Reddit co-founder believes that blockchain will radically change gaming in 2021 – What is it anyway?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Do you want to be rewarded properly for your time in gaming? According to the co-founder of reddit, this could become an important factor for the future of gaming.

Who is speaking? Alexis Ohanian co-founded the social network reddit in 2005 together with Steve Huffman and Aaron Swartz. He also established an investment fund that invests in various startups. He has since published a book and appears on talk shows where he discusses the internet.

This is what he says: On Twitter, he stated that blockchain could have a significant impact on gaming. And the implications are much greater than the first multiplayer matches that you could play via a modem.

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In several tweets, he explained that 2021 is a “crucial” moment for gaming. Ohanian writes:

You all can actually make it happen – and it is a truly global movement – I just can’t believe that I/we have a front row seat to experience it all. I was too young to witness the birth of deathmatch with Doom over a modem when it happened. Gaming x Blockchain is 100x bigger.

He adds that blockchain technology in the gaming space “provides players with real value for their time and money… and also for their taste… all on a global scale.”

The posts on Twitter by Alexis Ohanian.

What does he mean? Games could give their users unique rewards that also hold real asset value. This would create an incentive to invest time and money into their game.

Games could create a system where you earn money or items. You could then transfer these in the real world as money and use them again in another game.

Our title image comes from the YouTube video by Talks at Google (via YouTube.com).

Blockchain is a type of accounting system and is already playing a role in gaming

What is blockchain? Essentially, it is an expandable list of records. What is particularly special about it is that later additions always build on previous entries and confirm them as correct.

This way, the entries are considered particularly secure, as you cannot manipulate or delete content or items without destroying other changes (transactions).

Who uses blockchain? As the technology is considered quite secure, it is used in cryptocurrencies and already in some games. Because the transactions can be stored on many computers simultaneously and are also secure against counterfeiting. Cryptocurrencies have been criticized for some time and there are even considerations in some countries to ban cryptocurrencies:

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China is considering banning Bitcoin mining – due to environmental reasons
von Andreas Bertits

Some games are already relying on blockchain

How is blockchain used in games? In blockchain games, blockchain has a similar function. It can store the abilities and possessions of a game character once acquired.

This goes so far that your abilities or items remain even if a developer shuts down their game.

Games like CryptoKitties or Sorare are already relying on blockchain. You can create or win certain items and then sell them to other players. Thanks to blockchain, all items are unique objects.

Games like CryptoKitties are already relying on blockchain.

Are there also disadvantages? Yes, there are indeed. The crypto developer Jonathan Sterling explains that such items stored in the blockchain could become a problem for the game (via t3n.de).

A secondary market could develop where these items can be traded. And how much fun is a video game in which all items can be purchased directly? Many users would smell pay-to-win here.

And pay-to-win is always a big issue in online games. We at MeinMMO also asked our readers what pay-to-win means to them.

What do you think about it? Do you believe blockchain could be a technology that might change gaming? Or do you think it will never happen? Tell us in the comments or discuss it with other users.

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Diablo 3: Players wish that the bonus from Season 24 stays forever

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In Diablo 3, Season 24 is running with the addition of 21 Ethereal Weapons. The pieces are so powerful that players would prefer to keep them. With this change, Blizzard seems to have tapped into some players’ nerves.

What is the bonus of Season 24? On Friday, July 23, Season 24 started in Diablo 3. As a special feature, you can now randomly find Ethereal Weapons in destroyed objects, in chests, or as loot from enemies. They are indeed very rare, but also incredibly strong.

The community is discussing the Ethereal Weapons, and players wish that they would stay forever. Because there is a significant downside to the weapons that only becomes apparent after the season ends.

The weapons do not break, but still disappear

This is the desire: The community desires to keep the weapons even after the season. Because contrary to the belief of many players, the weapons cannot be carried over to the off-season after the season.

After the season, they disappear and can no longer be used by your heroes. The Ethereal Weapons thus exist exclusively in Season 24.

After a season in Diablo 3 ends, seasonal characters are transferred to non-season. This also includes the items farmed that you carry with the characters or store in the bank.
Thus, you do not “lose” your progress from the season but can continue playing the character in the off-season just like that.

The topic is being discussed on reddit. User PNDMike writes (via reddit.com):

“I know everyone says this every season, but I really hope they keep the Ethereal Weapons. They have revived the hunt for items for me, and these things can provide a nice power boost for some of the more atypical builds. The ability to get a 2-hand passive on a 1-hand item allows dual-wielding classes to develop some cool combos.”

Others write:

  • “I find it a shame that they won’t stay permanently”
  • “I somehow wish they would keep the Ethereal Weapons as a seasonal feature. They are pretty cool and change the game.”
  • “Who can we bribe to keep them outside the season?”

What kind of weapons are these? The Ethereal Weapons in Diablo 3 are stronger than what is already available. They can deal a lot of damage and have a random passive legendary property of another legendary class weapon. Additionally, they possess a passive class ability.

In Season 24, they provide a strong damage boost and allow deviations in builds. The special thing is that they have no durability loss. So you never have to repair them.

Diablo 3 Ethereal Weapon Season 24
This is what an Ethereal Weapon in Season 24 of Diablo 3 can look like

The season themes of Diablo 3 are often well received

What players loved: In past seasons, there was always the desire to keep the seasonal theme. With minor exceptions.

But not all seasonal themes are so well received. In Season 21, the seasonal theme was initially really annoying. It even had to be made less annoying via hotfix.

What do you think of the seasonal theme of S24 in Diablo 3? Do you also think that Blizzard should carry the special weapons over to the off-season, or are you against it? Please let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players about it.

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With these tips, you can make full use of the fast travel feature in New World

Matthis Dillmann Matthis Dillmann Reading time 4 minutes

In the MMORPG New World, players often have to travel long distances on foot to reach a specific location. The fast travel feature is a welcome alternative. We at MeinMMO will tell you how it works and provide tips for using it.

The map Aeternum of New World is large. This means that players have to cover long distances on foot to reach the next quest giver or specific resource locations. Traveling takes time that you could use for other things in the game.

The fast travel function is easy to understand

How does fast travel work in New World? Fast travel in New World involves teleporting from point A to point B. You can access fast travel via the map by clicking on the double arrow icon (>>), or by directly interacting with a fast travel point in the world. The fast travel points are called shrines in the game.

What does fast travel cost? If you want to use the fast travel function, you need the currency Azoth. In our guide on Azoth, you can find out what it actually is and how to obtain it. The price for fast travel depends on the distance you want to cover:

  • The base price for fast travel is 50 Azoth.
  • On top of the base price, there are distance costs. The further away your destination is, the higher these are.
  • There are also burden costs. The more you carry with you, the higher they are.
  • The costs can be reduced by a faction control discount, a faction discount, and a company discount.

It is worthwhile to empty your bags at a storage house and teleport to a fast travel point that is located in your faction’s territory.

The costs for fast travel vary. So try to reduce the price by carrying less burden.

Fast travel points are also visible on the map even if undiscovered

How to find fast travel points? The fast travel points, or shrines, can be found in the wilderness and in larger settlements. If you want to unlock them in the wilderness, simply approach them. It should be enough to stand on their platform. A prompt will appear when you have successfully unlocked them.

The shrines in the wilderness are somewhat hidden. While you can recognize them from a certain distance by a bright, blue glow, if you don’t get close enough, you can easily overlook them.

A tip on how to find the fast travel points more easily during your journey through Aeternum is to identify them on the map. The shrines are marked on the world map, even if you have not discovered them:

  • The shrines resemble a map pin or a chalice.
  • When you are close enough, you can see a bright, blue glow.
  • A prompt shows that you have activated the shrine.
The shrines are clearly visible on the world map if you know what to look for.

There are other alternatives to fast travel

What alternatives are there? You can of course traverse Aeternum on foot. This can happen unintentionally if you run out of Azoth. So be frugal with it at least in the early levels. However, later on, you can collect it strategically. Alternatively, there are three more ways to travel faster through New World.

The first option is to use the recall to an inn. This function is unlocked during the initial story missions. Here you receive a quest that leads you to an inn where you register as a guest. The recall works once every 60 minutes and takes you exclusively to the inn you’ve bound yourself to. It is free to use.

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Option Two is also tied to a settlement and works through player housing. However, to purchase a house, you need a territory reputation of at least rank 10. Additionally, you must own a house. These are expensive at the beginning of the game and thus not a fast travel option for new players. If you own a house, you can teleport there.

The third and final alternative is death. If you are out in the wilderness, you can set up a camp where you can rest or craft items. Additionally, the camp is a point where you can respawn if you have passed away.

If you have died in New World, you can respawn at different points.

After you die, you can choose different respawn points and will be revived at these. Keep in mind that your equipment gets damaged upon your death. If you can plan your death, put it in your inventory beforehand.

With these tips, you can hopefully make traveling in New World a bit easier and save some travel time. Even with the use of fast travel, you will cover enough virtual miles. If you want some additional tips for New World and you are just starting to play, this article will help you:

10 tips for New World that I wish I had known earlier

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Sexism scandal affects WoW developer Blizzard – What now?

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

Last week, Activision Blizzard was shaken by a lawsuit from a California state agency. In a special episode of the MeinMMO-Podcast, Leya and Schuhmann explain what the lawsuit is about and evaluate Activision and Blizzard’s initial reaction.

Overview: The “California Department of Fair Employment and Housing” has filed a lawsuit against the gaming publisher Activision Blizzard. The lawsuit follows a two-year investigation. Activision Blizzard is said to have a culture like that of a fraternity: women are the target of constant sexual harassment and are paid unequally. The lawsuit describes some shocking situations, particularly within the World of Warcraft team.

The news about the lawsuit caused a stir in the gaming industry. Former and current Blizzard employees have come forward to speak out. Over 2,000 employees announced a strike on July 28 to push for their demands for fair treatment from management.

We have covered the topic surrounding the Activision Blizzard scandal extensively in our articles:

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In addition to the special, we recorded a news show this week. The topics this time were the player numbers in EVE Online, Final Fantasy vs. WoW, Cyberpunk 2077 on the PS4, and a new technology from billion-dollar corporation Tencent: Declining player numbers in summer 2021: Are all MMOs dying now? – News in the podcast.

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New coop game comes for PS5 and Steam – Looked good in trailers, but is completely different at release

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

On July 27, Tribes of Midgard was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam). After the trailers promised an action-packed survival RPG, players had a significantly different impression after the release. This is reflected in the reviews.

What kind of game is it? In Tribes of Midgard, you play as a fallen Viking who is called back into battle as an Einherjar after death. You are tasked with protecting the seeds of the world tree Yggdrasil and preventing Ragnarök, the twilight of the gods.

To do this, you play alone or in a team of up to 10 players in randomly generated worlds, gather resources, craft equipment, and defend your base. Regularly, monsters from the underworld or even powerful giants with special abilities attack your settlement.

Each round starts over, and you must rebuild your character, choosing one of the 8 classes of the game and facing new dangers. Due to the different rounds where you start anew, Tribes of Midgard is a kind of “Roguelite”.

How is it being received? The first reactions to Tribes of Midgard are mixed. The game was released on Tuesday, July 27, for PlayStation consoles and PC. On Steam, the ratings are currently “balanced” with 61% positive feedback from 1,137 reviews.

In the press, Tribes of Midgard has been received quite well so far; Screen Rant calls it a “fantastic Viking adventure” (via Screenrant.com). However, there are still relatively few reviews and no Metascore yet.

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The launch trailer for Tribes of Midgard.

Tribes of Midgard as “a better tower defense game”?

What is being criticized: One of the biggest criticisms is that Tribes of Midgard looked significantly different before release than it does now. In the trailers, players could be seen fighting and building together – more like a survival RPG, a mix between Valheim and Diablo.

However, players now say the game resembles a co-op Roguelite more, with survival and RPG elements being nearly nonexistent. While there are cold and heat mechanics, there is no hunger mechanic and classes reset each time. Steam user moowl-wurf summarizes his experience like this:

Unfortunately, I have to say that the trailers show more than how it actually plays. Fundamentally, it can be considered a ‘better tower defense game’, where you have to protect the tree in the center. After some time, waves of enemies come that you need to fend off while you gather resources.

moowl-wurf via Steam

On Steam and in the community, such as on reddit, players are also complaining about the difficulty level (via reddit.com). Playing solo is hardly feasible. The time is not enough to complete tasks, gather resources, and also defend the base.

Playing together is easier. As a suggestion for improvement, some players demand that days be longer and nights shorter, as attacks on the base only occur at night. During the day, players can explore more or less freely.

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Is everything bad? Despite the view that Tribes of Midgard does not fully meet expectations, many players are still satisfied with it. The gameplay and the fun are often praised – Tribes of Midgard is apparently a decent pastime in between.

Even the difficulty level is partly praised. Although especially solo players want some adjustments here, the challenging difficulty seems to appeal to quite a number of people. Especially fans of Roguelite and Roguelike games appreciate the challenge.

What is your impression of Tribes of Midgard? Have you played it already, and do you find it too difficult, or should it stay like this? Do you miss survival and RPG elements, or do you like the game principle? Leave us a comment!

Another game has actually tried to combine survival and RPG and was recently released on Steam – but did not fare well there:

New MMO on Steam wants to combine survival and RPG – Here’s how it’s doing

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Pokémon GO: Today is Raid hour with Dialga – Is it worth it?

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO today, on July 28, 2021, the weekly Raid Hour is taking place again. Today, you will face Dialga in the Level 5 Raids. We have looked at whether the Raid Hour is worth it and which counters you should use against Dialga.

What is a Raid Hour? Every Wednesday, a one-hour Raid event takes place for trainers in Pokémon GO. During this time, Level 5 Raids start in almost all gyms, where you can encounter legendary Pokémon.

This week, you can expect the legendary Pokémon Dialga as the Raid Boss. We will show you which counters you should use best against Dialga.

Raid Hour with Dialga – Information and Counters

When does it start? Like every Wednesday, today’s Raid Hour starts at 6:00 PM. Beforehand, you will already see black eggs over the gyms from which the Raid Boss will hatch on time. After one hour, at 7:00 PM, the short event will already be over and the raids will decrease.

Is there Shiny Dialga? Yes, since the start of the first Hyper Bonus on July 23, 2021, you can finally encounter Dialga in its shiny form in the game. You can clearly distinguish it from the normal form by its green color.

Pokémon GO Dialga Shiny
Dialga normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

These counters you should use: Dialga is a legendary Pokémon from Generation 4 and is of Steel and Dragon type. It has a particular weakness to Ground and Fighting type attacks. You should take advantage of this in the raid and use appropriate Pokémon.

Using the overview from Pokebattler, we have summarized the best counters against Dialga for you (via pokebattler.com).

PokémonMoveset
LucarioCounter & Aura Sphere
(Shadow) MachampCounter & Dynamic Punch
GarchompCounter & Dynamic Punch
ExcadrillMud Slap & Drill Run
(Shadow) HariyamaCounter & Dynamic Punch
GroudonMud Shot & Earthquake
LandorusMud Shot & Earth Power
RhyperiorMud Slap & Earthquake
ConkeldurrCounter & Dynamic Punch
(Shadow) MamoswineMud Slap & Steamroll

Landorus is well suited as a counter against Dialga in both its Therian and Incarnate forms. For the Therian form, use Earthquake as the charge attack. For the Incarnate form, we recommend using Earth Power.

If you want to use a Mega Evolution in the raid, use these:

  • Mega Lopunny with High Jump Kick & Focus Blast
  • Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin & Blast Burn

How many trainers do you need? With the most effective counters, you can defeat Dialga with just 3 trainers. We recommend at least 4 players for the raid. The larger your group is, the easier it will be. Also, make use of the opportunity to invite friends via Remote Raids or join other raids yourself with your Remote Raid passes.

Is the Raid Hour worth it?

Dialga is one of the legendary monsters that has rarely been encountered in the game so far. Due to its high attack stats, it is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. It is thus well suited for use in raids and can also hold its own in PvP battles.

If you do not have a strong Dialga yet or need some candies, you should definitely seize this opportunity. Additionally, the shiny variant has only recently been added to the game, so this is your chance to snag one.

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What’s next? To catch Dialga, you will have a few more opportunities in the coming days, as it will remain in the game as a Raid Boss until August 6, 2021. Additionally, the first Hyper Bonus that you earned during the GO Fest will still run until August 3. Which Pokémon the community suspects in the last Hyper Bonus event we have looked into and summarized for you.

Will you participate in the Raid Hour today? Or have you already managed to snag a shiny Dialga? Feel free to share your thoughts on this here, on MeinMMO, in the comments.

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New WoW Cinematic: Elune and Tyrande’s Most Important Decision

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

A new cinematic in World of Warcraft shows what happens to Tyrande Whisperwind. The power of Elune reaches its peak.

In World of Warcraft, a new week has begun and with it comes the next chapter of the covenant campaign from Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination. This time it’s all about Tyrande the Night Warrior. In the end, there is a significant cinematic that answers some questions – but also raises new ones.

Spoiler Alert: If you do not want to know anything about Tyrande’s fate and her connection to Elune, you should not read further. You have been warned.

Tyrande – infused with Elune’s power.

What’s going on with Tyrande? Tyrande has succumbed to vengeance since the burning of Teldrassil. She performed an ancient ritual and has since become the Night Warrior. While this makes her incredibly powerful, it simultaneously ensures that this power is destroying her from the inside and would ultimately lead to her death. The players and the residents of Ardenweald are searching for a way to save her.

When does the cinematic take place? In the current covenant campaign quest, the player, alongside Lady Moonberry and other characters, searches for former Night Warriors who have died. Together with their help, everyone then travels to Ardenweald to perform a ritual aimed at suppressing Elune’s wrath in Tyrande, freeing her from the destructive energies. The ritual succeeds rather poorly, and a battle ensues. The Night Warrior must be defeated in combat.

In the final moment, Lady Moonberry begs the Winter Queen for help – and she appears promptly.

What happens in the cinematic? In the cinematic, the Winter Queen has just used her power to contain Tyrande. However, the first seconds make it clear: The Winter Queen is not speaking to Tyrande, but to Elune, her sister. She is angry that Elune has dared to come to Ardenweald after ignoring the cry for help.

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Elune (in the form of Tyrande) replies that the call had not been ignored. She had made the best use of the “great tragedy” to help her sister. This refers to the souls of the night elves that died in the burning of Teldrassil. Elune wanted to send them to Ardenweald to supply the Winter Queen with anima.

The Winter Queen sadly explains that this did not work – all souls went straight into the Maw.

Thereupon, Elune sadly realizes that she has apparently condemned her “favorite children.”

The Winter Queen explains that there is still a way to save the souls – and one soul must be the starting point: Tyrande’s.

Elune leaves the decision to Tyrande regarding what she wants to do: renewal or revenge.

Tyrande must decide – and she chooses renewal.

Tyrande apparently chooses renewal, as a “Tear of Elune” emerges from the process – a powerful artifact that will later be used to renew the Heart of the Forest and the seal of the Night Fae.

It ends with Tyrande being freed from the destructive power of the Night Warrior. Whether she can still rely on the “positive” aspects remains unclear.

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What does the cinematic mean? The cinematic reveals a lot. On the one hand, the “family relations” are finally clarified – the Winter Queen is the sister of Elune. While the Winter Queen watches over the dead, Elune is responsible for the realm of the living. At the same time, the video shows that Elune did not know that the souls were directed straight into the Maw. She had no idea about Sylvanas’ plan or the Jailer’s.

This may seem strange to some, but it fits with the rest of the narrative. After all, the covenant leaders only learned towards the end of the Revendreth story that Denathrius and the Jailer were allied and ensured that the souls and thus the anima went directly to the Maw.

What do you think of the new cinematic? Pretty cool and a great development? Or do you belong to the people who still find this cinematic ridiculously bad?

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WoW responds: All references to Afrasiabi in the game have been removed

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A hotfix has removed all references to former Blizzard employee Alex Afrasiabi. With this, World of Warcraft responds to the scandal.

In recent days, a lot has been happening around Activision Blizzard and World of Warcraft – but unfortunately, not much that is pleasant. Currently, a major sexism and discrimination scandal is the number one topic on social media. The developer team of World of Warcraft has taken a first step with a hotfix – all content that could point to a specific developer has been removed.

What was the problem? Former developer Alex Afrasiabi is at the center of the sexism and discrimination scandal at Blizzard. Many women are coming forward, reporting how they were harassed or bullied by Afrasiabi. Therefore, Blizzard employees and many players in the community find it terrible that there are so many references to Afrasiabi in World of Warcraft – Retail and Classic.

In the past few days, players often gathered to continuously kill Field Marshal Afrasiabi in Stormwind as a sign of protest.

What has been done? With a hotfix, Blizzard has renamed numerous NPCs, quests, and items that were a direct reference to Alex Afrasiabi or his nicknames in the game. Some examples have been compiled on wowhead.

WoW Field Marshal Stonebridge
Field Marshal Stonebridge now replaces Field Marshal Afrasiabi.

So far, players have found changes to the following content:

  • Field Marshal Afrasiabi has been renamed to Field Marshal Stonebridge.
  • “Fras Siabi’s Axe” from Duskwood is now “Grimm’s Cigar Cutter”
  • All references to Fras Siabi have been removed from the dungeon Stratholme and now refer to “Ezra Grimm”.
  • All items with Foror in the name have been renamed. “Foror’s Compendium of Dragon Slaying” is now “Nostro’s Compendium of Dragon Slaying”.
  • Lord Afrastrasz in the Wyrmrest Temple is now Lord Devrestrasz.
  • Pathstalker Kariel is now Pathstalker Avokor.

More updates on the Blizzard scandal can be found in these articles:

Surely, this is just part of the changes that Blizzard has made. Over the nearly 16 years, developers have repeatedly immortalized themselves in various ways within the game. So it can be assumed that there have been many other renaming changes.

By the way, the renaming has probably not been completed in all languages yet. It may take a few more days for the adjustments to be fully active in the localized versions.

What do you think of this step? A right decision given all the incidents? Or should a developer and their characters not be retroactively removed from the game?

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One of the best VR headsets could harm your skin – Being recalled now

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Oculus is currently recalling a component of the Oculus Quest 2. The reason lies in an uncomfortable reaction that some gamers are complaining about.

The Oculus Quest 2 is considered one of the best VR headsets available. This is mainly because you don’t need additional hardware besides the headset, and the device is quick to set up. The only downside is that you necessarily need a Facebook account for the Oculus Quest 2.

This is the problem: However, the popular VR headset is now causing issues. Since early April, there have been reports that a component can cause skin irritation. Oculus writes in its own blog (via oculus.com):

We have received reports of skin irritation in about 0.01% of Quest 2 users, occurring at the spot where the foam part of the Quest 2 headset rests on the face.

Oculus has now updated its blog and stated that a solution for the problem has been found. For this reason, a part of the device is being recalled, and a free replacement will be provided.

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Vive Cosmos aims to “VR headset for everyone” – Better than the competition?
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Developers offer exchange of the problematic parts

What happens now? Oculus is voluntarily recalling the removable foam face cover of the Oculus Quest 2 and exchanging it free of charge for a silicone cover. The silicone cover is intended not to irritate the face or cause issues. Oculus writes in the updated post:

Anyone who already owns a Quest 2 or a Fit Pack can receive a free silicone cover that fits over the foam facial interface of the Quest 2.

That’s why you should exchange the component: If you have already purchased an Oculus Quest 2 or a Fit Pack, take the opportunity to have the part exchanged.

This is the black foam cover in question. Oculus is now exchanging this for a silicone cover.

Although Oculus explains that there have not been any particularly severe cases with the foam face cover, you should still be on the safe side and have the problematic component exchanged. There are no reports on when the irritations occur and what the affected individuals reacted to.

Where does VR stand now? VR gameplay could become an important factor for gamers in the future. For example, the VR MMORPG Zenith presented gameplay, where you can move through the game world with a VR headset. Additionally, some users hope to immerse themselves in a virtual world like in Sword Art: Online.

However, on the next-gen consoles Xbox and PS5, VR is likely to have no role in 2021. As the Sony CEO stated, VR will not be a significant part of gaming. Nevertheless, a new version of PlayStation VR is also expected to be released in the future. So far, however, there is no official release date.

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Man has his nose cut off to look like an orc from The Lord of the Rings

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

A Brazilian tattoo artist has undergone surgery to resemble an orc from The Lord of the Rings: He now has horns, a split tongue, and has surgically removed his nose. He says most people would look similar. He wants to be different to stand out from the crowd.

Trigger warning: There are 2 Instagram posts embedded in the article. The images may disturb some readers.

Who is the man who wants to look like an orc? The man is named Fernando Franco de Oliveira. He owns a tattoo studio in southern Brazil.

In an interview, he says: He is the main attraction of his studio. People who see him on the street take pictures with him. They find him interesting (via ctvnews.ca).

“Most people look the same. I wanted to be different”

Why is he doing this? De Oliveira says:

“Everyone – that is, most people in the world – look the same. They are all the same. And I wanted to be different. I wanted to stand out.”

What surgeries has he undergone? The changes to his body began more than 15 years ago.

In 2006, de Oliveira started tattooing his body from head to toe: dragons, clowns, dogs, and other motifs. He was so heavily tattooed that he made it into a record book in 2014 as the “most tattooed person in Brazil.”

Today, he calls these 8 tattoo years the “most painful experience he ever had – by far.”

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Other body modifications quickly followed:

  • He elongated his earlobes
  • Injected ink into his eyes to turn them black
  • Added horns to his skull
  • Replaced his teeth with a vampire set
  • Split his tongue

Eventually, he covered his tattoos by dyeing his body blue and had his ears reshaped to resemble those of an orc from “The Lord of the Rings”.

The orcs in The Lord of the Rings are a race of humanoid beings described as cruel, sadistic, and filled with hatred. Allegedly, they descended from elves who were abducted, tortured, and reshaped by a dark lord. Many later fantasy worlds and video games draw inspiration from “The Lord of the Rings” and its races: Today there are orcs in games such as World of Warcraft or The Elder Scrolls Online. There they are portrayed as a warrior, nature-connected, and wild people.

That was the most difficult change: De Oliveira says the most drastic change to his body was the removal of his nose. He had it removed in March and it took months for the wound to heal. He removed his nose to look particularly frightening.

The nose still causes him pain. When he showers, a lot of water runs through the nose.

Many who see him would consider him a satanist, he says. But that is not the case. He carries God in his heart.

Is he done now? No, he plans to have his jaw surgically narrowed. He also wants to remove skin and add more horns to his skull.

Body modifications or “BodyMod” are a controversial topic. According to a report by Deutschlandfunk, there are various reasons why people undergo such body modifications:

  • Aesthetic value
  • Sexual value
  • Spiritual reasons
  • To experience (or change) an awareness of one’s limits
  • Shock effects

Medical professionals point out that there is a risk of unintended consequences with any body modification.

“Standing out at any cost” as a phenomenon has always existed in human history. With social media, this phenomenon continues to increase:

A young influencer turns out to be a 50-year-old man: “Nobody wants to see the old uncle”

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Twitch streamer Shroud says: eSports professionals can still compete at 50

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Many eSports professionals stop playing competitively by the age of 25 or at the latest by 30, taking on other roles in the eSports universe instead. Twitch streamer shroud contradicts the idea that eSports players must retire early in a clip, explaining that one can still compete at 50 years old.

Who is shroud? Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is known as a streamer who showcases his fabulous shooting skills in games like PUBG, Valorant, and Apex Legends. He was dubbed a “shooter god” due to spectacular actions like this one.

In one of his Twitch streams, he spoke about the age limit for eSports players and sets it, contrary to common belief, quite high. At 50, one can still perform at a high level, says the streamer (via Dexerto.com).

“Sure, you lose reaction time, but …”

This is what the streamer says: During a Twitch stream, shroud is asked at what age one can still compete as an eSports professional. Initially, there’s a joke about the number 50, but then shroud becomes serious and explains: “Maybe 50 is the upper limit. I really believe that. If you start early, playing professionally at 16/17 and continue until 50, you’ll still be playing at a high level.”

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Often, arguments about age center around the idea that reaction time declines and thus one has a disadvantage. Shroud addresses this topic and notes that this could be true.

“Yes, of course, you could lose reaction time. But I tell you, you are still at a high level if you still have the same dedication, the same drive, and the same motivation to improve.”

25-year-old LoL player says age does not hinder him

Who could be his example? Faker was considered the “LoL god” in the League of Legends community for many years. But as early as 2019, the then 22-year-old had to hear that he was too old for LoL. The big stars in LoL at the LoL Worlds 2020, like Showmaker and Canyon, are 20 and 21 years old.

Now, Faker is 25 years old and states that his age does not harm his gameplay. He does not believe that LoL players necessarily need to be young to perform well. He believes he can still improve at his age. In the future, there will be older professionals as well; they just have to train hard enough.

Currently, in the MOBA LoL, one is considered a candidate for retirement already in their mid-20s.

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What do you think of shroud’s statement? Do you agree that with enough dedication and motivation, one can still perform well at an older age? Additionally, there is the experience gained over the years in gaming.

Let us know your opinion on the subject here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other members of our community.

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New World: How to get Fish Oil

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The entry into cooking in the MMORPG New World is actually quite simple if you know how to get the basic ingredients for the recipes. We at MeinMMO will tell you where to find fish oil in New World.

What is fish oil used for? You probably landed on this guide because you want to start cooking in New World. Fish oil, along with nuts, is a basic ingredient for the cooking oil that you need in many recipes. Besides cooking oil, fish oil is also used to make fish preserves.

How do I get fish oil? Fish oil cannot be crafted; it is obtained when you process caught fish. You can process items and fish directly in your inventory. Select the “Process” option after right-clicking on a fish, or simply left-click while holding down “S”.

The chance of getting fish oil along with fish fillets is about 33% based on our experience. However, you can get more than 1 fish oil at a time. The chance of this has been increased in the past.

Fish oil is very important for cooking as the cooking oil derived from it is a basic ingredient.

Where can I find fish? You can obtain fish through fishing or by purchasing them at the trading post. However, since fishing in New World is not difficult, it only requires some reaction time and timing, we recommend that you catch the fish yourself. You can open the fishing menu with F3 if you have a fishing rod equipped. Any common and uncommon fish are suitable for processing.

Start fishing and use it effectively

Where do I get a fishing rod? You can either craft your own fishing rod with a few materials at your campsite or obtain one through the quest.

You only need the following materials for a fishing rod:

You will obtain the quest at the pond where the “standard fishing spot” is located in the Windkreis area west of the settlement Grünhafen. You can craft better fishing rods later, for example with lines at a workshop. In our guide on MeinMMO, you can learn everything about crafting in New World.

Fishing in New World can also be done in a village stream
Fishing works in almost every body of water – even in a small stream in a city.

Where is the best place to fish? Throughout the world, there are special fishing spots (“Hot Spots”). Fishing spots are distributed across several bodies of water in Aeternum and have 1 to 3 stars. The stars indicate the quality of the fishing spot.

On the compass and the map, you can recognize the spots with a fish symbol and the stars depicted below. At fishing spots, you can catch fish particularly well, but you need a certain level in fishing to recognize them (i.e., to see them as markers on the map).

Should I use bait when fishing? Generally, this is recommended. Because using bait increases the chance of catching better fish and getting less trash from a body of water. Trash refers to items like boots or other household goods. More fish also means more opportunities to obtain fish oil through processing.

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When fishing, you can not only catch fish but also pull other items from the water, such as materials or even rare chests. So the activity is worth it, especially since using bait makes you much more efficient if you just want to farm fish oil.

With the oil, you can then craft food for useful buffs and thus strengthen yourself for the endgame content – for example, in the dungeons of the game:

Developers of New World explain how dungeons work and how to master them

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Pokémon GO only loads halfway after update – nasty bug in the game

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In Pokémon GO, some trainers are reporting issues starting the game after an update. We have looked into what this is about and summarized all the information for you.

What happened? Currently, the update 0.215.0 is being rolled out in Pokémon GO. However, like with other updates in the past, some trainers are reporting problems in the game again. We examined what disturbances are occurring.

Problems loading the game

Some trainers are reporting on social networks that they are having trouble loading the game since the update. They open Pokémon GO normally, but the loading bar on the start screen only fills up to about halfway. Then a button appears, through which players are supposed to log out and log back in.

According to a statement by lediath on reddit, this error is often preceded by freezing or hanging of the game (via reddit.com). As a result, Pokémon GO has to be restarted, leading to the described problem. Other trainers confirm this as well.

The reddit user PoGo_Battler writes that this logging in and out happens to him about every 3rd time (via reddit.com). He finds it particularly annoying that after each new login, the AR mode has to be turned off first.

This is one of the settings that reset when logging back into the game and must be disabled again by the trainer. This is particularly irritating, especially if one has to reconnect their account multiple times a day. For this reason, players hope for a quick fix from Niantic.

A tip from our MeinMMO author Franzi Korittke
I have been playing Pokémon GO daily for nearly 2 years and have encountered this described problem during other updates. To avoid having to log out and back in constantly, and to keep my settings intact, I quit the game as soon as the loading screen stops progressing. Afterwards, I also delete Pokémon GO from my list of open apps and then reopen it. Typically, I can then enter the game directly, and all settings remain intact.

Further problems from the update

However, these are not the only reports of issues following the current update. As reddit user Byotan summarizes, there are especially bugs in the representation of certain Pokémon (via reddit.com). For some players, the female Eevee is not shown with the heart on its tail.

Also, other monsters are said to have display errors, such as the Shadow Pokémon from the Kanto region. They are missing the angry eyes. There are also reports regarding Staryu and Xerneas that their colors may have changed due to the update (via reddit.com).

In a post by HungoverHero777 on reddit, it can be seen that the middle circle on Staryu is now red instead of blue.

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Are you also affected by the current issues loading Pokémon GO? Or do you have any other errors that have occurred since the update? Please share your experience in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.

Niantic has apologized for the accidental bans. We show you what trainers are now demanding from Pokémon GO.

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CoD Warzone: Clip shows why you should never build a gun on a truck

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Call of Duty generally takes a more realistic approach and avoids overly crazy, physical gameplay mechanics in its current titles – this also applies to Call of Duty: Warzone. However, the Battle Royale does not always remain true to ‘real’ physics, as becomes clear when you want to place a turret on a truck.

The mid-season update of Season 4 brought automated turrets into the game. The new killstreak is a rare loot crate drop and can be found on the map Verdansk in the loot rooms of the red doors. When you set up the turret, the device provides automatic fire protection for 60 seconds and covers your back or specific areas.

The turret can be helpful and allows for exciting tactical options. It is a new twist in the game that enriches the gameplay. No wonder players are doing a lot with the new turret to gain an advantage from the automatic fire tower. However, you should not place it on a truck.

Big Bertha reacts allergically to the turret

What does that look like? User “AdamMarsdenUK” uploaded a clip on reddit that illustrates why we should wear safety glasses more often in physics class:

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Adam sets up the turret on a truck. Normally, you cannot place the killstreak on a truck, but with the help of an armor crate, several placement mechanics in Warzone can be tricked. Once the turret is set up, Adam comfortably takes the driver’s seat, inserts his driver card, and steps on the gas.

Shortly after getting in, the truck shakes and jolts wildly. Adam immediately lost control, and the truck rattled around. After a few seconds, the vehicle approaches a tree with a sideways movement and climbs the branches a few meters up. Fortunately, another Warzone mechanic then pulled the emergency brake and threw Adam out of the truck.

Surprised and slightly frightened, Adam gains some distance from the physical phenomenon occurring in front of him. The truck ended up on its back due to the tree climbing and exploded shortly after making contact with the ground. An exciting interplay of potential and kinetic energy in a crazy glitch.

What do the players say about it? Even though it’s a new bug in the game: The mood in the thread for the clip on reddit is very good. Many players are delighted by the performance of Bertha, as the big trucks are affectionately called in the community:

  • qurplex: “That could be a good trap. Leave it there and wait for someone to steal it.”
  • NoEThanks: “Something similar happens when you stick a piece of tape to a cat.”
  • BobAffenhaus: “Honestly, I’m glad it didn’t work out. That’s the stuff nightmares are made of.”

The thread creator Adam has actually responded to many comments, explaining that the turret even survived the action. A questionable success but definitely a new insight.

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Good knowledge of Warzone mechanics helps you in many situations to have the crucial advantage over your opponents. Glitched trucks are not necessarily part of that, but the fact that armor crates can sometimes help set up a field upgrade or a killstreak is quite interesting.

If you’re looking for more such tricks, check it out here: 6 tricks in CoD Warzone that every good player should know

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Activision Blizzard CEO responds to scandal: People are being fired

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Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard, has spoken out. He is implementing immediate measures – and will likely fire employees.

Last week, a huge sexism and discrimination scandal erupted at Activision Blizzard, triggered by a lawsuit from the state of California. An initial statement from Blizzard regarding these accusations left employees angry and traumatized. Now there is a letter from CEO Bobby Kotick to all employees – and he uses strong words. People from the management will be fired.

Who is speaking? Bobby Kotick is the current president and CEO of Activision Blizzard. He is one of the “top bosses” and his voice carries significant weight at the game studio.

In the community, Bobby Kotick does not enjoy a particularly good reputation. Many see him as one of the culprits who have “derailed Blizzard.” Some massive payouts in the past have also caused discontent.

What does he write? In the early morning hours (afternoon in America), Bobby Kotick sent an email to all employees. In it, he apologizes for the initial statement. They did not listen properly. It is important to “recognize all perspectives and experiences and to respect the feelings of those who have been wronged in any way.”

Activision Blizzard Bobby Kotick
Kotick is often criticized – especially by the community.

The goal is to bring about lasting change. Therefore, the company will immediately implement the following points:

  • Support for employees: Every accusation will be thoroughly investigated and decisive measures will be taken. Additional staff and resources will be allocated to strengthen these efforts.
  • “Listening Sessions”: Many employees have ideas on how to improve the company culture at Activision Blizzard. A safe, moderated setting will be created for everyone to present and discuss their ideas.
  • Changes in personnel: All managers and leadership positions are currently being reassessed. Anyone found to have disrupted the “integrity of the process for evaluating accusations” or obstructed necessary consequences will be terminated.
  • Hiring practices: Kotick claims to have sent an email to all managers earlier in the year stating that a “diverse list” should be created when selecting candidates for all positions. More resources will be dedicated to ensuring that all leaders adhere to this.
  • Changes in games: Some content in the game has been deemed inappropriate. This content will be removed.

Particularly the last point is not elaborated on, but it is suspected that it concerns NPCs like Field Marshall Afrasiabi. Alex Afrasiabi is one of the accused who allegedly harassed many women. The NPC is named after him and has already been killed repeatedly by players in recent days. There have been numerous calls for the removal of such NPCs.

Whether it is exactly this content or others that are meant will likely be revealed in the coming days.

More about the major scandal at Activision Blizzard can be found here:

What else is addressed in the letter? A fairly long part of the letter explains that Kotick has engaged a law firm to review and adjust their measures, rules, and practices. Anyone who believes they have been wronged, harassed, or treated inappropriately at work should report it and it will be followed up.

You can view the full letter from Bobby Kotick to all employees in our sources.

What do you think of Kotick’s response? A good reaction and a clear improvement? Or just nice words to mitigate the problem?

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Blizzard employees are striking today, want to enforce demands

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A new development in the scandal surrounding Activision Blizzard: #ActiBlizzWalkout – Employees are striking today, demanding major changes from the company leaders.

Hardly any scandal in the video game industry has been as significant as the current incident around sexism and discrimination at Blizzard, the developer behind World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, and Overwatch. Serious accusations are being made, and each day more affected individuals are coming forward to share their stories. However, the official statement from Blizzard has angered many – changes are now being demanded. A strike is intended to help raise awareness and push for these demands.

What is planned? Today, on July 28, 2021, developers at Activision Blizzard are planning to organize a strike. From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, they intend to stop working and are also calling on employees working from home to do the same and express their solidarity, for example, through activity on Twitter or other social media.

Employees are gathering in front of the main gate of the Blizzard building because, due to the current Corona situation, they do not want to be in large numbers in enclosed spaces.

What are the employees demanding? Essentially, it still revolves around the official statement regarding the current lawsuit being revised by the leaders at Activision Blizzard to better align with the goals and values of the employees. In particular, four points are to be achieved:

  • The elimination of “arbitration clauses”. These are clauses in contracts that require conflicts to be resolved outside of court – for instance, through specific channels within the company. These clauses primarily protect the abusers.
  • The implementation of principles regarding job interviews, recruitment, and promotions, ensuring greater representation of many groups at all levels of the company.
    The current practices have led to women and especially Black women or transgender women, non-binary individuals, and other minorities vulnerable to discrimination not being treated fairly in the assignment of new roles within the company.
  • Disclosure of salaries, bonuses, and promotion rates of all employees, all genders, and ethnic groups. The current practices have resulted in many groups being paid and treated poorly.
  • The establishment of a company-wide “Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Task Force” that would then hire a third party to investigate the issues at Activision Blizzard and propose improvements to prevent harassment and discrimination in the future.

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Hashtag #ActiBlizzWalkout is meant to gain attention

It is being called to use the hashtag “ActiBlizzWalkout” during the strike to express solidarity with the cause. However, this should not solely be about Activision Blizzard. Other studios fighting for greater equality and against discrimination should also adjust the hashtag to #(StudioName)Walkout and participate.

Whether this strike, along with all the other demands, actually achieves something will likely be revealed in the coming weeks and months. This whole situation may take some time to resolve, until all stories are heard and appropriate consequences are drawn.

What do you think of this strike action? Is it good and meaningful for improvement? Or is it the wrong approach?

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Former Twitch star is now on YouTube, complains that games for kids are overtaking him

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The streamer guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm was once one of the big names on Twitch. However, he now has a permanent ban there and instead streams on YouTube. But it seems to be significantly harder, as he has now explained.

Who is Dr Disrespect? Until 2020, Dr Disrespect was one of the most well-known streamers on Twitch alongside other big names like shroud and Ninja. He made a name for himself especially in the shooter genre – including PUBG, Call of Duty and Apex Legends.

With his red vest, 80s sunglasses and thick mustache, Dr Disrespect embodies a character, a role he slips into. As “the Doc,” he is known for his rather loud demeanor and extroverted nature, when he loudly bitches about his favorite games, uninstalls them and then comes back again.

In June 2020, Dr Disrespect suddenly disappeared from Twitch. His channel was banned and apparently permanently. To this day, there is an error message if you try to visit his Twitch channel.

Why the Doc was banned is not officially known. There are some hot rumors, but no confirmed information yet. However, for some time now you can watch him live on YouTube when he streams there. However, it seems that the Doc is not as pleased there as he was “at home” on Twitch.

Dr Disrespect complains: “They don’t even have to try”

This is what the Doc says: In his stream from July 26, Dr Disrespect talked about streamers on Twitch and how easy they have it. Specifically, he addressed his acquaintance TimTheTatman, who apparently often shows so-called “React Streams”.

In such a stream, the streamer watches something else and shows his live reaction on Twitch. The chat can then have fun or suffer with him over what is shown. A trend, that according to major streamers could lead to the death of Twitch. Dr Disrespect is certainly annoyed about this:

“This drives me crazy. You don’t even have to try on Twitch. Really, [TimTheTatman] has 50,000 people watching him while he watches other players play solo games and fail. […] If we were on Twitch right now, I would have 100,000 viewers.”

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And how is it on YouTube? Immediately afterwards, Dr Disrespect explains that it is significantly harder on YouTube. He has to pay attention to all sorts of things, only to end up being behind games for children:

“I have to call my team, […] ask what today’s algorithm is, make thumbnails, set keywords and hashtags and still get buried under Roblox and Minecraft. We are pushed deep down into this wannabe community of live stream infrastructure.”

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He points out that content like Roblox and Minecraft is often suggested by YouTube because they are trending strongly and apparently popular. Accordingly, they are favored by the “algorithm”, after all, they seem to be relevant or interesting topics.

Roblox is, in particular, a giant on YouTube. The friendly-looking building block game particularly appeals to children, who maintain contact with friends here and spend their time in dozens of worlds and games – or watch videos about them on YouTube. Roblox has grown rapidly in recent months:

Roblox has become a major social network for children since Corona – But these dangers lurk

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Pokémon Unite brings a new monster today – This is what the new attacker can do

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In Pokémon Unite on July 28, 2021, the monster Gardevoir is being added. The Psychic/Fairy type Pokémon is primarily designed to engage in battle from a distance in the new MOBA.

It was announced: Already on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Gardevoir (eng. Gardevoir) will be the next Pokémon available in Pokémon Unite. This will slightly expand the fighter roster of the game shortly after the release of Pokémon Unite.

Gardevoir first appeared in the main Pokémon games in the third generation. It evolves from Kirlia, which itself evolves from Ralts. Besides Gardevoir, Kirlia can also evolve into Gallade in the main games or in Pokémon GP – however, this Pokémon has not been announced for Unite.

Gardevoir will be a ranged attacker in Pokémon Unite

This is what Gardevoir can do: Gardevoir was introduced with a small trailer via Twitter for Pokémon Unite. It is referred to as a ranged attacker, and some of its moves are already shown in the video.

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According to the portal “rankedboost”, Gardevoir is expected to bring a special ability called “Synchronize” into the game. This ability should allow it to synchronize speed debuffs or long-term damage with an opposing Pokémon. In short: If Gardevoir is slowed down or takes long-term damage, the same applies to the opponent (via “rankedboost“).

Additionally, there is the ranged attack “Confusion”, which later becomes “Psychic” and “Moonblast”. Psychic can deal AoE damage, while Moonblast allows Gardevoir to maintain some distance while also stunning the opponent.

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As a second move, Gardevoir gets “Teleport”, which allows the monster to teleport. This can become “Future Sight” or “Psychic”. Psychic is a triple attack forward, while Future Sight causes a delayed explosion. If Future Sight hits, the cooldown of the move is reduced.

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Gardevoir’s “Unite Move” is the “Fairy Singularity.” Here, Gardevoir distorts space on the battlefield and pulls Pokémon into a black hole. The drawn-in Pokémon then take damage at once.

The new monster will be available from Wednesday, July 28. The next candidate is expected to be the iconic Blastoise as a defender, if the leaks are to be believed.

However, Pokémon Unite has recently come under criticism: The “Pay2Win” factor is perceived as too high by many in the new game.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 27.07. – The Solstice event comes to a close

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In Destiny 2, you have the chance to participate in the summer event “Solstice of Heroes” one last time for 2021 with the new Weekly Reset. Otherwise, the Nightfall lures with juicy rewards from the past.

What’s happening in Destiny 2? Today marks the start of the last week of the Solstice of Heroes 2021. You have until August 3rd to get the new shotgun and level up your event armor.

Don’t forget, you can also complete the magnificent set (white glow) after the event, as long as you have finished the majestic armor (purple). Here’s a guide on how to do it quickly: Upgrade the new Solstice armor in Destiny 2 quickly – Save time in the event in 2021

  • The second raid challenge “The One Oracle for You” is waiting in the Glass Chamber. For this, you may never kill the same oracle twice during the oracle phase – so change positions after each round in the encounter.
  • As a reward, in the challenge mode of the raid, the Time-Lost Weapon “Praedyth’s Revenge” (sniper rifle) awaits. However, keep in mind that hard and normal mode share the loot.
  • The whole week you will earn double rewards in the Nightfall. If you still need Ascendant Shards or even 3 Nightfall weapons, you should take a trip.
  • This week, for the first time in Season 14, you can earn the Conqueror title in the Nightfall.

What else is happening in the action MMO? If you’re not in the mood for the event finale, it’s rather quiet. However, a visit to the Nightfall could be worthwhile. If you want to prepare for the next season of Destiny 2, you can find practical tips here:

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The key information on activities from July 27 to August 3.

The Nightfall: The Trial by Fire is the strike

  • Fallen from Grace – take on Navôta, the successor of Omnigul.

In the Nightfall loot pool, there are 3 weapons: the Palindrom, Shadow Price, and the Swarm return from their break since Season 13. If you can push through the top players, you can earn the better master version.

The Swarm (SMG), the Palindrom (hand cannon), and Shadow Price (auto rifle)

Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:

  • Arc Burn
  • Grenadier
  • Blackout

The elemental modifier remains identical until the next weekly reset, while the others rotate daily.

Crucible: These are the PvP playlists:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Glory Survival
  • Glory Survival: Freelance
  • Showdown

Petra Venj is at the top of the pavilion in the area “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. The curse cycle restarts, and Curse Week 1 is active. Additionally, you can prove yourself in the 2nd Ascendant Challenge.

Sources for Top Loot in Season 14 of Destiny 2

This is the new max level: In the Season of the Splicer , the maximum power level of your gear rises to 1,320. That’s a rather small jump of only +10 (from the previous Season 13). This is meant to reduce the grind, and if you were diligent in Season 13, you only need to play the pinnacle activities to push your level.

Here you can find top loot (Pinnacle Gear) that can take you over 1,310:

  • Achieve at least 100,000 points as a team in the Nightfall: Trial by Fire (+2)
  • Simulation: Exo Challenge (+2)
  • Omen Mission (+2)
  • Prophecy Dungeon (+2)
  • Harbinger Mission (+2)
  • Trials of Osiris (up to +2)
  • Raid “The Glass Chamber” (+2)
  • Empire Hunt for Upgrade (+2)
  • Erasure Mission – with corrupted code (+2)
  • Complete Solstice bounties with Eva in the Tower (+1)
  • Open 3 Conflux chests with keycodes in Override (+1)
  • Complete 8 bounties for the Servitor Splicer (+1)
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches in Control (+1)
  • Complete 3 strikes with appropriate focus (+1)
  • Hawthorne’s clan quest

Glimmer highlights of the Eververses

SUROS Regime with exotic ornament

Here’s what Tess has on offer:

  • The exotic sparrow
  • The exotic ship “Silver Twilight”
  • The exotic ship “Golden Dawn”
  • The exotic ghost shell “Tropical”
  • The exotic ghost shell “Buoy Shell”
  • The exotic emote “Jump Rope”
  • The legendary emote “Unfair”
  • The exotic ornament “Graunitrit” for SUROS Regime

Are you feeling burnt out in Season 14 in Destiny 2, or are you still going strong? Let us know if you’ve finished the grind for the glimmering event armor!

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Tribes of Midgard is here – Everything you need to know about the great Viking survival MMO

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The survival MMO Tribes of Midgard brings you the full load of Viking content. Everything you need to know about the release, price, classes, bosses, gameplay, platforms, system requirements, and much more can be found here on MeinMMO.

What is Tribes of Midgard? Tribes of Midgard is a new survival cooperative MMO where you play as a fallen Viking hero that you can customize to your liking. You are sent back from Valhalla to Midgard to prevent the impending apocalypse of Ragnarök.

In doing so, you fight against enemies from Norse mythology, including giants, trolls, and dark elves. You can expect an action-packed gameplay from an isometric perspective as well as survival mechanics like cold. Additionally, horrific monsters come every night, wanting to destroy your village and the Yggdrasil sapling within it. To fend them off, you must build particularly strong walls and stay alert.

Tribes of Midgard offers you:

  • World events that occur in various seasons and promise special challenges
  • Coop action with up to 10 players
  • Survival elements like base building, crafting, and cold
  • Epic boss raids against giants
  • Diverse classes with skills and attributes that harmonize well in teams
  • Upgrade system with runes
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Release and Purchase of Tribes of Midgard

When is Tribes of Midgard released?

Tribes of Midgard is released on July 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

For which platforms is Tribes of Midgard released?

Tribes of Midgard is available for PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

Will Tribes of Midgard have crossplay?

The developers have not commented on crossplay yet, but it is not explicitly excluded.

Where can I pre-order?

You can pre-order Tribes of Midgard on Steam (via Steam) or on the PlayStation Store (via PS Store) before the release.

What editions are available?

Two editions are offered: the Standard edition for €19.99 includes the game, the
Deluxe version for €29.99 includes additional Lunar Valkyrie cosmetics as well as two cute cat pets.

The system requirements for Tribes of Midgard

Your PC must be able to handle:

Minimum

  • Processor – Intel Quad Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-6300
  • Graphics card – Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7770 (1GB)
  • Memory – 8 GB DDR 3 RAM
  • Storage – 8 GB
  • Operating system – Windows 7 64-Bit

Recommended

  • Processor – Intel Quad Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-6300
  • Graphics card – Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 Ti/970 (High Settings) and 1070 (Ultra Settings) or AMD R9 290/AMD RX480 (High Settings)
  • Memory – 8 GB DDR 4 RAM
  • Storage – 8 GB
  • Operating system – Windows 10 64-Bit

What content does Tribes of Midgard offer?

This is how the gameplay works: Tribes of Midgard has two gameplay modes, the story-based Saga mode and the regular survival mode. In Saga mode, you have specific quests that you tackle in a single session with friends. Here, you can also find exclusive loot that changes every season.

The survival mode, on the other hand, is a type of sandbox MMO mode, where you build a village together with friends, explore the world, and fend off attacks from monsters and giants.

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These are the classes in Tribes of Midgard: The game offers you eight classes, of which only two are currently playable. You must unlock the remaining six classes by proving your worth.

Your classes have specific skills and areas of expertise: Wardens, for example, are helpful crafters, and Guardians are good tanks. You can also further enhance your class with gear and special runes. The runes allow for pretty crazy combinations, such as a rune that gives you bonuses when you are naked.

These giants await you as bosses: Special highlights of each round in Tribes of Midgard are the epic battles against giants. They march leisurely from Jötunheim to your small village, wanting to smash everything and uproot the little Yggdrasil sapling.

You can only tackle the giants as a well-coordinated team, well-prepared with the right weapons and runes for the boss fight. Which giants await you at the start and how to fight against them, you can find out here.

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