The first 19 major developers and publishers for the gamescom 2021 have been confirmed. Among them are several well-known names and international figures. Additionally, fans of indie games can look forward to significant growth.
Who is participating in gamescom 2021? In a press release, the organizers officially confirmed the first 19 participants for 2021 (via gamescom.de):
505 Games
Activision
Aerosoft
Assemble Entertainment
astragon Entertainment
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Bethesda Softworks
Electronic Arts
GAMEVIL COM2US Europe
Headup Games
Indie Arena Booth
Koch Media
NExT Studios (Tencent Games)
SEGA Europe
Team17
Thunderful Games
Ubisoft
Wargaming
Xbox
In addition, over 80 indie titles will be showcased online at the Indie Arena Booth, with 40 more in the “Arcade Village” of the booth. The list of participants is expected to be officially announced at the end of July.
The list is still incomplete and not final. Before the start of the event in August, more major names might still be added. The gamescom 2021 will again be entirely digital, so you can follow what interests you directly.
Here you can see the schedule of gamescom 2021 at a glance.
Announcements and Games at gamescom 2021
What announcements are possible? So far, no specific game titles are known that will have new information. However, based on the crumbs scattered so far, some assumptions can be made about what you might expect:
EA Play is running in front of gamescom 2021, which is already being prepared with Spotlights – among other things, with snippets from Battlefield 2042 and exciting indie themes. The big announcements from EA are probably already expected before the gamescom.
The EA Play is before gamescom – Maybe there will still be information about Battlefield 2042?
The theme is also “Games: The New Normality,” with which gamescom aims to raise awareness that gaming has now arrived in the center of society and is no longer a topic for “basement kids.”
When will there be more information? Over the coming days and weeks, confirmed information, leaks, and speculations will certainly continue to appear.
On MeinMMO, we will track gamescom live and ahead of schedule and keep you updated with the most important news. More information about the event can be found in our announcement: Here’s how gamescom 2021 runs – All info
gamescom 2021 itself starts on August 25 with the Opening Night Live. From then on, you should keep an eye out for announcements and information about your favorite games and highly anticipated titles.
Disclaimer: As in the previous year, Webedia Gaming (GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO) is producing the German-language gamescom studio. As media partners, we also accompany the digital games fair 2021.
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Rockstar has announced in its newswire that the Los Santos Tuners update for GTA Online will be released soon. Starting next week, you can really tune up old and new cars. MeinMMO tells you what’s in the new update.
When is the update coming? The release is already next Tuesday, on July 20th. The Tuner update brings a whole tuning scene to Los Santos and has accordingly some new content in store.
There is no specific time yet, but updates usually go live in the afternoon between 4 and 5 PM German time.
What is the cost of the update? The Los Santos Tuners update will be free for all players of GTA Online.
We provide you with a summary of the content known so far. You can also watch the first short trailer for the update here:
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Here’s what to expect in the Tuner update: According to Rockstar, GTA Online will receive a complete underground tuner scene with the DLC. You can look forward to new opportunities to tune your cars. Here’s an overview of the content:
New vehicles
New races
New missions
A new social hub
What is this social hub? It’s a large warehouse on the outskirts of Cypress Flats, but it no longer serves as a warehouse. Instead, it’s a meeting point for tuning enthusiasts. You can only enter the warehouse with an LS Car Meet membership and must leave your weapons outside.
This way, you don’t have to worry about griefers or trolls who could destroy your cars. It’s all about cars here.
If you pay 50,000 GTA$, you become an “LS Car Meet” member and unlock a new progress branch with reputation.
Earn reputation and gain new benefits
What benefits are those? According to Rockstar, you can earn reputation and receive new benefits after each level. You will also get a test track where you and your friends can try out vehicles.
With the “Prize Ride Challenges,” there is also the opportunity to unlock special vendors and features. These include the following examples:
Merch Shop
Tattoo Shop
Modding Area
New tuning options for your cars
Better prices on certain vehicles
Access to new race modes
Your own private car meet
How do you earn reputation? To do this, you need to win races, log in daily, and spend time on the test track. Even if you just hang out at the Car Meet, you can earn reputation.
Test track, new races, and 17 vehicles
This is how the test track works: On the test track, you can compete in head-to-head races with other players or simply race time trials. You can share the track publicly with up to 30 players. With so many vehicles, it can get chaotic, so collisions are disabled.
If you’re not in the mood for that, you can use the test track solo, or in a private session with your friends. In addition to the new test track, there are also new races and leaderboards.
What kind of races are these? With the Tuner update, you can compete in new races both in the Car Meet and outside in Los Santos. Each variant comes with its own ranking. The new races are called Street Race Series, Pursuit Series, and Sprint.
Street Race Series are races that take you across the city and are supposed to provide “creative” tracks including shortcuts.
Pursuit Series are check-point races that give you more freedom in choosing your course as you have to speed from checkpoint to checkpoint. Here, you also have police on your tail.
In Sprints, you must get from point A to point B faster than three other drivers.
What about new cars? Of course, there will also be new vehicles to obtain. There should also be more vehicles of various types. A total of 17 new models are expected to be added to the game over the summer. At the release of the update, 10 models will be included:
Karin Calico GTF
Karin Futo GTX
Annis Euros
Vapid Dominator GTT
Annis ZR350
Dinka RT3000
Vulkar Warrener HKR
Obey Tailgater S
Dinka Jester RR
Annis Remus
This is one of the new vehicles from the Tuner update: The Karin Calico GTF
You can already earn rewards
Anyone playing GTA Online until the release on July 20th has the chance to earn special rewards: The “Los Santos Tour” jacket. For that, you just have to log in before July 20th and participate in an impromptu race.
If you also successfully steal a car and sell it at LS Customs in free mode, you will receive a “Los Santos Customs” racing suit.
How do you get the rewards? You just need to log in by July 20th. Afterwards, the items will be in your wardrobe on July 23rd.
Next week, further information about the update should be provided. Among other things, it will be about the mission type Contracts, where you have to prove your driving skills in heists.
What about the next-gen update? So far, there is no new information regarding that. Rockstar emphasizes that there will be news soon.
What do you think about the update? Are you looking forward to the new tuning options? Or would you have preferred different content? Discuss with us in the comments.
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The new MOBA Pokémon Unite now has an official release date for the Nintendo Switch. We reveal when the game will be released and what you can expect from it.
When will Pokémon Unite be released? The new MOBA Pokémon Unite has two different release dates:
On Wednesday, July 21, the game will be released for the Nintendo Switch
In September, it is expected to be released for Android and iOS
In the future, crossplay is also planned, so that all devices can play against each other.
Owners of a Nintendo Switch who register in the game by August 31 will also receive a Unite license for Zeraora, a special Pokémon in the game. Zeraora is expected to come for mobile players as well, but at a different time.
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What kind of game is this? Pokémon Unite is a MOBA that is somewhat reminiscent of games like League of Legends or DOTA 2.
You compete in two teams of 5 Pokémon each. Each Pokémon has its own ability and can be equipped and evolved with items during a match. With your monsters, you defeat enemy or wild Pokémon that are roaming in the arena.
The Pokémon in the game are divided into different roles that you must use cleverly. There are “Attackers,” “Speedsters,” “All-Rounders,” “Defenders,” and “Supporters.” You can find all Pokémon from Pokémon Unite here: All playable Pokémon in Pokémon Unite and their roles.
The 24-year-old MMORPG Tibia has banned several hundred accounts in recent days. This includes individual accounts valued over €3,000. We at MeinMMO are looking into the situation and summarizing it.
Why is Tibia banning accounts? An old problem has been troubling the Tibia community for some time now. It involves the bot software Xabi, which allows users to automate certain game mechanics.
The developers from Regensburg have now managed to develop a reliable method to track down this program. The consequences have been enormous, and hundreds of accounts are now inaccessible.
Some accounts had several years of playtime and even reached levels over 1,200. For such an account, one would pay about €3,000. Some of the accounts had already shown a considerable lifespan. A list of banned characters was published by the site Tibiaring.com. However, the site only shows accounts starting from a certain level.
Why is this interesting? The software Xabi is not like many MMORPG bots that play the game automatically for you. Instead, it offered a way to record your own scripts and then play them back at the push of a button. Many users used the software without any malicious intent, as no one had been banned for a very long time.
On reddit, user Messiah1934 writes that a character was banned after he played in this way for four years. However, the character was sold for $15,000 just before the ban, according to the user.
Characters in Tibia fighting
So not only the “classic, evil hackers” were banned, but also users who considered the use of the tool legal. Of course, Tibia has prohibited any use of programs to automate processes. Nevertheless, if someone can use this tool for four years without any issues, one does not necessarily expect that there could be such consequences.
According to Tibiaring, there are still numerous accounts that are using the software Xabi. The bot developer advises these people to format their hard drives before logging into the game again. (via reddit)
This is what the community says about the ban wave
What do the players think? You would think the players are happy when the developer removes cheaters from the game. However, the community of Tibia mostly reacts to the ban wave with disbelief. Even sympathy for the banned bot users is often expressed.
There is also a debate about a streamer whose character was also banned, although he seemingly only used the software to exchange his equipment and otherwise played the game normally.
In addition, user dulove writes (via reddit): ‘I really wonder why he was banned. You could see in his streams that he was moving the mouse normally and not using loot macros. I watched him run Soul War [a dungeon] and it didn’t look like automatic fighting.’
User BoybeBave says (via reddit): ‘It’s sad to see how most players from Team Noctera are leaving the game, and now even their characters are being deleted.’
User Katavlok complains about his now much emptier server and writes (via reddit): ‘On my server, the ban wave hit like a cursed snap from Thanos.’
It is still unclear which script exactly triggered the bans or if it was the program itself. Especially the script for automatic looting is widely used by Tibia players, and accordingly, some are worried about their accounts.
What does the other side say? Of course, there are also people who are glad that the users of the software are no longer in the game:
User vicflea writes (via reddit): ‘I am proud to be bad at the game, but at least without cheats. You deserved it.’
User QuintX adds (via reddit): ‘One player had 8 characters banned. I’m laughing my ass off, what an idiot.’
What do you think about the ban wave and the reasons for it? The Tibia community always provides exciting stories, as there is now a boss in the game that only appears twice a year, and the players love him.
What kind of game is this? Tibia is an old-school MMORPG from Regensburg. The game has been around since 1997 and still has an active player base. You fight your way through various boss battles and dungeons in a 2D view. The graphics look quite good considering the 24-year-old game.
The game remains very popular to this day, especially due to its secrets and hidden features. Players have even found a boss in the game after 12 years.
Here is a video where we see some gameplay from the game:
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Where is Tibia relevant? If you have never heard of Tibia, that is no shame, as the game has never been particularly big in Germany. Most of the currently active community comes from Venezuela, Poland, and Brazil, where the game is extremely successful, experiencing boom after boom.
Interest in Tibia seems particularly strong in South America. The largest communities are in Brazil, but also in Poland, where the Tibia Bazaar, an external trading community for the game, is gaining more and more attention.
Have you ever played Tibia? What do you think of the 24-year-old game? And are you happy about the ban wave? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
With great fanfare, the LoL team T1 announced half a year ago that they had hired two top new coaches: Yang “Daeny” Dae-in and Lee “Zefa” Jae-min had just become world champions with DAMWON Gaming in League of Legends. They were to lead the struggling team around superstar Faker back to the top of the world. But even “the God of LoL” failed in the mission.
This is the situation:
The Korean team T1 is the most famous team in League of Legends. T1 has been world champion three times with superstar Faker.
“God of LoL” fails in mission: 4th world title for Faker
This is how the coaches presented themselves: In January, we reported on coach Yang “Daeny” Dae-in: he was then regarded as a genius strategist who had presented himself to his team as “the God of LoL”.
Daeny issued the order: He wanted to destroy the team he had created with T1: The world champions of DAMWON Gaming had to be defeated.
As the coaches hinted, the job was also well paid.
He was the head coach and master strategist: Daeny.
Coaches after 7 months with a 17-13 record – apparently too little
This is how it went now: The magic of the coaches seems to have completely evaporated at T1:
In the 7 months of their reign, T1 only played 17-13. In the current split, they stand at 5-5: This threatens T1 to miss the qualification for the Worlds 2021 again.
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This was the dismissal: T1 states in a statement that they made the difficult decision to part ways with the coaches. The management hopes that with the dismissal of the coaches, the team can rejuvenate and find more success in the next 8 games.
For the moment, two former assistant coaches, “Moment” and “Stardust”, will fill the gap. Currently, there are no plans to hire a new head coach.
Because “for now” is emphasized twice, it seems clear: If the two new coaches do not work, T1 will look for new alternatives (via twitter).
Players of T1 were not asked or informed beforehand
This is curious: The players of T1 were not warned in advance, as later became known. The general manager thought it was not a good idea to inform the players before the change. The players only learned about the coaching change at the press conference.
As general manager Choi “Polt” Seong-hun states, the players were “surprised”. Polt explains that he made the decision based on his experience and coordinated it directly with CEO Joe Marsh. The general manager thought it was better to let the coaches go now than to wait.
The topic of “coaches and T1” is a minefield. A year ago, there was talk that T1 wanted to take an unusual path and planned to hire new innovative coaches: supposedly even an American. Fans then erupted in protest. T1 then opted for the “safe” solution. How that ended up is what we see now:
This weekend, the biggest event of the year starts in Pokémon GO: The GO Fest 2021. At this event, you have the opportunity to buy a ticket. We will show you what you get with and without a ticket and who should consider purchasing one.
What is it about? On July 17 and 18, 2021, the GO Fest 2021 will take place. You can participate in this event from anywhere in the world. However, to take advantage of all the features, you will need a ticket. You can buy this in the Pokémon GO in-game shop for 5.49 Euros. We will show you what you get for your money.
With or without a ticket – Here are the differences
As in the past, there will be bonuses for all players during the GO Fest 2021. This also applies to trainers who did not purchase a ticket. For all who invested money in a ticket, there will be additional bonuses. We will show you where the differences lie.
What you get without a ticket
Even if you decide against purchasing a ticket, you can benefit from the Pokémon GO Fest. As Niantic announced, there will be the following bonuses for all players:
Lure modules last 3 hours
1/2 hatch distance for eggs
exclusive research tasks & visual effects on the map
free t-shirt for the avatar
trainer photos in the today view
special music by Pokémon composer Junichi Masuda
crafting templates for trainers around the world
Furthermore, during the event, you will also encounter some wild Pokémon. These are divided into 4 habitats and change hourly. You can catch these monsters even without a ticket:
Habitat
Pokémon
Jungle
Scyther, Skitty, Froakie
Desert Mountain
Pansear, Shroomish, Hippopotas
Seaside
Dratini, Swablu, Shroomish
Caves
Roggenrola, Galarian Whimpod, Capsakid
Additionally, there should also be a costumed Pikachu, Zubat, Woobat, and Palpitoad available to catch in the wild. In the 7 km eggs, Pokémon such as Klang, Swablu, and Woobat can be found. These are usually also available to all players.
Moreover, you will find special Pokémon in the raids during the event. On Sunday, July 18, 2021, all legendary monsters that have been available in the game will be found in the level-5 raids. These include Mewtwo, Reshiram, Kyogre, or Groudon. Which legendary Pokémon are particularly worth it have been summarized for you.
Also, Kapoera, Koknodon, and Capsakid, as well as costumed Pokémon like Galarian Ponyta and Galarian Zigzagoon should be findable in raids during the event. Since raids in the game are accessible to everyone, they can also be participated in by trainers who did not purchase a ticket.
What you get with a ticket
Those who purchased a ticket for the GO Fest 2021 can look forward to additional special features alongside the bonuses available to all players. We will show you what they are:
Saturday:
Special research with Meloetta
Surprise with snapshots after completing the special task
Global challenges: Here you have the opportunity to jointly complete a challenge hourly to activate a bonus for the remaining hour
Collector challenges for each individual habitat
Sunday:
up to 10 raid passes by spinning at the gym
up to 8 remote raid passes from limited research
free event box with 3 remote raid passes available (July 18, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
for each won raid battle you receive an additional 10,000 XP
On both days:
special Pokémon through incense
surprises with snapshots
special event stickers through gifts and PokéStops
medal for the GO Fest 2021
Through incense, ticket holders will also receive additional Pokémon that will spawn wild during the respective habitats. Incognito F and G will be catchable continuously.
Habitat
Pokémon
Jungle
Kappalores, Plaudagei, Leafeon, Serperior
Desert Mountain
Flareon, Desportar, Libelldra, Jiutesto
Seaside
Gyarados, Vaporeon, Azumarill, Karadonis
Caves
Umbreon, Gardevoir, Absol, Galvantula
Through the special task, ticket holders also have the opportunity to encounter the mysterious Pokémon Meloetta. Furthermore, there are various costumed Pokémon, such as Pikachu as a Pop or Rock Star, Galarian Ponyta, Galarian Zigzagoon, Gardevoir, and Libelldra that players can choose and that influence the research tasks.
Meloetta (Singing Form)
Who should consider getting the ticket?
Considering the pure value of the ticket, for 5.49 Euros you get a significantly higher value than normally. Just the remote raid passes that will be available for free on Sunday are worth about 10 Euros. Additionally, there are numerous other items that you receive as rewards.
The ticket is thus worthwhile even for trainers who simply want to obtain these items cheaply. However, the ticket also offers players a variety of special Pokémon. There will be monsters to catch that you don’t often find in the game or that are native to other regions.
With a bit of luck, you may also encounter shiny versions. Also, the mysterious Pokémon Meloetta will be catchable for the first time in Pokémon GO. Anyone who wants to have such a Pokémon in their collection should consider making an investment.
Additionally, collecting rare, shiny, and regional Pokémon offers the opportunity to trade these later with friends.
Conclusion
So, anyone who wants to actively play this weekend should definitely get the event ticket. Also, players who are only interested in the legendary raids on Sunday should consider purchasing one. By buying, they will receive some free raid passes on Sunday, which would otherwise cost a lot of coins.
Trainers who are neither interested in the special Pokémon nor the items or who find no time to play over the weekend should forgo purchasing the ticket.
Have you already secured a ticket for the GO Fest 2021? What are you most looking forward to at this event? Feel free to share your thoughts on MeinMMO in the comments.
By the way, Google has sponsored additional gifts for the Pokémon GO Fest. We have looked at what these bonuses are and who can receive them.
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The upcoming Minecraft patch is already exciting the players. They can hardly get enough of the changes.
In Minecraft, the patch 1.17 has only been active for a few weeks, which brought the first part of the “Caves & Cliffs” update, but the most important part was still missing: namely the titular caves and cliffs. These will come with patch 1.18, which will significantly change Minecraft’s world generation. For a few hours now, players can already test an experimental version of patch 1.18 to provide feedback to the developers.
What has changed? Essentially, patch 1.18, part 2 of the “Caves & Cliffs” update, changes how the world is created. It is no longer necessary for biomes to be split, such as into “Forest” and “Mountain Forest,” because mountains can now naturally form as part of the world and the biomes adapt to them. As a result, forests can be found on mountains, or even deserts.
The centerpiece is the implementation of the new cave system. The new caves can be enormous, even hollowing out entire mountains, and can sometimes have huge entrances that are visible from the surface.
This is how players are reacting: On the Minecraft subreddit, players have been showcasing their beautiful yet absurd maps created with the test patch since yesterday. We want to briefly show you some of the biggest highlights.
How complex the new caves are and how easily one can get lost in them is shown in the small video by reya007:
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The user NajtrWasTaken shows a quite “special” world. His entire ground is traversed by a gigantic cave. Although it is not visually appealing, its sheer size is quite imposing, and you can see it in the sub–Reddit of Minecraft.
But not only caves are impressive; the new mountain ranges are massive and can cover huge areas. Here is an example from Realistic_Confusion4:
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When will the patch be officially released? That is still unclear. There is no exact release date for patch 1.18 yet. Since it is currently only an experimental test version and not even an “official” one, it may take several months. However, patch 1.18 is expected to be released this year if the developers’ schedule is adhered to. We will report on it when the time comes.
What do you think of the new world generation? Does everything look cooler and better? Or does Minecraft somehow lose its simple charm?
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The new MMORPG Swords of Legends Online (SOLO) allows players to buy their own island for housing and give it their own name. And names like those expected on the Internet have emerged.
What’s going on? The housing in SOLO takes place on a private island. This can be acquired as soon as players reach the max level Student 1. After purchasing their island, each player can then give it a name.
While most players use the feature to make their island their real home, others express their own unique sense of humor.
A classic among island names is “Pen Island,” which in one word corresponds to a rather juvenile sense of humor.
However, in an area of 19 islands, a complete neighborhood has sought and found each other. The focus here is on the English word “Cum,” a vulgar term for ejaculate.
“The best and the worst thing about MMORPGs is the other players”
What kind of neighborhood is this? In the Cumulus Realm in Area 420, there are 12 players who all seem to share the same sense of humor. User MasterReaper351 says he started the wordplay with the name “Cumtopia” and the others then followed suit.
That’s why the islands there have names like:
Cum Island
Cums Worth
Cum-de-sac
Cumberland
Cumlumbia
This very humor has led to the fact that no LEGO MMO has been developed in which everyone can build freely:
How is the naming received? On reddit, the names surprisingly receive little criticism. Especially the pun “Cumlumbia” has been highlighted positively multiple times.
Some users also see the error more with Swords of Legends themselves, who named their realm “Cumulus Realm.” Corresponding puns were therefore expected on the Internet.
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User Jonestown_Juice summarizes the action as follows: “The best thing about MMORPGs is playing with other players. The worst thing about MMORPGs is playing with other players.” That probably sums it up well in most cases.
Almost always, when players have the opportunity to create something themselves in MMOs, it usually ends up with someone doing something with swastikas or penises. So it is in this case.
This very humor has led to the fact that no LEGO MMO has been developed in which everyone can build freely:
With the update to Season 4, a wave of new content arrived for Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Call Of Duty: Warzone. This includes the OTs 9, a powerful submachine gun. MeinMMO shows you in this guide how you can unlock the weapon.
What kind of weapon is it? It is one of the 5 new weapons from Season 4, but it only became available now with the Mid-Season 4 Update. The OTs 9 is a submachine gun that is likely to be quite strong.
It can be unlocked through an in-game challenge. Additionally, it can be purchased in store bundles. We will tell you how exactly you can unlock it.
Unlock OTs 9 in Warzone and Cold War
Here’s how to get the new submachine gun: There are two different ways in the game to obtain the OTs 9. Depending on your preferred playstyle, you have two different in-game challenges through which you can earn the submachine gun:
Cold War Multiplayer and Warzone: 2 double kills in each of 15 matches
Cold War Zombies. Kill 50 Tempests with submachine guns. This must be done within 2 seconds after they teleport.
Alternatively, you can also unlock the OTs 9 through the “Inside Job” bundle, which costs you 1200 COD points. That’s approximately 12 euros. With the bundle, you will receive the blueprint for the submachine gun.
What can the weapon do? At first glance, the OTs 9 seems to be a powerful submachine gun. With 850, it has a higher fire rate than the MP5 from Cold War and its stats indicate a similar damage output. It performs particularly well with chest shots.
Like most submachine guns, its strengths are likely to be most effective in short to medium-range fights.
Dread Hunger is an upcoming game on Steam, inspired by the hit Among Us. Here, too, the goal is to survive and discover the saboteurs in the crew in time before they all plunge into ruin.
What is Dread Hunger? Dread Hunger is a survival detective game that resembles the gameplay of Among Us. Eight players are members of a 19th-century expedition in the Arctic.
While everyone tries to survive in the merciless icy wilderness, two crew members are nasty traitors who want to lead everyone to their doom through sabotage and other mean tricks.
Among Us with dark elements
What are the highlights of Dread Hunger? While Among Us has a space expedition theme and is more playful and humorous, Dread Hunger is much darker.
You travel on a steamship through the icy expanses of the Arctic and constantly have to search for coal to keep the boiler running.
Additionally, there are survival elements such as hunger, because those who don’t eat will starve. Meanwhile, the evil traitors can betray their comrades by poisoning food, stabbing people in the back, or bewitching them with dark magic. Bodies can, by the way, be dismembered and their remains used as tasty stew or even a weapon.
Besides human opponents, there are also dangerous creatures, such as wolves and recently also a fierce polar bear. Your characters have different classes, such as the marine infantryman, the captain, or the new huntress.
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When will the game be released? Currently, Dread Hunger is in Early Access on Steam. For 20.99 euros, you can unlock it and start playing immediately. The game is expected to be out of EA in six to eight months, according to the developers.
On Steam, you will also find a roadmap with the updates already released and what the developers are still planning. More characters and customization options are expected to be available soon.
Are you into games where it’s all about sheer survival? Then check out our list of the 25 best survival games 2021!
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With the new update “Blood Money”, a new currency has arrived in Red Dead Online. In this guide, MeinMMO shows you how to find Capitale and what you can actually do with it.
What exactly is Capitale? It is a currency created by Saint Denis gangster boss Angelo Bronte to expand his power and avoid the government’s tax system.
It was originally designed as an exclusive currency for the “elite of crime”, but in Blood Money it has found its way into the hands of ordinary thieves and scoundrels. You are now supposed to retrieve it.
You need to commit crimes to get Capitale.
Finding Capitale in Red Dead Online
How to find Capitale: With Blood Money, two new types of missions have been introduced. These are the so-called “Crimes and Opportunities”.
To obtain Capitale, you have to complete crimes. While these missions do not guarantee you the special currency, they are one of the few guaranteed sources in the game.
How to start a crime mission: If you haven’t made acquaintance with Guido Martelli after downloading the update, you should do that first. You can find Bronte’s underboss in Saint Denis. He will be marked on the map and is located in the center in the garden of Saint Denis.
Once you have met Martelli, you will be introduced to the crimes. From now on, you have four contacts that will give you crimes:
Sean Macguire in Tall Trees or Great Plains
Joe in Osman Grove, New Hanover
Anthony Foreman: In Rhodes or at the tavern in Saint Denis
James Langton in Hennigan’s Stead or in Lake Don Julio
The contacts will also be displayed on the map, so you should be able to find them without any problems.
When you are on such a mission, you should really loot everything that isn’t bolted down. This includes all chests, bodies, cabinets, and other things you can search. In every box and in every bag, there could be a Capitale letter hidden.
However, there are also a few other options to obtain Capitale. If you have enough gold bars, you can buy a mercenary package from merchants that contains Capitale. Or you can search unsecured houses and loot in free mode. Here you have a small chance of also making a haul.
In the context of the update’s story, you are supposed to steal the three jewels of the West to harm a politician from Saint Denis for Martelli and Bronte.
The amount of the starting fee depends on the difficulty level. The cost to start a heist is:
Normal: 15 Capitale
Hard: 20 Capitale
Ruthless: 25 Capitale
Each gang member participating in the opportunity mission must pay the fee.
The difficulty determines how high your reward will ultimately be. Currently, only one of the three announced opportunities is available in the game. The other two are expected to follow later.
In Pokémon GO, the event for the 5th anniversary is coming to an end. That means there is only a little time left to complete the collector’s task. If you’re still looking for Pokémon, you’ll find an overview here.
When does the research end? The current 5th game anniversary event of Pokémon GO ends today, July 15, 2021, at 8:00 PM local time. So if you’re still missing Pokémon for the collector challenge, you should hurry. We’ll show you where to find these monsters.
Here you can find the missing Pokémon
There are various ways to get the remaining Pokémon and thus complete your collector challenge. You can either try to catch some of the monsters in the wild or use lures. Additionally, you can also find Pokémon as rewards in field research tasks and in raids.
These Pokémon are in the wild
You can encounter some of the monsters in the wild, so you don’t have to use a lure. According to Niantic, these Pokémon can appear (via pokemongolive.com):
Bulbasaur, Charmander & Squirtle
Treecko, Torchic & Mudkip
Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott
flying Pikachu
Use lures
Almost all Pokémon you need for the collector challenge can be found with the help of lures. The following monsters are attracted:
Bulbasaur, Charmander & Squirtle
Cyndaquil, Totodile & Chikorita
Treecko, Torchic & Mudkip
Turtwig, Chimchar & Piplup
Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott
Chespin, Fennekin & Froakie
By the way: During the event, all lures last for one hour each.
Pokémon from research tasks
Another way to complete the challenge is by solving research tasks. Some Pokémon are hidden in the rewards here. We will show you, with the help of the listing from the experts at “The Silph Road”, which task you should solve for which Pokémon (via thesilphroad.com):
Field research task
Reward
Catch 5 Pokémon
Bulbasaur, Charmander & Squirtle
Use 5 berries while catching Pokémon
Cyndaquil, Totodile & Chikorita
Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon
Treecko, Torchic & Mudkip
Land 5 great throws
Turtwig, Chimchar & Piplup
Send 5 gifts to friends
Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott
Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms
Chespin, Fennekin & Froakie
Pokémon from raids
You can also find certain Pokémon in level 1 raids:
Have you already completed the collector challenge or are you still missing Pokémon? Feel free to share your experiences with the current anniversary event in the comments below.
In a few days, the Pokémon GO Fest 2021 will already start. Have you already bought a ticket? We have summarized all the information about the upcoming event for you.
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The Chinese megacorporation Tencent allegedly wants to buy the German game company Crytek, as reported by the BILD newspaper. Allegedly, 300 million euros are being discussed as the purchase price. The companies themselves have not yet provided a response. Critics see the sale as a potential threat to the security of the Western world.
This is the situation:
According to a report from BILD, the Chinese corporation Tencent wants to buy the German game developer Crytek for 300 million euros.
Crytek is known for the CryEngine, with which many games have been made and for well-known games like FarCry and Crysis.
There are fears that Tencent and China could use Crytek’s technology for military purposes – as the CryEngine is used by some Western armies as simulation technology for military conflicts.
Tencent has been actively investing in European companies for some time, most recently in the German studio Yager.
Where does the info come from? BILD reported on July 13 that Tencent allegedly wants to take over the German company Crytek from Frankfurt (via BILD.de). This was revealed by research and exclusive information from the editorial team.
According to BILD journalist Julian Röpcke, the deal for 300 million euros is to be processed through a European subsidiary (via Twitter.com).
However, a written response from both corporations is still pending, it is said. Neither Crytek nor Tencent responded to a written request for a statement.
Crytek recently released the shooter Hunt: Showdown.
Crytek apparently in crisis for years – Tencent on a shopping spree
How likely is that? Crytek has been struggling with problems for several years. In 2014, financial troubles first arose, although the studio denied being on the brink of bankruptcy (via Gametar.de).
Nevertheless, several of Crytek’s studios in Europe and Asia have been closed over the years or have separated and become independent (via GameStar.de).
Tencent, on the other hand, is doing quite well and has recently been frequently purchasing shares of well-known studios in Europe:
Who is Crytek, anyway? Many players may have heard of Crytek, and if not the studio itself, then at least the games of the studio. Many works from Frankfurt are still in the minds of players or have laid the foundation for iconic franchises. Crytek is responsible for:
the first part of Far Cry (subsequently developed by Ubisoft)
Crysis – The extremely resource-hungry game from the “but can it run Crysis” meme
Ryse: Son of Rome
Most recently, Crytek released the shooter Hunt: Showdown in 2019, which is considered absolutely unique in terms of its setting and gameplay for many players. Although the hardcore shooter is rather a niche game, it can still regularly engage thousands of players (via steamcharts.com).
Crytek is also known for the extremely realistic and powerful CryEngine, which underlies Crytek’s games. The engine was first used in FarCry and amazed gamers back then.
The CryEngine has also enabled other hits outside of Crytek, such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance or Homefront: The Revolution.
Where else is the technology used? According to BILD, the CryEngine is also used in military simulations and serves defense contractors like ThyssenKrupp to simulate weapon deployments.
Some employees of Crytek are reportedly concerned that the software may be used by the ruling Communist Party of China. Further sources speak of using the engine to practice wars or spy on Western training simulations.
The defense policy spokesman of the CDU, Henning Otte, has made it clear that a sale of Crytek will be thoroughly examined in this context. Security takes precedence over commercial interests.
Whether and how Crytek will actually be sold will become clear in the coming days. At the moment, there are no official statements.
Before the release of the long-awaited MMO New World, the Closed Beta starts on July 20, 2021. We at MeinMMO want to bring you up to date on the latest developments.
New World is an open-world MMORPG from Amazon Games. The focus of the action is the continent Aeternum, surrounded by an ocean. Dive into the adventure as explorers and explore the vast, unknown continent. You will encounter various challenges, whether from the island’s inhabitants or from other players.
We reveal 7 things you should know before the beta.
The article was originally published on July 15 and was updated on July 20 with information on how to obtain beta keys at the start of the beta.
1. Beta launch, keys, preload, and game progress
When does the beta start?
The closed beta of New World will start on July 20, 2021, at around 6:30 PM our time and will end on August 2, 2021, at around 8:59 AM. You will also need an account for the beta, and it is no longer under NDA. It can be streamed publicly.
How do I get a beta key?
If you want to participate in the beta, you can do this in two ways:
– On the official New World website, all players can apply for access. This does not mean that every applicant will get one.
– If you want to be on the safe side and not rely on luck, your only option is to pre-order the game. All pre-order customers are allowed to participate in the closed beta. This is possible on the Amazon product page and on Steam. Both options are linked on the pre-order page of New World ( via New World).
Players who pre-ordered New World on Amazon by July 17 should have received their keys by July 19. Players who pre-ordered the game on Amazon after July 17 will receive their key up to 48 hours after order confirmation.
Is there a possibility to download the game in advance?
Unfortunately, nothing specific is known about this possibility yet. Currently, it seems that players will only receive their code at the start of the beta.
Will my progress from the alpha test be carried over to the beta?
No, even players who have already tested the alpha of New World will have to start from the beginning in the beta.
Will my progress from the beta be carried over to the release version?
No, also regarding this question, the New World team does not have a positive answer. All character and game data will be reset at release.
Can everything be tested in the beta?
Yes, there should be no restrictions in content.
Current gameplay of New World can be found in our YouTube video, where MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch got to try out a dungeon:
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What does character creation offer? The character creation of New World may seem disappointing for fans of extensive customization options. The only playable race is human. Thus, New World is more of a game that is oriented towards our real world.
You can choose between a male and a female character. Once you have made your decision, several options are available. These include different faces, facial details, hairstyles, hair, skin, and eye colors, as well as scars and tattoos.
The editor was equipped with only a few functions for testing in August 2020, but should have been expanded during the alpha.
Why can’t I choose a class? What is also missing in the character creation process is the class selection. New World does not have a traditional class function like other MMOs. You cannot choose a paladin, mage, or rogue here.
Instead, your abilities and play style are based on the chosen weapons, the corresponding skill trees, and the selected attributes:
With each level-up, you collect attribute points.
How does the game begin? After a short introduction, you will be washed ashore on the coast of Aeternum and into the first area. In the first area, you will need to defend yourself against an enemy, a Corrupted. Here you will learn the combat system.
After that, you can use the first area to accept quests, which will give you further insight into the various functions of the game. You should take this opportunity to gain an early understanding of New World.
Then you will complete further quests in the first larger village and focus on reaching level 10. Once you reach level 10 and complete some necessary quests, you can join one of the factions of New World.
What factions are there? In New World, you join one of three factions. They offer you further quests and later also exclusive faction equipment. You gain reputation and rise through the ranks. The factions are:
Marauder – This faction resembles pirates. Their freedom is more important to this group than power.
Syndicate – The Syndicate is a faction that focuses on the use of potions and magic. They are most comparable to alchemists.
Covenant – Here we have the classic crusaders. The Covenant is committed to combating the Corrupted and generally to fighting evil.
The factions Marauder, Syndicate, and Covenant each have their own style.
If you have decided on one of the three factions, you can only change it after 120 days. In doing so, you lose all reputation points.
Can I team up with other players in New World? Yes, because New World offers not only a group function but also its own guild system. The guilds in New World are called companies, and their members can start various activities together. A company can have up to 100 members and is accessible from level 10.
The leader of a company is the governor, and their deputies are the consuls. A company always belongs to a specific faction. The settlements and forts in New World can be claimed and even expanded by companies.
3. A tactical combat system offers you a lot of variety
How do the battles in New World feel? The battles in New World are tactical. You must attack, aim, dodge, and block independently. It is comparable to the battles in games like Dark Souls.
In New World, it is important to reduce damage. Blocking helps immensely.
The different weapons also play differently. For example, your animations when attacking with heavy weapons are slower, making it easier for players to dodge them. However, the hits do considerably more damage.
If you attack your enemies with small and fast weapons, they can be harder to dodge, but the hits are not as devastating. Additionally, combat actions can always be canceled with the right timing.
How do weapon abilities work? As mentioned before, New World does not use fixed classes but has built its combat system around the different weapon types. Each weapon has its own skill tree, which allows for various enhancements.
Each weapon features 3 active skills that you can use in combat. Additionally, you have the option to switch between 2 different weapons during the fight.
4. The quest system has been revised
In the first tests of New World, the quest design was heavily criticized. Amazon Games took this criticism to heart and revised the quest system.
How does the main quest work? The main quest in New World is intended to guide the player through the different regions and areas. It is meant to give the player the opportunity to explore Aeternum and uncover the secrets of the island. The main quest is also supposed to serve as a guide for the player from level 1 to 60. Between story missions, players must level up their characters to continue.
By the way, the start of the main quest of New World has also been revised. The story around obtaining the Azoth Staff, an important item for fighting the corruption of Aeternum, is now supposed to play out much better.
How has the quest system been revised? The diversity of the quests has been revised since launch to provide more variety than just “Kill X enemies” and “Collect Y items.” Additionally, quests are now supposed to be better told.
The player should better and more easily understand their role in the events surrounding Aeternum and give their character a better identity. Furthermore, the lore of Aeternum is supposed to play a larger role in the open world than before.
What should you do in the early game of New World? The beginning of New World is all about leveling. Here you will learn about the different game mechanics, complete quests, and gain initial experience with crafting and gathering items.
In addition to completing classic quests, you can also participate in the world events of New World, which are missions in the open world for a group of players.
World events in New World should not be ignored, as they influence the game world.
From level 20 onwards, you can start housing in New World. To do this, you simply buy a plot of land in a settlement. However, you must pay certain property taxes if you want to use all the features. The house itself is instanced.
What options does midgame offer? Once you reach level 25, you can participate in new content. From this point, you can enter the first dungeon of New World. The dungeons in New World are called “Expeditions.”
Expeditions can be entered with 3 to 5 players and allow you to fight against strong enemies. If you defeat them and successfully complete the expedition, you can receive high-quality rewards. In addition to this personalized reward, you will also gain experience points, allowing you to level up your character with expeditions.
In addition to the dungeons, there are also the so-called invasions. To participate, however, you need to be level 50 already. It is therefore only available towards the end of your leveling.
Invasions are PvE battles against 8 waves of corrupted enemies. The goal is to defend a settlement or town that is the target of the assault. They occur when players ignore the corruption of the area for too long.
Can I do PvP before endgame in New World? Yes, that is possible. You will have the most comprehensive experiences in the open world as a representative of your faction or together with your company.
Players who have joined one of the three factions can participate in open-world PvP. This works by activating an option that puts you in PvP mode. When this is active, you can attack other players and be attacked. The PvP status also grants you additional experience points.
What are fort battles? As a member of a company and at level 10, you can participate in one of the largest PvP content of New World: the “War.” In this siege battle, 2 teams of 50 players each fight against each other for control of a fort and thus for an entire territory.
If a company has taken possession of a settlement or fort, it can declare war on a company from another faction. The defenders will then set a date when the battle for the fort will take place. All players can sign up for the battle, but the leaders decide who may participate.
The actual battle is instanced, so that uninvolved players cannot influence it. For both attack and defense, siege weapons are available to players. If the attackers manage to storm the fort and capture a point within the time limit, possession of the fort transfers to them.
The video shows an initial impression of the game modes “War” and “Invasion”:
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6. Here’s what you can do in the endgame of New World
What options are there in PvE endgame? First, there are also expeditions designed for the endgame. In these, you can loot rare equipment or materials that you can use in crafting. Additionally, there are boss arenas where a group of up to 5 players fights against a single boss.
Aeternum offers you some endgame areas that are only designed for players at level 60. One example is the recently introduced zone “Bruchberg”. The corrupted by the mineral Azoth have overrun the area and settled in the fortress of Düsterheim. This must be freed.
Another option for the endgame is fishing. This was introduced together with the high-level area “Reekwater Swamp.” Fishing is a standalone skill that you can improve. The activity is also comprehensively integrated into the crafting and gathering of New World. Therefore, fishing is doubly useful.
While fishing in New World, you can take a break from the dangers of Aeternum.
What about PvP content in the endgame of New World? Even in the endgame of New World, open-world PvP between the three factions plays a big role. Additionally, you can expect significant “player versus player” content that you unlock at level 60.
The recently announced mode “Outpost Rush” is likely to become interesting for many players. It combines elements of PvE with PvP and plays like a survival game for 40 players.
The goal of “Outpost Rush” is to capture an enemy outpost and defend your own against the opposing team. You can expand and improve your outpost by gathering resources. A well-constructed base makes it incredibly difficult for the enemy to capture it.
You can get a first impression of Outpost Rush through this video of the game mode:
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7. Will New World be pay-to-win? What’s in the shop
Why is there a discussion about pay-to-win? Recently, there has been a discussion that New World would sell items in its in-game shop that would give players a certain advantage over others. In particular, there was talk of boosters for faster leveling.
The topic arose after a leak from the Alpha forums of New World. The discussion attracted so much attention that the developers addressed it, confirming the existence of such boosters. They wanted to help players with little time.
However, Amazon has since backpedaled a bit and announced that such items that could provide players with an advantage will not be included in the shop at launch but will only be available at the earliest in 2022, when players have already spent a few months in the game.
Otherwise, the shop is mainly focused on cosmetic content.
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When is New World coming out? The release of New World is scheduled for August 31, 2021, and the closed beta from July 20 to August 2 will be the last opportunity for a while to test the game.
If you are still unsure whether the MMORPG from Amazon is for you, you should take advantage of the closed beta to inform yourself about the game. Since there is no longer an NDA for this test, there will likely be many streamers showcasing the game.
With patch 2.0, Genshin Impact introduces the new character Kamisato Ayaka, along with other innovations. We at MeinMMO will show you what the Cryo sword fighter can do.
Who is Ayaka? Kamisato Ayaka is the daughter of the Kamisato clan of the Yashiro Commission in Inazuma. She is also referred to as “the princess” because she takes care of the internal and external affairs of the family.
She can represent her family well externally, as she is highly regarded by the population for her impeccable moral character and beauty. She is a dignified, elegant, wise, and strong woman.
The Kamisato family is one of the three most respected families in Inazuma, and although her older brother holds the position of family head, Ayaka is far more well-known. She has also built a better reputation by attending numerous social events and valuing interaction with others.
In her free time, she engages in the arts: music, singing, poetry, shougi, and dance. But food is not neglected either, as Ayaka particularly loves food from other regions. Over the years, she has also mastered the art of swordsmanship and the Kamisato fighting style with her Cryo abilities.
What is Inazuma? It is an area designed to resemble ancient Japan. The last new character, Kaedehara Kazuha, also came from Inazuma. The area is currently not in the game but is expected to be released along with Ayaka.
A brief insight into Ayaka’s story and abilities is provided by this teaser trailer:
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What can Ayaka do? According to the developers, Ayaka is a damage dealer, a character capable of dealing consistent high damage. She uses a one-handed sword and the Kamisato fighting style for this. Thanks to her abilities, she can move quickly and deals a lot of Cryo area damage.
What are her traits? Ayaka is also known as “the icy mist heron” and has the following traits:
Weapon: One-handed sword
Affiliation: Yashiro Commission
Constellation: Grus Nivis
Vision: Cryo
What are her abilities? Ayaka’s abilities are based on the Cryo element and deal a lot of area damage. Here they are in detail:
Normal Attack: Performs up to five sword strikes
Heavy Strike: Consumes stamina and creates a strong wind when drawing the sword
Kamisato Style: Hyouka: Summons a rising ice bloom that knocks back nearby enemies and deals Cryo area damage
Kamisato Style: Senho: Replaces running. Ayaka can move quickly and consumes stamina. During the duration of Senho, she can glide across the water’s surface at high speed. At the end of Senho, the following effects are triggered:
Nearby enemies are affected by Cryo
Ayaka’s sword temporarily gains the Cryo attribute
Kamisato Style: Soumetsu: Ayaka summons the frostflake Seki no To, which moves forward after being fired and continuously deals Cryo damage. At the end of the duration, it creates a bloom that deals Cryo area damage
These are her constellations
What are constellations? Constellations can be obtained in Genshin Impact by acquiring the character multiple times. Here are the advantages of Ayaka’s constellations:
1st Constellation: Reduces the cooldown of Hyouka by 0.3 seconds with a 50% chance when dealing Cryo damage to enemies with normal or heavy attacks
2nd Constellation: Creates two additional frostflakes when applying Soumetsu, each dealing 20% of the original damage
4th Constellation: When enemies are hit by a frostflake, their defense is reduced by 30% for 6 seconds
6th Constellation: Ayaka gains “Usurahi Butou” every 10 seconds, increasing the damage of her heavy strikes by 298%. The effect is removed 0.5 seconds after hitting with a heavy strike, and the trigger time is reset
Ayaka Banner – Possible Release and How to Obtain It
When will Ayaka be available in the game? We expect the banner to find its way into the game on July 21, along with patch 2.0. The patch will be released simultaneously on all platforms.
How to obtain Ayaka? New characters are usually obtained through wishes and banners, which cost primogems. This currency can be farmed in the game, but it is relatively slow. However, you can also buy creation crystals for real money to open the banners.
Genshin Impact guarantees that you will receive new characters in their banner (and by the way, only there, and as long as the banner exists), but even here a character can cost up to €440. This is part of the game’s gacha system, which has faced criticism before and is often compared to gambling. The question of whether the game is pay-to-win due to the significant benefits of the constellations also arises frequently.
The well-known rapper Snoop Dogg can also be seen as a streamer on Twitch from time to time. He often stands out with absurd scenes. However, his latest escapade may be one of the funniest so far. The rapper streamed for over an hour muted and no one could inform him.
What happened? Rapper Snoop Dogg was actually just trying to play a casual round of the football game Madden 21 and let his fans participate via the stream. He made himself comfortable in front of the screen, lit a joint, and started gaming.
He surely had many interesting and funny anecdotes to tell. However, his viewers didn’t hear anything, as the rapper only moved his lips silently and occasionally made dramatic gestures. There was no sound for over an hour.
The reason was that the rapper was simply muted and had not noticed it the entire time.
Rapper also mutes chat – No one can tell him
Why did no one tell him? The viewers also had a sort of mute, as they could only post emotes in the chat, not text. Nevertheless, there were desperate attempts to point out the dilemma to the streamer.
These included such clear messages as a microphone symbol and a speech bubble with the word “Nay”, which means “No”. Still, it was all in vain. Throughout the entire stream, you couldn’t hear a peep from Dogg, and eventually, Snoop Dogg probably got fed up and ended the stream just as silently as he began. In a small clip here you can briefly view the absurd situation.
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Who is Snoop Dogg anyway? Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known as Snoop Dogg, is a well-known and successful American rapper, actor, and businessman. He has sold over 35 million records worldwide.
Besides his music and other media appearances he also enjoys gaming and streams these on Twitch. It is no secret that he smokes marijuana three to five times a day (via Wikipedia). Perhaps that is why he did not notice that he was muted the entire time.
This wasn’t the first time Snoop Dogg caused a curious situation on Twitch. He had previously been involved with the game Madden 21 and streamed it live. However, something upset him terribly, and he made a rage quit after 15 minutes. Yet the stream continued for many hours. You can find the full story about Snoop Dogg and the 15-minute quit here.
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Do you also often lose Stygia in the Maw of World of Warcraft? There is now a remedy. A hotfix introduced a new item.
The Maw of World of Warcraft has become more interesting and diverse with Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, but some problems still persist. The impending loss of Stygia is particularly annoying and deters many players. However, you can now significantly mitigate this.
What is the problem? Dying in the Maw is quite annoying. Not only can you not walk back to your corpse as a ghost, but each death also causes you to lose a large amount of Stygia from your inventory. While you can still recover it later, it can be quite a bit of work depending on your location.
What has changed? You can now buy a new item from Archivist Roh-Suir – at least if you’ve already reached Reputation Level 4 with the Archivist’s Codex. You can purchase “Treatise: Bonds of Stygia in Mortals” for the price of 1,000 Cataloged Research. When used, it reduces your Stygia loss in the Maw by a whopping 75%.
A visit to the Archivist can be worthwhile; he has new items in stock.
Currently, when you die, you still lose 20% of your Stygia. With the treatise, this value drops to a low 5%. You might want to think about whether you really want to run back to your corpse again or just let Stygia be Stygia.
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Players are satisfied – at least somewhat: Most players are pleased with this change. Losing Stygia was always bitter. The fact that this value is now reduced by 75% makes most happy, especially since the unlocking is relatively simple. However, some still complain that the Stygia loss mechanic even exists. Players didn’t really take to it well, and many wished it would be completely removed from the game.
If you really care about your Stygia, you should definitely check out the inventory of Archivist Roh-Suir soon.
Have you had problems with the loss of Stygia so far? Or have you never died in the Maw and have no idea what people are so upset about?
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The Polish studio Flying Wild Hog was previously known for the bloody shooter Shadow Warrior. But now, they are bringing a new shooter in Diablo style with Space Punks, which looks like a mix of Guardians of the Galaxy and Borderlands. The quirky game is now playable in Early Access
Update: As of now, you can try out the crazy game yourself and unlock it in Early Access in the Epic Store. However, you will need a paid Founder’s Pack:
Founder Swag Pack: 23.99 euros – Includes access to Early Access, all 4 characters, the Season 1 Battle Pass, and exclusive items.
Founder Splendor Pack: 39.99 euros – Includes everything from the Swag Pack plus premium skins for the 4 characters and the Season 1 Battle Pass with 25 skipped levels.
Is it worth it? If you want to know more about the gameplay and fun of the game, then read our preview report on Space Punks here on MeinMMO.
According to the official press release and the first trailer, Space Punks appears to be a top-down looter shooter. Alone or with up to four other players in co-op, you shoot your way through procedurally generated maps and collect better loot.
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Borderlands meets Diablo meets Guardians of the Galaxy
What else is Space Punks about? The gameplay of Space Punks promises a lot of colorful explosions, tons of shooting, and wild melee action, according to the trailer. At launch, there seem to be four different characters you can choose from:
A mean-looking woman who can grow deadly blades from her body.
A strange alien that looks like an insect and takes down enemies with technological gadgets.
A rough humanoid wild boar with a mohawk and a lot of desire for brawling.
In the game, various firearms or brutal melee weapons will be used depending on your preference. In the best Diablo manner, it is probably most fun when there are plenty of enemies on the screen and you can launch them into the air with special attacks.
When and for which platforms is Space Punks coming? Space Punks will be released soon, specifically on July 14 for Early Access on PC. An open beta is expected to follow in winter 2021. According to the developers, Space Punks will then be released on consoles in 2022.
If we have more information about Space Punks, we will let you know here. Meanwhile, if you are looking for other Diablo alternatives, check out our list here.
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Apparently, series, movies, and specials on Netflix are no longer enough: The streaming provider is reportedly planning to enter the gaming market in the coming year 2022.
This is the situation at Netflix: According to a report from the portal “Bloomberg”, the streaming provider Netflix wants to expand its offerings and enter the gaming market. For this, it has already sought support.
Mike Verdu is set to serve as Vice President in the “Gaming Development” area at Netflix. Previously, he held leadership roles at companies like EA and Facebook and worked on Oculus VR among others.
This appointment is said to be the next step towards a gaming sector at Netflix: Within the next year, Netflix is expected to offer games on the streaming platform.
Gaming would create a new sector for Netflix. However, it is said that this will initially have no impact on the subscription prices, according to sources who wish to remain anonymous.
According to Bloomberg, Netflix’s stock has already risen by 3.3% after the new plan was announced.
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Are there already role models in this area? The overlap between streaming and games is not new. Services like Stadia, PlayStation Now, or Game Pass rely on subscription models that provide players with a range of games, which they do not actually own.
The games can be played, but not really “purchased”. This essentially corresponds to the Netflix movie-series model.
The Xbox Game Pass, with its “gaming flat rate”, is already considered the “Netflix for gamers” – so it’s natural that Netflix could offer such a service itself. They already have the infrastructure to send large amounts of data over the internet to people – whether they stream video games or movies doesn’t make much difference.
Competitor Amazon is working on its own games like New World
Essentially, entertainment programs like movies or series compete with games: after all, these are all media used to fill leisure time.
In the past, Netflix has also found overlaps with the gaming market. For example, there was a small official pixel-art game for the series Stranger Things – and the series had collaborations with games like Fortnite, Dead by Daylight, and Rocket League.
Moreover, there was a special episode of the series “Black Mirror” called Bandersnatch, which was interactive and could have different endings depending on how the viewer directed the episode’s storyline.
What do you think about this topic? Is a gaming branch at Netflix something for you? Let us know in the comments!
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As in other MMORPGs, Swords of Legends Online is all about the best gear. We at MeinMMO have compiled the most important information for you. The guide will be expanded over time with upcoming updates.
The most important points at a glance:
There is separate gear for PvE and PvP.
You have a total of 15 equipment items that you wear on your body (5 accessories, 6 armors, 1 weapon, 3 class symbols).
There are 6 storage slots for different equipment sets. Each equipped gear in these slots does not take up inventory space.
You can obtain the best gear through dungeons and various in-game currencies or directly through PvP.
Each piece of gear can be upgraded, and there are no failures in these upgrades.
This article was originally published on May 23, 2021, and was last updated on July 15.
What equipment levels are needed? For dungeons on Normal difficulty, you should have an equipment level of 45, for Hard difficulty 50, and for Extreme 60+, although there are currently no dungeons of that difficulty active in the beta.
In PvP, you can get quite far with equipment at level 50 that you receive directly through the tutorial.
What is the maximum equipment level? We cannot say for sure yet, but the highest equipment we have seen so far was level 75 (PvE). In PvP, there are already vendors selling equipment at level 70.
You can only reach equipment level 75 in PvE if you farm a lot. Equipment at levels 50 and 60, however, is relatively easy to obtain.
This is how you get equipment in PvE
What ways are there to obtain good equipment in PvE? We at MeinMMO have found 3 ways to get good equipment in PvE:
First, you receive equipment chests for defeating bosses in group dungeons. These contain Normal level 50 equipment, and Hard difficulty provides level 60. Presumably, there will be equipment level 70 available in Extreme, but this is not yet confirmed.
Secondly, you can buy equipment through your companion. For that, press the “P” key and go to “Crafting”. There you will find items of level 60 that you can buy for Soul Qi and Mysterious Text Fragments.
This is what the interface looks like for buying from your companion.
Additionally, there is crafting, which you can access by pressing the “I” key. However, this only has equipment of level 45. It serves as a middle step between the open-world gear and the story quests (equipment levels 35 to 40) and then the two methods mentioned above.
However, crafting is quite expensive and time-consuming.
With this, you can achieve the currently maximum equipment level of 75. You get this by upgrading the equipment from crafting. For that, you need special items like this one (thanks to AdventureApe for the screenshot):
This is the material for upgrading crafting equipment to level 75.
You receive the recipes for upgrading for 16 gold each from Chingyu, the recipe teacher in Wolkenstieg (at the workbench).
You can also craft equipment for your companions.
Where do you get Soul Qi and Text Fragments?
You get Soul Qi by feeding food and equipment items to your companion.
Mysterious Text Fragments are a currency that you get for weekly Bloodruvia Bounties, the weekly Emerald Lanterns, and daily/weekly dungeon runs.
By completing the PvP tutorial, you already receive equipment at level 50. Through further quests and as rewards in matches, you get equipment at level 55.
At certain vendors in Wolkenstieg, there is stronger equipment, level 60 or even level 70 with 5 upgrades. For that, you need:
Continent credits, from which you can earn a maximum of 100,000 per week (you need between 8,000 and 20,000 per equipment piece). You get these from all PvP content.
A specific PvP currency like the Duel Seal, which you only get from the 3v3 arena (maximum 20,000 per week, with between 4,000 and 10,000 needed per equipment piece).
You will find the vendors in the Yaotian Palace north of Wolkenstieg.
This is how you upgrade equipment
What equipment can be upgraded? In principle, any equipment that has at least one enhancement level. You can see how many enhancement levels an equipment has by hovering over it with the mouse. The best equipment has up to 6 enhancement levels, while the first equipments only have one level.
The enhancement level indicates how often you can upgrade the equipment.
How do enhancements work? For that, you need to visit a blacksmith in Wolkenstieg or another location. This blacksmith upgrades your equipment for a small fee in gold and seal stones.
Seal stones of level 1 upgrade your equipment up to equipment level 45. Beyond that, you will need higher seal stones. Enhancements can never fail, but permanently improve your equipment.
Where do you get seal stones? You receive seal stones of level 1 in large quantities at the beginning, including from quests, bounties, and dungeons.
Seal stones of level 2 are obtained from difficult dungeons. Additionally, you can upgrade seal stones of level 1 to level 2 stones through the crafting interface under “Refine Soul Stones”. You get the recipe from Chingyu, the recipe teacher in Wolkenstieg (at the workbench). Filter by “Beginner” instead of “Student” to see the recipe.
The blacksmith will ask you for seal stones (either PvE or PvP) and gold for enhancements.
This is how the sockets with jade work
Through various quests and by defeating bosses, you receive jade that you can socket into your equipment:
Red-labeled jade provides additional physical or magical strength in accessories and, depending on the path, increases attack, defense, or healing in class symbols.
Blue Moon Jade (green) provides additional sprint in accessories and extra dexterity in class symbols.
Indigo Feather Jade (blue) brings path knowledge in accessories and increases critical physical or magical hits or defense against critical hits (depending on your own path).
If you can apply sockets to your equipment, you can open the corresponding menu with “Shift+Left Click”. You can then easily insert the socket.
This is what the socket interface looks like, which can easily be opened with “Shift+Left Click” on the respective equipment.
Can you remove sockets again? No, you cannot remove the old sockets. However, you can simply place a new one if you want to change the values.
What is advanced socketing? This refers to the ability to integrate an extra socket into equipment. For that, you need a Dragon Talisman, which can supposedly be bought from certain vendors. However, you won’t be able to insert the usual sockets, but rather special runes that provide healing for a portion of the damage dealt.
