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A new video introduced the 4-star character Kujou Sara. She will come with Patch 2.1 in the new banner for Genshin Impact.
This is Kujou Sara: The loyal servant of the Raiden Shogun is feared by her opponents for her ruthlessness and efficiency. Although she was only adopted by the Kujou clan, she is fully committed to serving her mistress and works tirelessly to realize her vision of a world without death.
That’s why she fully supports the decree of the Raiden Shogun that all residents of Inazuma must surrender their visions. The rebels are relentlessly hunted by her. However, as a samurai, Sara also values her honor. She fights fairly and despises dishonorable actions such as torture.
Sara will be available starting September 1 with the new banner of Update 2.1. You can watch the official trailer for Kujou Sara here:
This is what Kujou Sara can do:
With her normal attack, Sara can fire up to 5 arrows. The charged attack deals more damage and has a higher accuracy; when fully charged, it is also converted into Electro damage. The charged attack is also important for Sara’s elemental skill.
Her E-skill is called Tengu Stormcall and puts her in a special state “Crow Feather Cap”. When Sara performs a fully charged attack in this state, it consumes the feather cap and instead leaves a crow feather on the field.
This feather explodes after some time, dealing Electro damage to nearby enemies and additionally increasing the attack of characters within the effect range with the buff “Tengu Juurai: Ambush”.
Sara’s ultimate ability summons a Tengu Juurai – Titan Breaker at the target of the attack, causing Electro area damage. It then splits into 4 consecutive Tengu Juurai – Lightning Bundles, all of which also deal Electro area damage.
Similar to Sara’s E-skill, the Lightning Bundles also grant characters within their effect range an attack bonus. However, the two effects do not stack. Only the effect that was applied last takes effect.
These are her passive talents:
The new update also brings a whole range of additional content. In addition to the character banner featuring Raiden Shogun and Kujou Sara in the Electro duo, there will be two more characters and also a new weapon banner.
You can also look forward to the following content:
What do you think of Kujou Sara? Will you try to get her from the upcoming banner, or are you not interested in her? How strong do you think she will be? Share your opinions and speculations in the comments.
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The new old-school MMORPG Broken Ranks comes from Poland and will soon enter the next beta. The second open beta is planned for September. Especially fans of tactical battles and a comprehensive story should keep an eye on this MMORPG.
What kind of game is this? In the MMORPG Broken Ranks, you take on the role of a refugee. Your realm, Taern, has been overrun and devastated by the hordes of Utoria. Countless inhabitants have been murdered or enslaved, and only you and a few others managed to escape and are now homeless.
During the course of the story, you learn more about the background story of your character and the NPCs from the game. You fight as freedom fighters against the invaders from Utoria and must unite the shattered realm behind you to rebuild it together.
The Polish developers want to convince prospective players mainly with the combat system and the story. In a first beta of Broken Ranks, players could already get a closer look at the game. The second open beta is expected to follow in September.
What are the battles like? The battles do not take place on the main map, but instead in their own combat screen, as one might know from classic Japanese RPGs.
On the world map, you move around in real-time, but when it comes to battle, the game switches to a special combat mode. This is reminiscent of games like Temtem, where you also switch to a battle mode.
The battles are turn-based, and you fight either alone, with AI companions, or with other human players. In one round, you have ten seconds to plan your actions. You can choose from abilities or counter enemy attacks.
What else does the game offer? In addition to tactical battles, the game also aims to provide plenty of exciting tasks with decision-making options.
The game itself is structured and based on experiences from the first beta, leaning more towards old-school games. You explore cities and ruins in isometric perspective, either alone or in a group, and fight opponents. There will also be PvP in the future.
Where can you download the game? You can download and register directly on the official website (via BrokenRanks.com). The second beta is expected to take place on Windows PC like the first beta, with an Android and Mac version to follow in the future.
If you already have an account for Pride of Taern (another game by the developers), you can also use this for Broken Ranks.
As of now, a Steam release is not yet planned and there is also not yet a German version. The first open beta was in English.
Other recommended MMORPGs: If you are looking for another MMORPG that has also been around for a few years, check this out. Here we present 8 MMORPGs that, despite their age, still have many followers.
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AMD has released an update for its Ryzen processors. The update primarily addresses critical vulnerabilities and improves stability. You should definitely install the update. In particular, security is significantly enhanced.
Manufacturers regularly provide updates for their hardware. This time, AMD has introduced an update for its Ryzen processors.
What is this update about? The update is primarily designed to eliminate risks associated with the proprietary security technology (PSP) and is intended to improve performance. Additionally, another processor driver is receiving a few updates.
We from MeinMMO explain why you should install the update and what you need to keep in mind in this article.
Update from 30.8.2021: We have corrected a misleading passage and added further information.
What’s included in the update: Fundamentally, it must be said that the official release notes (changelog) from AMD are not very extensive. However, AMD explains that it is primarily about critical security patches for the proprietary technology “Platform Security Processor” (PSP).
This technology is integrated into AMD processors. It is responsible for various security mechanisms built into your processor. It involves a small microcontroller from the manufacturer ARM, which is embedded in AMD processors and executes the PSP firmware.
AMD had mentioned several security vulnerabilities on its own website, but it is not clear which vulnerabilities AMD has specifically addressed now (via amd.com). Furthermore, not much is known about PSP, and AMD does not want to reveal many details (via extremetech.com).
Additionally, several fixes for AMD MicroPEP drivers are also included. This part is responsible for managing transitions between power states (sleep and active mode, overclocking) and clock speeds (via pcgamer.com). The operating system and CPU can optimize energy consumption through different P-states (performance states). Depending on the needs, a CPU is operated at different frequencies. This ensures optimization of energy requirements.
It could be that performance improves somewhat and your processor comes back into action faster. However, this is just speculation and has not yet been confirmed.
Therefore, we recommend that you install the update. The critical security patches alone are an important reason why you should definitely install the update.
Who is this update for? The update applies to all chipsets that currently support Ryzen processors. This includes, for example, X570, B550, A520, X399, X470, B450, X370, B350, and A320.
Where can I download the update? You can download the update directly from AMD (via amd.com). To do this, go to the website and scroll down, where you can select the software.
Here, first choose the chipset in the drop-down menu and then the socket of your processor. All Ryzen processors use AM4. In a third step, you then select the chipset your motherboard has. Be sure to choose the correct chipset.
Which motherboard do I have? If you want to find out which motherboard you have installed, search in the Windows 10 search for “System Information”. This will display all information about your computer. Under the point “BaseBoard-Product” you will then find the information regarding the chipset.
Afterward, you can install the software. AMD itself recommends that you uninstall the old software beforehand if your existing version is completely outdated. You will also need administrator rights to install the software.
In the processor market, AMD has gained influence. Success is also strongly connected to the Ryzen processors. This is evidenced, for example, by the bestsellers on Amazon, where AMD, for instance, led over its competitor Intel in the first quarter of 2021:
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The Elder Scrolls Online is once again a major topic on Bethesda’s gamescom 2021 program. On August 29, the game developer dedicates a full 4 hours of streaming time to the MMORPG. We will introduce you to what to expect on that day.
Just like last year, this year’s gamescom 2021 is taking place digitally. Streaming has been actively happening on the official German Twitch channel of Bethesda Softworks since August 26. However, today, August 29, at 4:00 PM, a big program awaits you focusing on the MMORPG ESO.
When does the ESO Stream start? On August 29 at 4 PM, the stream will kick off with a recap of the “The World Plays ESO” Event (short: “TWPE”). This is a two-month streaming event from June 22 to August 22, 2021. During the event, you could discover everything ESO has to offer in various streams from participants.
The program schedule with times listed:
What you can expect from the ESO program:
In the first hour, it will be about the TWPE event. At 5 PM, the current Update 31 Waking Flame will be discussed. In particular, it will focus on the narrative of the Gates of Oblivion, which began with the Update 29 Flames of Ambition and was continued with the chapter Blackwood.
At 6 PM, a Housing competition of the ESO Community will follow. And here you are needed, as everyone can participate. Build your own booth or your own fair, fitting to the gamescom theme.
Until the stream starts at 4 PM, you can apply with your housing creation. With a bit of luck, you might be one of the three possible winners. These will be chosen in the stream by a jury consisting of ESO players Lasuu, Fufuns, and MiezeMelli.
The winners of the housing competition can look forward to a Mehrunes Dagon Premium Bundle & Bodypillow. The premium bundle consists of a statue of Mehrunes Dagon, a Blackwood poster, and an Ambitions coin (bronze-colored).
You need to register today by 4 PM with your account and house name at Bethesda ([email protected], Subject: Gamescom Housing) or with the jury members. You can reach the jury members in various ways.
Jury member Lasuu:
Jury member Fufuns:
Jury member MiezeMelli:
In conclusion (7:00 PM to 8:00 PM), there will be live music with Saltatio Mortis singer Alea.
What are your Sunday evening plans? Are you tuning into the stream tonight? Are you maybe even quickly building a booth in ESO’s housing? In the article ESO: Housing List – Prices and Locations of all Buildings in the Game, you will find some houses you can acquire in ESO.
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The Japanese player koorimizu mochi has recreated the raid boss Alexander Prime from Final Fantasy XIV in all its glory in Minecraft. The massive construction took about 100 hours. Koorimizu has also recreated other opponents from the MMORPG in Minecraft.
About this boss: Alexander is the large 8-man raid of the Heavensward expansion, whose story revolves around the eponymous Primals. The gigantic mechanical beast rises from the lake in the Dravanian Hinterlands.
Throughout the story, players learn that Alexander was created many centuries ago and has the power to control time. However, the existence of the Primal threatens all life on the planet, as it requires enormous amounts of the life energy Aether to use its power. Therefore, players confront Alexander in the final boss fight of the raid and defeat him.
This is what Alexander looks like in Minecraft: Like many other boss fights in FFXIV, the battle against Alexander is also spectacularly staged, which is why it was celebrated by many upon release. One fan has now set up a monument to the massive Primal in Minecraft.
YouTube user koorimizu mochi invested about 100 hours in building Alexander Prime in Minecraft, and the result is definitely impressive:
Accompanied by the iconic theme “Rise”, which plays during the fight, the user shows in his video his creation from various perspectives. Alexander Prime stands there with wings in the fully reconstructed arena complete with gears in the background, as if waiting for players to challenge him.
In his blog on the Japanese site Nicovideo (via ch.nicovideo.jp), koorimizu documented the construction process. The massive project started back in 2019 after he completed another FFXIV foe. He began with the lower part of Alexander’s torso and worked his way up. It was not easy, as the boss is heavily ornate and decorated.
To make Alexander’s arms rotate just like the real raid boss, koorimizu used the “MineFerrisWheel” mod. The entire construction was so demanding that it dropped the game’s FPS down to 10.
These bosses are also available: However, Alexander himself is not the only boss that koorimizu has recreated in Minecraft and uploaded to his YouTube channel. The famous Manipulator, which made life difficult for Raiders in Heavensward, also has its own version in Minecraft.
In the corresponding YouTube video, koorimizu recreated the opening of the fight that players see when they first enter the raid arena, accompanied by the boss theme “Metal”.
This boss also has rotating elements and is even accompanied by drones that appear during the fight and force players to perform certain mechanics.
Another project of his is the opponent Arrhidaeus (via Twitter), who, while not a standalone boss, has been impressively recreated. Players who have defeated Alexander Prime in epic mode can even have this foe as a mount.
What do you think of the FFXIV bosses in Minecraft? Cool thing or not very impressive? Would you perhaps prefer to see other opponents from the MMORPG recreated? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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A reddit user has presented a concept for a new feature of Genshin Impact. Fans agree that this is exactly what the popular action game needs.
This is the issue at hand: In Genshin Impact, artifacts are important equipment items that every player needs for their characters: you improve stats such as damage, critical hits, and ability recharge rate with them.
The artifacts provide you with a strong bonus, such as additional healing or additional fire damage, starting from a certain number of equipped set items of the same kind.
However, if you want to quickly swap your items or try out a different tactic, you have to clumsily switch your artifacts through the menu. A user on reddit recently presented an exciting concept that could solve this problem with the artifacts.
What does the concept propose? The user m00npr1nc3 has shown in a self-created graphic on reddit how it could look if you could save artifact sets (via reddit.com).
Instead of having to switch your sets every time, you could directly select a saved set in the menu. If you want to play cooperatively with friends, you could switch to Bennett’s Support Build and later switch back to the Damage Build. And all this with two clicks.
Meanwhile, the post on reddit has received over 12,000 upvotes and over 250 comments. Many users agree that such a feature is exactly what Genshin Impact currently lacks.
This would be an improvement because: For many players, it’s about saving time and resources:
Is such a function new? No, because other games have also offered similar systems so far. For example, you can save multiple PvP sets or multiple skill sets in MMORPGs. This way, you can switch faster and not have to reset your systems every time.
The game Honkai Impact, which also comes from mihoyo, allows you to save Stigmata sets and weapons for specific game modes. Characters equip Stigmata in Honkai Impact to enhance their abilities and stats. If you want to play in competitive mode, you can quickly switch between sets.
The big Update 2.1 brings plenty of content like new areas, characters, and also the new activity fishing. But many would prefer improvements to the game, known as quality-of-life updates (QoL), that are meant to make gameplay more enjoyable.
And such artifact presets, meaning saveable sets, are considered exactly those quality improvements by many players. As one user writes on reddit (via reddit.com)
This is the feature I wish for the most, and I keep requesting it in surveys. I hope they add it soon.
Another user writes (via reddit.com)
We need this. It’s exhausting to switch artifacts. Many characters have the same artifacts as Mona-Xingqiu, Beidou-Fishl.
Will such a function come? There are indeed doubts in the comments that much could change in Genshin Impact at this point in the future.
It could well be a strategy for players to collect many artifact sets. As a user writes (via reddit.com): “The only reason I see them against it is that they want you to build more sets.”
Because artifacts are collected by players in dungeons, and for these places, you need resin. This is a currency that is only available in limited amounts and gradually refills after consumption. Nevertheless, some gamers see much more potential in this feature than in other community wishes, such as the abolishment of resin.
What do you think? Do you also wish for such a function, or are there other things that are currently more important to you? Let us know in the comments!
By the way, Genshin Impact will soon celebrate its first anniversary. However, the rewards for the anniversary are hotly debated in the community:
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In a new video about New World, the backstory of the game’s zombies and ghosts is presented. And you really have to feel sorry for the poor souls.
These foes are: The Lost are one of the 4 enemy factions you will fight in New World. They are the classic zombies, undead, ghosts, and phantoms that you might recognize from other MMORPGs and games. In a new video “Tales of Aeternum,” which was recorded in a narrative RPG style, the developers reveal more about these foes.
The Lost are the first enemies to greet you after your arrival on Aeternum at the beach. They demonstrate firsthand how terrible eternal life can be, which many strive for. A person could theoretically live on the island for hundreds or even thousands of years if their soul does not wither away.
Yet many pirates, adventurers, scholars, and others who arrived on Aeternum went mad due to constant death and resurrection by Azoth. Their existence now consists only of pain, despair, and rage, which they cannot communicate to anyone. So they attack anyone who crosses their path because they cannot express their suffering in any other way.
Even after the complete decay of their bodies, the Lost find no peace. When their bones no longer obey, their soul remains trapped on Aeternum. They roam as a phantom or ghostly apparition on the island, full of sorrow and hopelessness over their fate. For there is no escape for them.
In this region, the Lost reside: Beware of the area Reekwater, as there are particularly many Lost there. The Siren Queen, the leader of an undead pirate crew, has also set up camp there and seems to be searching for something. Perhaps the cure for her terrible condition?
The Lost also gather in the areas around the Amrine Temple. It is an excavation site where ancient technology was discovered and where people have disappeared without a trace.
You can watch the complete video here:
These factions are also available: However, you will not only be smashing undead on Aeternum. New World offers three more enemy factions:
So you are essentially fighting against the whole island. It’s a “team up with others or die alone” scenario.
What do you think of the backstory of the Lost? Which faction do you like the most in New World? Let us know in the comments.
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The second purely digital gamescom is now over. What did you think of the trailers and information presented? And what were your personal highlights of the event?
This is what was shown at gamescom 2021: From August 25 to 27, the digital gamescom 2021 took place and, as usual, brought many new insights and streams related to gaming. For interested viewers, all streamed content was available for free on the official channels of gamescom on Twitch and YouTube as well as on Monsters And Explosions, the joint channel of GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO.
During the Opening Night Live, there was a real fireworks display of trailers and information. Over 40 trailers were shown in two hours for games like
There was even a live performance by violinist Lindsey Stirling with a new song for Tales of Arise. On stage, developers and voice actors spoke and could tell more about their games.
But even after the ONL, reports and interviews continued. MeinMMO got hands-on with the multiplayer game Blood of Heroes and our colleague Elena Schulz from GameStar was able to talk to the developers of FromSoftware about their upcoming game Elden Ring.
Here’s how you can vote: You can cast your vote, as always, in the survey tool below. This time, you have a total of up to 3 votes to distribute among the various games. Please note that the vote cannot be undone once it has been cast.
Let us know in the comments which announcements you were most excited about at gamescom. Was there anything particularly cool, or was it not really your thing? Did you miss any games? How did you find the trailer fireworks of the Opening Night Live?
Tell us and have fun voting!
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By the example of the new hero Seer in Apex Legends, a nasty trend in PvP shooters is currently revealing itself: Legal “cheats” like wallhacks, which are sold as skills. However, MeinMMO author and shooter fan Jürgen Horn believes: That’s still like cheating and nobody needs that!
What kind of “cheats” are we talking about? The topic that is currently bothering me is skills and items in competitive shooters that give players advantages in the game similar to hacks and cheats. Features that are applicable like so-called wallhacks are particularly common here.
Wallhacks are cheats that allow cheating players to see opponents through walls or reveal them on the minimap. Basically, anything that gives one an advantage in the game by revealing and clarifying opponents without much effort, thus determining their exact position.
In which games is this a problem? Unlike clearly illegal hacks that let you look through walls, many shooters now offer items or skills that implement such advantages as part of the game mechanics. Here are a few current examples:
It is clear: Wallhack skills are a trend that few shooters can escape.
Why is this actually a problem? Now one could of course say: “Well, these are skills and items that you first have to find, or you can only use them limitedly and can’t just cheat like with a real hack.”
Yes, of course, compared to “real” hacks, these “skill hacks” are certainly less harmful, but they are still sensitive intrusions into the gameplay of a shooter. What distinguishes a good player from a noob is, among other things, a sixth sense for the environment and the instinct to venture into unknown territory and assert themselves against campers and unexpected enemy encounters.
However, if everything can be done with a simple mouse click, it takes much of the appeal away from a game, and anyone who has worked hard to acquire such skills will be countered by every noob who simply uses them as an automatic skill.
This overall makes games more boring and blunt, as no one needs elaborate tactics to outmaneuver the opponent. After all, you have your “legal wallhack”.
Such skills are particularly disgusting in games where you can also shoot through walls. Valorant with its notorious “wall bangs” is a prime example of this, as is CoD Warzone, where a certain combo takes out opponents behind walls.
What can be done about it? Honestly, I would prefer if such wallhacks and other cheat-like skills and items did not exist in competitive shooters at all. If they must exist, then such skills should either be very short-acting or have very long cooldowns.
This has recently happened in Apex Legends, as the new hero Seer actually only had such detection and wallhack skills, and many fans were upset. Since the latest patch in mid-August, the cooldowns of his skills have been increased across the board, and the abilities are less effective. Nevertheless, a pure “wallhack hero” should not have been introduced into the game in the first place.
Fortunately, the developers at Apex seem to have realized this somehow and communicated it on Twitter. Let’s hope they have learned their lesson and that there will soon be a change of heart in other games.
What is your opinion on the subject? Do you think such “hacks” have a right to exist, or do you agree with me and say: “That should go away, that’s clear cheating!”?
Also controversial are “cheater monitors” that give you crosshairs where there shouldn’t be any.
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During the week of August 23 to 29, 2 new beta events for September were announced. Additionally, there are two new releases that you should definitely keep an eye on. We have summarized all the important news of the week for you from MeinMMO.
The highlights of the week:
In September, you can also look forward to 2 major MMORPG releases:
The drama of the week: Many players were hoping for news about Lost Ark at gamescom 2021, but were bitterly disappointed. However, with their inquiries, they also disturbed the chat so much that Lost Ark became a “forbidden term”.
The discussion of the week: Bless Unleashed has been out for a while now, and we have thoroughly tested it for you. The conclusion: It’s actually really good, but there are 2 problems that severely dampen the enjoyment of the game. Below the article, players are discussing how serious these problems are.
This week in the major MMORPGs:
This week in the smaller MMORPGs:
This week in MMORPGs in development:
These were the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments.
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In a tweet, the studio Naughty Dog announced that they are looking for developers for a new game. These new employees are to focus on the studio’s first standalone multiplayer game. It could be a standalone game set in The Last of Us Part II.
What kind of game will this be? Not much is currently known about the new game from Naughty Dog. Besides the fact that it is supposed to be a standalone multiplayer title, co-game director Vinit Agarwal shared on Twitter the following:
We are urgently looking for new employees. Apply if you want to help make our standalone multiplayer action game a cinematic experience between players.
According to Agarwal, it will be an action game, and from the cinematic experience, it can be deduced that story and impressive visuals will play a role. This also fits the developer studio, which has created two iconic game franchises, Uncharted and The Last of Us, that value exactly these aspects.
Among others, they are looking for the following for the game:
It sounds like the game could be quite extensive and that it is still in a very early stage.
Could it become the multiplayer for The Last of Us 2? At the beginning of 2020, the developers announced a multiplayer mode for The Last of Us Part II, which was to be released after the release. However, it was not yet clear whether this would appear as an update, in the form of a DLC, or as a standalone game.
Whether this standalone game is the multiplayer of The Last of Us Part II has neither been confirmed nor denied.
How much experience does the studio have with multiplayer? Naughty Dog has considerable experience with multiplayer content:
However, the studio has not yet developed a completely standalone game that is solely based on multiplayer.
What would you like to see as a multiplayer title from Naughty Dog? A game in the universe of The Last of Us, Uncharted, or a completely new world? Feel free to share it in the comments.
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The Twitch streamer Kimchi started a journey on August 23, dedicated to the deceased GTA Online role players from the famous server NoPixel. He aims to cover over 5,000 kilometers by bike and is raising money for charity.
These are the role players: Several years ago, the role-play in the multiplayer game GTA Online gained a lot of attention on Twitch and became one of the most viewed content on the streaming platform.
In particular, a large role-playing server called NoPixel stood out because several big streamers like Summit1g played there.
Unfortunately, sad things happen outside of role play as well. Since the server’s inception, 4 known participants from NoPixel have passed away. The role player community on the server is closely connected, and in honor of the deceased players, a monument with their names has been erected in GTA Online.
Next to the monument, players placed items associated with the deceased role players, such as the blue heart that represents the YouTuber bLuE662 or a surfboard, which is a reference to CallMeGrub.
This is what the streamer is doing: One of the NoPixel players has now decided to make his own dedication to the deceased. The Twitch streamer Kimchi announced on his Twitter channel that he will embark on a journey from Philadelphia to San Francisco on August 23, and he will do it by bike.
He aims to cover the over 5,000-kilometer distance in about 40 days while streaming and filming his journey.
His goal is to raise $100,000 for charity. If the goal is reached before his arrival in San Francisco, he plans to increase the amount to $500,000 and ride back the entire way.
For the donations, he has chosen three organizations:
All three organizations are committed to combating the causes of death that affected the role players from the NoPixel server.
Meanwhile, Kimchi has completed a 5-day journey and has nearly 700 kilometers on his bike odometer. He is camping and jokes on his Twitter channel that he will soon look like the Batman villain Two-Face because the sun only tans one side of his body while riding.
What do you think of Kimchi’s action? Have you ever tried role play in GTA? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
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In Pokémon GO, a new feature for PokéStops will be available soon. This will allow you to level up PokéStops. We at MeinMMO have looked into what is already known about this and have summarized this information for you.
What kind of feature is this? For several weeks now, there have been repeated reports and findings from the PokeMiners regarding a new function at PokéStops. Specifically, it concerns power-ups at PokéStops, which are expected to be possible in the game soon.
So far, Niantic has remained tight-lipped about this new feature and has not made any official statement yet. This has also been the case with other updates, features, or events in the past. For this reason, this article currently refers to the findings of the data miners.
We will however regularly update this article and inform you as soon as there is official information from Niantic.
When will the new feature be released? Currently, there is no official date for the release of this function. However, the findings of the PokeMiners have increased in recent days, which could indicate that it won’t be long now. As soon as there is a concrete start date, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
Are arenas also affected by the new feature? According to the data miners, in addition to PokéStops, arenas are also expected to be leveled up with the introduction of the new feature (via reddit.com).
Based on the data that the PokeMiners have found so far, it can be said that the power-ups of PokéStops are closely linked to the AR scan. A certain number of scans must have been performed at a PokéStop for it to level up. How many that will be is not yet known.
Arenas are likely to behave similarly, as they can also be scanned using the AR mode. However, it has not yet been discovered whether there are other ways to get a power-up at PokéStops and arenas besides scanning.
How many levels are there? As you can see in the following Twitter post from the PokeMiners, there are 3 additional levels planned for each PokéStop besides the normal state. Once a PokéStop is leveled up, it will be somewhat taller.
You can also tell what level it is at by the number of horizontal bars located at the bottom of the PokéStop (via reddit.com). However, the information from the data miners does not yet clarify how this will look for arenas.
Does such a power-up last permanently? No. According to the PokeMiners, it is not intended to be a permanent state (via reddit.com). So, new scans must be performed regularly to keep a PokéStop leveled up.
If that doesn’t happen, it will revert to a normal PokéStop and can then receive power-ups again. How long the power-ups last has also not yet been discovered in the game code.
Of course, you will also be rewarded by Pokémon GO for leveling up PokéStops and arenas. The PokeMiners have already found initial hints about what a power-up might bring you. Below we have summarized this information for you (via reddit.com):
Whether there will be more bonuses and what bonus items and spawns you can actually expect from the power-ups is still uncertain at the moment.
As soon as there are new findings from the data miners regarding the new feature at PokéStops or Niantic officially comments on the release, you will find out in this article on MeinMMO.
What do you think of the new PokéStop feature? Are you looking forward to the release or is it not your thing? And which bonus would you be most excited about? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO.
The Pokémon GO community can rejoice, as Niantic has reversed the controversial PokéStop change. We have looked into what this is about and will explain it to you.
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The Alpha of Call of Duty: Vanguard has started, and our CoD expert – MeinMMO author Maik Schneider – has jumped straight into the battle. He shows you his first impression and has also gathered some opinions from other experts to give you a picture of the Alpha.
What’s up with CoD? Slowly but surely, the release of the new Call of Duty: Vanguard is approaching, and now the public is finally allowed to get hands-on with the new CoD, which will be released on November 5th. Currently, an alpha is running for players on PlayStation.
I also played a few rounds of gameplay in Vanguard, and my first impression was: “Wow, this feels familiar.” To elaborate a little, I’ll share my initial thoughts on the alpha test and some issues that recognized YouTube experts see with the new Vanguard.
What was good? I jumped straight into a game right after the loading screen and had to make important control settings at the start of the round while feeling slightly stressed. Without vertical inverted controls, nothing works for me with the controller. I often forget this when starting a shooter for the first time, and the familiar feelings didn’t stop here.
Even with my first movements, I noticed that I had everything under control right away – first the movement, then the gunplay. Vanguard uses a polished engine from CoD MW and Warzone. Since I have been playing the battle royale since its release for varying periods, I felt at home with Vanguard gameplay immediately. Without much rehearsal, I slide safely around corners and land precise hits. This gave a good feeling right from the start.
Another plus point for me is the new mode “Champions Hill.” You land with an opposing team on a quite small map and have to take each other’s lives. In total, 8 teams are in the game, and all teams start with 12 lives. If a team loses all their lives, the duo is out. The alpha only offers duo gameplay at launch, but trio is expected to come.
You don’t fight desperately for all 12 lives against a team. Every few minutes, a match ends, and a new pair of opponents is randomly selected. This creates good dynamics and keeps the game flowing. There were few campers and almost only action-packed rounds.
Through kills and loot on the map, you also collect cash, and every few rounds is a “buy phase.” I can buy a new weapon, acquire equipment, take perks, and support my gameplay at the supply stations. Eventually, only 2 teams remain, which then fight for victory in a final.
Overall, the small, tournament-like mode convinced me: It was exciting. You were never away from the next fight for long, and Champions Hill offers opportunities for both reserved and aggressive play styles. Due to the short rounds, it felt like starting a completely new match every few minutes, and I went into the next battle with confidence for a new round. This was very motivating and rarely frustrating.
The combination of the coherent, familiar gameplay and the cool game mode from the start gave me a good feeling and a desire for more. But not without some drawbacks.
What wasn’t so good? A problem that has followed me since Cold War is the rather poor visibility of enemies in the multiplayer of Call of Duty. While enemies in Warzone and Modern Warfare are easily and intuitively recognizable, I see the opponents poorly in Cold War, and I encounter the same phenomenon in the Vanguard Alpha. This was also one reason why the title quickly disappeared into the drawer after the release of Cold War.
In the case of Vanguard, the proper color adjustment between background and characters could play a role. Whether maps or operators – everything has a kind of earthy, brown tone and blurs together. Additionally, the screen gets extremely dark when taking damage.
I would like to say that the developers will certainly adjust the visibility factors. However, not much changed after the full release of Cold War, so I am skeptical this time as well.
Another point that caught my attention negatively after the first few rounds was the “permeability” of cover. On the small maps, I could pretty much shoot through everything, and an enemy behind a cover was not safe. Conversely, this also applies to me. I barely reach the saving wing of the plane that someone parked there, only to realize that the enemy can shoot me through the cover. Annoying.
If you want to try Vanguard yourself but don’t have a PlayStation, the beta for all platforms starts on September 16th. All information about the beta can be found here.
What other opinions are there? To compare my impressions a bit and gather more opinions, I watched a few videos from CoD experts.
For example, “TheXclsuiveAce” complains about the audio of the weapons as well. The maps are set up so that other teams are playing their rounds nearby but unreachable. The shots from these areas are louder than those of your own opponents. The minimap mechanics, which are oriented towards CoD MW, are also not enjoyable for him.
“Drift0r” is particularly frustrated with the spawns. He often found himself in situations where he spawned close to or in the line of sight of an opponent. According to his first impression, the spawns could become a problem again for the larger maps.
“jackfrags” particularly notes the absence of a “Field of View” slider on consoles. PC players can currently increase their field of view in CoDs and see more of the environment.
However, the positive aspects are also highlighted, such as the good movement and gunplay. A change to the perk “Ghost” also excites: players now need to move for Ghost to protect them from enemy reconnaissance. The audio of footsteps is mentioned more positively as well. Footsteps in Vanguard are apparently quieter and less of a factor in detecting enemies.
If you want to listen to the opinions for yourself, we’ll embed the relevant English YouTube videos here:
My conclusion in summary: As a fan of the gameplay of Warzone and CoD MW, my first gameplay impression was very good. I focused on the core mechanics to get a feel for what I consider the most important aspects during the first rounds. The gameplay together with the quick game mode really appealed to me, even though the issue with visibility is a bit annoying again.
Moreover, the slightly shorter time-to-kill compared to Cold War is however not quite as low as in CoD MW. It plays well, fluidly, and at the customary high CoD level when it comes to combat.
However, there are also frequent moments of disruption where small mechanics break the enjoyable experience. First and foremost, I must mention visibility, but the permeable covers also cause me trouble.
My general impression was good, and Vanguard is still in alpha – the release is still over 2 months away. Surely enough time to work on the small details. I think if you enjoy the gameplay of Warzone or CoD MW, you will also likely enjoy Vanguard. At least if you can deal with the setting, like I did.
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In the last months of 2021, many big games are being released, including 4 really major shooters from the well-known franchises CoD, Battlefield, Halo, and Far Cry. Which one will you play?
The end of 2021 will be exciting for multiplayer fans. A whole series of really major online games are being released for the first time or are getting new add-ons. And while MMORPG fans are well served with New World, Lost Ark, and FFXIV: Endwalker, there are especially 4 major releases for shooter enthusiasts.
These are the shooters: Even though more than just 4 shooters are being released before early 2022, these blockbusters stand out due to their size:
They all appear in relatively short intervals from each other. Especially the two giants CoD and Battlefield have just two weeks between their releases. Shooter enthusiasts will have to decide which game gets their attention first.
This is how you can vote: In the survey tool below, you can indicate which of the 4 major shooters you are most excited about so far. You can only select one, and the vote cannot be changed, so think carefully.
So let loose! Which of these shooters has convinced you? Do you already know exactly which one you will play, or are you still unsure? Would you perhaps like to wait for the first reviews and then decide? Or are all 4 titles completely uninteresting to you?
Let us know in the comments and have fun voting.
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The MMORPG Cinderstone Online (formerly Fioresia Online) takes place in a 2.5D world and promises an action-packed combat system combined with cute comic graphics. It also places emphasis on housing, caravan events, and castle battles, which you mainly know from ArcheAge .
What is Cinderstone Online? On Steam, the game describes itself as a “cute and colorful” MMORPG in a 2.5D world. You always look at your characters from the side but can move in all 4 directions in the game world.
The MMORPG focuses on:
A first glimpse into Cinderstone Online is provided by the latest trailer for the MMORPG:
What do the developers say about the endgame? In the MMORPG subreddit, the developers of Cinderstone Online created a detailed thread introducing the game (via reddit). Regarding the endgame, they say:
This emphasis on endgame content is also found in ArcheAge, which is still considered one of the best sandbox MMORPGs – at least in terms of the basic concept. Due to Pay2Win and some unpopular updates, it is now rarely recommended.
How does Cinderstone Online plan to finance itself? The new MMORPG, on the other hand, wants to start directly as a buy-to-play game. There will be no cash shop during the early access phase, but later there could be content like additional character slots for real money.
However, the developers clearly oppose Pay2Win, buffs, and even skins in the shop.
What about PvE content? According to the developers, world bosses and dungeons are planned, but it is a small indie team, which is why there won’t be as many of these contents as there are for big AAA titles.
When can you play Cinderstone Online? A playtest is supposed to take place “soon,” for which players can apply via Steam (via Steam). However, only 3 classes (Warrior, Rogue, and Wizard) will be available to start.
According to Steam, the release in early access is set for 2022.
What do you think about Cinderstone Online? Is this MMORPG interesting for you, or does the 2.5D graphics or PvP scare you off? Feel free to share in the comments.
If you’re looking for currently good MMORPGs, you’ll find them in this list: The 15 currently best MMOs and MMORPGs of 2021.
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In GTA Online, you currently have the chance to earn 222,000 GTA dollars in just under 5 minutes. The requirements are not even hard. So get the money!
How do you earn the money? To get the 222,000 GTA dollars, you need to win two simple time trials and then collect a part of the new treasure hunt. This will earn you two times 101,000 $ and once 20,000 $. For an effort of just about 5 minutes, everyone should take the money.
In this overview, we show you how and where you can earn the cash.
The first time trial: With your “normal” car, head to the Tongva Valley time trial. You can find it on the large main road in the west leading into the desert.
Use one of the fastest cars in GTA Online. But keep in mind that you cannot use cars with turbo boost. In the past, you could still race with the Vigilante, but that fun is unfortunately over.
With the Pariah, you can also easily win the race. Complete the track in less than 58.8 seconds and the 101,000 GTA dollars are yours. Our guide for the time trial in Tongva Valley.
The second time trial: The canals of Vespucci are a time trial for your RC cars. So the remote-controlled cars with which you can zip through the streets.
The track is quite simple and should be able to be completed on time even with a few crashes. If you reach the finish on time, you can expect another 101,000 GTA dollars.
How do you earn the money? A new treasure hunt started in GTA Online on Thursday. In this, you can find a shipwreck every day and loot a chest there. For each looted chest, you receive 20,000 GTA dollars.
So if you also get such a chest along with the time trials, you end up with a profit of 222,000 GTA dollars. With our guide to the shipwreck treasure hunt in GTA Online, you can easily find the chest and only need a few moments for it.
If you’re already in the game, why not stop by the casino as well? There you have a chance to win a free car every day.
Players have already dealt with the mechanics and found a way to how to almost always win the podium vehicle in the casino of GTA Online. Check out the tactic and try your luck!
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Shooter professionals are able to land precise shots that seem impossible for regular players. Tyson “TenZ” Ngo is a Valorant professional and has released a video where viewers can admire his precision. The streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel tries to copy the technique during a livestream but fails spectacularly.
xQc is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch and is particularly versatile. Recently, he has been showcasing games like Bloons Tower Defense, GTA 5, or Roblox on his channel. However, he started his career as an Overwatch professional and participated in the World Cup in 2017 and 2018.
Accordingly, xQc is well-versed in shooters and various shooting techniques. During a livestream, he attempted to demonstrate his accuracy in the game Aim Lab, a simulation for targeted shooting in shooters.
During this, he also tried to copy a technique from Valorant professional TenZ. But it went horribly wrong.
How did xQc perform? In an average round, the streamer scored about 41,000 points with an accuracy of 75%. But that was not enough for him.
So he watched TenZ’s video and tried out the “Scorpion Grip”. However, in his first attempt, he missed absolutely every shot:
During the rest of the stream, the streamer attempted the technique several times but repeatedly gave up after a few seconds.
Frustrated, xQc gives up and jokingly calls TenZ a hacker: “Guys, this is a hacker. He is hacking. That’s the reason why people like me can’t break high scores.”
What kind of shooting technique is that? TenZ is counted among the best Valorant players currently. In a video, the professional explains the technique he uses for shooting and how he achieved a strong score of 133,000 points and an accuracy of 89% in Aim Lab (via YouTube).
He calls his technique the “Scorpion Grip,” where he holds the middle finger in the air like a scorpion holding its stinger. Otherwise, he relies on the “normal” claw grip that many shooter players use.
In the video, TenZ also showed how he shot using the normal claw grip while employing the middle finger. The professional only managed to achieve 109,000 points with an accuracy of 80%.
More about the different grip techniques for the mouse can be found here: How do I hold my gaming mouse correctly? 3 grip types explained simply.
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Microsoft presented a new limited edition of the Xbox Series X. It features the sleek design inspired by the shooter Halo Infinite. Unfortunately, the console is already sold out and is being offered for up to $2,000 on eBay.
This is the edition in question: At the Opening Night Live of the gamescom 2021, Microsoft announced the release date for their new shooter Halo Infinite and simultaneously presented a matching Xbox Series X console – in the stylish Halo look.
The housing of the console is embellished with a pattern of dark metal plates, stars, and gold lines. The ventilation of the Xbox, which usually glows green, has a blue hue in the Halo edition. It comes with a matching controller. Pre-orders for the console went online on August 26, and they are now sold out almost everywhere (via gameswirtschaft).
This is what the scalpers are doing: It didn’t take long for users to see the first offers of the limited console from Microsoft on eBay at astronomical prices. Scalpers are asking between $800 and $2,000 for the Halo edition of the Xbox Series X (via eBay).
This is more than the average prices currently being asked for a PS5 on eBay. Prices for the Sony console have stabilized around $600 to $700.
Since the console itself will be released on November 15, only the pre-order confirmations are being sold on eBay for now. Some offers promise that the console will be shipped on release day.
This practice is not new and has occurred frequently when the regular Xbox Series X and PS5 were available for pre-order about a year ago:
Can I still order the console anywhere? Our contacts at Gamestop informed us that it is still possible to order the limited version of the new Xbox console at some stores. So if you really want one, it might be worth calling the stores near you to see if they are still accepting pre-orders.
Have you tried to pre-order the sleek Halo Xbox? Were you successful or were you left empty-handed? What do you think of the console’s design in general? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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