the next expansion Endwalker will be released, which we’ve introduced in detail.
For whom is it interesting? Final Fantasy XIV is particularly appealing to players who:
Find the story very important in an MMORPG
Prefer games with tab-targeting as a combat system
Enjoy following a linear story
Want to prove themselves with other players in dungeons and raids
Are okay with the Japanese setting
Those looking for an action-packed MMORPG with dodge rolls and blocking will not find happiness here. The game also shows its age in terms of interface and graphics. Additionally, there are almost no PvP content, and the instanced modes that do exist typically have long wait times.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Final Fantasy XIV is available both on Steam and in its own launcher, as well as for Mac, PS4, and PS5. Unfortunately, Xbox console users currently have to forgo Final Fantasy XIV.
FFXIV provides crossplay between platforms, provided you and your friends play on the same data center.
Place 1 – New World
Focus of the MMORPG: Crafting, exploration, and PvP in the endgame
Player count: 511,171 average players in the last 30 days
Player counts trend: Just released on September 28
Business model: Buy2Play
Developer: Amazon Games
What kind of game is this?New World is the latest MMORPG on the list and just had its release on September 28. It was originally developed as a PvP title with some survival aspects, but now it also aims to attract classic MMORPG fans.
The quest system has been revised, and new world bosses and especially 6 completely new dungeons have been added to the game. Additionally, PvP in the open world is now optional. However, if activated, players can eliminate enemies from an opposing company and conquer forts on the map.
The highlights of the game are the gathering and crafting system, which feels incredibly rewarding, as well as the endgame wars where players fight in 50v50 battles for territories.
The combat system requires active targeting and dodging and feels incredibly weighty. However, it is significantly slower than in games like ESO or Black Desert. This makes it more tactical but may not appeal to every player.
Criticism has also been directed at the rather weak quest design and the lack of an overarching story. However, if you wish, you can find small lore snippets on the ground to learn more about the world.
The English YouTuber Zizaran documented his experiences with New World in a video:
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For whom is it interesting? New World caters to players who:
Are generally looking for a completely new MMO with a fresh setting
Enjoy gathering and crafting
Look for an MMORPG with an active combat system and dodge rolls
Like PvP but don’t want to constantly compete against other players
Don’t require classes, as New World lets your playstyle be defined entirely by your equipment
Those in search of a new theme park MMORPG will only find limited satisfaction in New World. There are no exciting quests and no overarching story. Currently, the number of dungeons is still quite small, and there are no raids.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Nowhere. New World is currently only playable via Steam. Whether there will ever be a version outside of the platform or for consoles is currently unknown.
What is this game about? As in the previous month, we list MIR 4 here as a bonus game. With an average of 34,415 players in the last 30 days, the title would actually be in second place in the ranking.
However, there are some aspects that annoy players about the title:
MMORPGs are becoming increasingly popular on Steam. We at MeinMMO summarize for you which of the online role-playing games had the most players on Steam in October 2021.
How was the list created? For this list, we looked at the average number of players over the last 30 days for each game. To do this, we used the Steamcharts website, which analyzes and prepares the data from Steam.
However, this list represents only the pure player numbers on Steam. Many MMORPGs also offer a dedicated client for download. Therefore, the total number of players will be correspondingly higher.
Nevertheless, the list is a good indicator of which games are currently popular and what changes have occurred compared to the previous month of September.
Focus of the MMORPG: Sandbox, grinding, and world exploration
Player count: 16,560 average players in the last 30 days
Player counts trend: Decreasing compared to last year
Business model: Buy2Play
Developer: Pearl Abyss
What kind of game is this?Black Desert is a sandbox MMORPG that promises you a lot of freedom. You can level up endlessly, acquire the best gear in various ways, and improve life skills like fishing or gathering. It also offers one of the best character editors on the market and a very action-packed combat system.
Particularly interesting is the economic system, which is entirely player-driven. With the help of NPC workers, you can even build a complex production network where you grow grain in a field and later process it into beer with additional ingredients.
However, Black Desert does not have a linear story or varied quests. You have to set your own goals, whether it’s grinding for level-ups, fighting strong world bosses, or participating in battles for outposts in PvP. The equipment system can be somewhat frustrating, as upgrades can fail and even downgrade your item.
A good overview of the MMORPG is provided by this video from the German YouTuber Entenburg:
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For whom is it interesting? Black Desert caters to players who:
Enjoy action-packed battles
Appreciate strong graphics in an MMORPG
Prefer to seek their own content rather than running from quest hub to quest hub
Want to grind without hesitation
Have no fear of PvP in the open world
Are frustrated resistant when upgrading equipment
Those in search of a new theme park MMORPG will only find limited satisfaction in New World. There are no exciting quests and no overarching story. Currently, the number of dungeons is still quite small, and there are no raids.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Nowhere. New World is currently only playable via Steam. Whether there will ever be a version outside of the platform or for consoles is currently unknown.
What is this game about? As in the previous month, we list MIR 4 here as a bonus game. With an average of 34,415 players in the last 30 days, the title would actually be in second place in the ranking.
However, there are some aspects that annoy players about the title:
Those looking for an action-packed MMORPG with dodge rolls and blocking will not find happiness here. The game also shows its age in terms of interface and graphics. Additionally, there are almost no PvP content, and the instanced modes that do exist typically have long wait times.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Final Fantasy XIV is available both on Steam and in its own launcher, as well as for Mac, PS4, and PS5. Unfortunately, Xbox console users currently have to forgo Final Fantasy XIV.
FFXIV provides crossplay between platforms, provided you and your friends play on the same data center.
Place 1 – New World
Focus of the MMORPG: Crafting, exploration, and PvP in the endgame
Player count: 511,171 average players in the last 30 days
Player counts trend: Just released on September 28
Business model: Buy2Play
Developer: Amazon Games
What kind of game is this?New World is the latest MMORPG on the list and just had its release on September 28. It was originally developed as a PvP title with some survival aspects, but now it also aims to attract classic MMORPG fans.
The quest system has been revised, and new world bosses and especially 6 completely new dungeons have been added to the game. Additionally, PvP in the open world is now optional. However, if activated, players can eliminate enemies from an opposing company and conquer forts on the map.
The highlights of the game are the gathering and crafting system, which feels incredibly rewarding, as well as the endgame wars where players fight in 50v50 battles for territories.
The combat system requires active targeting and dodging and feels incredibly weighty. However, it is significantly slower than in games like ESO or Black Desert. This makes it more tactical but may not appeal to every player.
Criticism has also been directed at the rather weak quest design and the lack of an overarching story. However, if you wish, you can find small lore snippets on the ground to learn more about the world.
The English YouTuber Zizaran documented his experiences with New World in a video:
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For whom is it interesting? New World caters to players who:
Are generally looking for a completely new MMO with a fresh setting
Enjoy gathering and crafting
Look for an MMORPG with an active combat system and dodge rolls
Like PvP but don’t want to constantly compete against other players
Don’t require classes, as New World lets your playstyle be defined entirely by your equipment
Those in search of a new theme park MMORPG will only find limited satisfaction in New World. There are no exciting quests and no overarching story. Currently, the number of dungeons is still quite small, and there are no raids.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Nowhere. New World is currently only playable via Steam. Whether there will ever be a version outside of the platform or for consoles is currently unknown.
What is this game about? As in the previous month, we list MIR 4 here as a bonus game. With an average of 34,415 players in the last 30 days, the title would actually be in second place in the ranking.
However, there are some aspects that annoy players about the title:
Those looking for a direct alternative to WoW or FFXIV may not be happy here. Because there are no classic dungeons and raids, and you will also have to forgo an overarching story.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Black Desert offers its own client that you can download directly from the website. The MMORPG is also available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Place 2 – Final Fantasy XIV
Focus of the MMORPG: Theme park, story, and instances
Player count: 28,161 average players in the last 30 days
Player counts trend: Increasing
Business model: Base game Free2Play, subscription, and Buy2Play for new expansions
Developer: Square Enix
What kind of game is this? Final Fantasy XIV originally released in 2010 and received harsh criticism. In 2013, it underwent a major relaunch called “A Realm Reborn.” Since then, it has been one of the most popular MMORPGs.
The game resembles classic Japanese RPGs, largely due to its strong focus on story. In the endgame, you will face many challenging raids and challenges. However, you will need to get accustomed to the combat system, which feels clunky and sluggish, especially at the beginning.
The game world is enormous, and there are various classes referred to as “jobs.” The special thing is that you can level them all with one character. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV is regularly updated with new patches and even major expansions. In November, the next expansion Endwalker will be released, which we’ve introduced in detail.
For whom is it interesting? Final Fantasy XIV is particularly appealing to players who:
Find the story very important in an MMORPG
Prefer games with tab-targeting as a combat system
Enjoy following a linear story
Want to prove themselves with other players in dungeons and raids
Are okay with the Japanese setting
Those looking for an action-packed MMORPG with dodge rolls and blocking will not find happiness here. The game also shows its age in terms of interface and graphics. Additionally, there are almost no PvP content, and the instanced modes that do exist typically have long wait times.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Final Fantasy XIV is available both on Steam and in its own launcher, as well as for Mac, PS4, and PS5. Unfortunately, Xbox console users currently have to forgo Final Fantasy XIV.
FFXIV provides crossplay between platforms, provided you and your friends play on the same data center.
Place 1 – New World
Focus of the MMORPG: Crafting, exploration, and PvP in the endgame
Player count: 511,171 average players in the last 30 days
Player counts trend: Just released on September 28
Business model: Buy2Play
Developer: Amazon Games
What kind of game is this?New World is the latest MMORPG on the list and just had its release on September 28. It was originally developed as a PvP title with some survival aspects, but now it also aims to attract classic MMORPG fans.
The quest system has been revised, and new world bosses and especially 6 completely new dungeons have been added to the game. Additionally, PvP in the open world is now optional. However, if activated, players can eliminate enemies from an opposing company and conquer forts on the map.
The highlights of the game are the gathering and crafting system, which feels incredibly rewarding, as well as the endgame wars where players fight in 50v50 battles for territories.
The combat system requires active targeting and dodging and feels incredibly weighty. However, it is significantly slower than in games like ESO or Black Desert. This makes it more tactical but may not appeal to every player.
Criticism has also been directed at the rather weak quest design and the lack of an overarching story. However, if you wish, you can find small lore snippets on the ground to learn more about the world.
The English YouTuber Zizaran documented his experiences with New World in a video:
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For whom is it interesting? New World caters to players who:
Are generally looking for a completely new MMO with a fresh setting
Enjoy gathering and crafting
Look for an MMORPG with an active combat system and dodge rolls
Like PvP but don’t want to constantly compete against other players
Don’t require classes, as New World lets your playstyle be defined entirely by your equipment
Those in search of a new theme park MMORPG will only find limited satisfaction in New World. There are no exciting quests and no overarching story. Currently, the number of dungeons is still quite small, and there are no raids.
Where can you play outside of Steam? Nowhere. New World is currently only playable via Steam. Whether there will ever be a version outside of the platform or for consoles is currently unknown.
What is this game about? As in the previous month, we list MIR 4 here as a bonus game. With an average of 34,415 players in the last 30 days, the title would actually be in second place in the ranking.
However, there are some aspects that annoy players about the title:
In FIFA 22 today, on October 15, the new “Road to the Knockouts” begins. We will show you Team 1 and what you can expect in the new event for Champions League & Co.
When does the event start? In FIFA 22, there is a new loading screen that announces the start of “Road to the Knockouts” for October 15, 7:00 PM. Thus, the new event falls into the usual time slot.
What does the event involve? “Road to the Knockouts” is a completely new event that brings some things that FIFA fans have been familiar with for a while.
There are various special cards that will land in packs on Friday evening, thus displacing the OTW-Team 2. Additionally, there will likely be new weekly objectives and SBCs at the start of the event as usual.
We will take a closer look at what special cards are in the event.
Road to the Knockouts – Team 1 with dynamic cards
This is Team 1 of Road to the Knockouts: Here you see the first RTTK team of the event.
The first RTTK team
What special cards are these? In the past, there have been “Road to…” events, only they were called, for example, in FIFA 21 “Road to the Final”.
Dynamic cards landed in the game back then: They could get better if the real team of the player reached certain milestones in the Champions League or Europa League. The RTTF events were always quite popular because they had a direct connection to real football. This could also affect the transfer market in crazy football matches.
The new cards will also feature such functionality. There are two upgrade possibilities:
On one hand, the cards will improve if the players qualify for the knockout phase in their respective tournament.
On the other hand, there will be upgrades for 3 victories within the next 4 group phase matches.
New tournament on board: The loading screen currently shows three different card types that are very similar in design to the old Road-to-the-Final cards (RTTF).
The first card type is dedicated to the Champions League
The Conference League is a new European tournament taking place for the first time this season. From Germany, Union Berlin is participating this year – so it’s possible that there will be a special card here.
As soon as there is more information about the event, this article will be updated. We will keep you posted!
Xur is visiting us again this time in Destiny 2 just in time for the daily reset on Friday, October 15. What the vendor has in store for exotic items this time and whether there is anything useful among his goods, you will find out here at MeinMMO.
What happened this week? In Destiny 2, the Halloween event “Festival of the Lost” started with the Weekly Reset. Along with it came an updated mode, as the well-known “Haunted Forest” had to say goodbye. Now Guardians must venture into the “Haunted Sectors”. With your mask on, you will defeat the Headless Ones and treat yourself to a lot of candy. Correspondingly, the Tower has been decorated, so be sure to visit the good Eva; she will welcome you warmly.
However, that wasn’t all; the seasonal activities have also enjoyed a harder mode since the Weekly Reset. This is not for the faint of heart, and you should bring a well-coordinated team. If you need more information on this, we have prepared a summary for you here:
All information about Xur on October 15, 2021 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur arrive? Xur’s schedule always looks the same. The tentacle-faced black-market dealer will expect us every Friday at 7:00 PM at any place in the solar system. Xur disappears every Tuesday at 7:00 PM during the Weekly Reset.
Where is Xur? This is his store for the weekend
Xur’s location: He is located in the Tower and has set up his shop there
Xur’s current position in the Tower
Xur’s Inventory from October 15 to October 19 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have on offer? Xur always has exotic weapons and armors for all characters – that is, for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. Every week there is a random offer; the Exo-armors also have their stats randomly rolled. We will take a look at Xur’s current offer and provide the most important data on the gear and also include the legendary items.
Weapon: D.A.R.C.I. – Sniper Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Hunter: St4mp-F3R – Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +8
Resilience: +24
Recovery: +2
Discipline: +9
Intellect: +15
Strength: +7
Total: 65
Titan:Synthoceps – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Legendary Items: Xur now also offers legendary items. As inflation has hit him hard, he is forced to offer us Guardians old legendary armors and weapons to stay afloat.
If you want a video for better visualization, we link a video from Nexxoss Gaming here.
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Which map awaits you? This week the Bannerfall will be the map. Prepare for snipers.
This week’s map in the Trials
Now, you no longer get your loot through three, five, and seven wins, but through:
seven wins
50 rounds
the notorious Flawless Run
What you get from the first two requirements of the Holy is uncertain. However, in a flawless run, you will be rewarded with the Messenger.
When do the Trials start? The Trials start exactly at 7:00 PM. With the updated system of the Trials of Osiris, hopefully, the sweating of the rounds should be reduced. If not, still keep a towel handy.
How do you find the Halloween event so far? Will you mindlessly farm the candies and book pages over the weekend or do you have no interest in such events? Feel free to let us know!
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At League of Legends, the World Championship is taking place in Iceland. 2 players are currently putting on a monstrous World Championship: The South Koreans ShowMaker and Viper are among the best players in the world. The special thing: Both players haven’t even died during the Worlds yet.
These are the 2 boss fights:
Heo “ShowMaker” Su (21) is the midlaner of the 2020 World Champions DWG Kia. He is frequently found at the top of power rankings worldwide. He is regarded as a LoL prodigy and is the player who reached 1000 kills the fastest in the Korean LCK.
Park “Viper” Do-hyeon (20) is the South Korean ADC serving the Chinese champions EDward Gaming. He made a name for himself early as an ADC at Griffin, a team that flourished under a brilliant but controversial coach before eventually falling apart. Now, Viper has found a team at Edward Gaming where he can truly shine.
Korean achieves a monstrous KDA of 47 after 4 games
This is how ShowMaker is performing so far: ShowMaker is having an outstanding Worlds so far. He has scored 17 kills and 30 assists in 4 games and hasn’t died yet. That’s an incredible KDA of 47.
He has played two games against Doinb, the midlaner from FunPlus Pheonix: He is considered the second-best player in the world, but in 2021, he has not found his place in his two matches against ShowMaker.
ShowMaker immediately dominates the early phase of the lane, achieving an average gold difference of 578 gold after 10 minutes in the first 3 matches.
In the latest match against Doinb, ShowMaker played Twisted Fate and had a solid score of 3-0-9.
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This is how Viper is performing: The ADC of EDward Gaming also has excellent statistics. With 11 kills and 21 assists, at 0 deaths, Viper has a KDA of 32.
Viper is regarded as the best ADC in the world; while he doesn’t exert as strong an influence in the early phase of his matches as ShowMaker, he really steps up in the mid and late game.
Viper’s team is known for executing complex strategies perfectly in the late game, taking few risks and smartly securing victories.
It will be interesting to see how many more will fall to the boss fights at the LoL Worlds 2021 before someone lands the first kill on ShowMaker and Viper.
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Update: Surprisingly, the weakest team from Europe ends the streak
Update 16:34. After the article was already written, something extraordinary happened. Indeed, a player from the seemingly hopeless EU team Rogue managed to kill the boss ShowMaker for the first time.
Now, only Viper remains without a death.
Overall, teams from Europe and the USA have had few successes in this LoL Worlds:
The new Call of Duty: Vanguard offers a big zombie mode again for friends of co-op slaughter and has now explained the story behind the putrid adventure in more detail – saving Europe from an army of the dead.
What is the zombie mode of Call of Duty? CoD has long thought beyond the campaign and multiplayer mode early in its almost 20-year history. In 2008, a crazy co-op mode was introduced – CoD: World at War had the first zombie mode.
In this co-op adventure, it was about surviving hordes of zombies that exerted more pressure on you with each completed round. Zombie kills brought you cash, with which you could buy better weapons to further decimate the unfriendly sloths.
Initially, it was only about survival, but now the mode is much more. On the zombie mode maps, you will find countless hidden secrets, many crazy gameplay upgrades, and a twisted story around nasty rotting Nazi zombies who hate democracy and life.
With Call of Duty: Vanguard, the story of the zombies goes back to the beginning – in the truest sense. The first zombie adventure of the latest CoD installment is called “The Beginning” and tells the story of the motivated Nazi officer Wolfram von List, who enters into a demonic pact to overrun Europe with thousands of zombies. We embed the trailer for the zombie mode of Vanguard here:
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Demons, Zombies, Stalingrad – And you are in the middle
What is the story of “The Beginning” about? A few Nazi officials, who may have been a bit too confident, started the “Project Dead End” in a bunker on Polish territory. In the bunker, crazy experiments around particle acceleration were taking place, but the scientists encountered a kind of hell dimension – the “Dark Aether”.
Of course, there was a catastrophic incident that bridged a gap between this dimension full of demons and our world. You can experience the story behind Project Dead End in the first zombie mission of Black Ops Cold War – here you can find a guide to getting started on the map “The Machine”.
The incident connected the Dark Aether with our world, but the demons from this dark dimension have no power in our world. They need a tool, a person, who will cause chaos in the name of the demons and spread the Dark Aether in the world.
A malevolent demon pulls the strings in the background.
This sounds like the perfect task for an ambitious Nazi, and Wolfram von List has practically volunteered. As the leader of the SS battalion “Truth,” von List searches for supernatural phenomena and objects in the territories conquered by the Nazis and finds a mysterious artifact.
Von List then formed an alliance with a troublesome demon – Kortifex the Immortal. This gave von List the power to resurrect the dead and he chose one of the largest war cemeteries of World War II for his grand zombie offensive: Stalingrad.
In 1944 – a year after the Nazi attack on Stalingrad – von List finds enough material here for his great zombie offensive and uses his power to create an army of the dead with which he wants to instill fear in Europe.
Von List uses the fallen of Stalingrad for his army
What do the demons have to do with it? You are to contain this threat as a Vanguard team and, if possible, eliminate it. Von List is not the only one receiving help from demons from another dimension. Your characters can also defend themselves against the cruel zombies with the help of supernatural upgrades.
For Kortifex also has enemies who do not take kindly to his greed for more in our world:
Saraxis the Shadow
Norticus the Conqueror
Inviktor the Destroyer
Bellekar the Warlock
Through your own demon alliance, you will also gain supernatural skills in the fight against a dreadful zombie army that aims to move east with armored MG zombies. You are the last shield in the living Europe’s battle against the dead dimension of the Dark Aether.
If you want to know more about the story details and mechanics, check out the English video from the developers Treyarch about the zombie mode in Vanguard:
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How do the matches play out? So far, it can’t be said for sure. But perhaps the well-known round-based system is outdated. There is more talk of an expandable command center in Stalingrad, as well as battles in different battlefields of the war – similar to the Outbreak mode of Cold War.
The command center, however, is not safe – there are still plenty of zombies here that want to take you down. If you reach certain goals, you can further expand the command center and unknown areas in Stalingrad will also open up with new exploration opportunities and upgrades for your equipment.
“Get in with your friends, enter a portal, and reach a goal” – say the developers in the video about the zombie mode in Vanguard. This does not necessarily mean that the round-based system will disappear, but at first glance, it does seem different from the classic zombie maps.
In addition, randomness plays a bigger role in your bonus setup during matches. There is the “Altar of Alliances,” where you can select passive bonuses that change from match to match. Your held weapon and your allied demon also play a role in this. This should lead to countless combinations of possible builds, and each round could play out a little differently.
How all of this will play out in detail remains to be seen. But Vanguard seems to be doing some things differently with the zombie experience “The Beginning”.
Complete integration into the CoD ecosystem
How is the zombie mode connected to the rest of the CoD universe? To put it simply: Completely.
This starts with the progression system. When you play the zombie mode, you can level everything you can level in multiplayer: weapons, operators, your account, and the battle pass. Overall, you can then even level your account and the battle pass in 4 CoDs: Vanguard, Warzone, Cold War, and CoD MW – all remain part of the progression system.
The story is also now fully integrated. Through Warzone, whose story at release was closely tied to Modern Warfare from 2019, CoD MW and Black Ops found a common storyline. Part of this story are also zombies, which were the reason the modern Verdansk had to be destroyed. Since then, the battle royale is played in Verdansk ’84 – a version of the city in the 80s.
As part of the official story, CoD MW from 2019, Cold War from 2020, Black Ops 1 from 2010, Black Ops 2 from 2012, and CoD: World at War from 2008 are currently considered. A connection with the “Black Ops” titles that are set in the future and the respective zombie modes in the mentioned games, which are considered part of the story, is still not quite certain.
Vanguard will also then be part of this CoD story and make its own contribution to the universe of the shooter series. A truly fearsome contribution that promises a lot of fun.
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New World does some things differently than classic MMORPGs. This is why players from WoW or GW2 miss a few convenience features. This includes a minimap that provides the important information from the large map. Two players were so bothered by it that they created one themselves.
Update 17.10.2021: Meanwhile, an employee from Amazon has commented in the official forums about the map and mentioned that using it can lead to penalties (via newworld.com).
What have the two players done? The reddit user mobrid posted a short video showcasing a minimap that he and a friend built together.
They placed the map just above the abilities and integrated the details there that would otherwise be found on the normal map. You essentially have a small section of the map always visible, without needing to open the large map.
Is such a map really necessary? For some players yes, as they are currently frustrated with the maps in the cities. For example, if you are looking for the trading post or a crafting station, you find detailed information about it on the map. However, this always zooms out automatically.
That’s why the user mobrid titled the thread “I always lose track of where things are in the cities.”
Those who want to navigate quickly must first open the large map and then also zoom in. With the minimap, this tedious work is no longer necessary. Additionally, it shows all crafting materials in the surrounding area.
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Is the map legal? This has not been clarified yet. The program Overwolf is used for the map, where you can also download the minimap. Overwolf only places an additional graphic over the game for the player. The client is not modified.
However, the Terms of Service for New World on this point – as with many other MMORPGs – are rather vague.
It states: “Do not cheat and do not use software or services that give you an unfair advantage, e.g., through unattended play or game modifications.” (via Amazon). Here one can debate whether the map provides an “unfair advantage” or not.
There is no guarantee that you will not be banned for such a minimap.
How does the map fare? The thread about the minimap received over 4,500 upvotes and is therefore one of the most successful in the New World subreddit. Many users celebrate the implementation of the minimap and wish that Amazon takes action and implements something similar.
Have you missed a minimap so far? Or are you doing well with the compass? Feel free to write it in the comments.
We are also collecting your general feedback on New World in this article:
Recently, there is a UFO to be found in GTA Online. However, it only appears at a specific location and at certain times. MeinMMO summarizes what this is all about and where you can find it.
What is this event? This is the so-called sightseeing event, where a UFO appears every day from October 15 to October 21.
The first UFO has already been sighted and only appears at certain times of the day in a specific place. No one currently knows exactly what this event might entail, which leaves players guessing.
We will tell you when and where you can find the UFO and what players suspect behind the event. You can also see the UFO and its location in the video here:
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You find the UFO at this location: The UFO spawns in the north of the GTA Online map, on a peninsula of Paleto Bay.
It remains to be seen if the UFO will change its location in the coming days. So far, it has always appeared in the same place for all players.
But don’t fly too close to the UFO. As soon as you fly too close to the object with a plane, you will crash. Apparently, the UFO is protected by some kind of force field.
You can only find it between 10 PM and 3 AM in-game time. Thus, the UFO is only found in the dark.
Here you can find the location on the map, in the north near Paleto Bay.
Preparation for Halloween?
What is it all about? Many players are currently pondering this. So far, there is no concrete indication of what this is about.
This is also one of the first clues given by players (via reddit). Other players suspect that the event might be some sort of preparation for the announced Halloween event. (via reddit)
What is known so far about the Halloween event? Basically nothing at all. Traditionally, there are usually discounts and bonuses for the players during Halloween. Sometimes there are also special, cool vehicles.
Perhaps Rockstar is planning something bigger this year; at least the UFO event might indicate that. Ultimately, there is nothing to do but wait to see what happens in the coming week.
What do you think of the event? Do you believe the theory that it is a preparation for Halloween?
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If the seasonal activity in Destiny 2 has been too easy for you so far, then try the legendary variant. As of this week, the Shattered Realm has a new difficulty level and rotating modifiers that pack a punch.
Players in Destiny 2 are currently celebrating the Festival of the Lost, where you can earn dino armor, a new pulse rifle, and loads of spooky and “goose” honking community cosmetics.
However, it should also be mentioned that Bungie has added a new difficulty level and modifiers for the seasonal activity “Shattered Realm” with the update on October 12. Next week, this will also apply to the “Astral Alignment”.
This will heat you up in the legendary modes:
Player matchmaking will be disabled in the legendary Astral Alignment.
The recommended power is 1320.
There will be additional modifiers every day.
You will encounter Overload and Unstoppable champions.
Your equipment will be locked. You cannot change weapons and armor.
Revive is active. This means returning to orbit if everyone dies or a phase is not completed.
Match Game is active. Enemy shields can only be broken with the correct element.
How difficult is the activity on Legend
The new difficulty level raises the power requirements. It includes stronger enemies and champions. Your team must choose the right weapons. Only then can you coordinate effectively in a 3-player fireteam. On top of that, there are nasty negative modifiers.
These are the weekly rotating Taken modifiers:
Rejection: Taken Vandals summon their shields significantly more often.
Epitaph: Taken Knights generate decay geysers when defeated.
Empath: Improved radar, you suffer higher melee damage.
With the reset on October 19, Bungie will also make the difficulty level “Legend” available for the four-part “Astral Alignment”.
Only tougher is the Grandmaster Nightfall: The currently hardest PvE challenge in Destiny 2 goes even further. Succeeding here demands everything from you. Additionally, a competitive mode is active. MeinMMO has already put together the most helpful tips for this activity:
If your fireteam succeeds, better loot awaits you. Bungie emphasizes that these rewards are more than worth the effort. The stats of the drops from the legendary mode give you gear with high attributes. So feel free to challenge the stronger enemies.
Starting next week, as soon as this mode is active, there will be a bonus chest for completing on Legendary in the Astral Alignment. You can expect a total of three chests to loot there.
Good news for all unlucky players: If the catalyst for Agers Scepter hasn’t dropped for you yet, Bungie has greatly increased the chances in the “Legend” difficulty level that you will find the catalyst in the additional bonus chest of the Astral Alignment.
Have you already tried the legendary mode of the Shattered Realm? Or are you more looking forward to next week when the four-part 6-player activity “Astral Alignment” goes online in hard mode as a small mini-raid?
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In Minecraft the YouTuber Dream is so popular that there were fears he could single-handedly decide which new mob would come to Minecraft in 2021. That’s exactly what happened in 2020. Dream assures that he will stay out of it this time – but he is not trusted.
What kind of voting is this in Minecraft? Minecraft will soon have a vote on which new mob will be added to the game. On October 16, during a Minecraft Live, 3 new mobs will be up for a vote:
A “Glare” that finds dark spots
An “Allay” that apparently wants cookies and gives out other items in return
A “Copper Golem” that players can build themselves
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In 2020, Dream was for a mob that many disagreed with – but it won
That’s the problem: In 2020, there was already such a vote. The ultra-popular Minecraft YouTuber Dream advocated for the mob “Glow Squid” to be added to Minecraft.
The site Ginx writes: Dream allegedly took over the survey and sent thousands of his fans to vote for Glow Squid.
“Glow Squid” was added to Minecraft in 2020.
Since Dream has a huge fan base, this mob prevailed. However, many were not happy: They thought Glow Squid was only in Minecraft because it is useful for Dream’s speedruns – not because it should really be the best new mob.
Allegedly, Dream chose the mob back then “only ironically” even though it was the most boring mob.
This is Dream’s reaction in 2021: Because he received so much backlash back then, Dream announced he would sabotage the voting this year out of spite and choose the “worst mob.” There is nothing people can do about it.
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After some commotion, Dream later backed down and said: People would be outraged over a “block game,” so he would stay out of the voting and not make any recommendations.
A few minutes later, however, he came back and ironically wrote: “Of course, I will still manipulate the vote.”
This is the fan reaction: Some Minecraft players do not find this funny at all. They now want to establish the hashtag “DreamShutTheFuckUp” (meaning Dream, shut your mouth) so that he trends on Twitter on October 16.
Let’s see who wins the election tomorrow.
Dream is known for his speedruns, but there was a little problem:
The new MMO New World by Amazon has been online for just over 2 weeks now, and hundreds of thousands of players are active on the servers. What is your opinion of the game so far?
This is what has happened in the past weeks: Fans who were present at the launch of New World experienced a turbulent start. The rush for the MMORPG was so immense that huge queues formed, and logging into the game often took hours.
The issue persisted stubbornly for the first few days after release. It led to bad reviews on Steam and caused logged-in players to try to cheat the auto-logout system.
Meanwhile, the situation regarding the servers seems to be stabilizing. The queues are getting shorter, and starting October 17, players will be able to switch servers with the new system to transfer their characters to empty and new servers.
There have also already been some funny events in the community and some drama:
Life in New World has calmed down enough after the turbulent launch that we want to briefly look back at the past weeks with you. How have you liked the MMO so far?
This is how you can vote: You can cast your vote as always in the survey tool below. Please note that you can only make your choice once, and it cannot be undone.
Tell us: What has been happening in New World for you in the past two weeks? Have you changed your opinion of the MMO, or is it still the same? Do you still enjoy the game? Has the hype already faded after 2 weeks? What do you do in the game when you log in? Let us know in the comments.
Have fun voting!
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In GTA Online there was another curious glitch after an update. This glitch could teleport entire lobbies and thus caused a lot of confusion.
What was that glitch? Imagine you are going about your business in GTA Online. Maybe you are cruising through Los Santos or planning a heist. Perhaps you are also enjoying a glass of champagne in your golden helicopter.
Suddenly, your screen goes black and you find yourself in front of some player’s apartment. Along with the entire lobby.
They are, of course, just as surprised as you are and armed to the teeth. This almost inevitably leads to an involuntary “Mexican stand-off” or duel, only with tons of other players.
You can not only imagine the chaos but also watch it directly in the video here:
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Are there hackers now also on consoles? Blame an update
What was the cause of the error? Players could not pinpoint the source of the glitch for a long time. There was no obvious update or similar that could have introduced such a visible error for players.
This suspicion was initially plausible since GTA Online has ongoing issues with hackers and cheaters. So far, the problem has mostly been limited to PC players. They are somewhat hardened to this, while console players reacted much more surprised to the glitch (via reddit.com) :
Spurgoth ironically commented: “There are no hackers on console.”
yzer92 also fell victim to the glitch and blamed hackers: “A hacker teleported 20 of us to his garage and blew us up.”
SufficientRecord2402 said: “Can they [hackers] do that on console now?”
The known GTA data miner Tez2 has found out that Rockstar apparently deployed an update behind the scenes that could be responsible for this glitch.
The update apparently caused certain player actions to trigger this teleport glitch. So there is no hacking or similar involved, as some players initially suspected.
By now, the error is supposed to have been fixed again, as Tez2 wrote on Twitter. (via Twitter.com)
What else is going on in GTA Online? Just recently, GTA Online announced a larger update that will bring new special events into the game. These events celebrate the announcement of the remastered versions of GTA: Vice City, San Andreas, and GTA III.
It is still unclear what players can expect in these updates. However, previous rumors suggest there might be a connection to the nightclubs.
On the channel of the great Spanish streamer Ibai, the grand balloon world championship was broadcast on October 14, 2021. It was about a lot of money and there were nerve-wracking scenes where the balloon athletes gave everything in front of over half a million viewers. Find out everything about the big Twitch event here on MeinMMO.
What is the Balloon World Cup? The grand Balloon World Cup was initiated by FIFA footballer Gerard Piqué and Spanish internet star Ibai Llanos. On October 14, 2021, 32 teams from around the world – including Germany – competed to crown the ultimate balloon champion.
The event was broadcast live on Ibai’s Twitch channel and reached a peak of 622,367 viewers.
Who is Ibai? Ibai Llanos is 26 years old and a major Twitch streamer in Spain. He has more than 8 million followers and an average of over 69,000 viewers. He usually streams games like Minecraft, Roblox, or League of Legends, where he once had a career as a professional gamer.
He is friends with various professional footballers, including the aforementioned Gerard Piqué as well as Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. He was also involved in the dispute between Nickmercs and Ocelote.
This is how well the event was viewed by Ibai on Twitch. Source: Sullygnome
Germany and Peru deliver wild final in front of 622,367 viewers on Twitch
What are the rules? The rules of the Balloon World Cup are quite simple. In a separated room, which contains a car, a sofa, and other furniture, two players compete.
The goal is to maneuver a balloon through the room without it touching the ground. Essentially, it’s a version of “The Floor is Lava” but for balloons.
If a player fails to keep the balloon off the ground, their opponent scores a point. This continues for a certain amount of time, and whoever has the most points wins the round.
How did the final match go? The event ran all day and was actively watched on Twitch. At peak times, there were 622,367 viewers crowding Ibai’s Twitch channel. There were wild scenes to be seen.
Particularly spectacular was the grand final. There, players Francesco de la Cruz from Peru and Jan Spieß from Germany faced off. In a gripping match, the German player ultimately lost to the champion from Peru with a score of 6:2.
You can watch a video clip of the duel between the finalists here on Twitch.
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What was there to win? The event indeed had high-profile sponsors, including the candy brand Mentos. Thus, a prize pool of 20,000 euros was offered, of which 10,000 went solely to the champion from Peru.
Not a bad haul for a round of “The Floor is Lava” with balloons.
So much for the grand Twitch event for the balloon world championship. Did you see the event or does such a thing leave you cold? Let us know your opinion in the comments here.
In New World the announced large ban wave has apparently been carried out. However, many players are reporting in the forum and on reddit that they claim to have been affected unjustly. We reveal what happened and where you can file a complaint.
However, it seems that some innocent players have also been affected, losing access to the MMO.
This includes players who purchased their key directly from Amazon or Steam, as well as key holders from so-called “third-party vendors”. These are external shops that have nothing to do with Amazon or Steam.
Amazon has also explicitly warned against purchasing from such shops.
100 Keys from Fextralife Banned
What do the innocent players say? On Steam, there is a thread where dozens of players report that they have lost access to New World. Officially, it is said that the key has been removed and a refund initiated (via Steam). However, the users did not request a refund.
In over 500 comments, they conclude that probably all 100 keys that the Fextralife website bought from Amazon and then raffled off to their readers have been banned. Why this happened exactly is currently unclear.
But buyers who independently ordered a key from Amazon, Steam, or a third-party vendor are also reported to have been banned. A pattern cannot be recognized at this time.
Even before the ban wave, there was a warning in the official forum that false bans could occur.
What can I do if I was banned unjustly? First, you should wait the suggested 12 to 24 hours, as an automated solution may already occur.
Otherwise, the community manager Tosch has recommended contacting Amazon Games customer service directly (via Amazon). There you can select the option “Appeal Against a Ban” in the “In-Game Issues” category.
In addition to the bans from the ban wave, there are still many players complaining about 24-hour bans due to false reports. Here there is a different error message, so these bans can be viewed separately:
A Direct Purchase from Steam or Amazon Protects Your Account
What can I do to avoid being banned? Basically, you should stay away from bots, hacks, and any interference with the game client. These manipulations are always a reason to be banned.
However, Amazon also emphasizes that they will ban keys that were not purchased from the authorized retailers Amazon or Steam. It says in the forum:
As a reminder: Please only purchase New World from one of our two authorized dealers (Amazon and Steam). This is the only way to ensure that your key is genuine and functions correctly. Beware of all other websites that claim to be selling New World keys. We do not support keys sold by third parties, as they are often obtained through fraud.
If you purchased your key from such a third-party vendor and were subsequently banned, there is no guarantee that customer service will let you back into the game.
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In everyday life, Fortnite often features funny and quirky moments. Many of these occur in battle, while others happen purely by chance during your journey on the map. We show you a clip about a player who wouldn’t give up.
What happened to the player? The clip shows a player desperately trying to escape from an opponent. Despite the equipped symbiote and 6 Chilli Splash, he is still not fast enough to escape the eagerness of this “hunter”.
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Nothing helps, even the desperate building or using a car does not shake off this opponent. This shows how aggressive and relentless the battle royale mode currently is.
Is this everyday life in Fortnite? Players report in the reddit post about how they just want to complete tasks but are hunted down by such “terminators”. One player reports a similar case:
People do this when I try to complete challenges in team rumble. They just follow me around the map just to kill me. I’M JUST TRYING TO FISH!
Judging by the comments, the situation in the video is not an isolated incident. Another player comments:
Then, when they finally kill you, even though you didn’t even try to defend yourself, they laugh or act happy as if they think they are just so much better than you.
Such players can be a real plague in Fortnite’s battle royale mode. Especially since you don’t want to win an epic victory in every match but just want to complete the challenge cards. For this reason, we show you how to minimize the chance of encountering such a stalker.
This is how you defend yourself against a terminator
1.Select inconspicuous or simple skins
In Fortnite, you can survive matches by paying attention to your appearance. With a flashy look, you play into your opponent’s hands. If you have skins that are more suited to the current map terrain, you should choose these.
Longshot (Rare)
Insight (Rare)
Skins that are perfect for camouflage
Suitable examples would be skins like Longshot and Insight. These two resemble sniper shooters ready for any situation. With these skins, you are safe on the current map.
2. Use your environment to your advantage
There are many useful things in your environment that can make life easier in battle. A big bush, a dirty trash can, or the simple waters can be enough to gain an advantage over your enemy.
3. Direct confrontation with unexpected escape
An ordinary player who sees you and then challenges you will try to hunt you down if you flee, but only to a certain extent. A stalker, like in this case, wants to drive you to frustration during the chase. These opponents usually try to ambush you in a surprise attack.
When your health bar is shot, you then try to escape. This is the pattern that these players follow, but you can turn the tables if you decide to fight them.
Try to find a way to weaken your opponent in battle. If you succeed, the opponent will retreat. At that moment, you have the chance to gain distance that your pursuer cannot catch up to.
If you have a jump pad and fireflies with you, place it down, set the building connected to the jump pad and your opponent’s cover on fire, and disappear.
Battlefield 2042 has finally introduced its new mode “Hazard Zone”. The reactions so far have been positive, and fans feel reminded of games like Escape from Tarkov. However, there are also a few concerns. We at MeinMMO summarize the feedback for you.
What is Hazard Zone? The mode mixes PvP and PvE elements and resembles a variant of battle royale shooters. You will be dropped onto a map in a 4-player squad and must search for data drives. You then have to extract them.
In search of these data drives, you will encounter human and AI opponents who can make your life difficult. A round unfolds in five different phases, from landing to the final extraction.
Hazard Zone is “the Escape from Tarkov of Battlefield 2042”
This is how players are reacting to the reveal: Before EA and DICE published more detailed information about Hazard Zone in a follow-up article, the trailer premiere took place. Although this trailer is quite well made and packed with action.
What Hazard Zone actually is was not revealed by this in the eyes of many players. One player commented in the live chat after the premiere: “That was cool, but what kind of game mode is that?” (via reddit)
He was not alone in this view, as other players also criticized: “The trailer…showed basically nothing. Literally nothing special.” (via reddit)
However, with the additional information, it became clear what Hazard Zone aims to be, and many players think: It looks like Escape from Tarkov, Hunt: Showdown, or the Dark Zone from The Division. (via reddit)
Why the comparisons? All these game concepts borrow from the battle royale genre but are not pure BR shooters.
Although you will encounter other players and compete with them for the actual mission objective, this often leads to fights
With NPC opponents, there are also non-human enemies that can get in your way
It’s about collecting specific items to ultimately improve your equipment
At the end of a round, you must escape from the map
This is well received by many fans. Especially in conjunction with the large maps of Battlefield 2042, players are looking forward to interesting matches. Overall, anticipation is high, as shown by the reactions in the subreddit and on YouTube (via YouTube.com).
Since the reveal on October 14 at 5 PM, the trailer has been viewed over 1.1 million times, receiving around 100,000 likes so far, with only about 5,000 dislikes. (As of: October 15, 11:00 AM).
However, some players are also concerned about the new mode.
Discussion about Free2Play – Will Hazard Zone share the fate of Firestorm from Battlefield V?
This is why players are worried: After the reveal, there is now a discussion about whether Hazard Zone shouldn’t be free to play. Some players would prefer this step. (via reddit)
The reason for this wish lies in the experience with an old mode from Battlefield V: Firestorm. That was a battle royale mode that came out months after the actual release.
However, shortly after it was released, this mode became extinct; there simply weren’t enough players. Some veterans are now fearing this fate for Hazard Zone as well.
Against a flop is also the fact that Hazard Zone only requires 24 players on Xbox One and PS4, and 32 players on PC, Xbox Series, and PS5
Firestorm, on the other hand, required 64 players
In addition, there is the crossplay feature of Battlefield 2042. Thus, it should be easier to find matches in Hazard Zone across multiple platforms.
Which of the groups is right is currently hard to assess. This will likely only become clear in the months following the release. Everything will probably depend on how well Battlefield 2042 ultimately performs.
Because many see the reason for the flop of Firestorm in the fact that Battlefield V started poorly and the player base was already lost before the release of the battle royale mode.
When will Battlefield 2042 be released? The release is on November 19, 2021. Then the shooter will be available for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5 and PS4.
What do you think about Hazard Zone? Should the mode be free? Or do you see it positively that Hazard Zone is part of the overall package?
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Just in time for the Halloween event in Pokémon GOthere are 8 new field research tasks. We have taken a look at what these tasks are and what rewards await you. We will also show you which quests you should not miss.
What kind of event is it? Every year, a special event takes place in Pokémon GO for Halloween. This is no different in 2021, and trainers can encounter numerous Pokémon in the two event parts “Creepy Companions” and “Spooky Friends” and enjoy many bonuses.
Of course, the new field research tasks must not be missed in this context. For the first part of the Halloween event, 8 new quests have now been released. 3 of these tasks are particularly worthwhile.
When does the Halloween event take place? The event runs from October 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM to October 31, 2021, at 8:00 PM. During this time, the event is divided into two parts, each bringing different Pokémon, bonuses, and quests.
The 8 new quests can be found in the first part of the Halloween event called “Creepy Companions”. This takes place from October 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM to October 22, 2021, at 10:00 AM.
Here are the new quests for the Halloween event
During the Halloween event, you will receive one of up to 8 new quests by spinning the PokéStop, which is associated with the first part of the Halloween event. You will see the tasks in the “Field” overview. This will be displayed to you by clicking on the binoculars in the lower right corner of the map view.
With the help of the overview from LeekDuck, we have looked at what these tasks are and what rewards you get from them (via LeekDuck/reddit). We have summarized all quests for you below:
Task
Reward
Catch 9 Pokémon
Encounter with Drifloon* or Litwick
Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon
Encounter with Piplup in Halloween costume* or Pikachu in Halloween costume*
Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon
Encounter with Drifblim in Halloween costume*
Catch 25 Ghost-type Pokémon
Encounter with Galarian Yamask
Land 3 Curveball throws
Encounter with Spinarak*
Send 3 gifts to friends
Encounter with Zubat* or Sunkern*
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
Encounter with Spinarak*
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms
1x Special Candy
All Pokémon marked with a (*) may also be encountered in their shiny form.
These 3 quests are particularly worthwhile
Of the 8 new field researches, 3 quests are particularly worthwhile, and you should definitely not miss them. All tasks can be completed quickly and easily due to the many Ghost-type Pokémon spawning during the Halloween event.
Galarian Yamask
The quest for Galarian Yamask is the most worthwhile. This Ground and Ghost-type Pokémon could only be caught through the special research “A Creepy-Macabre Message” until now. For that reason, it was quite rare.
For this year’s Halloween event, it is back and can finally be caught in field research. You should definitely take this opportunity, as it is expected that Galarian Yamask will again become quite rare after the Halloween event.
Galarian Yamask and Runerigus
Unlike the normal form of Yamask, it can evolve into Runerigus. Therefore, this Pokémon will be particularly interesting for trainers hoping for a complete (Lucky) Pokédex.
However, these two Pokémon are not strong and are thus not really suitable for use in raids or in the PvP league (via pvpoke.com). Shiny hunters will also have to wait, as a shiny variant is not yet in the game.
Costumed Pokémon
In addition to Galarian Yamask, the two tasks involving costumed Pokémon can also be interesting. Pikachu, Piplup, and Drifloon are wearing Halloween Mischief costumes this year. You can only obtain these during the current event, and the costumed monsters will disappear afterward.
It is not yet known whether they will return next year. So if you want to collect all the costumed monsters for your Pokédex, you have the chance with these tasks. And shiny hunters can be happy as all three costumed Pokémon are also available in their shiny form.
To see what the costumed monsters look like and which other cool Pokémon are available for the Halloween event, check the following article:
Other researches and bonuses you should take advantage of
In addition to the new field researches, there are many other bonuses and researches during the Halloween event. You will receive double candies when you catch, send, or hatch Pokémon. And you are guaranteed XL candies for walking with your buddy.
What do you think of the new field research tasks? Which ones must you definitely not miss? Please share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss this topic with other trainers.
Would you rather participate in raids? There are also new opponents to defeat there at the moment. We have looked at the new raid bosses for the Halloween event and will show them to you.
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The sandbox MMORPG Dragon And Home officially starts its beta on Steam today. It is a free-to-play game that visually and in gameplay strongly resembles Minecraft. We present you the game and its reviews on Steam.
What kind of MMORPG is this? In Dragon And Home, you play a character chosen by the Tree of Life to save the world. During your journey, you will explore various continents and must find a way to preserve the Tree of Life.
The game world features the typical block look that everyone knows from Minecraft and promises a lot of freedom.
You can play your character as a melee fighter, mage, or ranged fighter.
Your play style completely depends on the equipment you wear. There are a total of 4 different weapons – sword/shield, longsword, bow, staff – each having a different skill tree.
Dragon And Home places a strong emphasis on crafting: You can collect materials, create gathering tools, and craft weapons and armor.
You can grow plants, feed animals, and trade with other players.
There is a housing system where you can decorate to your liking.
Teamwork is supposed to be important to later defeat the strongest bosses in dungeons. A group consists of up to 4 players.
In addition to the MMORPG, there is also an “Offline Builder” where you can design your home according to your wishes. Here you have automatic access to all blocks, furniture, and other decorative content, and you can also modify the terrain as you wish, just like in Minecraft.
This is what it looks like when you decorate your own home.
What does the MMORPG remind you of? Essentially, Dragon And Home feels like a modified version of Hytale, a Minecraft MMORPG, which was highly celebrated by fans in 2019 and was later acquired by Riot Games. However, this game has yet to be released.
If you want to shorten the waiting time, you can check out Dragon And Home now.
There is also a trailer for the game that presents it in detail:
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Who can play Dragon And Home now? The new MMORPG has been in western beta since October 15 and is completely free to play for everyone. Accordingly, dedicated servers for Europe and America have also been made available.
A Chinese server for Dragon And Home was released on Steam back in August 2021, and some users could even play outside of China.
Therefore, there are already some reviews, which also contain a lot of criticism.
What do the first players say? Currently, Dragon And Home has only 55% positive reviews out of 436 reviews. Players primarily criticize two things.
On one hand, the combat system is said to have problems. Normal enemies at low levels reportedly have many hit points, and battles tend to drag on. Additionally, hit detection is said to be poor. The balance between classes is also said to be only mediocre, as players with sword and shield have a disadvantage compared to ranged fighters.
On the other hand, many find the shop to be a thorn in the side. Although the developers promise that there will be no pay-to-win, there are workpoints for gathering and crafting. When these points run out, you have to wait or pay real money.
Moreover, costumes cost over 30 dollars and there is an item for about 4 dollars that releases once equipped gear, allowing you to sell it afterward.
Note: The developers have announced on Discord that they will review the system around workpoints (here Vigor). A purchase option seems to be currently disabled, instead players receive Vigor for free through mail.
Dragon And Home promises fun, even if you just walk through a city and interact with others.
What about the promised dungeons and bosses? The Steam user Mexican Eddie has already invested 111 hours in Dragon And Home and reports that the first dungeons are unlocked at level 10. The max level in the MMORPG is 20.
However, the first dungeons are said to be so difficult and require so much equipment that they can only be properly experienced at level 18. Casual players would have to invest several weeks into the game for that.
While he sees a lot of potential in the game, he ultimately gives a negative review.
Is the game worth it anyway? The Steam user Indie Patron gave a negative review, but still recommends the game for certain player types. His experiences align with a large part of the reviews on Steam:
For a free game, you can invest a lot of time, but the game also has its pitfalls: Leveling is incredibly tedious and you have to do quests to reach new levels since mobs give hardly any experience points […]. This game needs some serious “quality of life” changes; it’s just too tedious to complete basic tasks.
For MMORPG players: I am someone who is always looking for new MMORPGs and almost exclusively plays indie MMORPGs – I am not satisfied with how it is currently set up.
Minecraft players/Hytale fans: You will probably enjoy the game.
[…] The game is still in testing phase, so hopefully there will still be some major changes.
In the last 30 days, an average of 115 players were online at the same time (via Steamcharts), despite there only being a version with Chinese servers. It is quite possible that the game’s numbers will grow in the coming days.
What do you think of the new game? Does the idea of a Minecraft MMORPG appeal to you, and will you give Dragon And Home a chance? Or do you find the negative points too significant? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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