With Blood Money, Red Dead Online finally receives a major update. You will become part of a criminal network and must commit crimes. This includes a feature players have long awaited: heists!
This is what the new update for RDO is about: Blood Money brings numerous new features to Red Dead Online. This includes new stories revolving around criminal networks in Saint Denis. Throughout this story, you will be committing crimes on behalf of gangsters Angelo Bronte and Guido Martelli.
In the plot of Blood Money, gangster boss Angelo Bronte has introduced his own currency “Capitale” to bypass the state’s tax system and expand his power.
The currency was initially designed for the criminal “upper class”, but quickly fell into the hands of ordinary criminals and thieves who use Capitale in all 5 states of RDO. As a result, the police quickly took notice.
His underboss Guido Martelli is now doing everything he can to retrieve as many Capitale letters as possible. And that’s where you come in as outlaws. You need to commit crimes on Martelli’s behalf and collect the Capitale.
If you collect enough Capitale, you earn Martelli’s respect and receive an invitation to so-called “opportunities”. This is a new, highly anticipated feature in Red Dead Online.
Red Dead Online finally gets its first heist – a train robbery
What are opportunities? In this case, it’s simply another word for heists, and there will be a total of three that will appear in succession.
Opportunities come in three difficulty levels: Normal, High, and Ruthless
The higher the difficulty level, the greater the reward
They can be completed alone or with up to three other players
Opportunity missions cost you Capitale
This will be the first heist in RDO: Once you unlock the first opportunity, you will receive the mission to steal the valuable “Jewels of the West”. To obtain the first jewel, you must carry out the first train heist in RDO. This concerns the Covington Emerald, which is being transported on a heavily armed train and is highly coveted.
Exact details are still lacking, but it is highly likely to be a comprehensive and multi-part mission similar to what you know from GTA Online: You plan the heist, prepare it, and ultimately execute it.
Why is this so special? While heists have been a part of GTA Online for a long time, RDO has not yet seen more extensive heists. Although players have long been demanding such a feature. To see this, you need only search the subreddit for Red Dead Online for heists and you’ll find an endless list of threads (via reddit.com).
It seems that this wish may finally be fulfilled. The opportunity is just the first of three missions; more heists will follow. The crimes also promise more than just short bursts of gunfire.
In Blood Money, you must rob a train to steal a jewel.
Crimes bring multi-part missions in free roam mode
What lies behind the crimes? While these may not be as extensive as the opportunity heists, crimes will apparently also provide opportunities to carry out robberies.
Once you have met Martinelli, you can meet five of his associates to start the crimes with up to 6 other players. This includes, for example, Sean Macguire, who is temporarily separated from the Van der Linde gang.
According to Rockstar, these are missions with multiple segments that you can start in free mode. At the launch of Blood Money, there will be three different crimes available:
The Railroad Contract
The Jeb Phelps Contract
The Bluewater Contract
Three additional variants are to follow after the update’s release. Each of the crimes will reward you with Capitale and other useful items. You can also rob yards and camps outside of mission crimes and gather Capitale.
What can you expect in the major update? In addition to the story surrounding Capitale, named “Crimes and Opportunities”, Blood Money also brings several other contents and new features.
In addition to the aforementioned crimes and opportunities, the update introduces a new menu system that allows players in free mode direct selection between free roam and Blood Money missions.
With the nomination series, there’s also a new matchmaking feature, allowing you to nominate a specific game mode and start a series. A series consists of your mode and the modes nominated by other players.
With DLSS, a graphics tool from Nvidia comes to Red Dead Redemption 2, improving performance and graphics quality. However, this feature is only available for owners of RTX cards.
Additionally, the Quick-Draw Club introduces a series of 4 Battle Passes for RDO, which will be released sequentially from today until October 27. Each month, there will be a new pass with new rewards. These cost 25 gold bars each (equivalent to 9.99 euros), but the gold bars can be earned back with each pass.
Here’s an overview of the additional contents of the update:
An in-game purchasable mercenary outfit that includes Capitale, ammunition, supplies, and a matching bandana
Harraway outfit and rebel poncho are now available at Madam Nazar’s shop
New color variants for the Torras poncho
Skills and pocket brochures are now available for purchase at the fence
In the game, you may also encounter a mysterious guitarist voiced by American blues musician Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. The trailer for Blood Money has already been accompanied by his music, and the character is also featured:
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By the way: If you successfully steal the emerald this week, you will receive a voucher for a free ammunition belt. If you complete the opportunity mission on Ruthless, you will unlock a Pacific Union cap for purchase at Madam Nazar.
If you like to party with your gang, this week you can enjoy free drinks in the saloons. Also, in the benefits section, there’s a voucher for a free accessory waiting for you.
When will Blood Money be released? The official release is July 13. The update will be available for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Do you have to pay for the update? No. Blood Money is free. Only the Quick-Draw Passes cost gold bars, which can be purchased with real money.
What do you think? Will you take a look at Red Dead Online because of Blood Money? Or is there nothing in the update that interests you? Discuss it with us in the comments.
The first information about FIFA 22 is known and one word dominates the advertising campaign: HyperMotion. But what exactly is it? We take a closer look at this highly promoted feature.
Currently, we know relatively little about the new content and features of FIFA 22. There is already a first trailer as well as a homepage (via EA) with initial details about the new FIFA installment. However, one feature is already being particularly advertised by EA: HyperMotion.
What is HyperMotion? According to EA, HyperMotion is a new gameplay technology designed to make the action on the virtual pitch significantly more realistic. To achieve this, EA put 22 professional football players in so-called Xsens suits to capture movements and motion patterns in detail.
The players are thus pedaling in suits similar to those worn by Hollywood actors when they lend their movements to digital monsters. The result of the Xsens suits is 4,000 new animations that are set to find their way into the game.
But besides the new animations, HyperMotion is supposed to improve even more:
Machine Learning should ensure smoother real-time animations.
The new “Tactical AI” promises more intelligence from players in both attacking and defensive play. CPU teammates should be able to make more decisions per second in attack, and the defensive AI is expected to close gaps better and act as a tactical unit.
“Player Humanization” is expected to improve animations off the ball and make players who are not currently participating in the action appear more realistic.
With the “Kinetic Air Battles”, duels in the air are expected to become more realistic and animations better synchronized.
“Composed Ball Control” is intended to improve ball control and ensure that one can accept and dribble the ball more agilely.
Here you can watch moving images of the new HyperMotion technology in the FIFA trailer:
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HyperMotion is not available for everyone: There is one drawback for future FIFA 22 players – HyperMotion is only available for next-gen platforms. This means: Players on PS5, Xbox Series, and Google Stadia could experience a significantly different gaming experience compared to FIFA players on PC and the older consoles PS4 and Xbox One, where the new HyperMotion features will not be present.
We remain curious whether the new feature actually delivers what EA promises and makes a noticeable difference at the end of the day. However, in the FIFA community, there are already some voices that are skeptical of the new technology based on initial scenes:
On July 18, 2021, the second day of the GO Fest will take place in Pokémon GO. On this day, you can encounter all legendary Pokémon that have appeared in the game in raids. We at MeinMMO will show you which you should definitely catch.
What is it about? On the weekend of July 17 and 18, 2021, the GO Fest 2021 in Pokémon GO will take place. As Niantic announced, you will encounter all legendary Pokémon that have appeared in the game on the second event day, July 18 (via pokemongolive.com). You will find them in Level 5 raids from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What kind of list is this? We took a closer look at the legendary monsters for July 18. To be precise, there are 37 options, three of which are only available in certain regions. With the help of the overviews from gamepress and Pokebattler, we summarized which monsters you should definitely secure on this day (via gamepress & Pokebattler).
We provide you with an overview of 10 legendary Pokémon that you should definitely catch if you lack strong specimens. In addition, you will find another list of legendary monsters that are also good, but not quite top-tier. Finally, we will also address monsters you might neglect if you already have them.
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These legendary Pokémon you should definitely catch
Here you will find the 10 legendary Pokémon that you should definitely catch.
Mewtwo
Mewtwo is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It is from the first generation and is a Psychic type. Mewtwo is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. The shiny version is also already available in the game.
Since this Pokémon is rather rare in the game, you should generally seize the opportunity. However, Mewtwo will be regularly found in all Level 5 raids from July 16 to July 23, 2021. For this reason, you should carefully consider whether you want to battle Mewtwo on this day or prefer to use your raid passes for another legendary Pokémon.
One of the most interesting legendary Pokémon on this day will likely be Reshiram. This monster has been exceptionally rare in the game so far. Additionally, the Fire and Dragon-type Pokémon is one of the best attackers in the game.
Due to its high values in attack and stamina, it is particularly well-suited as a candidate for raids. In the PvP League, however, it does not play a significant role. Unfortunately, this monster is not yet available as a shiny in the game. Still, it is worth taking on Reshiram in a raid.
The legendary Water Pokémon Kyogre is one of the best Water attackers in the game. It can showcase high values in all areas, making it a suitable candidate in raid and PvP battles. For this reason, it has been quite popular among trainers for some time.
If you still need a strong Kyogre, you should seize this opportunity. With a bit of luck, you might also encounter a shiny specimen.
Groudon also ranks among the best attackers in the game due to its high values in attack, defense, and stamina. It is a Ground-type Pokémon from the 3rd generation. Groudon is very well suited for use in raids as well as in the PvP League.
To use it effectively in the PvP League, it is advisable to use a Charged TM to obtain the special charged attack Fire Blast. Furthermore, Groudon has also been catchable in its shiny variant for some time. Therefore, investing your raid pass in this legendary monster is definitely worth it.
Zekrom is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO due to its strong values. It can hold its own not only with its Dragon type but also as an Electric Pokémon. Especially in raid battles, it is a suitable candidate.
So far, there is no shiny variant of Zekrom available in the game. Nevertheless, it is worth securing a strong specimen in the raids.
Unlike Rayquaza, Dialga is a rather rare Pokémon in the game. It is a Dragon and Steel type. It has strong values in attack and stamina, making it one of the strongest Steel attackers in Pokémon GO.
This monster is ideal for use in the PvP League or in raids. Therefore, it is worth catching a particularly strong specimen. So far, a shiny variant is not available in the game. However, there are speculations in the community that it will appear during the Hyper Bonus. What theories exist regarding the Hyper Bonus has been summarized for you.
The legendary Pokémon Rayquaza also ranks among the best attackers in the game. This is reflected in its high attack value. However, it is only interesting for use in raids. This monster is from the 3rd generation and is a Flying and Dragon type.
Rayquaza has been available in raids more frequently in the past, so some players have already managed to catch strong specimens. A shiny variant is also available in the game. You should consider whether you still need a strong and/or shiny specimen or if you prefer to save your raid pass for another monster.
Landorus is a shapeshifter, meaning it can take on multiple forms. During the GO Fest, you will receive Landorus exclusively in its Therian Forme. This Pokémon is from the 5th generation and is a Ground and Flying type.
It boasts particularly strong attack values, making it one of the best Ground attackers in the game. It is a suitable candidate in both raids and the PvP League. Unfortunately, the shiny version is not yet catchable in the game.
Cresselia is a 4th generation Pokémon and is a Psychic type. This monster has high values in defense and stamina. However, the attack values are rather average. For this reason, it is mainly suitable for the PvP League. However, in raids, you have the possibility to encounter a shiny specimen.
The Fire and Flying-type Pokémon Zapdos is also one of the legendary monsters from the first generation. It impresses with high values in attack and defense. Thus, it is one of the best attackers in the game. In the PvP League, it is less suitable, but in raids, it is much more effective. Additionally, Zapdos is available as a shiny variant in Pokémon GO.
The investment of the raid pass is worthwhile if you do not have it yet. However, Zapdos has appeared in the game several times and has also been catchable as a shadow variant.
The raids for the GO Fest also offer you other worthwhile legendary Pokémon. Even if a few monsters do not rank at the top of the favorites list, it may still be worth participating in raids with the following Pokémon.
Palkia
Palkia is a legendary Pokémon of Dragon and Water type from the 4th generation. Its attack values are very high, making it one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. However, its values in stamina and defense are average.
It is suitable for use in both raids and the PvP League. Still, there are other legendary Pokémon like Dialga or Rayquaza that simply present better values for the Dragon type and are therefore somewhat stronger.
However, Palkia is one of the rarer monsters in the game. If you do not have this Pokémon yet, you should take the chance and participate in a raid. Like Dialga, it is also speculated that Palkia will return to raids with its shiny variant during the Hyper Bonus.
Ho-Oh is the Rainbow Pokémon from the 2nd generation. It is a Fire and Flying type. You can encounter it in its shadow variant with Team GO Rocket boss Giovanni – this is an alternative if you do not want to spend a raid pass. Ho-Oh features high values in attack, defense, and stamina.
For this reason, it is a suitable candidate for the Master League and in raids. However, there are other legendary Pokémon, such as Reshiram, that are stronger than Ho-Oh, so you should prefer these.
The legendary Pokémon Entei is one of the best Fire attackers in the game. Its defense is particularly good. However, there are better monsters in the game that you can also get in raids on this day. If you’re not looking for a shiny variant, then the raid with Reshiram is more worthwhile.
The legendary Pokémon of Rock and Fighting type is one of the best Rock Pokémon. Its attack and stamina values are decent, and its moves Stone Edge and Rock Slide make it a strong Pokémon. However, other monsters like Rampardos can convince even better.
Since Terrakion has already been catchable in the game numerous times, you might want to invest your raid passes in other Pokémon that provide you with greater benefits. For all shiny hunters, Terrakion is also available in its shiny form.
The Dark and Flying-type Pokémon Yveltal is among the legendary Pokémon from the 6th generation. It is also one of the best attackers in the game. It is very well suited for the PvP League, but it can also shine in raids.
Yveltal was previously available as a raid boss in Level 5 raids a few weeks ago. If you were unable to catch a strong Pokémon at that time, you should seize your chance during the Go Fest. Unfortunately, a shiny variant is not yet available in the game.
Raikou is one of the best Electric Pokémon in the game. It has good values and can be confidently used in raids. However, Zekrom is a better Electric attacker, so you should prefer to rely on it in raids. With a bit of luck, shiny hunters can spot a shiny variant of Raikou.
The legendary bird Pokémon Zapdos belongs to the Flying and Electric type. It is from the first generation. Due to its strong values in attack and stamina, it is a good attacker in raids. In the PvP League, Zapdos has a lesser role.
In the past, Zapdos has been available multiple times through various means in the game. You have also been able to encounter the shiny variant for some time. Therefore, you should rather invest your raid passes in other Pokémon during the GO Fest.
The Pokémon Lugia is one of the legendary monsters from the 2nd generation. It is of Psychic and Flying type. It has rather average values in attack and stamina, but it can impress in defense. Thus, it is a suitable representative in the PvP League.
While it can also be used in raids, there are significantly better attackers available. Therefore, you should catch other Pokémon rather than Lugia in raids on this day. If you do participate in a Lugia raid, you might encounter a shiny variant with a bit of luck.
Articuno is one of the three legendary bird Pokémon from the first generation, along with Zapdos and Moltres. It is of Ice and Flying type. Although it can show higher defensive values, its attack is rather average. Thus, this Pokémon is more suitable for the PvP League.
In the past, there have been several opportunities to catch Articuno in the game. The shiny variant is also available.
The Ghost and Dragon-type Pokémon Giratina belongs to the monsters that can take on various forms. During the GO Fest, you will only be able to catch it in Altered Forme. It is also available as shiny. However, Giratina in Altered Forme only plays a role in the PvP League.
For raids, there are other candidates that can perform better, such as Giratina’s Origin Forme, which is one of the best attackers. Therefore, if you play PvP and need a strong Giratina, you should definitely make use of these raids. Otherwise, save your raid passes for other monsters.
Heatran is a Pokémon from the 4th generation and is of Fire and Steel type. Due to its strong attack values, it can particularly impress as a Fire Pokémon and is well-suited for use in raids. In the PvP League, it plays a more subordinate role.
Heatran has already been catchable in raids several times in the past, and a shiny variant is already available in the game. However, if you still need a strong specimen, you can seize this opportunity.
Registeel belongs to the Steel Pokémon. Similar to its siblings Regice and Regirock, it has rather average attack values and should not be used in raids. However, in the PvP League, this monster is a good candidate according to gamepress (via gamepress.gg).
So if you need a strong Registeel for the PvP League, the Go Fest might be your chance. A shiny specimen of this monster is also available in the game. If you’re not interested in that, it’s better to do another raid.
Like Landorus, Voltolos is also a shapeshifter. For this reason, during the Go Fest, you can only obtain it in Pokémon GO in its Therian Forme. Voltolos in Therian Forme is a legendary Pokémon of Electric and Flying type.
Its attack values are decent enough to be useful in raids. However, it plays no role in the PvP League. A shiny variant is also not yet available in the game. Therefore, you should save your raid passes for other Pokémon like Zekrom.
These Pokémon are only available in certain regions
Not all legendary Pokémon will be catchable on July 18, 2021, in Germany. The Lake Trio will only be available in their regions on that day. So, if you don’t have them in your Pokédex yet, you should take the chance and let yourself be invited to a raid by other players abroad.
Also, trainers from abroad may appreciate a raid invitation from you to catch the European variant of the Lake Trio. We have summarized for you where you can find which Pokémon.
Pokémon
Region
Selfe
Asia
Vesprit
Europe
Tobutz
America
All three Pokémon are Psychic type. However, strong monsters they are, with the exception of Tobutz, not. You can use Tobutz as a good attacker, although there are better Pokémon of this type. For this reason, they only serve to complete the Pokédex. The shiny variants are unfortunately not yet available in the game.
For these Pokémon, a raid pass is not worth it
However, there are also legendary Pokémon that should not be used for the PvP League or raids due to their values. There are often better alternatives here. Thus, they are only suitable for completing the Pokédex or collecting shinies. All legendary monsters that can be caught as shiny have been marked with (*)
Latias*
Latios*
Regigigas*
Virizion*
Thundurus in Therian Forme
Regirock*
Suicune*
Regice*
Kyurem
Cobalion*
Xerneas
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Which raids will you definitely participate in during the GO Fest? And which Pokémon can’t be missing from your collection? Feel free to leave us a comment here on MeinMMO, and exchange ideas with other trainers about this topic.
Thanks to an interactive story for the “Sentinels Of Light” event of League of Legends , we might know of another champion: Vex, the gloomy mage. MeinMMO summarizes what we know about her so far.
Where does the info come from? Vex is featured in the storyline of the “Sentinels Of Light” event. This is an interactive story that has been playable in the client since the event started on July 8.
In this story, the gloomy mage is mentioned. The Twitter channel lol_insider refers to a leak in a tweet, but strictly speaking, this is more of a reveal of the champion than a leak. After all, Riot has intentionally released this information.
Here is the Twitter post with an image of Vex:
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What we know so far about the champion: Unfortunately, not much concrete information is revealed from what has been shared. We know that Vex is a mage. She was already shown in an earlier leak, back then her design was a bit different (via dexerto.com).
There are speculations that she might be the missing master of Yuumi. From some lore snippets, it seems that Vex enjoys traveling through the material and spiritual worlds. She apparently prefers being alone rather than in company.
From her initial description, hints about her abilities may already be drawn: “It annoys her immensely when hyperactive champions swarm around her. It annoys her so much that she gets serious and starts squashing all life forms full of irritating cheerfulness that buzz around her like pesky flies.”
So she might be a very headstrong and aggressive character. According to an earlier leak, Vex was supposed to become a sort of “artillery mage” and was originally meant to be released earlier. However, her role has since been revised, so she is expected to be more of a traditional mage. This likely led to the later release (via Twitter).
When could Vex come into play? This is currently unknown. A potential release can only be speculated about at this time. Since the champion Akshan is next to come into play, you shouldn’t expect the mage anytime soon.
However, she is definitely supposed to play a role in the “Sentinel Of Light” event, as confirmed by lead champion producer Ryan Mirales on Reddit (via reddit). So we will probably get more news about her.
What do you think of Vex? Do you like the character design? Or is it not really your taste? What abilities do you hope for? Discuss with us in the comments.
In League of Legends, the new Patch 11.15 is coming: The update brings a nerf for the LoL champion Aurelion Sol. The blue dragon is actually played very little, but now it turns out: The best of the best win too often with the unpopular champ.
What’s the deal with Aurelion Sol? According to statistics, the blue dragon, Aurelion Sol, is actually barely played in League of Legends (via leaguegraphs).
In the mid lane, the champion has a 1% popularity, placing him at 41st. The most popular champs like Sylas (12.9%), Zed (10.9%), or Yasuo (10.7%) are played about ten times more often than the dragon: He has a rather unusual skill set for a mage and has to get close to enemies to hit them with a damage field that surrounds him.
Although he is played so rarely and is rather unpopular, a nerf for Aurelion Sol is now on the way, which is supposed to come in Patch 11.5. The exact details of the nerf are still unknown.
For the 0.1% of the best, Aurelion Sol has the highest win rate
This is what Riot Games says: They say: Aurelion Sol has the highest win rate of all champions in “Elite Match-Making Ranking.” In the last two weeks, players with Aurelion have won 57.3% and 57.4% of their matches.
The win rate was checked at Riot Games, and it is indeed an outlier: It’s not just because a few players specializing in “One Trick Ponies” have taken Aurelion Sol.
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The “win rate” as a basis for buffs and nerfs is controversial.
This is how it is debated:
A LoL fan says it’s strange to nerf the dragon, although he is played so rarely. Apparently, the sentiment against Aurelion Sol is so negative that hardly anyone plays him.
Another user even says: The win rate would be a stupid metric to exploit for nerfs. The champion is “absolutely not viable”, Riot Games does not understand its own balance.
A third user says: Aurelion Sol is absolutely not usable as a “main character”.
What’s the deal with Aurelion Sol that makes him so strange? The dragon Aurelion Sol has in LoL a weird skill set: Stars surround him, dealing damage to anyone they hit. This “damage field” can then be extended.
But somehow it seems to be a strangely static “mage must get close to enemies” playstyle, where players still have to consider the rotation of the stars, which many find unattractive, although the dragon is apparently extremely strong statically.
Most LoL players prefer a mobile or dynamic mage who can stun enemies and send them to their demise in milliseconds with skill shots or combos.
The last patches in LoL have also been controversially discussed:
Today, on July 13, 2021, the Spotlight Hour with Charmander in Pokémon GO starts. We at MeinMMO have looked at what bonus awaits you today and whether you should take advantage of the Spotlight Hour.
What is a Spotlight Hour? Every Tuesday, there is a one-hour event for trainers in Pokémon GO, where a specific Pokémon is in the spotlight. During this short event, this monster spawns particularly often. In addition, players receive a special bonus that also changes weekly.
This week you will encounter Charmander during the Spotlight Hour. It is one of the starter Pokémon from the first generation and is of the Fire type. When catching Pokémon, you will also receive double candy during this time.
Is Charmander worth it in Pokémon GO? Charmander and its first evolution Charmeleon are among the weaker monsters in the game. Therefore, they should not be used in raids or in the PvP league. However, the second evolution Charizard can be used as a solid Fire Pokémon in PvP battles. For raid battles, there are stronger Fire-type attackers. The significantly best stats of the Charmander family are held by the two Mega Evolutions of Charizard.
Spotlight Hour with Charmander – Start Time and Bonuses
When does it start? The Spotlight Hour starts today at 6:00 PM local time and lasts exactly one hour. At 7:00 PM, the event will already be over.
This is the bonus: During the Spotlight Hour, not only will you encounter more Charmander, but you will also receive double candy when catching Pokémon.
Is there a Shiny version of Charmander? Yes, with a bit of luck you might encounter the shiny variant of Charmander. However, it only differs slightly in color from the normal Charmander.
Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard normal (above) and as Shiny (below).
Is the Spotlight Hour with Charmander worth it?
Charmander has been available to catch in the game more frequently in the past. And in its basic evolution, this Pokémon is not very strong. However, you can evolve Charmander through Charmeleon to Charizard. Charizard is a Fire Pokémon in the game and is suitable for use in the PvP league. Additionally, it has two Mega Evolutions.
Furthermore, with a bit of luck, you might also encounter a shiny Charmander. So if you need a strong or shiny specimen, you should definitely take advantage of the Spotlight Hour. With the double candy when catching, you can also replenish your supply to evolve or power up a Charizard.
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On the weekend, there was a curious event in the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. The game could no longer be purchased online from the official store, with the error message stating that it was sold out. Additionally, no new characters could be created on any of the US servers. We at MeinMMO take a look at what happened.
What is it about? The MMORPG FFXIV is currently experiencing a huge hype wave. One gets this impression when looking at the player numbers on Steam and the view counts on Twitch (via TwitchTracker). However, the fact that the digital copies of Final Fantasy 14 are sold out is not something one would necessarily expect.
But exactly that happened over the weekend. If one wanted to purchase a PC version of FFXIV from Square Enix, one was placed in a waiting line and received a friendly message stating that unfortunately there were no copies available at the moment. They were simply sold out.
This message was received by users for some time in the Square Enix Store over the weekend.
How did this happen? A classic sold-out situation, as one might encounter in retail, is rather atypical with game keys. The keys are generated and usually quickly enough to serve the market. (via Steam)
On Twitter, the well-known analyst Daniel Ahmad commented on the unusual situation:
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He assumes that the servers cannot be expanded quickly enough to accommodate the many new players, and therefore the only solution was to temporarily not allow new players to come in. His assumption is supported by the fact that the US servers of FFXIV had been so overcrowded in recent days that no new characters could be created.
This is the status of the servers: On reddit, players posted screenshots of the server status over the weekend. The US data centers were full, and creating new characters was impossible (via reddit). Earlier in July, FFXIV set a new player record on Steam, with around 48,000 players playing simultaneously on July 4, several thousand more than at the launch of the last major expansion, Shadowbringers. This trend seems to be continuing, and more and more new players are flocking to the MMORPG.
On Saturday, the game again broke its player record and for the first time had over 50,000 active players simultaneously. On Sunday, this record was broken again when over 58,000 players were online at the same time. That’s another 10,000 more than last week’s record and a full 17,000 more than at the launch of the last expansion (via SteamCharts)
We can only refer to the player numbers from Steam here. FFXIV also has its own launcher and an active community on PS4 and PS5. The actual player numbers are likely to be even higher.
There is currently no official statement from Square Enix regarding the sales stop. In response to an inquiry from PCGamer, they stated that they could not comment on the situation yet (via PCGamer). However, it is likely that the sale of new accounts was intentionally halted to respond to the influx of new players.
The Community Takes It With Humor
How do the players see the situation? The FFXIV community largely views the entire situation with a healthy dose of humor. Before the influx of players, it was a popular meme within the community to absurdly mention the game’s tagline often. The phrase “The critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV with an extended free trial up to level 60” was frequently mentioned on reddit and social media.
Now, players are laughing about the fact that it seems to have worked. User sparrows415 humorously writes (via Twitter):
Okay we have changed our minds. Please do NOT try the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV with an extended free trial up to level 60. There are too many of you.
Others are giving new players tips on character creation or are simply happy about fresh blood in the MMORPG:
User paintstream writes (via reddit): “A little tip for new players: Save your customized character during character creation. It makes it much easier to catch the login window at three in the morning!”
The same thread is joined by user deathbotly: “I just almost had a wipe in Sycrus. The old areas currently feel like Crazytown.”
In general, it can be said that the community in the game is pleased with the influx of new players. Older areas are being revitalized, and experienced players are happy to help newcomers. User HondaS2000AP1 writes on reddit that he has found a task in giving all newcomers 999 eggs. These provide a 3% experience bonus.
What about you? Can you understand the hype and are you fully on board, or do you view the situation more skeptically? What do you think of the decision to temporarily lock out new players? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
In recent days, a bug in The Division 2 has caused turmoil. Because the Marauder drones could cause players to be kicked from the game.
What was going on? Since July 10, there have been reports of a serious bug in The Division 2. Numerous players complained about being repeatedly kicked from the game.
The culprit was the nasty Marauder drones, which can appear in certain missions and also on the open map of The Division.
What kind of bug was it? As many players reported in the subreddit of The Division 2 and in the corresponding Ubisoft forum, the bug occurred whenever one fought against one of the large Marauder drones.
Apparently, it was sufficient to fire a few shots at the enemy. The bug could occur cross-platform and made some missions like the Pentagon unplayable, as such drones appear as bosses there.
Here you can see how this bug occurs multiple times in a row:
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This is how those affected reacted: Numerous players discuss the bug on reddit, Twitter, and Facebook. It is reported on all platforms and so far it seems it has not yet been fixed.
Some, like irishorion, wonder how such an error can occur: “How is it possible for such things to happen when they shouldn’t actually affect the game? Are the bugs now sentient and evolving?” (via reddit)
Some players weren’t even aware that drones were the cause of delta errors, like brakerion: “Oh, so that’s why my three friends and I encountered a delta error about 48 times while playing the Pentagon mission last night.” (via reddit)
Is the bug still occurring? Developer Massive has responded and fixed the error today, on July 13, in a server maintenance. At least, that’s what the studio reports on the Twitter account for The Division 2:
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Players were already fearing that TU12.1 could be the last update for The Division 2. Then publisher Ubisoft announced that the shooter would still be supported in 2021.
In the meantime, a free-to-play offshoot from the Division universe, The Division: Heartland, has been revealed. However, there is still only sparse information available.
From a gameplay leak, we know that it will have certain similarities to the survival mode from The Division 1. The shown material also reminded of the shooter Scavengers.
Ember Sword is a new MMORPG that recalls old classics like Ultima Online and RuneScape. However, the technology is very modern, as the game relies on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Now the so-called Land Rush starts in the game, where users can secure a place to build. However, this costs a lot of money and reminds some of Chronicles of Elyria.
What kind of game is it? Ember Sword is a sandbox MMORPG in development, where you enjoy the freedom to chart your own course in the colorful game world:
It is played in ISO perspective, and the world features a very colorful graphic style
There are no classes; players develop through various skills
Crafting plays an important role
The economy of the game world is driven by the players
There will be PvP in the open world
Ember Sword is set to be Free2Play and will completely forgo loot boxes and pay-to-win. Instead, it aims to enable players to truly own an item through blockchain. The cosmetic aspect can then be sold to other players through their own shop.
What is the Land Rush about? An important aspect of the new MMORPG is owning land. There you can build a house or establish a shop where you sell things.
This land is now being sold for sometimes extremely high amounts of cryptocurrency and under time pressure. Meanwhile, the release of the game is still not in sight. The game is currently said to be in a pre-alpha stage.
High amounts and good reasons for plots
What does a plot cost in Ember Sword? Ember Sword offers plots in several variations:
A regular plot costs about 32.30 Euros – There are 5,657 of these
A settlement plot costs about 323 Euros – There are 223 of these
4 city plots in a package cost about 6,750 Euros – There are 14 of these
16 city plots in a package cost about 67,500 Euros – There are 4 of these
These plot prices are already the reduced version, as the Land Rush is currently on sale. Normally, the price is supposed to be double, up to 135,000 dollars.
However, these plots are not paid for in regular currency and via bank transfer or PayPal, but in the cryptocurrency USDC. This currency is pegged to the dollar exchange rate and is considered a “stable cryptocurrency” that is supposed to enable fee-free trading.
It is also noticeable that you have to fill out an application form if you want to buy one of the plots. In it, you have to explain why you want to become the owner of such a plot. Only after confirmation by the developers is the purchase then possible.
Why should one buy a plot? According to the developers, plot owners will participate in 50% of the sales taxes in the respective areas.
If someone buys items worth 100 Euros in the shop, it is said that 7% shop fees will be charged, that is, 7 Euros. 3.50 Euros of this go to the developers, 3.50 Euros to plot owners, with a further division for global owners and the direct landowner, as this image explains:
This is how earnings through land ownership work.
You can read the complete math behind this system in a blog post (via Ember Sword).
How long does the Land Rush run? It will still run until July 31. On August 16, interested parties will learn whether they can actually buy their plot.
The best MMORPGs 2021 – What’s coming, what’s new?
Those who invest in an MMORPG in advance can lose a lot
What should one consider with such purchase actions? There are recurring MMORPGs that finance themselves through crowdfunding before release, whether through Kickstarter or through the sale of virtual items that do not even exist yet. But this does not always end well, and there is a risk of losing all your money.
However, in 2020 the CEO first announced the end for the MMORPG and fired all employees. However, when players demanded their money back, he backtracked and said that he now wanted to finish the game alone. You can learn more about the story here:
The many blood points in Dead by Daylight highlight problems. Because after the event, the game could lose significance.
Currently, the celebrations for the 5th birthday of the horror game Dead by Daylight are taking place. The event has even been extended due to many players requesting it. This shows, on the one hand, how well the event is received – but on the other hand, how necessary a revision of the grind in the game is.
What’s happening in Dead by Daylight right now? Players are currently earning plenty of blood points in Dead by Daylight. This is the currency needed to level up characters and unlock perks, offerings, and add-ons – all things that allow survivors and killers to operate more effectively in matches. It can take many days to build a solid base of perks. This is why the event is so popular, as you can earn up to 525% more blood points and make the annoying grind really pleasant.
Exactly this event has now been extended again. Initially, the event was supposed to end on July 14, but the developers have extended it to July 22.
It’s raining blood points – many are taking advantage of this.
Players demand: ‘This should always be the case’
Grind has been criticized for years: The massive grind in Dead by Daylight deters many players and poses a significant hurdle for newcomers. Anyone who wants to equip a character with solid perks has to invest dozens or hundreds of hours into the game for the perks to be available for the character they want to play. A character must essentially be “maxed out” for its perks to be available to other characters.
The amount of blood points we are currently getting should be the norm, to be honest.
This single comment has received over 1,250 upvotes, as have many of the reactions to it.
For instance, “Sectrosempre” says:
I have no idea how I ever leveled a [character] before this event.
Players are getting used to the blood points: By now, players are getting used to this event and the many blood points that come with it. This makes Dead by Daylight significantly less attractive outside of the event, which in turn highlights the problems with the grind system even more.
It’s time for Dead by Daylight to address this problem permanently. The events and the necessity of them clearly show that the current grind is barely bearable. Veterans with thousands of hours of gameplay can overlook this, but newcomers are faced with huge obstacles.
Because such comments are also becoming increasingly common, like the one from DylonL4:
The game is going to feel so bad when the event is over… then [I’ll] probably not use add-ons again.
More updates on Dead by Daylight on MeinMMO can be found here:
Whether the developers will learn their lessons from this whole situation remains to be seen over the next year. Because usually, the team of Dead by Daylight (unfortunately) takes quite a while to implement actually simple wishes from the community.
Are you having fun with the current event? Are you playing more than usual? And will you continue to play after the event?
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FIFA 22 aims to offer a new level of realism this year. However, a clip is currently being discussed in the community that doesn’t quite reflect this next step from the players’ perspective.
What is it about? On July 11, FIFA 22 was officially revealed with a new trailer. The trailer primarily focused on a new feature: HyperMotion, which aims to elevate realism on the pitch with over 4,000 new animations.
The combination of motion capturing and machine learning is intended to create a player experience that is closer to real football. Furthermore, EA announced an improved AI that will give all players on the field greater intelligence and ensure more tactical realism.
The official EA Sports website currently showcases a list of features that highlights these elements of FIFA 22. It also includes a clip on “Authentic Movements” – which seems to not convince some fans yet.
Short clip sparks discussion
This is the clip: In the FIFA subreddit, players are currently analyzing the clip from the official website. The post is titled: “The only FIFA 22 gameplay EA has shown shows ‘authentic team movements’, but not a single person moves like a real player” (via reddit).
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According to the user “noah_whit3”, this clip is from the feature page but has been slowed down, as it was only three seconds long. He criticizes: “The player with the ball seems to get into a dangerous position near the goal behind the defender, but everyone else is just shuffling across the field and no one is moving quickly to get into a better offensive or defensive position” (via reddit).
Under the post, the behavior of the players on the field is being strongly criticized, and players are now discussing the feature:
“They shuffle sideways like crabs,” says user “marren12” (via reddit).
“Somehow frustrating that their new big feature is this hyper motion thing that you’ll never notice. They should do the trailer about the new career mode with your own team, which is much more interesting,” says another user (via reddit). This feature has also been announced and was well received.
“It’s definitely worrisome. On one hand, they are now moving more like a team. On the other hand, there are still some significant positioning issues in this short clip. Once again, the defensive midfielders are not doing their job. The defense might be okay depending on the tactic,” says another user (via reddit).
How much does the clip show? In fact, the behavior of some players with the side-steps looks quite curious. A (good) defense in real football would probably not behave this way when an outside player threatens to break through the defensive line. Especially the midfielders are relatively inactive here.
At the same time, the duel at the top of the image between the ball-carrying attacker and the two defenders looks quite intense. This movement is more reminiscent of real football.
Moreover, the defensive line consistently shifts back and does not suddenly scatter in all directions to cover opponents. This also appears quite realistic.
It should be noted that this is ultimately a three-second clip that provides little insight into the entire feature. How intensely HyperMotion will be felt in the game will likely only become clear at a later date – when a beta, tests, or possibly a demo is released.
However, the release date of FIFA 22 is now known, along with many different contents that can be expected. All of this can be found in our overview of the FIFA 22 release.
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On July 9, Swords of Legends Online (SOLO) was released on Steam, Epic, and the Gameforge Launcher. Although the release went exceptionally well and the new MMORPG is receiving predominantly positive reviews, there isn’t much buzz around the game.
What’s going on? Swords of Legends is a new theme park MMORPG that was released in China in 2019 and is now being brought to the West by Gameforge. It features a traditional story between good and evil, offers various PvE and PvP content, and stands out primarily with its graphics and combat system.
The launch on July 9 went surprisingly smoothly for European players. We at MeinMMO had actually prepared for server issues and an appropriate live ticker for the release, which turned out to be unnecessary because there were lags due to the high number of players throughout the day, but never a server crash. In NA, there were a few issues, but these were resolved with a fix.
This was also praised in the first Steam reviews. The user Sera writes, for example, (via Steam): “After more than 20 years of MMORPG experience, I must say that this has been the best launch of a game I have ever experienced.”
How is SOLO doing right now? Although the release was just a few days ago, there is surprisingly little buzz surrounding the new MMORPG. However, it is performing rather well.
SOLO peaked at 18,701 players on Steam on July 12 (via SteamCharts). It ranks on Valve’s platform above games like SWTOR, Albion Online, or RuneScape. Additionally, there are players using the Gameforge client and those on Epic, meaning the total player count is higher.
Combat system, graphics, and shop are top-notch, quests and translations are a flop
What do the first reviews say about SOLO? Many users on Steam praise the game for its traditional approach as a theme park MMORPG that comes without sandbox and pay-to-win aspects:
Jagerdelights writes (via Steam): “I like the game so far. I am currently level 23, but everything feels like a traditional MMO. Complete quests in a specific area and move on to the next. From what I see, the game focuses mainly on dungeons and raids in the endgame. People also praise it for not being pay-to-win. So far, I only see cosmetics in the shop.”
Hex Girl would recommend the game to all MMORPG fans even now (via Steam): “Amazing Game. I still need to experience the endgame content, but everything I’ve played so far has been great. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone looking for a new MMORPG to spend their time on, whether casual or hardcore.”
Assblaster69 has only the performance as a criticism after 46 hours of gameplay (via Steam): “Probably the best MMO I’ve ever played. Not a single pay-to-win aspect or advantage for real money. PvP is fun, and PvE is as well. The only downside is poor performance in some populated areas, but it’s not game-breaking, at least not for me…”
The user AkiLLez doesn’t label the new MMORPG as perfect in his detailed review but exactly describes it as the fresh wind he needed (via Steam):
Is it perfect? No. But it is a fresh breeze for someone like me who loves MMORPGs. I have exclusively played WoW for a long time, and like many others, I’ve recently felt burnt out and in search of something new.
I will start with the positives: There seems to be no pay-to-win content. The graphics and scenery of the world are fantastic. The combat system is fluid and flexible, and there are tons of quests […]. The only negative I notice is that in large areas and big cities, it can be a bit laggy […].
I really enjoy this game and am glad I bought it. It’s nice to know I have something aside from WoW to play and enjoy.
For an insight into the MMORPG and a first impression, check out the video by YouTuber KiraTV:
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What are critical voices saying? The negative reviews are primarily concerned about missing translations, weak introductions, and sometimes the general setting of the game:
CLdumbAS sees the game as mostly neutral but gives a negative review in the end due to three things (via Steam): “1. The translation/localization is poor […]. 2. the abilities are somewhat interesting, but the descriptions are nearly useless […]. 3. The story is generic, unfocused, and hard to follow…”
The user Boom SwagZ struggles primarily with the introduction (via Steam): “Currently, I am level 22 and the game is giving me headaches. My current experience is: It’s poorly optimized, some translations in the menus make no sense, and it has an extremely poor questing system that sometimes shows quest objectives and sometimes does not […]. I will continue playing since I’ve already sunk so many hours into it and I can’t return it now. I’ll see if this ‘endgame’ is really worth it.”
The user Astorolus writes (via Steam): “The combat system has potential, but the story, the poor character customization (everyone looks like they are just 18?) and the very linear story turn me off. The maps are very linearly designed to go from point A to point B. It requires no imagination; it’s a no-brainer game, a massive single-player action game.”
Some negative reviews also point out that there are no western servers in America, that the game is cheaper on other platforms than Steam, and that the support currently responds very slowly.
On Thursday, July 15, the Mid-Season Update for Call of Duty: Warzone will start and bring some new features to the game. Included is a new killstreak, a regular event, and a completely new mode. MeinMMO shows you the roadmap and all known details.
What’s going on in Warzone? Half of Season 4 is over, and on July 15, Call of Duty: Warzone will enter the second round with the “Season Four Reloaded” update. Now, an updated roadmap for the so-called Mid-Season Update is online and shows the planned innovations for Warzone:
Killstreak: Automated turret
Mode: Payload mode with 2 teams
Event: Blueprint Blitz lets you hunt cosmetics
Weapons: Submachine gun OTs 9 and melee weapon “Bat”
MeinMMO explains the individual announcements and shows the download schedule. We embed the new roadmap here for you:
Information about the Mid-Season Update – Download & Pre-Load
When will the Mid-Season Update be released? The content will be unlocked on July 15. The blog post about the Mid-Season Update remains somewhat vague (via callofduty.com). A release around 9 AM is possible, but it could also be in the evening around 6 or 7 PM.
Is there a Pre-Load? The developers announce a pre-load that should start in our time zone at 6 AM on July 15. However, the Warzone pre-loads have been rather unreliable lately – some players could start the download, others could not. We will keep you updated at MeinMMO.
What is the size of the update? The developers have also published information about the download sizes:
Warzone Mid-Season Update
PlayStation 5: 8.9 GB
PlayStation 4: 8.9 GB
Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S: 9.2 GB
Xbox One: 9.2 GB
PC: 9.2 GB / 10.4 GB (with Modern Warfare)
Content of the Mid-Season in CoD Warzone
What kind of new killstreak is this? Warzone is getting an automated turret. With the new killstreak, you set up a turret that fires at enemies within range. The turret operates at an angle of nearly 180° and lasts about a minute before disappearing with a harmless explosion.
An exciting killstreak that brings new tactical possibilities to the game. However, the turret is part of the rare loot, and after the release, you can only find the killstreak in the loot rooms of the “Red Door” system.
What can the new mode do? With the “Payload” mode, a vehicle mode is coming back to the game. Two teams of 20 players each compete against each other and aim to either destroy the payload vehicles or escort them to their destination. Respawns are not limited, and you have your loadouts available from the start.
The developers cite the “War” mode from CoD: WWII as inspiration, the CoD from 2017. Back then, there was an attacking and a defending team, and the attackers had to capture checkpoints and advance step by step. Payload is also supposed to work with checkpoints – the attackers need to deliver multiple vehicles to the checkpoints on the map while the defenders block their way.
What is “Blueprint Blitz”? These are small events, similar to the Double XP events, that run for a limited time and introduce a little twist to the game. When a “Blueprint Blitz” event runs, a smuggling task spawns after every 2nd completed assignment during a match.
With the smuggling task, you can secure a lot of cash for your match, but also snag weapon skins. The special thing during the Blitz event: The smuggling tasks also deliver weapon skins from previous seasons. If you missed a weapon skin from the smuggling tasks, you will get a chance to get the weapon skin during the events.
When the first “Blueprint Blitz” event will take place is still unknown.
What are the new weapons? Two new weapons are coming to the game during the Mid-Season: the submachine gun OTs 9 and the melee weapon Bat. According to the description in the blog, the OTs 9 could become an alternative to the Bullfrog, with smaller magazines but a higher rate of fire. The strong headshots of the Bullfrog are also said to be taken by the OTs 9.
The Bat is another brutal melee alternative for the Warzone. In multiplayer, the metal club is supposed to eliminate your enemies with a single hit and resembles a baseball bat. Similar to the baseball bat, the Bat is expected to make its way into Warzone during the Mid-Season.
What else is there to know? Besides the specific announcements, the developers hint at changes for the “Red Doors” – but remain vague. As with the presentation at the season start, there is only a short text with redacted sections:
“Brave operators have walked through the Red Doors across Verdansk and entered unknown areas… New information suggests that these red doors [[ANONYMIZED]] will appear and take you to [[ANONYMIZED]]. Since there are still many Perseus sleeper cells in Verdansk, we warn you of [[ANONYMIZED]].”
Thus, there could be new locations for the red doors, and something might have changed at the destination point as well. However, we will probably only find out what the changes look like after the release.
Warzone is moving at a significantly faster pace in year 2 than last year and continues to show commitment with the Mid-Season Update. However, the best content can hardly conceal the current biggest problem in Warzone: the flood of cheaters.
In Destiny 2, legendary weapons reveal the future, speaking of death and destruction. What is Bungie hiding before our eyes and what role does the nasty witch Savathûn play in this?
Which weapons are involved? For half a year, Bungie has been spoiling the story of Destiny 2 right before our eyes in the game. 2 legendary weapons reveal much about the future. MeinMMO takes a closer look at the messages.
These are the sniper rifle “Far Future” from the past Season 13 and the submachine gun “Stochastic Variable” from the current Season 14.
As befits a true oracle, the messages from the future are of course cryptic. In addition, it seems that the predictions are not entirely in agreement, and we are presented with multiple parallel futures. The Guardian Hurrystorm was one of the first to discover and organize the secret messages from the future (via reddit).
Potential spoilers for the story of the current Season 14 and even beyond follow, you have been warned.
Legendary weapons are already spoiling the story of Destiny 2
What do the guns reveal? The two weapons report visions that Lakshmi (xenophobic robot woman and leader of the future war cult) and Ixel (Cabal assassin and Guardian killer) have. Both can look into the future thanks to Vex technology.
Surprisingly many prophecies revolve around the attack on the Last City.
The attack is likely to take place in the Botza District. This is where the Fallen refugees from Mithrax reside – we also know this area from the raid “Scourge of the Past”.
There is a high probability that the attack will actually happen soon – at the latest on August 10. Here, the Season 14 roadmap indicates an “Epilogue”.
In general, the Tower is taking damage, humanity mourns, and chaos reigns on the streets.
Guardians have long speculated that we should expect an attack soon. Lakshmi does not tire of warning us about the attack and inciting hatred against the fleeing Fallen. However, the future varies; in some prophecies, the Vex are named as attackers from a portal – this matches a promotional image of Season 14 that Bungie itself released.
Who dies? According to the prophecies, Zavala is as good as dead: “Funeral procession: Zavala dies: Zavala dies: Zavala dies” is probably the clearest prophecy, ending with the Witch Queen fleeing and wondering how “they came in”. But it should also be said that “Zavala is gone”.
The Vex march into the Last City
That Zavala will likely not die during the current Season 14 has already been confirmed by leaked lore texts from Triumphs in-game. However, the prophecies of the weapons could refer to a more distant future. The lore text of Far Future dates back to February 2021 and speaks of events that will occur in August 2021.
Is a witch lying to our face?
Here are some curious predictions:
Asher Mir is making a comeback. Strange, because the always grumpy scientist died when the Darkness fell.
From radioactive dust, the Darkness rises – is our enemy simply throwing an atomic bomb to eliminate all Guardians?
The future war cult, of which Lakshmi is the head, flees, and Ikora triumphs over it. The two ladies seem to have a strong dislike for each other.
You can read the complete lore text of both weapons here. Just click on the “+” symbol to read the prophecies:
Lore Text of Far Future:
Ixel: Mutineer: Long-Range: Killer: Psion: Prophet 1: the Tower burns: Fallen in the streets: screams: the Hive-witch hides: crackling portal: betrayal: Vex appear: Zavala commands– 2: the abandoned Tower: dried corpses: wind: spores of darkness: the Traveler disappears: pyramid in the sky: a voice behind the darkness– 3: the ramshackle Tower: hissing Arc: Psions burn: frigates crash: Zavala dies: the Hive-witch comforts: victims awake: the unicorn attacks: the Cabal retreat– 4: the Tower in ruins: legionnaires patrol: torn banners: executions: a land tank roars: Fallen looters: a transmission: the fleet is destroyed: wrath of the Hive: we are extinct– 5: the Tower falls apart: the worm of the Hive-witch: ghosts at war: a voice behind the darkness: the Traveler has left us: possessed Cabal: a new Hive rejoices– 6: the Tower is silent: funeral procession: Zavala dies: Zavala dies: Zavala dies: candles: quiet dispute: how did they come in: the Witch Queen flees: they come– 7: the besieged Tower: trampled flowers: portraits: Zavala is dead: ataxia: howling: our assassin: the Traveler in the sky: the Empress looks down: the light belongs to us: Primus Ixel– Ixel: Primus: Long-Range: Prophet: Conqueror: Hero
Lore Text of Stochastic Variable:
Lakshmi-2: Group Leader: Exo: Politician 1: the Eliksni Quarter: screams: a crackling portal: betrayal: Fallen attack: we are being overrun: where are the Guardians– 2: the Last City: the Tower in ruins: Fallen looters scour the rubble– 3: the Last City: radioactive dust: the Darkness rises in the ruins: where is the Traveler: mutated ghosts– 4: the Eliksni Quarter: a crackling portal: Asher speaks: Fallen are attacked: Dead Orbit in space: 14th Saint besieged: KDZ surrenders– 5: the Eliksni Quarter: the Endless Night: a crackling portal: Mithrax fires wildly: the cult retreats: Ikora triumphs– 6: the Eliksni Quarter: a crackling portal: sniper fire from above: blood in the gutter: an ether tank explodes: the Endless Night: Asher speaks: the traitors of KDZ– 7: the Botza District: a crackling portal: the Fallen flee: KDZ banners: Zavala is gone: Mithrax on trial: Lakshmi-2 looks over the crowd– Lakshmi-2: Head of State: Exo: Prophet: Rescuer
And what about Savathûn? It is almost confirmed that Savathûn has turned Osiris upside down – or taken on his form. The once powerful Osiris seems to be missing at the end of Season 14. The Guardians and a mourning Saint-14 are on the hunt for the Warlock.
That the Witch Queen Savathûn is hiding before our eyes in the Last City, we could have known since Season 13. The prophecies are not entirely in agreement: they speak of her “new Hive rejoicing”, but also that the witch flees (presumably in the form of Osiris?).
However, it should be noted that Savathûn could have manipulated the visions of the future thanks to the corrupted Vex mind Quria. Manipulation and lies are, after all, her area of expertise. We will learn more on August 24. For this date, Bungie has announced the most important stream of the year for all Guardians and the new Season 15 starts.
What do you think about the future of Destiny 2? Do you find it clever that Bungie hides such messages in weapon texts, or do you not care about the story and just want to shoot with weapons? Let us know in the comments.
The Twitch streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, popularized by Fortnite, will be a playable character in the action RPG Raid: Shadow Legends (Mobile, PC). From what we know, he has never played the game before. But he is now “really excited” to have this opportunity, he says.
In recent years, Ninja has become quieter: He switched to Mixer for a lot of money, then returned to Twitch when Microsoft’s platform dissolved. Now, Ninja is a relatively normal streamer, who plays LoL somewhat decently: His massive popularity has mainly resulted in massive social media accounts still being active.
The game “Raid: Shadow Legends” is known for running a lot of advertisements and paying streamers large sums to promote it. They apparently struck a deal with Ninja: He will appear as a playable hero in “RAID”.
Raid: Shadow Legends is known for paying influencers for advertising
What is Raid: Shadow Legends? It is a “freemium mobile” game that was released in 2018 for iOS and Android, and received a PC version in 2020. The game is a fantasy RPG.
Raid: Shadow Legends is so well-known for hiring streamers and YouTubers to advertise the game that it has become a meme.
There are numerous images that mock this “sponsor frenzy” of Raid: Shadow Legends:
When big streamers like Asmongold talk about being offered $300,000 to showcase a game live on Twitch for a few hours, it is generally assumed that Raid: Shadow Legends is behind it.
The figure has a katana and a bow, but also wings.
This is how Ninja sees himself.
Ninja has this thing going with “my skin in the game”
This is remarkable: It is not known that Ninja has played the game prior. It is obviously a marketing deal. Ninja is surely getting paid handsomely for this appearance. It is also apparently agreed that he will showcase Raid: Shadow Legends to his fans on Twitch as part of this deal.
When he finally got the skin, it was, from his perspective, way too late: The hype was already gone, and Epic had missed the chance to earn a lot of money with him and the company.
Apparently, Ninja has now seized this opportunity to “make a lot of money with a skin” after all. Even if it is somehow different than he thought back then:
YouTube is full of advertisements for the game. Either the ads are normally placed or a YouTuber, who discusses any topic, suddenly interrupts his video to tell you how urgently you need to play Raid: Shadow Legends.
This is what is happening now with Ninja: The streamer Ninja will be a playable hero in Raid: Shadow Legends.
The marketing chief of the company behind the game is excited about this coup: Ninja is a “fantastic addition” to the champions because he has such a “positive influence on the gaming industry”.
Ninja has his own unique skill set and a special attack. With the new character, he will also explore RAID and bring his fans along.
The character is supposed to come to the game for free, but only for three months – after that, he will no longer be available. Ninja will be available starting July 16.
This is what Ninja says: He says he is “really excited to show his champion to the fans of RAID, who has been designed the way Ninja sees himself in a game. He loves the RPG genre and seeing himself as a fantasy character with special skills is fantastic.”
For those who have always wanted to know how Ninja sees himself: The character is apparently inspired by the Final Fantasy villain Sephiroth.
The figure has a katana and a bow, but also wings.
This is how Ninja sees himself.
Ninja has this thing going with “my skin in the game”
This is remarkable: It is not known that Ninja has played the game prior. It is obviously a marketing deal. Ninja is surely getting paid handsomely for this appearance. It is also apparently agreed that he will showcase Raid: Shadow Legends to his fans on Twitch as part of this deal.
When he finally got the skin, it was, from his perspective, way too late: The hype was already gone, and Epic had missed the chance to earn a lot of money with him and the company.
Apparently, Ninja has now seized this opportunity to “make a lot of money with a skin” after all. Even if it is somehow different than he thought back then:
CoD Warzone will receive a completely new game mode called Payload with the upcoming update “Season 4 Reloaded”. Find out what makes this mode special and how it differs from the usual Battle Royale here.
In this mode, two teams of 20 players each fight over a convoy of trucks.
But unlike the previously available mode Tank Royale, not every team has a truck; it’s about an entire convoy.
20vs20 with trucks – Here’s how Payload works
How does Payload work? In the new Payload mode, it’s not about the classic final victory in Battle Royale, where only one player or team remains.
Instead, depending on the team, you have a fixed objective: The attackers need to destroy the trucks, while the defenders must protect them and guide them to the target area.
On the way to the target, the trucks rumble comfortably through the Warzone, stopping regularly at checkpoints. Anyone familiar with games like Overwatch or Paladins should be familiar with the gameplay principle of Payload.
Players have respawns, but must parachute in from the air each time and gather equipment. Additionally, attackers can not only buy weapons and gear but also set up special obstacles for the convoy, creating deadly ambushes.
What other innovations are coming? In addition to the new game mode Payload, Season 4 Reloaded will also introduce a new SMG called OTs 9. It has a 20-round magazine, which it quickly fires. Additionally, there’s a heavy steel club as a deadly melee weapon.
Furthermore, you can look forward to an automated turret as an additional killstreak.
All these goodies will come to the Warzone on July 15, 2021, as part of the big mid-season update. However, those who prefer grim figures in Berlin will be delighted about the Zombies update “Mauer der Toten”.
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In Pokémon GO, Shiny Corasonn is set to be released soon as part of a new event. However, the release will likely take a bit longer.
What is it about? Pokémon GO announced an event called “Pokémon Air Adventures” back in June, which was supposed to start on July 22. As part of this event, two special Pokémon were to be released.
The shiny form of Corasonn
A new summer Pikachu
The special thing about it: Both monsters are limited to certain regions. Corasonn is generally a regional Pokémon that can be found near the equator – such as in South Florida, Latin America, South Asia, Northern Australia, or the Canary Islands.
The special Pikachu wearing an “Okinawa Kariyushi Shirt” is said to be catchable in Okinawa, Japan. It is expected to appear there for a year – according to the announcement, so that trainers have time to catch it once travel is possible again (via Pokémon GO Live). Generally, the “Air Adventures” initiative is said to be “launched to create wonderful travel memories. We hope this rekindles the joy of traveling for many people once travel is possible again,” states the original announcement.
Postponed indefinitely
What is changing now: As announced on Twitter, the “Air Adventures” initiative and thus the release of Shiny Corasonn and Okinawa Shirt Pikachu has been put on hold for the time being.
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“Due to recent developments, we will be postponing the Pokémon Air Adventures that were set to start on Thursday, July 22,” according to the official announcement: “We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. We will share more information as soon as the details are finalized.”
No detailed explanation is provided, and there is no new date for the event. However, it is conceivable that rising case numbers in Japan may have played a role in the decision. For instance, a renewed state of emergency was recently declared in Tokyo, and attendance at the Olympic Games has also been limited (via Tagesschau).
How the community is reacting: Already at the announcement of the event, there was criticism from some trainers that the event would favor spoofers – after all, both bonus Pokémon are behind regional boundaries. However, the postponement has generally been met with positive reactions:
“For once, they did something right,” finds user “dabomerest” (via reddit).
“Who could have seen that coming,” comments user “Alpha Rocker” (via reddit).
“At least it’s nice to know that someone at Niantic has noticed that the pandemic is not over yet,” comments user “wilbertfire” (via reddit).
At the same time, there are comments on Twitter and Reddit that Niantic might reconsider the reduction of home bonuses from the last months. Also in June, Niantic announced that it wanted to revert things like the increased interaction rates at stops and gyms – and faced criticism for that.
What do you think about the topic? Share your thoughts with other trainers here on MeinMMO in the comments!
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CoD Warzone has a new, nasty glitch. It allows players to break into the Gulag and mix up opponents while being invulnerable. A streamer discovered the glitch and wants to ensure it gets fixed soon.
What does the glitch do? In Call of Duty: Warzone, the Gulag is a welcome last chance for eliminated players to jump back into the ongoing round. In the Gulag, a 1vs1 fight must be won to re-enter the game.
However, a glitch allows players to somehow glide into the Gulag with a parachute and unexpectedly appear there. Worse yet: After landing in the Gulag, one is invulnerable and can brutally beat the helpless opponent to death with bare fists. No defense helps, one is completely defenseless against the opponent.
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Who discovered the glitch? YouTuber NTrippy discovered the glitch and recorded it in a video. He demonstrates how he appears in the Gulag and beats a helpless opponent to death. However, he visibly feels sorry for it and apologizes for his misdeed.
Is the glitch reproducible? Apparently, this glitch can be reliably recreated, but NTrippy removed this section from the video on YouTube. He doesn’t want to gain unfair advantages, but instead wants to alert the developers, as he says at the end of the video.
Since it apparently works reliably, nasty exploiters will probably find it out soon and torment innocent Gulag inmates. If you happen to discover the glitch, please do not use it and do not try to reproduce it. It is unfair and could lead to a ban.
Do you farm rare enemies in Korthia, the new area in World of Warcraft? Then you urgently need the Silver Shardhide Whistle. We will show you where to find it.
In the area Korthia, the new small zone from Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, there is much to do. Especially the numerous rare enemies (Rare Spawns) are highly sought after. After all, they drop some really good loot. This includes not only armor but also a lot of Anima, resources for the Archivist, toys, and mounts. However, getting to a rare enemy right after it spawns is difficult. But there is an item that helps you immensely.
What kind of item is it? It’s the Silver Shardhide Whistle. It is a toy, meaning it doesn’t take up inventory space. When used, it summons a Shardhide for 2 minutes that you can ride. The catch: For the first 20 seconds, the Shardhide boosts you to a speed of a whopping 410%! This allows you to cover great distances in a matter of moments.
With this toy, you zoom through the Maw and Korthia.
After the 20 seconds are up, you can continue riding the Shardhide, but your movement speed will be slowed down. You should then remove the buff and switch back to a normal mount.
How to get the toy “Silver Shardhide Whistle”
How do you find the Silver Shardhide Whistle? The Silver Shardhide Whistle requires only a few minutes of effort and there are no difficult prerequisites to get it. Just head to Korthia at the coordinates 47 / 29. When you look at the tree, you will see a purple glowing nest at the top. That is the treasure.
To get the treasure from the tree, you need to use a trick. Look around the area. In several spots, you should see a bit of sparkle, where you can pick up a “Toxic Moth.”
With the moth, you gain a new ability for 5 minutes, but you can only use it once. You can temporarily tame one of the Shardhides to ride it. However, the following applies:
The Shardhide must not be in combat with anyone, so you need to use the moth from a distance.
The ride breaks if the Shardhide is attacked. So clear the area around the tree generously.
Tame a Shardhide now and ride it directly against the tree! This will cause the treasure to fall to the ground and you can loot it, which will immediately grant you the Silver Shardhide Whistle.
You will love this whistle.
If the attempt fails, don’t worry. You can find the moth again almost immediately. It will be located in a different spot in the area.
What does this help with? The massive speed boost for 20 seconds is enough to traverse nearly half of Korthia. The speed is on par with that of a flying mount – which are not allowed in Korthia. If you often find yourself arriving just a few seconds late to a rare enemy, you should definitely secure the whistle. After just a few days, you won’t want to do without it.
Are you still busy in Korthia? Or have you already done and collected everything that interested you there?
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Manufacturer Roccat presents its new USB microphone “Torch”. MeinMMO has taken a look at the microphone and also shows you which other microphones are available on the market.
Roccat has introduced a new USB microphone with the “Torch”. The device costs €99.99 and is set to be released in August 2021.
MeinMMO has taken a closer look at the new microphone and compares what other microphones you can get for 100 Euros. Because with Razer and Logitech, there is already notable competition that also offers microphones for gamers.
Roccat wants to impress gamers with a USB microphone packed with features
What does the microphone offer? Roccat has also presented the new microphone in detail.
RGB lighting and a gesture control that allows you to mute the microphone, for example.
In addition, the device is supposed to be compatible with all microphone arms.
On the back, there is also a 3.5mm headphone jack through which you can check your voice recording. The microphone offers you three different pickup patterns that you can use for recording.
Cardioid is primarily designed as a setting for gaming and streaming.
Stereo is intended for voices and instruments.
The whisper mode is aimed at people who speak softly or whisper. This mode is supposed to be exclusive to Roccat.
Who is the microphone suitable for? With the Torch, Roccat aims to provide a microphone for all gamers, as the device is supposed to be easy to use and you can individually adjust the microphone to your voice. According to Roccat, the microphone was “developed for gamers, streamers, and aspiring content creators”.
Are there already first tests? Since the device will not be released until August 2021, there are currently no statements on how good the microphone is. Since this is Roccat’s first USB microphone, we cannot draw any conclusions from other products either. So you’ll have to wait until August.
You can also take a look at the microphone in the official trailer that we have embedded here for you:
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What technology does the microphone use? Roccat uses a USB microphone with condenser technology here. This technology normally ensures that sound is captured clearly and naturally. USB microphones are also often inexpensive and easy to use, making them suitable for podcasts, Twitch, or YouTube.
Condenser microphones are susceptible to background noise, but they pick up even quiet sound waves or noises very precisely. The downside is that you need a very quiet environment, and USB can cause a slight background noise.
What does the device cost and when can you buy it? The microphone will be available from August 15, 2021. You can already order it now for €99.99 from Roccat itself or various retailers.
Roccat already faces strong competition from Logitech and Razer
What does the competition offer? If you don’t want to spend more than 100 Euros for a microphone, there are already some good products available. Because in addition to Roccat, there are Razer, Logitech, and HyperX, who also offer their microphones:
Razer’s Seiren X is very compact, easy to use, and delivers good build quality. For just under 100 Euros, you get a solid overall package here.
Logitech’s Yeti Nano is priced at around €110, barely above, and is the little brother of the Yeti X. The device offers you good recording quality and decent build.
The HyperX Solocast costs around €80 and provides your listeners with decent voice quality. With plug-and-play, the device is set up quickly.
Additionally, you can find more microphones and gaming headsets in our extensive buying guide here on MeinMMO. Here we also explain what to look for when buying a microphone or headset:
