After the first alpha test in April, there was a lot of feedback regarding Diablo 2: Resurrected. Now Blizzard has introduced what changes will result from this. One of these is a new feature that may particularly please players of the original.
What is it about? In early April, the first technical alpha for Diablo 2: Resurrected, the remaster of the classic Diablo 2, took place. This was well received by many fans. However, according to Blizzard, there will now be some changes based on the feedback.
The majority of changes are in the details and do not alter much. For instance, in the remaster, revised spell effects can be toggled on and off, reverting to the original.
A significantly larger change is likely to excite veterans and experts of the original Diablo 2: there will be more inventory space for your loot.
Diablo 2: Resurrected increases space for your loot
What is changing? One of the most popular quality of life improvements of the remaster is the larger inventory. Initially, an increase to 100 slots was announced and playable in the alpha. Additionally, the inventory is shared, allowing you to use it across characters.
Why is this so special? In the original, Diablo 2 had only 24 inventory slots per character, which were not shared. For a game with hundreds of hours of playtime and tons of loot to collect, that is quite limited.
Players had to find other means and resorted to mods to increase their inventory space. After the alpha test, the already larger inventory will now become even larger. Blizzard is adding 2 more tabs. So instead of 100 shared item slots, there will apparently be 300. In addition to the character tab, there are now three more. Overall, you will have significantly more space available.
In addition to your character tab, there are now three more that are shared.
“When it comes to the players’ personal stash, we understand that this is a serious matter,” writes Blizzard. “This change allows players to better organize their loot across three tabs (each with 100 slots) and store many more items.” This is likely to be a cause for celebration for some players.
Improved effects, icons, and other quality of life adjustments
What else will be adjusted? Besides the expanded inventory, there will be many other adjustments. Here’s a brief overview:
Numerous spell effects will be improved but are intended to remain true to the original
Item icons will be revised
Displayed item names can now be toggled on and off in the menu
You can now display your minimap either on the left, right, or in the center of your screen.
A clock has now been added to the game.
Players can only be attacked once the game is fully loaded.
In Blizzard’s post, you will find a detailed list of changes based on the alpha feedback: news.blizzard.com
What’s next? In August, an open beta for Diablo 2: Resurrected will follow. Those who pre-order the game can participate and try it out. There is no registration yet.
When is Diablo 2: Resurrected scheduled for release? The official release is on September 23, 2021.
On which platforms will the remaster be released? Diablo 2 will be released on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
What do you think of the changes? Do you like them? What else do you think is needed? Or is it already too much? Discuss with us in the comments.
Some refer to Patch 9.1 “Chains of Domination” as the best patch for Final Fantasy XIV. However, Chains of Domination is the latest patch for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. How does that fit together and why are so many players drawn to Final Fantasy?
What is it all about? In WoW, many players are currently feeling burned out. As usual, after the release of Shadowlands in November 2020, the routine set in and the wait for the next patch began. After seven months, significantly longer than usual, the long-awaited and much-anticipated Patch 9.1 “Chains of Domination” was released on June 30, 2021.
However, the patch apparently could not take away the frustration of many players regarding the current developments in WoW, nor could it smooth the waters between Blizzard and them. Some players have now reached a point where they are looking for an alternative to WoW. For some, Final Fantasy XIV fits the bill.
The MMORPG from Square Enix is currently very popular. FFXIV breaks records on Steam and was briefly so in demand that no digital codes were issued anymore.
The number of players in FFXIV continues to rise. The increase in July is clearly visible.
Final Fantasy XIV as a safe haven for former WoW players?
What is happening between WoW and XIV? Currently, there is an increasing number of videos on YouTube and comments on reddit from WoW players who want to switch to Final Fantasy XIV or have already done so. A Google search for “leaving wow for ffxiv” yields many current results on the topic.
Across various channels, WoW players currently trying out Final Fantasy have shared their experiences and reasons for the switch.
What is the mood on reddit? On reddit, former WoW players are enthusiastic about the game and the community:
For instance, user HarryPopperSC writes: “[…] It’s crazy, but it changed the way I approached the game, how I read the stories, how I actually wanted to talk to random NPCs and how I just chilled, how I discovered the game, how I got to know all the other cool systems, and not just how to be the best and most efficient PVE player. I honestly can’t explain how great I feel. It can be so simple, and I’m not sure when/why I stopped playing games this way […]”
Reddit user Acegundam117 writes: “[…] Overall, WoW has disappointed me for a while because of the community, so I was looking for something new that was fun. So I decided to hop on the bandwagon and try FFXIV, and oh man, I’m happy again […]”
Phantomx_Destiny writes in the Asmongold subreddit: “FFXIV gets better with every expansion, and you know 100% what you will get when […] and WoW either stays the same, gets worse, or sometimes improves in some aspects and gets worse in others (One thing that WoW will always be better than FFXIV is PvP).”
What is the mood on Twitter and Facebook? Players are also writing about their experiences with Final Fantasy on Twitter and Facebook and about the mistakes Blizzard is currently making with WoW:
User Paul P. writes on Facebook: “The toxic WoW player is back. Holy moly, I need to share my first experience in FFXIV also in this group: […] I’m just overwhelmed! The nearly 4 hours were truly unique. What a community – I haven’t seen anything like this in almost 10 years […].”
Also on Facebook, Nicholas O. criticizes the WoW community: “I recently came to FFXIV after regularly playing WOW for over 15 years. […] Your personal value was determined by item level, not by your ability to play or how friendly one was. […] Overall, they are a thousand times more welcoming and helpful, kinder than in WOW.”
Twitter user @XGC_REPO writes: “The story is amazing. All the things I miss from World of Warcraft, I get in FFXIV. Officially a #wowrefugee. Sorry Blizzard, but I gave you all the chances in the world to fix your issues.”
In summary, it can be said that WoW players who now enter FFXIV probably do so mainly because of the fresh content and the friendly community for them.
Another strong asset for the success of Final Fantasy XIV is the story and the storytelling, which has reached its peak in quality with the latest addon Shadowbringers. This experience is also reflected in our user ranking of the popularity of expansions.
Content creators increase players’ willingness to switch
In addition, many big streamers and YouTubers are currently trying FFXIV after a long hesitation, bringing their large communities with them or generally ensuring more coverage for the MMORPG.
Which big names are trying out FFXIV? The fact that WoW players and YouTubers are coming to Final Fantasy XIV is not new. For example, streamer and influencer Jesse Cox started playing last year and recently compared both games extensively. But other content creators like streamer Rich Campbell or the big WoW YouTuber Bellular are also dealing with the game.
The current wave of new players is likely to have been influenced by Asmongold, who started playing Final Fantasy XIV on July 3. Over 200,000 viewers watched his first steps simultaneously.
The attention he sparked with his streams is one of the reasons for the increased interest in the game.
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Asmongold shares his first experiences in the game.
A part of the players sees many problems with Shadowlands
Why are people quitting WoW? However, the frustration of some players regarding WoW also serves as a reason for the switch to FFXIV. With the release of Shadowlands, several new systems and content were introduced that left some players dissatisfied:
The amount of loot from dungeons, raids, and world quests was significantly reduced at the release of Shadowlands. Although there were adjustments to the raid after release, this is still being discussed.
The covenants also sparked discussions. Particularly the differing rewards between the four covenants and the usefulness of their unique covenant abilities put some players in the dilemma of “utility” vs. “aesthetics.”
The grind for anima has left many in the community frustrated. The amounts available were too low for many, and many lacked further possibilities to farm it. The fact that it is not an account-wide feature and thus unfriendly towards alts was also frustrating.
In addition, for example, the Maw has been criticized for its difficulty, the effects of the Eye of the Jailer, which has imposed increasingly severe negative effects on players, and that no mounts could be used. Some found the implementation of the Maw irritating overall, even though its difficulty was intended.
What problems exist with Patch 9.1? Patch 9.1 is the first update created under home office conditions, as Game Director Ion Hazzikostas told us in our interview with him. This might also explain the long wait for the patch and why it feels “small” to some players.
Aside from the long wait caused by Covid between 9.0 and 9.1, players again had issues with some implementations of the patch’s contents. For instance, the Shards of Domination were criticized, which caused frustration due to legendary gear. And even good “quality of life” changes came too late and were too limited in scope.
Players and even large WoW streamers like Asmongold additionally criticized that Blizzard actually does not know what the players wanted and that the developers regularly get bogged down in new systems and features with each addon. Problems are also being solved that do not represent problems and are thus wasting valuable resources.
More about the criticism of Shadowlands and WoW can be found here:
The reddit user Dragarius also sees a problem with the “time gates” that regularly stretch the content artificially. An example of this is farming reputation or the time gates with the covenants:
I have actively and less actively played WoW since it launched in 2004. But this expansion is it for me. I’m done. I’m fed up with the ridiculous time gates, the huge never-ending grinds, and the generally borderline player-hostile gameplay, as well as a story that nobody is happy with.
Horde players hate that their faction has been turned into cartoon villains and the Alliance is tired of playing second fiddle and being used as a punching bag by the Horde.
In the last few days, criticism has also been directed at the story development, and the final sequence of the raid has been torn apart by the community. Over 70% of the ratings on YouTube are negative. We have reported on the “Sylvanas drama”.
The story surrounding Sylvanas Windrunner currently pleases few players.
Is everything currently bad about World of Warcraft? No, by no means. With Patch 9.1, the new raid “Sanctum of Domination” and the mega dungeon Tazavesh have been released to keep players engaged. Blizzard is famous for its encounter designs.
There are also new glory levels, and players can unlock flying in the Shadowlands. In PvP, talents and gear have been adjusted, and Korthia is coming as a new part of the Maw, which does not have to suffer under the Eye of the Jailer. One of the first quests in 9.1 allows you to completely eliminate this in the Maw.
Can the criticism be understood?It cannot be definitively stated with a clear yes or no. Especially on reddit and in the WoW forums, the community is divided on this issue. Many who like Shadowlands see the criticism from disappointed players as “whining.”
Will Final Fantasy XIV be able to keep these players?
Is World of Warcraft really dying this time? World of Warcraft has been said to be dying, fast or slow, for years. But it’s unlikely this time:
There are still many supporters of the game in the official forums. Furthermore, experience shows that negative feedback is communicated more than positive.
The player numbers in WoW fluctuate regularly. Estimated numbers from multiple analysis sites show no irregularities (via mmo-population; activeplayer)
Players of MMORPGs spend years developing their character and social contacts. Giving this up is a lengthy process.
WoW still has a very active and passionate player base. The current success of Final Fantasy XIV cannot change that. However, the fact that the game has problems cannot be denied.
Will players leave WoW for Final Fantasy long-term? This will show in the future. There are no official numbers on how many active players both MMORPGs currently have and how many of them have switched.
Even with the strong increase in players in FFXIV due to the “influx” of prominent streamers, this could be a temporary trend phenomenon. Games often experience a hype that then subsides when players’ favorite streamers are no longer actively playing. An example of this is the game Rust, which caused a lot of hype at the beginning of the year. According to Steam charts, however, player numbers have calmed down again.
The great strengths of World of Warcraft compared to Final Fantasy lie mainly in the raid and PvP areas. The player-vs-player modes in Final Fantasy are more niche and are not the developers’ focus, who rather concentrate on the story and PvE content.
It is conceivable that more players will switch between an active WoW and an active Final Fantasy XIV subscription in the future. The release schedules for new updates often differ.
Final Fantasy XIV does not necessarily have to become a long-term refuge for disappointed WoW players. At least not for everyone. Against certain strengths of Blizzard’s MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV currently cannot prevail, and the style of the game could also deter WoW players.
What do you think about this situation? Are you perhaps even former WoW players trying your hand at Final Fantasy XIV? Or were you at some point affected by the sales stop of the game? Then feel free to share your opinion on the topic with us.
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Lost Ark has revealed in a post when the highly anticipated beta of the MMORPG ends. The start date should definitely be in July.
Update July 14, 12:57: In a follow-up, Community Manager Tosch clarified that his statement about the end date of the beta referred to New World. Apparently, he mistakenly used the wrong social media account to write the post.
We still do not have specific information about the start of the closed beta. Thank you to our reader Jackfu for the tip.
Correction under the Facebook post of Lost Ark (Source)
You can read the original news about the Lost Ark beta below.
When does the beta end? In a Facebook post, Lost Ark revealed that the closed beta test of the MMORPG will end on August 2. That is in just over two weeks, which strongly suggests that the start of the beta should take place no later than the last week of July.
Post on the official Facebook page of Lost Ark (via Facebook)
The information from the Facebook post overlaps with a statement from the streamer datmodz regarding the beta. The streamer was partnered with Amazon during the closed alpha, which started on June 11, and stated that the beta test would take place in July.
The Facebook post also suggests that this could be the only beta test before the release of Lost Ark in autumn. It speaks of “the beta” and mentions a break until the release, which should give the developers enough time for tweaks.
At the same time, other posts from the Facebook account emphasized that the official start date of the beta has not yet been announced and that all previous information is only speculation.
Is the post genuine? Although the Facebook account of Lost Ark does not have a blue checkmark, it is the official German account of the MMORPG, which is also linked on the EU site of Lost Ark (via playlostark.com)
The post is also signed by “Tosch” and was apparently written by the community manager of Amazon Game Studios (via Twitter). Therefore, it is highly likely to be reliable information. However, treat it with caution, as official statements can change at short notice.
How can I sign up for the beta? The registrations for the closed beta are still open, and you can register anytime on the official site with your Amazon account.
However, signing up does not guarantee you a key but only the chance for one. If you want to guarantee your spot, you need to purchase one of the founder packs. The prices for the packs range from $24.99 to $99.99, where you will also receive various benefits and cosmetic items for your money.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will release its Mid-Season Update for Season 4 on Thursday, July 15. The patch notes are now available online and MeinMMO highlights the most important changes.
What’s happening in Cold War? Particularly fans of the zombie mode have been waiting for the update – with “Mauer der Toten” finally comes the 3rd survival map to Black Ops Cold War, and it takes place in Berlin. But the Mid-Season has even more to offer:
Zombie map “Mauer der Toten”
New perk, new equipment, and balancing in zombie mode
2 new weapons – OTs 9 and Club
Nuke killstreak in multiplayer
New 6vs6 map “Rush”
New modes in multiplayer
Expanded rewards for the prestige shop
The important changes and details about the update are shown by MeinMMO in the overview. We embed the roadmap here:
Cold War: Info on the Mid-Season Update for Season 4
When does the Mid-Season 4 start? The mid-season content goes live on Thursday, July 15 at 6 AM our time.
Is there a pre-load? Yes, and it is already active. If you want to be ready for the start of the mid-season or just want to download the update, start the download now. The content will only be available on Thursday morning.
How big is the update? It depends on your platform. The developers state the following update sizes:
What’s coming for the zombie mode? The fight against the undead continues, and the highlight is undoubtedly the new survival map “Mauer der Toten”. Since the release of “Firebase Z” in February, zombie fans have been waiting for the next round-based map in Cold War, and finally it’s here. Developer “Treyarch” has also released a big trailer for the new zombie map:
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However, keep in mind: Like with previous major “Easter Egg” releases, the unlocking of the “Main Easter Egg” is slightly delayed. You can only start hunting the secrets of “Mauer der Toten” from 7 PM on Thursday – before that, it’s pure zombie slaughter.
What’s coming along? Besides the large map, there are new toys for the zombie mode:
The wonder weapon “CRBR-S” with multiple fire modes (via Twitter)
Crafting item “LT53 Kazimir” – a kind of portal grenade
Klaus – a helpful and bloodthirsty android
Strong reduction of health and armor of zombie enemies
Dynamic wall weapons for purchase (can change rarity every 5 rounds)
In addition, new challenges, secret data to unlock, weapon balance adjustments (only zombie mode), and damage adjustments for equipment will come. If you want to read more about the changes, you can find the English patch notes here (via treyarch.com).
Nuke Streak, League Play, new weapons – There’s more
What does multiplayer get? The mid-season 4 is definitely a zombie party, but multiplayer isn’t left out. Particularly a “new” scorestreak is likely to make some players smile – as the nuclear bomb is now available in most multiplayer modes.
If you get 30 kills in a row without dying, you will receive the nuke killstreak and can end the match in favor of your team. With a big bang. Exclusions apply for League Play and matches with CDL rules, as well as multi-team matches, party games, and small skirmishes.
With the start of the mid-season, you can also look forward to the new 6vs6 map “Rush”. The map is from Black Ops II and resembles a paintball field. Additionally, the mode “Paintball Moshpit” will be introduced during the mid-season, which will make the bullet effects in the game a bit more colorful.
At the start of the mid-season, the classic mode “Capture the Flag” will go online, and with “Cranked Kill Confirmed” a new variant of “Uplifted” will be available, where you need to collect the dog tags from your kills.
Additional changes:
2 new weapons: submachine gun OTs 9 and a vicious melee club
The mid-season 4 opens a new chapter in the zombie mode and even brings Call of Duty to Germany. The zombie community is excited about the new map, and many players can’t wait to finally storm the wall.
Zombie fans may continue to enjoy Cold War even after the release of a new Call of Duty in 2021. Leaks suggest that Cold War could continue to receive content in 2022 – and zombies are at the top of the list.
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Today, you could briefly buy a PS5 on Amazon. The PS5 is now sold out again, but many have received a console.However, the offer still was not enough to meet the entire demand.
Today, you could buy a PlayStation 5 on Amazon, but the console is now sold out again. Looking at social media like Twitter, it seems many customers actually received a PlayStation 5.
The Amazon offer involved a larger quantity of PS5 consoles, as most drops are over within a few minutes and few interested parties actually get a console. For some users, the search for a PS5 has become a real hunt.
Nevertheless, the demand was apparently so huge that there were problems. Some users could not access the offer page or the page did not load properly. This also shows how many users still want a console.
How long was the PS5 available? According to our colleagues at GameStar, the PS5 drop lasted about 30 minutes, after which all PS5 consoles were sold out again.
This may also be because the offer with the PS5 with disc drive was available only for Prime members.
How many consoles were there at Amazon? While we do not have exact numbers for how many consoles were ultimately sold, rumors suggest about 24,000 consoles (via GameStar.de).
If you received a PS5, you might be interested in:
Thousands of PS5 consoles are not enough to meet the demand
The sold-out PS5 on Amazon again shows that many users are still looking for a PlayStation 5 and probably are not willing to pay inflated scalper prices. And even in our comments, we see that many users are still searching for a next-gen console.
What is the current situation? Buying a PS5 is still a test of patience for all users who would like to own one. Most PS5 drops have been very small, and larger drops are long overdue. Last week, there was a PS5 drop at MediaMarkt with a slightly larger quantity, and on June 29, there were larger drops at Otto and Saturn.
Reliable information is usually not available from any retailer, so we have no choice but to monitor the market. Also, there are rarely concrete hints about numbers.
However, the situation is getting better. For instance, Gameswirtschaft tweeted that the quantities of PS5 consoles increased significantly in June and July:
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If you are interested in a next-gen console, keep your eyes open. Currently, the chances are high that you can get a PS5.
What you should consider: On Amazon, it helps if you add the PS5 in any version to your wishlist. If there is another PS5 drop, you will get through the ordering process much faster and avoid some error messages than if you go through the product page directly.
Have you had success already? Let us know in the comments.
If you have not received a PS5 console yet, check our PS5 ticker on MeinMMO. Here we keep you updated and report if there is a PS5 drop.
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The GO Fest in Pokémon GO is just around the corner, but there are apparently problems with the in-game shop right now. Some trainers may experience delays.
This is the problem: According to Niantic Support on Twitter, some trainers may currently face issues with the shop. It seems that problems can occur when items are purchased in the shop.
A small percentage of trainers may experience a delay of up to 72 hours after an in-app purchase before the item appears in their item bag. Please keep this in mind as we approach the Pokémon GO Fest.
What if I am affected? In a blog post, Niantic explains that trainers should reach out if they have not received their item after more than 72 hours or cannot access an event due to this problem.
In this case, players should contact support with their purchase receipt and the email address of their Pokémon GO account directly.
Shop problems could affect GO Fest
What does this mean for the GO Fest? Among other things, trainers who want to fully participate in the GO Fest can purchase an event ticket in the shop. The event starts on Saturday, April 17 at 10:00 AM and ends on April 18 at 8:00 PM.
If there is indeed a 72-hour delay in purchasing, it could get tight with the event start.
At the same time, it is possible to buy items like remote raid passes, Poké Balls, incense, and everything else useful in the game for PokéCoins in the shop. Especially for the GO Fest, there may be a need for a raid pass or balls on short notice.
Finally, there will be plenty of monsters to catch, and on Sunday is the raid day with all legendary Pokémon. It would be frustrating if the items arrive too late after being purchased.
Raids will be important over the weekend – You’ll need passes
How can you prepare now? First of all, this problem is only likely to affect a small portion of trainers – so it’s quite possible that you won’t experience delays in the shop when buying items. At the same time, it should be noted that there have been issues in the past during the GO Fest. For example, in 2020, an additional replacement event had to take place because the GO Fest didn’t run smoothly.
If you haven’t bought a ticket yet but were planning to participate and want to be completely sure, you should consider purchasing the ticket now.
Regarding the items: You might also consider buying a few in advance if that’s what you were planning to do anyway. For example, if you planned to stock up on balls or Pokémon storage for the GO Fest, you should consider doing that sooner.
Furthermore, trainers should possibly save their currently available items like lucky eggs, incense or raid passes until the weekend. Just in case there really isn’t any restocking from the shop over the weekend.
To what extent the issues at the GO Fest will ultimately unfold remains to be seen. Additionally, you can still get the basic items through gifts, PokéStops or gym discs.
The new Steam MMORPG Book of Travels (Windows//Mac/Linux) impresses with features that are uncommon in the genre. Among other things, it has only 30 people on a server. Thus, the “massive” becomes “tiny,” as Book of Travels aims to be a TMORPG.
What is a TMORPG? The abbreviation TMORPG stands for Tiny Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game. The developer has thus removed and replaced the “massive.” In Book of Travels, a maximum of 30 players play together on one server.
It is intended that on your journey, you may encounter other players, but they will not be a permanent part of the game if you don’t want them to be. So if you meet another player, you can decide, like in Journey, whether you want to go with them or continue your journey alone.
The reference to Journey is no coincidence, as the interaction between players is also similar. The game does not offer a chat for communication but relies entirely on emotes. The developers hope to achieve a special type of bonding between players this way.
Your characters are also meant to build a bond together, as in Book of Travels you are not just clicking through a world with one character but becoming the character. The emphasis in the game is clearly on RPG, as you can expect a real role-playing experience here.
Here we see the latest announcement trailer for the game:
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How does character creation work? The game is supposed to offer more than 20 different appearances and a particularly detailed character sheet. The focus of character creation is on personality and identity. More classic attributes and “classes” are meant to play a lesser role.
The developers place great importance on players experiencing the game as the character they want to be and having a true role-playing experience, where they can immerse themselves in their role and the world of Book of Travels.
Nevertheless, the game features a skill tree that can shine with over 300 skills. You can unlock these as usual by earning experience. This works through exploration, gathering, trading, and combat.
What else is in Book of Travels?
What gameplay features will there be? The game primarily attracts with world exploration and a focus on role-playing, but that’s not all it has to offer. The following gameplay aspects are included in the game:
Detailed character creation
The ability to play cooperatively through various talents
More and more emotes to unlock for interaction with other players
You encounter far fewer players than in a regular MMORPG, but these encounters are supposed to be more interesting
An immersive world that tells a story worth exploring
A refined trading system for better role-playing
Exciting battles and magical creatures
The ability to improve your character by trading
Despite the 300 skills that can be learned and the promises of exciting combat, Book of Travels is not supposed to focus on battles. Regarding the distribution of experience points in combat, the developer emphasizes: “Fights can be rewarding, but you learn more from defeat than from victory.”
There is no detailed information on this yet, so we can only speculate about combat at this point. It is also unknown how many of the 300 skills will be intended and suitable for combat. However, throughout his presentation, the developer clearly emphasizes his main focus on world exploration and not just playing a character, but your character. (via Book of Travels)
This is the unique graphics style: Another exciting feature of Book of Travels is the graphics style. It feels a bit like you can play a painting. In fact, the backgrounds and maps of the 2.5D graphics are hand-drawn.
By the way, you will move with the mouse in the drawn world of Book of Travels. And not just left and right, but also up and down. So you have three-dimensional movements on a two-dimensional background.
Some impressions of the various areas of Book of Travels that give a good insight into the graphics style
How does it play? The main focus of the game is on discovering the world and its story. The story is not told linearly but is supposed to be conveyed by the world and function through loosely connected events. The main story is divided into several chapters that are supposed to run over a certain period.
The system works similarly to the Living World Season 1 from Guild Wars 2. Here, a continuous story is told through world events, but this brings the significant disadvantage that players who start later can no longer play the old story events.
The developers are aware of this problem, and they offer a solution for it – as a player who starts later, you can watch the past events in small cutscenes. However, you cannot actually play the events anymore.
A first insight into the actual gameplay of the game is provided by the developer himself in an approximately 30-minute video. You can see how he creates his character and then moves through the world.
Additionally, there are first glimpses into the various systems and menus of Book of Travels. You can already see how the trading works.
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When can you play it? There is currently no release date, but the game will launch into the Early Access program on Steam on August 9. (via Steam).
You can still pre-order Book of Travels until the start of the Early Access program via Kickstarter. The cheapest package costs €23.50 and gives you access to the game, your name in the game credits, and a free copy of the game Meadow, which was developed by the same studio.
The most expensive package currently costs €70 and offers 21 games and DLCs from the studio, an invitation to a Discord party with the developers, and some digital artworks as well as the complete soundtrack of the game. (via Backerkit.com)
What does the community say about the game?
How is the announcement received? The developers were able to attract over 7000 supporters on Kickstarter and raise over €240,000 for their game. The reactions were mostly positive, as their previous game Meadow also relied on a similar way of communication between players.
On reddit, the announcement of the game has also been very well received so far. Especially the unique graphics style appeals to many users:
“The graphics style is so beautiful that I will support the game, even though it’s not personally for me.” – stokastic_variable (via reddit)
“After playing Meadow, I see that you [developer] really know how to make social interaction in online games unforgettable. Funny that it is a more rewarding social experience in Meadow than being mute animals walking across a pasture and doing nothing than being in a city with hundreds of players.” – YOUR_DEAD_TAMAGOTCHI (via reddit)
“I think this is exactly the game I have been waiting for.” – TheCanadalorian (via Twitter)
What do the negative opinions say? Of course, there are not only positive opinions about the game, and we want to disclose both sides as well.
A user named Redthrist (via reddit) writes: “How small are we talking about? How rare should one encounter other players? […] I hope it’s not like No Man’s Sky and you never actually meet other players.”
The user FUCKDRM has a problem with the transparency of the developers and writes (via reddit): “I have the Secret Cultist rank [a limited-time rank received as a Kickstarter supporter] and I still wonder how it works, and everything you’ve said so far is very vague.”
Also, the graphics style is not appealing to everyone, as Kyle Jennings (via Facebook) writes: “You lost me with the 2D graphics… Still, good luck.”
However, upon closer inspection of the linked threads on Twitter, reddit, and Facebook, it quickly becomes clear that the overall mood is very positive, and many people are looking forward to the fresh wind that Book of Travels promises.
What do you think of Book of Travels? Do you find the graphics style appealing or off-putting? Did you perhaps even support the game on Kickstarter? Let us know in the comments.
In Destiny 2 you can buy a really rare armor from Ada, which is a must-buy this week at a low price. The high stat values are ideal for all Warlocks, and players say: “Get several right away.”
You should buy this quickly: All Warlocks should pay a visit to Ada-1 in the Tower. The Exo-lady has been selling a genuine God-Roll armor since the reset on July 13 . MeinMMO tells you why you’ve never had such easy access to such a strong armor and why the item is ideal for builds.
Actually, the vendors’ inventory stays the same for a week – so this time until July 20.
However, on July 15, an update for Destiny 2 will be released (via Twitter). After an update, it has happened before that the vendor inventory changed. So take no risks and buy the God-Roll armor quickly.
The offer is also quite cheap: 25 Legendary Shards and 1,000 Glimmer is a bargain.
Ideally, you have until next Tuesday, July 20, to grab the armor. Now more on why you should take the plunge.
High-stat armor for Warlocks is a must-buy this week
Here’s why the armor is so good: The chest piece hits 61 when you add up all the stats. The high distribution of stats of +28 and +25 on Recovery and Intellect are ideal for Warlocks and the real highlight. These are the two most important stats for space mages.
Look at this stat distribution
Recovery directly influences how quickly you have your class ability, the Rift (For Titans, that would be Resilience, for Hunters Mobility). And Intellect makes your super, the strongest ability in Destiny 2, recharge faster.
The good thing is that with this armor you can optimize builds perfectly. Because over 100, you don’t need to push any stat, since you don’t get any further bonuses above 100. Normally, distributions per stat are about 10+, sometimes at 15+. This gives you space for important mods or lets you equip other armors that are not so well rolled.
As a Masterwork, you get another +12 on the stats (+2 per stat). With mods, this can be further increased. If you equip a regular stat mod and “Powerful Friends,” you’ll break the 100 stat barrier.
Unfortunately, the offer is really only for Warlocks – for Titans and Hunters, Ada only has ordinary armors for sale.
“Buy more than just one” Rarely have God-Rolls been this easy in Destiny 2
You can infuse Ada’s armor infinitely high, so you can also use it in later expansions. Right after the reset, Guardians quickly recommended to buy:
Some players even say you should indulge in more than just one copy of the God-Roll armor (via reddit). After all, the armor is cheap, and you can cover all elements this way.
The well-known YouTuber CammyCakes also praises the armor – he pokes fun at his colleagues who notoriously oversell everything: “S-TIER GODMODE PRIME OMEGA chest piece at Ada. It guarantees to improve your KD,” is the title of his video on the offer. (via YouTube). In the video, Cammy also raves about the armor and declares it a must-buy.
Can it get any better? Theoretically, yes. Armors from the Iron Banner, from raids, and the dungeon or Exotics are often equipped with stat values over 60.
From many endgame activities, “High-stat armor” can also drop. That’s what armors are called that exceed the total stat values of about 60. However, it’s possible – and very likely – that these other armors then distribute their 60+ stats over all 6 stats. This means you almost never have such a high spike only in the good or correct stats for builds.
Here’s a good example, an impressive 68 in total stat values, but the distribution isn’t strong. Just a bit everywhere, making specialized builds more difficult:
The Iron Banner armor has +68 but a poor distribution
With Ada’s armor, you are guaranteed the high value of 61. But even more importantly: +28 on Recovery and +25 on Intellect. It’s also cheap, so do like many other Warlocks and get 3 copies right away just to be safe.
Are you excited that now with every reset you should sift through the inventories of Ada and Banshee for God-Rolls? Is the armor a must-buy for you, or are you more disappointed that Hunters and Titans weren’t considered this week? Let us know in the comments.
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The Elder Scrolls Online will receive the new DLC Waking Flame in the third quarter of 2021. In this, we will primarily explore two new dungeons. We at MeinMMO have summarized all the known info for you.
What is Waking Flame? This new DLC continues the story surrounding the new expansion Blackwood, which was released on June 1. Waking Flame is a so-called dungeon DLC, with two released each year, and mainly brings the following innovations:
The dungeon Red Petals Bastion
The dungeon Dread Cellar
New features for PvP
8 new sets
2 new houses
To gain access to the DLC, you can either purchase the ESO+ subscription or buy the DLC for crowns in the shop.
When will Waking Flame be released? The new DLC is set to release on August 23 for PC, Mac, and Stadia. A week later, on August 31, the release for the consoles PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S will take place.
Since Monday, July 12, the test servers have included the new update 31.
New Dungeons Focused on Daedra
What are these dungeons? Anyone interested in viewing the two new dungeons can check out a recording of a livestream by the ESO developers (via Twitch). However, the dungeons were not typically played through; instead, Dungeon Lead Mike Finnigan ventured in alone and simply killed some mobs with kill commands.
In Red Petals Bastion, everything revolves around Silver Rose, who has been corrupted and is now searching for powerful relics. She uses the power of the Daedric. In this dungeon, Lyranth comes to our aid.
Dread Cellar will feature many Daedra as enemies, including new headless spider monsters.
Rewards include new cosmetic content, mementos, and sets.
8 New Sets in Waking Flame
Waking Flame comes with a total of 8 new sets, including two sets for each armor type and 2 monster sets.
What sets for light armor does Waking Flame bring?
The “Thunder Caller” set is based on a build with fully charged attacks. However, this is not very strong at the moment, so the set may likely be rather uninteresting for now. The “Scorion’s Feast” set buffs the weapon & magic damage of up to 3 group members and increases Magicka & stamina regeneration. It is thus a set that can be used by support roles. Due to the other bonuses (Max. Magicka, magic regeneration, and weapon & magic power), it is more suited for a (off) healer rather than a tank.
What sets for medium armor does Waking Flame bring?
What sets for heavy armor does Waking Flame bring?
The damage of the “Silver Rose Vigil” set scales with maximum health. Thus, this set is aimed at tanks. The other bonuses are max stats, which are mainly used in PvE. The set applies a greater cripple (reducing damage by 10%) to an attacking enemy when their attacks are blocked. You also deal magic damage to them. This set is likely not very useful in group content. The “Crimson Oath’s Rive Set” is comparable to the set “Roaring of Alkosh”. However, the effect is triggered by a smaller or larger buff and is effective in a circular area around you.
What monster sets does Waking Flame bring?
The “Magma Incarnate” set could be interesting for solo or small-scale PvP. The “Prior Thierric” set sounds interesting for PvE. However, the physical damage of 210917 per second must be an incorrect value, as this value is far too high. Depending on how high the actual value is, this set may also be suitable as a stamina DD set or merely as a support set for healers or tanks to increase the damage taken by an enemy from area attacks by 5%.
New PvP Campaign for Cyrodiil
What changes in PvP? With Waking Flame, new rules will be established for the PvP area Cyrodiil. This should bring some movement to the meta:
Proc sets will be disabled
Champion points will be disabled
The artifact weapon Volendrung will be disabled
Additionally, there will also be new rewards for Cyrodiil:
3 new items will be introduced to the game, two of which will focus on mass battles in PvP. However, exact details have not been revealed.
A new achievement will unlock the trebuchet emote, allowing you to place a small trebuchet in the world.
The new trebuchet emote.
Two New Houses, But Only One Can Be Used on the Test Server
In addition to the new dungeons and PvP changes, two new houses will be introduced: Sweet Water Cascades and the Doom Shard Plateau.
However, on the test server, which will soon receive the new update, only the Sweet Water Cascades house will be playable in advance.
With Waking Flame, the story of Blackwood is not yet complete. In the fourth quarter of 2021, another DLC will be released that will bring a new area and further story content. You have already received a small preview of it here:
Only a few days after the launch of the latest WoW raid, the final boss has already been nerfed. Sylvanas has simply killed too many players.
Just a week ago, the “Sanctum of Domination,” the latest raid in World of Warcraft became available on normal and heroic difficulty. However, there are already the first nerfs, as large raid groups found it too difficult. The current final boss of WoW is now a bit easier.
What has changed? Mainly, the radius of some abilities has been adjusted, so it no longer takes up so much area. Additionally, players now need to deal slightly less damage to defeat Sylvanas. The changes in detail are:
The total amount of damage that players must deal to Sylvanas Windrunner has been reduced by nearly 5% on normal and heroic difficulty.
Sylvanas now transitions from Phase 1 to Phase 2 at 84% health on normal and heroic difficulty.
The radius of “Veil of Darkness” has been reduced in Phase 3 of the fight.
The radius of “Banshee Wail” has been reduced.
Sylvanas waits in the Sanctum of Domination as the final boss.
What does this mean? The fight against Sylvanas is likely to be a bit easier, especially with larger raid groups now. Previously, they had massive space issues, as it was virtually impossible to position 20 or more players effectively and avoid negative effects. It was therefore advisable to venture out with a smaller raid group.
However, the fundamental difficulty of the fight has changed little. It has merely ensured more equal opportunities between small and larger raid groups.
More current news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
Does this also count for mythic? No. The mythic mode only opened its doors today, on July 17 (in America already yesterday). The difficulty of Sylvanas remains untouched for now. However, since the mythic fight was not fully available on the PTR, it is quite possible that some adjustments will still be made there before the first gold can defeat the Banshee Queen.
Did you have issues with Sylvanas on normal and heroic? Or did you defeat the former Lady of Undercity without any problems?
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In FIFA 22, the FUT Heroes are introduced as a new type of special card. We show you all known FUT Heroes so far and explain what the new cards bring.
What are FUT Heroes? The FUT Heroes are a kind of “light Icons” that will be newly introduced with the FIFA 22 release. They are some really strong soccer players from the past who have become fan favorites over time or have provided unforgettable moments.
So you can expect a whole range of soccer players who may not have been at the level of a Ronaldo or Zidane, but who still remain in your memory today.
What makes FUT Heroes special: The Heroes cards work a bit differently in Ultimate Team than regular or Icon cards. They have their own unique way of building chemistry in the team.
Each FUT Hero is associated with a specific league in which they previously showcased their skills. The FUT Heroes cards then build a green chemistry connection to that respective league. In addition, the usual connection for the same nationality is assigned to other players.
The FUT Heroes can offer you new opportunities to build your team.
In the following list, you will find all known FUT Heroes so far with their overall rating and details about their chemistry connections.
All FUT Heroes in FIFA 22
Update, 22.07: Two more FUT Heroes have been added. The following players are also available in FIFA 22:
Lars Ricken
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Mario Gomez: Germany, Bundesliga, Rating: 88
Tim Cahill: Australia, Premier League, Rating: 85
Diego Milito: Argentina, Serie A, Rating: 88
Jorge Campos: Mexico, Liga BBVA MX, Rating: 87
Fernando Morientes: Spain, LaLiga Santander, Rating: 89
Sami Al-Jaber: Saudi Arabia, MBS Pro League, Rating: 86
Have you always wanted to beat up the Ninja Turtles on SpongeBob SquarePants? Here is your chance: In “Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl,” various childhood heroes from TV are smashing through the area, Smash Bros-style.
What’s going on? In a new trailer shared by IGN, a ton of cartoon characters are seriously hitting each other.
“Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl” is the occasion: A new fighting game set to be released in fall 2021 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
The All-Stars are, unsurprisingly, cartoon characters from Nickelodeon history, which you might recognize depending on your age.
Among them are:
Michelangelo and Leonardo from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
SpongeBob SquarePants, Sandy Cheeks, and Patrick Star from “SpongeBob SquarePants”
Helga from “Hey Arnold!”
Danny Phantom from “Danny Phantom”
A green dinosaur named “Reptar” from “Rugrats”
Nigel Thornberry from “The Wild Thornberrys” (also known as “the guy from the smashing meme”)
The “Powdered Toast Man” from “Ren & Stimpy”
Lucy and Lincoln Loud from “The Loud House”
Oblina from “Aaahh!!! Monster”
The alien conqueror Zim from “Invader Zim”
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More fighters are set to be announced in the future. The field already indicates that this is a game with crossover qualities. Characters from various franchises are out to beat each other up.
This reminds users in the comments of the trailer of another well-known fighting game. And the comparisons don’t stop there.
“This is just Nickelodeon’s Smash Bros and looks kind of funny”
Under the video, which currently has about 7,300 upvotes to about 214 downvotes (as of July 13, 7:00 PM), users make comparisons to the popular Smash Bros. series in the comments.
This is not surprising. For not only the crossover itself but also the gameplay in the trailer reminds of Smash. Different stages with platforms are shown where the characters apparently fight until they fly off the screen in high arcs.
The characters can each rely on specific attributes. SpongeBob uses karate, while Danny Phantom uses lasers, and the Ninja Turtles use their weapons.
The whole thing is supposed to be playable solo, but also in multiplayer. It’s not Nintendo-exclusive like Smash Bros.
This is what the community says: In the comments, there is discussion about the game, and also speculation about who could join in the future.
“This is just Nickelodeon’s Smash Bros and it looks kind of funny,” writes user “SuperWiiBros08” (via YouTube).
“We won’t get closer to how Squidward kills SpongeBob,” writes user LabRat (via Youtube), while another user already comments: “Squidward mains, rise up!” (via YouTube). The constantly annoyed octopus would probably be a favorite to beat up SpongeBob – but he has not yet been announced as a character.
“Move over Smash Bros, the real big boys are in town,” writes user “Yahiamice” (via YouTube).
Overall, there is a lot of joking in the comments, but also questions about additional characters. Names mentioned include Jimmy Neutron and Aang from “Avatar.”
In the latest spotlight of EA Play, several indie developers were given the floor, who are being supported by EA. Some of them have worked on well-known titles and spoke about interesting topics – among other things, about how games and other media connect.
What is great about gaming? The developers and heads of various indie studios agree that storytelling in video games is one of the most important aspects. They want to provide players with a story that they can experience themselves.
Although other media also have such storytelling, many developers are convinced that games can convey it better. And when other media realize this, filmmakers would rush to the topic of gaming:
If you have a strong vision that you believe in […] the other media around us, such as films, will soon realize how wonderful storytelling in gaming is. In fact, they are slowly beginning to do so. […]
I know the film business; they come crawling as soon as they realize how great gaming is. Ultimately, it’s about touching people’s hearts.
Josef Fares
Whether this will work out easily, remains to be seen – some of the other developers fear that game development could be negatively influenced. Most of the devs already have experience with other media or originally come from other fields of visual or performing arts.
Who is speaking? The interview is conducted by game critic Todd Martens from the LA Times. In the interview, the heads and developers of various indie studios share their opinions on the topics. They are all united under the banner of EA Origins:
Josef Fares, founder of Hazelight (A Way Out, It Takes Two) and originally a filmmaker
Olav Redmalm, Creative Director at Zoink (Lost In Random), was previously a comic artist
Abubakar Salim, co-founder of Silver Rain Studios (unannounced game), was previously an actor and producer
Melissa Philips, Head of Studio at Silver Rain Studios, has degrees in music and philosophy
Guha Bala, president of Velan Studios (Knockout City)
What is EA Origins? The project was founded in 2015 and unites indie studios under the banner of EA. The company supports developers in realizing their projects and ideas.
As a result, many well-known and successful games like A Way Out came to be. One of the first games of the EA Originals was Unravel, a puzzle-adventure from 2016.
Films, games, and what they can learn from each other
What does this have to do with films and others? In many other media, such as music or film, a story is also told that listeners or viewers are supposed to experience. Emotions and actions also play a significant role here.
However, according to the developers, the difference is that games are interactive and require action, while other media are passive. They are “completely different media.” Writing a script is something entirely different than creating the story for a game. Nevertheless, they believe that they can learn a lot from each other.
Games like A Way Out from Josef Fares’ studio show well how cinematic and gameplay elements can still be combined. In A Way Out, it is about prisoners trying to break out of a prison together.
The game has no single-player option and can only be played in coop. The gameplay mainly consists of quick-time events and stealth sections, often interrupted by cinematic scenes. The story also has several twists, creating the feeling of a film being played, which can only be directed to a certain extent.
The review of A Way Out by the colleagues at GameStar.
Are there also disadvantages? The developers explain that it was particularly problematic in the past to connect film and game. People who saw a film and then played the corresponding game had a false idea of what to expect.
Melissa Philips even fears that too many cinematic influences could jeopardize the “authenticity” of the game studios. In her opinion, game creators have many freedoms to implement crazy ideas. However, the more interest there is from other industries, the harder it will become to implement such ideas.
According to Josef Fares, games have a completely different way of telling stories than films, namely by using gameplay elements. In It Takes Two, for example, it is about a couple that is in a relationship crisis.
In coop, you need to solve various puzzles and support each other, where you can only master the levels if you cooperate. The gameplay itself is already a metaphor for the story that the game tells – and the idea of It Takes Two is very well received.
Of course, such elements should also fit, as Guha Bala notes. A love story with shooter mechanics probably wouldn’t go down well as a serious game.
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Destiny 2 continues the summer event “Solstice of Heroes 2021” this week. So you still have time to upgrade your special armor. What else awaits players with the new Weekly Reset?
What’s happening in Destiny 2? In the action MMO, players are fighting against the notorious summer lull. Destiny 2 keeps the Guardians busy with the Solstice of Heroes 2021. The main goal is to upgrade the special event armor in multiple stages and earn cool glowing effects. On top of that, there’s an event shotgun (featured image).
Furthermore, there’s again a new raid challenge in the Glass Chamber. This time you can prove yourself against Atheon in “Conductor’s Refrain”: In each of the 3 Oracle waves, each player can only destroy one Oracle. As a reward, in Challenge mode, the lost weapon “Corrective Measure” awaits – next season, a buff for all MGs is coming, so secure a strong specimen now.
Crucible: Lord Shaxx makes you proud in these PvP modes:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Conflict
Petra Venjis conveniently located right at the spawn point of the Dreaming City. The entire zone is under the Curse Week Number Two. Additionally, you can prove yourself in the 6th 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 increases to 1,320. This is a relatively small jump of only +10 (from the previous Season 13). This is intended to reduce the annoying grind, and if you were diligent in Season 13, you only need to play the top activities to push your level.
Here you will find top loot (Pinnacle Gear) that can bring you over 1,310:
Reach at least 100,000 points as a team in the Nightfall: Trial by Fire (+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 Task
Glimmer-Highlights of the Eververses
To make the Solstice armor glow in elemental colors, you need to go to the Eververse – the white glow can be unlocked for free
What’s on offer with Tess?
The exotic Ghost Shell “Thief of Sun Shell”
The exotic Ghost Shell “Shaded Shell”
The exotic Sparrow “Golden Ride”
The exotic Sparrow “Legacy-2”
The exotic Emote “Burst of Power”
The exotic Sparrow “On Golden Wings”
The exotic Emote “Inhale”
The exotic Ornament “Bridgehead VI” for the Merciless
Have you already completed the grind for the finished event armor or is it not enough for you to fill the summer lull in Destiny 2? Let us know in the comments.
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Razer has introduced a new wireless gaming headset called the Barracuda X. According to Razer, it is supposed to be the lightest gaming headset from Razer. MeinMMO introduces you to Razer’s new gaming headset. Initial tests show that Razer’s headset is primarily aimed at mobile gamers.
Razer has introduced a new wireless gaming headset called the Barracuda X. According to their own statements, it is supposed to be the lightest gaming headset from the manufacturer. With a purchase price of 99.99 euros, they aim to appeal to a particularly broad user base.
MeinMMO presents the new gaming headset to you and showcases the first reviews of the device. Afterwards, we will explain who might find the device worthwhile.
The Barracuda X aims to be a gaming headset for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch alike
What is special about it? Razer relies on a USB-C dongle for its Barracuda X. This is a small device that you can connect to your PC, console, or Switch. The gaming headset then connects wirelessly to this device.
The advantage is that the headset is compatible with various platforms, as for the Nintendo Switch you would otherwise need an additional Bluetooth adapter and the PlayStation does not support third-party devices via Bluetooth.
How much does the gaming headset weigh? The Barracuda X weighs only 250 grams and is thus supposed to be the lightest gaming headset from the manufacturer, according to Razer. In comparison, the Razer Black Shark V2 weighs about 262 grams.
The similarly structured Razer Kaira weighs significantly more than the new Barracuda X at 330 grams.
Various views of the Razer Barracuda X.
What technology does the headset use? Sound and voice are transmitted via the USB-C dongle. Alternatively, according to Razer, you can use the headset with the included USB cable.
Inside the device, 40mm drivers with a frequency range of 20Hz to 20,000kHz are used, which is not really different from the competition.
Thanks to the dongle, you can use the gaming headset on your PC, smartphone, Nintendo Switch, or PlayStation. The Xbox does not support the Barracuda X, by the way. For Xbox users, we recommend Razer’s Kaira and Kaira Pro. You can read the MeinMMO test of the Kaira Pro here:
Barracuda X Reviews: A recommended gaming headset for 100 euros with minor weaknesses
The first users have already been able to try out the new gaming headset.
What do the testers say? Hardware Canucks explains on YouTube that buyers get a good gaming headset for just under 100 euros (via YouTube.com). The Barracuda X offers good, neutral sound and opponents can be well located in the sound space. The microphone is solid for a wireless device. Criticism is directed at the dongle, which only offers USB-C.
The tester from Cnet also gives the Barracuda X a decent rating (via cnet.com). In the test, Lori Grunin from Cnet praises the good sound, the comfort is also high. Especially the multiplatform approach can convince the tester. Due to the latency of the dongle, the headset is only conditionally suitable for cloud gaming.
The ShortCircuit channel has also tested the gaming headset from Razer (via YouTube.com). The gaming headset fits securely on the head and works without any problems with the Nintendo Switch. It is also tight enough that outside noises do not disturb. The microphone sounds unimpressive, but the speaker is clearly understandable.
Here you can listen to the gaming headset: If you want to hear the gaming headset in action, check out this video on YouTube. Hardware Canucks has already tested the gaming headset and you can hear the tester with the device’s microphone:
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The test of the Razer Barracuda X by Hardware Canucks.
For whom is the gaming headset recommended? If you are often on the go or frequently switch between your devices, then with the Barracuda X, you get a good multiplatform device. The sound is good and opponents can be clearly located, but the microphone could be better in this price range.
We will present alternatives to the Barracuda X in the next section.
The Barracuda X costs 100 euros and has some strong alternatives
With the Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless, you also get a solid gaming headset for around 100 euros, which relies on a dongle and is suitable for multiplatform use.
Similarly, with the HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless, there is a solid gaming headset for around 100 euros. Here you get decent sound and a good microphone, but the device does not offer a dongle.
If you are not bothered by cables, then with the Logitech G Pro X, you also get a successful alternative and especially a significantly better microphone.
If none of the alternatives have convinced you, then take a look at our extensive buying guide around the best gaming headsets. Here you will find both gaming headsets and headphones as well as microphones that we can currently recommend:
In the motherland of MMORPGs, there are many competitors for the relatively new Lost Ark, but now it has managed to establish itself once and for all. Because Lost Ark is now the most popular MMORPG in Korea, and even ranks 3rd among the most popular online games.
What is it about? Korea is the stronghold of MMORPGs. Many games are developed there, and especially many MMORPGs are played. Back in 2013, over 70 million people were playing more MMOs than in Europe (via statista). Lost Ark has now managed to make it to the top three of the most popular online games in Korea.
The first and second places go to League of Legends and PUBG, a MOBA and a shooter. Thus, Lost Ark is the most popular MMORPG in Korea. And this despite being relatively new.
Lost Ark is leaving its competitors far behind, against which it still has to assert itself in the West. World of Warcraft falls to 13th place, Black Desert to 16th, and Final Fantasy XIV even to 41st place. The title “Diablo Killer” has already been earned by Lost Ark in Korea, as Diablo 3 sits at 26th place, far behind the newcomer Lost Ark.
Why is this exciting? If we take a closer look at the list of popular games, it is immediately noticeable that especially older games have a fixed place on the list. Besides PUBG, Valorant, and Overwatch, most titles on the list have held their positions for years.
The current list from 2021 (Translated from Korean)
The list from the same week, ten years ago. (Translated from Korean)
The list comes from gamemeca.com, which, in addition to its own user ratings and Twitch viewer numbers, analyzes which games are played in internet cafes. Playing in internet cafes is quite common in Korea. Thus, the list serves to make a representative statement.
Especially MMORPGs have hardly changed in the last ten years. We still see Aion, MapleStory, and Lineage in top positions. Lost Ark must therefore have various qualities, as it has remained in the top 15 since its release and has now even fought its way to the top.
Lost Ark is also highly anticipated here
Why isn’t the game available yet? This is partly due to the vastly different gaming culture. Primarily, the Pay2Win theme is a red flag here in the West, with which an otherwise good game can quickly be dismissed. Therefore, one cannot guarantee whether a game that is successful in Korea will also be successful here without changes.
Amazon Games Studios is supposed to take care of Lost Ark’s success in the West, handling the localization of the game for Europe and America, and finally bringing Lost Ark to us in fall 2021.
However, we currently know very little about the shop and how the European localization will look. The publisher rejects all Pay2Win accusations so far and promises that Lost Ark will be a fair and fun experience for everyone.
How long do you still have to wait? Although there is still no exact release date for Lost Ark, you may not have to wait much longer. According to rumors, a beta should start in July, which you can sign up for at PlayLostArk.com. You will need an Amazon account for this.
By fall at the latest, you can then access the full game. Even though Amazon and Steam list December 31, 2021, as the release date, you should not be alarmed. This is just a placeholder, as no date is set yet.
Lost Ark is finally coming to us! But is there a catch?
Steam briefly indicated the release date of October 21, 2021, for Lost Ark shortly after the announcement, but that was quickly changed. A release on that day is pure speculation. It could just as easily have been another placeholder.
Are you excited for Lost Ark? Have you perhaps played on the Korean or Russian version? What do you think of the list of the most popular games in Korea? Feel free to leave us a comment!
The race for the “World First” in the Sanctum of Domination, the new raid in World of Warcraft begins today on July 13, 2021. America has a slight head start again.
Every few months, World of Warcraft attracts a large amount of viewers across various streams. The “World First” race is on, where the best guilds in the world attempt to defeat the current final boss “Sylvanas Windrunner” in the Sanctum of Domination. Although there is no actual reward from Blizzard – there’s plenty of glory and viewers on streams on YouTube and Twitch cheering along.
What’s it about? In the “World First Race”, the top professional guilds in World of Warcraft try to be the first to complete the latest raid on the highest difficulty “Mythic”. The race usually lasts several days or even weeks, depending on how tough the bosses end up being. Sometimes these races are decided after just one or two days, but occasionally the World First race can extend over weeks.
For the American guilds, the race starts now, on July 13, 2021. They have a few hours lead over the Europeans.
In the Sanctum of Domination, there are a total of 10 bosses with Sylvanas as the final boss. Whoever takes her down first wins the World First race.
Sylvanas waits in the Sanctum of Domination as the final boss.
The most important streams on Twitch: Limit, Echo, Method and Co.
Where can you follow the World First race? That depends entirely on which guild you want to watch. Some of the “hot favorites” are as follows:
Limit: The US guild “Complexity Limit” has won the last two World First races and is therefore the favorite. They stream their progress, so you can watch it live on the Twitch page of Limit.
Big Dumb Guild: In Europe, the guild often operates a bit under the radar, but Big Dumb Guild or Big Dumb Gaming also has excellent players and is the second-best US guild. Link to the Twitch page of Big Dumb Guild
Method: Although Method has lost many of its former teammates, the guild has been rebuilt and continues to strive for great success in World of Warcraft. Method also streams their raid progress live. Link to Method’s page and stream selection
Pieces: The guild also often ranks high, having secured the First Kill of Uu’nat in Battle for Azeroth, for example. Link to the Twitch page of Pieces
You can already take a look at the American guilds starting today (July 13). The European guilds will follow in the morning hours, once the maintenance in Europe is over. We will, of course, also report here on the biggest successes on MeinMMO.
Why do the Americans have a lead? This is due to the different timings of maintenance. In America, maintenance takes place on Tuesday, while in Europe, a new “WoW week” only starts on Wednesday morning.
More news about World of Warcraft on MeinMMO can be found here:
Isn’t that totally unfair? This is often a hotly debated topic. While many argue for a simultaneous launch, the European guilds also have a few small advantages when they start later. They can benefit from the experience of the American guilds. Often, fights in the first days also have bugs and issues that make them unmanageable.
By the time European players catch up, Blizzard has often implemented several hotfixes. This allows European players to catch up faster and start a fight that has already drained the American players of hours of time and nerves due to its bugs.
Of course, this isn’t ideally resolved, but the current situation is generally accepted among players.
Will you be following the “World First Race” for the kill of Sylvanas Windrunner? Or does the race leave you cold?
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Gameplay for the new MMORPG New World is currently scarce, as previous tests were under an NDA, a non-disclosure agreement. One player seems unfazed and is now showing 8 hours of footage covering all possible content of the game – although that footage is from 2020.
What kind of gameplay is this? The YouTuber OPILOK has posted two videos, each about four hours long, and partially streamed them live on YouTube. Both videos feature gameplay from New World.
The tests were indeed under NDA, so content was not meant to be shared. Typically, there are legal consequences for those who sign such a contract and then break it.
Nonetheless, the videos showcase nearly every aspect of the game from character creation to class gameplay to PvE content. Details about the environment and equipment are also visible.
Presumably, both videos will be deleted soon if Amazon opts to take them down for copyright violations. For now, we have embedded them here for you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCa6lnAbLn0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydFMQ_XTOzM
Does New World really look like this? It’s hard to say exactly where the content comes from. One user on YouTube estimates that the images are from the preview of the Reekwater update at the end of 2020. There, MeinMMO editor Leya Jankwoski has already explored and fished.
The footage definitely comes from an earlier version before January 2021 and from an older alpha. The leaker even re-uploaded the videos a second time after the first takedown. By the time of New World’s release or the upcoming beta, further content changes may occur.
Closed Beta is coming and promises more current videos
On July 20, the closed beta of New World starts, which this time is not under an NDA. In the days following the beta release, you will definitely get to see new gameplay. The release is scheduled for August 31.
If you want to see more (official) gameplay before then, check out the new trailer for PvP in New World. The mode “Outpost Rush” was shown and looks a bit like survival games.
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Many players currently place their hopes on New World as the new, major MMORPG from the West. Generally, the genre is well positioned in 2021, as many titles are being released. Recently, Crowfall and Swords of Legends Online officially launched and managed to excite more or less many players. You can read more about the MMORPG year of 2021 in our special:
Many MMORPGs claim to be the best – but none of them are right. Because all major MMORPGs lack an important class, says MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus. Fortunately, one game has come to the rescue: Neverwinter.
This class is missing (almost) everywhere: The best and most important class in any role-playing game is the Bard. Of course, this is purely subjective and you may disagree – but you would be wrong.
Since I started playing role-playing games and MMORPGs, I have always played Bards whenever possible. This was already my first class in Ragnarok Online, and now I also play Bards in three of my four pen-and-paper groups in various forms.
All the more frustrating is that many modern MMORPGs (and none of the biggest ones) do not offer the best class at all or – what annoys me even more – somehow mess it up:
WoW never had playable Bards – even though they were announced as a hero class in an April Fool’s joke in 2008 (Bards! As an April Fool’s joke!).
ESO has Bards as NPCs but not as a class.
In Guild Wars 2, “the Bard” has even been downgraded to a weapon!
Final Fantasy XIV does have a Bard class, but they are more singing Rangers and not the class that Bards rightfully should be.
Some MMORPGs that do not belong to the “big MMOs” in the West do offer the class such as Lord of the Rings Online or ArcheAge. At least some new releases like SOLO are trying to bring back Bards, but the distribution of the class is still limited.
I am all the happier that a game that has always had Bards should finally get the class: Neverwinter. But maybe the few art philistines among you are now asking: What the hell are Bards anyway? The answer is relatively simple.
Bards are the best class overall (and anyone who says otherwise is lying!)
What are Bards? “Bards” are basically people who earn their living through music and art. They play songs and tell stories to entertain people. They often travel from place to place and gather experiences that they can use to create their own tunes.
In most role-playing games, the class is sort of a jack-of-all-trades, especially in the famous Dungeons & Dragons. Bards can do a little of everything and do many things quite well, without being an expert in anything – except for entertainment. However, Bards can specialize in various things through so-called “schools,” such as:
Rhetoric and persuasion
Music and stories
Lies, deception, and intrigue
Combat and leadership
Motivation and support
Even though some Bards are indeed fighters, they serve more as supporters in combat. Through their music, they can inspire (buff) their allies or even use magic to control enemies or heal friends. However, that is not their main strength.
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What makes them so important? What makes Bards special is their high value of charisma. This is an attribute that is often criminally neglected in many games. Charisma indicates how well a character can persuade others, deceive, or how generally convincing they come across.
Especially in pen and paper, Bards can help a group avoid conflicts even before they arise… or they start conflicts if it benefits them. However, their most important moments occur in social interactions.
Bards provide the group with free sleeping places, discounts on goods, better rewards, or important information. In some cases, they even serve as leaders of a group, as their self-confident demeanor allows them to exhibit leadership qualities.
Why every MMORPG needs Bards
The role that has been custom-made for us Bards is that of the supporter. We do little ourselves and rather let others work for us – uh, I mean, we Bards support others in doing their work better and more pleasantly. We are not lazy or anything…
As supporters, Bards actually fit into every group and every constellation. Depending on the circumstances, they can adjust their strengths and thus help where needed. Alone, Bards are relatively weak, but what is an artist without an audience?
The problem is that many MMORPGs completely ignore support classes. Often, only the “Holy Trinity” of tank, DPS, and healer is needed – and Bards do not fully fulfill any of these roles.
Accordingly, it would be quite fitting to use them as spellcasters, melee fighters, or healers. Yet somehow, hardly any developer dares to do that. At least not until now.
Finally Bards in Neverwinter after 8 years
Neverwinter, the official MMORPG for Dungeons & Dragons, was released in June 2013. Now, eight years later, the Bard, one of the core classes of D&D, is finally coming to the MMORPG after players were actually sure that the new class would be the Druid.
On July 27, 2021, the “Jewel of the North” update for Neverwinter will be released on PC, which brings the Bard as a new class. PlayStation and Xbox will receive the update in the fall.
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The trailer with features of the new update and the Bard.
As a huge fan of D&D and a long-time Bard player, I was able to ask a few questions to Salim Grant, a senior designer for Neverwinter, who worked on the new class.
Developer Interview: The “Power of Music”
MeinMMO: Why do Bards have such a special role in D&D?
Salim Grant: What makes Bards so special in Dungeons & Dragons is their unique ability to combine the beauty of a song with the rhythm of battle to create enchanting ballads of adventures.
MeinMMO: What is the key to successfully playing a Bard?
Salim Grant: Practice, practice, practice.
MeinMMO: How did you transfer Bards and their strengths from D&D to Neverwinter?
Salim Grant: We focused on the core elements that make Bards what they are: music and style.
With the power of music, Bards in Neverwinter can accomplish a vast number of things, such as healing other characters in their group or increasing their damage. When they are not playing music, they can stylishly take out their enemies in a way that other classes cannot. The combination of these two elements results in an exciting and powerful class that players, we believe, will quickly embrace.
MeinMMO: In D&D, schools are what make each Bard unique and give them the chance to become “everything.” What schools exist in Neverwinter?
Salim Grant: The concept of schools does not exist for our Bards. But Bards can choose one of two paragon paths, that of the Songblade, which specializes in dealing damage, or that of the Minstrels, which grants players access to unique songs and abilities.
As a Songblade, you are more of a fighter.
MeinMMO: Will I be able to identify with the Bards in Neverwinter as someone who has played D&D (and Bards) for several years?
Salim Grant: The Bards have a unique role in our game and offer a new way to interact with our various systems. The same goes for Bards in the tabletop version of the game. I would say yes, playing a Bard in Neverwinter should feel familiar to someone who has played the class in D&D.
Create your own music
MeinMMO: How can players express their musical side as Bards in Neverwinter?
Salim Grant: Bards have access to a free performance mode, in which they can play notes at will and compose melodies. The Free Performance mode allows them to adjust octaves and use semitones to create their own music or play their favorite melodies.
Why did it take 8 years after the release to bring the best class to Neverwinter?
Salim Grant: We wanted to ensure that the Bard has its due time in the spotlight! But seriously, when we decided to create a new class, we opted for the one that promised the greatest potential to create a unique gaming experience in Neverwinter.
Bards have their own overlay with special abilities and a performance mode.
MeinMMO: Why should everyone want a Bard in their group (in D&D and Neverwinter)?
Salim Grant: The support abilities of Bards make them a highly valuable part of any group:
As a Songblade, Bards increase the damage of their group and can use songs like the “Hero’s Ballad” and the “Witch’s Ballad” to inflict damage on their enemies, while abilities like “Fleet Steps” and “Volti Subito” allow them to zip across the battlefield.
As Minstrels, Bards support their groups with passive healing, damage mitigation, shields, and dispelling damage effects, all the while joyfully playing their lute. After a victory, Bards make resting at a campfire a fun event with their songs.
“The better question would be, why shouldn’t you play as a Bard?”
MeinMMO: Why should I play a Bard?
Salim Grant: The better question would be, why shouldn’t you play as a Bard? Bards offer such an exciting and unique experience in Neverwinter that all players should try them out.
While the class has its defined roles, it does tend to lean towards a support role, which sets it apart from the other classes. Combined with stunning visual effects and slick combat actions, it becomes a very appealing choice. And of course, the musical abilities of a Bard are absolutely unique.
MeinMMO: Will it be possible for me to seduce the innkeeper?
Salim Grant: Unfortunately, not at this time… but who can say what the future holds for the Bard.
As a perfectionist, I am still not entirely satisfied that only two “schools” will be available, but at least the Bard in Neverwinter is a good first step. I hope that the devs will continue to work on the class and, above all, that Bards will be well-received by players.
Especially the idea of free notes is very interesting. It worked well in LotRO and provided cool musical performances. With the right implementation and tools, one can certainly do quite a bit here.
If the Bard is as successful as it deserves, hopefully other developers will wake up and bring the most important class ever into their MMORPGs. Because let’s be honest: everyone wants to be accompanied by a lute in a dungeon or raid.
This was not a question, but a persuasive throw, and I rolled a “natural 20.” So I am right! And you will see it the same way from now on: You want lute-playing and Bards in your dungeons. No argument.
And how is that supposed to work? Quite simply: Is there a lack of damage? An inspiring song boosts morale. Is the group doing poorly? Softly woven melodies enhance the healing power of the priests. Is it progressing too slowly? A brisk march makes the feet quicker.
Even in the “Holy Trinity,” Bards could function if implemented correctly. Their music is technically considered magic, and many Bards are skilled with rapier and dagger.
Accordingly, it would be quite fitting to use them as spellcasters, melee fighters, or healers. Yet somehow, hardly any developer dares to do that. At least not until now.
Finally Bards in Neverwinter after 8 years
Neverwinter, the official MMORPG for Dungeons & Dragons, was released in June 2013. Now, eight years later, the Bard, one of the core classes of D&D, is finally coming to the MMORPG after players were actually sure that the new class would be the Druid.
On July 27, 2021, the “Jewel of the North” update for Neverwinter will be released on PC, which brings the Bard as a new class. PlayStation and Xbox will receive the update in the fall.
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The trailer with features of the new update and the Bard.
As a huge fan of D&D and a long-time Bard player, I was able to ask a few questions to Salim Grant, a senior designer for Neverwinter, who worked on the new class.
Developer Interview: The “Power of Music”
MeinMMO: Why do Bards have such a special role in D&D?
Salim Grant: What makes Bards so special in Dungeons & Dragons is their unique ability to combine the beauty of a song with the rhythm of battle to create enchanting ballads of adventures.
MeinMMO: What is the key to successfully playing a Bard?
Salim Grant: Practice, practice, practice.
MeinMMO: How did you transfer Bards and their strengths from D&D to Neverwinter?
Salim Grant: We focused on the core elements that make Bards what they are: music and style.
With the power of music, Bards in Neverwinter can accomplish a vast number of things, such as healing other characters in their group or increasing their damage. When they are not playing music, they can stylishly take out their enemies in a way that other classes cannot. The combination of these two elements results in an exciting and powerful class that players, we believe, will quickly embrace.
MeinMMO: In D&D, schools are what make each Bard unique and give them the chance to become “everything.” What schools exist in Neverwinter?
Salim Grant: The concept of schools does not exist for our Bards. But Bards can choose one of two paragon paths, that of the Songblade, which specializes in dealing damage, or that of the Minstrels, which grants players access to unique songs and abilities.
As a Songblade, you are more of a fighter.
MeinMMO: Will I be able to identify with the Bards in Neverwinter as someone who has played D&D (and Bards) for several years?
Salim Grant: The Bards have a unique role in our game and offer a new way to interact with our various systems. The same goes for Bards in the tabletop version of the game. I would say yes, playing a Bard in Neverwinter should feel familiar to someone who has played the class in D&D.
Create your own music
MeinMMO: How can players express their musical side as Bards in Neverwinter?
Salim Grant: Bards have access to a free performance mode, in which they can play notes at will and compose melodies. The Free Performance mode allows them to adjust octaves and use semitones to create their own music or play their favorite melodies.
Why did it take 8 years after the release to bring the best class to Neverwinter?
Salim Grant: We wanted to ensure that the Bard has its due time in the spotlight! But seriously, when we decided to create a new class, we opted for the one that promised the greatest potential to create a unique gaming experience in Neverwinter.
Bards have their own overlay with special abilities and a performance mode.
MeinMMO: Why should everyone want a Bard in their group (in D&D and Neverwinter)?
Salim Grant: The support abilities of Bards make them a highly valuable part of any group:
As a Songblade, Bards increase the damage of their group and can use songs like the “Hero’s Ballad” and the “Witch’s Ballad” to inflict damage on their enemies, while abilities like “Fleet Steps” and “Volti Subito” allow them to zip across the battlefield.
As Minstrels, Bards support their groups with passive healing, damage mitigation, shields, and dispelling damage effects, all the while joyfully playing their lute. After a victory, Bards make resting at a campfire a fun event with their songs.
“The better question would be, why shouldn’t you play as a Bard?”
MeinMMO: Why should I play a Bard?
Salim Grant: The better question would be, why shouldn’t you play as a Bard? Bards offer such an exciting and unique experience in Neverwinter that all players should try them out.
While the class has its defined roles, it does tend to lean towards a support role, which sets it apart from the other classes. Combined with stunning visual effects and slick combat actions, it becomes a very appealing choice. And of course, the musical abilities of a Bard are absolutely unique.
MeinMMO: Will it be possible for me to seduce the innkeeper?
Salim Grant: Unfortunately, not at this time… but who can say what the future holds for the Bard.
As a perfectionist, I am still not entirely satisfied that only two “schools” will be available, but at least the Bard in Neverwinter is a good first step. I hope that the devs will continue to work on the class and, above all, that Bards will be well-received by players.
Especially the idea of free notes is very interesting. It worked well in LotRO and provided cool musical performances. With the right implementation and tools, one can certainly do quite a bit here.
If the Bard is as successful as it deserves, hopefully other developers will wake up and bring the most important class ever into their MMORPGs. Because let’s be honest: everyone wants to be accompanied by a lute in a dungeon or raid.
This was not a question, but a persuasive throw, and I rolled a “natural 20.” So I am right! And you will see it the same way from now on: You want lute-playing and Bards in your dungeons. No argument.
The gaming streamer FaZe Kay has 6.1 million followers on YouTube. However, after a scandal involving the cryptocurrency “Save the Kids,” he was released by FaZe Clan. He is now just “Kay.” In a video, the 25-year-old YouTuber claims his innocence and is close to tears. Two years ago, his younger brother FaZe Jarvis posted a very similar video: He had been permanently banned from Fortnite .
This is the situation:
The YouTuber FaZe Kay and three other members of the FaZe Clan promoted the cryptocurrency “Save the Kids,” which quickly gained value but then fell. A YouTuber “SomeOrdinaryGame” accused them of being part of a “pump and dump” scam – either knowingly or unknowingly.
FaZe Kay apologized to his millions of fans: He recommended the coin with the best intentions. He deeply regrets that his fans trusted him and lost money because of it. Kay said he is still a newcomer in the crypto market and is constantly learning. His clan, the famous FaZe Clan, had nothing to do with it.
But FaZe distanced itself from the crypto dealings of its members, suspended three other members of FaZe, including Kay’s younger brother, FaZe Jarvis, and even outright fired FaZe Kay.
FaZe Kay says: “Dishonest man” also cheated him out of money
This is what FaZe Kay says now: In a YouTube video, FaZe Kay claims his innocence. He says:
“For legal reasons, I can only say the following: Please, please believe nothing you hear online. All the people making videos and thinking they know the truth, do not know the truth. This is the truth.”
FaZe Kay
Kay then says he also lost money with “Save the Kids.” A “dishonest man” abused the “trust that FaZe Kay had in him” to enrich himself by more than $100,000. He “cheated everyone.”
This man gained the trust of FaZe Kay and his friends and convinced them to be the “public face of Save The Kids.” But he abused that trust to enrich himself.
Before the launch of the coin, the “dishonest man” changed the code, pocketed a 6-digit profit, and left the others as scapegoats.
Kay is pursuing legal action against the fraudster
This is what happens next: FaZe Kay says he has gathered “substantial evidence” to bring the man to justice. He urges anyone who has also lost money to contact him and share their story. He wants to take legal action.
It is said that lawyers are already involved in the case.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_o77pHsGiM
Flashbacks to the ban of “FaZe Jarvis” from Fortnite
This stands out: In the video, Kay speaks with a trembling voice and wet eyes. He apparently wants to clearly show how emotionally touched he is.
The bitter irony is that his younger brother, FaZe Jarvis, posted a very similar video almost two years ago: The then 17-year-old lamented with wet eyes that he was banned from Fortnite for using an aim bot.
Like his younger brother, Kay apparently wants to ask fans for forgiveness. He does not admit his mistake but sees himself as a victim who was too naive and trusted someone else.
It runs in the family: FaZe Jarvis two years ago.
Kay likely needs help. His YouTube career could be threatened by the firing from FaZe and this scandal.
The “apology video” has 122,000 likes but also almost 23,000 dislikes. Viewers do not seem to fully believe that Kay was completely innocent.
Many assumed that Kay “and his friends” received money to promote the cryptocurrency “Save the Kids.”
For those who want to verify the family resemblance, two years ago FaZe Jarvis apologized for his ban from Fortnite and appeared similarly distraught as FaZe Kay now:
