The new content of Patch 9.1 from World of Warcraft is being released piece by piece. But how long do we have to wait? What is coming when? Our comprehensive overview helps.
The Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination is finally live after long months of waiting. However, not all content is available right at launch. This is primarily due to the Fame system, which gradually unlocks story chapters and other content, allowing players to look forward to something new each week. The system is somewhat controversial in the community, as “timegating” is seen by many as just a frustrating factor.
We have prepared a list for you with all the content launching in the upcoming weeks. This way, you’ll always know exactly what you can tackle when – and what content you can look forward to.
Week 1: June 30 (Already live!)
The fundamentals of Patch 9.1 are live. These include all class changes, all adjustments to Torghast, and the new “Mythic+” system.
What’s coming next? By early September, Patch 9.1 should keep players entertained. After that, there will only be a handful of new unlocks, such as additional Anima bonuses or cosmetic rewards. By October, all players should trickle in at Fame level 80 and slowly but surely look towards the next content update, for which there will surely be first information.
Are you looking forward to the coming weeks? Or is the whole timegating just annoying for you?
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Microsoft has introduced the latest version of its operating system with Windows 11. MeinMMO presents the most important innovations that you will see in Windows 11.
Windows 11 not only gets a new design from Microsoft but also some new features. Some of these are interesting for gamers, while others primarily target users in home office and work environments.
But what innovations are there in Windows 11? We present the most important changes and explain what role they will play for Windows 11.
The Start Menu changes its position
The first and most obvious change is the relocation of the Start Menu. Previously, the button was located on the left side in nearly every version of Windows. Some users may instinctively go to the left edge in the first months to look for the button. For owners of particularly wide monitors, however, the centered position should be much more comfortable.
If you don’t want to get used to it or if you don’t like the centered menu, you can readjust it in the settings. Under Settings (Personalization → Taskbar), you can move the Start Menu back to the left.
Windows 11: This is what the new Start Menu looks like.
Menus are streamlined and made clearer
Microsoft has also revamped the menus and settings in Windows 11. Many settings, such as showing subfolders or renaming your computer, are now significantly easier to find.
Additionally, the menus on the left side will now always be visible. You no longer have to jump back and forth, which should greatly improve the overview and navigation through the menus in the future.
New On-Screen Keyboard
Previously, Windows relied on a minimal on-screen keyboard that was only helpful when no physical keyboard was connected to the PC. In Windows 11, Microsoft has fundamentally redesigned the keyboard and equipped it with new features:
You now have access to emojis and GIFs integrated into the keyboard.
There is an expanded clipboard, word suggestions, and handwriting recognition.
You can also create your own design.
You can no longer display a digital number pad.
Widgets
With Windows 11, widgets make a comeback. Some may remember widgets from Windows 7, and even in Windows 10, you had at least the option to integrate the weather into the taskbar.
In Windows 11, you can now place widgets and customize them to your needs. This includes not only the weather but also a news feed and an area for your interests, which is supposed to be AI-driven. However, we cannot say with certainty what it will look like in the final version.
This is what the widget and news feed look like.
Multi-Window Support
Windows 11 should make it much easier for you in the future when working with multiple windows, user interfaces, or monitors. This is especially good news for users who work with two or more monitors:
There is a new way to arrange windows on the desktop. You can then directly access your assigned windows via the taskbar.
Windows 11 is also supposed to remember the positions of your windows. If you have a row of windows open on two monitors and put your computer in standby or disconnect the second monitor, Windows should remember the arrangement of your windows.
With the new tool, you should be able to arrange your tabs and windows.
Auto-HDR should provide prettier graphics
Auto HDR is an algorithmic tool developed to enable better representation of older titles that previously did not have high dynamic range (HDR). In its simplest implementation, HDR gives games a wider color range with improved contrast and color accuracy.
This way, even older games can look prettier and more modern. However, a HDR-capable monitor is also required along with Windows 11.
Further features that Windows 11 aims to convince gamers with are presented in detail in this article:
An important topic in Windows continues to be updates. Microsoft has explained that they should run much more quickly and be up to 40% smaller than before.
The note that updates will run in the background without user intervention in the future may not please everyone, as Windows 10 has had its share of issues with faulty updates in the past. The two upgrades released in 2018 to versions 1803 and 1809 were fraught with errors and had to be rolled back by Microsoft (via Heise.de)
By now, Microsoft has eased the compulsory updates for feature upgrades, but has not removed them: an upcoming feature upgrade will be offered to you, but the installation must be activated manually.
Android apps are coming to Windows
Windows 11 is expected to officially be able to run Android apps. This could be especially a great feature for mobile gamers who do not want to take out their phone for a few dailies.
Microsoft integrates the Amazon App Store into its own store, allowing you to conveniently install apps from the Amazon store on your Windows PC.
However, this is not native support: in the background, Windows will rely on an emulator so that you can use Android apps on Windows 11.
A look into the new Windows Store with the Android apps.
Also exciting for gamers and Windows users: Microsoft has now released the open beta for Xbox Cloud Gaming. This offers particularly advantages for those who could not purchase a fast graphics card but still want to game with decent details. Besides a Game Pass subscription, you mainly need a fast internet connection.
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Cortyn is once again getting upset about Dead by Daylight. No surprise, as the same mistakes are being made over and over again.
My love-hate relationship with Dead by Daylight has been expressed many times, but currently there is another major issue brewing in the community. I want to take the boycott of Dead by Daylight as an opportunity to explain a bit why Dead by Daylight can afford so many blunders. With each DLC, the game keeps making the same mistakes and takes forever to fix them. The problems include:
Bugs with newly released killers
6 -12 months waiting time until critical issues are fixed
A continually growing grind for newcomers
Recurring bugs that return every few patches
Poor matchmaking
Battle passes that are filled with more and more boring stuff
Close to unplayability on old consoles (PS4 and Xbox One)
The current state after the release of the “Resident Evil” chapter is so bad that the developers have disabled the “Disconnect penalty”. Anyone who leaves a match early is usually temporarily banned for a few minutes – the time increases the more often one disconnects. However, since Dead by Daylight is currently in such an unstable state that disconnects due to technical issues occur more frequently, the penalty has been disabled.
This leads to the “great” effect that players are also more likely to disconnect if they are found first as survivors or are blinded too often as killers with the flashlight.
Disconnecting is currently “in” again and ruins the fun for everyone who wants to play fairly.
Don’t get me wrong. I really like Dead by Daylight, even though for a long time it was just a substitute for Evolve for me. If I didn’t like Dead by Daylight, I definitely wouldn’t have put in over 2,500 hours into the game and I certainly wouldn’t still be playing it for several hours each week at night. To be honest, I’m currently waiting for a full lobby while writing this article.
But it is simply a shame that Dead by Daylight gets away with all of this. For years, players have been demanding fewer large patches and a stronger focus on improving game quality.
But that is missing.
Why can Dead by Daylight get away with everything?
This is not a particularly difficult question to answer, although there are quite a few reasons for it.
The most important reason is probably: Dead by Daylight holds a monopoly. Sure, there are a few other asymmetric games, but most are more like small passion projects, cater to a different target audience, or are simply not polished enough.
A few years ago, it seemed like Dead by Daylight had gotten a real competitor. With “Friday the 13th the Game”, there was a strong license that wanted a share of the horror-slasher pie – but that fizzled out. At launch, the game was very bugged, and as soon as one recovered from that, there was a nasty lawsuit over the brand that the original author claimed for himself. Development had to be halted, and the game is practically dead.
In the future, the game “Evil Dead” could potentially become a serious competitor for Dead by Daylight. Although there are only a few early trailers so far, the direction seems to be similar. What is a bit ironic, though, is that Ash Williams, the main character from “Evil Dead” is also a playable character in Dead by Daylight.
The Nemesis brought many bugs with it.
