Currently, a birthday is being celebrated at Pokémon GO, and fittingly, there is a new artwork to admire. It features some exciting Pokémon. But is this a hint at a forthcoming release of the monsters?
What kind of artwork is this? Currently, the event for the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO is taking place. Accordingly, there is much discussion on the Pokémon GO social media channels about the history of the game, while monsters like the anniversary Pikachu and Shiny Flampion are appearing on the map.
On Twitter, the official illustration for the 5th anniversary of Pokémon GO has now also been shared.
There are various contents visible that are already in the game or are expected to come. Among them are the Eevee evolution Feelinara, the upcoming GO Fest Pokémon Meloetta, and monsters like Viscora, Lucario, and of course Pikachu.
However, the image also shows some things that have not yet appeared or been announced in the game. You can see the illustration here:
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Mega Mewtwo X and new starters – But a nearby release is not guaranteed
These are the most exciting Pokémon in the image: A striking feature at the top center of the image is definitely Mega Mewtwo X. The rare legendary Pokémon Mewtwo has two Mega Evolutions in the main series: the Y and X versions.
The X version shown in the image currently has the highest attack value of all Pokémon and is likely to become a sought-after target in Pokémon GO. After all, Mewtwo is already one of the absolute top attackers in Pokémon GO – its Mega Evolution would take it to the next level.
Mega Mewtwo X is featured in the image for the 5th anniversary
In addition to Mega Mewtwo X, there are also three Pokémon that you should recognize if you have played the seventh generation of Pokémon. For the image features the starter monsters from the Sun/Moon games:
Bauz
Flamiau
Robball
Bauz is of the Grass & Flying type, Flamiau belongs to the Fire type, and Robball completes the trio as the Water starter.
Why one should wait with anticipation: Several trainers hope that due to the monsters in the birthday image, Mega Mewtwo and also the Gen-7 starters could soon arrive in the game. However, this is not certain, as some users in the Pokémon GO subreddit point out: “Before everyone loses their minds over Mega Mewtwo X, one should remember that both Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Lucario were on the poster for the 4th anniversary.”
In last year’s image, Mega Mewtwo Y was hidden between Zekrom and Reshiram
Indeed, both Mega Lucario and the Y version of Mega Mewtwo are included in last year’s collage – and still have not made it into Pokémon GO. However, Generation 6 starters and generally Mega Evolutions are visible in the game that have already made it into Pokémon GO.
It is to be expected that eventually, all monsters in the image will be available in the game – but whether it will be sooner or later remains open for now.
For those who want to collect candies for a possible Mega Mewtwo, a chance will come soon: Mewtwo will replace Deoxys in raids and will also be encounterable at the GO Fest alongside other legendary bosses in raids. What else is happening this month can be seen in our event overview for July in Pokémon GO.
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Nintendo has introduced its latest Switch model. However, the new OLED model is not necessarily what users expected from a “Nintendo Switch Pro“. MeinMMO presents the new model.
Many users had expected that the manufacturer would announce a new console this year. A new Switch model was among the hottest rumors of E3 2021. Now, the manufacturer has indeed introduced a new model, which is set to be released on October 8, 2021.
What did Nintendo introduce? The manufacturer has now officially introduced the Nintendo Switch OLED model (via Nintendo.com). The main focus is primarily on the new display rather than an increase in performance that some users had hoped for from the next Switch model.
MeinMMO presents the new console and explains the differences compared to the current Nintendo Switch, and why the initial feedback is lukewarm.
New “Switch Pro” offers plenty of detail improvements but no more power
With the OLED model, Nintendo is making some detail improvements to its console. Here are the most important changes:
What changes:
Instead of a 6.2-inch LED screen, the new model receives a 7-inch OLED screen. The resolution in handheld mode remains at 720p, as does the TV resolution of full HD (1080p).
The internal storage is increased from 32 GB to 64 GB. You can also add additional storage just like the previous model.
The OLED model gets an improved internal audio output.
The docking station also receives a LAN port for wired internet.
What does not change? The screen resolution remains at the old resolution. There is also officially no performance upgrade for the existing hardware.
Various views of the Nintendo Switch OLED model
What we still don’t know: We cannot yet say whether the battery life of the OLED model will be significantly longer or at least better than that of the old Nintendo Switch, as we currently lack benchmarks or usable facts.
What does the new Nintendo Switch look like? Officially, the Nintendo Switch OLED model comes in white and neon red/blue. You can watch the full presentation of the new model in the official YouTube video embedded here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mHq6Y7JSmg
The official trailer for the Nintendo Switch OLED model
When will the Nintendo Switch OLED model be released? The console will be officially released on October 8, 2021, and you can purchase it directly from Nintendo.
Nintendo Switch OLED model – Many users hoped for a “real” upgrade with more power
Some speculated on an even faster Nvidia graphics chip and even hoped that ray tracing or at least Nvidia’s DLSS technology would find its way onto the console. For example, the Japanese site Gamepedia speculated on a significantly improved model (via Gamepedia.jp).
Many hoped that Nintendo would introduce a Switch Pro as a meaningful upgrade either for its own console or as a new model. For many, a new Ethernet port or the OLED screen is not enough to justify purchasing the console – especially if they already own a model.
How users are reacting: For example, there is already a heated discussion about the new model on Reddit, and reactions are lukewarm (via reddit.com). There are now over 4,000 comments about the new console:
“Guys, this is just a Switch with an OLED screen and Ethernet port.”
“I eagerly waited to spend my hard-earned money on a Switch with better battery life and 4K. The likelihood that I will buy this is 0%.”
“A good thing for anyone who hasn’t bought a Switch yet (and is willing to spend a few extra dollars), less good for those who wanted a performance upgrade. On the other hand, it’s not like they ever promised one.”
However, there are also comments that take the presentation in stride. Nintendo has not officially promised a “Nintendo Switch Pro” or a possible “performance upgrade,” but only speculations from some users. Many see the OLED display as a sensible upgrade.
What do you think about the new model? Do you like the improvements of the Nintendo Switch or do you think the upgrades are too few?
Anyone looking to top up their wallet before the launch of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker or trying to save enough Gil for their own house will find a quick tip here to make money. With the Gourmet crafting, it’s not that complicated to achieve.
What is this about? This guide is aimed at players who own Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers and are looking for a way to earn money quickly. Maybe you returned because of the current great popularity of the game and now want to make some money.
In one afternoon, you can earn between 1.6 and 1.8 million Gil, depending on your luck and the number of your allowances. However, you will need the crafting profession of Gourmet at least level 79. With this, you can create the item “Coffee Cookie”. If you are at level 80, it becomes a bit easier.
What makes this method so special? The nice thing about this method is that you don’t have to compete with other players. You don’t have to worry about someone defeating a monster from which you need a special item, and you also don’t have to push through sellers at the market board.
Furthermore, you can use this method entirely by yourself, as you don’t need to form a group to tackle a dungeon or raid.
How to make Coffee Cookies and earn money – Here’s how
What are the requirements? First of all, you need to have the crafting profession of Gourmet at level 79 or 80. This unlocks the required recipe. Ideally, you also have the gathering profession Botanist at level 78 or higher. This allows you to collect the necessary ingredients yourself and save money.
Additionally, you need supply allowances to accept a crafting allowances quest. You receive 3 of these allowances every 12 hours, thus 6 per day. You can have a maximum of 100 of these allowances (called Leves in English) at the same time. Your current number can be seen in the supply menu, but you share this across all classes.
Where do I need to go now? If you meet the requirements, you can head to Crystarium in the region of Norvrandt. This is the first major city in the Shadowbringers expansion. Go to the area “The Canopy”. Walk or teleport with the Aetherytes to the point “Community Workshop”.
There you’ll find the NPC Eirikur, a Hrothgar who distributes the crafting allowances. The allowance of interest to you is in the category of crafting allowances under level 78 and is called “Really Gluttonous”. It’s important that you can submit 3x 3 cookies per allowance. After you submit the first 3, you will be asked if you want to submit more. Definitely do that!
You can find the crafting allowances next to the “Community Workshop” Aetherytes in Crystarium.
You can even further increase your profit by only submitting HQ cookies. This gives you a 100% bonus on top. Although the reward per crafting allowance varies slightly, this way you will maximize your profit.
How much money can I make with this method in the long term? Since you receive 6 allowances per day, you can complete it a total of 180 times in a month. On average, you receive 3,000 Gil per allowance.
If you submit 9 cookies per allowance, you will receive 9,000 Gil. If the cookies are of high quality, your profit doubles to an average of 18,000 Gil.
However, you will only earn these amounts if you do not have to purchase ingredients and elemental crystals. You mainly need fire crystals for this. So it’s worth having a botanist.
With your 6 daily allowances, you can therefore average about 108,000 Gil per day with this method. If you have accumulated 100 allowances and do not use them otherwise, you can earn between 1.6 and 1.8 million Gil with the Coffee Cookies.
You receive the crafting allowance from Eirikur. You submit the cookies to Moyce.
The ingredients for Coffee Cookies
What ingredients do I need for the cookies? The recipe for Coffee Cookies is relatively simple. For 3 Coffee Cookies, you need:
1x Highland Flour
5x Highland Wheat (turns into 3x Highland Flour) and 7x Fire Crystal
1x Coffee Bean
1x Garden Turnip Sugar
5x Garden Turnip (turns into 3 Garden Turnip Sugar) and 6x Fire Crystal
7x Fire Crystal and 7x Water Crystal
If you have saved 100 allowances – because you have not used them like me and thus reached the maximum – then you need for 900 cookies:
500 Highland Wheat
300 Coffee Beans
500 Garden Turnips
2100 Water Crystals
3400 Fire Crystals
However, you should expect that both the crafting of the 100 recipes and the submission of 900 cookies may take some time.
Is it difficult to make the cookies? Basically, anyone with a level 80 Gourmet and level 80 gear should be able to make the cookies without any issues. If you have a full set of Artisan’s Holy Gear for white crafting certificates, it shouldn’t be a problem. If you don’t have this yet, you should farm it and invest in the gear.
But even with the first full gear for level 80, you can achieve a high quality of cookies. You can buy the armor and tools of item level 430 in Crystarium. However, the accessories can only be found at the market board or crafted yourself. With the gear, you should be able to achieve a high quality with a bit of practice.
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Where can I gather the ingredients? You can gather the ingredients in the Shadowbringers zones, specifically in Kholusia and Il Mheg. You can find the Highland Wheat in the south of the map in the area around Sea View. Just teleport to Werfting.
The Coffee Beans can also be found in Kholusia. Fly to the Gravel Fields in the northwest of the map or teleport to Tomra and head south. You unlock access to the northern part of Kholusia later in the Shadowbringers story. If you’re not that far yet, ask a friend to fly you to the Aetheryte.
Garden Turnips can be found in Il Mheg, near the Wool Path by the shore of the Great Mirror. The shortest way to get there is via the Aetheryte near Lydha Lran.
Coffee beans in Kholusia
Highland wheat in Kholusia
Garden Turnips in Il Mheg
You can find the ingredients for the Coffee Cookies at these 3 locations
Fire Crystals and Water Crystals can actually be found in all areas in Shadowbringers. Both botanists and miners can gather these. Helpful skills are also “Earth’s Favor” and “Gift of Shards”. Alternatively, you can buy crystals at the market board – however, this reduces your profit.
Will this method work after the release of Endwalker? This question can be answered with a “Yes, but”. Yes, submitting Coffee Cookies should work unless an unannounced change is made.
However, it will be less profitable. Because experiences show that the rewards for these “Leves”, i.e., crafting allowances, are halved. Crafting will become easier. There will probably be an equally profitable method in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. We will keep you updated!
In a newsletter from the developer City State Games, there was new information about the upcoming MMORPG Camelot Unchained. Besides some words about new areas, the most exciting statement is probably that NPCs will never drop equipment. We at MeinMMO explain this feature to you here.
What is Camelot Unchained? The Kickstarter MMORPG, announced in 2013, has set itself a goal: group-based gameplay and a lot of PvP. With this, the game was able to captivate many backers and raised over 2 million dollars. However, since then, players have been waiting for a finished version.
Nevertheless, Camelot Unchained is considered a dark horse for PvP players and boasts large battles and teamwork between players, which is emphasized greatly.
At the center of the game are the three warring realms around which the PvP action of the game is supposed to revolve. You can fight either as a Viking, Arthurian, or Tuatha Dé Dannan and also choose one of the different races. For the latter, you can for example play as a giant that keeps growing.
Furthermore, Camelot Unchained impresses with 29 planned classes and a true MMORPG veteran as team lead. Marc Jacobs is considered the mind behind MMORPGs like Dark Age of Camelot and Warhammer Online.
6 Races of the Tuatha Dé Dannan
What’s new? In a newsletter, the developers have now released new information about how looting in the game is generally supposed to work. The newsletter clearly explains that the focus is placed on cooperation with other players, and this is also reflected in the loot.
This means that NPCs, meaning monsters and non-player enemies, will never drop equipment. There will be no way to obtain weapons or armor from such enemies.
Also, finished equipment will not be found in any chests or in the world. Much more, Camelot Unchained focuses on crafting and trading among players. Everything you can find are materials that you can then use to create equipment.
You can of course only craft the type of equipment you have specialized in. This aims to encourage you to ally with other players, trade, and help each other.
Why is this exciting? Camelot Unchained follows a very unusual path with this approach. In most MMORPGs, you get your equipment exactly from where Camelot does not want to give it to you.
As players, we are used to running dungeons and hunting monsters to get the equipment we want. The equipment principle of Camelot is thus the exact opposite of what we know.
Whether the concept will ultimately work, we can only speculate at this point. It is definitely an exciting idea that fits into the overall concept of the game. The fact that the potential and community are there for it to work has already been proven by the Kickstarter campaign.
When can I play this? This is currently very hard to say. Originally, the first beta was already announced for March 2016 but was then postponed to July 2018. Although the game was able to gain new investors after the beta, it did not meet the planned release in 2019. There is currently no new planned release date.
According to fan estimates, the studio is currently about five years behind the original schedule for the game.
What do you think of the concept in Camelot Unchained? Did you perhaps even support the campaign yourself? Are you looking forward to the game? Let us know in the comments.
Since today, July 6, 2021, the anniversary event for the 5th birthday is taking place in Pokémon GO. On this occasion, you will encounter Flampion more frequently in the wild. We show you how strong it will be.
What kind of Pokémon is Flampion? Flampion is a Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 5. You can recognize it by its round, red body. Flampion has been available in the game since the Lunar New Year event in January 2020. However, it has been one of the monsters you can’t encounter regularly in the wild since the beginning.
In addition to the normal form of Flampion, there is also a Galar form. This one belongs to the Ice-type Pokémon and can be recognized by its white color. Just like the normal form, this Flampion also has a round body. With the help of 50 candies, you can evolve both forms into Flampivian or Galar-Flampivian.
Is there a Shiny Flampion? On the occasion of the 5th birthday of Pokémon GO, you can also encounter a shiny Flampion during the anniversary event. This one differs from the normal variant by its pink body. Important: You won’t find Galar-Flampivian in shiny form.
Flampion and Flampivian normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
How strong are Flampion and Flampivian?
Using the overview from PvPoke, we examined how strong Flampion and its evolution Flampivian will be in Pokémon GO (via pvpoke.com). In this context, we also show you whether these Pokémon are suitable for use in raids or the PvP league.
How strong will Flampion be?
Flampion itself is among the weaker Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As seen in the overview from PvPoke, the weak values in attack and defense are not enough to qualify as a candidate in the PvP league or in raids. Only the Element Cup is an exception.
For this, only Pokémon with a maximum CP of 500 and of the types Grass, Fire, or Water may be used. Due to its condition and the right moves, Flampion is among the best Fire attackers in the Element Cup.
How strong will Flampivian be?
Flampivian, on the other hand, has significantly better values. The evolution of Flampion is also a Fire-type Pokémon. In addition to the fast moves Fire Fang and Incinerate, it can also learn Tackle. It is somewhat more versatile with its charge moves.
You can teach Flampivian the Fire move Heat Wave, the Fighting move Focus Blast, the Psychic move Psychic, or the Rock move Rock Slide. Particularly in terms of attack and stamina, it can impress. However, its defense value is rather low.
With the right move combination, Flampivian can deal a lot of damage per second to the opponent – especially the moves Fire Fang and Heat Wave are suitable here.
However, due to its poor defense values, Flampivian is very susceptible to attacks from the opposing team.
Nevertheless, Flampivian is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO and can definitely be used in raids and the PvP league. By the way: The Galar form of Flampivian can also impress with its attacks and values. For this reason, this monster ranks among the best Ice attackers.
Where can you find Flampion and Flampivian in Pokémon GO?
Basically, you can encounter Flampion in the wild. It is particularly supposed to be found in sunny and clear weather. Due to the current anniversary event for the 5th birthday of Pokémon GO, it spawns more frequently from July 6, 2021, at 10:00 AM to July 15, 2021, at 8:00 PM local time. You should take advantage of this opportunity to catch a strong specimen.
Additionally, this is your chance to collect as many candies as possible. You need these for developing and leveling up your Flampion. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a shiny specimen. After the event, it will probably become a bit rarer in the game.
Alternatively, you can also defeat Flampion in a Level 1 raid. The Galar form of the Pokémon, on the other hand, can only be obtained from 7 km eggs, so it is not easy to find. However, at least you can gather candies for the Galar version with the spawns of the normal Flampion variant until you obtain it through a trade or egg.
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Will you take advantage of the anniversary event to secure a strong Flampion? Or would you rather go hunting for shiny ones? What is your opinion on Flampion and its evolution? Please feel free to leave us a comment and exchange ideas here on MeinMMO with other players!
Are you still missing a Mewtwo in your collection? We took a look at where you can get Mewtwo and summarized the info for you.
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With Season 7, new alien artifacts were introduced in Fortnite. MeinMMO shows you what you need the items for and where to find them in Week 5 of the season.
The skin can be extensively customized. This includes head, hair, eyes, skin, and armor. However, it costs you many alien artifacts. They are either scattered across the island or can be found in cosmic chests.
When do the artifacts come? The new artifacts of Week 5 are not yet in the game and will be released on July 8.
Locations of the alien artifacts in Week 5
How to find the artifacts: The locations change each week. You can automatically collect them at the respective spot by walking through an artifact. You can see how many you have already collected in the lobby.
Here are the locations on the map:
Artifact 1 – Misty Meadows: The artifact is located directly under the top of the church tower. You will need to build your way up first.
Artifact 2 – Retail Row: You can easily find the artifact on the playground, behind the bus stop shelter.
Artifact 3 – Craggy Cliffs: The artifact is located directly on the top coastal strip. There is a campsite there, behind which lies the location towards the sea.
Artifact 4 – Pleasant Park: The location is directly in the center of the park. There is a pavilion under which you will find the artifact.
Artifact 5 – Believer Beach: At the edge of the village, south of the beach, you will find the artifact hidden under the roof of a house. You can recognize the house by an alien graffiti.
The artifacts are usually not hard to reach, but you may need to build your way to them or use your glider occasionally. In this video from EveryDay FN, you can also check the exact locations in gameplay:
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If you collect the item at the location, you will receive four alien artifacts. Thus, you receive a total of 20 pieces for all five locations. Again, the artifacts will only come to Fortnite on July 8.
The new MMO Magic: Legends launched with a lot of hype and the best ingredients for an MMO hit, but it couldn’t establish itself. Even worse: The action MMO quickly fell into oblivion. Our author Schuhmann explains why.
Cryptic Studios officially presented the game at the end of 2019. It was still said: Magic: Legends will be a “real new MMORPG”. The anticipation for a new Western online RPG from a renowned studio set in a large, established fantasy world was high back then.
But shortly afterward, it became clear: The development of Magic: Legends had taken a turn towards action MMORPG. What was now shown resembled a “Mobile Game” or a “Diablo”-like more than a classic MMORPG. The developers said: The classic MMORPG perspective does not suit Magic, otherwise, you would constantly be staring at a summoned ice monster’s behind.
In March 2021, a beta for Magic started that hardly interested anyone. Worse still: Those few who checked it out attributed some “potential” to the game, but also pointed out an emerging “Pay2Win” problem.
The special thing is: Between the start of the beta and the end of the game, most players seemed to have already forgotten that “Magic: Legends” even existed. The game generated no traction and no attachment. It could not establish itself in the minds of MMO players.
How poorly interest in Magic: Legends developed can be seen in the “Google Trends” barometer: The game was only interesting worldwide for a tiny moment: When the beta was announced in March 2021. But the global search interest fell back to “almost dead” within 3 weeks.
Magic: Legends could not maintain the brief flare-up of interest: Just 3 weeks after the presentation of the beta, it was as if 95% of people had forgotten that the game even existed.
Only when the game is dead and buried do people start searching for it again.
The interest in Magic: Legends according to Google Trends.
New MMO Magic: Legends fails despite 3 strong starting conditions
These good ingredients for an MMO hit the game had: The game actually had the most important ingredients for a hit:
An experienced studio – Cryptic Studios have already proven with Neverwinter and Star Trek Online that they can develop “big licenses” into successful MMOs over the years
A perfect license – “Magic: The Gathering” is one of the most popular game worlds in fantasy. The “baseline interest” in such a brand is high
A strong publisher – Perfect World is firmly established in online gaming and successful internationally
The key art as an “anchor point” for MMO players
What was missing from the game? In the discussions after the end of Magic: Legends, it became clear that many either had never heard of the game or that they had already forgotten that Magic Legends exists.
Sure, one can now argue that the game lacked clear “What makes me unique” elements, that there are countless games in the “ISO-Diablo” look and that the game apparently reminded too much of “Mobile Games”, but the problems with Magic: Legends start even earlier.
The game lacked a clear key art: An image that immediately anchored itself in the players’ minds and made it clear: “This is the game with that one thing.”
Key art is usually “concept art” that is developed early in a game’s development phase: It is supposed to illustrate the gameplay of a game and capture the “soul” of the game. The key art serves to show developers what vision the game is pursuing and is used to promote a game externally.
When you look at the successful MMOs and also the unsuccessful MMOs of recent years that at least were talked about, it becomes clear that these games have typical “images” and an aesthetic that you immediately associate with the respective game. Even if these images can vary from player to player.
Even 7 years later, every MMO fan knows with this image: This is WildStar.
My images for the individual games are as follows:
In Destiny 2, it’s the look of the Guardians and the Traveler
In WoW, it’s the Orcs with their massive shoulder armor
In WildStar, the image of the Chua has become established
In Guild Wars 2, I always think of the animalists, the Charr
Even a rather unsuccessful game like Anthem sticks in players’ memories: Hardly anyone can forget the flying suits from Anthem, which already promise a varied gameplay full of action, aerial chases, and pure violence with their different shapes.
When you see the key art from Anthem, you immediately feel like going into one of the suits and take off:
The “key art” from Anthem has been seen by players probably hundreds of times.
In Magic: Legends, such a clear image is missing. Here, Cryptic Studios could never establish a clear “key art” that stuck in the minds of players.
When we searched for images on MeinMMO to present Magic: Legends, we repeatedly found the image of a woman looking determined and casting a spell: An impactful image, surely, but this image could also represent countless other MMOs. No one really associates it with Magic: Legends.
It is interchangeable and lacks an “anchor effect”.
The absence of such an anchor led to the fact that just 3 weeks after the beta started, very few remembered that the game even existed. Thus, no hype was created, and Cryptic Studios quickly abandoned the project.
Without key art, without an anchor, games quickly fade from memory.
Do you really associate this image necessarily with Magic: Legends?
A similar problem plagued the shooter “Battleborn” years ago: The shooter had numerous weird and quirky heroes but could never find that “one key art” that anchored itself with players. Therefore, players constantly confused Battleborn with Overwatch or Lawbreakers back then. That was a sure sign of impending doom.
And indeed, Battleborn was also a game that, despite outstanding ingredients, was discontinued far too early. Perhaps several MMOs with great potential have fallen by the wayside because they failed to find that one image that burned itself into the players’ minds.
Again and again, MMOs die early. But for them to be discontinued like Magic: Legends while still in beta is quite rare:
In the current patch 9.1, World of Warcraft gets a new raid, the “Sanctum of Domination”. Starting Wednesday, July 7, you can fight the new bosses, but there is already a first assessment of the strength of the 24 DPS specializations of each class. Where do Rogues, Warriors, Mages, and the other classes stand in the current damage ranking of WoW?
Here are the class strengths: Simulationcraft has published a new DPS ranking for World of Warcraft. The calculated performances for all classes in the new raid Sanctum of Domination can be seen there, which appears with patch 9.1 Chains of Domination.
The list includes all DPS specializations, some in variations such as specific covenants or chosen talents. We only list the strongest variant here. You can find the complete list on the official website (via Simulationcraft.org).
The ranking is:
Outlaw Rogue: 11,723 DPS
Fury Warrior: 11,225 DPS
Frost Mage: 11,144 DPS
Balance Druid: 11,122 DPS
Assassination Rogue: 11,050 DPS
Retribution Paladin: 10,994 DPS
Shadow Priest (Nekrolords): 10,948 DPS
Arcane Mage: 10,935 DPS
Subtlety Rogue: 10,833 DPS
Guardian Druid (with ‘Owlweaving’*): 10,705 DPS
Arms Warrior: 10,428 DPS
Enhancement Shaman: 10,267 DPS
Frost Death Knight: 10,193 DPS
Destruction Demon Hunter: 9,998 DPS
Unholy Death Knight: 9,994 DPS
Demonology Warlock: 9,976 DPS
Windwalker Monk: 9,848 DPS
Survival Hunter: 9,674 DPS
Fire Mage: 9,525 DPS
Elemental Shaman: 9,371 DPS
Affliction Warlock: 9,366 DPS
Destro Warlock: 9,344 DPS
Marksmanship Hunter: 9,157 DPS
Beast Mastery Hunter: 8,711 DPS
*’Owlweaving’ refers to a playstyle of the Guardian Druid, where he uses Convoke the Spirits (Covenant ability of the Night Fae) in Moonkin form with Balance affinity. This triggers different spells than in Cat form.
Where do the data come from? The ranking listed here comes from Simulationcraft, a well-known site for simulations related to World of Warcraft. The program behind it has calculated how strong the respective classes can be when played perfectly.
Simulationcraft has been popular among players for many years to have a benchmark to orient themselves. With the tool, especially progression-oriented raiders calculate how much more they can get out of their class with better play.
Raidbots and Simcraft provide you with an overview of your potential and how to realize it.
Simulations are not “real numbers”
What you need to be aware of: The numbers do not show “real values,” but purely calculated results. These are not necessarily realistic, as many factors are not considered:
Players are humans, thus prone to errors – these are ignored here
Some classes can take on special tasks, making them more valuable than their calculated DPS value indicates
The simulation accounts for the best available gear, which a large part of the players will not have
Simulationcraft does not take boss mechanics into account, it focuses on pure “patchwork” fights without movement, in which players deal damage constantly
Therefore, do not use the list as a final result and do not be frustrated if your performance lags behind the numbers. Deviating performance can have many reasons and does not necessarily reflect on you.
Logs reflect the actual performance of the players and do not rely on simulations like the list above. We will update our DPS list for World of Warcraft accordingly in the coming days as soon as reliable numbers are available.
Until then, you can already use the simulations to roughly estimate where your class will settle if you can fully “unleash” damage uninterruptedly. If you want to prepare for the raid, you should definitely check if your Legendaries are still the best and if they are in the optimal slot:
The new MMORPG Crowfall (PC) has been released. It has been in development since 2015 and was initially praised for its innovative ideas. But now, at release, there is no hype around the game at all.
What happened? On July 6 at 1:00 PM, Crowfall officially celebrated its release. Players start in a world that focuses primarily on PvP and crafting and features a colorful comic-style graphics. They all start from scratch, as the servers have been reset for the release.
However, anyone wanting to try the new MMORPG must purchase a version of the game, as it uses a buy-to-play model. Currently (July 6 at 1:15 PM), the shop is unreachable. Additionally, there is an optional subscription that offers benefits like extra bank slots.
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Various worlds were created where different rules apply. Each world has an expiration date, and the achievements earned in that world are transferred to a social region – the Eternal Kingdoms.
In the Eternal Kingdoms, you can build a house, hire merchants, and display your achievements. Progress there is permanent.
The other worlds are to be constantly adjusted over time and in rules to provide replay value.
How big is the interest in Crowfall at the moment? Essentially, hardly anyone is interested in the game. According to Google Trends, interest peaked in 2016 when many still had high hopes for Crowfall. In the last 90 days, however, there has been almost no search activity for the new MMORPG. Only yesterday and today did the trend rise slightly:
Google Trends for Crowfall in Germany.
Why is the hype missing? The crowdfunding campaign for Crowfall started back in early 2015. It has been more than 6 years since then, and many players who were originally excited about the MMORPG have since moved on.
The servers of Crowfall have been online for backers for many years, and innovations and updates have come very slowly, causing many to have already “finished” the MMORPG.
However, the game also struggles with many other problems:
Crowfall has been poorly optimized in many areas
The interface and map are unusual and cannot compete with modern MMORPGs
The tutorial does not explain the system with the different campaigns well
Additionally, Crowfall targets a PvP community. It thrives on PvP, battles for castles, and planned mass battles. However, it needs a solid community for that, and exactly this is currently lacking for Crowfall, which is why the game has been in a downward spiral for the last few years.
2021 is also a tough year because with Swords of Legends, Lost Ark, and New World, three new MMOs are coming out that are also competing for Crowfall’s player base.
Who might still find Crowfall interesting? The new MMORPG especially impresses with its large selection of races and the 11 classes, each offering 3 sub-classes. This provides a lot of variety and replay value.
PvP fans might also find what they are looking for, provided there are enough players for the castle battles. Whether this is the case will likely become clear in the coming weeks.
The MMORPG Pantheon Rise of the Fallen is considered by many fans to be the great PvE hope. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at how the game looks after 7 years in development and where it stands.
What is Pantheon Rise of the Fallen? The MMORPG aims to provide a true old-school experience while stepping in the footsteps of Everquest. According to the developers, they want to show how the MMORPG genre could have developed had there never been a World of Warcraft.
The team from Visionary Realms, which is behind the development, is not very large. They have been working on Pantheon for 7 years.
The focus of the game is on story-driven quests, dungeons, and raids that you should all experience as a group. Pantheon uses a tab-targeting combat system as well as the classic Holy Trinity of damage, tank, and healer.
Many innovations for Pantheon, but a release is still far away
What’s new? In a newsletter, the development team announced the latest information and the next big goal. They are continuing to work on the alpha roadmap to let the first players experience how Pantheon plays as soon as possible.
Just in June, the monthly update brought the following new things into the game:
The monk class
The combo system has been revised
A new skill tree for the mage
Diverse UI changes
The AI of the opponents has been completed
Improvements in the game’s code
New animations
New enemies
Artworks from Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen
How does Pantheon play? So far, we cannot provide much information about it, as we have not been able to play it ourselves yet. However, a video already shows us some gameplay material. As promised, there is classic MMORPG gameplay here, with the RPG in focus.
We also see diverse areas and many battles that already look quite decent for a pre-alpha status. Unfortunately, we did not see anything of the game’s story.
In this video, we see around 10 minutes of commented gameplay from Pantheon:
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Why is the game exciting? After the rise of the giant World of Warcraft, many MMORPGs have taken a similar direction. Thus, the developers rightly ask, “Where would the genre be today if it weren’t for WoW?”
This genre is often dismissed as an old-school MMORPG because it follows the “old school”, that is, everything prior to WoW. Pantheon Rise of the Fallen will definitely not be for every player, but it seems to hit exactly the niche that many players want to fill. We are eagerly watching how the development progresses.
When can I play this? So far, there are still no dates. The developers released an alpha roadmap some time ago, with tasks that still need to be completed before a playable version is released to the public, and this is continuously shrinking. Therefore, it is conceivable that we might be able to play an alpha version in 2021 or 2022. However, the game will not receive a final release anytime soon.
What do you think of the idea? Would you give Pantheon a chance? Were you not aware of the game, or are you already waiting for it? Feel free to leave us a comment!
Actually, Linus just wanted to introduce a gaming laptop from Razer. But then he is suddenly bombarded by his team with promotional products from the sponsor. Notably, the community does not react negatively, as one would expect during a longer advertisement interruption, but rather the opposite. This unconventional advertising is really well received by the viewers.
On the YouTube channel “Shortcircuit” with over 1.5 million subscribers, Linus Sebastian and his team comment on devices like gaming PCs and laptops, graphics cards, peripherals, or simply everything that comes their way in tech.
There is often a segment where the YouTuber promotes and recommends the sponsor’s product. However, in this particular case, Linus was quite literally bombarded with “advertising”.
Linus presented a protective case for Apple’s AirPods Pro from dbrand in his video. During the video, he puts on a hockey helmet. As soon as he finishes, he is bombarded by his colleague with exactly these products.
“Did dbrand make you do that?” Linus asks in surprise, to which his unseen colleague cheerfully responds, clearly enjoying the stunt.
Where can you see this? Many of you probably skip the sponsors while watching YouTube videos, but it’s worth checking this one out. You can see the segment in the official YouTube video from minute 5:17:
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Linus gets bombarded with “advertising” during laptop test.
Linus gets bombarded during his video, fans celebrate sponsor dbrand
This is how the viewers react: In the comments under the YouTube video, fans express their excitement about the idea. Users have lots of praise for the surprising spot. People write in the comments:
“dbrand must be the best sponsor of all time.”
“dbrand shows us how advertising should be done. They should be the gold standard.”
“dbrand literally throws money at him in the sponsorship spot, lol.”
The reactions from users also show that such fun advertising is much better received by viewers than very dry advertising that has to get by without humor.
Who is dbrand anyway? dbrand is a North American company that specializes in skins for electronic devices (via dbrand.com). These are cases or films that you can attach to an iPhone, a laptop, or an Android device, either for protection or personalization of the device.
With Linus being bombarded, dbrand aims not only to entertain but also to advertise its product. The underlying message, of course, is that we can trust a product that can even be thrown at people without damaging the electronic devices inside.
What else is Linus up to? Just recently, he tried the leaked version of Windows 11. His first impression was quite positive, although he noted that the design reminded him strongly of Apple. Meanwhile, Microsoft has officially introduced Windows 11.
Linus and his team regularly test and share their opinions on tech products, but in an entertaining way. Linus, also acting as CEO, founded “Linus Tech Tips” in 2008 and now has around 13.6 million subscribers on the main channel. The Linus Media Group has grown into a larger media company over the past 13 years, now operating several channels in the tech space.
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In Pokémon GO today, on July 6, 2021, the Spotlight Hour with Bulbasaur starts. We at MeinMMO show you what bonus you can expect and whether catching is worth it.
What is a Spotlight Hour? For trainers in Pokémon GO, a one-hour event takes place every Tuesday. During this time, a specific Pokémon is in the spotlight and spawns particularly frequently. Additionally, players receive a special bonus that also changes weekly.
This week, during the Spotlight Hour, you will encounter the starter Pokémon Bulbasaur. It is one of the Pokémon from the first generation and is a Grass type. During this short event, trainers receive double experience points (XP) for catching Pokémon.
Is Bulbasaur worth it in Pokémon GO? While Bulbasaur and its first evolution Ivysaur are relatively weak Pokémon in the game, its second evolution Venusaur can score big among grass Pokémon. It is one of the strongest Grass attackers in Pokémon GO and is therefore well-suited for both PvP League and raids. However, you can also use Bulbasaur as a strong Grass attacker for the current Element Cup.
Spotlight Hour with Bulbasaur – Start Time and Bonuses
When does it start? The Spotlight Hour starts today at 6:00 PM local time and lasts exactly one hour. Therefore, the event will be over by 7:00 PM.
This is the bonus: During the Spotlight Hour, you will primarily encounter the Pokémon Bulbasaur. On top of that, you can expect double XP for catching Pokémon.
Is there a shiny Bulbasaur? Yes, the shiny variant of Bulbasaur has been in the game for quite some time. However, to recognize it, you need to look a bit closer, as shiny Bulbasaur only differs by a slightly lighter shade of green. The difference is quite visible with Venusaur:
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur and Venusaur normal (top) and as shiny (bottom)
Is the Spotlight Hour with Bulbasaur worth it?
Yes! Even though you will repeatedly encounter Bulbasaur in Pokémon GO and it is thus not a rare Pokémon, you should take advantage of the Spotlight Hour today. Venusaur, the second evolution of Bulbasaur, is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. And Bulbasaur is also well-suited for the current Element Cup.
The Spotlight Hour is your chance to catch a strong Bulbasaur. Additionally, the bonus should not be overlooked. To level up, you need to gather corresponding experience points in Pokémon GO. During the Spotlight Hour, you will receive double XP for catching Pokémon today.
So, anyone who still needs some should take this opportunity and catch diligently. To receive even more XP, you can also use a Lucky Egg. This will again double the experience points for catching Pokémon. The Lucky Egg lasts for 30 minutes.
What is your opinion on today’s Spotlight Hour? Will you participate or do you already have a strong Bulbasaur? Which Pokémon would you be most excited for during the Spotlight Hour? Write us your opinion in the comments and discuss with other trainers here at MeinMMO.
In CoD Warzone there are a lot of cheaters on PC, but consoles used to be relatively safe. However, that might change soon. A cheat analyst raises concerns as cheats are evolving.
What is the deal with the new cheats? Until now, cheats were considered a problem for PC gamers. Those playing on console could simply turn off crossplay and likely be safe from cheaters. Because console cheats were a rarity for a long time.
However, according to cheat analyst GamerDoc and his Twitter Anti-Cheat-Police-Department, cheaters increasingly attack consoles with new cheats as a safe haven. In a tweet, he warns by sharing a clip that is circulating in cheat forums, showing nearly 2 minutes of joyous cheating in CoD.
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How does the cheat work? According to GameDoc, the cheat is supposed to use “machine learning” to generate a kind of aimbot. The cheat then sends signals to the controller whenever a valid target appears in the field of view.
This is an advanced form of an aim-bot, as one only needs to aim roughly in the direction of the target, and the machine does the rest.
Can anything be done about it? In another tweet, GamerDoc explains that it is indeed possible to detect these cheats, but it is “a huge task for the developers”.
It is far from easy to detect these new cheats and respond as a developer. This has been the case on PC for a long time, but now it is the consoles’ turn, and soon there will be no safe place where users can fear no cheats.
The analyst also emphasizes that he shares this information to warn about the impending threat from cheaters. Moreover, CoD is just the beginning; the cheats could transfer to any other online game.
Recently, the new PS Plus games for July 2021 were officially presented by Sony. Now the games are available for download in the PS Store. Members of PlayStation Plus can again look forward to 2 free titles for the PS4 and onefor thePS5. Which monthly free games are included this time?
Here are the 3 new PS Plus games for July 2021: If you have subscribed to PlayStation Plus or plan to do so soon, you can look forward to the following lineup of monthly free games in July:
A Plague Tale: Innocence (PS5) – an action-adventure with stealth elements
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (PS4) – a multiplayer first-person shooter
WWE 2K Battlegrounds (PS4) – a wrestling game
Depending on your platform, as a member, you can look forward to up to 3 new free games from PS Plus this time. The two PS4 games can also be enjoyed on PlayStation 5 via the backward compatibility feature without any problems.
When and where can you download the new PS Plus games? The 3 new free titles are available to subscribers immediately (July 6) for download in the PlayStation Store – at least on the console. In the web version of the PS Store, they are still pending.
A Plague Tale: Innocence
What is A Plague Tale: Innocence? This highly praised single-player adventure game tells the story of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo. Both siblings struggle to survive the plague in France during one of the darkest hours of European history – hunted by soldiers of the Inquisition on their dramatic journey.
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You should check out A Plague Tale: Innocenceif you want to experience a truly gripping and heartbreaking story, desire a diverse backdrop, love great musical accompaniment, and enjoy stealth elements; this adventure game won’t disappoint.
What is Call of Duty: Black Ops 4? This is a multiplayer shooter played from a first-person perspective and essentially offers something for everyone who enjoys multiplayer battles or the “Call of Duty” series.
Action-packed, traditional multiplayer, its own battle royale mode Blackout, zombies – there’s really something for nearly every shooter fan. However, there is no single-player mode in Black Ops 4.
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You should check out Call of Duty: Black Ops 4if you have even a slight interest in first-person shooters or the CoD series; you can’t go wrong with BLOPS 4 (for free).
What is WWE 2K Battlegrounds? WWE 2K Battlegrounds is a fun arcade wrestling brawler where you can battle it out in interactive environments worldwide with all sorts of famous WWE superstars and legends in action-packed matches with special abilities and power-ups – in story mode, in online tournaments, or just chilling in local multiplayer with your friends on the couch.
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You should check out WWE 2K Battlegroundsif you are generally a passionate wrestling fan or enjoy quick arcade fighting action. You will be thoroughly entertained with WWE 2K Battlegrounds.
What you need for this: The only requirement is an active membership with PlayStation Plus, so a PS Plus subscription. For a 12-month subscription, you usually pay 59.99 €, but there are also many sales where you can get it cheaper. Keep in mind: the annual costs are higher for shorter membership durations.
As a subscriber, you then receive 2 selected free PS Plus games for the PlayStation 4 and one free title for the PS5 each month. The games are available as digital downloads in the PS Store for specific periods and do not cost you anything extra (aside from the regular subscription fees). Once you’ve added these games to your library, you can play them without restrictions as long as you have an active membership – even if it has expired in the meantime.
Here are more benefits of PlayStation Plus at a glance: Aside from the monthly games, subscribers also benefit from several additional advantages – including:
Access to free trials where you can try some full games for free
What about you? What do you think of the new PS Plus lineup for July 2021? Is there any title that particularly interests you or that you are especially looking forward to? Or does Sony’s current game selection leave you cold? Share your opinion with us and other users of MeinMMO in the comments.
A WoW player from the German realm Antonidas has set an insane record by completing a dungeon “Mythic+19” solo.
In World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, players consistently showcase impressive performances. Especially the tough “Mythic+” dungeons are popular to complete solo. While most might barely manage to finish a “Mythic+5” after investing considerable time and skill, there are a few players who know no limits. Such as the death knight Celalinda. He tackles “Mythic+19” solo.
What happened? The death knight Celalinda from the German server Antonidas ventured into the Halls of Atonement at a dizzying difficulty of Mythic +19. These dungeons are actually designed for well-coordinated groups of 5 players who know exactly what they are doing. The respective affixes were:
Fortified
Grievous
Swarming
Prideful
The affixes are generally considered relatively simple, as grievous and swarming have minimal effects if one moves correctly. However, the sheer strength of the enemies remains threatening, so most characters would die quickly.
What were the difficulties? Celalinda faced the greatest challenges with the second boss. The additional adds proved to be problematic, as they could deal massive spikes of damage in a short time. Here, the timing of interrupts and cooldowns had to be precisely accurate to survive the fight.
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Blood death knights possess massive self-healing capabilities and can handle many damage spikes independently, without relying on a healer – at least when they play almost perfectly.
How long did the run take? Overall, the run lasted precisely 4 hours and involved quite a few difficulties. The death knight had to die 9 times before taking down the final boss and successfully completing the dungeon.
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When was the video recorded? It was recorded during patch 9.0.5, over a week ago. This can, among other things, be recognized by the fact that the new media is still missing. However, Celalinda has an almost perfect item level of 229, which is hard to surpass. At least at the time of recording the video, as with patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, the maximum item level will soon increase significantly.
Repeating this feat will soon be quite challenging, as tomorrow (07.07.2021) the second season of Shadowlands begins. All dungeons will be significantly made tougher and the gathering of the best possible gear starts again.
What do you think about this achievement? Impressive or just not a big deal as a blood death knight?
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Counter Strike: Global Offensive is one of the largest multiplayer games on Steam and attracts many players. However, in June, several thousand players dropped out. The loss of player numbers appears to be related to the introduction of a new feature. MeinMMO summarizes what this is about.
What is unusual about this? For several years, CS:GO has attracted hundreds of thousands of players every month, despite the game being released in 2012 and thus being almost a decade old. It is normal for player numbers to fluctuate over such a long period.
However, in June 2021, there was a drop of 17%. According to the Steam charts, CS:GO lost around 110,000 average active players in this month compared to May. The number fell from 659,888 average active players to 549,347.
Although there was already a drop of around 9% in May, the decrease in June was significantly higher. A trend could therefore be emerging. Such a high drop was last seen in April 2018, when CS:GO lost around 18% in one month.
This is the possible reason: The exact reasons for the decline in player numbers are unclear, but observers attribute the cause to a change regarding the Prime status of CS:GO. Because now it costs players something.
Players now have to pay for ranked modes
What is behind this? Since June 4th, players now have to pay 15 euros for their Prime status in CS:GO. The Prime status brings several advantages:
Ranked matches
Skill groups
EXP for your profile
Prime souvenir items
Weekly graffiti and weapon cases
Item drops
Players who had previously played CS:GO diligently were given time until June 17th to upgrade their profile to Prime status. Those who did not do this by that date lost all their experience points and their skill group. However, those who had already earned their Prime status were able to retain it. (via support.steampowered.com)
What remains for non-Prime players? They still have access to the content of CS:GO, but without the features mentioned above. Additionally, the Unranked mode has been introduced, which makes the Competitive, Wingman, and Danger Zone modes available to non-Prime players.
Consequently, there are no ranked matches, also no skill groups, and no EXP to collect. However, skill-based matchmaking still exists.
Prime as protection against cheaters, spammers, and smurfers
What is the purpose of Prime?Since December 2018, CS:GO has been free for everyone to play. Before that, players had to pay a one-time fee. Free-to-play players had access to all game content from that point on, but Prime players received special matchmaking and rewards.
It was also practical for verifying accounts and linking them to a phone number to filter out cheater, spammer, and smurf accounts. However, when CS:GO became free-to-play, Valve introduced a way to achieve Prime status through collecting experience points and missions.
This remaining method was often seen by players as a reason why there were still cheaters in CS:GO. Therefore, the new payment hurdle is now said to act as protection against cheaters, according to Valve (counter-strike.net).
We have already reported on the reactions to these changes, and thousands of players welcomed this change. However, it is likely that this is also the reason for the exodus of so many players.
What do you think? Have you dropped out for similar reasons? Or do you not see any special reason in the fluctuations? Discuss with us in the comments.
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YouTuber Jack “CouRage” Dunlop is mainly known for his videos on Call of Duty: Warzone and Fortnite. However, he often indulges in the MOBA League of Legends. But he doesn’t stick around for long. His latest attempt to enjoy League of Legends ended in anger and rage. He calls the “Silver Community” in LoL the “worst people in gaming”.
This is CouRage:
The now 27-year-old American Jack “CouRage” Dunlop started his career as an intern for Major League Gaming, moved to Activision Blizzard, and became known in his early 20s as a host and commentator for the professional league of “Call of Duty”. In 2018, he began his career as a professional streamer, became friends with Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and fully launched into Fortnite on Twitch.
Now, “CouRage” is a big streamer on YouTube. He has over 3 million subscribers there. He is part of the esports clan “100 Thieves” and has been particularly involved with Call of Duty: Warzone in recent months. He is well-established in the streaming scene and has friends among many large Twitch stars like TimTheTatman, DrLupo, DrDisrespect, and Ninja from his Fortnite days.
But his secret passion apparently lies with League of Legends, even though he doesn’t make videos about it.
“The worst people in gaming”
This is what CouRage says about LoL: His videos do not make it clear that CouRage plays so much LoL. Because he does not show the game live. In a tweet, he says now (via twitter):
“Ladies and gentlemen,
I would like to announce that I have uninstalled LoL for the 28th time in 10.5 years.
Once again, it’s the terrible Silver Community that drives me to quit. Truly the worst people in gaming.
I’m sorry I haven’t uploaded any content for a while. I was addicted.”
CouRage
YouTuber trapped in the ELO hell of LoL
What exactly is he complaining about? CouRage complains about the so-called “ELO hell”: a state in which you have team members who are terribly bad but always blame others.
CouRage says: In 3 matches, he had 3 top laners who played 0/8, 0/14, and 0/14: So they didn’t get any kills but died extremely often. Other lanes also performed terribly in these 3 rounds.
The worst part is that these people showed no interest in improving their game. They were just “deadweight”.
It doesn’t help to simply turn off the chat, the people would still “intentionally feed”: throw themselves at the opponents on purpose.
This is how it is discussed: Many have understanding for CouRage’s experience. One says he was stuck in “Silver” for years. The higher up, it’s still toxic and bad, but at least in a different way.
Other Twitter users say: LoL is really toxic, and many struggle with how the game affects their mental health over time.
This is what lies behind it: What CouRage describes here is known as “ELO hell”: a state where you get such bad team members that it’s impossible to win with them, and thus you don’t rank up and remain stuck forever.
Much psychology and selective perception play a role: Because, in reality, one can assume that the opponent’s team also has such extremely bad players who drag their team down to lose. But it feels like you only have such losers on your own team and don’t perceive the weaknesses of the opponent team as severely.
The ELO hell is characterized by a terrible tone in communication, where everyone blames each other for losing again. Those who “flame too hard” others are at risk of seeing them “tilt” and intentionally sabotage the game.
An experience that many LoL players should be familiar with, whether now in “Silver” or in other ranks.
The publisher Gameforge presented the roadmap for its new MMORPG Swords of Legends Online in a livestream. In addition to a concrete content plan for 2021, there was also a preview into the further future. We at MeinMMO have summarized everything for you.
What was announced? In the livestream, the publisher Gameforge presented its plans for Swords of Legends Online. SOLO will be released on July 9 and is highly anticipated by many players. But what happens after the launch? You can look forward to the following content:
A summer event will start in July with various activities for PvE and PvP players
The first season of the Battle Pass will also start
The first raid, Xuanjiu Jade Palace, will seemingly take place in July. In it, you will need to defeat six bosses and upgrade your equipment
In August, two more raids will follow: Waves in a Tempest and Horror of Huaixiu, each of which is expected to feature a new boss fight
Later in August or September, two more new raids will come: Ruins of Nuo and the Ice World promise more new bosses and new equipment
In September, the autumn event will start with appropriate activities as well as the second season of the Battle Pass
Additionally, the first hard mode will be introduced in September, so the raid Xuanjiu Jade Palace will appear in a more difficult version
A new class will come, but probably not in the first half of the year
At the end of the year, there will be new dungeons, both visually and older ones with new difficulty levels
More events and hard modes for the existing raids will be introduced, but Gameforge has not yet provided a timeline
All mentioned content refers to gameplay elements that are already present in the Chinese version of the game, so they only need to be adapted for the western market. Therefore, we assume that SOLO will manage to adhere to this roadmap.
How do the Battle Passes work? This is probably the most exciting question when reading such an announcement. Gameforge explains that there will be two versions of the passes, similar to Riot’s shooter Valorant. One version will be free and playable by everyone, while the other version will cost real money.
All content of the paid pass is supposed to be purely cosmetic or obtainable in other ways as well. The publisher had set out to remove all pay-to-win aspects of the game for the western market, and from what we know so far, Gameforge is keeping that promise.
An insight into the passes in SOLO
What is the goal of the roadmap? Apart from the events and passes, all announcements of the roadmap are directed at players who have reached the maximum level. More raids, more bosses, tougher bosses. Gameforge clearly aims to continuously provide the existing active players with new content.
One can say that if you start with SOLO at launch, you probably won’t encounter a content drought in the first few months, and that is quite good. However, how long the publisher can maintain this frequency of new content is something we cannot say yet.
At the latest, when the western version catches up with the Chinese one, we will have to wait. Since Gameforge announced that it will be “significantly faster” than the Chinese version in delivering new content, catching up will eventually be inevitable. But that’s just speculation and probably still quite, quite far away.
To provide you with an insight into the first upcoming content, we have selected a video for you showing the first new raid Xuanjiu Jade Palace, so spoiler alert for the video.
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From Korea comes the new survival MMO Dysterra for PC on Steam. An open beta starts tomorrow, but you will need to sign up and then be lucky. It’s worth a look especially for sci-fi fans and players who already enjoy Halo, Destiny, or Fallout 76.
Dysterra looks like a mix of Destiny, Halo, and Fallout and starts its beta tomorrow.
The focus of the game is on cooperative gameplay and teamwork.
The publisher behind Dysterra is Kakao Games (Elyon, formerly Black Desert).
The closed beta starts on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 4:00 AM German time and ends on July 20 at 4:59 PM.
What is Dysterra? The basis of the survival MMO by developer Reality MagiQ is quite similar to other representatives of the genre. You are to gather resources and food, build a protective home, and survive in general. Threats like temperature and radiation additionally impose challenges.
The peculiarity is the recurring “Terrafire” that was uncovered by people when they recklessly drilled towards the Earth’s core. An outbreak of fire destroys everything in the vicinity. Together with other players, you are supposed to reach checkpoints and prevent this.
It is played from a first-person perspective with futuristic weapons in a beautiful, realistic world of the future. Through crafting, you can create your own weapons. The focus is on cooperation with others to prevent the terrafire, gather food, and survive together in the dangerous world. PvP will also be possible, although the emphasis seems to lie more on PvE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUKg3Mrnf94
The official trailer shows some of the gameplay content of Dysterra.
How do I sign up for the beta? To participate in the closed beta, you only need to sign up on the Steam page of Dysterra (via Steam). You will find a green button at the top with the inscription “Request Access”.
Click this button and, if you are lucky, you will be invited to the beta. You will receive a message via email if you are accepted. A corresponding message on the Steam page will indicate that you are on the waitlist.
If you have been invited, you will find the game “Dysterra Playtest” in your Steam library. You can then download and play it when the beta starts.
Halo meets Fallout in space – When is Dysterra coming?
Visually, Dysterra is reminiscent of sci-fi shooters like Halo or Destiny, while the gameplay is likely much closer to the grand Halo saga. Space mages and strange abilities like in Destiny have not been seen so far.
Crafting, building, and surviving remind of Fallout 76 with individual components and quite a bit of improvisation. For example, you should be able to build a grill out of scrap metal to prepare the meat of hunted animals. There will also be turrets.
When will Dysterra be released? The exact official release date has not yet been announced. Dysterra is set to “officially release soon,” but no date has been provided yet. Kakao Games announced Dysterra back in May as one of four new MMOs for 2021. It should therefore be released sometime this year.
Among the four games presented was also the MMORPG Odin: Valhalla Rising for PC and mobile. It recently launched and had enormous success, reportedly earning over 11 million euros in two days. Success for Dysterra cannot be derived from this, but the beta will certainly provide more insight.
Will you test the sci-fi survival MMO?
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The players in Fortnite are waiting for the new update 17.20 and are expecting a server downtime at any second. We are already taking a look at the highlights from the next patch.
When is the update coming? The new update 17.20 is rumored to come to Fortnite today, July 6, as speculated by the US site Dextero.com. Last time, Season 7 received new content and bug fixes two weeks ago, on June 22.
According to the source, the patch is expected to appear much earlier than anticipated – originally, July 13 was targeted. As of now (10:00 AM), the servers are accessible, and the game version remains 17.10. Should the patch indeed appear as anticipated, we will update this post on MeinMMO.
But whether the patch comes today or another time: Let’s take a look at the already known new POI location – that is, Point of Interest – and reveal where the alien invasion continues.
New Content from Update 17.20 for Fortnite – New POI and LeBron James
What new features will there be in Battle Royale mode? In advance, we have identified 3 changes that are likely to be the highlights from the new update:
A new POI is set to invite you to explore. Epic teased an image of a UFO that’s stranded in a cave:
This skin is generating excitement: According to data miners, you will soon be able to own a new skin from basketball legend LeBron James (via Twitter). The price is expected to be around 1,500 V-Bucks (or 2,500 in a bundle) for the skin.
Additionally, there will already be a range of fixes that are likely to be included in update 17.20. On the official Trello, Epic developers reveal that they are tackling faulty controller mappings, and that soon you will be able to fish correctly from all vehicles. There will also be attempts to address some issues with opening the Cosmic Chests.
Do you already have an idea of where the UFO could be hiding, or are you looking forward to the alien troops that seem to be spreading across the Battle Royale map? Let us know in the comments.
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