In the survival MMO ARK: Survival Evolved, the Summer Bash 2021 event is here, offering tons of features to unlock. This includes new skins, emotes, and chibis. You can find out what’s available here.
What is the Summer Bash 2021?Summer Bash is an event where special bonuses take effect on certain servers, allowing you to earn unique skins, emotes, and chibis.
Here are the bonuses available on selected server types:
Official Servers: XP gain, harvesting time, taming and breeding are 3 times better; mating interval is 0.5 shorter and a 1.5 times bonus on hexagons.
Small Tribe Servers: XP gain, harvesting time, and taming are 4.5 times better; breeding is 4 times faster; mating interval is 0.5 shorter and a 1.5 times bonus on hexagons.
ARKPocalypse Servers: XP gain, harvesting time, taming and breeding are 3 times better; mating interval is 0.5 shorter and a 1.5 times bonus on hexagons.
Conquest Servers: XP gain, harvesting time, and taming are 4.5 times better; breeding is 4 times faster; mating interval is 0.5 shorter and a 1.5 times bonus on hexagons.
Until when does the event last? The event started on June 30 and will last until July 14, 2021.
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Skins, Emotes, and Chibis – All of this is available in the Summer Bash event 2021
These special items are available: In 2021, there are a lot of special items and features that you can earn. Here’s a selection of the coolest items from the event:
Emotes
Hula Dance
Spinning in Place
Skins
Inflatable T-Rex Costume
3 Hawaiian Shirt Patterns
3 Swimsuit Variations
Retro Sunglasses
Floppy Summer Straw Hat
Water Soaker Skin
Straw Hat
Ark Frisbee
Ice Pop Shirt
Crap FEst Bikini
Raptor Swim Trunks
Chibi Pets
Maewing
Space Dolphin
Voidwyrm
Deal With It Dodo
Straw Hat Otter
Especially the inflatable T-Rex looks delightfully silly and should become a favorite of the event. If you want such a costume but are new to ARK, check out our article where you’ll find out why now is the ideal time to get into ARK.
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This week, you have to search the Steel Farm for clues in a new challenge in Fortnite. We will show you where to find them and how to get the XP for the Battle Pass.
What is this task about? For this challenge, you need to find a series of clues scattered around the farm near the Corny Complex.
The clues are located at the edge of the farm and not directly inside the enclosure. You need to find a total of four clues, which can be recognized by a magnifying glass symbol.
Locations of the clues
You will find the clues at these locations: The first one is located near a red tractor in front of Farmer Steel’s house. It is easy to spot as it is next to two hay bales.
For the second clue, you need to go to the red farm and keep slightly right. You will find some fir trees near a cliff. At the two lowest trees, you will find the second clue.
For the last two clues, you need to descend the cliff and move away from Farmer Steel’s farm.
Cross the river, and on the other side, you will find a pile of wood. Here is the third clue for the challenge.
To complete the challenge properly and collect the associated XP, walk back along the river to the Corny Complex. There, you should find a wooden bridge.
The last clue is located on the left side, between the three rocks near the path.
What you should pay attention to: To complete the mission, you only need to interact with two of these magnifying glass symbols, as the challenge requires you to find only two clues.
While it may sound quite simple, watch out for other players searching for these clues in the days following the release of the challenge.
Therefore, you should find a weapon immediately after landing to defend yourself. Alternatively, you can wait a few days until the rush has settled down.
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This summer will not be boring: On July 9, the Chinese MMORPG Swords of Legends Online will be released exclusively for PC in the West. You can find the most important info about this story-rich and action-packed title here in our overview.
What is Swords of Legends Online exactly?Swords of Legends Online (SOLO) is a theme park MMORPG that was released in China in 2019. The implementation for the Western markets is handled by the well-known publisher Gameforge. At the start, there will be a European and a North American server. SOLO is oriented towards the Chinese fantasy genre Xianxia, which in turn is based on Chinese mythology. An action-packed combat system and an Asian-inspired world are waiting for you, one that is disrupted by evil forces.
SOLO offers you:
A story-driven PvE that leads you to the endgame
6 classes with different gameplay options
Holy Trinity of healers, tanks, and DPS
A comprehensive housing system where you gather your own materials
Dungeons and raids in various difficulty levels
PvP in several modes
A purely cosmetic item shop
7 life skills
The release date of Swords of Legends Online
When will the MMO Swords of Legends Online be released in the West? The release of Swords of Legends Online is on July 9, 2021. You can play it through the official Gameforge client, the Epic Games client, or via Steam.
Can you play Swords of Legends Online before the release? No, an early release is not planned. There will also be no more public tests. The last beta test ended on June 8, 2021.
Is there a preload for Swords of Legends Online? Yes, there is a possibility for a pre-download. This will be available on Steam starting June 30 at 7:00 PM. You can begin the early download via the Gameforge client starting July 1 at 10:00 AM. However, this early download is an exclusive feature for pre-order customers.
Swords of Legends Online takes you to an Asian-inspired world.
The system requirements of Swords of Legends Online
Your PC must be able to handle the following:
Minimum
Processor – AMD FX-6300, Intel® Core™ i3-4130
Graphics Card – NVIDIA® GTX 760, AMD Radeon™ HD 7870
How much will Swords of Legends Online cost? The MMO will be released as a Buy2Play title exclusively for PC in three versions:
A Standard Edition for €39.99
A Deluxe Edition for €59.99
A Collector’s Edition for €99.99
What bonuses do the Deluxe and Collector’s Editions offer? In addition to the main game, both editions offer a special “Golden Weapon Skin” and a specific “Golden Costume” including hairstyle. Additionally, the Collector’s Edition offers an Assassin Costume, the “Fiery Wings” mount, and a “Stylish Housing Package.” However, the Housing Package can only be used after unlocking the housing feature.
Swords of Legends Online will be released in three different digital editions – here are the respective contents
Where can I buy Swords of Legends Online? You can pre-order Swords of Legends Online directly on the official website or via Steam until the release. After the official release on July 9, 2021, you also have the option to buy the game from the Epic Games Store.
Are there pre-order bonuses for Swords of Legends Online? Yes, there are pre-order bonuses, which include:
early access to character creation
name reservation
a mask
a founder title
and a founder flag
How do early name reservation and character creation work? From July 2, 2:00 PM to July 5, 2:00 PM German time, pre-order customers can secure their character names. After naming your character, it will be possible to design them using the character editor. However, you can only play your character starting July 9. If you purchase SOLO during this time window, you will still gain access to name reservation and character creation.
How does Swords of Legends Online get financed? Swords of Legends Online is a Buy2Play game. You only need to purchase the main game once to play. There is also an in-game shop where only cosmetic items, such as costumes or hairstyles, are available for purchase – as well as options to change name and gender.
What content does Swords of Legends Online offer you?
What makes Swords of Legends Online special: SOLO is a theme park MMORPG from China. It impresses with beautiful graphics that are very Asian-inspired. It is not an open-world title, but divided into several extensive zones that you can explore. It is a title for players who are enthusiastic about Asia settings or at least open to such an experience. A particular focus in SOLO is on the linear story and storytelling, which is based on its own mythology. Cutscenes and dialogues are dubbed in English. However, at release, you can enable German, French, and English subtitles to better follow the events.
Here you can get a first impression of Swords of Legends Online:
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What is Swords of Legends Online about? The story is based on the story of the Chinese series Swords of Legends and is a classic tale of good versus evil. Long ago, humans created a sword so powerful that it could even injure gods. In addition to this ancestral sword, four other swords were created, imbued with the so-called heart of swords.
900 years before the events you can experience in the game, five powerful sword masters used these weapons to fight an army of evil forces known as the Eternal Army. The weapons became known as the Swords of Legends and are the namesake for SOLO.
In a final battle, the Eternal Army was defeated with heavy losses and sealed in the Qin Mausoleum. Since then, the seal has been guarded by an order called the Qin League. The player is meant to be an chosen one to revive the hearts of swords contained within the swords. As the Eternal Army rises again, the player joins the fight against the awakening forces of evil.
How does the combat system in Swords of Legends Online work?
One of the highlights of the game is the combat system of SOLO. The battles are very action-packed, can be dynamic if desired, and can sometimes seem a bit confusing. You can choose from three systems for acting in battle:
Tab-targeting, which allows you to specifically target enemies
Action mode, where you have to aim your attacks and spells yourself
and a hybrid mode of both variants
Moreover, you do not have to stand still while casting your abilities. This makes you more mobile and the combat system feels even more dynamic.
The fights in SOLO are dynamic. You don’t have to stand still to attack.
Classes in Swords of Legends Online
The classes in Swords of Legends Online are organized as follows: The classes in SOLO are based on the classic MMORPG principle of the Holy Trinity. This means that there are classes with which you can tank and attack your enemies, but also heal and support your allies. In total, there are six classes in SOLO, which can specialize in two areas.
This allows for greater diversity in playstyles for each class. It should also be noted that there is no gender lock. Thus, all classes can be played as male or female characters. All six classes actually start in different zones.
These are the six classes in SOLO and what they can do: In SOLO, there are the following classes, each with two possible specializations, known as paths, between which you can switch outside of combat:
Bard – The bard fights at a distance with a string instrument against his enemies or heals his allies with it.
With the specialization Dissonance, the bard enhances his own attacks through elemental magic.
With the specialization Harmony, the bard enhances his own healing and protecting abilities for allies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg6iKO0CPbo
Berserker – The berserker fights with a longsword and is a classic melee fighter who can attack his enemies but also tank.
With the specialization Destroyer, the berserker maximizes his damage potential and can hit hard.
With the specialization Drunkard, the berserker becomes a full-fledged tank. For that, he relies on a specially brewed wine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCdxxeFvtxQ
Summoner – The summoner fights at a distance with a staff and calls upon a companion for support. This allows him to deal damage as well as heal.
With the specialization Wrath of Nature, the summoner enhances his offensive abilities while being able to summon two companions. The first companion can deal damage, while the second can tank.
With the specialization Nüwa’s Blessing, the summoner becomes a full-fledged healer. The summoner’s companion becomes the healing fairy Molou.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24CAbc7UChY
Sword Mage – The sword mage is the first class that focuses exclusively on dealing damage and operates with a short sword as a melee or ranged fighter.
With the specialization Sword Artist, the sword mage focuses on ranged combat and utilizes teleportation.
With the specialization Blade Storm, the sword mage plunges into melee combat. In combat, summoned illusions assist him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfrb38xufDw
Spear Master – The spear master charges into melee with a spear. He can deal powerful attacks or tank, protecting his allies from damage.
With the specialization General, the spear master enhances his abilities to deal damage to opponents. Additionally, the General possesses some options for launching opponents into the air.
With the specialization Phalanx, the spear master becomes a full-fledged tank. He can easily draw the opponent’s aggro or protect himself and his allies with a shield wall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loU_JL0G89g
Deathbringer – The Deathbringer is the sixth and last class of Swords of Legends Online at the release. As a Deathbringer, you are an assassin and deal rapid damage to your opponents with a large scythe. You can also become a healer.
With the specialization Assassin, you focus on the damage you deal. You can sneak up on opponents and hurt them with curses, strikes, and a poisonous companion.
With the specialization Occultist, the Deathbringer becomes a healer. You sacrifice your own blood to heal your allies. Additionally, you can enhance them using insects.
Will there be additional classes? In the Chinese version, Swords of Legends Online already has three additional classes. It is currently unknown what these might be called in the Western version and when or if a release in the West will take place, but it is quite likely, should SOLO be successful here. The three Chinese classes are a Mage, an Archer, and a Swordfighter.
The endgame – How SOLO wants to entertain you in the long term
How does the endgame in Swords of Legends Online work?The endgame in SOLO begins as soon as you reach the highest level. This is level 36+1 at the game’s release. This means that once you reach level 36, you need to fill your XP bar one more time. You will then progress from “Student” level 36 to “Scholar” level 1.
How quickly can you reach level 36+1?The required time is between 12 and 30 hours of gameplay. This particularly depends on how efficiently you play and how much time you take to carefully follow quest texts and cutscenes.
PvE, Housing, and PvP as endgame content
What options does the endgame of SOLO offer in PvE? Players have the opportunity to dive into different uniquely designed dungeons or raids, or to hunt world bosses.
The dungeons in SOLO can be entered with 5 to 10 players, and the difficulty adjusts to your player count. At the start, there will be three difficulty levels: Normal, Hard, and Extreme.
The dungeons create different atmospheres through their diverse settings.
In raids, 10 to 20 players can team up and fight against bosses together. The difficulty of raids also scales with the size of the group.
The hunt for individual world bosses takes place in the endgame areas of SOLO. Some bosses can be defeated alone, but for others, you will need to team up with other players. However, this type of activity is associated with certain life skills that you can unlock during the game.
For hunting these world bosses, for instance, you need the life skill “Bounty Hunting.” You can unlock the life skills through the “Cultivation” in the game – a special in-game menu.
What options does housing offer? As a relaxed alternative to combating the threats of the world, Swords of Legends Online offers comprehensive player housing as endgame content. To start building your dream house, you also need to reach level 36+1.
Once you have achieved this, you can purchase your own flying island on which to establish your residence. However, this is quite a lengthy task, as you must gather the materials yourself. You will grow crops, collect wood, or mine from a quarry on your island.
As a reward, you will receive an extensive housing experience with many customization options. Additionally, other players can visit your property. You can see what housing can look like in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ox8IfsRY4c
What options does PvP offer? If you are more interested in the challenges of player versus player combat, then in Swords of Legends Online you will find different kinds of PvP.
On one hand, there is a classic structured PvP in the form of arena battles and battlegrounds. You can enter these as a team in 3v3, 5v5, and 15v15 formats. The modes include classic duels, a conquest mode, and a battle where you must protect a teammate and defeat a selected opponent.
For an overview of what PvP in SOLO looks like, you can watch the following trailer:
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For battles in open areas, there are two options: On one hand, you can join one of two factions and go hunting for the other faction in a designated area: The Celestial Alliance or the Mythicism. Here, you do not collect negative Qi.
Negative Qi plays a role in the second option: If you want to hunt other players in the open world, you need to activate “Battle Frenzy.” You receive this skill upon reaching Scholar 1. Players who activate this can attack and defeat other players at max level.
The risk, however, is that you can be arrested and imprisoned if you accumulate too much negative Qi. You will not be released from prison for several hours. However, you can shorten the time by completing tasks while you are there.
What do you think of SOLO? Are you looking forward to the release in the West and can’t wait to finally try this MMORPG yourself? Or have you so far been indifferent to the game? Let us know in the comments along with other readers of MeinMMO.
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The weekly bonuses of GTA Online always come with various discounts and extra RP. This week, the costs for the bunkers are reduced, allowing you to earn good money. MeinMMO summarizes the key information about bunkers and other bonuses for you.
This week is especially worth it in GTA Online: Until July 8, you get a 50% discount on the purchase of a bunker. With a bunker, you can research weapon upgrades and sell special products that your own staff produces for you.
You can also play special bunker missions, which are among the best ways to earn money in GTA Online in 2021. Overall, there are 11 different buildings that usually range in price from 1,165,000 GTA$ to 2,375,000 GTA$. Thanks to the weekly bonuses, you can save a lot of money when purchasing the bunkers now.
Thanks to the Mobile Operations Center, you not only have handy tools on the go, but also unlock new mission types. These will give you double RP and GTA$ this week.
How much you save this week when buying a bunker
What do the bunkers cost now? There are a total of 11 different bunkers in GTA Online, varying in size.
Here’s a list:
Chumasch Bunker: From 1,650,000 GTA$ -> now 825,000 GTA$
Lago Zancudo Bunker: From 1,550,000 GTA$ -> now 775,000 GTA$
Paleto Forest Bunker: From 1,165,000 GTA$ -> now 582,500 GTA$
Raton Canyon Bunker: From 1,450,000 GTA$ -> now 572,500 GTA$
Route 68 Bunker: From 1,950,000 GTA$ -> now 975,000 GTA$
Grand Senora Oil Field Bunker: From 2,035,000 GTA$ -> now 1,017,500 GTA$
Grand Senora Desert Bunker: From 2,120,000 GTA$ -> now 1,060,000 GTA$
Farmhouse Bunker: From 2,375,000 GTA$ -> now 1,187,500 GTA$
Thomson Scrap Yard Bunker: From 2,290,000 GTA$ -> now 1,145,000 GTA$
Smoke Tree Road Bunker: From 2,205,000 GTA$ -> now 1,102,500 GTA$
Grapeseed Bunker: From 1,750,000 GTA$ -> now 875,000 GTA$
You also save not only on the purchase of a bunker. Renovations are also reduced in price by 50%.
What else is interesting? In addition to the discounts on bunkers, there is, as every week, also a new podium vehicle and other discounts. Here’s an overview of the key bonuses (via reddit):
Podium Vehicle:
Declasse Hotring Sabre
Bonus GTA$ and RP Activities:
3x GTA$ and RP in Adversary Mode – Stockpile
2x GTA$ and RP on MOC missions
Discounts:
40% off Vapid Winky (GTA$ 660,000 / 495,000)
30% off MTL Fire Truck (GTA$ 2,306,500 / 1,729,875)
40% off Nagasaki Buzzard Attack Chopper (GTA$ 1,200,000 / 1,050,000)
30% off Vapid Flash GT (GTA$ 1,172,500)
40% off Albany Roosevelt Valor (GTA$ 589,200)
40% off Declasse Drift Tampa (GTA$ 597,000)
50% off Vapid The Liberator (GTA$ 371,007)
30% off Dinka Veto Classic (GTA$ 626,500)
40% off Western Company Besra (GTA$ 690,000)
40% off Western Company Annihilator (GTA$ 1,095,000)
40% off Titan (GTA$ 1,200,000)
50% off Western Motorcycle Company Sovereign (GTA$ 60,000)
What do you think of the bonuses this week? Will you be getting a bunker? Or do you have something else in mind?
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On Saturday, July 3, 2021, the Community Day of the month July takes place in Pokémon GO. On this day, Floink is in the spotlight and brings some bonuses. We at MeinMMO have looked at these bonuses and will tell you how to best utilize them.
What is a Community Day? The Community Day is a special event day in Pokémon GO, which takes place once a month. On this day, a specific Pokémon is in the spotlight, which spawns more frequently during this time. The shiny rate is also significantly increased during the event. Therefore, you have a very good chance of catching one or even several of them on this day.
Additionally, trainers can expect numerous bonuses that make the Community Day even more interesting. In July, the Fire-type Pokémon Floink is in the spotlight of the event.
Community Day in July 2021 – Start Time and Bonuses
What? The Community Day with Floink When? On Saturday, July 3, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time Pokémon of the Day: Floink will spawn more frequently in the wild during the event Exclusive Attack: Lohekanonade, when evolved to Flambirex up to 2 hours after the event Bonuses: – 3x Stardust for catching – Incense lasts three hours – Lure modules last three hours
As in the past, you’ll have a total of 6 hours to catch Floink. With the help of Incense and/or Lure Modules, playing from home is also possible.
This is in the in-game shop: Besides the bonuses, you have the opportunity to purchase additional content for the Community Day in the game’s shop.
The special research “Roasted Nuts” for €1.00, which revolves around Floink.
A Community Day Box with 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Incense, 5 Star Pieces, and a Charged TM for 1,280 coins.
How to Make the Most of the Community Day in July
Make these preparations: Floink is a Fire-type starter Pokémon from Generation 5. It can be evolved into Flambirex through Ferkokel. If you evolve it up to 2 hours after the event, it will learn the event-exclusive Charged Attack Lohekanonade. You will need a lot of candies for the evolution. Therefore, you should take advantage of the Community Day to farm as many as possible.
To achieve this, we recommend having a stock of at least 350 balls. This should allow you to catch for a while without needing to spin new balls at the PokéStop.
Since Pokémon also need space, it’s advisable to clean out your PokéBox beforehand. This will save you valuable time during the event that you can use for catching.
These items are suitable for the Community Day: For catching Pokémon, you will receive triple Stardust on this day. You should take advantage of this bonus since Stardust in Pokémon GO is one of the most valuable currencies.
You need this not only for leveling up your Pokémon but also for purifying Pokémon and trading with friends. If you activate a Star Piece during the event, you will receive an additional 50% Stardust for half an hour.
Have enough items ready for the event
Furthermore, it’s worth setting up an Incense during the Community Day. This will provide plenty of spawns for 3 hours. With 2 pieces, you will thus cover the entire event duration.
If you want to gather a lot of Floink candies during the Community Day, you should also stock up on Nanab Berries.
How worthwhile is the Community Day? Floink is not one of the rarest Pokémon in the game, but it is available as shiny for the first time. With the help of the overview from PvPoke, it can be seen that neither Floink nor its evolutions belong to the best attackers in Pokémon GO (via pvpoke.com).
Their stats in Attack and Stamina are average, while the Defense is rather unimpressive. Therefore, Floink, Ferkokel, and Flambirex are not suitable for use in Raid or PvP League. An exception is the currently ongoing Element Cup, where Floink is one of the best Fire attackers.
If you need a strong Floink for the Element Cup or want to farm candies, the Community Day is a great opportunity. Additionally, due to the increased spawn rates, the chances of catching a 4-star Floink are also good.
Shiny Floink, Ferkokel and Flambirex
For the first time, Floink will be available in its shiny variant during the Community Day. From the past, we know that the shiny rate on these days is usually 1 in 25. Outside of Community Day, it’s only 1 in 450. Therefore, your chances of encountering a shiny Floink at the event are very good.
Floink, Ferkokel and Flambirex normal (left) and as shiny (right)
As seen in the picture, the shiny Floink can be recognized by its yellower coloration. While you can almost only recognize the difference in Ferkokel by the purple decoration of its overalls, Flambirex stands out mainly due to its blue flames in its shiny variant.
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Are you looking forward to this event with Floink? Which bonuses do you find particularly good? And which Pokémon do you wish for the Community Day in August? Share your opinion with us here at MeinMMO in the comments!
Floink isn’t your thing? Then you might be looking forward to the upcoming Pokémon GO Fest 2021. We have summarized all the information for you.
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Amazon Games Studios introduced the first housing content for their own MMORPG New World. In a quirky video, we follow a young couple and their realtor in search of the perfect house. What this looks like and what you can do with it, we show you here from MeinMMO.
What is there to see? In a video reminiscent of a reality show, Amazon shows us the housing content for New World. It is not going to be just one video, but under the title New World: Settling Down there will be a whole series of videos that will introduce different aspects of housing. From the first video, we gather the following information:
You will be able to buy houses in various cities and areas of the world
The houses will be purchased empty. Decorations and furniture can be crafted or bought from other players
There will be a tax system that includes the settlements
You can find animals on your adventures that you can let move in with you
Your house can serve as a teleport point for you, thus providing a tactical advantage
What is there to see? In the new video New World: Settling Down, we accompany an in-game family as they search for their perfect house. They are supported by a realtor who shows them three houses in different regions.
There is a stylish house in the city of Everfall, a more modest hut in the swamp of Weaver’s Fen, and an impressive treehouse in the forests of Reekwater. We are also shown some locations in the respective areas, including the market of Weaver’s Den and the tavern of Reekwater.
The realtor tries to sell the rather negative aspects of the locations positively. For example, he tells the couple that “the dryads only really attack very rarely, and only when you get too close” or comments on the swamp’s smell with “that’s the sweet smell of decay!”.
The fictional husband James is an accomplished fisherman, so we also get to see some fishing spots around the respective locations. Meanwhile, his wife Elena is a mercenary, always on the lookout for the next adventure. We also get to see some of the monsters.
You can watch the entire video here:
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What makes New World so different? Although New World excels with a dark atmosphere and has so far focused more on serious dark fantasy, the video introducing the content is rather quirky. This is not the first time New World has resorted to such means. They already presented their armor sets in a video in a fashion show style. (via YouTube)
This stylistic break is interesting, considering that New World has revised its entire game concept since its announcement as a PvP-focused game. It is therefore not unusual for New World fans to see something that does not match their own concept of the game.
Nevertheless, the humorous videos are very well received by the community and receive little negative criticism. It is to be expected that the upcoming episodes of New World: Settling Down will also be well received, and that we will see the next content updates presented in less serious scenarios as well.
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Why does this work? When you laugh at something, it tends to stick in your mind more than plain information. There are already hundreds of announcement trailers from various games that mostly follow the same structure. Amazon brings a pleasant fresh breeze into the videos and scores with humor instead of list of contents.
This is not, however, a fundamentally new idea. When thinking of funny announcement videos, one would probably first think of Devolver Digital. The publisher is known not only for its games but also for its humorous E3 appearances that are always meant to be taken with a grain of salt.
The CEO of the large MMO company Nexon provides an interesting insight into how modern artificial intelligence improves the gaming experience. He explains how to use artificial intelligence to quickly provide players in first-person shooters with the perfect match.
This is the situation:
Owen Mahoney has been the CEO of Nexon since 2014, which is a huge corporation that originally started in Korea. Nexon publishes games like the MMORPG Maple Story, the mega-hit Dungeon Fighter Online, or Vindictus. They also owned the flop “Lawbreakers.”
Mahoney now explains that Nexon is strategically using new technology like artificial intelligence to analyze players within seconds and provide them with the “perfect match” that keeps them engaged in the game for a long time.
According to Mahoney, the Corona pandemic has led to a change in mindset among investors: away from films and Hollywood, towards gaming.
The technology comes cheaply from Amazon or Google
This is what Mahoney says about artificial intelligence: In an interview with VentureBeat, Mahoney says that companies like Amazon and Google have now developed powerful tools that can be used cheaply (via venturebeat).
When creating a virtual world, these tools could be applied in exciting ways: If used wisely, they would have a tremendous impact on the performance of the virtual world.
While Nexon got a handful of clever AI experts a few years ago to find their own “artificial intelligence” solutions, they quickly realized: The best tools can simply be bought cheaply “off the shelf.”
Artificial intelligence masters matchmaking better than any human
One area where Nexon relies on artificial intelligence is matchmaking. Matchmaking determines which players play together in a team and a lobby, against and with each other:
“In many online games, matchmaking is very important. Not just in first-person shooters, but let’s take them as an example. When we use our tools, we can look at a game in the intro level or in the training level and within about 17 seconds we know:
– whether you are new to the game
– whether you are new to first-person shooters in general
– what playing style you pursue.
Then we can team you up with players who will keep you engaged in a game for a long time.”
Owen Mahoney
Mahoney says that in the past, people believed: If we throw you together with a group of 15-year-old pros in the game, you wouldn’t find it enjoyable. Or they thought: If you are much better than your teammates, that would frustrate the others, and they would quit quickly, then you would get bored and quit quickly.
But in reality, matchmaking goes much further: it’s about creating a team that functions well together. Some players play cautiously, others are very aggressive.
Artificial intelligence can assemble much better teams than any human.
Because artificial intelligence now takes on such tasks, team members now have time for other, more important tasks. At Nexon, they have seen that artificial intelligence had an immediate impact on the business.
Fundamental change in the entertainment industry towards games
This is what Mahoney says about the development of games: In the interview, Mahoney also states that the landscape for game development is currently changing.
He even believes: We are currently experiencing a fundamental change in the entertainment industry: it is shifting from linear to highly interactive, from offline to online.
“Two years ago, when I spoke with investors about this, they always said: ‘Yeah, but Hollywood is still big.’ Now, after the pandemic, people are questioning this much less than before.”
Owen Mahoney
According to Mahoney, the trend is increasingly moving away from films and towards video games. He should therefore find enough money for technical innovations.
What Mahoney addresses here is something that has long been discussed internally among developers. EA has repeatedly made patents known about how to manipulate matches and matchmaking to keep players in the game longer and encourage them to spend more money in cash shops. This is the dark side of the story that Mahoney presents so positively here:
The hardware manufacturer Colorful has introduced a graphics card, the iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Kudan, which costs about 4,220 euros. But what can the graphics card actually do, and for whom is it worth it?
If you thought that several thousand euros for a gaming PC is a lot of money, a hardware manufacturer now shows you that it is also possible to sell a single graphics card for a lot of money.
Because the manufacturer Colorful has introduced the iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Kudan, which costs 4,999 US dollars (about 4,220 euros).
For that money, you could currently get a fully equipped gaming PC with RTX 3080 Ti and a high-end processor (i9 11900K or Ryzen 9 5950X).
But what do you actually get when you buy a graphics card for 4,220 euros? MeinMMO took a closer look at the graphics card.
Stylish design, high clock rates, and possibilities for overclocking
What does the graphics card offer for the money? The design is very detailed and should appeal to steampunk fans, especially thanks to the gears and other details. If you are going to install your graphics card in a closed case without a glass side, you won’t see much of that.
The Colorful graphics card also features a 90-degree rotatable LC display with 60 Hertz on the side to display data such as temperature.
Various views of the RTX 3090 from the manufacturer Colorful.
Additionally, the graphics card offers two cooling options. On one hand, the manufacturer relies on three 90-millimeter fans mounted on the graphics card. A water cooling system with a 240-millimeter radiator is also integrated.
Water blocks for an RTX 3090 cost on average between 150 and 200 euros and still need to be mounted on the graphics card. You can also watch the graphics card in the official video:
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The RTX 3090 from Colorful in the official product video on YouTube.
How much performance does the graphics card offer? In terms of clock rates, Colorful is oriented towards the Founders Edition from Nvidia but offers a significantly higher boost clock than the FE (1,700 MHz vs 1,860 MHz). However, there is also a graphics card from ASUS, the GeForce RTX 3090 Strix OC, that delivers an even higher boost clock of 1,890 MHz but is only air-cooled from the factory.
On the Chinese social media platform Bilibili, a streamer showcased the graphics card and also tested various benchmarks (via Bilibili.com, in Mandarin).
The maximum FPS for the Colorful graphics card is on average 10 FPS above the Founders Edition from Nvidia. However, in terms of average FPS at 4K resolution, the card is only ahead by 2 to 3 FPS at the same load and similar power consumption.
Left the GeForce RTX 3090 from Colorful, right the Founders Edition from NVidia
An investment of 4,000 euros is not worth it for most gamers
For whom is this card worth it at all? The regular RTX 3090 is primarily aimed at content creators and enthusiasts. Users who mainly want to game in 4K are better off with the RTX 3080.
Gamers don’t benefit much from overclocking. The increased performance compared to the regular Founders Edition of the RTX 3090 is in the single-digit percentage range and wouldn’t justify the high price on its own.
Overall, the features of the 4,000-euro graphics card mainly focus on the optical details and extensive cooling options. Anyone who cannot relate to the steampunk look and refrains from overclocking would not have much joy with the expensive graphics card.
What do you think of such a graphics card? Would you buy such a graphics card if you had the money, or is such an investment too expensive for you? Let us know in the comments!
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In a new update, the developers of Diablo 4 demonstrate how good the upcoming action RPG will look. It was stated beforehand that the new installment should be less colorful than Diablo 3, rather dark. The new images, videos, and especially the new monsters confirm this.
This is how dark Diablo 4 will be: In the developer blog, the team artists talk about how Diablo 4 currently looks and how this development came about. The basic principle apparently is: Diablo 4 should be darker than its predecessor.
This refers not only to the pure optics. While the devs show some images where it is clearly visible that they are relying on less flashy colors, but also the design of the monsters itself is… grotesque.
Already, Diablo 3 did not skimp on corpses and skeletons, but Diablo 4 takes it up a notch. Among the shown enemies is the “Spider Host,” a bloated corpse seemingly controlled by a spider.
“Controlled” should be taken literally. Apparently, the spider has eaten the human’s head and buried its limbs in the body. When it presses its legs into the flesh, the corpse moves like a puppet whose strings are being pulled. Additionally, the body is covered with pustules, where the name “Spider Host” suggests that these pustules could very well be spider eggs.
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What monsters are there? The “Spider Host” is just one of the presented monsters. The devs have created various new enemies that draw more or less heavily on known models and ideas.
In the further videos, one can see the “Blood Bishop” and the “Skeleton Lord.” Both are walking corpses, partially made of blood and flesh, partially of bones and sinews.
With the classic succubus, demons are also making a return, and a multi-headed dog is apparently going to be a new boss, although there is still no concrete information about it.
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This beast in the video is only supposed to show how lighting works – but still looks brutal.
This is what your heroes look like: For player characters, Blizzard is focusing on realism in Diablo 4. Armors and colors should still give characters and classes personality, but remains realistic.
“Our goal was to make the characters in Diablo 4 look as artistic and handcrafted as possible […]
Diablo 4 should have a look that roots in reality.”
John Mueller and Arnaud Kotelnikoff via blizzard.com
Realism was apparently a bigger concern because the “handcrafted” feel had to remain. However, colors and shapes should still feel as if they were indeed created for the dark world of Diablo.
The preliminary result is numerous customization options for your heroes and the option to tint your armors, with all colors not being too flashy. Additionally, the armors themselves currently do not look too “unrealistic”:
A sorceress set in white.
The same set in red.
And once again in black.
Various customization options.
Dark instead of colorful – Is it better than Diablo 3?
Diablo 3 repeatedly faced accusations that the game was too colorful for a Diablo – and also a bit too outlandish. After all, there were some levels where literally rainbows, glittering unicorns, and shining teddy bears were running around.
While Diablo is already known for its cow levels, these colorful worlds apparently were too much for some players. The colorful sets and very conspicuous armors did not seem to go over well everywhere.
For some time now, it has been clear that Diablo 4 is moving away from those ideas and shall become more “like Diablo 2”, for instance with enemies that you can decapitate or set on fire. The realism approach of the artists of Diablo 4 now shows how serious Blizzard is about the idea.
A release date is still pending. When you can play Diablo 4 and see for yourself that the world is as dark as it should be, we do not know yet. However, since Blizzcon 2021 we know the fourth class of the game:
A cheeky Destiny 2 streamer has challenged his ban for using cheats and got into a dispute with Bungie on Twitter. However, this went horribly wrong, and the studio publicly exposed the cheater.
Cheating in PvP is a hot ongoing topic in Destiny 2 – even in the current Season 14. And anyone who regularly participates in the Trials knows: Bungie’s action MMO definitely has a problem in this area. There are repeatedly nasty cheaters who even cheat live and publicly – often with no consequences.
That Bungie’s intensified anti-cheat measures can indeed take effect and do not stop even for prominent cheaters is demonstrated by the recent example involving the well-known PvP streamer BakenGangsta (108,000 subscribers on YouTube, 4,243 followers on Twitch).
Streamer clashes with Bungie
What actually happened? Recently, Baken publicly complained on Twitter that he had been banned from Destiny 2 for the 2nd time – without any explanation. He called it ridiculous. It cannot be that he gets banned when he sees crazy cheaters playing for months. Someone at Bungie should take a look at the whole matter.
This is how it continued: Bungie actually responded quickly. Shortly thereafter, the community manager dmg04 spoke up and replied: “Bans are not issued without reason. The team has confirmed this measure through anti-cheat detection and investigation multiple times.” Then dmg04 reminded the streamer of Bungie’s guidelines regarding account bans and ban policy.
However, that was apparently still not enough for BakenGangsta. He remained oblivious to any wrongdoing and petulantly demanded a solid justification from Bungie: “I want proof of what I supposedly did that led to the ban. Because right now it’s just bullshit,” the streamer stated.
Bungie exposes the fraudster publicly
This is how Bungie “destroyed” the cheater: As the saying goes? Be careful what you wish for. Perhaps the streamer should have heeded this advice too. Because Bungie did not let his request go unanswered and publicly pulled down Baken’s pants with the following response.
Subsequently, dmg04 stated: “It’s continuing. It just took some time to check everything again with the security team. We found 2 accounts that are in your possession and have used cheat programs while playing Destiny 2. In total, we have now banned 4 accounts (including ban evasion). And that is our last word on this matter.”
You can check out the conversation in an overview here:
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In conclusion, dmg04 added that they want to make Destiny 2 the best possible game it can be, and when someone tries to deceive others, sometimes you just have to set things right as a community manager.
What does Baken say about this now? He continues to stick to his version and says: It’s his word against Bungie’s. He never owned 4 accounts, and since this is already the 2nd time he’s been banned, he must apparently have something on his PC that Bungie recognizes as a cheat program. However, he still has no idea what it could be. But he would like to know, so he doesn’t get banned in other games.
However, it looks strongly as if the ban was justified. Because it is quite unlikely that Bungie would repeatedly investigate the matter and then, even upon request, find 4 accounts, even identify a ban evasion, and that this is just unfortunate circumstances or an error – even if you can never exclude that 100%.
Baken is well known for his montage videos. There, he shows in short clips with catchy music how he mows down helpless Guardians:
What do you think? Has a cheater finally gotten what he deserved in public? Or do you think the streamer could actually be completely innocent, as he still insists? Have you perhaps been banned without cause? Let us know in the comments section below or share your thoughts with other readers at MeinMMO.
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Conversely, Twitch banned streamer MontanaBlack for 30 days after his misconduct was widely discussed: he misbehaved while on vacation in Malta when he admitted to behaving like a Neanderthal towards women. At that time, it became apparent that the ban was only issued after the public discussion intensified.
Apparently, public discussion influences the decisions Twitch makes. This further amplifies the discussion.
Conversely, Twitch banned streamer MontanaBlack for 30 days after his misconduct was widely discussed: he misbehaved while on vacation in Malta when he admitted to behaving like a Neanderthal towards women. At that time, it became apparent that the ban was only issued after the public discussion intensified.
Apparently, public discussion influences the decisions Twitch makes. This further amplifies the discussion.
The streaming platform Twitch has apparently succumbed to the growing pressure from the public. After the 6th temporary ban in 2021, streamer Jenelle “Indiefoxx” Dagres (26) is no longer a partner on Twitch. This means she can only earn limited income on the streaming platform. The revocation of the partnership could even be a sign of a permanent ban.
This is the situation:
The streamer Indiefoxx is known for crossing boundaries on Twitch. She is considered someone who stretches the rules of Twitch with “Hot Tub” streams and “ASMR Earlicking” streams to the utmost. These streams were temporarily considered “Twitch Meta”: With such streams, female streamers bypass the rules that actually apply to sexually suggestive content on Twitch.
With her streams, Indiefoxx received 6 temporary bans within 6 months in 2021, each lasting between one and three days. These short bans apparently had no effect. After the last ban on June 28, the public pressure over social media on Twitch grew: Indiefoxx’s repeated misconduct must finally have serious consequences.
At the beginning of the 6th ban, Indiefoxx was still a partner on Twitch. However, during a new review by an expert, it was noted: The partner status is gone.
This is the new finding: The new ban of Indiefoxx began on June 28. At that time, the US site Dexerto reported: Indiefoxx still had her partner status. Therefore, it was assumed that the 6th ban would also be temporary.
However, Twitter user RootOnline, who reliably checks such matters, reported on the morning of July 1: Indiefoxx’s account no longer has partner status on Twitch.
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During a review, it was noted: The partner status is gone.
What are the implications? A partnership with Twitch is necessary to reliably generate income through the platform. Partners can generate income through channel subscriptions (subs), run ads, or receive virtual currency “Bits”.
Without the partner status, Indiefoxx loses a significant part of her Twitch income.
It is also questionable whether the ban this time is only a 3-day ban. The revocation of the partner status only occurs after a manual decision by a Twitch employee. This looks more like a permanent ban.
Much criticism of the temporary bans – Without consequences
This is what is special: In recent days, the 6th ban of Indiefoxx has been discussed on Twitter:
Streamers like Alinity made it clear: These bans show a problem. The penalties for “sexual behavior” are too lenient. Such mild penalties are more like a vacation for female streamers and a free advertising boost.
Big streamers like xQc or Asmongold said: It is unfair that streamers like Indiefoxx or Amouranth get away with repeated misconduct so lightly. They felt that Twitch applies double standards.
Many other users on Twitter were also frustrated that Indiefoxx repeatedly only received a short, temporary ban and called for harsher penalties.
There has been no statement from Twitch and Indiefoxx themselves regarding the revocation of the partnership or the currently 6th ban.
Twitch is known for giving in to social media pressure
This is what is behind it: It is noticeable that Twitch repeatedly makes or corrects decisions when they are hotly debated on Twitter or reddit in the days before.
Apparently, public discussion influences the decisions Twitch makes. This further amplifies the discussion.
Conversely, Twitch banned streamer MontanaBlack for 30 days after his misconduct was widely discussed: he misbehaved while on vacation in Malta when he admitted to behaving like a Neanderthal towards women. At that time, it became apparent that the ban was only issued after the public discussion intensified.
Apparently, public discussion influences the decisions Twitch makes. This further amplifies the discussion.
She moves quickly not only underwater but also on land. If you play it smart, you can even run on water with her, as demonstrated by reddit user Mophelia.
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In combat, the Corsair relies on a one-handed sword and water magic. She fluidly switches between pirate and mermaid. Pearl Abyss shows special attention to detail here, as the mermaid form is not generic but tailored to your character. You also retain facial features, tattoos, and characteristics as a mermaid.
This video presents the Corsair in more detail
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What does the community say? The players of Black Desert Online love the new class. There are hardly any negative voices against the new class, even if her enormous mobility is questioned. Players fear that her speed could soon be nerfed, as has happened to other classes before.
User Star Gazer writes on YouTube: “This is the mermaid class that I didn’t know I wanted, but now I need.”
User Know Things adds: “Finally a new main class that is worthwhile. I just love the Corsair so much.”
User Caalimera is also thrilled (via Twitter): “I love the new combos of the Corsair. The movements feel so good! A perfect addition to the current player experience.”
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Why is there still negative sentiment? Unfortunately, the update also brought some new bugs into the game. Many players report that their main quest breaks or simply does not continue. For some, it even seems to disappear completely.
Other players, on the other hand, complain about disappearing items or random game crashes. However, the negative sentiment is limited to the bugs. With the changes from the patch, and the new class, the community seems to be almost exclusively satisfied.
Just a few days ago, the new season started in Black Desert Online and with it, a new class made its way into the MMORPG. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at what the community thinks of the Corsair.
What happened in Black Desert Online? On June 29, developer Pearl Abyss released the new season update for their MMORPG Black Desert Online. In addition to the new class, there were also further changes to the game. The contents in a rough overview:
The Corsair is the new class in Black Desert Online. A mix of pirate and mermaid armed with a sword and water magic
A new season server where especially new players can find their way into the game more easily
A season pass with new content that rewards you for dedicated play
Many new events surrounding the Corsair and the sea, such as newly washed-up treasure chests and other events that help you level your Corsair faster
Numerous smaller changes to existing systems, items, and mechanics
A full list of the patch notes can be found directly at Pearl Abyss.
Why is this exciting? With the start of each new season, Black Desert attracts many new players, and this is mainly due to the season servers. On these, everyone starts from scratch, and a transfer from other servers is not possible. So you also have a chance to join from the beginning as a new player.
In addition to this feature, season servers also offer you the ability to level up faster, receive more items, for example, with extra chests per level-up. Additionally, season characters can equip special gear and complete specific quest lines that normal characters cannot accept – but vice versa as well.
If the Corsair has made you curious about the game, there is no better time than now to start with Black Desert Online and dive into the waves.
What the community says about the Corsair
What can the Corsair do? In addition to her most striking feature, the switch between pirate and mermaid, the new class shines mainly through combos and speed. Accordingly to her lore, she can also stay underwater a bit longer than other classes.
She moves quickly not only underwater but also on land. If you play it smart, you can even run on water with her, as demonstrated by reddit user Mophelia.
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In combat, the Corsair relies on a one-handed sword and water magic. She fluidly switches between pirate and mermaid. Pearl Abyss shows special attention to detail here, as the mermaid form is not generic but tailored to your character. You also retain facial features, tattoos, and characteristics as a mermaid.
This video presents the Corsair in more detail
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What does the community say? The players of Black Desert Online love the new class. There are hardly any negative voices against the new class, even if her enormous mobility is questioned. Players fear that her speed could soon be nerfed, as has happened to other classes before.
User Star Gazer writes on YouTube: “This is the mermaid class that I didn’t know I wanted, but now I need.”
User Know Things adds: “Finally a new main class that is worthwhile. I just love the Corsair so much.”
User Caalimera is also thrilled (via Twitter): “I love the new combos of the Corsair. The movements feel so good! A perfect addition to the current player experience.”
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Why is there still negative sentiment? Unfortunately, the update also brought some new bugs into the game. Many players report that their main quest breaks or simply does not continue. For some, it even seems to disappear completely.
Other players, on the other hand, complain about disappearing items or random game crashes. However, the negative sentiment is limited to the bugs. With the changes from the patch, and the new class, the community seems to be almost exclusively satisfied.
The Box of Many Things in World of Warcraft offers many upgrades. But which are good? What should you skill? We’ll tell you.
The Tower Torghast of World of Warcraft has been significantly revised in the latest Patch 9.1. To bring a bit more “roguelike” into this mode, Blizzard has made numerous changes. One of them is a permanent progression system that grants you buffs or negates certain negative aspects of the tower: The Box of Many Things.
We explain how to unlock the Box, what benefits it offers you, and how to best spend your Tower Knowledge to avoid wasting anything.
What is the Box of Many Things? A new progression system for Torghast. Here you can unlock different bonuses that make your visits to the tower more enjoyable. These range from powerful buffs for your character, such as increased damage or stamina, to “blessings” that introduce new mechanics to the game or make it easier to achieve a high score in the tower.
How do you unlock the Box? Just visit any wing in Torghast (except the Twisted Corridors) on any difficulty. Already at level 1, you should find the intermediary “Ve’nish” fairly early, who has a quest for you. He wants you to bring the Box of Many Things to the rune smith.
Complete the quest and accept the follow-up quest to then place the Box at the rune smith. That’s it – from now on, you have access to a new “talent tree” that you can gradually unlock with the currency “Tower Knowledge”.
Tower Knowledge is a new currency. The weekly cap is constantly being expanded.
How do you get Tower Knowledge? You receive Tower Knowledge by completing various wings of Torghast. Depending on how well your rating is at the end of the run, you will receive varying amounts of Tower Knowledge.
There is a cap for Tower Knowledge that is expanded every week. In the first week, this cap is 180, and it increases in the following weeks. You can always catch up to the current cap – you don’t lose anything if you don’t play Torghast for one or two weeks.
The Box of Many Things – What should you skill?
There are several ways to approach the Box of Many Things. However, you need to keep in mind a few things:
Many talents have several ranks, but their costs vary. For example, for the bonus “Blessing of the Ancestors” at level 1, you only need to pay 20 Tower Knowledge, while at level 2, it already costs 80, and at level 3, it costs 200. Therefore, it makes sense to combine many bonuses in a weaker variation rather than fully upgrading one effect at the start.
This is how you should skill: The path we suggest assumes that you want to get all cosmetic rewards as early as possible and pick up strong effects as soon as they are available.
Put 1/3 points in “Blessing of the Ancestors”. (Row 1 – 20 Tower Knowledge)
Put 1/2 points in “Empowered Speed” (Row 1 – 20 Tower Knowledge)
Put 1/1 points in “Efficient Plunderer” (Row 1 – 60 Tower Knowledge)
You now have access to row 2.
Put 1/2 points in “Freed from Torment” (Row 2 – 40 Tower Knowledge)
Put 1/2 points in “Empowered Persistence” (Row 2 – 40 Tower Knowledge)
Put 2/3 points in “Blessing of the Ancestors” (Row 1 – 80 Tower Knowledge)
You now have access to row 3.
Put 1/1 points in “The Adamant Vault” (Row 3 – 100 Tower Knowledge)
Put 2/2 points in “Freed from Torment” (Row 2 – 200 Tower Knowledge)
You now have access to row 4.
Put 1/1 points in “Enduring Souls” (Row 4 – 50 Tower Knowledge)
Put 3/3 points in “Blessing of the Ancestors” (Row 1 – 200 Tower Knowledge)
Put 2/2 points in “Empowered Speed” (Row 1 – 60 Tower Knowledge)
Put 2/2 points in “Empowered Persistence” (Row 2 – 100 Tower Knowledge)
Put 1/5 points in “Unexplained Power” (Row 3 – 20 Tower Knowledge)
You now have access to row 5.
Put 1/3 points in “Anima Raider” (Row 5 – 50 Tower Knowledge)
Put 2/3 points in “Anima Raider” (Row 5 – 100 Tower Knowledge)
Put 3/3 points in “Anima Raider” (Row 5 – 200 Tower Knowledge)
Put 1/2 points in “Elite Slayer” (Row 5 – 40 Tower Knowledge)
Put 2/2 points in “Elite Slayer” (Row 5 – 100 Tower Knowledge)
Put 2/5 points in “Unexplained Power” (Row 3 – 40 Tower Knowledge)
Put 3/5 points in “Unexplained Power” (Row 3 – 70 Tower Knowledge)
Put 4/5 points in “Unexplained Power” (Row 3 – 100 Tower Knowledge)
Put 5/5 points in “Unexplained Power” (Row 3 – 150 Tower Knowledge)
Put 1/5 points in “Undaunted” (Row 5 – 20 Tower Knowledge)
Put 2/5 points in “Undaunted” (Row 5 – 40 Tower Knowledge)
Put 3/5 points in “Undaunted” (Row 5 – 70 Tower Knowledge)
Put 1/5 points in “Unyielding” (Row 3 – 20 Tower Knowledge)
Put 2/5 points in “Unyielding” (Row 3 – 40 Tower Knowledge)
You now have access to row 6.
Put 1/1 points in “Empowered Nova” (Row 6 – 250 Tower Knowledge)
With that, you have unlocked the most important abilities. In the following weeks, you can choose the remaining talents according to your preferences; the most important ones you already have.
Don’t worry about “mistakes”: Generally, you can hardly make a truly serious mistake. In the end, you will have unlocked all bonuses, so any former slip-up will be irrelevant. So don’t worry if you’ve skilled something “wrong” out of curiosity – sooner or later, you would have bought the ability anyway.
Explanations of some talents
Not all talents in the Box of Many Things are entirely self-explanatory. Therefore, we have a few explanations about the individual traits and tell you how they can benefit you.
Blessing of the Ancestors: Depending on the level of advancement, you start with 1, 2, or 3 blessings in the tower. These are special effects that you should read before each run! They appear on the right in your powers overview. Blessings can be simple buffs, such as finding an extra Anima Cell at the end of each floor or reducing your damage taken by 10%.
There are also some absurd powers, like the ability to attack and kill the intermediaries. If you do that after you’ve bought from the intermediaries, they leave behind some Anima powers, Anima Cells, and potions!
The daily changing blessings are a real “game changer” – always pay attention to which blessing you currently have active.
The amount of Torments will be displayed to you upon entry. The exact effects will only be seen inside. They change daily.
Freed from Torment: The counterpart to the blessings are the torment effects that are active in Torghast. The higher the level, the more torment effects are active. Some torments are only weak, like a damage buff for all enemies when you fight more than 5 opponents at once. Other effects are significantly nastier. For example, you can be stunned for 3 seconds if your health drops below 40%. This can lead to an instant death.
“Freed from Torment” reduces the number of torment effects you suffer from, making every run much easier.
More about World of Warcraft and Patch 9.1 can be found here:
The Adamant Vault: This talent is essentially access to a bonus area in Torghast. The talent only comes into play at levels 9 and above. You need to achieve a “flawless run” – meaning you have to reach at least 200 points. That’s a 5-star rating. If you manage that, you can continue at the end of the run and enter “The Adamant Vault”. These are a few additional levels, mostly with cosmetic rewards.
If you want nothing to do with it, you don’t have to take this talent. However, for collectors, timely unlocking is almost mandatory.
What do you think of the Box of Many Things? A cool addition to Torghast or just another annoying grind?
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Warframe brings the upcoming update Sisters of Parvos alongside the anime girl Warframe Yareli with an interesting and already known mechanic in another form. You effectively create a personal nemesis who then sends her killer dogs after you during your missions.
What are the Sisters of Parvos? The titular Sisters of Parvos are the main feature of the eponymous update for Warframe. If you remember the Kuva Liches from a previous expansion, you’ll recognize a lot here.
For the Sisters are personal nemeses that you create yourself. To do this, you need to donate a Zenith crown to the Corpus founder Parvos Granum in a Granum Void.
The evil sister makes your missions harder
What happens with the sister next? After some wild battles against Parvos’ minions, you will have your first encounter with the “sister”. Don’t be fooled, because she won’t be as easily defeated in future missions as she is in this one.
Instead, your personal nemesis will haunt you in the game afterwards, sending dreadful alien dogs after you. And these are not sweet Kubrow puppies. The killer space doggos will definitely ambush you during regular missions when you least expect it, possibly biting hard into your space ninja behind.
Why should you bother? All of this may sound like an additional hassle, but the dog hunt is worth it. If you defeat enough dogs, you can finally locate the sister’s hideout and attack her. You can either do this alone or in a team.
After a tough battle, there are special rewards, such as unique sister skins or new ephemera cosmetics that look extremely cool. Among them is even a type of dress made of energy.
What’s still in the update? In addition to the Sisters of Parvos, there’s also the adorable new Warframe Yareli. The looks more like an anime girl than a brutal killer space ninja.
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Call of Duty has started a bonus action for PlayStation players. In the so-called “Mission Briefing,” you can earn prizes by playing in Battle Royale Warzone and Black Ops Cold War – including CoD Points, headsets, and controllers. MeinMMO shows you how to participate.
What kind of action is this? Call of Duty and PlayStation have jointly launched the “Mission Briefing” action, which allows you to earn credits in exchange for in-game achievements. You can directly exchange these credits for prizes or for raffle tickets that promise better prizes, but do not guarantee them.
Who can participate? The action is aimed at players on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. You sign up with your PSN ID on the joint homepage of CoD and PlayStation, select missions, and must complete the tasks on one of the Sony consoles (via cod.playstation.com).
What can you earn? The prizes are quite decent, as you can earn a package with 1,100 CoD Points. Although this package costs a fair amount of credits, if you are playing anyway and have the missions running in the background, it’s a nice bonus. Otherwise, you can receive wallpapers or XP tokens. You can also exchange your credits for raffle tickets – here you can find the best rewards, but no guarantees.
Mission Briefing – CoD and PlayStation Reward You for Playtime
How do I participate? You need a PlayStation console and a real interest in Call of Duty. Additionally, you must provide your CoD data to participate in the action.
Go to callofduty.com in your profile / linked accounts and set the “Visible Data” of your linked PlayStation account to “All”
Now you have access to the missions. You must keep your CoD data open during the action; otherwise, your progress cannot be tracked.
How can I complete missions? If you have successfully registered on “cod.playstation.com” with your opened CoD data, you will gain access to the control console of the action. On the left, there’s a menu with “Earn Credits” – click on it, and you will see all available missions. At the top are the missions for Warzone, and if you scroll further down, you will also find tasks for Cold War.
The missions require certain accomplishments in the game. Missions that reward you with a lot of credits demand a lot from you as well. For instance, there is the mission “Battle Royale Star” for Warzone, where you have to achieve 5 victories in Battle Royale within 12 hours – for that, you earn 1,000 credits.
Additionally, the missions are divided into categories, and you can only have one active mission from each category at the same time. In the category “Warzone Victories,” you can also achieve 2 victories within 72 hours – but this only gives you 100 credits. You can find the mode in which you need to complete the missions directly on the mission tile:
In the mission image, you can find the corresponding game mode.
There are more than 112 missions in 28 categories. Theoretically, you can activate 28 missions at once. However, the timer starts immediately after activation, and you can only accept each mission once. Once you have completed the mission or the timer has run out, the mission is no longer available. You can earn points in the following game modes:
Battle Royale in Warzone
Plunder in Warzone
Play matches in Cold War
Domination in Cold War
Hardcore Domination in Cold War
Search and Destroy in Cold War
Hardcore Search and Destroy in Cold War
Team Deathmatch in Cold War
Hardcore Team Deathmatch in Cold War
How long does the action last? The “Mission Briefing” is already active and runs for almost the entire Season 4 until August 10. In the end, you can also secure a special “Combat Record” plaque that represents your achievements during the action in the design of Season 4.
CoD Points, Controller, “PS Plus” Subscription – Rewards are solid
How do I get the rewards? During the action, you can obtain rewards through two methods:
Spend credits – Direct activation of a reward through credits
Raffle – “Purchase” a raffle ticket for 2,000 credits
For your earned credits, you either receive direct rewards through the control center of the action or participate in the raffle.
The highlight of the instant rewards is a package with CoD Points. For 17,500 credits, you get 1,100 CoD Points, which corresponds to a value of €10. Additionally, there are XP tokens, wallpapers for desktop and mobile, and dynamic designs for your PlayStation.
In the raffle, there are not only in-game rewards, but you can even win a controller or headset:
6x 12 months PS Plus
3x Midnight Blue Dualshock 4
3x Midnight Black Dualshock 4
4 Wireless Gold Headset
3x 13,000 CoD Points
3x 5,000 CoD Points
The possible rewards of the raffle.
A ticket for the raffle costs 2,000 credits, and you can also “buy” multiple tickets to increase your chances. However, please observe the terms of participation (via cod.playstation.com). You need to have a residence in Germany, Switzerland, or Austria, and must be at least 18 years old.
The drawing of the prizes is done randomly, and if you win something, you will receive a message via the PlayStation Network.
The action is another component in the collaboration between Call of Duty and PlayStation. The rewards are quite impressive, but the missions can also be quite challenging.
What do you think about the action? Are you signing up and regularly starting missions, or are you skipping it because the effort is too much? Discuss with us and other readers in the comments on MeinMMO.
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On the weekend of July 17 to July 18, 2021, the probably biggest event of the year will take place in Pokémon GO – The Pokémon GOFestival. On this occasion, there will be additional items for some players. We have looked into this for you and will tell you who can receive them.
What is it about? As announced by Google via its Twitter account, trainers of Pokémon GO can expect additional items as part of the GO Fest (via twitter.com). According to reports, a portion of the players will receive access to a special in-game gift.
All information about the free items for GO Fest 2021
What items will be available? The affected trainers in Pokémon GO can look forward to the following free items:
A Super Incubator
A Smoke
30 Ultra Balls
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Who can receive the items for the Pokémon GO Fest? All trainers who use an Android smartphone and have access to the Google Play Store can look forward to these free items for GO Fest 2021. Unfortunately, players with an Apple device are left out and cannot benefit from this gift.
When and where can they be redeemed? When the gifts will be released and can be collected by trainers is not yet known. Since there are still a few days until the start of GO Fest 2021, it is expected that the release will happen shortly before or on the day of the event.
It is also not yet clear whether the gift for Android users can be retrieved directly in Pokémon GO. Access might also be through a link in the Google Play Store. As soon as there is new information about the location and timing of the gift release, we will inform you here on MeinMMO.
Why aren’t all players receiving these items? The background for the gift action is that Google Play is the main sponsor of Pokémon GO Fest 2021. For this reason, only Play Store users can access this gift.
What to expect at Pokémon GO Fest 2021
When is GO Fest taking place? GO Fest will take place on the weekend of July 17, 2021, to July 18, 2021. You will have the opportunity to play both days from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time. In addition to many different wild Pokémon, you can also expect numerous bonuses, great special tasks, and legendary raids.
What to look forward to: Niantic has thematically divided the event days again this year. The focus on the first event day is on catching wild Pokémon. These will alternate in four different habitats. Since there will also be some Pokémon that you rarely encounter in the game, you should take this opportunity.
The second event day will revolve around legendary Pokémon. For this reason, you will find all legendary monsters that have been in the game so far in Level 5 raids. The raid bosses will also alternate through thematic raid hours.
Are you among the lucky ones who can look forward to the additional items for the GO Fest, or are you left empty-handed? What is your opinion on this action? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.
In Pokémon GO everything is currently about Bidoof. The monster will also receive its own special research. Here you will find all steps and rewards.
What is it about? In Pokémon GO, the Bidoof are running rampant. On July 1st, the current Bidoof event reaches its peak with the “Bidoof Takeover”. Starting at 10:00 AM, Bidoof will appear more frequently in the wild, will be available as rewards in the battle league, and will occupy raids.
Since you can never have enough Bidoof, there is also the special research “BIDOOF” for the event. To give you an overview of all tasks and rewards, we will show you all steps of the research.
Special Research “Bidoof” – Steps
There are a total of 4 stages in the special research, where you can choose between several options in between.
The tasks are quite easy to solve and should be completed without problems.
“Bidoof” Step 1/4
Task
Reward
Use 3 berries while catching Pokémon
Bidoof encounter
Catch 6 Normal-type Pokémon
3 Razz Berries
Catch 3 Bidoof
Bidoof encounter
Stage reward: Once you complete the stage, you will receive a Bidoof encounter, 399 XP, and 399 Stardust.
Now you must decide: Either you choose the research path “Choose Bidoof” or the research path “Bidoof…?” The differences in the rewards are minimal.
You must choose between Bidoof and Bidoof
“Bidoof” Step 2a/4 – Choose Bidoof!
Task
Reward
Catch 1 Normal-type Pokémon
Bidoof encounter
Take a snapshot of Bidoof
3 Razz Berries
Catch 5 Bidoof
Bidoof encounter
“Bidoof” Step 2b/4 – Bidoof…?
Task
Reward
Catch 1 Normal-type Pokémon
Bidoof encounter
Take a snapshot of Bidoof
3 Bluk Berries
Catch 5 Bidoof
Bidoof encounter
Stage reward: For completing the stage, there is again a Bidoof encounter, 399 XP, and 399 Stardust – regardless of which of the two paths you chose.
Pokémon GO: Snapshot doesn’t work?
How to solve the snapshot issue: Currently, trainers report that the snapshot in the task does not work as intended and is not counted. This only applies to the variant in the wild: If you photograph a Bidoof in the wild, the snapshot actually does not count. However, if you take a snapshot of a caught Bidoof, the task will be counted.
Once you complete the stage, you can choose again between two variants. Either you dive into “Steel Nerves” or “Nest by Water”.
You can again choose between Bidoof or Bidoof
“Bidoof” Step 3a/4 – Steel Nerves
Task
Reward
Send 10 Pokémon
10 Hyper Potions
Take a snapshot of Bidoof
Bidoof encounter
Catch 10 Bidoof
5 Bluk Berries
“Bidoof” Step 3b/4 – Nest by Water
Task
Reward
Send 10 Pokémon
10 Poké Balls
Take a snapshot of Bidoof
Bidoof encounter
Catch 10 Bidoof
3 Razz Berries
Stage reward: For this stage, there is again a Bidoof encounter, 399 XP, and 399 Stardust. This applies again for both paths.
“Bidoof” Step 4/4
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Bidoof
Bidoof encounter
Catch 10 Bidoof
Bidoof encounter
Catch 15 Bidoof
Bidoof encounter
Stage reward: Once you complete the final stage of the Bidoof task, there is a final Bidoof encounter as well as 3990 XP. Additionally, you will receive a stylish Bidoof hat for your avatar.
How do you like the Bidoof Day? Do you have enough Bidoof in your collection or do you need more? Do you even have other Pokémon besides Bidoof? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
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The birthday event in Dead by Daylight is running. But instead of joy, there are big problems that cause a lot of frustration for players.
Dead by Daylight has now been around for a solid 5 years, and if you follow the current discussions surrounding the asymmetrical horror game, you wouldn’t know it. Because after every major update, the game suffers from numerous bugs and errors – just like this time.
Especially bitter: The 5th birthday of Dead by Daylight is actually supposed to be celebrated, instead, the game is stealing items and bloodpoints from players.
What’s going on with Dead by Daylight? Dead by Daylight is celebrating its birthday. This is supposed to be a nice event where players can collect progress quickly and unlock many rewards. These include:
500,000 bloodpoints just for logging in
Bonus bloodpoints through special offerings (up to 625% bonus)
Free Iridescent Shards
Special cosmetic offerings for killers and survivors
New perks in the Shrine of Secrets every day
A community challenge that entices with special outfits
Basically, this is quite a lot for players to look forward to. Unfortunately, massive bugs are currently spoiling the fun.
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What kind of bugs are these? Many and almost all are related to the progression of the respective account. Shortly after the event started, many players reported that the following errors occurred:
The free bloodpoints disappear immediately
Purchased items from the bloodweb disappear (items, perks, addons, offerings)
The unlocked cosmetic offerings disappear
Numerous error messages and game crashes
There’s no festive mood here. Many players report that they lost between 200,000 and 700,000 bloodpoints due to these problems – in most cases, that’s many hours of gameplay.
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The community has gallows humor: In the subreddit for Dead by Daylight, things are heating up, but now it’s all taken with humor. This is mainly because such massive errors only strengthen the players’ resolve to stick to the boycott of Dead by Daylight. The event is seen as a prime example of what is currently going wrong in the game’s development and where the developers’ priorities apparently lie.
Behaviour had already responded to the errors shortly after the event started and explained that they had received numerous reports and were investigating the problems.
All that’s left is to hope that these bugs will be fixed faster than the issues with the still deactivated Resident Evil map after 2 weeks. Because in 14 days, the birthday event will already be over.
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Recently, the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone received a new update, only for everything to be rolled back to the previous state just a few hours later. What is going on?
What’s the deal with the retracted update? On the evening of June 30, the developers at Raven Software released a new update for Call of Duty: Warzone. The patch mainly focused on balancing some weapons in Season 4, nerfing, among others, the current most popular weapon FARA 83. Several attachments were also slightly adjusted.
But that didn’t last long. Only a few hours later, the studio took to Twitter and announced: They are rolling back the update!
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No solid reason was given. It was merely stated “due to ongoing issues”.
New update for CoD Warzone delayed
When will the update return? The new update is therefore coming a bit later (back). When exactly – that has not been disclosed by Raven Software either, but a fix is already in progress. As soon as it’s ready and the update goes online again, they will reach out to the players. Currently (July 1, 08:45 AM German time) it is still not the case.
What does this mean for players? Everything is currently back to the state before the evening of June 30, meaning:
The nerfs to the FARA 83, the nail gun, and the C58 assault rifle are not yet active
The reduced recoil control on several attachments is also still pending
Here is a detailed overview of the changes that have now been retracted for the time being:
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What do you think? Why was the update retracted? Did you notice significant problems in the Warzone yesterday? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
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Today marks the big Bidoof Day in Pokémon GO, which is the highlight of the Bidoof event. We have summarized what to expect.
What is it about? Currently, since June 25, 2021, the Bidoof event in Pokémon GO is ongoing, which ends today, July 1, 2021, at 8:00 PM local time. Since then, the Normal-type Pokémon Bidoof has been in the spotlight.
Today, Niantic is ramping up the Bidoof festivities by launching a full event day around the little monster (via pokemongolive.com). Among other things, it will now be lurking in the wild, in raids, and even in the battle league.
What to expect on the last day of the Bidoof event
When does the Bidoof takeover take place? The Bidoof takeover will happen on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM local time. This marks the conclusion of the ongoing Bidoof event.
What happens during the Bidoof takeover? Even though you have been able to catch more Bidoof in the wild since June 25, 2021, they are expected to spawn even more frequently today. This might be your chance to catch a shiny version. Moreover, you can also encounter Bidoof during this day at Team GO Rocket and in raids.
Initially, Niantic had time-limited the current event bonuses, such as the special charge moves and the increased catch XP (via pokemongolive.com). These were not intended for the last event day. But now, the quadruple catch XP will be available again on Thursday starting at 10:00 AM.
Bonuses, special research, and Bidoof Cup for the Bidoof takeover
What bonuses can you expect on this day? Today, you will also encounter Bidoof with a special charge move: They will know the event move Heavy Slam.
Additionally, you can change the charge move using a charge TM to one of the four event moves (Shadow Ball, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, or Heavy Slam). Your Bidoof will learn the charge move Hyper Beam upon evolution.
The quadruple catch XP will also remain active.
Will there be a special research? Yes, for the Bidoof takeover, you can expect a free special research. This brings a very special innovation to the game: For the first time, your decision during the completion of this research will impact the further gameplay.
What is the Bidoof Cup? As another highlight, Niantic has announced the Bidoof Cup. This will take place alongside the current Element Cup and Master League in the PvP League. Only Bidoof are allowed for the battles. The use of various event charge moves is particularly interesting.
Bidoof as a new raid boss
After Regigigas leaves the raids regularly on July 1, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time, there will be a new raid boss on that day. Since this day is all about Bidoof, there will be no exceptions when it comes to raids.
Thus, Bidoof will replace the current raid boss Regigigas in the level-5 raids and directly take its place. But that’s not all. It will also try its luck in level-1 raids and level-3 raids. There will be no Mega Raids on Thursday.
How strong the new raid boss will be in the level-5 raids is not yet known. Since Bidoof is generally not a strong Pokémon, it is conceivable that there could be a level-5 raid that individual trainers can handle alone. Whether Niantic still has an ace up its sleeve to increase the difficulty remains to be seen.
What do you think about the new raid boss? Did you imagine it this way? And how do you find the other features that Niantic has announced for this day in Pokémon GO? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
This weekend will follow directly with the next event, as the Community Day of July with Floink is coming up. We have summarized all the information about this event for you.
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