This week there were news from Blizzard and Amazon, as well as a protest action on Twitch. Learn more about it in our MeinMMO podcast.
These are the topics: At Blizzard, there was again bad news about declining player numbers in the quarterly report. The monthly active users have been decreasing for years. The company is now combating this with a trick.
The postponement of the MMORPG Lost Ark to early 2022 has upset fans and angered many, but this happened for the good of the game. Otherwise, it would clash with New World. CoD Vanguard revealed new information and unveiled the multiplayer this week.
On Twitter, the head of the publisher Tripwire commented on the controversial abortion law in Texas and subsequently stepped down from his position.
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In Fortnite, the big live event for Season 8 is just around the corner. Since everyone wants to look good for this special moment, we from MeinMMO will show you what is currently happening on reddit and which skin our freelance author Christos will be sporting at the live event.
Everyone wants to dress up: In major events, like the upcoming live event for Season 8, there is always an exciting atmosphere. Many players want to deck themselves out for such an important farewell moment to properly honor the old Season 7 and welcome the new Season 8.
This is what the Fortnite community is talking about on reddit
Many posts are appearing regarding the individual skin choices for the live event. Every player naturally wants to look good for such a moment. Therefore, many reddit users are posting entries asking about the skins that other players prefer for the live event on September 12 at 10 PM.
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Since players have different tastes, many responses come in. From the new alien skin ‘Kymera’ to ‘Master Chief’, everything is included.
Which skins suit the event? Since this is the season of the invasion, alien skins or agent skins would not be out of place.
Here’s a list of skins that have a connection to aliens or agents:
Interesting skins for the alien–theme:
Kymera
Xenomorph
Zorgoton
Predator
Demogorgon
Master Chief
Bill the Human
Interesting skins for agents:
Midas
Chaos Agent
Agent Jones
Agent Peely
Wildcard
Shadow Enforcer
Ghost Enforcer
Of course, there are many more skins you can use. These lists just give you a small overview of which skins might be possible.
However, you can also choose other crazy skins that have nothing to do with the theme or are fitting. The main thing is that you like the selected skin and embody your character.
Why is the right skin so important? Since every player wants to capture that special Fortnite moment, they feverishly look for a skin that looks great on them or is suitable for the situation.
If players take pictures during the event, looking back at these pictures after a while will create nostalgic moments.
In retrospect, one thinks: “Oh right, I was there too, definitely a cool event” or one thinks “Wow right, I was there too, that event was terrible, hopefully, I never experience something like this again.”
This way, many cool memories can be collected that make Fortnite the game it is today.
Which skin combo will you choose, Christos? My selection was easy, as I always use my favorite skin.
Let me introduce you – Globeshaker, my favorite skin.
This is my favorite skin, which I bought during its first appearance in the item shop and have never changed since: the Snow Globe Head skin. I complement my combo with the old back bling version of Lara Croft and round everything off with the pickaxe ‘Gold Digger’.
These accessories I use in detail:
Skin: Snow Globe Head skin
Backbling: Survival Gear – Lara’s Backpack Style
Pickaxe: Gold Digger
Glider: Design Parachute
Contrail: Zero Point
With this skin combo, I am prepared for everything and ready to destroy the mothership once and for all with other players.
There is definitely a wide selection of skins suitable for the event, but you might want to be there with your favorite skin to give everything a certain character.
Have you already prepared for the event and know which skin you will show up with? Let us know in the comments which skin combo you will bring along.
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To be an effective healer in the new MMORPG New World, you need a very specific weapon. Since there are no classes in the game, your weapon determines what you can and cannot do. Additionally, you must level up your weapon to unlock skills with it. So you might be wondering: How do I craft a Life Staff in New World?
What is the Life Staff? The Life Staff is one of three magical weapons in New World. Unlike the Fire Staff and Ice Gauntlet, the Life Staff is the only one that fully focuses on support and scales with the Focus attribute.
The Life Staff gives you the option to choose between healing and protection, thereby supporting yourself and your allies. Especially for beginners, we recommend focusing on Sword and Life Staff.
How do you craft the Life Staff? To craft such a staff, you need to find a settlement of level 2. It is necessary for the Arcana Archive of the settlement, identifiable by the circle symbol on the map, to also be at level 2. This is required to craft magical weapons.
After that, you just need to interact with the Arcana Archive and can craft a Life Staff if you have the appropriate materials. If the staff does not appear in your selection list, the necessary level 2 of the archive has not been reached.
To craft a Life Staff made of iron for beginners, you need the following raw materials:
12 iron bars (obtained by smelting iron ore in the smelter)
5 raw leather (obtained by tanning leather at the tannery)
6 life particles (obtained by harvesting life blooms)
This is how you can craft the Life Staff
How do I get life particles? Especially the life particles can pose a challenge at the beginning. To harvest them, you need the Life skill Harvesting at level 30. You can level this up by harvesting plants of all kinds.
Once you reach level 30, the MMORPG allows you to gather magical plants. Focus on the large and white glowing ones; these are the life blooms that provide you with the necessary raw materials for the Life Staff.
This is what the plants you need look like
The Life Staff is also exciting for solo players
Why is the Life Staff good for beginners? Especially in the early game, the Life Staff is optimal for you, as it makes fighting much easier. You can heal yourself, boost yourself, and deal a bit of damage from a distance before the enemy reaches you.
When the enemy gets to you, you can use the ability “Holy Ground”. This creates a field in front of you that triggers life drain for all who stand in the field. Therefore, if you switch to your secondary weapon and hit, you heal yourself even if you no longer have the staff in hand.
Additionally, with healing and life drain, you can save a lot of food and healing potions.
Which skills should you use? You should invest your first skill points in the protector tree of the Life Staff and unlock the skills “Protection Sphere” and “Beacon”. Around weapon level 6, you can then get the last skill in the healing tree, which is “Holy Ground”.
If you often play solo, you don’t need to unlock the last skills of the trees, as they focus on supporting your group. You can therefore concentrate more on the passive improvements of your existing skills, making you quite strong relatively early.
Among other things, you can learn “Touch of the Protector” to take less damage when attacking or use “Balance” to run away faster when you fall below 50% health. The Life Staff makes your life in New World considerably easier, especially at the beginning.
The first ratings for FIFA 22 are now known. Among other things, Kylian Mbappé showed his new card – and it looks really strong.
What are these ratings? The ratings are the values that footballers are equipped with in FIFA 22. The higher the rating and the individual stats of a player, the stronger he will be.
Normally, EA Sports publishes the ratings collectively before the FIFA 22 release. But now the first values are getting out to the public in bits and pieces: Several footballers are showing their new cards on social media, and EA also released some values themselves in a video. So it seems like the waiting for the ratings for FIFA 22 is slowly coming to an end.
We will take a look here at what values are already known. This article will be updated as soon as more ratings become known.
Mbappé, Bellingham show cards – More values known
These values we know now: The cover star of FIFA 22, Kylian Mbappé, released his new gold card via Instagram Story. It shows that the Frenchman will get a card with an overall value of 91. He will definitely rank among the best players in FIFA 22.
This is how Mbappé’s values will look in FIFA 22 (via futbin)
Also, the individual stats look extremely strong. 97 pace, 92 dribbling, and 88 shooting make Mbappé again a very dangerous attacker. Additionally, there are 80 in passing, 77 in shooting, and 36 in defense. But: Defending, that is not Mbappé’s job anyway.
Alongside Mbappé, Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham also showed his new card in FIFA 22 on Instagram. The central midfielder will be equipped with a 79 overall rating. While he does not belong to the top cards in FIFA, the jump from his 69 card in FIFA 21 is considerable with 10 points.
Additionally, there are more cards that EA Sports released in a trailer for a new partnership between FIFA 22 and Serie A. We will embed that here:
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The Spaniard Deulofeu receives a gold card with 79
Dusan Vlahovic gets a gold card with 78
Barák is included with 78
Joao Pedro is at 80
Mancuso receives a 72
Goran Pandev a 74
In addition, some special cards are shown:
Roberto Baggio (Icon) is included with 91
Zola (Icon) with 85
Nakata (Icon) with 86
Vieri (Icon) with 88
Baresi (Icon) with 91
Crespo (Icon) with 87
Maldini (Icon) with 92
The FUT Heroes Milito (88), di Natale (88), and Cordoba (87) are included
The complete database or the top 100 ratings are still missing. As soon as there is more information on this, we will keep you updated here at MeinMMO.
The new action MMO New World has launched into an open beta on Steam. Although players could already try the online game in July and the progress won’t carry over to the release, Amazon’s MMO has again over 140,000 concurrent players. This is enough for 5th place, making the New World beta have more players on Steam than GTA 5 or the new Naraka Bladepoint.
Current player count for New World: New World has reached a daily peak of 141,668 players today. This is enough for 5th place among the top games on Steam. It is only outperformed by the Steam mainstays CS:GO, DOTA 2, PUBG, and Apex Legends.
According to SteamDB, New World is considered the number one game among “Trending Games” with this achievement.
For everyone playing now, the starting area with the ghost pirates awaits again at the release on September 28, 2021. The progress from the Open Beta will also not carry over to the release.
This is how it’s going for New World on Twitch: On Twitch, New World has not quite convinced yet. Currently, the MMO is in 12th place with about 32,000 concurrent viewers.
At its peak last night, New World had 153,813 viewers – which was still enough for 12th place.
The biggest streamer for the beta launch last night was the MMO specialist Fextralife. Otherwise, hardly any well-known Twitch streamers have looked into New World. Many will likely wait for the official launch.
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In The Elder Scrolls Online there is a crossover event with the heavy metal band Trivium right now. You can participate in crazy metal challenges throughout September and even win prizes. What you need to do and how it works can be found here on MeinMMO.
What kind of event is this? From September 7 to September 27, 2021, everything in ESO is about heavy metal! Every three days, there will be a new community challenge that allows you to complete special heavy metal tasks. This entire event is in collaboration with the band Trivium, which was announced during Quake Con 2021.
What is Trivium? The metal band Trivium hails from Florida and belongs to the genre of metalcore/progressive metal. Their lyrics deal with mythical events, among other things. On October 1, Trivium will also present a brand new music video inspired by ESO. This is because the lead singer, Matt Heavy, is an avid gamer and Elder Scrolls fan. This was also the reason for the collaboration with ESO.
If you want to listen to Trivium’s tracks, you have the opportunity to do so here on Spotify:
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Why is there a heavy metal event right now? The current theme in the Blackwood chapter involves dark demon beings from a hellish dimension that bring death and destruction.
Moreover, a grim red giant named Mehrunes Dagon leads the hostile hordes, and the entire presentation with red flames and black metal monoliths exudes a strong heavy metal charm. Such a metal event fits thematically well.
ESO is looking for the Metal Superhero – Here’s what you can do
What challenges are there? As part of the big heavy metal challenge, there will be a new challenge every three days. The various tasks are:
Build a stage in Housing for a rock concert inspired by Oblivion (September 7 – 9)
Write a song about the theme of Oblivion (September 10 – 12)
Dress your character in the game as “metal” as possible using the mount system (September 13 – 15)
Create an ultimate heavy metal playlist that fits ESO and Oblivion (September 16 – 18)
Find and show a monster in ESO that is the most “metal” (September 19 – 21)
Come up with an ultimate metal band name related to ESO or Oblivion (September 22 – 24)
Comment on the image of Mehrunes Dagon released on September 25 with the perfect caption! (September 25 – October 7)
What prizes are there? You can then post your submissions on the official Twitter or Instagram account of ESO, don’t forget the hashtag #ESORocksOut.
At the end of each challenge, three eligible submissions will be selected and receive one of four prize options:
A code for a pink or a green torchbug
1,500 crowns
A code for the ESO Standard Edition
A code for the update to ESO: Blackwood
What has already been submitted? There are already some cool submissions on the ESO channels, including this cool concert stage:
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Since the event has just started, there are sure to be more cool submissions coming, especially cool lyrics or metal costumes. It remains exciting to see what fans will come up with and how the collaboration with Trivium might continue.
FIFA 22 is just a few weeks away, and FIFA 21 is suddenly distributing a ton of Super Cards to players. The teams are now packed with intense footballers. But are these Super Cards actually cool?
FIFA 21 releases special cards: The majority of the “season” in Ultimate Team is over, the big events have passed. No wonder, as the FIFA 22 release is just around the corner.
This also means that FIFA 21 now has a lot of special cards that you could get throughout the year. In the current “season preparation,” there are even 100 of the best special cards available in packs.
At the same time, there is a quite simple Squad Building Challenge – the repeatable “85+-Upgrade x 10” SBC. Players are currently using it very successfully to win extremely strong cards in FUT.
98-rated de Bruyne, 96-rated Gómez, 94-rated Navas and many more cards with high ratings in one pack? Such content is currently the order of the day for the SBC. Accordingly, the teams are now filled with intense cards. Thus, the event also provides a good overview of how powerful the cards in FUT are now.
More than 700 cards with a value over 90
This is how strong the players were in FIFA 21: If you take a look at the current status in FIFA 21, you’ll find a total of 713 player cards that have a rating above 90 (via futbin).
Comparing this to FIFA 20, the number has actually slightly decreased: At the end, there were 771 cards that were above 90. In previous years, it looked like this:
FIFA 15: 96 players with 90+
FIFA 16: 168 players with 90+
FIFA 17: 257 players with 90+
FIFA 18: 461 players with 90+
FIFA 19: 553 players with 90+
Looking at the absolute top values, the comparison between FIFA 20 and FIFA 21 looks similar as well.
FIFA 20 had 11 cards with 99, 6 cards with 98, and 20 cards with 97
FIFA 21, on the other hand, offered 8 cards with 99, 17 cards with 98, and 16 cards with 97
Overall, it shows: There were again a lot of special cards in FIFA 21. Here, the cards below 90 are not even included.
But it’s no wonder. After all, there was a new event (or a new event section) almost every week that could bring intense special cards, in addition to the usual TOTW on Wednesday. The question is: How cool are the special cards?
Here, there is a fundamental discussion among FIFA players.
The season preparation showcases the craziest cards
Poll: How do you view special cards in FIFA – and how should FIFA 22 proceed?
In terms of realism, special cards in FIFA are not particularly helpful. After all, there are special cards that elevate completely incomparable players to the same level. For example, there are cards in FIFA 21 for players like Ben Chilwell (97), Vinicius Junior (97), or Samu Castillejo (97) that put them on a level with players like Ronaldo, Zidane, or even current players like de Bruyne. Compared to real football, this is (at least currently) pure fantasy.
A little different are performance-based cards like TOTW or Man of the Match. These cards have an anchor in real football and are therefore more realistic. At the same time, the TOTW also had the problem that it couldn’t keep up performance-wise with fantasy promos like “Freeze” or “What If” anymore.
On the other hand, the special cards provide the opportunity to elevate more players into the FIFA meta. Speed was crucial in FIFA 21 – if you didn’t have a good rating there, you were at a disadvantage. However, due to the special cards, it is possible for players who typically wouldn’t be competitive to rise into the meta. If it’s your favorite player, that’s certainly a nice thing.
However, there is also the criticism that special cards are often awarded to the same players. Just look at Joshua Kimmich, who had 8 different cards this year, or Lionel Messi, who ended up with 9. A player like Wout Weghorst, who scored 20 goals in the Bundesliga, had only three cards in total – and none of them were really meta-relevant.
We want to know: How do you see it? Should FIFA 22 follow suit and fully rely on special cards again? Or would you like to see a different approach? Participate in our poll and tell us in the comments how you see the situation.
The new trailer for the Enhanced version of GTA 5 Online has been released. The version is coming for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in March. However, the trailer has been heavily criticized and seen as disappointing.
What’s new? On the evening of September 9, 2021, the PlayStation Showcase featured several new trailers. During the presentation, the community learned that the NextGen version of GTA 5 and GTA Online has been delayed. The release date in November has been abandoned, and the release is now set for March 2022.
This information was shared along with a new trailer, which has already received massive dislikes on YouTube. The community feels that there is clearly too little NextGen in the trailer for a NextGen version.
More dislikes than likes for the new GTA trailer of the NextGen version
The current status: At this point in time (September 10 at 11:25 AM), the trailer on the PlayStation channel has 628,324 views. It has received 12,591 thumbs up and 21,014 thumbs down.
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Rockstar Games also uploaded the trailer on YouTube. There it has 346,833 views, with a total of 20,914 thumbs up and 21,138 thumbs down (as of September 10 at 11:35).
What the trailer indicates: The video mentions
Improved graphics
Enhanced gameplay
Seamless character switching
Explosive action
Release in March 2022
This is the criticism
Graphics: In the new trailer for the NextGen version, the community sees too little of the promised “improved graphics.” It is criticized that the trailer feels like a video for the old generation of PS4 and Xbox One. YouTuber The Professional writes: “Is this really enhanced and improved? It looks no different than the PS4 version. They even showed the Deluxos at the end, blowing people up, although many players hate the futuristic vehicles.”
User AFGuidesHD writes on YouTube that there aren’t even new graphics and that the trailer is a disappointment.
Features: The community is not yet convinced about the features of the enhanced version. In the trailer, it mentions faster character switching. Users do not see this as an improvement to the game, but simply as a result of the faster hardware in the NextGen consoles.
In the comments, there are also wishes for clear statements from Rockstar Games regarding how the game will actually change.
What do you think about the new trailer of GTA 5 for PS5 / Xbox Series X? Do you like the content shown or do you see it similarly to the commentators on YouTube who criticize the video and its content? Please share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Call of Duty: Vanguard follows old traditions in some aspects and brings back Killstreaks. The predecessor Black Ops Cold War focused on Scorestreaks instead. We will show you which streaks are already known and which might still come on MeinMMO.
What are Killstreaks? In Call of Duty, it’s all about the next kill and how to quickly gather a few more afterwards. This is not solely due to, but largely because of Killstreaks – a system that rewards you for collecting many kills in a row without dying.
For a few kills, there’s help with reconnaissance. For a few more kills, you get a mini-gun with explosive ammo. And if you go on a real rampage and gather 25 without dying, you can end the match in your team’s favor with a so-called “Nuke”.
All about Killstreaks in CoD: Vanguard
How does it work in Vanguard? Call of Duty 2021 reintroduces such a Killstreak system after the predecessor Cold War experimented with a points-based system.
In your loadout screen, you can select 3 streaks for your matches. In the match, you then have a display on the right with segments that fill up with each kill and give you info on how many kills you need for the next Killstreak.
With a click, you deploy the powerful helpers. Some operate automatically, some you have to control yourself, and there are also some that enhance your character.
Which streaks are available in the Vanguard beta? MeinMMO has already taken a look at the beta and can confirm 10 Killstreaks available during the testing phase:
Location / 3 kills – Radar only for yourself
Supplies / 4 kills – Random Killstreak from a drop
Glide Bomb / 5 kills – Controllable bomb from great height
Reaper / 5 kills – A type of mini-gun with explosive projectiles
Mortar Strike / 5 kills – Marked area gets attacked
War Machine / 7 kills – Grenade launcher
Flamethrower / 9 kills – Protective suit including flamethrower
Attack Dogs / 10 kills – Dogs attack your enemies
Will they definitely make it into the final game? It’s actually still unclear. Last year with Cold War, there were Killstreaks in the beta that came much later to multiplayer. Although there will be more Killstreaks in Vanguard than these 10 after the release, it cannot be said for sure whether all streaks from the beta will also be available. All info about the beta is here.
What about the “Nuke”? With a so-called Nuke Killstreak, you can directly and successfully end the match for your team. Currently, it seems that this mechanic will also return in Vanguard. Already in the Vanguard Alpha in the new mode “Champions Hill”, such a streak was available, even though you could obtain the Nuke there through the cash system.
The important number in Vanguard is probably 25. If you get 25 kills in a row without dying, you can apparently get a V2 rocket and immediately end the match in your favor.
So far, not all streaks have been identified. We will show you the current conjectures about what the symbols mean.
Other possible Killstreaks for Vanguard:
Single Dog / 5 kills – A guard dog assists you
Precision Airstrike / 6 kills – Quick air strike on marked area
Emergency Drop / 8 kills – Multiple supply boxes with random Killstreaks
Area Bombardment / 10 kills – Comprehensive air strike on marked area
Gunship / 12 kills – Self-guided airstrike
Improved Recon / 12 kills – Strong radar with extra functions for the whole team
However, keep in mind that this list consists of leaks and conjectures. Which Killstreaks will eventually make it into the final game or what lies behind the symbols cannot be said for sure at this time.
The return to Killstreaks brings an iconic mechanic back to Call of Duty that can provide much additional motivation and excitement in the match. However, it can also quickly lead to streak spam and you can hardly leave your cover without immediately receiving a nasty bomb. Especially in the large Blitz modes with up to 48 players per match, this is likely to end in a massacre more often.
In October, a Community Day featuring Shuppet will take place in Pokémon GO. On this occasion, its final evolution, Dusknoir, will receive a special charged attack. We at MeinMMO have examined how strong Dusknoir will become with it.
What kind of event is this? Every month, Pokémon GO hosts a Community Day that highlights a specific Pokémon, which spawns more frequently during the event. In October, this will be Shuppet along with its two evolutions, Shupet and Dusknoir.
Additionally, Dusknoir, the final evolution, will receive a special charged attack when evolving that day. As Niantic has already announced, there will be a charged attack called Shadow Ball available for the Community Day in October (via pokemongolive.com).
What kind of Pokémon are these?
Shuppet is a Ghost-type Pokémon from Generation 3. It can evolve into Dusknoir via Shuppet. Shuppet is not a strong monster as it does not excel in attack or stamina. Its defense is only average, making it unsuitable for raids and PvP battles.
Similarly, Shupet is also a Ghost-type monster. Although its stats are slightly better than its pre-evolution’s, its attack and stamina still remain average. Only its defense has a slight advantage. There are stronger Pokémon that perform better in battles.
Dusknoir is the second evolution of Shuppet. It can evolve from Shupet using a Sinnoh Stone. Dusknoir is from Generation 4 and is also a Ghost-type. All three evolutions are therefore weak against Dark and Ghost-type attacks.
Shuppet, Shupet, and Dusknoir
How strong will Dusknoir be with Shadow Ball?
Dusknoir has two fast moves, Hex and Astonish, both Ghost-type. So far, it could learn only the Ghost move Shadow Ball and the other attacks Confusion (Psychic) and Dark Pulse (Dark).
The Shadow variant also has access to Frustration (Normal) or, in its purified form, Return (Normal). On the Community Day on October 9, 2021, Dusknoir will also be able to learn the Ghost move Shadow Ball. This move is only available during the event and can be taught afterward only with the use of an Elite Charge TM.
But how strong will it be with this new move? Looking at Dusknoir’s current stats, it can mostly score in defense. Its attack stats are rather solid, and its stamina is unremarkable. Therefore, according to the overview from PvPoke, it is not the first choice in raids either or in the PvP league (via pvpoke.com).
The new move is expected to be Dusknoir’s strongest. It takes a moment longer to charge than its other moves, but it also deals slightly more damage. Thus, it may improve Dusknoir’s stats, particularly in the PvP league.
However, Dusknoir will still have poor stamina. This makes it more vulnerable in battles, which is why other monsters are better candidates for use in raids and the PvP league. As a result, Dusknoir will likely be benched by most trainers.
What do you think of the new charged attack for Dusknoir that is set to be available on Community Day? Which Ghost-type Pokémon are your favorites in raids or the PvP league? Feel free to share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
Rumors are circulating that Sony is working on a PS5 Pro or a PS6. A job listing is said to confirm this.It is at least not unusual for companies to already be working on a new generation after the release of a device.
The rumors persist that Sony is secretly working on a new PlayStation model. There is talk of both a PS5 Pro and a completely new generation. A leaker has at least mentioned price and release for a PS5 Pro.
Now an official job offer from Sony has further strengthened these rumors, as it also speaks of future generations. Sony is already working on an optimization of the current PS5 model.
Sony is looking for developers for “future PlayStation platforms”
What is this job listing about? The job listing is for a doctoral internship in the internal “Research and Development” department (via board.greenhouse.io). Sony itself describes the department’s tasks as “We research and develop innovative technologies that push the boundaries of gaming, and help game developers create the best games for PlayStation by providing a best-in-class SDK.”
The special feature lies in a detail of the job listing. It states that the candidate’s responsibilities include “contributing to the identification and development of the technology portfolio for future PlayStation platforms.”
Some now suspect that the formulation “future PlayStation platforms” could point to a PS6 or at least a more powerful PS5 Pro.
Many users are sure to be surprised or even upset by this announcement, but it is not uncommon for the industry to start developing new hardware very early.
In the past, Sony had also started working on a new console shortly after the release of a new generation of PlayStation.
Both PS4 and PS5 have been in development for years
Developing a new console would be nothing unusual for Sony. They followed a similar approach with earlier generations:
The PlayStation 3 was released in 2006, the development of the PS4 started in 2008.
The PS4 was released in 2013, and the development of the PS5 likely started in 2015. However, there are no official statements on this.
An early development phase of a PS6 or at least a PS5 Pro would not be out of the question. Development and research usually take several years, but we should not expect to see a PS6 in the near future. A more powerful PS5 Pro is much more likely.
Some users on Twitter also explain that it is not unusual. Once a generation has been released, manufacturers begin working on new hardware, and it takes a few years before more information becomes available.
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In recent days, there has been a heated racism debate between two streamers who produce Genshin Impact content. It involved hypocrisy and insults towards Chinese people. But what exactly happened there?
Tenha (seen on the left in the title image) is a Korean Genshin Impact YouTuber and streamer. Kylorren_Lol (on the right in the title image) is a Spanish YouTuber and streamer who has also started creating Genshin Impact content.
How did it all start? Tenha published a video titled “How I Accidentally Made the BEST Keqing on YouTube.” As he himself admits, his intention behind it was, of course, to generate clicks. He claimed to have learned from the best and had no ill intentions behind it. Keqing is a playable character in Genshin Impact.
Subsequently, Kylorren_Lol spoke out on Twitter, wanting to compare his Keqing with Tenha’s and produce a reaction video to Tenha’s. Tenha replied that he had no interest in this and did not want Kylorren_Lol to make such a video. Tenha is not a fan of such videos and would also claim copyright on it, he explained in a later video where he described the situation in more detail.
Who are Tenha and Kylorren_Lol? The KoreanTenha became known for his Genshin Impact videos, in which he spent a lot of money in the gacha system. He also regularly streams on Twitch. Kylorren_Lol is from Argentina and produces Spanish videos and streams. As his name suggests, he previously primarily streamed League of Legends but is now also starting with more Genshin Impact content.
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Additionally, the present viewers insult Tenha as an asshole and use terms like “Chinaman.” Kylorren_Lol does not stop this, just laughs and nods in agreement. Furthermore, he wanted to donate Tenha bits on Twitch when he goes live with the words: “What the hell is wrong with you? You fucking ‘Chinaman.'”
Bits on Twitch are like a currency. Streamers and Twitch itself receive a certain share of the money depending on how many bits someone donates. Bits can be acquired in exchange for real money. “Chinaman” is also a derogatory, racist term for Asians (via Urban Dictionary), which should definitely not be used.
Kylorren_Lol then did this: He apologized in a tweet and actually sent him bits, but with the following words: “Hello Tenha, good morning. I’m sorry about yesterday. My intention is not to annoy you or use your content to become famous. I apologize publicly, it won’t happen again. Have a nice day.”
Also on Twitter, Kylorren_Lol apologized again for wanting to take his video down, but not for the racist comments. Nevertheless, he distributed hearts to tweets from his community, which insulted Tenha. Very hypocritical, Tenha thinks.
The worst part of the whole thing is that Kylorren_Lol simply labeled Tenha as a Chinese person, even though he is Korean. Both ancestries follow different ethnicities and traditions.
All screenshots and evidence can be found in Tenha’s and AsianGuyStreams’ videos since Kylorren_Lol deleted his tweets and stream recordings.
Kylorren_Lol also released an apology video where he still referred to Tenha several times as a Chinese person (via YouTube). He also claimed to understand racism since his family also has foreign roots. The video sounds to many in the comments like a “I’m sorry you feel attacked” and not like a real apology.
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Atsu is also a famous Asian content creator and streamer in the Genshin Impact realm.
What is the video about? In his video, Atsu calls on people to raise their voices against racism. He encourages them not to accept any nonsense and to seek help. He speaks from personal experience and constantly encounters racism against himself. The topic deeply affects him.
He reiterated that the excuse “it’s taken out of context” does not apply in this case. He does not understand how such behavior can be condoned. One should also speak out against one’s favorite streamers and not just nod in agreement with whatever they do. While it may be easier to look away, it helps no one and only worsens the situation.
Genshin Impact as a link between all heritages
Genshin Impact brings various cultures and their traditions into the game, bringing them closer to people. So far, Germany (Mondstadt), Japan (Inazuma), and China (Liyue) are present in the game. It creates a sense of togetherness regardless of one’s own background and traditions.
Especially the Asian aspect is highlighted more clearly through the game and brings their literature, culture, and traditions closer to those who do not come from Asian countries.
Due to this incident between Tenha and Kylorren_Lol, more racism may have infiltrated the game and among content creators. It is hoped that the videos by Atsu and Tenha have shaken some people awake and that no more people like Kylorren_Lol will come forward.
The most ironic thing about it? The discussion flared up because of Keqing. She also comes from China.
For more than 5 years, WoW was the most-watched MMORPG on Twitch, and it still was in July 2021. But now Final Fantasy XIV has overtaken WoW. WoW lost more than half of its total viewing hours in just a month: A combination of the end of a raid phase and the sexism scandal is likely responsible.
This is usually the largest MMORPG on Twitch: The most-watched MMORPG on Twitch has been World of Warcraft for more than 5 years.
The statistics from Sullygnome go back to January 2016: In each of the following 67 months, World of Warcraft was the most-watched online role-playing game on Twitch. It wasn’t even particularly close.
Even in July 2021, WoW had a significant lead over its online RPG competitors:
WoW ranked 9th among the most-watched games with 47.5 million hours
Final Fantasy XIV ranked 17th with 25.9 million hours – the MMORPG from Japan grew significantly in July 2021
The standard unit of measurement for “the largest game on Twitch” is the viewer hours recorded. The 3 biggest games in the world on Twitch right now are all old favorites: Grand Theft Auto 5, League of Legends, and Minecraft.
WoW loses 28 million viewer hours and the throne
So this turned around in August 2021: In the past weeks, the picture has changed. WoW has completely collapsed and lost more than half of all viewer hours.
In August 2021, Final Fantasy XIV has 20 million viewed hours
World of Warcraft has fallen to 19.74 million viewed hours
Compared to the previous month, July, WoW lost 58.4% of viewer hours. However, only 19.7% fewer hours were broadcast.
Final Fantasy XIV is the new largest MMORPG on Twitch.
August 2021 was without World First race, but with sexism scandal
What is the reason for this? In July 2021, the race for the “World First” in World of Warcraft took place: Who would be the first to defeat the new big boss?
Leading esports guilds like Complexity Limit, Echo Esports, or Method reached millions of viewer hours. Together, the 4 channels amassed over 15 million viewed hours. These hours are completely missing in August 2021.
Additionally, successful individual streamers like Asmongold (2.3 million hours) stopped streaming WoW and switched to Final Fantasy XIV.
Furthermore, the sexism scandal surrounding Blizzard may have dampened the enthusiasm of some streamers and viewers for broadcasting or watching World of Warcraft on Twitch.
Final Fantasy XIV is the new largest MMORPG on Twitch, but hype is fading
Is Final Fantasy XIV that strong now? Not really. Although Final Fantasy XIV experienced an enormous boom in July: From June to July, FF14 was able to quintuple its viewer numbers, partly due to Asmongold leaving his main MMORPG WoW in favor of Final Fantasy XIV.
However, by August, Final Fantasy XIV was already weaker again, but lost far fewer viewer hours than WoW.
What makes the appeal of Final Fantasy XIV, we explain here:
Compared to the previous month, July, WoW lost 58.4% of viewer hours. However, only 19.7% fewer hours were broadcast.
Final Fantasy XIV is the new largest MMORPG on Twitch.
August 2021 was without World First race, but with sexism scandal
What is the reason for this? In July 2021, the race for the “World First” in World of Warcraft took place: Who would be the first to defeat the new big boss?
Leading esports guilds like Complexity Limit, Echo Esports, or Method reached millions of viewer hours. Together, the 4 channels amassed over 15 million viewed hours. These hours are completely missing in August 2021.
Additionally, successful individual streamers like Asmongold (2.3 million hours) stopped streaming WoW and switched to Final Fantasy XIV.
Furthermore, the sexism scandal surrounding Blizzard may have dampened the enthusiasm of some streamers and viewers for broadcasting or watching World of Warcraft on Twitch.
Final Fantasy XIV is the new largest MMORPG on Twitch, but hype is fading
Is Final Fantasy XIV that strong now? Not really. Although Final Fantasy XIV experienced an enormous boom in July: From June to July, FF14 was able to quintuple its viewer numbers, partly due to Asmongold leaving his main MMORPG WoW in favor of Final Fantasy XIV.
However, by August, Final Fantasy XIV was already weaker again, but lost far fewer viewer hours than WoW.
What makes the appeal of Final Fantasy XIV, we explain here:
In Destiny 2, the revised Trials of Osiris will begin on September 10. The elite PvP mode is now intended to be more accessible to everyone, throwing around guaranteed loot and no longer punishing defeats. MeinMMO summarizes everything you need to know whether it’s worth it for you in Season 15.
What’s new now: This evening, on September 10, 2021, the Trials of Osiris in the new Season 15 will start for the first time. The wait has been worth it, as Bungie is giving the mode a complete rework – which was much needed.
This way, guardians who are not PvP gods can finally have fun, and even PvE players should receive rewards for participating in the more accessible mode thanks to new rules and mechanics.
What are the Trials in Destiny 2? In the Trials of Osiris, 2 teams of 3 guardians compete against each other – now also with automatic matchmaking. You can participate in the PvP endgame from Friday at 7:00 PM to Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Whoever wins 5 rounds first wins the match. It’s important that having a high power level gives you advantages – like in the Iron Banner. Your contact for the mode is Saint-14 in the Tower Hangar. The Trials have exclusive weapons and armor that can only be obtained there and are among the best in the game. The mode is now being revised in Season 15, as it was previously too elitist and is now meant to appeal to all guardians.
How the Trials of Osiris are being revised in Season 15
MeinMMO briefly summarizes the most important changes to the endgame PvP mode here. We also show you where to get detailed information and take a look at the brand new Trials weapon.
You don’t need a full 3-player team: Solos or duos can rejoice, as Trials now has automatic matchmaking. However, you can theoretically be matched against a full 3-player team as a solo player. Later, a complete freelance list will be added.
Trials is no longer Free2Play: To participate in the Trials of Osiris, you now have to purchase the current year’s expansion. Currently, that is “Beyond Light” – from February 22, 2022, you’ll need “Witch Queen.” This is intended to bring under control the so-called throwaway accounts that often cheated.
Saint-14 is being revised: The Trials NPC Saint-14 now functions like other vendors (Shaxx or Zavala). You rank up only by participating in the mode and unlocking guaranteed Trials rewards. Additionally, there are 2 challenges with top loot each week.
In the Trials, it’s no longer just about victories: Even if you lose a match, you’ll still receive reputation. Individual round wins give reputation bonuses (whoever wins 5 rounds first wins the match). Your ticket no longer expires after 3 losses and rewards should also be obtainable in case of defeats.
New matchmaking: The new player search aims to find opponents with similar skill and the same number of wins on the ticket. Remember, tickets now last much longer and are reset less often.
Automatic anti-cheat starts today: The program BattlEye aims to automatically detect and punish cheaters from today onwards.
Crossplay must be enabled for the Trials: However, it seems that the separation between PC and console still takes place as in normal crossplay PvP: Here more about the new crossplay feature on MeinMMO.
New round rules: A round now lasts 90 seconds (previously 120) and you cannot carry ammunition into the next round. You will receive some special ammunition at the start of each round. This is intended to make matches faster and reduce camping (on super).
You remain in first-person view: You can no longer just switch to third-person view to gain an overview advantage (Three-Peeking). Both swords without ammunition and emotes are used in Trials in first-person view.
A detailed summary of all changes and exact information on the rebuilding of Saint-14 and matchmaking can be found here:
The Trials should finally be worthwhile for all guardians
You can still go Flawless in the new Trials of Osiris, meaning achieving 7 wins without a defeat. This way, you get the master version of weapons. The additional new loot system is, however, much more accessible.
Here’s how to get targeted loot: In addition to your wins, you now receive the cool Trials rewards in 2 ways: Upon ranking up, you get Trials Engrams that you can focus with Saint-14, thus having an influence on the contents. You do not need to unlock the individual armor and weapons first for them to be included in the loot pool.
If you reach certain ranks through reputation gain (just for participating in the Trials), you will automatically receive rewards. These are upgrade materials like Ascendant Shards, but also weapons. The known (and hated) tokens are to be completely removed.
This weapon is new in Season 15: Reed’s Regret is a linear fusion rifle for the power slot and deals Stasis damage.
The weapon fits perfectly into the current sandbox, even in PvE. Because of the seasonal mod Particle Deconstruction, fusion rifles are currently the best weapons in the endgame. Reed’s Regret brings some strong options for PvE: Line in the Sand, Vorpal Weapon, Clown Cartridge, and Triple Tap are ideal against bosses.
But in PvP, the weapon also sounds really strong: Fixer Grip, Gravestone, and Deadly Wind make other guardians tremble. Only those who achieve Flawless in the Trials will receive the better master version of Reed’s Regret.
Are you ready to start the new Trials this evening? Do you think Bungie has finally made the mode accessible enough for everyone to have fun while still challenging the PvP aces? Please let us know in the comments with which weapons and classes you are heading into the Trials.
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A new promo code is available in Pokémon GO in September that gives you 10 Poké Balls. We at MeinMMO will show you how to get them.
This is the new promo code in September: To promote the new Thai Facebook page of Pokémon GO, there is a fresh promo code. All trainers can use it, so it doesn’t matter if you play on an Android or iOS device.
Here is the code:
E9K4SY77F5623
What does the promo code give you? With the code, you receive 10 Poké Balls for free.
How to redeem the promo code
Redeeming promo codes differs in Pokémon GO between Android and iOS devices. We explain how you can access the gift on each:
On Android devices: To redeem the promo code, you first need to go to the in-game shop of your game. Then scroll down to the bottom of the page. As you can see in the image below, you will find an input field “Promos” there. Enter your code and confirm it.
Input field on Android
On iOS devices: Here, redeeming promo codes works a bit differently than on Android devices because you don’t have an input mask in the shop for that. To use it, you need to go through a special Niantic website, which we have linked here: Redeem promo code (via Niantic).
Now you need to log in using your credentials. After that, you will also receive an input field here where you can paste your code. The next time you open the game, you will be shown that you have unlocked a new bonus and the items are available for you to claim.
Alternatively, you can also check your journal to see if the redemption of the promo code worked. It will also be noted there.
What do you think of the new promo code? Are you getting the 10 Poké Balls or do you find the gift rather lame? Feel free to share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
In the coming weeks, there will be several events in Pokémon GO with great monsters and bonuses. We have looked at which events await you in September and which are particularly worth it.
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Call of Duty: Warzone is getting a graphics upgrade this year and adopting the technology from the new CoD: Vanguard. We will show you how this battle royale might change on MeinMMO.
Call of Duty: Warzone is going through a major change this year. With the big multiplayer reveal of CoD: Vanguard, the developers announced that the battle royale will get a completely new map and adopt the polished engine from Vanguard. A game-changer.
But how will this affect Warzone? The CoD creators don’t want to go into too much detail yet. However, based on the information already available about Vanguard, some possible conclusions can be drawn. MeinMMO presents 5 changes that could come with the graphics upgrade of Warzone and gives a personal assessment of the likelihood of these changes.
When will the changes come? The official statement is, “shortly after the Vanguard release” which takes place on November 5. Possibly with the start of Season 1, which is likely to begin at the end of November or early December.
About the Author Maik Schneider: I have been following Warzone since its release for MeinMMO and have read every tweet, every blog post from the developers about the shooter. It has been exciting to see how the content and communication have developed over the past few months, but also sometimes frustrating.
With my experiences and daily work with Warzone and after spending some hours in Vanguard’s multiplayer, I can form a good picture of how the battle royale might look after transitioning to the Vanguard technology. I believe the developers will change much in the game and transfer a lot from Vanguard to Warzone – if not everything.
Fresh Graphics in Pacific Style
What is it about? Warzone is based on the technology of Modern Warfare, the CoD from 2019. The new Vanguard uses very similar technology, which has been polished and further developed. This involves an “engine”, a computer program responsible for complex calculations, such as rendering the graphics.
Which parts of the Warzone engine will be adopted is not certain. So far, the developers have mentioned the “same technology and engine” as in Vanguard. So, it could involve certain parts of the engine, but perhaps even the entire foundation of the programming.
The new map will be much friendlier and more colorful than the current Verdansk, a Soviet city from the Cold War. The graphics will likely benefit from that, and Warzone will look significantly better with Vanguard.
Author’s assessment – How likely is this? The new map will definitely come and replace Verdansk by the end of the year. However, how much of the Vanguard graphics will be adopted remains unclear for now. But so far, it sounds like Warzone will be completely rebuilt on Vanguard technology, without compromises.
The FoV Slider on Consoles
What is it about? The “Field of View” slider adjusts the field of view that the game displays to you. At the cost of some image distortion, you see more of the game, virtually beyond the edge of your screen. For console players, this adjustment option is not available, but PC players have it.
Author’s assessment – How likely is this? There can be no definitive statement on this. However, it is very likely that Warzone will bring the FoV slider to consoles in the foreseeable future. Such an opportunity is rare. Another reason is the pressure from the community. The developers emphasize in the stream with the map reveal that they are listening to player wishes.
Top Left Console FoV / Top Right Maximum PC FoV – Source: Twitter
Warzone Goes Next-Gen
What is it about? On console, there is still no separate version for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Due to backward compatibility, everyone either plays the version for Xbox One or PS4. You can already set Warzone to 120 frames per second, but a real next-gen version hasn’t even been announced yet.
With the upgrade to Vanguard technology, this could change, and console players who have already switched to the new generation should experience Warzone in better graphics.
Author’s assessment – How likely is this? Pretty likely. There have already been initial hints at a next-gen version, and a statement from the stream about crossplay provides another strong hint. Because Warzone supports “Crossplay, Cross-Progression, and Cross-Gen” (via callofduty.com). Until now, there has been no mention of Cross-Gen in Warzone. Why would Warzone support it if there are no different versions of the game?
Gunsmith Could Change Everything
What is it about? Vanguard will feature a gunsmith again, but this time you can equip all attachment slots with attachments. The weapons of the new CoD have 10 slots each. Additionally, the current weapons from Cold War and CoD MW will definitely remain in the game. However, how all this will work together is still unclear and leaves room for speculation:
All weapons will be “standardized”, similar to how the weapons from Cold War currently are
In Cold War, weapons within the classes share many attachments in Warzone. This is not the case for the weapons from CoD MW. In Cold War, the second barrel within the attachment category and weapon class always gives the same bonus to your stats. This allows the developers to influence many weapons simultaneously and also make separate changes to the weapons themselves.
With over 100 weapons after the Vanguard introduction, a system of standardization would likely help for efficient balancing. All important weapons would then have 10 attachments, and within a weapon class, the attachment setups would be quite similar.
As with the integration of Cold War, the new system will be added
In this variant, the gunsmith would not change much, and the weapons from CoD MW and Cold War would remain as they are. The new firearms from Vanguard would then get their 10 attachment slots, along with their own characteristics, such as unique ammo types and 2 slots for passive abilities.
Vanguard Weapons Adapt to Warzone
It is also possible that Vanguard weapons will be adjusted to the 5-attachments system of Warzone. The weapons would thus move somewhat away from their versions in multiplayer. Some attachment slots may disappear to prevent unwanted features from multiplayer from entering Warzone – such as ammo types that cause fire or area damage.
Author’s assessment – How likely is this? Something will definitely happen with the gunsmith. But what that will be is only guesswork. In the reveal stream, it was mentioned that through the transition to Vanguard technology, they want to ensure a “seamless weapon integration and game balance”. My first impression is therefore a complete overhaul of the arsenal to the Vanguard gunsmith.
However, the most sensible reason for it – over 100 weapons with uniform attachments – is also the biggest reason against it. All weapons from Cold War and CoD MW would need to be adjusted to the Vanguard system. Simply adding the new attachment system would facilitate introduction but complicate later balancing.
The developers have been much more open in their communication regarding their balance plans in recent months, showing that they understand the state of balancing. The introduction of weapons from Cold War led to a certain imbalance between the new and old weapons from CoD MW. Cold War weapons are more mobile, while CoD MW weapons have an extra slot for additional abilities.
So how will a “seamless” weapon integration occur when the current system is only held together by 2 threads? Therefore, I believe a standardization will occur to utilize the momentum of the new engine and make future balancing easier. This will also mean a complete adoption of the new perks and field upgrades.
In Vanguard, 10 simultaneous attachments are possible.
New Options for Weapon Laying and “Blind Fire”
What is it about? As known from CoD MW, Vanguard also features weapon laying. When you are at cover or at an edge, you can lay your weapon there and drastically reduce your recoil. Vanguard offers more options for this mechanic:
You can move your weapon left or right on a flat surface when laying
Behind cover, you can use “Blind Fire” for protected hip fire
These new weapon mechanics could have some influence on the gameplay in Warzone. Especially “Blind Fire” offers advantages for players behind cover. As it is a form of laid hip fire, the spread of the weapon also improves.
Author’s assessment – How likely is this? The two mechanics will likely also come to Warzone. There is a chance that it will be disabled in battle royale, but if the developers add it in multiplayer, it will likely come to Warzone as well.
However, it remains to be seen how strong it really is in the end. With “Blind Fire”, the character steps a good way out of cover, and the advantage is probably not that significant.
Warzone is evolving and taking an interesting step towards a new engine. However, how substantial this step will be remains to be seen.
What is certain and at the forefront for many players is a new anti-cheat system on PC. Important details about this are not yet available, but the system is part of the Vanguard engine and aims to put an end to the cheating plague in Warzone.
How would you connect the old and new gunsmith options? Can you imagine Warzone with “Blind Fire”? If you have ideas or thoughts on the topic, share them with us in the comments on MeinMMO.
Are you giving World of Warcraft another chance with Patch 9.1.5? Can all the good changes lure you back again?
World of Warcraft is not particularly popular among many players right now. The new area Korthia feels exhausted, the grinding is getting on many players’ nerves, and the covenant system hasn’t been well received. Although there is light on the horizon with Patch 9.1.5, as the update is supposed to fix numerous bugs and issues. But can that really help? Will you return with Patch 9.1.5 and give WoW another chance? We want to ask you, the MeinMMO community, and find out together.
What’s included in Patch 9.1.5? Even though Patch 9.1.5 is a rather smaller patch without much “new” content, it does include numerous improvements and new features. Some of the highlights that are meant to appeal to different player groups include:
The covenants can be switched freely
There are more customization options for Lightforged Draenei, Void Elves, and Nightborne. Many players wished for more choices here.
Heirlooms can be further upgraded and are also active in Shadowlands.
Covenant campaign and Maw intro can be skipped.
Legendary items can be reused.
There are also early hints that the popular Mage Tower will be returning and has a few new transmog options in tow.
These are just a few of the changes. We presented all the known new features in our comprehensive overview of Patch 9.1.5, so you can get a better overview.
More news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
But now let’s talk about you! We want to know if you are actively playing World of Warcraft right now and if you will return with Patch 9.1.5.
If you want to elaborate on your reasons for staying away or returning, feel free to leave a comment. Are the changes mentioned so far convincing to you? Or does it not entice you to subscribe anymore? With a bit of luck, your comment will be highlighted in a subsequent article for evaluation.
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A new statistic now shows that players from the USA and Canada are qualifying for the World Championship in League of Legends less and less often. The number of participants from North America at the LoL Worlds has fallen from 14 to 3. The top teams in the USA are almost exclusively playing with “non-Americans.”
What kind of statistic is this?
The statistic concerns how many players with a US or Canadian passport are participating at the Worlds.
The North American league LCS sends 3 teams to the Worlds. If all spots were filled with North Americans, there would be 15 players. In the early years of LoL, they almost achieved that: they sent 14 or 13 players with a passport from a country in North America to the Worlds.
However, the number of foreigners in the best US teams continued to rise. By 2021, only 3 North Americans are at the Worlds.
More Danes than Americans play in the top LCS teams
These are the 3 top teams of the LCS: The USA is sending 3 teams to the Worlds again this year: 100 Thieves, Team Liquid, and Cloud 9.
The LCS champion 100 Thieves employs two players from South Korea – the other 3 come from Turkey, Australia and even from Germany. 100 Thieves has no North Americans on the roster.
Team Liquid still has Tactical, a US player, in the starting five; otherwise, the team consists of Europeans and a Korean.
The key players of Cloud 9 are two Europeans, Perkz (Croatia) and Zven (Denmark). The Australian Fudge plays as a top laner. Jungler Blaber and Vulcan (Canada) both come from North America.
A curious statistic: In the top teams of the USA, there are more Danes (Zven, Santorin, Hensen) than Americans (Tactical, Blaber).
Meanwhile, Team Solo Mid, known for their love of Danes, did not qualify for the Worlds at all. They did not have a Dane on the team in 2021 and promptly faced the consequences.
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The trend of foreign players has intensified in the last 3 years.
South Korea sends only South Koreans, Europe only Europeans to the Worlds 2021
Is this phenomenon also present in other countries? No, hardly. The three European teams flying to the Worlds 2021 consist solely of Europeans. While it is completely normal for people from many European countries to play together, no one from outside of Europe plays in a top LEC team.
It’s even more extreme in South Korea: all 4 teams going to the Worlds, such as Gen G, T1, DWG Kia, and Hoya Life, consist exclusively of South Koreans. Not a single player from another nation is found in the rosters of the leading quartet of the LCK.
The teams from China occasionally have players from South Korea like Doinb or Nuguri. This is due to a special phenomenon: A few years ago, Korean professionals moved to China because new rules required the dissolution of professional “secondary teams” in South Korea. But aside from the few Koreans, China sends only Chinese players to the LoL Worlds 2021; no third nation is found in the 4 top teams of the LPL.
US teams have so much money but so few homegrown stars
What is the problem in the USA? This is hotly debated. An official from the esports league ESL believes it has to do with the dominance of the LCS. Due to the established professional league LCS, it is unattractive to invest in a LoL team that does not play in the LCS in North America. As a result, there are no “lower leagues” where talents could develop.
Additionally, the USA apparently has a lot of money to buy talents from abroad. The USA has a passionate and apparently willing-to-pay fan base. Thanks to lucrative sponsor deals totaling over 200 million US dollars, the war chests are well filled, which they are gladly emptied for players from Europe or South Korea.
However, US teams have the reputation of only picking “second choice” players or individuals whose best years are already behind them.
The American Doublelift knows other reasons for the problem that the USA continues to disappoint at the League of Legends World Championships:
On September 9th, Sony will host a major PS5 showcase, revealing many updates about their games. We at MeinMMO will cover the event live and summarize all the information in this article.
What kind of event is this? After Sony was absent at the major gaming events of the summer, E3 2021 and gamescom 2021, the publisher has now organized its own event. During the big PlayStation Showcase 2021, fans are expected to “take a look at the future of the PS5,” according to the invitation.
While Sony regularly provides smaller updates through “State of Play” streams, this livestream is on a larger scale and will focus on upcoming PS5 games.
This is what happened during the show
22:58: The aftershow has also concluded. Tell us, what did you think of the show and the games presented? Let us know in the comments.
22:44: The trailer showcase is over. However, it continues with the aftershow and additional information about the games that were shown. We will keep feeding the ticker with information about the games.
22:40: The highly anticipated game God of War: Ragnarok receives a reveal trailer. Kratos rides through snowy landscapes in a sled and in a canoe across rivers. The BOY is of course also present.
In the combat sequences, Kratos is seen using both his axe and the Chaos Blades to chop his enemies into little pieces. Thor makes his appearance as the antagonist, and Tyr, the Norse god of war, is seen as an ally. The All-Father Odin is only mentioned by name.
The goal of God of War: Ragnarok is to tell a grand story that revolves around father and son while you hack your way through tough enemies. The end of the world, Ragnarok, is, of course, at the center of the game.
22:38: A new Spider-Man game is coming with Venom as the main antagonist. In the trailer, both Peter and Miles fight against the famous villains from the Spider-Man franchise until Venom takes the stage.
However, the release year is still a bit away at 2023.
22:35: The racing game Gran Turismo 7 receives its grand appearance in a new trailer. It showcases the many cars you will own in the game, as well as various tracks to master. The game will be released in March 2022.
22:34: A very short trailer for a new Wolverine game flickered across the screen. Wolverine is being developed by Insomniac, who have already released the popular Spider-Man games.
22:33: The popular action games Uncharted: Lost Legacy and Thief’s End will receive a remaster for the PS5. The Uncharted series revolves around treasure hunter Nathan Drake and his brother Sam, who joins in Thief’s End.
A PC release of the games was also announced, meaning they will no longer be exclusive to PlayStation consoles.
22:31: The next trailer showcases a game called Tchia. It is a new IP. It visually resembles the survival game Raft. You play as a girl named Tchia, who has the magical ability to take control of an animal or object. In the trailer, you can see tires, dogs, or birds that obey her.
She uses these abilities to solve puzzles and explore the game world.
22:28: Another trailer for Deathloop is shown. In this game, you play as a man who is trapped in an endless loop. To break it, he must eliminate certain targets. However, he is hindered by a player who must maintain the loop at all costs. The game can be played both solo and in multiplayer.
22:26: A gameplay trailer for Bloodhunt is shown. In this game, you can play various types of vampires in a bloody battle royale. It is based on the “Vampires: The Masquerade” IP. In the game, you choose an avatar from the typical vampire clans, including the brutal Brujah, the gruesome Nosferatu, or the magically powerful Tremere.
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22:22: The new Marvel game Guardians of the Galaxy gets a new trailer. Unlike Avengers, it is a single-player game in which you can make decisions that will impact events in the game.
New World will start an open beta on September 9th, which any player can join via Steam. We at MeinMMO will reveal what you should definitely do to get a good impression of the new MMO.
What kind of beta is this? From September 9th at 16:00 our time until September 13th at 8:59 the open beta will take place. Any player can join. You just need to visit the Steam page of New World and sign up for the beta there. This registration will be possible starting today, September 8th at 16:00.
In the open beta, you can experience all the content that will also be in the game at release. We at MeinMMO recommend 5 things you should definitely try during the beta. Especially if you are unsure whether you should buy New World at release or not.
Why should I vary my equipment? New World does not rely on classes and instead offers you 11 different weapons and armors in various weight classes. These equipment items strongly influence your play style:
With weapons, you have the choice of melee, ranged, and spellcasting weapons. Depending on the weapon, the way you play changes.
The weight of the equipment influences your dodge roll and sprint abilities. The heavier the armor, the more sluggish you are. Heavy armor, in turn, absorbs more damage when you are hit.
The weapons and armors are also combined with attributes. However, you can reset these for free up to level 20.
Similar to classes, it might be that you like a specific weapon and a specific armor style, while a different combination feels awful for you. However, you don’t have to level a new character to change your play style in New World; you can easily switch between weapons and armors.
Every weapon plays differently, and your armor also influences your play style.
What weapons are available? New World offers you 11 different weapons:
Why should I test crafting? Crafting plays an important role in New World. Not only can you create new and useful items for leveling, but the endgame also revolves around it.
With crafting, you can create the legendary and thus best equipment items available in New World. However, this crafting involves a lot of effort and a bit of luck, as some elements have a random factor.
Why should I explore the world? New World has a beautiful and diverse game world. This primarily impresses with its various biomes and the colors that come with it. There are:
Meadows
Forests
Swamps
Mountains
Icy Landscapes
Deserts
A desert area that was found due to a bug and will likely come into the game after release
Don’t be distracted by the beautiful landscapes in New World. Deadly dangers lurk in the wilderness!
Besides the visuals, there are also other aspects that play an important role. In the open world, you will repeatedly find events where you can fight against the Corrupted, hidden fast travel points, or so-called Points of Interest.
These are special locations where often tough enemies or other challenges await you.
The world of New World awakens the spirit of exploration, and it can also be fun to simply not follow the quests but embark on an exploration tour.
Unlock new quests and rewards through the faction board
Fight for forts in the open world
Later, at level 50, participate in the conquest wars (which would only be possible in the open beta with a lot of time investment)
Once you join a faction, you can only change it every 120 days. Therefore, it is worth testing a faction in the beta now and possibly deciding again at release. Apart from the PvP aspect, the benefits of the factions are purely aesthetic.
The 3 factions in New World.
These factions exist:
The Marauders somewhat resemble pirates. They value freedom more than power, are strong, and emphasize causing a lot of damage.
The Covenant resembles crusaders. They are armored fighters who fight against evil on the island of Aeternum. The faction takes on the role of the puristic heroes.
In the Syndicate, the alchemists and mages of New World gather. The game director Scot Lane describes them as a kind of “alternative version of Isaac Newton.” They are cunning, intellectual, and in search of forbidden knowledge.
Fight in open PvP
Why should I fight in open PvP? PvP in the open world is not for every player, but it can be an incredibly fun experience, especially when many players gather at one place.
Since an update in June, it’s worth fighting for forts in the open world again. These grant bonuses to your faction, like additional XP, when you conquer them. However, the other two factions are also contesting these forts.
This can lead to you suddenly being in a small mass battle where 3 factions and 20+ players are fighting over a fort. This is really fun and gives you an insight into the wars you unlock at level 50.
In case of death, you only lose time since you respawn at a different location. New World does not offer full loot, so your inventory and equipment remain intact.
Shooting approaching enemies from a fort is one of the best experiences in New World.
How does open PvP work exactly? You can activate and deactivate PvP in a safe settlement. Those who have deactivated PvP can never be attacked by other players. In the open world, the players of the 3 factions fight each other. You can only challenge allies from your faction to a duel.
Bonus: Housing and the first dungeon
New World also offers two elements that you should definitely try, but they require a higher level:
Housing is unlocked at level 20. Then you can buy a house in any settlement and decorate it according to your preferences. Additionally, you can unlock buffs that help you in the open world.
The first dungeon, the Amrhein Expedition, is designed for players of level 25. You can enter the dungeon earlier, but you need 4 other players who want to take you with them. With an active guild, it is possible to experience the first dungeon already.
Both elements play a role up to the endgame, so it’s worth trying them out.
Once you have tried all of these contents, you should have a good overview of New World. After that, the decision should be easy as to whether you want to buy New World and play it in the long term, or if you prefer to skip the MMO.
You can find more info about New World in our comprehensive overview of the game:
