As the time for FIFA 21 is slowly coming to an end, the successor FIFA 22 is already on the horizon. But when is the new FIFA installment actually coming out? We at MeinMMO will tell you when you can expect a release.
In the past years, we usually knew about the release of the respective FIFA title by June. However, this time, it is a bit different. As of now (7th of July), there are still no official information about FIFA 22. Neither the release date, licenses, nor features are known at this point.
But that should change on July 22, because EA is hosting the online event “EA Play Live”, where new game titles from the software developer will be officially presented. There, FIFA 22 should finally be presented, and a release date announced. It would then be about a month later than in previous years.
When is the release of FIFA 22?
When could FIFA 22 be released? Since there is currently no official information about the release of FIFA 22, we can only speculate at the moment. It should be clear, however, that the new football simulation will probably be released in the fall between September and October 2021. This is a tradition, as the games have been released during this period since FIFA 2003.
Here are the release dates of the last years:
FIFA 21 on October 9, 2020
FIFA 20 on September 24, 2019
FIFA 19 on September 28, 2018
FIFA 18 on September 29, 2017
FIFA 17 on September 27, 2016
Based on the release dates of previous years, we assume that FIFA 22 will again be released around late September or early October. September 24 and October 1 sound like plausible release dates, especially considering the unusually late presentation of FIFA 22 and the fact that many FIFA titles have been released on Fridays.
We remain excited and will keep you updated. Are you looking forward to the release of FIFA 22? Let us know in the comments!
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The final video from the raid of World of Warcraft Patch 9.1 was not well received by many. There is fierce discussion.
Even beforehand, it was predicted that the cinematic for the finale of the raid “Sanctum of Domination” would divide the player base and be discussed controversially. And – not surprisingly – it turned out exactly like that. However, how big the dissatisfaction within the player base actually is can also be well seen from the ratings on YouTube, as the video performs quite poorly there.
Spoiler warning: This article discusses the outcome of the raid “Sanctum of Domination”. Those who do not want to be spoiled should not continue reading.
What does the video show? In the video, we see the end of the raid Sanctum of Domination. The Jailer achieves his goal, gets the final seal, and becomes whole again. He explains that he wants to create a new reality in which everyone serves him. This triggers a change of heart in Sylvanas. She realizes that the Jailer is not adhering to the common plan and is pursuing his own goals.
Sylvanas stands against Zovaal, but he simply stops her. Before he disappears, he returns a part of her soul that was taken from her earlier. The video ends with an unconscious Sylvanas and the heroes of Azeroth approaching her threateningly.
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What are the YouTube ratings? Predominantly negative. At the current moment (07.07.2021, 15:15), there are about 3,200 positive ratings against over 7,300 negative ones. Roughly speaking, 70% of the people who rated the video feel negatively about it. Accordingly, the video is mostly discussed with negative and sometimes nasty comments.
The ratings are predominantly negative.
What are people saying: Mainly the critics vent their frustration under the video, sometimes quite unsubstantiated. Many comments like the following are accumulating:
“The only ‘redemption arc’ we need is for the story writing team of WoW.”
“The Jailer wants to reshape reality because even he knows how poorly it is written.”
“I really feel sorry that you all waited nearly 8 months for this.”
“Chris Metzen, please come back.”
“It’s fantastic that the official story has turned into a bad Sylvanas fanfiction.”
“Me, after playing Warlords of Draenor: Well, the story writing can’t get ANY worse. Me now: Surprised Pikachu face”
However, there are also some players who found the video quite good and are looking forward to the further development of the story.
“This is… better than I expected. Zovaal also looks really cool!”
“How can you find this ‘cringe’? Sylvanas has always strived for freedom, so it makes perfect sense that she doesn’t want to end up as Zovaal’s slave.”
“As expected, he [Zovaal] had a fragment of her soul. I love that!”
“You guys really need to relax and enjoy the story. I thought it was really cool.”
“I mean, everything pointed to the story going in this direction. It’s kind of weird to be upset about it now. I’m satisfied.”
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Many nasty memes: Also in the World of Warcraft subreddit, there is lively discussion about the video. As is usual on Reddit, there are already plenty of memes that could best be described as “mean.” Here are some of the highlights with the most upvotes, like the one from matijwow:
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But now let’s get to you! How did you find the video? Do you think it’s as bad as the people in the comments say? Do you believe the story of WoW has turned into a bad fanfiction and is no longer as good as it used to be? Or do you enjoy the story and like the developments of the last cinematics?
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Finally, there is some information about the new DLC for Red Dead Online. It’s called Blood Money, takes you into the criminal underworld of Saint Deni, and brings new heists and loot. MeinMMO summarizes what is known about the DLC so far.
What kind of DLC is this? Blood Money brings you together with the notorious criminals Guido Martelli and Angelo Bronte. They are looking for gunslingers to carry out jobs for them. These jobs lead to more opportunities to earn money and loot.
This whole thing is called “Crimes and Opportunities” and makes up the majority of the DLC. In addition to the new missions, a new form of Battle Pass called the “Quick Draw Club” will also come into play.
Here is an overview of the DLC content:
“Crimes and Opportunities”: New missions and loot
Quick Draw Club with four new Battle Passes
Returning items and outfits from the Outlaw Passes
DLSS support for RDR2 and RDO
Will the DLC be paid? Aside from the Battle Passes, Blood Money will not cost you anything. We will explain exactly what to expect and what the new missions will look like in this article.
Here you can also find the trailer for the DLC:
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Red Dead Online: Blood Money – Crimes and Opportunities
This is what you can expect: In “Crimes and Opportunities,” the main focus is on retrieving the new currency “Capitale” for your employers. This currency was originally introduced by Martelli to establish an exchange system and avoid tax laws.
This seems to have gotten out of hand, and a large portion of the Capitale is now in the wrong hands. You are to retrieve the Capitale for Bronte and Martelli. If you find Capitale, you will be rewarded by Martelli with criminal “opportunities” that bring you special loot.
How do you obtain Capitale? There are no details about this yet. Apparently, Martelli has entrusted some shady individuals with the location of the currency. You must seek out these contacts. This will unlock the “Crimes,” which will then offer various activities. These include:
Multi-part heists
Stagecoach robberies
Kidnappings
Debt collections
There are supposed to be more crimes that have not yet been presented. You can complete these crimes alone or with your crew. During missions, you can find Capitale in hidden boxes or the pockets of your victims who stand in your way.
Capitale can also be found in the open world on empty farms and in camps. Once you have collected enough, you will unlock an opportunity.
What is that? Opportunities are likely larger missions that you receive from Martelli. The goal of these opportunities is to stop a rising senator in the state of Lemoyne. He is a thorn in the side of Martelli’s boss, Angelo Bronte, as he influences his activities. Each opportunity offers a different mission type and is designed to undermine the politician’s position.
You will be sneaking, eavesdropping, and finding “the three jewels of the West” to bring to Martelli. However, not all three opportunities will be available at the start of Blood Money. Only the first one will be playable directly on July 13, with the others to follow later.
Quick Draw Club brings 4 new Battle Passes
What is the Quick Draw Club? It consists of four new Battle Passes that are to be released sequentially over the next months. Like before with the Bounty Hunters, there will also be exclusive benefits and rewards for buyers.
How much do the passes cost? You will need to pay 25 gold bars per pass. This amounts to about 10 Euros. You can earn these 25 gold bars back through the 25 ranks. Additionally, you will receive the Halloween Pass #2 for free if you buy all four passes.
What else is there? Additionally, some pocket and ability pamphlets are returning that were previously available in the Outlaw Pass. This includes, for example, the unlocking of fast travel from the wilderness camp. You will find these items for sale with the update at the fence.
Furthermore, outfits from the Outlaw Passes will return for those who missed them previously. This includes some outfits from the Van der Linde gang:
Marston’s outfit
Clelland outfit
Arthur’s Haraway outfit
Bill Williamson’s Dedham outfit
Javier’s Zapatero outfit
Moreover, the update will also introduce DLSS support for Nvidia’s RTX graphics cards in the game. This ensures better frame rates and performance.
What is DLSS? With DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), lower textures are scaled to higher resolutions. This can improve performance at high resolutions.
There is no more information available with the announcement yet. You can distract yourself with some bonuses while waiting for the DLC release.
Numerous bonuses until the release of Blood Money
This is how your wait will be sweetened: Until release, you have the opportunity to grab various bonuses. These include juicy discounts, bonuses on experience points, and cash prizes.
Here is an overview:
There are double experience points and RDO dollars in all Showdown modes and in “A Land of Opportunities”.
Additionally, you will receive a 30% discount on an ability card upgrade if you win a round in any Showdown mode.
If you complete “Kill Them, One by One” from “A Land of Opportunities”, you will receive a free treasure map.
If you win a Showdown mode and are a moonshiner with a rank over 100, you will receive a discount of 3 gold bars on a bar decor.
Players with a rank over 100 will receive a 50% discount on a weapon as a loyalty bonus.
For modifying a weapon, all players will receive a 40% discount on a revolver plus 200 rounds of express ammunition.
This week there are also no rank restrictions on weapons and pamphlets from the fence.
How long are these bonuses in the game? They are active until the release of Blood Money on July 13. So if you haven’t played for a while, you might warm up for the DLC.
What do you think of the new DLC for Red Dead Online? Will the new content bring you back to the game, or does it leave you cold? Or are you loyal players anyway? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
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Fortnite: Battle Royale has been harshly criticized by a minister from Indonesia. He demands a ban on Fortnite in his country because it allegedly requires players to destroy a holy site of Islam.
What is the situation? Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, wants to ban Fortnite. The reason is religious in nature. According to a statement made to CNN Indonesia, the minister claims to have heard that one must shoot in the al-Harām Mosque in Mecca in Fortnite and even destroy the holy Kaaba (the central sanctuary of Islam) to obtain new weapons:
At least five times a day, we face the Kaaba, no matter where we are in the world, to perform the obligatory prayers […] I have been told that in this game [Fortnite], there are icons similar to the Kaaba that must be destroyed to obtain new weapons and to reach the next level.
This, in turn, is unacceptable for the minister, and he thus demanded a ban on the game in Indonesia. He referred to a fatwa from Egypt, which also calls on all devout Muslims not to play Fortnite anymore.
The game Fortnite is against noble, religious values. Therefore, I have instructed my team to immediately review and ban the game. Additionally, we want to issue a warning to developers to be more cautious in the future.
Fatwa? What is that? A fatwa is a recommendation issued by Muslim religious scholars advising believers on certain behaviors or prohibiting them.
What exactly does the minister mean? This statement may surprise Fortnite fans, as there have been and are no mosques in Fortnite. The uproar is mainly due to a map from the Creative Mode, which was released in 2019.
A fan apparently actually built a mosque with a block resembling the Kaaba in the center. In a video, however, only a (apparently German) user is seen admiring his creation and even uses a commendable emote aimed at the presumed ‘Kaaba.’
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The minister wants police action against Creative Mode users
How did the situation progress? The Indonesian minister, in the meantime, requested a statement from the developer Epic. They assured via Facebook to the minister that Epic respects all religions and that the content that caused the uproar is not even an official part of the game. Furthermore, one cannot destroy the supposed Kaaba in the Creative Mode map.
This is how the minister wants to resolve the issue: On behalf of the minister, another Indonesian minister named Johnny G. Plate has responded regarding the further course of action.
Fortnite has clarified that the element in the video (similar to the Kaaba) is user-generated content (UGC) created by users in the form of Creative Mode. […]
As a follow-up to the dissemination of the content, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics is coordinating with the Indonesian National Police to track down the perpetrators who created the content and take action against them.
To what extent the Indonesian police can take action against a content creator in Fortnite internationally remains to be seen.
Legal entanglements surrounding Fortnite are nothing new. There have been several court issues in the past concerning Epic Games’ battle royale game. The latest being the epic lawsuit against Apple.
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Today, on July 7, 2021, the weekly raid hour in Pokémon GO starts again. In the level 5 raids, you will encounter Deoxys in its defense form this time. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at whether the raid hour is worth it and which counters you should use.
What is a raid hour? Every Wednesday, an hour-long raid event takes place in Pokémon GO. During this short event, level 5 raids with legendary or mysterious Pokémon start in almost all gyms.
During the raid hour this week, you can encounter the mysterious Pokémon Deoxys. This Pokémon has several forms. However, you will currently only find the defense form in the raid. We have summarized all the information about Deoxys in the defense form for you.
Raid Hour with Deoxys (Defense Form) – Information and Counters
When does it start? The raid hour with Deoxys (defense form) starts today at 6:00 PM local time. You can already see black raid eggs over the gyms before it starts, which will hatch on time. The event lasts one hour and ends at 7:00 PM. The raids will then become less frequent.
These counters you should use: Deoxys is a mysterious Pokémon from Generation 3. It is one of the so-called shapeshifters, which is why there are several different forms of Deoxys to catch in the game. Besides the normal form, it also has an attack, speed, and defense form. The latter is currently available in level 5 raids.
Deoxys is a Psychic-type Pokémon, which means it is weak to Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type attacks. You should take advantage of this weakness and put together a corresponding team.
How many trainers do you need? If you have the most effective counters, you can defeat Deoxys (defense form) with just three trainers. However, we recommend bringing one or two more trainers.
If you find a larger group for the raids, it will definitely be a bit easier. You can also invite friends for remote raids or have them invite you.
Is there a Shiny variant of Deoxys in defense form? Unfortunately, the shiny variant of Deoxys in defense form is not yet available in the game.
Is the raid hour worth it?
According to the overview from PvPoke, the defense form of Deoxys has rather poor stats in terms of attack and stamina (via pvpoke.com). However, it performs well in defense. Since it is not impressive in attack, it is not a suitable candidate for use in raids.
However, the situation is different in the PvP league. Due to its high defense, you can confidently use it there. So if you need a strong Psychic-type Pokémon for the PvP league, you should definitely take advantage of the raid hour. It is also suitable for completing the Pokédex.
Shiny hunters among you will, however, have no luck regarding a shiny specimen. The shiny version of Deoxys in defense form is still missing from the game.
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What’s next? You can continue to catch Deoxys in defense form in the game after today’s raid hour. It will still be available as a raid boss in level 5 raids until July 16, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time. Additionally, there is currently the anniversary celebration for the 5th birthday of Pokémon GO taking place. We have summarized what to expect at this event for you.
Will you participate in the raid hour today and secure a strong Deoxys (defense form)? Or have you already caught enough and are skipping this week’s raid hour? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here at MeinMMO.
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The update 17.10 for Fortnite is just a hotfix, but it still brings some new features to the game. These include the new alien nanites, which will be useful in combat. Additionally, there is a new mythical weapon and changes to some locations on the map. MeinMMO summarizes the new features for you.
What exactly is included in the update? The biggest new feature of update 17.10 is the alien nanites. With them, you can upgrade and transform your weapons. You can also actively use them in combat, allowing you to develop new strategies.
In addition to the nanites, Zyg and Choppy’s new mythical Ray Gun enters the game. Also fitting the alien theme, some POIs like Holly Hedges or Believer Beach will be revamped and altered with the update.
We will show you how the alien nanites work and introduce the other new features.
Alien nanites will be useful to you in combat
How do the new alien nanites work? The new item can primarily be used in two ways:
The weapon you receive depends on which weapon type you equip with the nanites. This works with assault rifles, submachine guns, and sniper rifles.
You can also use alien nanites as a tactical weapon. When you throw the item, a kind of force field is created at the place where it lands. In this force field, gravity is slowed down, and opponents also take damage. Players leaving the force field temporarily take no fall damage.
You can see what this looks like in action:
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Where can you find alien nanites? You can find the new item in regular chests, or you can collect it as ground loot. However, they have an increased spawn rate near the mother ship. In competitive mode, nanites are disabled.
New mythical weapon – Zyg and Choppy’s Ray Gun
What kind of weapon is this? This is a stronger variant of the Kymera Gun, and it fires a powerful laser beam that deals significant damage.
Where can you find the weapon? Go to Hydro16. There you will find the boss in the building that you need to defeat for this weapon. But be careful, as he can take a lot of damage and uses the laser weapon against you.
In this video, you can check out the location:
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What changes on the map? The biggest change has been made at Holly Hedges. The POI has been overrun by aliens. There are now heaps of parasites. The once-friendly village has turned into a full-blown alien village.
There are also changes at Believer Beach. The party there is apparently over, and only the remnants of the decorations are left. The map seems to be increasingly affected by the attacking aliens. It remains to be seen what will happen in the next major update.
When is the next update for Fortnite coming? So far, July 13 has been discussed as the release for 17.20. Some assumed that the patch was already released on July 6. However, that was update 17.10 and the hotfix. The next major update is still to come.
What can we expect? So far, three new features are known. There will be a skin for LeBron James, and new POIs will be added to the game. In the west of the island, there are expected to be further problems with the aliens. Here’s the overview: Everything we know about the new Fortnite update 17.20
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The Chinese company Tencent wants to ensure that children and teenagers in China play fewer video games with facial recognition. The rules are strict: Playing is completely prohibited after 10 PM. There are also strong restrictions otherwise.
They are only allowed to play for 1.5 hours a day on weekdays.
On weekends and public holidays, their playing time is limited to 3 hours.
Playing between 10 PM and 8 AM is generally prohibited.
With these rules, the Chinese government aims to address the risk of gaming addiction. The government is concerned about the declining performance of the youth.
This is how Tencent really wants to enforce the law: The huge tech corporation Tencent has a market capitalization of 687 billion US dollars. This places the company worldwide in 7th place, ahead of Tesla and just one place behind Facebook (via companiesmarketcap).
Tencent has launched a new program in China: It is called “Midnight Patrol”.
The program requires “facial recognition” from verified accounts who want to play for a certain period after 10 PM.
Those who refuse to participate in this facial recognition or fail to identify themselves will be classified as “underage”. They will be kicked out of the system and will not be allowed to play after 10 PM.
The program is aimed at identifying children and teenagers who want to avoid the playing rules applicable to their age, it is said.
The “Midnight Patrol” is active in 60 games, including the popular mobile game Honor of Kings. The program is expected to be expanded to other games: likely also to League of Legends, which belongs to Tencent.
Observers believe the system could lead Chinese youth to use VPN services to bypass facial recognition and switch to unregulated servers in Taiwan or Hong Kong.
Tencent is also keen to enforce the government’s laws because they fear an even stricter regulation of the gaming market otherwise. For a while, no new games were allowed in China:
Are there also positive voices? Many users also note that the upgrades are indeed useful – especially for those who have not yet purchased a Switch.
The Switch OLED is considered good for anyone interested who has not yet bought a Switch and is willing to pay a bit more for a better display and a LAN connection. Everyone else will have to wait until Nintendo announces a true Switch Pro.
The MeinMMO community also discusses the new Nintendo Switch OLED
What does our MeinMMO community say about it? The presentation of Nintendo is also being hotly debated in our community here on MeinMMO. The new model is controversial on MeinMMO as well. Many are disappointed with the announcement, but there are also some who find the innovations quite positive.
Wow. Absolutely not worth it if you already have the predecessor model lying around. Not worth buying for me, as LAN port and double the storage space don’t make much difference. I like Wi-Fi instead of messy cables, and storage is already available thanks to SD card. The larger display also doesn’t matter if you generally play on TV instead of in handheld mode. Why would they even release something like this? To take fans’ money. Good luck.
Our user Namma also expresses disappointment on MeinMMO and writes:
Oh God, I now wish it had remained a rumor? I’m at a loss for words…. What a disappointment.
What do positive voices in the community say? However, there are also MeinMMO readers who cannot understand the disappointment. For instance, Scaver writes on MeinMMO:
Such nonsense. The Switch is great, and a performance upgrade is simply unnecessary! The Switch is great. The new upgrades are nice to have, but also not necessary. Nintendo will definitely not be harmed by this decision. Surely the stock won’t spike, but they don’t need it to right now.
As soon as new games require a performance upgrade, one will surely come. Either as Pro or in a new generation.
In our community, there are also enough people trying to smooth over the waves. Because Nintendo never promised such a performance upgrade. Many users likely had too high expectations of Nintendo, which inevitably had to lead to disappointment with the announcement.
The community expected things that Nintendo never promised
Where does the big disappointment come from? Nintendo has not officially promised a “Nintendo Switch Pro” or a possible “performance upgrade”, but only speculated by some users.
Fans, developers, and also journalists had actively speculated about a new Nintendo Switch Pro and had talked about various performance upgrades. Things that Nintendo never promised.
Instead, Nintendo clearly stated from the beginning that one should not expect too large upgrades. Nintendo explained that there will be no new model of the Nintendo Switch in the near future (via IGN.com)
In a conversation with Kotaku, Doug Bowser, the president of “Nintendo of America”, explained that they want to focus on existing formats.
The disappointment of users is understandable, as many wish for a more powerful Nintendo Switch Pro. However, one cannot blame Nintendo for not fulfilling its promises.
What do you think? Do you find the upgrades of the Nintendo Switch OLED sensible, or are you not really interested in the improvements? Discuss with us and other users in the comments!
A user has now shown how much potential lies in the Nintendo Switch. He played the MMORPG ESO comfortably on the Switch. For this, he installed a special operating system on his Switch.
Many also believe they will not buy the new Switch OLED. The upgrades are not worth it for a new purchase of the console or do not appeal to many.
Are there also positive voices? Many users also note that the upgrades are indeed useful – especially for those who have not yet purchased a Switch.
The Switch OLED is considered good for anyone interested who has not yet bought a Switch and is willing to pay a bit more for a better display and a LAN connection. Everyone else will have to wait until Nintendo announces a true Switch Pro.
The MeinMMO community also discusses the new Nintendo Switch OLED
What does our MeinMMO community say about it? The presentation of Nintendo is also being hotly debated in our community here on MeinMMO. The new model is controversial on MeinMMO as well. Many are disappointed with the announcement, but there are also some who find the innovations quite positive.
Wow. Absolutely not worth it if you already have the predecessor model lying around. Not worth buying for me, as LAN port and double the storage space don’t make much difference. I like Wi-Fi instead of messy cables, and storage is already available thanks to SD card. The larger display also doesn’t matter if you generally play on TV instead of in handheld mode. Why would they even release something like this? To take fans’ money. Good luck.
Our user Namma also expresses disappointment on MeinMMO and writes:
Oh God, I now wish it had remained a rumor? I’m at a loss for words…. What a disappointment.
What do positive voices in the community say? However, there are also MeinMMO readers who cannot understand the disappointment. For instance, Scaver writes on MeinMMO:
Such nonsense. The Switch is great, and a performance upgrade is simply unnecessary! The Switch is great. The new upgrades are nice to have, but also not necessary. Nintendo will definitely not be harmed by this decision. Surely the stock won’t spike, but they don’t need it to right now.
As soon as new games require a performance upgrade, one will surely come. Either as Pro or in a new generation.
In our community, there are also enough people trying to smooth over the waves. Because Nintendo never promised such a performance upgrade. Many users likely had too high expectations of Nintendo, which inevitably had to lead to disappointment with the announcement.
The community expected things that Nintendo never promised
Where does the big disappointment come from? Nintendo has not officially promised a “Nintendo Switch Pro” or a possible “performance upgrade”, but only speculated by some users.
Fans, developers, and also journalists had actively speculated about a new Nintendo Switch Pro and had talked about various performance upgrades. Things that Nintendo never promised.
Instead, Nintendo clearly stated from the beginning that one should not expect too large upgrades. Nintendo explained that there will be no new model of the Nintendo Switch in the near future (via IGN.com)
In a conversation with Kotaku, Doug Bowser, the president of “Nintendo of America”, explained that they want to focus on existing formats.
The disappointment of users is understandable, as many wish for a more powerful Nintendo Switch Pro. However, one cannot blame Nintendo for not fulfilling its promises.
What do you think? Do you find the upgrades of the Nintendo Switch OLED sensible, or are you not really interested in the improvements? Discuss with us and other users in the comments!
A user has now shown how much potential lies in the Nintendo Switch. He played the MMORPG ESO comfortably on the Switch. For this, he installed a special operating system on his Switch.
Many also believe they will not buy the new Switch OLED. The upgrades are not worth it for a new purchase of the console or do not appeal to many.
Are there also positive voices? Many users also note that the upgrades are indeed useful – especially for those who have not yet purchased a Switch.
The Switch OLED is considered good for anyone interested who has not yet bought a Switch and is willing to pay a bit more for a better display and a LAN connection. Everyone else will have to wait until Nintendo announces a true Switch Pro.
The MeinMMO community also discusses the new Nintendo Switch OLED
What does our MeinMMO community say about it? The presentation of Nintendo is also being hotly debated in our community here on MeinMMO. The new model is controversial on MeinMMO as well. Many are disappointed with the announcement, but there are also some who find the innovations quite positive.
Wow. Absolutely not worth it if you already have the predecessor model lying around. Not worth buying for me, as LAN port and double the storage space don’t make much difference. I like Wi-Fi instead of messy cables, and storage is already available thanks to SD card. The larger display also doesn’t matter if you generally play on TV instead of in handheld mode. Why would they even release something like this? To take fans’ money. Good luck.
Our user Namma also expresses disappointment on MeinMMO and writes:
Oh God, I now wish it had remained a rumor? I’m at a loss for words…. What a disappointment.
What do positive voices in the community say? However, there are also MeinMMO readers who cannot understand the disappointment. For instance, Scaver writes on MeinMMO:
Such nonsense. The Switch is great, and a performance upgrade is simply unnecessary! The Switch is great. The new upgrades are nice to have, but also not necessary. Nintendo will definitely not be harmed by this decision. Surely the stock won’t spike, but they don’t need it to right now.
As soon as new games require a performance upgrade, one will surely come. Either as Pro or in a new generation.
In our community, there are also enough people trying to smooth over the waves. Because Nintendo never promised such a performance upgrade. Many users likely had too high expectations of Nintendo, which inevitably had to lead to disappointment with the announcement.
The community expected things that Nintendo never promised
Where does the big disappointment come from? Nintendo has not officially promised a “Nintendo Switch Pro” or a possible “performance upgrade”, but only speculated by some users.
Fans, developers, and also journalists had actively speculated about a new Nintendo Switch Pro and had talked about various performance upgrades. Things that Nintendo never promised.
Instead, Nintendo clearly stated from the beginning that one should not expect too large upgrades. Nintendo explained that there will be no new model of the Nintendo Switch in the near future (via IGN.com)
In a conversation with Kotaku, Doug Bowser, the president of “Nintendo of America”, explained that they want to focus on existing formats.
The disappointment of users is understandable, as many wish for a more powerful Nintendo Switch Pro. However, one cannot blame Nintendo for not fulfilling its promises.
What do you think? Do you find the upgrades of the Nintendo Switch OLED sensible, or are you not really interested in the improvements? Discuss with us and other users in the comments!
A user has now shown how much potential lies in the Nintendo Switch. He played the MMORPG ESO comfortably on the Switch. For this, he installed a special operating system on his Switch.
Nintendo has introduced the latest model of the Switch with the Switch OLED. However, many players are disappointed as they were hoping for a major performance upgrade. Nintendo never officially intended to announce a more powerful console.
The most important innovation is the new display: Instead of the old LEDs, an OLED is now being used. This offers especially richer colors and more brightness.
Additionally, Nintendo is expanding the storage from 32 GB to 64 GB, improving the sound, and adding a LAN port to the docking station.
What are the first reactions? The first opinions on the new OLED model are cautious, as many expected a “real” Nintendo Switch Pro. We at MeinMMO have taken a look into the community and present the opinions.
The community is disappointed with the Nintendo Switch OLED and expresses their frustration
Where is the Switch OLED being discussed? In two large reddit threads and also here on MeinMMO, there is currently a discussion about the new Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, the announcement thread has over 10,000 comments (via reddit.com)
Where does the biggest criticism come from? The biggest criticism mainly comes from users who already own a Nintendo Switch. Many had hoped for a powerful upgrade for their current console. Therefore, many users are not impressed with the new upgrades. For instance, user JaimeFockinLannister writes on reddit (via reddit):
For me personally, this is a pretty pointless upgrade, I hardly ever use portable mode and have a LAN adapter. Did I forget something?
Mickey_777 feels similarly. He writes (via reddit.com):
I use my Switch 95% of the time as a handheld, and yet it doesn’t feel like an upgrade to me. The white is nice, but I need a bit more than that and an OLED screen to justify buying a new [console]. Good for those who haven’t gotten a Switch yet.
Many also believe they will not buy the new Switch OLED. The upgrades are not worth it for a new purchase of the console or do not appeal to many.
Are there also positive voices? Many users also note that the upgrades are indeed useful – especially for those who have not yet purchased a Switch.
The Switch OLED is considered good for anyone interested who has not yet bought a Switch and is willing to pay a bit more for a better display and a LAN connection. Everyone else will have to wait until Nintendo announces a true Switch Pro.
The MeinMMO community also discusses the new Nintendo Switch OLED
What does our MeinMMO community say about it? The presentation of Nintendo is also being hotly debated in our community here on MeinMMO. The new model is controversial on MeinMMO as well. Many are disappointed with the announcement, but there are also some who find the innovations quite positive.
Wow. Absolutely not worth it if you already have the predecessor model lying around. Not worth buying for me, as LAN port and double the storage space don’t make much difference. I like Wi-Fi instead of messy cables, and storage is already available thanks to SD card. The larger display also doesn’t matter if you generally play on TV instead of in handheld mode. Why would they even release something like this? To take fans’ money. Good luck.
Our user Namma also expresses disappointment on MeinMMO and writes:
Oh God, I now wish it had remained a rumor? I’m at a loss for words…. What a disappointment.
What do positive voices in the community say? However, there are also MeinMMO readers who cannot understand the disappointment. For instance, Scaver writes on MeinMMO:
Such nonsense. The Switch is great, and a performance upgrade is simply unnecessary! The Switch is great. The new upgrades are nice to have, but also not necessary. Nintendo will definitely not be harmed by this decision. Surely the stock won’t spike, but they don’t need it to right now.
As soon as new games require a performance upgrade, one will surely come. Either as Pro or in a new generation.
In our community, there are also enough people trying to smooth over the waves. Because Nintendo never promised such a performance upgrade. Many users likely had too high expectations of Nintendo, which inevitably had to lead to disappointment with the announcement.
The community expected things that Nintendo never promised
Where does the big disappointment come from? Nintendo has not officially promised a “Nintendo Switch Pro” or a possible “performance upgrade”, but only speculated by some users.
Fans, developers, and also journalists had actively speculated about a new Nintendo Switch Pro and had talked about various performance upgrades. Things that Nintendo never promised.
Instead, Nintendo clearly stated from the beginning that one should not expect too large upgrades. Nintendo explained that there will be no new model of the Nintendo Switch in the near future (via IGN.com)
In a conversation with Kotaku, Doug Bowser, the president of “Nintendo of America”, explained that they want to focus on existing formats.
The disappointment of users is understandable, as many wish for a more powerful Nintendo Switch Pro. However, one cannot blame Nintendo for not fulfilling its promises.
What do you think? Do you find the upgrades of the Nintendo Switch OLED sensible, or are you not really interested in the improvements? Discuss with us and other users in the comments!
A user has now shown how much potential lies in the Nintendo Switch. He played the MMORPG ESO comfortably on the Switch. For this, he installed a special operating system on his Switch.
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A new MMORPG known as Chimeraland has recently been introduced for Mobile and PC. In it, you explore the mystical lands from an ancient Chinese literary work and create fantastic beasts as characters.
What is Chimeraland? Chimeraland is an upcoming MMORPG for PC, Android, and iOS. It will feature an open world that you can freely explore. Along the way, you will encounter all sorts of bizarre creatures and mystical places drawn from the ancient Chinese literary epic Shanhaijing.
Fantastic Beasts from Chinese Mythology
What are the highlights of Chimeraland? According to the developers, you can create a character from a multitude of options in Chimeraland. In addition to boring humans, bizarre beasts are also possible. So if you’ve always wanted to run around as a beastman, fox spirit, or strange bird, Chimeraland might be the game for you.
Additionally, you can find and catch all sorts of fantastic beasts in the game. According to the initial announcement, you can also somehow eat the creatures and thereby absorb their abilities, but this is said to be risky.
A small selection of the beasts you will encounter in Chimeraland.
What’s the story behind the Chinese legend? The ancient Chinese literary epic Shanhaijing (Classic of Mountains and Seas) is a kind of travel guide through the mystical lands beyond the Chinese border, where you can find almost everything that holds significance in the Chinese mythological world. So look forward to flying whales, phoenix birds, nine-tailed foxes, and even more bizarre creatures.
When is Chimeraland coming out? Currently, there is a Closed Beta (via the Chimeraland website) for Chimeraland, but it is only available for people from Canada or the Philippines. A release date or local betas are not currently known. However, the game is expected to enable crossplay with PC in addition to iOS and Android.
Are you looking for more exciting games for Mobile to bridge the waiting time for Chimeraland? Then you’re in luck because MeinMMO has already gathered various games that you might like. Just take a look at our list of the 9 best mobile MMORPGs for 2021 on iOS and Android.
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The rumor mill is churning, and a new leak speaks of fresh Icon cards for FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. We at MeinMMO reveal the leak and tell you which new Icon cards could be expected in the next FIFA installment.
This is what it’s about: Several FUT channels on Twitter report on a new leak regarding FIFA 22. It is said that EA has adjusted the FIFA code to add new Icon cards. Names of major football stars are being mentioned, who previously had no Icon cards in FIFA 21 and have already ended their careers.
This is a strong indication of new icons. However, it is unclear why the cards have shown up in the code of FIFA 21. Perhaps EA will release new Icon cards in an unknown event for FIFA 21? If that were the case, it is very likely that the cards will also be included in FIFA 22.
Will Mario Gomez get an Icon card in FIFA 22?
The following cards are being talked about: In addition to various big names in football, leaks also mention former German international Mario Gomez. He celebrated great successes in his career with VfB Stuttgart, Bayern Munich, AC Florence, and Beşiktaş Istanbul, and is set to return as an Icon in FIFA 22. He would be the second German forward Icon alongside Miroslav Klose.
But besides Gomez, other footballers are mentioned in the code of FIFA who could be introduced as Icon cards. There is talk of Brazilian defensive legend Cafu or Wayne Rooney, who hung up his football boots earlier this year . There might also be new Icon cards for Robin Van Persie or Iker Casillas if the leak proves true.
Here is the complete list of the supposed legends for FIFA 22:
Cafu
Iker Casillas
Wayne Rooney
Robin Van Persie
Alfredo di Stefano
Luis Fabiano
Mario Gomez
Whether there is actually something to the leaks cannot be said at the moment. We are certainly excited and will wait to see which Icon cards EA will present for FIFA 22. The legends we hope to see in the next FIFA installment are presented here:
The MMORPG Elyon is set to release in the fourth quarter of 2021 in the West. We at MeinMMO conducted an interview with the developer Bluehole (TERA, PUBG) and the publisher Kakao Games and discussed Elyon with them.
What kind of game is it? Elyon is an MMORPG focused on action-packed combat, dungeons, and PvP in an open world. Two factions fight for dominance in the endgame areas and in instanced realm battles.
Elyon was originally announced as Ascent: Infinite Realm and at that time focused on steampunk, a lot of PvE, and aerial battles.
In early 2020, a significant overhaul of the MMORPG was announced. The focus shifted towards more PvP and away from aerial combat.
At the end of 2020, Elyon officially launched in Korea, and the first beta in the West took place in May 2021.
We asked the developers where they see the strengths of the game and why they believe Elyon can succeed with us. For those wanting an overview of Elyon, here is our preview report:
“There aren’t many MMORPGs that offer so much freedom to a character”
What makes Elyon special? A unique feature of Elyon is the skill system. Each skill in the game offers different versions that you can unlock and from which you can use one. Thus, the abilities gain an additional effect such as stun or dash, hit more targets, or change from a melee to a ranged attack.
In the skill system and generally in character development, Jim, the project manager at Kakao Games, sees a great strength:
Elyon offers a vast amount of character customization options, not just visually, but also functionally. There aren’t many MMORPGs that offer so much freedom to a character. That’s why I believe that people who enjoy developing metas will definitely enjoy the game – especially in a “realm vs. realm-setting”, where teamwork can propel you miles ahead.
Jim from Kakao Games in an interview with MeinMMO
Since Elyon is developed by the same company that created the MMORPG TERA, we obviously wanted to know where the developers see the advantages of the new game. Here, Sunwook, the director of Bluehole, mainly referred to character development:
TERA has a very sophisticated combat system, but there’s always a “best answer”, meaning players don’t have to constantly experiment with different builds. This can make combat feel a bit boring. In this regard, Elyon offers a more active and free combat system that doesn’t have fixed answers. Instead, it invites experimentation.
Another significant difference is that the main content in TERA is group dungeons, while Elyon focuses more on larger content involving many more players. Elyon does have dungeons, but they are just one of many different things that players can enjoy.
Sunwook from Bluehole in an interview with MeinMMO
How is the balance between the factions? Much of Elyon revolves around battles between the two factions. Some players have expressed concerns that imbalance between the factions could negatively affect the content. Sunwook has promised that in the West, attention will also be paid to maintaining balance:
We are considering balancing faction-based content by limiting the number of players who can participate in them. In situations where faction balance becomes a problem, such as in the open world, we have options like applying a balance buff for that specific situation.
Sunwook from Bluehole in an interview with MeinMMO
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Adjustments to the Marketplace and UI
How is Elyon adapting for the West? In the beta in May, it became clear that Elyon has some mechanics that are not well received by Western players. One of them was the 5% loss of experience points upon death. Sunwook explained to us:
This [XP loss] is meant to make players care more about not dying and focus on the fight. We believe that players can completely avoid dying if they focus on the game. And it will be easier through better equipment and customizing skills. It’s a mechanism for more immersive gameplay.
We also have a system that allows players to recover lost experience to reduce the stress it causes.
Sunwook from Bluehole in an interview with MeinMMO
However, there are also some things that the developers want to adjust for the upcoming beta in August and until the release of Elyon:
In terms of game content, there wasn’t a critical point that needed to be addressed, but there were a number of “quality of life” changes that people requested and that are either already being resolved in later builds of the game or being implemented by us.
For example, we will remove the time window on battlefields during CBT2 and add a function to scale and move the UI.
The biggest change will be on the marketplace, where we will introduce a min/max price limit system for EU/NA.
Jim from Kakao Games in an interview with MeinMMO
What about the Elyon shop?
We also addressed the topic of the cash shop. This is similarly set up in Korea as in Black Desert and offers items like:
Materials for upgrading equipment
Items that can prevent the destruction of equipment
Pets that help with looting and provide small buffs
Premium buffs such as more loot and more XP
Storage/inventory expansions
However, in the first beta in the West, the shop was disabled. When we inquired during the interview, we were referred to the closed beta in August:
What the cash shop will include exactly is a topic we cannot address at the moment. What I can say is that we will open the shop in closed beta 2. There, you will not only see which products are offered but also have the opportunity to try purchasing with free rubies – the paid currency.
We will write a post in the coming weeks that will provide more insights into the cash shop, and we look forward to your feedback.
The release version of Elyon is expected to lag only a few months behind
What’s next for Elyon in the West? The closed beta 2 has already been announced for August, but without a fixed date. A version playable there will roughly correspond to a version from June in Korea, with respect to game content and balance.
At release, we should receive a version that is as close as possible to the Korean one. Generally, the goal is a global version, as Jim explains:
Our goal is to work with a global build in terms of content. At launch, we will certainly be a little behind – maybe one or two months – but we want to catch up as quickly as possible.
Jim from Kakao Games in an interview with MeinMMO
Lastly, Jim revealed to us that Elyon will be available not only through Kakao Games but also on Steam (via Steam). There, the release date is listed as “Fall 2021”.
Elyon is one of many MMORPGs set to release in 2021. You can find all other highlights for 2021 here:
The former Orc chief Garrosh Hellscream makes a final appearance in World of Warcraft. See here what happens to him in the raid Sanctum of Domination.
Even though the most exciting aspect of the new WoW raid “Sanctum of Domination” is the fight against Sylvanas and the much-discussed cinematic, there is also a second, smaller cutscene that deals with another important character. We learn what happens to the soul of a well-known Orc: Garrosh Hellscream.
Spoiler warning: This article and video discuss a story element from the new raid “Sanctum of Domination”. If you don’t want to know how it ends, you should not continue reading.
Who is Garrosh Hellscream? Garrosh Hellscream was the son of Grom Hellscream, known by many from Warcraft III as one of the clan leaders of the Orcs. Garrosh first appeared in “The Burning Crusade” and was gradually built up as the Warchief of the Horde throughout the expansions. In Cataclysm, he took on this role and plunged the Alliance and Horde into a devastating war. He committed many cruel acts, such as dropping a mana bomb on a city.
During “Mists of Pandaria”, Garrosh becomes the antagonist, ultimately using the power of the Old Gods to fulfill his dream of a “true Horde”. In “Warlords of Draenor”, he then flees to Draenor, where he is ultimately killed by Thrall in a cinematic.
Where can Garrosh be found in the Sanctum of Domination? There, Garrosh is a rather passive part of the boss fight against Dormazain. He is mainly used to extract Anima from him.
At the end of the fight, however, Garrosh is freed, and this small cutscene in in-game graphics is played:
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What happens to Garrosh? After the fight, Garrosh takes one of the fallen weapons from Dormazain and delivers a brief monologue clarifying his motives and views. Translated, he says:
They said I must be held accountable for my crimes… make amends for my sins. But every choice I’ve made, I would proudly make again. I bow to no one. Not you, not the Jailer, and not that coward Thrall. FOR THE HORDE!
Garrosh then leaps forward with the weapon at Dormazain, destroying him—and himself at the same time. In the end, only a small pile of ash or Stygia remains.
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Basically, Blizzard gives Garrosh a “final hurrah” here and makes it clear once again that Garrosh made his choices himself and would stand by them. He was not driven by the Old Gods and chose this path, which he would choose again at any time. Moreover, this is Garrosh’s first “honorable” and self-chosen death that many Orcs wish for.
What do you think of this final appearance of Garrosh Hellscream? A cool “second” exit? Or disappointing to see him go out like this?
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Some players react confused to League of Legends : The summer event “Sentinels of Light” is coming up. But the new skin “Thresh Unbound” suddenly turns the ghostly monster with hooks and chains into a significantly more attractive version. But does that fit the character? The majority of players say: No!
As part of the event, 5 new skins are coming to LoL.
The skin “Thresh Unbound” transforms the ghostly monster Thresh (skull as head, chains, hooks, green glow) into a contender for “Sexiest Man Alive”.
Summer event “Sentinels of Light” starts this week in LoL
What is going on in League of Legends? Riot Games has announced a summer event for LoL: “Sentinels of Light”. The event starts on July 8. Everything that happens in the event is meant to become part of the story of LoL. Therefore, all skins and cosmetics coming with the new event are supposed to impact the lore of LoL and the worlds of other games in the LoL universe.
Rengar, Pyke, and Graves will join the Sentinels of Light
The “Dark Side” will be reinforced by Miss Fortune and Thresh
In practical terms for LoL, it means new skins are coming for these 5 champions. Riot Games has already shown the skins.
This is the discussion around Thresh: With the new skins, the skin of “Unbound Thresh” seems somewhat confusing to some.
Because Thresh, the Chain Warden is actually an “undead monster” in LoL, who has a burning skull as his face. Thresh is portrayed in the lore of LoL as “cunning and ambitious, a restless spirit”.
In his new look, he proudly shows off a six-pack, walks around with an attractive face, and looks quite sexy.
This unsettles some fans.
Thresh Unbound: Some criticize that the skin does not fit the character.
Thresh represents the banality of evil – he must not be cool!
As one user on TikTok says: It makes no sense at all. Thresh is a creepy, obsessed, and narcissistic guy who meticulously ensures he gets what he deserves and who wants to take revenge on everyone for even the slightest injustice. Moreover, he is probably a serial killer. But the most important thing about him is: He is not cool. He is evil, but nothing special. The evil is banal.
This would essentially be a very normal guy who only becomes interesting because an interesting villain accidentally turned him into a monster.
If Thresh is now transformed into a “sexy e-boy”, that would be a betrayal of the character. Even if Thresh had the ability to project his appearance onto himself, something embarrassing would come out of it, since his soul is so petty, but the new skin makes Thresh appear as cool as he sees himself. That can’t be.
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Also on reddit, the skin is seen rather critically (via reddit). The lore contains a picture of Thresh before his transformation: He looked absolutely normal and inconspicuous. Why Riot depicts him this way now is incomprehensible to many.
The new skin seems like an insider joke from Riot Games: Players wish for more “love for the monsters”, more from Rek’Sai, Cho’Gath, Trundle, and Fiddlesticks, and instead, Riot Games makes one of the monsters like Thresh into a “sexy guy”.
Apparently, however, Thresh’s “ghost version” is so iconic and popular that the “sexy version” does not have many fans.
LoL is a huge game and fans frequently discuss the heroes and their look:
In Destiny 2, the Solstice event now allows you to lift Eliksni hatchlings like the little Simba from Disney’s “The Lion King”. The Guardians celebrate the nostalgia, but it’s not cheap.
The Guardians are all about the cute baby Fallen, who conquered all hearts right at the start of Season 14. The little rascal is now stealing the show in the new summer event.
Previously, Guardians could only admire the cute alien offspring from a distance – but that’s over now: You can now lift the little guys like the little lion Simba from the Disney hit “The Lion King” into the sky.
This is how you play The Lion King: The event Solstice of Heroes, which started on July 6, brought new content – also for the Eververse. Here you will find the new emote “Eliksni Hatchling” (eng. Eliksni Hatchling).
Like the monkey Rafiki at Disney, your Guardian raises the swaddled baby alien high so that everyone can admire the sprout. The space Simba honors the gesture with a sweet giggle – or whatever Eliksni hatchlings produce. By the way, Eliksni is what the aliens call themselves; humans disparagingly call them Fallen.
As one of the first US magazines, Polygon reported on the Eliksni babies, which you can now lift like Simba. Check out the new emote in action here:
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How much does the new emote cost? The gesture “Eliksni Hatchling” costs 1,000 silver. That’s about €10 if you buy the premium currency in the store (it gets a bit cheaper depending on the bundle size).
The price of 1,000 silver corresponds to that of a whole season – but it’s completely normal for exotic emotes in Destiny 2.
Is Simba also available for Glimmer? Many cosmetics can also be bought with the earnable currency Glimmer in the Eververse. However, the Simba emote seems to be available only for silver in the store during the Solstice event. This is at least what dataminers are reporting on sites like TodayInDestiny.com.
But the predictions regarding event items are never 100% accurate – we cannot completely rule out the purchase option with Glimmer. At the latest next year for the Solstice, the emote should also be available for earnable currency, as is tradition.
If you don’t just want to cuddle with the cute Eliksni in-game, you can also do that in the real world:
This is how the Guardians rule: The already nostalgic Guardians are all about the combo of baby alien and Simba. Under the Twitter post, you can already see that many players shout “Shut up and take my dust” – a reference to a meme that celebrates willing spending of money.
When they are then informed that they will need silver for the purchase, the disappointment is great. Because many Guardians agree: They absolutely need to lift Eliksni hatchlings like Simba. But other users chime in with “the next paycheck will be blown on that” – hopefully, there’s still something left for living expenses after the 1,000 silver.
Of course, we also find numerous references to “The Lion King” under the post. Some Guardians even noticed that the info text of the emote pokes fun at the classic. It says in Destiny 2 “The Eternal Ether Cycle” – a clear reference to the earworm song “Circle of Life”, which makes the film so unforgettable.
Here you can indulge in nostalgia and listen to the song as well as see the iconic intro, at the end of which Simba is raised high:
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What do you think of the obsession with the Eliksni hatchlings? Just cute and sweet, or do you admire Bungie’s marketing more? Or are you not even reading this anymore because you’re continuously lifting the little space Simba over your head? Let us know in the comments.
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In Pokémon GO, extensive changes have gone live that are being seen by more and more players. These include updates to the Pokédex and the map – but not everything is working yet.
What is changing in the Pokédex: After the improved Pokédex was first tested by some trainers, the new feature is now reaching for the birthday event more and more players. The update: You can now filter by different Pokémon categories in the Pokédex. For example, you can display the Crypto, Event, or Shiny Pokémon you have collected so far.
This way, you can better track which monsters you have already caught shiny variants of and which ones you might want to hunt again. However, the feature is not functioning as trainers had hoped.
You can now filter by more categories
What the community says: In the Pokémon GO subreddit, trainers noticed that the Pokédex still has its gaps. Because although players have already caught some Pokémon, these are forgotten in the Pokédex.
An example shows a trainer from the UK who is trying out the feature for the first time: “Everything is based only on what you have in the box when you get the Dex. For example, mine does not show a Bidiza in the perfect Dex that I caught during the last event and evolved yesterday. So it obviously never tracked anything, not even a few days ago” (via reddit).
Another writes: “The different Dexes confuse me. I know that “Erlöst”, “Event” and “Crypto” are not correct, but I’m pretty sure my “Shiny” Dex is okay” (via reddit)
Many players had hoped that the improved Pokédex would display more historical data. However, in many categories, it seems that already sent or evolved monsters are missing. Additionally, in some trainers, some categories still seem to be absent.
More changes to the map are live
What else has changed: In addition to the Pokédex, the dynamic sky has now gone live in more locations. This feature visually represents the weather in a more realistic way in the game and beautifies the game.
Moreover, an update to the map itself seems to have occurred: more up-to-date street data has been added. So it’s possible that you’re now seeing more or different streets than before.
While the sky feature is well-received in the community, there is still discussion about the streets. Here, it apparently involves outdated data, as some players noted in their neighborhood (via reddit).
Additionally, there are isolated trainers who are currently seeing a completely empty map and are unable to play properly (via reddit). However, these seem to be isolated cases.
How does the update look for you? Is your neighborhood now displayed better? And how does the Pokédex look for you? Tell us in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers!
In Destiny 2, players are missing an Exotic. However, leaks indicate that it should be available on July 7th. A crossover, tradition, and a secret weapon Exo that was revealed too early are all said to be related in the season of Splicer.
What are the players missing? In Destiny 2, the Season 14, the season of Splicer, is running. The storytelling this time is top-notch, there are 2 new seasonal activities, and numerous new weapons invite experimentation. But one weapon is missed by the Guardians: Their 2nd seasonal Exotic.
Here, we explain why many Guardians see today’s July 7th as the deadline for the secret weapon. Three reasons suggest that we will expand our arsenal – but beware: Spoiler warning! We will look at leaks and speculations that are not yet live in the game.
Reason 1 – the tradition: Since Bungie shifted to the current season model for Destiny 2 in 2019, there has always been one weapon Exotic available for free in the Season Pass and one Exo through seasonal activities.
The Stasis pistol Cryosthesia 77K and Vex Mythoclast from the raid “Glass Chamber”
For tradition’s sake, Bungie must hide the 2nd Exo somewhere, right? Technically, there is even a 2nd Exotic – but that would be the raid weapon Vex Mythoclast. This Exotic doesn’t have much to do with seasonal content. It’s part of the freely accessible content from the Content Vault, which is not subject to any conditions.
Reason 2 – Did Bungie reveal it? Right at the beginning of the season, Guardians discovered strange oracles and occurrences in the lost sectors of the Shattered Isles. It was assumed that they were riddles for the catalyst of the Vex Mythoclast. But that was and still is not the case.
In the meantime, the mysterious events have been quietly patched out of the game. Many Guardians are sure that we will see this mystery again later in Season 14. Although the seasonal story is currently on hold, it is supposed to continue on August 10th with the “Epilogue” about Savathûn, the endless night, and the deeds of Vex-ghost Quria.
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Currently, the summer event “Sundown of Heroes” 2021 is taking place. But today, on July 7th, the chances for a new Exotic are said to be quite high.
On July 7th, Destiny and Halo are supposed to celebrate a crossover birthday
Reason 3 – Bungie Day: Bungie, the studio behind Destiny, was founded in July 1991 and is celebrating its 30th birthday. The anniversary is supposed to be celebrated today, on July 7th – Bungie Day. Leaks reveal:
Destiny 2 is supposed to receive the iconic Magnum from Halo as a new weapon. This gun was really OP in the PvP battles of Halo Combat Evolved (2001) and some veterans still have nightmares from the headshots.
More content from Destiny 1 is supposed to be retrieved from the Content Vault.
With “many” Exotic quests and festive armor, Bungie celebrates Halo and the ancient game Marathon (1994) in Destiny 2.
The leak also mentions that there will be new content via a bundle in the shop.
Players assume that the Halo Magnum is supposed to come to Destiny 2 as Exotic. If the old weapon were implemented 1 to 1 in Destiny, we would probably expect a pistol with strong zoom and incredibly high headshot damage. Since a new Halo installment is set to release this year, such a crossover would be great advertising.
Other Guardians, however, assume that Bungie is pushing the anniversary celebrations back a bit, as the Sundown event just started. They anticipate new information in this week’s blog post (in the night of Friday, July 9th).
What do you think, is there anything to the 2nd seasonal Exotic? Do you firmly believe that we will receive another weapon, possibly already today for Bungie Day? Or does Destiny break with tradition in Season 14? Let us know in the comments.
The great “Sylvanas drama” can begin. Check out the cinematic here that shows how the fate of the Shadowlands from World of Warcraft changes.
While we in Europe are still waiting for the weekly reset on Wednesday, players in America are already mastering the new raid in World of Warcraft. The Sanctum of Domination is available on normal and heroic difficulty – and the first guilds have already finished.
This is accompanied by the new cinematic that plays after the battle against Sylvanas Windrunner.
Spoiler warning! If you do not want to know what happens after the Sylvanas fight, do not continue reading. You have been warned.
The fight against Sylvanas ends with a cinematic.
When does the cinematic play? The cinematic plays after the last boss in the “Sanctum of Domination”, the final battle against Sylvanas Windrunner. She confronts the players as the last hurdle and defends Zovaal, the Jailer, while he tries to implement his plans.
Here you can watch the new video:
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This is what is seen in the cinematic: The cinematic shows Zovaal, the Jailer, achieving his goal. He extracts a sphere from the Arbiter and implants it into the hole in his chest. This gives him a new form and he becomes whole again.
He is so powerful that he captures all the great heroes of Azeroth with a single gesture and brings them under his control.
Sylvanas points out to Zovaal that now they have everything needed. But Zovaal explains that he will create a new reality in which “everyone will serve.” Sylvanas hears these words that change in her mind. They are no longer Zovaal’s words, but those of the Lich King. Sylvanas turns against Zovaal and attacks him – but he simply intercepts the shot.
Sylvanas declares that she will “never serve.” Zovaal only finds that “regrettable” and tells that Sylvanas has helped him restore something. He will now return this “favor.” He takes out a soul crystal, breaks it, and throws it at Sylvanas.
Sylvanas then weakens, falls to the ground, and her eyes begin to glow blue. Zovaal and Anduin step through a portal and disappear. Sylvanas loses consciousness and the heroes of Azeroth approach her threateningly – this is where the video ends.
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What does the cinematic mean for Shadowlands? The Jailer has achieved his goal. He has reached the peak of power and that is just when Sylvanas turned away from him. She seems to have undergone a change of heart and turns against Zovaal. But what he has done to her is not entirely clear. Did he complete Sylvanas’ soul again? And what will the heroes now do with Sylvanas?
How did you like the cinematic? Are you satisfied with Sylvanas’ fate? Or is it all terrible what Blizzard has done to her?
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Battle Cry of Freedom is a new realistic historical war game now available on Steam. The simulation was first announced in 2012 – so it has been in development for quite a while. However, the developers have a lot planned.
What kind of game is this? Battle Cry of Freedom is set in the 19th century, during the American Civil War. This war is also the backdrop for the war simulation.
You take on the role of a US soldier or a Confederate and fight on vast battlefields for victory. The realistic shooter can be played in both first-person and third-person – although “shooter” may not quite capture the genre.
Indie developer Flying Squirrel Games has been working on Battle Cry for Freedom since at least 2012. It was first announced back then. Now, the war game has its own page on Steam (via Steam).
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A little official gameplay from the developers’ pioneer.
What are the features? On the Steam page, the developer boasts various features – primarily massive matches. You should be able to come together with up to 300 players in one round. Additionally:
destructible and realistic environments
divisions: infantry, artillery, and specialists
various roles such as snipers, musicians with over 50 songs, gunners, and engineers
over 120 unique weapons, 70 types of ammunition, and 20 cannons
melee combat with fixed bayonets
14 different battlefields
realistic ballistics
dynamically changing times of day and weather
regiments (clans)
Uniforms, weapons, and environments are designed to be historically accurate and detailed. You can customize your soldiers as you like.
When and where will the game be released? Although the game already has a Steam page, the release is set for 2022. So far, the platform known is only PC.
Flying Squirrel Games has previously worked on historical games. The developers are behind the DLC “Napoleonic Wars” for Mount & Blade: Warband. Since its release in April 2012, the DLC has accumulated 2,902 reviews on Steam, of which 89% are positive (“very positive”, via Steam).
Whether the wait of ten years by the time it releases will be worth it remains to be seen.
If you’re looking for new material until then, you might be interested in “Hell Let Loose.” While the shooter is set in World War II at a different time, it also focuses on detail and realism:
The new week in Destiny 2 surprisingly offers many opportunities to shape the Guardian’s everyday life. Today, on July 6th, a visit to the Glass Chamber is worthwhile, the Festival of the Lost starts and new and rehashed loot is to be hunted. What does the fresh weekly reset offer in detail?
There’s a lot to do today: If you have successfully downloaded the new patch 3.2.1, there’s a lot going on in Destiny 2. The mid-season update brought with it the “Festival of the Lost“. So visit Eva Levante in the Tower and get to earning the radiant event armor and event weapon (see title image).
But also, Season 14 shows that it hasn’t spent all its ammo yet:
The sandbox has been significantly shaken up. In PvE, you’ll enjoy a buff for the Sleeper Simulant and in PvP, meta weapons like shotguns and 120 hand cannons have been nerfed – which weapons will dominate now? The important buffs and nerfs of update 3.2.1
A new challenge awaits you in the raid at the Gatekeeper: “Strangers in Time” requires you to kill Wyverns and Vex Minotaurs (Praetorians) in the portal at the same time. Shoot the Wyverns down first and give them the finishing blow in parallel or take them out with a super directly while the relic bearer deals with the Minotaur.
The seasonal story of Season 14 is taking a break for now. Only on August 10th will the events surrounding Savathûn and the endless night continue – as revealed by the roadmap. What other reasons does the new reset bring to log in?
Fallen S.A.B.E.R – show the Great Shank who’s boss.
This week, the fusion rifle Plug One.1 is in the Nightfall loot pool. If you manage to get through the leaderboard, you can snag the better master version. Throughout the week, you’ll receive double loot in the Nightfall.
Playlist Strikes have the following modifiers:
Voidburn
Heavyweight
Blackout
The elemental burn remains the same throughout the week, the other modifiers rotate daily.
Visit the statue in the Tower during the event
Crucible: Lord Shaxx offers these PvP modes:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Dynamics Control
Petra Venj is at the pavilion in the area “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. The curse cycle restarts and Curse Week 1 is active. Additionally, you can prove yourself in the 5th Ascendant Challenge.
Sources for top loot in Season 14 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the Season of the Splicer, the maximum power level of your gear rises to 1,320. That is a relatively small jump of only +10 (from the previous Season 13). This aims 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), which can bring you above 1,310:
Achieve at least 100,000 points as a team in the Nightfall: Trial by Fire (+2)
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
Eververse’s Glimmer Highlights
The Festival of the Lost brings summer-themed ghost shells
What does Tess have on offer?
The exotic ghost shell “Cabana Shell”
The exotic ghost shell “Archipelago Height”
The exotic Sparrow “Eira’s Grace”
The exotic emote “Capturing Rays”
The exotic ornament “Racing Lepus” for Jade Rabbit
How are you starting the new Destiny week? Are you looking forward to the return of the European Air Zone as part of the Festival of the Lost? Are you excited to farm the armor or have you moved on from this grind or would you rather sweat it out in the raid? Let us know in the comments.
We at MeinMMO will take a look at the event and provide you with tips.
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The former pro Niclas “Pengu” Mouritzen is one of the best players in the world in Rainbow Six Siege. Recently, he revealed that many pros have been exploiting a bug in the tactical shooter. A week later, Ubisoft announced that the flaw would be fixed.
No one was supposed to report the bug for fear it would then be fixed – it was just too useful.
A former pro has now reported the bug, and it should be removed in a few weeks.
“5 minutes of testing” ends years of bug
What kind of exploit is this? Due to a glitch, it is possible in Rainbow Six Siege to suppress the sound when preparing a fragmentation grenade or C4. Both explosives are typically instantly lethal.
Usually, a sound indicates that an opponent is deploying the corresponding gadget – like the characteristic clicking when the pin is pulled from a grenade. Sound plays an enormous role in Rainbow Six, as movements, reloading, or grenades indicate where opponents are and what they are doing.
By suppressing the noises, players were able to completely rob opponents of their reaction time and catch them off guard. According to Pengu, nearly every pro took advantage of this reproducible bug without reporting it. After all, it was a significant advantage.
However, after he ended his career himself and has not played for the well-known e-sports team G2 since March, he forwarded the bug to Ubisoft.
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This is what the bug looks like. Or rather: this is what it sounds like. Or … well, this is what it sounds like not.
What happens now: Ubisoft employee Eric Pope has now confirmed that the bug will be fixed in the upcoming update Y6S2.2 (Year 6, Season 2.2). The update will be released “sometime in the next few weeks” (via Twitter.com).
Pengu himself writes: “If you report a bug with a video of reproduction, it will be taken care of. A three-year-old bug will be fixed after five minutes of testing in a private game” (via Twitter.com).
At least among pros, the exploit is said to have been widespread. How many players were aware of it is hard to say. For most matches, the bug fix will likely have minimal impact – if any, then among the top-tier players.
However, E-sports may become somewhat more exciting because strong amateur teams that were unaware of the exploit now have slightly better chances against the pros.
Rainbow Six Siege: How to watch the German League
All information, announcements, and streaming plans for the major German-speaking GSA league.
Sometimes, this tiny chance is enough to turn a match around. Amateurs and pros are currently competing against each other in the ongoing GSA League 2021, the e-sports tournament for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. There, newcomers are vying for a spot in the EU League, the professional sector of Rainbow Six.
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