But even more makes Dead by Daylight untouchable, no matter how annoying the bugs are. The strong licenses. That Dead by Daylight was able to secure Michael Myers and Laurie Strode from the “Halloween” franchise very early on must have helped a lot in obtaining further licenses later. Just think about which well-known horror icons are now all involved:
Freddy Krueger (Nightmare on Elm Street)
Bubba Sawyer (Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
Amanda Young (SAW)
Ghost Face (Scream)
Pyramid Head (Silent Hill)
the Demogorgon (Stranger Things)
Nemesis (Resident Evil)
Dead by Daylight is basically the “Super Smash Bros” of horror games. More and more franchises only strengthen this position further, enhance the untouchability and simultaneously make the game more attractive for other franchises. Because who wouldn’t want to see their killer among these legends?
The success also justifies the developers. The numbers on Steam are regularly increasing. While there are always short spikes upwards with a new chapter followed by a slight decline – the trend over the last few years is, however, a consistent upward.
The player counts of Dead by Daylight – more or less a constant upward trend. (Source: steamcharts – as of 29.06.2021, 15:30)
And that annoys me immensely. The game needs a serious wake-up call. Dead by Daylight keeps making the same mistakes, bringing the same bugs, and clinging to outdated mechanics – like the endless blood web grind for perks. The community has made countless suggestions for improvements that would objectively contribute to a better game – most of them just fizzle out. Sometimes you get a “Yes, we are working on it,” only to hear nothing more for 2 years.
More of Cortyn’s Complaining Wednesday can be found here:
Because I care so much about the game – and I just had to restart the game for the second time this evening due to a crash – I think the “DeadByBoycott” idea is really good. Just spend no money in the game for 3 months and hope that enough players join in to send a clear message to the developers.
I doubt, however, that it will make a difference, as currently, there is little that can challenge the dominance of Dead by Daylight.
But maybe it will work and the developers will wake up. It would be best for the community and best for the game. But perhaps not for the balance sheets of the developers and publishers.
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The Hell ShooterDoom Eternal finally received a next-gen upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 29. This brings some technical and visual improvements. However, the PS5 version lacks a feature, which has frustrated many players.
What is this upgrade? The new upgrade brings various improvements and new features for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This includes ray tracing, which is now also available for PC.
Here is a brief overview of the biggest new features of the upgrade:
Ray tracing for Xbox Series X and PS5 (excluding Xbox Series S)
Various graphic modes for performance, up to 120 FPS are now possible
4k/60FPS is now possible on PS5 and Xbox Series X
Cross-gen with older consoles in battle mode (PS5 to PS4 and Xbox Series X|S to Xbox One)
Here is a trailer for the upgrade:
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However, there are some problems on the PS5 that annoy many fans. What is going on?
If you switch from PS4 to PS5, you must start over
This is the problem: While some data can be transferred through your Bethesda account, your save game for the campaign and multiplayer of Doom Eternal is not transferable for PS5 players.
Consequently, if you change versions, you have to start a new run and replay your progress in both the story and multiplayer. This is unusual for next-gen ports.
Previously, it was possible to carry over your progress in most games like Marvel’s Avengers and other titles without issues. Strangely, in the case of Doom Eternal, only the PS5 version is affected; on Xbox Series X|S, importing the save game is possible without problems. Consequently, there are some players who are not satisfied with the upgrade.
RipandTear says: “What an absolute joke, we have to play the entire game again before we can start the new content […], I don’t mind playing the game again, but having to play the whole thing again to access new content is extremely frustrating.” (via reddit.com)
bruhbaby1 says: “I just downloaded the PS5 version of the update and I love the ray tracing so far, but the thing is, I lost all my progress in the main story, DLCs, and my level. I was level 178 and I was proud of that, but now I’m back at 0. I love this update, but it feels a bit like they’ve accidentally kicked me in the balls. I’m not mad, but it does hurt a bit.” (via reddit.com)
cooperma30 writes: “Honestly, that’s unfortunate. It will prevent me from playing the PS5 version. Real crap, but I also partially blame Sony for their poor strategy regarding backward compatibility.” (via reddit.com)
In addition, some PS5 players seem to have issues with downloading the upgrade. Apparently, it cannot be installed properly for some.
For many players, Doom Eternal seems to be blocked in the PlayStation Store. Bethesda has already commented on this in a tweet. They are working on the issue and hope to resolve it quickly.
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Next-Gen Upgrade for Doom Eternal – Installation and Features
Depending on which platform you play on, the upgrade can be installed differently.
Here’s how it works on PlayStation: If you own the disc version of PS4, you need to insert it into your PS5 console and select the game hub. There, you should select Doom Eternal: Standard Edition. Now the PS5 version should be downloaded.
For owners of the digital version, there may be issues. Here, Bethesda provides two options on the website to install the upgrade.
Option 1:
Select the Doom Eternal game hub in the menu
Select “DOOM Eternal PS5 Upgrade” there
Method 2:
Go to the PlayStation Store
Search for Doom Eternal and select the game
It should now be shown as “Purchased”
Select “Download” to install the upgrade.
Here’s how it works on Xbox: Xbox Series X and Series S use the Smart Delivery system. This applies to both the physical and digital versions of DOOM Eternal.
If you own the disc version on Xbox One, the disc must be inserted into the Xbox Series X to receive the upgrade and will still be required for playing.
Features for Xbox Series X
Three new graphic modes
Ray tracing mode with 1800p/60 FPS
Performance mode with 1800p/120 FPS
Balanced mode with 4K/60 FPS
HDR 10 in every graphic mode
Ultra quality graphic settings
Cross-gen BATTLEMODE support with Xbox One
Variable refresh rate
Variable shading rate
Features for Xbox Series S
Two new graphic modes
Performance mode with 1080p/120 FPS
Balanced mode with 1440p/60 FPS
HDR 10 in every graphic mode
Cross-gen BATTLEMODE support with Xbox One
Variable refresh rate
Variable shading rate
NOTE: The ray tracing mode is not available on Xbox Series S
Features for PlayStation 5
Three new graphic modes
Ray tracing mode with 1800p/60 FPS
Performance mode with 1584p/120 FPS
Balanced mode with 4K/60 FPS
HDR 10 in every graphic mode
Ultra quality style graphic settings
Cross-gen BATTLEMODE support with PlayStation 4
Adaptive trigger support for the DualSense controller
What about the PC? There is no extensive update here, only the ray tracing feature has been optimized again.
Does the upgrade cost anything? No, it is freely available to every owner of Doom Eternal. There is also no set timeframe in which the upgrade is available.
Doom Eternal is not the only game from Bethesda to receive a next-gen upgrade recently. The Elder Scrolls Online has also received new graphic features on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
More and more development studios are making their games more inclusive. They are introducing characters in their games that represent the LGBTQA+ community. Here are 7 of them that you can encounter in MMOs and multiplayer games.
June is celebrated worldwide as Pride Month, and with it comes the rights of the LGBTQ+ community for equality. Together with our sister sites GameStar and GamePro, we at MeinMMO have issued a statement for tolerance and diversity.
Every day, we stand against hate and violence in our comment sections, and we let our banners shine in the colors of the Progress Pride flag during June. To conclude Pride Month, we have compiled a list of MMORPGs and multiplayer games that feature queer characters and stories.
In our selection, we focused on the diversity of the characters and their backstories, each coming with their own uniqueness.
Why June, actually? On June 28, 2021, the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots was celebrated for the 52nd time. They are regarded internationally as the starting point of the civil LGBTQ movement, which fights for equal rights worldwide and is annually reminded by PRIDE Marches (which are often held digitally due to the COVID-19 pandemic) of the ongoing pursuit of equality for all – regardless of skin color, ethnicity, origin, national origin, political opinion, religion, sexuality, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or any other legally protected areas.
Borderlands
The colorful and crazy game series from Gearbox has united a great variety of characters since the first game. Accordingly, over time, a number of queer characters have found their way into the game. There are homosexual characters like Athena or bisexual characters like Axton or the famous Mad Moxxi.
Borderlands 3, however, went a step further and dedicated an entire DLC to a homosexual couple. In Guns, Love and Tentacles, the story revolves around the two characters Alistair Hammerlock and Wainwright Jacobs and their wedding. The celebration is hosted by none other than Gaige, who has hung up her exterminator job and is now a wedding planner.
While one would expect the flashy and chaotic style of Borderlands to not take this DLC seriously, that is not the case. Apart from the typical Borderlands humor and plenty of explosions, “Guns, Love and Tentacles” features heartfelt moments, making the DLC a great mix of fun and seriousness.
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In the MMORPG Guild Wars 2, the developers have ensured diversity. On one hand, there are several homosexual couples in the game. These include the two Sylvari Caithe and Faolain or Kasmeer and Majorly who share a kiss in an emotional cutscene.
The theme of gender is also addressed by the developers in Guild Wars 2. For many years, there has been a transgender character like Aid Worker Sya. After losing everything in an attack by Scarlet Briar, she decided to accept her true self. She used her Mesmer magic for the gender change and changed her former name to Sya.
The Norn character Myrun Skialkin, on the other hand, is non-binary. Myrun plays a role in the Icebrood Saga and helped to protect the Thunderhead Keep against the Destroyers who serve the dragon Primordus. In the fifth chapter of the saga, Myrun supports the player character’s group in their fight against the dragons and offers wise counsel.
League of Legends
Although League of Legends is a MOBA that does not feature a campaign or ongoing storyline, the game still possesses a deep lore. And among the colorful characters, which include humans, cyborgs, robots, golems, animals, and many other anthropomorphic beings, there are also homosexual couples.
One such couple was recently introduced by Riot. For many years, players suspected that sparks were flying between the champions Leona and Diana, and not just during battles. In the short story “Rise Up With Me”, readers discover that the two started a romance during their school years.
The girls attend the same rhetoric course, where Leona unfortunately struggles. She asks Diana to give her tutoring lessons. This develops into a relationship that faces problems and misunderstandings but ultimately ends in a kiss. Unfortunately, the story has been shortened or even completely cut in China and Russia.
The short story about Leona and Diana is illustrated with beautiful artworks.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
When the romance options in Star Wars: The Old Republic were first introduced, many fans were surprised that only heterosexual relationships were possible. After all, BioWare was already known for series such as Mass Effect and Dragon Age, in which one can start a romance not only with same-sex partners but also with aliens and other races.
Therefore, the developers stepped on the gas and implemented bisexual relationships in their MMORPG over the years. As is often the case with BioWare games, you can start a romance with these NPCs. Initial dialogue options lead to flirting, from which, with a certain probability, a relationship can develop.
In the expansions Knights of the Fallen Empire, Forged Alliances, and Jedi Under Siege, various characters were added who will not refuse flirting attempts from both genders. These include Sith Lord Lana Beniko and Jedi Consular Nadia Grell, for example. But while sexuality may not matter, the fun often stops when you find yourself on the wrong side of the Force.
Lana Beniko from SWTOR can be flirted with by both male and female characters.
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Similar to League of Legends, the hero shooter Overwatch does not have a story campaign, but there is plenty of lore and background information on its colorful characters. Since the announcement of the game by Blizzard, the Overwatch community has speculated that one character or another might not be entirely heterosexual.
This was confirmed by the development team gradually through small stories, comics, or hints in artwork. In a Christmas special “Reflections”, it was revealed that Tracer is a lesbian and has a girlfriend for whom she desperately tries to find a suitable gift at the last moment.
In the short story “Bastet”, which mainly revolves around the heroine Ana, it is discovered that Soldier 76 had a boyfriend. Unfortunately, unlike the story in “Reflections”, this story does not have a happy ending. Soldier 76 vowed to protect the weak and oppressed, prioritizing this duty over all else, including his then-boyfriend.
Tracer’s girlfriend, Emily.
World of Warcraft
Blizzard has not only provided more diversity and rainbows in Overwatch. In their long-lived MMORPG World of Warcraft, you will also encounter queer characters. With the latest expansion Shadowlands, not only new raids, quests, and areas were introduced, but also the first transgender character in WoW.
The character Pelagos is even part of the main quest and an important NPC during the quest. He is a Kyrian in the Shadowlands. During his lifetime, he was physically a woman instead of a man. This changed after his death, as souls in the Shadowlands can choose a new form that they prefer.
Pelagos was physically a woman in life and chooses the shape of a man in the Shadowlands.
Destiny 2
Wrapping up our list is the shooter Destiny 2, in which there are several homosexual couples. For instance, there is the scout Devrim Kay, who has his base in a church in the European Dead Zone. He was already outed as homosexual early in the game.
Devrim is married to an NPC named Marc, and they lived together in the Last City. Some time after their wedding, the two adopted the orphaned girl Suraya Hawthorne, whom they raised with much love. After the city was attacked by the Red Legion of Dominus Ghaul, they fled to the European Dead Zone, where they were taken in by other refugees on the farm founded by Suraya.
Devrim Kay is one of the first new NPCs you met at the launch of Destiny 2.
Another couple, which was announced several years after the release of Destiny 2, are the two lore figures from Destiny, Warlock Osiris and Titan Saint-14. In a series of sweet notes found in the game, Saint-14 refers to his partner as “my fiery phoenix”.
Other multiplayer games and MMORPGs that feature queer characters include Apex Legends, GTA V, The Secret World, and Stardew Valley.
What queer characters or homosexual couples in MMOs and multiplayer games do you know of? Share them with us in the comments.
Schalke has now officially announced: They are selling the license to play in the LEC League in Switzerland. Schalke was the strongest German team in the European professional league of League of Legends. But due to the Corona pandemic and the relegation of the footballers, the sale became necessary, although it is greatly regretted.
This is the situation:
Whoever wants to participate in the professional league of LoL needs a license. Schalke had that for 5 years. In May 2016, Schalke took over the team “Elements” and was therefore able to compete in the LEC as a German club.
Because the footballers were relegated from the Bundesliga and the Corona pandemic continues to press, the club got into financial trouble in 2021 and urgently needed money: They are now selling the spot in the LEC to Switzerland.
The farewell is difficult for those responsible at Schalke: They had built something great and saw a lot of potential in esports at Schalke.
Sale was foreshadowed since footballers failed in the Bundesliga
Did one know this beforehand? It had been suspected since February 2021. Since the relegation of Schalke 04 from the Bundesliga became apparent, it was in the air that they would sell the spot in the LEC League of LoL. They urgently needed money to reduce the overwhelming debt burden.
In February 2021, it was said: Nothing has been decided yet. After all, there was great growth potential in the field of esports and LoL.
The football fans of the club were pleased that practically “out of nowhere” 30 million euros would come to them. The BILD newspaper had put this sum into play.
The esports fans of Schalke found the idea terrible that their somewhat successful team would now be dissolved, although they could do nothing about it, just because the footballers were playing so poorly.
Those responsible at Schalke have “fought very hard,” but there was “no other choice”
This is now the official statement: After months of speculation, there is now the official announcement of the sale via Twitter.
The spot in the LEC goes to the Swiss team, BDS, for 26.5 million euros starting in 2022. Apparently, the starting spot was highly sought after.
The responsible manager at Schalke, Tim Reichert, emphasizes how hard they worked to prevent exactly this decision. But it didn’t work out.
Although Schalke would have “phenomenally grown” in esports and they were extremely happy with the project, the Covid-19 pandemic and the relegation of the footballers had “massive financial consequences” for the club – therefore, they had no other choice.
Reichert will leave the club after 5 years now.
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In the video, you can see Tim Reichert struggling with the decision.
Germany currently occupies the last 2 places in the LEC
Are there other German clubs in LoL? Yes, another German club is playing in the LEC with SK Gaming. Currently, they are in last place in the LEC with 1-6.
Schalke has been more successful than SK Gaming in recent years: The Royal Blues have qualified for the playoffs more often in recent years and were on a good path with a group of talented players like Broken Blade.
However, Schalke currently, after having already had to sell players, is also not doing well. They are in second to last place. One of the two victories was, however, outstanding:
In the weekly research breakthrough of Pokémon GO, you will encounter Geronimatz in July 2021. Additionally, you can expect remote raid passes and more rewards. We have summarized what they are and whether the research breakthrough is worth it for you.
This is the research breakthrough in July: From July 1, 2021, at 10:00 PM, you will receive Geronimatz in the research breakthrough. This Normal and Flying-type Pokémon replaces the previous reward Pokémon Perlu. In addition to Geronimatz, there will be other rewards for the research breakthrough:
a free remote raid pass
double XP for the research breakthroughs
Research breakthrough with Geronimatz – Should you grab it?
So worth it is Geronimatz: Geronimatz is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon from the 5th generation. So far, this little monster has only been found in rewards from rank 15 of the PvP League, as well as from 10 km eggs and the special research “Pioneer-40-Challenge.”
It is therefore one of the Pokémon that are rather rare in the game. That’s why it makes sense to take advantage of the research breakthrough opportunity to complete your Pokédex or collect candies to evolve Geronimatz into Washakwil. Also, you might encounter a shiny variant with a bit of luck.
Geronimatz & Washakwil normal (top) and shiny (bottom)
Regarding the use of Geronimatz in raids or the PvP League, you should rather rely on other Pokémon. According to PvPoke, it has rather weak stats in terms of attack and stamina (via pvpoke.com). Especially in terms of defense, this Pokémon cannot convince. Even its evolution Washakwil is not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Research breakthrough bonuses
As in June, the bonuses are particularly interesting again in July. You will continue to receive double XP for each research breakthrough that you need for your level-up to level 50. In addition, there will again be one free remote raid pass each.
You will need this if you want to do a remote raid with friends. This gives you the chance to participate in raids abroad as well. This usually costs 100 coins in the in-game shop. So, one more reason not to miss the research breakthroughs in July.
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How to get the research breakthrough: To receive the research breakthrough, you must complete a field research task for 7 days. You can see your progress by the stamps above the field research tasks. Once you have collected all 7 stamps, the research breakthrough will be unlocked and you will have the chance to claim your reward.
What else can you expect in July? In July, you can look forward to numerous events, special bonuses, and new raid bosses. A detailed overview of all events in July can be found here:
The upcoming action MMO Magic: Legends will never see the release. The game is set to be shut down again in October. That would only be 7 months after the start of the beta. There was still a lot of hype surrounding the announcement of the MMO.
What happened to the game? Magic: Legends was supposed to be an action MMO in the world of the famous card game Magic: The Gathering. The idea was to create a kind of Diablo game in which the cards and deck-building of Magic played a role.
The game launched in March 2021 in open beta. But already on October 31, 2021, just 7 months after the beta launch, the game is set to go offline again. It will never see an official release.
The lead developer Steve Ricossa said:
Our vision for Magic: Legends has missed the mark, but we are proud of what we achieved.
Is there a refund? Those who have invested money in the game can now request a refund. This applies to purchases made through the Epic Store as well as transactions via the Arc Games platform operated by the developer Cryptic.
In-game transactions will now only work with in-game currency.
Magic: Legends had serious problems even in beta
What caused the game to fail? When Magic: Legends was announced back then, the chances looked good that it would become a big hit:
The Magic IP is extremely popular and well-known
A new western MMORPG should finally come
The developer Cryptic had already proven that they master this genre with the MMORPGs Neverwinter and Star Trek Online: After all, they have been successfully operating two titles on the market for years
However, many mistakes were made during the development. Initially, there was a shift from MMORPG to an action RPG in the style of Diablo and isometric perspective instead of 3D view. When the beta started, there were many complaints from players:
Loading times were very long
The tutorial was also unpopular as it dragged on
Features like new classes were hidden behind a paywall, which had a hint of pay-to-win
In general, the shop was heavily criticized for aggressively vying for players’ real money even in beta
Moreover, the game simply lacked hype from the beginning: The game just didn’t catch on with the gaming audience.
The developers actually wanted to address these issues, but apparently, in the end, too much was wrong to salvage anything.
There are allegations against former influencers of the online shooter “Fortnite“: Big YouTubers and Twitch streamers like Faze Jarvis, Ricegum, or FaZe Kay allegedly promoted the cryptocurrency “Save the kids.” However, the coin turned out to be a poor investment and quickly lost value.
This is the situation:
A YouTuber has raised allegations that major gaming influencers like Ricegum, FaZe Jarvis, and FaZe Kay promoted the cryptocurrency “Save the kids.” They recommended their millions of followers on Twitter to invest in the coin. They even acted as brand ambassadors for the cryptocurrency.
The coin “Save the Kids” rose from an entry value of 0.0025€ to a peak value of 0.0036€. However, the coin then fell within a few days to 0.001€ and remained at that value: Those who followed the influencers’ advice and invested at the coin’s launch lost a lot of money.
The influencers have since deleted their promotions for the currency – only one streamer has apologized to the fans for the action.
Here are the allegations: The YouTuber “SomeOrdinaryGamers” summarized the events. He found and utilized deleted tweets from influencers like FaZe Jarvis or Ricegum in which they promoted the coin “Save the kids.”
The joke of the coin “Save the Kids” is that a very small percentage of the sales is used for child-friendly and charitable purposes.
In the tweets, Ricegum or Faze Jarvis, known primarily from Fortnite, introduced themselves as “ambassadors” of the coin. They urged their followers to invest at the launch of the coin on June 5th. These tweets reached thousands of followers on Twitter and have since been deleted.
A now-deleted tweet from FaZe Jarvis.
Influencers allegedly promoted a “Pump and Dump” scheme
This is the accusation: The YouTuber does not claim that the influencers directly deceived anyone, but he accuses them of having used their “influence” to push a bad deal onto their followers. They allegedly promoted a “Pump and Dump.”
This is how a “Pump and Dump” works:
In a “Pump and Dump,” insiders buy a stock or cryptocurrency very cheaply, which has little value at that time.
Then they massively promote the stock or cryptocurrency or commission advertising for it.
Many users then buy the product, and the price shoots up rapidly because the demand suddenly becomes huge – this is the “Pump.”
A product that quickly gains value attracts the attention of many buyers who believe there is quick money to be made. They jump in as the price rises, further driving up the price.
The insiders ultimately sell their vast amounts of the product at a peak price, which they had purchased cheaply before the “Pump.”
As a result of this sudden oversupply of the product in the market, the price of the product drops rapidly – this is the “Dump.”
The insiders who bought cheaply and sold expensively are the winners of such “Pump and Dumps.”
However, those who bought at a high price and missed the moment to sell at a profit are left with the now almost worthless product and can only sell it at great losses.
The value of “Save the Kids” – At the launch of the coin, the value rose rapidly (Pump); however, it fell sharply after a short time (Dump) and remained low. Source: coinmarketcap
The YouTuber does not claim that the influencers intentionally deceived their followers, but he points out that YouTubers like Ricegum have always been noted for unethical behavior.
An influencer apologizes to fans: Did not mean any harm
This is the reaction now: Influencers Ricegum and FaZe Jarvis have not commented on these allegations. Their tweets have now been deleted.
FaZe Kaye takes responsibility. He apologizes to his fans. He did not mean any harm and naively recommended a coin he thought would be a good deal for everyone. However, he did not discuss it with anyone in the FaZe clan. That was irresponsible. His fans mean everything to him – he is sorry.
Twitter users, however, see this critically. They believe he intentionally sold them out to make money. And that, at that moment, advertising money was more important to him than the trust of his fans.
One user says: “Yes, you really scammed me with Kids badly, and not just that. I got 20 of my closest friends to invest, and they all lost over $50,000.”
Another user accuses FaZe Kaye: “You knew all along that the ‘coin schemes’ you promote are Pump and Dumps. You’ve been on the internet long enough. Your apology is worthless.”
A third user says: “I drew the short straw with Kids, but ultimately it was my decision to invest. It taught me a valuable lesson. I will never forget it. You are forgiven.”
This is what it’s about: When investing in stocks or cryptocurrencies, it’s about a lot of money. Therefore, influencers have a particularly great responsibility when they talk about such topics to their followers who trust them.
Transparency is also important in such matters: Why is the influencer recommending me the product? Is he being paid for it? Is he himself invested in the product? What is behind it?
Update 7.2.2021, 13:03: Meanwhile, the case has had repercussions, at least for the members of FaZe:
Some scopes of powerful sniper rifles in Call of Duty: Warzone do not work properly and do not show scope reflection. Duels with the long-range rifles should therefore be avoided.
What’s it about? Sniper rifles are powerful weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone. A targeted shot between the eyebrows is enough to send an opponent into the K.O. phase. The one-shot potential, along with their large scopes and mega range, makes sniper rifles popular companions in the battle royale Warzone.
In order for a “target” to have any chance, sniper rifles normally come with a “glint”. This is a scope reflection that shows you if someone is aiming at you with a sniper rifle through a large scope. However, this balancing feature is currently – once again – broken. Some scopes simply come without glint for some players.
Snipers through a bug with an unfair advantage
What does it look like? On reddit, user “ll-EXODiA” shows a compilation of 2 deaths by snipers without glint:
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In both situations, the player should have seen a brief flash of the scope reflection indicating that a sniper rifle was aimed at them. But nothing – although the kill cam shows large sniper rifles and scopes, there was no visual warning for the player. When and how the glint is normally displayed can be found in our special on mechanics:
Which scopes cause the problem? It is currently not certain. What seems certain is that this time snipers from Cold War are also participating. When the bug last appeared in April, only snipers from CoD MW were affected. But the sniper scope of the popular Kar 98k is also said to be affected.
However, it seems that not every player is affected by the problem. In the reddit thread about the video, some players confirm the bug. Others say they were just hit by a sniper scope of the Kar 98k with glint. So there seems to be an unclear component as well.
We are keeping an eye on developments regarding this topic and will update the article accordingly when there is new information about glint.
The typical flash helps in detecting enemy snipers – actually…
Is a fix for the scopes coming? Since the problem leads to unfair conditions in the game, a fix should not take long. Currently, however, there is no new entry regarding the bug on the developers’ Trello board (via trello.com). The board posts problems that the Warzone creators are currently actively working on.
Additionally, it seems that not all players are affected by the bug. The awareness of the unfair bug is only slowly increasing, yet the frustration of those affected is rising much faster. The bug has apparently been haunting the game for at least 2 weeks – the big Warzone YouTuber “FaZe Jev” had problems with an opponent who had no glint with his Kar 98k shortly before the start of Season 4 (via YouTube / Timestamp 11:00 minutes).
What can I do now? If you are affected by the bug, there is not much you can do. Avoid open areas, try maybe a few rounds on Rebirth Island, and hope for a quick fix for the bug.
Once a sniper opens fire on you and you cannot directly ascertain where the shot came from – take to your heels and look for a house nearby. Playing against snipers without glint is no fun in Warzone.
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You love the story of Destiny 2 and know the confusing lore inside out? Then Bungie has a crazy job offer for you. And the chances aren’t bad, as your strongest competitor is already out of the race.
This is the job: Bungie, the developers of Destiny 2, are looking for a historian. Since June 29, 2021, you can officially apply for the position. The job posting is not aimed at sleepy university professors who always refer to the Third Punic War, but at a specialist in the story and lore of Destiny.
You’ve devoured every grimoire card since day 1 of the action MMO and know by heart that Oryx was once named Aurash and was actually born as a Hive girl? Then your dream job might be waiting here. MeinMMO explains what Bungie requires and also why you have a good chance, as the top candidate has already declined.
“Destiny historian” will certainly look good on your resume. It’s a pretty cool job, thinks Bungie employee Max Nichols on Twitter:
You must be able to: First, you should bring “encyclopedic knowledge” of the Destiny universe. You are basically the last instance that oversees all story-relevant things from in-game lore snippets, cinematics, or descriptions of exotics. If someone at Bungie wants to know something about the history of Destiny, you are the contact person.
Teamwork is very important for Bungie: in many parts of the job posting, collaboration with groups – both internally and externally – stands out as an important point. So, if you want to lock yourself away in your quiet little room, you have bad cards.
You should review the scripts of the narrative teams and the creative team, be able to provide feedback and edit. The historian works very closely with this team of storytellers. So with the talented writers who create beautiful lore posts, which most players do not bother to read.
Experience working with books, series, and even screenplay formats is sought.
You also need negotiation skills – is it about negotiating the fee? Because money is not specified in the job posting.
All of this sounds like your dream job? There is a catch: You must prove residency in the state of Washington within 45 days of starting the job. This is where Bellevue is located, and Bungie’s headquarters is in this small town near Seattle. However, working from home is possible.
Actually, the weather in Bellevue is rather cool, but recently a heatwave caused problems in the development of Destiny 2:
Why doesn’t Byf want it? Byf has already declined the seemingly tailored job for him.
Byf shared this via Twitter himself. Since he was “bombarded with requests” about it (via Twitter).
He lives with his wife, whom he just married a few days ago, in the United Kingdom and does not plan to move to the USA.
Moreover, the official job of the Destiny historian requires more than just lore knowledge – but according to Byf, there are many suitable candidates for Bungie out there.
This is how the community views Byf, affectionately called the “Lore Daddy”:
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There are other story guardians: However, the job in the video game industry is not that unusual. At Blizzard, there is a whole team of lore masters led by Sean Copleand. They have been ensuring for years that WoW, Diablo, and Co remain coherent with their evolving stories.
What do you think about this unusual job offer? Do you have the necessary skills for the position of Destiny historian at Bungie? Or do you know a suitable candidate who has a good chance at Bungie? Let us know in the comments.
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The latest patch 9.1 Chains of Domination for World of Warcraft is finally live. We tell you everything you need to know about it.
Players of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands have been waiting far too long for new content, but that is finally coming to an end. Today, on June 30, 2021, the first major content update “Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination” was released. Maintenance has been completed for a few minutes, and World of Warcraft is accessible again, so everyone can dive into the new content.
Since June 30, 2021, 9:20 AM, the patch is also live in Europe.
What does the update include? Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination has a lot of content for players to enjoy. Some of the most important are:
40 new Fame levels with new rewards
Torghast receives new layers and a new progression with the “Box of Many Things”
Content is being released gradually: As is already known from WoW, not all content is available directly at launch. The raid “Sanctum of Domination” and the new dungeon “Tazavesh” will only open their doors in the coming week. The campaign will also be gradually unlocked over the following weeks and months, as well as the ability to finally fly in the Shadowlands.
How long will the patch be maintained? That is uncertain, but most speculations suggest around 6 months. Due to the home office situation, content production has been somewhat slowed down, as Ion Hazzikostas mentioned in an interview. He expressed confidence that the situation is now under control and that upcoming content will be released more promptly.
Are you already busy gaming? Or are you following the age-old rule “Never play on patch day” and prefer to wait a few days?
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In Pokémon GO, you will encounter Mewtwo and Deoxys in Defense Form in July 2021. We will show you all the events, spotlight hours, raid hours, and what else to expect in the coming weeks.
What is it about? Developer Niantic announced which events await us in July 2021 in Pokémon GO. In the overview, we will show you which Pokémon will be featured during spotlight hours, which raid hours are coming up, and other events like GO Fest 2021.
We will regularly update this article here on MeinMMO so that you can always use it as a resource for event information.
July Events 2021 at a glance:
Here are the events: In this table, you will find the exact time frames and names of the upcoming events in July 2021. Below the table, we will show you the highlights of July that you should not miss in more detail.
Spotlight Hour with Schiggy and double Candy for transferring
July 21
Raid Hour with Mewtwo
July 23
Level 5 Raids with still unknown Raid Boss
July 23 to August 6
Mega-Glurak X in Mega Raids
July 27
Spotlight Hour with Natu and double XP for evolution
July 28
Raid Hour with still unknown Raid Boss
Which events are particularly worth it in July 2021?
GO Fest 2021: The traditionally largest event of the year in Pokémon GO takes place on July 17 and 18. On these two days, there will be special spawns and plenty of bonuses.
On Saturday of the event, the GO Fest will feature changing habitats that will deliver thematically appropriate Pokémon. Additionally, you can expect a research surrounding the singing Pokémon Meloetta.
On Sunday, you can expect lots of legendary Pokémon in raids. The GO Fest will bring back all previously available legendary monsters on that day. Again, there will be changing hours where you encounter different monsters.
Raid hours: In the raid hours, you will encounter interesting monsters in July. Defense Form Deoxys has not been available in the game for a long time and is particularly interesting in the PvP League. If you do not have one yet, you can now catch it.
Then Mewtwo will enter the legendary raids – and this monster is always useful; it is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Plus, with some luck, you may encounter its shiny form.
Mewtwo is one of the best attackers
Mewtwo will be followed by an as yet unknown boss. We will have to wait and see who Niantic has in store for the end of the month.
Pokémon GO Anniversary Celebration: The anniversary celebration will be a multi-day event held in honor of the fifth birthday of Pokémon GO. It runs from July 6 to July 15.
The developers will announce what exactly will happen during the event at the beginning of July. Since it is an anniversary, it should be an interesting event. For now, we will have to wait. We will keep you updated here on MeinMMO as soon as more information about the event becomes available.
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Which event in July 2021 in Pokémon GO are you looking forward to? Are you hunting for Bidiza again, catching Mewtwo, or do you have completely different monsters in focus this month?
Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players about the upcoming events.
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The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov is about to undergo a major gear reset, resetting everything to zero. If you’re saturated with your own battle royales like CoD: Warzone or Apex Legends: Give Tarkov a try – the timing is perfect.
Update June 30, 5:30 PM: The new patch 0.12.11 is live, and the wipe has occurred. There is no list of new features; the developers want to give players the chance to discover the content themselves. Extensive patch notes with bug fixes have been released (via escapefromtarkov.com).
The most important things at a glance:
The tactical shooter Escape from Tarkov is about to undergo a wipe with patch 0.12.11, resetting progress
Currently, special rules apply in the game – traders have bargain prices, and secure containers are disabled
MeinMMO briefly introduces you to the shooter and shows why “Battle Royale” fans should take a look
What is Escape from Tarkov? The hardcore shooter has been in closed beta for nearly 4 years and is considered a hidden gem in the shooter genre. Over the years, Escape from Tarkov (EFT) has gained many fans who are convinced by the uncompromising gameplay.
Especially at the beginning, every shot can be deadly, and even reloading your magazines is challenging at the start. You will be hungry, thirsty, can get severely injured, and have comprehensive control over your movement speed to precisely regulate how much noise you make while moving. If you die, nearly your entire inventory is lost and can be looted by other players.
The matches in EFT are called “raids” and drop you on a map where human players and NPCs roam around. You can go in as a squad of up to 5 players. Each round has a time limit to reach a specific objective on the map – however, the objective is not marked specifically, just like your current position. Even your teammates do not have name tags, which promotes teamwork and good communication.
Tarkov is therefore a relatively brief tactical shooter with larger and smaller maps, and matches usually last no longer than 30 minutes. Besides the matches, your hideout and trader quests are part of the gameplay, which are designed to keep you motivated in the long term.
Developers hint at wipe for tonight
What’s happening right now? Occasionally, there are progress resets in Tarkov with major patches, known as wipes. All progress is lost, and all players are more or less back to the same starting point – the more expensive your game version, the better your starting equipment.
Before a wipe, special rules apply. This time, the traders are quite cheap and offer ammunition, weapons, and equipment at bargain prices. Additionally, a securing mechanism for your loot is disabled: secure containers currently do not secure any items. Normally, you have these containers in your inventory to secure important keys, as well as quest items or expensive equipment. You can buy and loot almost anything that comes your way.
When is the wipe? Patch 0.12.11 will be deployed today, June 30, at 9 AM. The developers say on Twitter that the implementation takes about 4 hours – until 1 PM. They also warn that it could take longer.
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Why should fans of battle royale games like Warzone or Apex take a look? Escape from Tarkov is not a battle royale, but the raids are quite similar. You encounter enemies in an area and must achieve your objective. However, instead of taking out all enemies, you clear out troublemakers along your looting route while trying to reach your goal.
Similar to a battle royale, you must always be on guard, and at any moment a headshot could end the match for you. The sense of “loss” is even greater, the stakes are higher. Because if you go down, you often lose your entire inventory. The “gear fear” adds a certain thrill, especially when starting Tarkov.
That’s why a round where you collect a few good items without engaging in any firefights can be just as exciting as a battle royale with many kills.
To take a bit of the edge off when starting, you can also play scav rounds. You go into a raid with a random character and have a similarly random loadout of gear and weapons. If you make it to the extraction, you get to keep everything. If you go down, your main character loses nothing. However, scav rounds have a cooldown, and you cannot start a “risk-free” round immediately again.
We will embed a video with gameplay for you in case you want to take a look:
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Why is now the best time to start? If you log in before the wipe, you can equip yourself with strong items from the traders at a low cost. The gear is unbelievably cheap, and the standard pre-order version gives you 500,000 rubles right away. This way, you can jump into battle with strong gear.
After the wipe, you will face weaker opponents because many players need to collect their high-tier equipment again. Players with real skill will quickly get their good gear again, but in general, the equipment level is lower after a wipe. Also, the skill level of players is somewhat lower because the wipe brings many returnees into the game, who do not immediately return to their highest levels.
What does Escape from Tarkov cost? Technically, EFT is still in a closed beta. However, all purchasable versions give you direct access to the “test phase.” The standard version for pre-orders costs €34.99 and is available on the homepage of Escape from Tarkov (via escapefromtarkov.com).
Currently, you get a decent amount of gear and a base stash for your stuff with the standard version. The more you spend on the version, the larger your stash and the more gear you have at the start and after each wipe.
Escape from Tarkov: Patch 0.12.11 likely brings Hammer-Scav
What’s coming with the new patch 0.12.11? The content of the patch is not quite certain yet. The developers released a teaser two weeks ago titled “Operation Manager” on YouTube, which we will embed here:
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It is possible that an expansion of the “Factory” map and a new scav boss – Tagilla, who is armed with a sledgehammer, will be introduced. Both have already been presented by the developers in the official forum with screenshots, and the trailer could be a strong indication that patch 0.12.11 will bring the boss and map expansion.
It is currently rather unlikely that there will be a release of the new map “Streets of Tarkov”. At the Summer Games Fest just before E3, a gameplay trailer of the map was shown, but there was no indication of a release date.
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Update 9:20 AM: The maintenance work has ended early! The servers are live, and you can play Patch 9.1!
Original report: World of Warcraft is currently rolling out its first major content patch for Shadowlands. In order for the Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination to start smoothly, there are extended maintenance works today, June 30, 2021. So if you wanted to play in the morning, you will have to wait a bit.
How long will the maintenance work last? The maintenance work is scheduled to be particularly long today; Blizzard has allotted a full 8 hours for this. The maintenance began at 6:00 AM and is expected to last until 2:00 PM. After that, the realms should be available, and after installing the large patch, you can explore Korthia, the new covenant campaign, and the new layers of Torghast.
Can the maintenance work end earlier? Yes. Especially in Europe, it has often happened with past major patches that Blizzard needed only a fraction of the time stated to bring the servers up to date. So if you have nothing to do today, you should check in every half hour and see if the realms are online again.
As soon as all the servers are available again, we will naturally report on it here at MeinMMO.
Should you watch out for something? Yes. Remember, as with every major and minor patch, to update your interface addons to the latest version or catch up on that in the coming days. Many addons already have updated versions, while other updates will follow in the coming days.
It is also important that not all contents are available immediately at launch. The covenant campaign unfolds over several weeks, and the raids and the mega dungeon traditionally start with a delay. LFR players will have to wait particularly long to be able to fight against Sylvanas.
Are you excited for the new patch and the fresh content? Or are you waiting for more to be unlocked in a few weeks, such as the raid Sanctum of Domination?
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The latest cinematic in World of Warcraft is known. It leads to the decisive battle between two well-known elves.
While we are still waiting for the Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination in WoW, the update is already live in America and players are experiencing the new story. Early on, there is a pretty hefty 3-minute cinematic featuring a very significant battle between two characters. Find out here how the important fight turns out.
Spoiler Alert: The cinematic contains major spoilers for the story of Patch 9.1. If you prefer to experience it yourself, you should not read further.
When does the cinematic take place? During the course of the new main campaign, the Jailer launches an attack on the various realms of the Shadowlands – including Ardenweald. The forces of the Maw invade the lands of the Night Fae to steal the Winter Queen’s seal and thus gather another key fragment for the Jailer.
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What is shown? The cinematic depicts the confrontation between Sylvanas Windrunner and Tyrande Whisperwind. While Sylvanas summons more forces from the Maw, one of the great giants of the Maw is suddenly taken down – by Tyrande Whisperwind.
After a brief dialogue, the two elves begin their battle.
Tyrande unleashes the power of Elune and is able to hold her ground against Sylvanas. Even when Sylvanas uses her chains, Tyrande can easily break free as she utilizes the power of the Moon Goddess.
It appears that the fight was merely a distraction, as the Maw’s troops break through the lines of Ardenweald, and Sylvanas attempts to flee. However, Tyrande follows and rips Sylvanas from her banshee form to engage her in close combat shortly thereafter. She is on the verge of defeating the Banshee Queen – but gradually, the power of Elune begins to wane.
Sylvanas mocks that Elune once again denies her priestess of victory and gets back up. Tyrande grows weaker and weaker and is threatened to be killed by Sylvanas. At the last moment, Ysera intervenes and saves the Moon Priestess from death. Sylvanas bids farewell with the words (translated):
“Bathe in the glow of the fading embers of the pact with your goddess, Tyrande. Nothing is eternal.”
Tyrande is left broken. Ysera tries to speak to her – but the night warrior no longer responds.
Thus, the cinematic comes to an end.
More about World of Warcraft Patch 9.1 can be found here:
Sylvanas knew nothing of Nathanos’ death: Particularly interesting is a small detail. Apparently, Sylvanas did not know that Tyrande had killed Nathanos on Azeroth. Nathanos had previously proclaimed that his death would “send him directly to her” – but that seems not to be the case. It appears that the Jailer has retained Nathanos’ soul and has completely different plans – possibly as leverage against Sylvanas.
How the story continues, we will learn in the upcoming chapters of the story and the raid “Sanctum of Domination”. However, it will not open its doors until next week.
What do you think of this cinematic? A pretty cool duel between the two? Or rather “meh” and you were hoping for more?
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Destiny 2 occupies you this week with the new Weekly Reset featuring Iron Banner, a raid challenge, and the already announced exorcism mission of Season 14 as well as the boss fight against Quria. What else draws Guardians to log in on June 29?
Here’s what to do in the action MMO: Today marks the start of the 3rd Iron Banner event of Season 14. “What, already again?” I hear you asking. Yes, even if not much time has passed since Lord Saladin’s last visit, you’re tempted by top loot in the Crucible for a week. Your chance to grab the new shotgun that MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen spent a fortune on.
The Glass Chamber offers the third raid challenge “Out of the Way.” Prevent the Templar boss from teleporting even once. At least one Guardian (usually the relic holder) will hop into the blue-red marked spots in the arena. That way, you secure an extra chest with raid loot.
The Nightfall is active for a week, challenging you in a new strike to earn a Master weapon.
Terminus of Insight – against the big Psion on Nessus
You have the chance in the normal Nightfall for Disunity and the Master version of the iconic scout rifle awaits the top players.
Playlist Strikes bring variety with these modifiers:
Void Singe
Heavyweight
Iron
The elemental burn remains the same all week, while the other two modifiers change daily.
Crucible: Lord Saladin and Lord Shaxx have the following for PvP:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Iron Banner
Cauldron
Petra Venj awaits your visit in the area “Rheasilvia,” the Dreaming City – the maximum curse is active (Week 3). On top of that, you need to tackle the 4th Ascendant Challenge.
Sources for top loot in Season 14 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the Season of the Splicer, your gear’s maximum power level increases to 1,320. This is a rather small jump of just +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 can find top loot (Pinnacle Gear) that can take you above 1,310:
Achieve at least 100,000 points as a team in the Nightfall: Trial by Fire (+2)
Last year, Kylian Mbappé graced the cover of FIFA 21. But who will we see on the game cover of FIFA 22? MeinMMO reveals which candidates are in the running.
Every year, FIFA fans face the same question: Which player will make it onto the cover of the latest FIFA installment? For the current FIFA edition, the French superstar Kylian Mbappé made it to the cover and was even featured on the 3 different FIFA versions with varying cover designs.
We are curious whether Mbappé will start a cover dynasty like Lionel Messi, who was proudly featured on FIFA covers 4 times in a row. Or will there be a new star on the cover this time? Let’s take a look at the potential candidates.
When will the cover star be revealed? So far, no official information about FIFA 22 is known. Perhaps we will learn more about the cover of FIFA 22 at the “EA Play Live” event on July 22. There, the new FIFA installment is finally expected to be presented.
Who could make it onto the cover of FIFA 22?
What kind of candidates are we looking at? Here we take a look at players who are big names in international football and reveal how likely their appearance as cover stars for FIFA 22 could be.
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé has lost none of his star power and, despite a disappointing Euro Championship for the French team, managed to score an impressive 42 goals in 47 competitive matches for PSG. It’s quite possible that his engagement as cover star will be extended and we will see Mbappé again on the FIFA 22 cover.
Robert Lewandowski scored 41 goals in the previous Bundesliga season – a record! Additionally, in December 2020 he was also named the World Footballer of the Year. It’s logical that the best striker in the world should be a candidate for the FIFA cover. However, this seems extremely unlikely, as FC Bayern has a partnership with Konami and thus the FIFA competitor PES.
This makes Lewandowski’s chances as cover star rather unlikely.
Erling Haaland
Haaland is the absolute shooting star of the last year and quickly gained worldwide fame through his goals and impact. The BVB forward is a top favorite for the FIFA 22 cover and could very well be chosen by EA. Especially since the developer has already prominently featured the young Norwegian in FIFA 21 and showcased him in many menus and trailers.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo was on the cover of FIFA 18 and FIFA 19, back then still as a player of Real Madrid. Currently, Ronaldo is employed by Juventus Turin, and that is exactly the problem. Because for Juventus Turin, EA again lacks the licenses for the next FIFA installment, which is why the club is called Piemonte Calcio in FIFA.
Although Ronaldo will appear in FIFA, it is unlikely he will get a job as cover star at 35 years old due to the license issues.
Lionel Messi
Messi was featured on the covers of FIFA 13 to FIFA 16, thus holding the record for the most FIFA covers. However, an appearance as a FIFA 22 cover star seems unlikely, as EA appears to be leaning more towards young top talents.
Marcus Rashford
For a long time, there hasn’t been a Premier League player on a FIFA cover, the last one being Wayne Rooney for FIFA 10. It could well be that EA will take another look at the top tier of English football and select an absolute shooting star like Marcus Rashford.
Other candidates for the cover of FIFA 22
EA focuses on young players: In recent years, young superstars have played an increasingly significant role in FIFA installments. For example, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Joao Felix have been ambassadors of the FIFA series and can be seen everywhere around FIFA. Therefore, these players should not be ruled out for the cover of FIFA 22.
Do you have any other suggestions for the cover star of FIFA 22? Who would you like to see? What wishes we have for the latest FIFA installment, we reveal here:
The developers of Destiny 2 are really sweating right now, but not because of work on Destiny 2. This time, you can’t really blame them for leaving the action MMO aside, even though there’s a lot to do.
Just outside the gates of frosty Canada lies the quaint Bellevue in the state of Washington. Here is also Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2, based. But recently, a meteorological anomaly has hindered the development of the action MMO and provides Bungie with the perfect excuse to kick back for a while.
June shines up in the northern USA with a summery average temperature of a maximum of 25 °C – on cool days even just 13 °C.
But for the last 3 days, a heat wave has rolled over Seattle and the surrounding cities like Bellevue, where Bungie HQ is located (via Washintgonpost.com).
Weather services report up to 113 °Fahrenheit – which is about 45 °Celsius. Absolute heat record for the region. (via Currentresults.com).
Bungie is taking a heat break. The developers announced this on Twitter:
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The developers of Destiny 2 are taking a heat break today because the PCs are overheating
Bungie’s Community Manager Dylan “dmg04” Gaffner complains about unreasonable working conditions: His laptop has nearly burned out and has shut down due to overheating … directly twice. He explains the most important point: “That’s not good”.
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This work method has drawn criticism: Okay, the current heat wave in Washington won’t have as much impact on the development of Destiny 2 as the global crisis will.
But many players have accused Bungie of an inefficient working style for years. Bungie is known for avoiding overtime and crunch, and the employees are supposed to feel comfortable here. However, this has caused some Guardians to vent nasty comments over the years, saying “they are lazy”.
Diligent Bungie employees at HQ – when there’s no heat wave
We read statements like these under the heat break Twitter posts of Bungie employees:
“In Australia, offices don’t close at such temperatures, don’t you have a working air conditioning?” (via Twitter)
“I’m from Texas – 100 °F are normal” (via Twitter)
Other users joke that Telesto has something to do with it and is now also causing glitches in real life, which the Community Manager confirms – who else, if not the game-breaking exotic, could break Bungie itself? (via Twitter)
Especially the servers, the buggy season launches, and the missing content continually lead to accusations. The lack of love for PvP sparked a small revolt. When Bungie recently announced that 12 more weapons are coming to Destiny 2, but it turned out that they were old guns with revised perks, it caused outrage among the Guardians. Yes, this is typically Bungie if you want to be snarky.
But let’s be honest, anyone used to maximum temperatures of 25 °C and suddenly having to deal with 45 °C deserves a day off. After all, the Destiny servers have so far withstood the temperatures – just like Telesto wants.
Yes, Guardians have been complaining about the servers since 2014
We wish the developers at Bungie a quick cooldown and that normalcy returns to HQ soon. And who knows, as Bungie is currently expanding – even to Europe – Luke Smith (in the title image) and colleagues may soon be able to develop mercilessly even in the high summer: Destiny 2 is getting a new boss, a huge new headquarters, and is coming to Europe.
The streaming platform Twitch has banned the controversial streamer Jenelle “Indiefoxx” Dagres (26): The curious thing is that this is her 6th ban alone in 2021. After the sixth ban in such a short time, many are wondering why Indiefoxx is not permanently banned. A Twitter user accuses her of ruining Twitch for “all women.”
This is the situation:
The streamer Indiefoxx has been on Twitch since 2017, but until recently had only a few hundred viewers on average. It was only in December 2020 that her star began to rise on Twitch. Starting in March 2021, she regularly reached several thousand viewers: Indiefoxx was a pioneer on Twitch for “Hot Tub” streams. Female streamers get into a hot tub for these streams and stream in bikinis.
However, all these bans seem to have no effect. Just a few days after she is allowed to stream again, Indiefoxx was banned again. There is now discussion about how long Twitch will allow her to continue with this behavior.
What kind of ban is this? The exact reasons and duration of the new ban are not known. Neither Indiefoxx nor Twitch has commented on the ban.
Since Indiefoxx is still retaining her partner status at Twitch, it is assumed that the 6th ban will also be “temporary.”
Why is this causing such a big discussion? The special thing about Indiefoxx’s ban is that it is her sixth ban in 2021. A user posted on Twitter how often she has already been banned (via twitter):
On January 28 for 3 days
On February 1 for 3 days
On February 23 for one day
On April 7 for 3 days
On June 22 for 3 days – That was the ASMR ban
The new ban followed on June 29
The crux of the discussion is that such “short bans for sexual behavior” apparently show no effect because the streamer continues her behavior and the ban brings no lasting negative consequences for her.
Streamer Alinity says: Punishment for “sexual behavior” on Twitch is too lenient – like a vacation
The streamer Alinity explains from her own experience that such a ban for “sexually suggestive behavior” has no impact on streamers: The additional advertising and attention that one receives from a ban easily compensates for the income loss of a 3-day ban.
A 3-day ban from Twitch is simply a “nice vacation and free advertising during the break, with even more advertising when you come back.”
This is how it is discussed: The renewed ban of Indiefoxx is hotly debated on Twitter:
A user says: “Twitch do the right thing and completely remove Indiefoxx’s toxic streams from the site. She has single-handedly destroyed Twitch for all women. She has damaged the platform for all female streamers.”
Another user quips: “She’s on a speedrun for 10 Twitch bans in a year.”
A third user asks: “Don’t 3 bans automatically lead to a perma-ban?”
Why is she supposed to ruin Twitch for all women? The accusation is that streamers like Indiefoxx rely on nudity and sexual innuendos. This is supposed to attract viewers to Twitch who then expect female gaming streamers to behave similarly, to flirt and chat with viewers.
This leads to irritation and strange situations for other female streamers who suddenly face people who expect them to share their private lives or flirt with viewers in chat.
The streamer negaoryx once demonstrated in a stream how to deal with viewers who ask: “What color is your thong?”
The streamer Amouranth, who has also been accused of such behavior, denies the allegation however: Blaming women for attracting creepy guys on Twitch is like blaming violent video games for causing more crime.
The streamer Amouranth is also frequently in the focus of criticism.
The problems that behavior causes
This is why the ban is discussed so much: The topic of “bans for sexually suggestive behavior” has been a dominant theme on Twitch for several months. It concerns many streamers and viewers: While the Twitch platform has specialized in “gaming” in recent years, it actually seeks to open up to other directions as well. However, streams that entertain with explicitly sexual content create discomfort among the major gaming streamers. Additionally, Twitch’s ban policy is a controversial topic:
For many Twitch viewers and streamers, it is a sign of unfair treatment: If one is afraid of a perma-ban but other streamers reportedly get away with repeated violations of the same rules, one feels treated unfairly.
On the other hand, other streamers accuse women in “Hot Tub” streams of attracting a difficult audience on Twitch, who expect other female streamers to behave sexually suggestively.
Moreover, streamers like Indiefoxx are accused of jeopardizing the future of all streamers on Twitch: There is fear that Twitch could earn a “bad reputation” and scare away advertising partners.
Update 1.7. 2021, 12:09 PM: Several days after Indiefoxx’s 6th ban, the news has taken a new turn. Apparently, the 6th ban now has serious consequences for the streamer:
