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:
Lost Ark has been long awaited by many players. The developers recently announced in an update how they are currently working on the MMORPG.
What is happening with Lost Ark: At the beginning of September the postponement of the MMORPG Lost Ark was announced. Instead of being released as expected in 2021, Lost Ark is now set to celebrate its release in 2022.
Reasons given include localization, bugs, and server structure. These are also the areas that the current September update from the developers focuses on (via Lost Ark)
It explains what is currently happening behind the scenes of the game and what the developers are working on at the moment.
4,500 Characters with Voice-Over – Lost Ark Needs to Translate a Lot
What is happening with localization? As described by the developers, there is currently a lot of text work to do so that the MMORPG can be released as planned in English, Spanish, French, and German.
The English translation of the Korean original, which serves as the basis for the other versions, includes three million words and is still growing. This sometimes causes UI issues, as the Korean version is shorter compared to German or English, and the new versions need to be adjusted in terms of space as well.
Additionally, there is the voice-over work for voiced characters in Lost Ark. This involves over 4,500 characters, which is why many weeks have been spent in studios with voice-over artists. Furthermore, music plays an important role, which is also being localized.
“We want to ensure that our players feel an emotional connection to these events,” the developers explain the effort put into localization: “We want you to feel that this game was made for you, and that takes time, creativity, and a lot of love.”
Servers and Testing Also Require Effort
This is what Lost Ark is still working on: The developers explain that they are currently working hard on the infrastructure to avoid latency issues. However, server architecture has caused problems, which means additional work is needed there.
With Smilegate RPG and Amazon Games, four combined years of labor have been invested to optimize the technical conditions. New game releases are often accompanied by server problems.
In addition, there are many play tests to ensure that Lost Ark is as free of bugs as possible and everything runs as planned. Over 30 different game builds have been tested, along with further feedback loops from the community.
To what extent these measures pay off will become apparent by the time Lost Ark is released. The next important date for a glimpse into the game is the beta for Lost Ark.
The new PS5 models are heating up the debate. Sony had reduced the cooling system, which didn’t please everyone. Now a YouTuber has examined the temperaturesand cleared up some claims.
So far, users have mainly discussed the sense of the changes, and there were no solid facts. Many rejected the smaller cooling and suspected that the PS5 would have to become louder and hotter, which users would not benefit from. YouTubers like Austin Evans had rated the new model as worse than the previous model.
This is what has happened: Aris Mpitziopoulos, the founder of the power supply company Cybenetics, has now taken a look at the new PS5 model and compared it with the previous model. He not only looked at the components but also professionally examined the console. Aris writes among other things for the magazine Techpowerup and has a good understanding of the technology.
He presents his comparison of the old and new model in a video on YouTube and also explains his approach. We have embedded the video here for you:
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Aris Mpitziopoulos has examined the new PS5 model.
PS5: The overall temperatures of the new model are lower
How high are the temperatures? To read the temperatures, Aris placed sensors on the corresponding components. His first result is that the temperatures in the new model are significantly lower.
The temperature sensor placed near the motherboard shows 51.2 degrees Celsius in the older model and 40.1 degrees Celsius in the new one. That is 10 degrees Celsius less.
However, the exhaust that the console pushes out is warmer in the new console. This confirms the suspicion that the new cooling system operates significantly more efficiently than the previous model.
However, he found higher temperatures in the RAM. In the old model, the GDDR6 memory gets to 40.9 degrees Celsius, while in the new model the memory temperatures rise to 48.2 degrees Celsius.
What else did he find? Aris notes at least that the volume of the console is slightly higher. Here he suspects that this must be because the smaller heat sink offers less resistance and thus more air is pushed out of the console.
However, the power consumption is identical in both consoles. At least he could not determine an increased power consumption.
How do I know which model I have? You can recognize which device you own by the model number of the console. This is printed, for example, on the original packaging:
The older devices with and without a drive are called CFI-10xxA and CFI-10xxB.
The newer devices with and without a drive are called CFI-11xxA and CFI-11xxB.
So far, however, it is unlikely that you have bought a new model in Germany. According to various users, the new model has so far only appeared in Japan and Australia.
There had already been early rumors in spring about a new PS5 model. However, Sony seems to have only made a minor change that probably the fewest users noticed:
The wave of leaks from the alpha of Battlefield 2042 continues. This time, jets and helicopters are in focus. Data miner temporyal has now introduced loadouts for four models.
Where does the information come from? The data miner temporyal regularly shares information about his discoveries from the alpha test files. This took place in mid-August and provided the first insight into Battlefield 2042. And it was significantly larger than expected.
What can you use as pilots in combat? On Twitter, temporyal shared an information image (via Twitter). It shows what armament and other equipment are available for 2 American and Russian jets and helicopters each.
Here are the loadouts for the jets:
Primary
Secondary
Ability
22mm Minigun
Air-to-Air Missiles
Detection Jammer
30mm Minigun
Air-to-Ground Missiles
Flares
Homing Missile
System Repair
Models: F-35E Panther (American) and SU-57 Felon (Russian)
Here are the loadouts for the helicopters:
Primary
Secondary
Ability
Autocannon
Tow Missile
Detection Jammer
Light Rockets
Air-to-Ground Missiles
Flares
Heavy Rockets
Lock-On Homing Missile
System Repair
Homing Rockets
Models: AH-64GX Apache Warchief (American) and KA-520 Super Hokum (Russian)
Helis also feature a gunner with a 30mm minigun.
Experienced Battlefield pilots are likely familiar with a large part of this equipment. They correspond to the modern gear that is also known from Battlefield 3 and 4.
As in previous installments, you probably cannot equip everything at once. So far, you could only equip one item from each category.
Other vehicles likely to be found in Battlefield 2042
Which models are known so far? In addition to the aforementioned loadouts, there is also a glimpse into the equipment of a land vehicle, the EBAA Wildcat.
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As always, keep in mind that this information is based solely on the data temporyal was able to extract from the alpha test. There is no guarantee that these things will ultimately be the same in the game. However, it looks like the familiar Battlefield system and is likely to be present in-game for the most part.
There is still no official information on this matter. The data miner has also found other vehicles in the data in addition to the loadouts.
In the future, more models will be revealed, and we will provide you with extensive lists.
The open beta will start in September, and then you will have access to the vehicles and aircraft and can try out their equipment for yourself.
When does the open beta start? There is currently no official date. However, everything points to September 22. Several insiders have mentioned this day as the starting point for early access to the beta.
Only pre-order customers and EA Play subscribers will have access to the early access phase. From September 24, all players should have access to the beta.
A senior community manager from World of Tanks has unexpectedly quit his job. He disagreed with a colleague involved in the scandal surrounding World of Warships. In a farewell statement, he takes a strong stance against his former employer Wargaming.
Who resigned? Zachary “CabMech” Doig was Senior Manager of Community and Events at Wargaming for World of Tanks. He recently announced his resignation and also explained in strong words why he can no longer work for the company Wargaming.
Update (September 10, 2021): There has since been a farewell stream and further tweets from CabMech on the topic, in which he came across as somewhat more conciliatory.
Warships scandal escalates – serious accusations against Wargaming
What are the issues according to the CM? As the main reason for his departure from the company, he cited the unfair treatment of former employee Elias K. Grodin aka “Gneisenau013”. He was sacrificed as a scapegoat in the scandal surrounding World of Warships to bear the responsibilities for the mistakes of employees in higher positions.
In his farewell message, the community manager strongly criticizes his former employer:
I am making this painful decision due to the recent resignation of a team member whom I consider to be a kind and competent person. This is due to what I personally believe is an unjust and incredibly persistent campaign, wherein the leadership of his former team intends to unfairly sacrifice him as a scapegoat, as they (in my opinion) desperately try to blame someone for the recent incident. In my opinion, there is a toxic corporate culture that perpetuates a cycle of serious mistakes that dates back at least four years – long before his time on this team and with explanations that are far above his pay grade.
The employee in question made mistakes, and when he was asked to publicly apologize, he did so, like the honorable man he is. And this was despite the fact that he was already no longer in the corresponding team. Nevertheless, some leaders from the relevant team initiated a relentless backroom campaign against him with the goal of getting him fired from my team. I can only describe this behavior as cowardly, despicable, and downright wrong.
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Community members are also critical of the resignation of Gneisenau013, as he was likely one of the employees appreciated by the community. Comments like this one can be found in abundance on reddit:
It’s really a damn shame that WG did this. If they would fire all involved, up the entire [command] chain, that would be one thing. But we know they haven’t and won’t. Because that’s not how WG operates. For people who should be looking to improve the game and see it grow, they seem hellbent on letting it fail.
I hope that Gneisenau013 and other former employees have enough information to file a lawsuit or at least write a good expose article.
What was the Warships scandal again? The case referenced by CabMech involving Gneisenau013 is the latest scandal surrounding World of Warships. It all began when popular streamer and community contributor (CC) LittleWhiteMouse (LWM) was asked to design her own ship for Canada.
However, due to faulty communication, her designs were not adopted, and instead, a completely different ship was developed. When LittleWhiteMouse sought an explanation for this, she was rudely confronted and insulted by Wargaming employees.
This, in turn, led to her departure from the CC program. Since LWM was very popular, numerous other CCs and influencers followed suit and also turned their backs on Wargaming. Among their reasons were not only the treatment of LWM but also what they perceived as an unfair monetization policy from Wargaming.
What are Community Contributors? A Community Contributor is a content creator who is given preferential treatment by Wargaming. This includes getting new ships to test, free goodies for giveaways, and sometimes even invitations to exclusive events. It is a coveted position that only a few content creators will ever have access to.
What does Wargaming say? Wargaming previously apologized for the incident with Warships and promised improvements.
Regarding the current situation with CabMech, there was recently a major official Twitch stream where CabMech was also active in the chat (around one hour into the stream). There he appeared conciliatory and also emphasized that the resignation was likely mutually agreed upon. Fans received this well, and there were also keys for a special tank commander inspired by CabMech distributed in the chat.
Later, there was another tweet from CabMech on the topic:
I appreciate the kind words, but I want to emphasize that I am fortunate enough to be in a position (thanks to savings and because I have no dependencies) to be able to afford this luxury. I do not condemn anyone who is not willing to take this step, and I feel nothing but love and respect for the vast majority at WG.
CabMech via Twitter
The tone here is therefore noticeably less harsh than in his first tweet, but it still stands out that he seems to have no warm feelings for a small minority at Wargaming, and his resentment towards certain colleagues likely still lingers.
Should there be any updates regarding Wargaming and the current scandals, we will report on them here.
New World starts today, on September 9th, with the Open Beta. We at MeinMMO are following the beta and will keep you updated in this live ticker about the launch, server issues, and any queues.
When does it start? The beta was supposed to start today at 16:00. However, the servers have already been live since 14:00. So you can play already now.
In this ticker, we will keep you informed about the servers and any issues. This way, you will know exactly if you can currently play New World and where problems might arise.
Update 10.09.2021 11:04 AM: The servers are still running smoothly and wait times are kept to a minimum. In the early morning hours, the Olympus server was restarted to fix a quest and AI issue. Otherwise, everything seems to be running smoothly.
Update 5:40 PM: The servers are still performing well, which we find very positive. The wait times now range between 30 minutes and 4 hours.
Update 4:30 PM: The servers are still stable, but the wait times are shooting up. On Jotunheim and Romancia, players wait up to 2 hours, even the empty servers have wait times of over 20 minutes.
Update 4:00 PM: All servers now have queues. Players are waiting longest on the Spanish and French servers (over an hour), and the least on Harmonia (about 5 minutes). Since the beta was supposed to officially start just now and more and more people in Europe are heading home, the queues are likely to increase significantly.
Update 3:10 PM: The German server Elysium already has about 37 minutes of queue, Styx has about 3 minutes. Furthermore, we now know that the German servers Styx and Antillia and the servers Albraca and Elysium share a world set.
The servers at 3:12 PM.
Where can I find tips and guides for New World? Of course here on MeinMMO. We have already created a wide range of guides for you:
That was actually just a small excerpt of what we offer you on MeinMMO for New World.
Even during the beta, we will update all guides and create new ones. So it’s worth keeping an eye on our website constantly.
More info about the Open Beta of New World
What kind of beta is this? The Open Beta allows every player to try out New World. The only requirement is a Steam account through which you can register for the beta. You can find more about the Open Beta, registration, and download here:
What do we already know about adjustments for the beta? New World comes with a brand new patch that will be released with the beta. While there are hardly any new content, there are numerous bug fixes and finally servers for specific languages.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In Pokémon GO you can now evolve Iscalar into Calamanero. For this, you need a special trick. But trainers say: Even with the trick, Iscalar does not evolve. We show you what’s behind it.
What is the problem? Those who want to evolve Iscalar into Calamanero in Pokémon GO must use a special evolution trick. However, even after rotating the phone, the evolution seems not to work for some trainers.
It may be related to the year of manufacture of your smartphone. We show you what the community says about it.
Problems with evolving Iscalar
This is the plan: For the first time, Pokémon introduced a special evolution of this kind with the release of Iscalar and Calamanero. To evolve Iscalar, you need to rotate your phone. This trick needs to be figured out.
“I have automatic rotation on and Iscalar still doesn’t want to evolve, even though my phone is upside down. I have enough candies and everything. Help!” writes Accomplished-Call-22 on reddit.
In the comments, the question kept coming up whether his phone has a gyroscope. Since the user seeking help could deny that, it was the solution for the community. Apparently, a gyroscope is currently needed in the smartphone to carry out the evolution. Other devices in phones can also measure when a phone is turned over, but gyroscopes are very accurate.
If your phone with gyroscope detects that you have turned your screen, you can evolve
User Accomplished-Call-22 uses a Samsung Galaxy a10e, which has been proven not to have a G-Sensor / gyroscope installed. On Twitter user oguzhan_dagasan writes that his screen does not rotate and he cannot evolve Iscalar. He uses a Samsung Galaxy J7, which only has a gyroscope in the Prime version. He may not have this version, which leads to the problem.
What’s next? Niantic has not yet commented on the problems. It is quite possible that they are already working on a solution so that devices without a gyroscope can evolve Iscalar. If you really want to evolve an Iscalar but can’t, you could temporarily use another smartphone.
The new Season 8 in Fortnite will start soon, hopefully bringing new content that gives the community a fresh breeze. MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos shows you which changes he believes would be well-received by the community.
These are the changes:
Based on my experiences from Season 7 and after researching the Fortnite Subreddit, I have 5 changes that I would like to see in Fortnite for Season 8:
Selectable group tasks for each quest
Collectibles like alien artifacts to be farmable solo
Significant changes to the map
Greater variety of weapon types and models like in Season 6
More interaction with the game environment
About the Author: Christos Tsogos is a freelance writer at MeinMMO, primarily focusing on Fortnite and Destiny. With over 2,000 hours of gameplay and numerous seasons in Fortnite under his belt, he feels he can provide an informed opinion on which changes the community would certainly appreciate.
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Selectable group tasks for each quest
What kind of tasks are these? This is an old feature that Fortnite removed since Chapter 2. Here, you select any task in the quest tab and mark it as a group assistance task.
What benefits do they bring? You can freely choose which quest to complete. The progress of this task can now be increased by your teammates. So if you selected a fishing task and a buddy from your squad fishes, his progress will count towards your quest.
This way, you quickly gather your XP and are not forced to tackle annoying quests alone.
This is how the old group assistance system was set up.
How has it been in the other seasons? Since Chapter 2, this feature has been removed. However, Epic Games provided some group assistance tasks in Season 7. That’s at least a step forward, but still not the ultimate solution.
This feature allows players to focus more on the match and shifts the emphasis away from completing annoying tasks.
Make collectibles like ‘alien artifacts’ farmable solo
Which collectibles are these?Alien artifacts were an important resource in Season 7 needed for your alien skin “Kymera.” You needed a total of 300 artifacts to unlock additional styles in the skin’s wardrobe.
In a Reddit thread, the user “u/IRelyOnMemes” points out that Epic Games should also make such collectibles farmable in solo play, as it could cause complications when relying on the help of others.
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How does one get the artifacts? Until week 10, there were almost always five artifacts scattered across the map, which could be picked up by any player. A collected artifact counted fivefold. So, in 10 weeks, one could gather a maximum of 250 artifacts.
However, once you picked up the 5 artifacts available for that week, you were left empty-handed but still needed many more artifacts.
Now, there was only a pesky alternative to get the artifacts: cosmic chests. Cosmic chests are only accessible in duo, trio, and team matches.
So far, you can only farm artifacts very limitedly, 25 per week. Those wanting more and the alien skin were forced into group matches.
Is there a catch? Yes, not every player understood the mechanism of the new cosmic chests. Often, other teammates stood next to me and hammered wildly on the wrong crystal surface. This caused frustration for me but also for my teammates, as they never got to loot.
Larger Map Changes
In Chapter 1, back in the old days of Fortnite, large map changes were common after each season ended. Now that Chapter 2 is rolling, one realizes that the map changes have faded.
So far, there have been no significant changes to the map. There have been some large new areas like the desert in Season 5, but this map change, like others, was removed with the start of a new season.
To illustrate, here’s a reddit post that compares the changes from Chapter 1 and 2 well:
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It is noticeable that the map from Season 7 in Chapter 2 hardly shows any major changes.
Another thing that bothers me in a match in Fortnite are the paths between the individual PoIs. There are very long pathways between them, filled with no cool new sights.
So you wander like a madman to the next area in open ground without cover or interesting side places. This is sadly disappointing, as I have been used to finding something cool or new in every corner from Chapter 1 in Fortnite.
Greater Variety of Weapons Design like in Season 6
As a Fortnite player, I was thrilled by the 6th Season. The main reason was the new and extensive weapon crafting. Using bones, grenades, and fish, it was possible to craft a wide range of weapons. From prehistoric times to the modern age, many weapons were represented, adding variety to gunfights.
One of the new types of weapons was the prehistoric weapons
What about Season 7? The weapon crafting has been scaled back. Now you can upgrade weapons with screws into a different model or convert them into futuristic weapons with alien nanites, but that’s it.
Wishes for Season 8? I hope for a broader weapon palette that ensures more variety in Fortnite. Perhaps it would also be good to remove the popular assault rifle or shotgun from the game, to show players other ways of weapon use.
Epic Games was able to show with Season 6 that they have the skills to develop other weapons, so why not in Season 8?
More interaction with the game environment, picking up bushes, etc.
Another way to make everyday life in Fortnite more diverse would be to let players interact more with objects in the map.
What interactions would be possible? Reddit user u/Rifted-06 mentioned (via reddit) in a thread that it would be great to be able to pick up bushes. Just like the former item of running around as a bush for camouflage, it would be a dream for him.
But you could also take burning wood from campfires and throw it like a “torch” onto buildings to burn everything down.
It may also be possible to climb trees or even hide in fake trees. There are many ideas that could be implemented. It is up to Epic Games how they want to further shape Fortnite.
What suggestions or wishes do you have for Chapter 2 Season 8? Would you like to see more changes or are you satisfied with the current gameplay? Let us know in the comments.
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The character Raiden Shogun from Genshin Impact is, according to sales figures, the most popular character in the entire game. However, there is one thing that the ruler and goddess of an entire nation cannot do – cook! The community finds this utterly amusing.
There is pretty much nothing that the Electro Goddess Raiden Shogun cannot do. She commands armies, rules over an entire nation, and possesses some abilities that would now be a story spoiler. But when it comes to cooking? That’s where it ends! If Raiden were a guest at the perfect celebrity dinner, it would be anything but perfect.
The Genshin Impact community laughs about this: If you stand with a character at a cooking station, you can choose from all the characters who should prepare the dish. Some of them even create special dishes with a bit of luck or can produce double the amount.
Raiden Shogun is unable to prepare dishes
Only Raiden Shogun is unable to cook. Not at all. The game definitely knows how to prevent this because you can’t even select her for cooking. The character Hu Tao is also known as a terrible cook in Genshin Impact. But at least she can cook, albeit with the additional effect: “Has an 18% chance to additionally create the failed variant of the respective dish when perfectly preparing dishes.”
Do we want to know what Raiden Shogun prepares when she can’t even hold a spoon? Probably not…
Even Razor, a boy raised by wolves, can prepare special potato pancakes. Raiden, on the other hand, can’t even manage a simple fried egg. Maybe that’s why she reaches for sweets so often?
While all weapons carry special effect names like “Willful Arrow” or “Pure Guardian Heart,” miHoYo takes the joke even further with Raiden Shogun’s weapon. Her spear has the effect “Timeless Dream – Eternal Stove”.
Gordon Ramsay is also often used to create funny memes. He is a famous British chef with his own show and many entertaining scenes on YouTube. He often uses phrases and insults that are iconic, like the famous “Idiot Sandwich”.
The reddit user Stealthless made a short video with Raiden and Xiangling, in which they recreate the scene with the Idiot Sandwich (via reddit).
reddit user Doctor-Dean even notes under the post:
The best part is: Xiangling is featured in Baal’s banner
What’s funny about that? Xiangling is a well-known and very good cook from Liyue. She prepares all dishes with passion, and some respect her for it. It almost seems as if miHoYo has tried everything to stretch the joke as far as possible – and they succeeded. Or what do you think?
In conclusion, which ruler and goddess cooks for herself? One lets (Sara) cook!
What do you think about miHoYo’s funny touch? Does it annoy you or do you take it humorously? Feel free to write it in the comments.
After 9 years, the MMORPG Blade & Soul receives a major engine update. The change brings the game from Unreal Engine 3 to Unreal Engine 4, but many players are far from happy about it. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What happened in Blade & Soul? Coinciding with the successful launch of its successor, Blade & Soul 2, the now 9-year-old Blade & Soul has also received a significant update. You can now experience the MMORPG in beautiful Unreal Engine 4 graphics, but this also has negative aspects.
An engine update is a significant event that brings a lot of changes, and players are not happy with many of them. While there have certainly been positive feedbacks, the following issues particularly upset the player base:
Significant deterioration of performance in open-world areas
New color palette makes characters look “strange”
Backgrounds and environments appear blurry
Controller support has been removed
Upgrade paths for items are no longer in the game but are expected to return later
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What was the update supposed to bring? In fact, the goal of the update to Unreal Engine 4 was mainly to improve the performance of the MMORPG, which in the eyes of many players backfired.
While previous performance issues were managed, such as the game not needing to load as frequently and the stuttering seemingly disappearing, the frames per second have noticeably decreased, especially in the open world.
Unreal Engine 4Unreal Engine 3The difference in the engines is also evident in lighting and coloring
Players report 30 to 40 less FPS on current hardware, which completely ruins the open-world experience for many fans. In a survey on reddit, where over 200 people participated, more than half of the users say that performance has either deteriorated or has not changed at all.
45 users believe that only minimal changes have occurred, and just over 20 people think that performance has improved. A devastating verdict for the update. (via reddit)
“The update only shows me that it was right to stop playing a year ago”
What does the community say? As can be seen from the survey, the mood among players is rather negative towards the new update. Users criticize many changes.
The user potatoandbacon writes (via reddit): “Loading times are now at least twice as fast, that’s great. However, the performance of the game noticeably fluctuates. In the open world and in raids, my FPS drop significantly. Blade & Soul 2 does not have this problem. I hope they manage to fix this. It’s playable, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement.”
The player SaiyanBorly is outraged and writes (via reddit): “After the update to Unreal Engine 4, I noticed that the controller support is no longer working. They [the developers] didn’t announce this and only confirmed it upon request. Playing this game with mouse and keyboard feels terrible. I think I’ll take the update as a sign to finally stop playing Blade & Soul and look for a new game.”
The user LMGDiVa misses his old character (via reddit): “I knew that there would be some graphical changes with the update, but somehow my character really looks weird. […] The new lighting makes the face look totally off, and I feel that characters with darker skin tones are more affected than others. It just doesn’t feel right.”
The community’s sentiment is rather gloomy, and they hope for improvement. A fan notes in a comment that Tera displayed similar problems after a similar update and was able to fix them later.
Whether Blade & Soul can do the same remains unconfirmed. However, the developers have already announced further updates to bring back features that have currently been removed from the game. However, there is currently no mention of controller support.
What do you think of such updates? Are you excited about the new graphics effects or do you miss how your character looked before? Do you find the reactions of the Blade & Soul community justified, or do you consider them minor issues? Let us know in the comments.
In CoD Warzone there will soon be a new skin bundle called Oktoberfest. However, it draws heavily on clichés and especially offends our Bavarian MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn in his honor.
What kind of bundle is this? Later in the Mid-Season 5 of Warzone, a new skin bundle called “Oktoberfest” will be added to the shop. The bundle has the theme of beer and includes the following items:
A weapon skin for the AK74, the XM4, and the ballistic knife
A finishing move
A watch
A beer mug charm
A beer calling card
and an emblem with beer mugs that says “Cheers!”
In addition, you will receive special beer tracer ammunition for both weapon skins, and there is even a mission pack for the Beck skin, with which you can earn CoD Points (the real-money currency of CoD). That sounds pretty good, right?
Who is getting upset here? Jürgen Horn is not only a shooter fan and editor at MeinMMO, but he is also a Bavarian at heart. Therefore, he doesn’t miss any folk festival and has an impressive collection of beer mugs in his cupboard. Bavarian tradition is important to him, and cultural generalization is an abomination. He gets upset by tourists with their cheap outfits at Munich Central Station. Also, he constantly writes “freilich,” no matter how often you remind him not to.
The Oktoberfest bundle shows massive cultural ignorance
What bothers about the bundle? While some elements of the bundle may seem funny, I have to shake my head at some details. It starts with the skin for Operator Beck.
He is actually an East German soldier of the National People’s Army and later part of a special East German anti-terror unit that operated during the Cold War in the 80s.
The man must have never visited an Oktoberfest, and lederhosen were certainly not worn in East Berlin in the 80s.
But okay, the man can dress however he wants; I can live with that. What really doesn’t go, really doesn’t go, are the weapon skins!
Well, the AK74 has a skin called “Hefeweizen.” That’s not the typical Oktoberfest brew, but at least it’s Bavarian! The XM4 skin, on the other hand, is called “Kölsch,” has the inscription “Cheers” on the magazine, and is adorned with lederhosen ornaments.
Seriously? Kölsch, Bavaria, and Oktoberfest all at once? That just doesn’t work! That’s just too ridiculous!
It seems that a joker in the design department thought, “Well, we have October, so we can make beer skins for the German operator and give them some typical German beer names. Kölsch was at the gamescom, right?”
Honestly, I find it pretty ignorant to throw together various totally incompatible German beer traditions in a bundle. This mainly serves clichés and stitches cultural peculiarities into a bizarre stereotype-Frankenstein.
So now an East German NVA soldier in lederhosen is running across the battlefield and shooting from a Bavarian decorated weapon called Kölsch. Well hello!
What’s still cool about the bundle? On the other hand, the lederhosen skin certainly has something, and compared to killer clowns and other funny characters from the skin shop, it’s not that bad. Also, as a fan of beer, I like the beer mug and the “Cheers!” emblem. I would like to have that somehow in the game.
So I might still buy it when it’s in the shop, and maybe by then I’ll have had a few drinks. Just the horrible Kölsch skin is something the developers can keep! Besides: You can at least partly get back the purchase price through the CP missions.
When does the bundle come out and how much will it cost? The release of the bundle is stated by Activision as “Later in the Mid-Season.” Since it’s an Oktoberfest bundle, September 18 would be a likely date, as that’s when Oktoberfest 2021 would have started if it hadn’t been canceled again because of Corona.
The price of the bundle is 2,400 CP, which is about 24 euros.
