If you have done this, the download for the approximately 8 GB update should begin. By the way, if you have already played the current PTR, the download will be significantly smaller. In that case, the client simply retrieves the data from your PTR version.
More updates on World of Warcraft can be found here:
When will the patch be released officially? The release date for Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination is June 30, 2021, so the upcoming Wednesday. After maintenance in the early morning hours, the update will be automatically installed. Many of the new content will then be available. However, not all of it, as the raid “Sanctum of Domination” will open its doors only a week later.
Are you already looking forward to the new patch? Or is it coming “too fast” now, and would you rather finish something like the war spider first?
The first major content patch of WoW: Shadowlands is coming soon. We reveal how you can download most of the game data right now.
After long, far too long months of waiting, Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination for World of Warcraft is finally on the starting blocks. To avoid downloading endless updates on release day, you can already start with the preload. We will show you how it works.
What does the preload bring? With the preload, you can download the upcoming patch of World of Warcraft largely in advance. This reduces the amount of data you will still need to download on the actual patch day, allowing you to get gaming faster.
How does it work? For the preload to work in World of Warcraft, you need to activate it in the game settings beforehand. You do this via the Battle.net client. We will show you step by step where to enable the feature and what it does:
Start the Battle.net app
Click on the Battle.net icon at the top left and select “Settings”
Select the “Downloads” option in the side menu
Scroll down to “Game Updates” and check the option to “Always keep the latest updates for recently played games and download data for future updates”
The option is easy to find.
Additionally, you can also uncheck “Pause updates when a game is launched”. In that case, a patch will also be downloaded while you are playing. However, this can negatively affect your latency.
If you have done this, the download for the approximately 8 GB update should begin. By the way, if you have already played the current PTR, the download will be significantly smaller. In that case, the client simply retrieves the data from your PTR version.
More updates on World of Warcraft can be found here:
When will the patch be released officially? The release date for Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination is June 30, 2021, so the upcoming Wednesday. After maintenance in the early morning hours, the update will be automatically installed. Many of the new content will then be available. However, not all of it, as the raid “Sanctum of Domination” will open its doors only a week later.
Are you already looking forward to the new patch? Or is it coming “too fast” now, and would you rather finish something like the war spider first?
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The MMORPG Aion was originally released in 2009 and has changed significantly since then. The new servers aim to bring the game back to its roots and are so exciting at launch that huge queues are forming.
What’s going on? Today, on June 23, the Classic servers of Aion launched in America. However, anyone wanting to play on release day should be prepared for long queues.
The reddit user Hathaway_Noa shared a screenshot showing he is in position 12,456 in the login queue.
According to some users in the comments, the queue from the Siel server has already increased to over 30,000 players. The second server, Israphel, is completely full and the queue is considered “full”. Currently, it is not known how many players are queuing there.
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No Pay-to-Progress Items and old memories attract players
What kind of servers are these? The Classic servers of Aion are supposed to be based on the gameplay content from the patch at launch. So you can look forward to the following content:
PvE content up to level 50
Rift and Fortress battles in PvP
4 base classes, which will evolve into further specializations as you level up
Compared to 2009, there is, however, an adjusted client and some balance adjustments, including fewer experience points required to reach the max level.
What about European servers? Aion Classic is currently only available in America, but there is no region lock, so you can play there too. The current version of Aion in Europe is operated by Gameforge. We have not yet received a response from the publisher regarding whether Classic servers will come to us.
Why is Aion Classic attracting so many people? One aspect often mentioned in connection with the Classic servers is the memories of the old times and the original feeling of the game. Some view the current version of Aion as “patched to death”.
You level up significantly faster than before, everything is somehow easier, and some old content has been removed from the game.
Moreover, many players criticize the current Aion for having strong pay-to-progress items, including:
XP boosters
Instance shortcuts
Boosters for more gold or loot
Equipment that can be directly sold in the shop
On the other hand, the shop of Aion Classic currently only offers cosmetic content and is also expected to refrain from boosters or pay-to-win in the future.
What do you think of Aion Classic? Will you take another look at the old MMORPG in its new guise?
This year, a new installment of the football simulation will be released with FIFA 22. However, many details have not been revealed yet. New leaks from June 23 show the new menus, reveal the download size of the beta, and provide some initial details about the gameplay.
What are these leaks? Many of the leaks come from Twitch streamer KingLangpard, who shares them on Twitter. The details about gameplay are particularly interesting:
There is supposed to be a new feature for player switching while defending. By pressing R3 on the controller, you can switch between the 3 closest players. The switch with R1 still works.
Calling in a second player in defense is said to have been slightly toned down. After 3-4 seconds, the pressing is said to stop.
Quickly switching sides and heading the ball is said to be very powerful, which could lead to a “new meta.”
In addition to this gameplay information, KingLangpard also shared an initial picture of the menu and information about Weekend League.
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Where does this information come from? KingLangpard states that the information comes from the beta. However, this beta is currently not publicly accessible, and the statements cannot be verified.
The Twitter account PlayStation Game Size also shared the download size of the FIFA 22 beta today. It is supposed to be 39.067 GB (via Twitter). This also indicates that a hidden beta has started in the background.
Still, enjoy the information from KingLangpard with caution.
Leak about the Game Menu and Weekend League
What does the new menu look like? The picture from KingLangpard is the first one showing the menus of FIFA 22. It features the beta logo for FIFA 22 in the top left corner, as well as some placeholders.
What does KingLangpard say about the Weekend League? The information about Weekend League was already shared by the streamer at the end of April (via Twitter). It states that the qualification will be changed:
What is officially known about FIFA 22 so far? Very little. Classic modes like Ultimate Team or Career Mode will probably be included again. There are also rumors about an online career mode. Everything we know so far is summarized here: FIFA 22: Release, price, licenses – All previous information and assessments.
Really new information may only come out during EA Play Live. This will take place on July 22. The pre-show is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM our time, followed by the main show a bit later.
Our author Julian Schröder is responsible for FIFA on MeinMMO. He has already compiled a list of innovations that FIFA 22 desperately needs:
In contrast, Amouranth’s violations are part of the concept. She dances around Twitch’s rules and the rule-breaking is intentional and part of her success.
For Twitch, however, it is difficult to ban Amouranth because she knows how to play the game, and the rules are often a matter of interpretation:
“Hot Tub” streams take place in tubs or pools – and for such, a bikini is now considered “appropriate clothing.” Therefore, they cannot ban her.
In ASMR, sounds are made, and it is spoken quietly – under which one can certainly hide “licking the microphone” and quiet moaning.
Knows how to stretch the rules to the maximum: Amouranth.
Apparently, Amouranth was only banned because she focused her butt on the camera. However, the definition of “sexually explicit content” states:
Content or camera angles that focus on the chest, buttocks, or pelvic area, including poses that intentionally emphasize these body parts.
Twitch Guidelines
However, it is somewhat ironic when xQc points out that Twitch measures with a double standard. After all, xQc has recently fallen into gambling. That also upset some:
However, it is somewhat ironic when xQc points out that Twitch measures with a double standard. After all, xQc has recently fallen into gambling. That also upset some:
In contrast, Amouranth’s violations are part of the concept. She dances around Twitch’s rules and the rule-breaking is intentional and part of her success.
For Twitch, however, it is difficult to ban Amouranth because she knows how to play the game, and the rules are often a matter of interpretation:
“Hot Tub” streams take place in tubs or pools – and for such, a bikini is now considered “appropriate clothing.” Therefore, they cannot ban her.
In ASMR, sounds are made, and it is spoken quietly – under which one can certainly hide “licking the microphone” and quiet moaning.
Knows how to stretch the rules to the maximum: Amouranth.
Apparently, Amouranth was only banned because she focused her butt on the camera. However, the definition of “sexually explicit content” states:
Content or camera angles that focus on the chest, buttocks, or pelvic area, including poses that intentionally emphasize these body parts.
Twitch Guidelines
However, it is somewhat ironic when xQc points out that Twitch measures with a double standard. After all, xQc has recently fallen into gambling. That also upset some:
The biggest streamer on Twitch is Félix “xQc” Lengyel: He believes Twitch must permanently ban the largest female streamer on Twitch, Amouranth. She has done too much wrong. He himself lived in fear of a “perma-ban” after a single repeated offense, yet Amouranth gets away with much worse violations.
It was originally unclear how long the ban would last. Now we know: it was only 3 days.
Streamer xQc finds this way too short. He expected a permanent ban. According to xQc, Twitch is applying a double standard here. He lived in fear of a perma-ban while he had only violated the same rule twice. Amouranth, on the other hand, has broken this rule 5 times.
xQc lived in fear of a perma-ban for 2 violations of the “nudity rule”
This is what xQc is upset about this time: The streamer says: For 8 months, there was a threat of a permanent ban hanging over him.
Apparently, he meant a situation when he accidentally violated Twitch’s nudity rules. In May 2021, he showed a video on his channel in which a man was arrested by police for exhibitionism. The video showed genitals.
Because he had previously been banned for “nudity” on stream, he fears: With a second offense, he would be permanently banned by Twitch himself.
xQc says: He walked around for months while the “perma-ban” threat hung over him.
But Amouranth is banned five times in two months for the same offense, yet only receives a “three-day” ban. That can’t be right.
That makes “no fucking sense.” As a Twitch partner, he goes crazy when he sees this in comparison.
If you see it live, it’s a bit hard to follow him, but this is what xQc seems to mean:
The rule violation as a success model
This is what’s behind it: xQc exaggerates a bit with the numbers regarding Amouranth. But in fact, Twitch’s ban policy is difficult.
Because xQc was banned for seconds and not by his intention for anything naked being seen. He himself was shocked and quickly removed it.
However, it is somewhat ironic when xQc points out that Twitch measures with a double standard. After all, xQc has recently fallen into gambling. That also upset some:
However, it is somewhat ironic when xQc points out that Twitch measures with a double standard. After all, xQc has recently fallen into gambling. That also upset some:
In contrast, Amouranth’s violations are part of the concept. She dances around Twitch’s rules and the rule-breaking is intentional and part of her success.
For Twitch, however, it is difficult to ban Amouranth because she knows how to play the game, and the rules are often a matter of interpretation:
“Hot Tub” streams take place in tubs or pools – and for such, a bikini is now considered “appropriate clothing.” Therefore, they cannot ban her.
In ASMR, sounds are made, and it is spoken quietly – under which one can certainly hide “licking the microphone” and quiet moaning.
Knows how to stretch the rules to the maximum: Amouranth.
Apparently, Amouranth was only banned because she focused her butt on the camera. However, the definition of “sexually explicit content” states:
Content or camera angles that focus on the chest, buttocks, or pelvic area, including poses that intentionally emphasize these body parts.
Twitch Guidelines
However, it is somewhat ironic when xQc points out that Twitch measures with a double standard. After all, xQc has recently fallen into gambling. That also upset some:
The Amazon Prime Day is now over. However, even after the Prime Day, various retailers are enticing with offers. We present you with the 5 most interesting deals that could be worth your while.
We at MeinMMO have also looked beyond Amazon to find and compare the best current offers. In our article, we now present you with the 5 most interesting deals you should take a look at.
What is this? SteelSeries has put together a bundle of mousepad and gaming headset for Cyberpunk fans.
With the Arctis 1, you get a solid gaming headset that offers good sound and is also quite comfortable. An extension cable for use with your console is also included.
Along with the headset, you also receive a mousepad in Cyberpunk design measuring 450mm x 400mm x 2mm. The mousepad features a fabric top surface, while the back is rubberized.
Where can you buy it? Currently, you can get the bundle for 66.01 Euros at Otto, saving you 59% compared to the normal Otto price.
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Roccat Kone AIMO Gaming Mouse
What is this? With the Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered, you get a classic gaming mouse for palm and claw grip users.
In our MeinMMO review of the Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered, we commend the gaming mouse for its great ergonomics and pleasant feel. Among our best gaming mice 2021, the Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered is rated as the editorial recommendation. The Kone AIMO Remastered provides a successful overall picture of hardware, design, and feel.
Where can you buy it? Currently, you can get the white variant of the mouse on Amazon for 47.50 Euros. While this is not the best price so far, it is still a really good deal that we can recommend (via Geizhals.de). Compared to the normal Amazon price (79.99 Euros), you save 41%.
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Ring Fit Adventure
What is this? “Ring Fit Adventure” is a sports and fitness game for the Nintendo Switch. The game encourages you to move, allowing you to do something for your health in a fun way. It is especially an alternative for people who can hardly leave their homes due to home office or are simply looking for movement within the four walls.
Where can you buy it? At the beginning of the Corona pandemic, “Ring Fit Adventure” was scarcely available or only at very high prices. Currently, you can get the set for Nintendo Switch at a good price.
Currently, you can get the device for 59.99 Euros, which is the lowest price in months (via Geizhals.de). So if you are still looking for a fitness device and own a Nintendo Switch, check out the offer:
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Samsung GQ65Q95T – TV for PS5 and Xbox
What is this? With the Samsung GQ65Q95T, you are getting a recommendable 4K TV for your next-gen console. The TV offers you the latest HDMI standard (2.1) and also a very good peak brightness.
Where can you buy it? Currently, you can get the TV for 1444.00 Euros at MediaMarkt. While this is not the best deal in the past weeks (via Geizhals.de), it is still a very good offer if you are looking for a recommendable TV.
What is this? The Elgato Wave: 3 is a convincing microphone for streaming and podcasts. It offers many features and technical aids such as the low-cut filter that reduces low frequencies. Wave 3 is mainly aimed at streamers or users who talk a lot.
Where can you buy it? Currently, you can get the Elgato Wave: 3 at Otto for 126.66 Euros, saving you 25% compared to the normal Otto price. If you are currently looking for a good microphone for your podcast or streaming, then you can find a recommendable offer here (via Geizhals.de)
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You can also find more microphones in our MeinMMO buyer’s guide on gaming headsets. If you prefer headphones and a microphone instead of a gaming headset, we also present interesting options.
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MeinMMO presents the weapon charts of Call of Duty: Warzone in June 2021. Newcomers, classics, enduring favorites – we show you the weapons that are played the most in Warzone and which setups the players are using.
Since the start of Season 3 at the end of April, there has been a positive change in the weapon meta in Call of Duty: Warzone. Many weapons are considered strong and playable, and the differences between the firearms are not as noticeable anymore – personal preferences play a larger role. To give you an overview of what is currently played in the Battle Royale, we show you the 10 most popular weapons in Warzone based on data from the game. On page 2, we provide the matching setups.
Where do the data come from? The basis of the ranking comes from the Warzone weapon tool “WZ Ranked” (via wzranked.com). On the website, you will find the usage rates of the weapons with setups, and the current dataset considers weapon choices from June 17 to June 23, 2021. Due to a closed data interface from Call of Duty, only 2 – 6% of global player data is part of the dataset. However, WZ Ranked emphasizes that this data is still sufficient for a meaningful average.
The 10 most popular weapons in Warzone – June 2021
FARA 83 – Assault Rifle from Cold War
Kar 98k – DMR from CoD MW
MG 82 – LMG from Cold War
MAC-10 – Submachine Gun from Cold War
Krig 6 – Assault Rifle from Cold War
CR-56 AMAX – Assault Rifle from CoD MW
XM4 – Assault Rifle from Cold War
Kilo 141 – Assault Rifle from CoD MW
MP5 – Submachine Gun from Cold War
Grau 5.56 – Assault Rifle from CoD MW
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Compared to our last weapon charts in May, there have been some changes. The FARA 83 was able to take over the first place. Moreover, 3 weapons fell out of the ranking and were replaced by strong competitors. The M4A1, FFAR 1, and LC10 are no longer in the top 10. The new LMG MG 82 is pushing itself directly into the top 3, and the close-combat beast MP5 from Cold War is once again in the mix. Also new is the XM4, which is popular due to its wide range of applications in close and long combat.
The MG 82 was OP at the start of the season and has recently been brought down to reality with a nerf. It remains to be seen whether the weapon can hold its place in the weapon meta of Warzone long-term or remains a one-hit wonder.
If you want to stay updated, check our list of the best weapons in Warzone regularly. We keep the list updated for you and show strong setups for the weapons:
Marvel’s Avengers has not been a major success for the publisher, but curiously, the superhero MMO is currently appearing in the top 5 most played games via PlayStation Now. How can that be?
What is PlayStation Now all about? PlayStation Now is a subscription service from Sony that allows users to download selected games for free each month and in some cases even stream them directly without downloading. Additionally, the streaming service also works on PC, providing access to some titles that would otherwise be exclusive to PlayStation.
In June 2021, several top titles are included in the subscription, and the top 5 on PC is as follows:
Bloodborne
Horizon Zero Dawn
The Last of Us
Marvel’s Avengers
Detroit: Become Human
Why is Avengers among all the exclusives?
What’s so curious about this selection? Four of these games are ones that have only been released for PlayStation consoles (Bloodborne and The Last of Us) or have only received a port to PC after a long time (Horizon and Detroit). Therefore, it’s not surprising that PC players took the opportunity to excessively stream gems like Bloodborne or Horizon Zero Dawn in June.
However, one game stands out completely, as Marvel’s Avengers differs in several ways from the other four titles:
The game was never exclusive to PlayStation; it has always been a multi-platform title.
The game is actually a multiplayer title, while the other games all focus on single-player gameplay.
Avengers received rather poor ratings and was a disappointment for the publisher. While games like Bloodborne or The Last of Us impress with MetaCritic scores of 92 and 95 respectively, Marvel’s Avengers limps along with a score of 67.
Even on Steam, the reviews are only 66 percent positive, and an average of just about 560 players are playing the game simultaneously.
Why is Avengers still so popular on PlayStation Now? Under a tweet about the top 5 PS Now games on PC, several players are indeed wondering why the allegedly underperforming Avengers is so prominent.
The answer seems to lie in the reasons why Avengers became such a flop. When the game was initially released, many players and critics praised the great Marvel story, which did not rely on the already widely told MCU but rather told a brand new Marvel story.
This was partly due to the cool missions that slowly introduced players to the story and the characters, featuring the wonderfully nerdy protagonist Kamala Khan, a lovable heroine, who stood out wonderfully from the old superheroes.
Therefore, those who only played the story definitely had a lot of fun with Avengers. Only after the end of the campaign did the enjoyment of the game decline, as the endgame offered little more than repetitive missions on an assembly line and occasional story expansions like the one for Hawkeye.
The reviews on Steam confirm this, as the story is particularly praised while the endgame is harshly criticized:
Scorpionking1172: “I have only played the campaign so far and I really had fun. The voice acting, the story, and the gameplay are quite good in my opinion. I know, however, that this game receives a lot of hate from what I’ve heard about the endgame and multiplayer.”
ObiBenBinomi: “Admittedly, I have 53 hours clocked on this game. Initially, I had a lot of fun. The story is enjoyable, the dialogues are very reminiscent of the films, and eventually, the different appearance [of the heroes] along with the strange voices no longer bother me. Yes, I really had fun in the single-player campaign. I’m slowly getting to know the Avengers, the quotes are cool, and the rebuilding of the Helicarrier is nice. […]”
DonutBigMAc: “More good story and combat system, but not worth the full price …”
Time and again, it is heard that Avengers is a lot of fun, especially at the beginning of the story campaign, and that it should definitely be experienced. Only the rest of the game is exceedingly boring and not worth the money. Therefore, many players have likely taken the subscription at PS Now and streamed the game without much effort, enjoying the enjoyable campaign and spending a few hours in the multiplayer endgame.
Patch 9.1 will be unpleasant for some players of World of Warcraft. Because some of you will be almost “forced” to rebuild your legendary items.
In a week, the first major content update for World of Warcraft Shadowlands will finally begin. Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination brings a lot of new content, but also some unpleasant problems. Because it may be that you have to recreate your beloved Legendary – for a different equipment slot. The cause of this is the “Shards of Domination”.
What are the Shards of Domination? The Shards of Domination are very special gem sockets that drop from the bosses in the Sanctum of Domination. They cannot be used in normal sockets. Instead, socket slots are only available on equipment from the new raid.
Each character can install up to 5 of these shards into their armor, unlocking powerful effects. Here are a few of the different bonuses that will be available:
Your damage is increased by 2% as long as you have more than 50% of your maximum health points.
Your critical healing effects cause the target to absorb the next 228 damage points.
Dealing damage to a target increases the damage the target takes from you by 0.33%. This effect is stackable up to 4 times.
This situation ensures that you should wear as many socket slots and thus as many items from the raid as possible. If an important slot is already occupied by a legendary item, it makes sense to exchange the item and put the legendary effect on a new slot.
In the Sanctum of Domination, you will receive new “sockets” – bonuses you cannot miss.
Which equipment is affected? It all depends on your armor type. Depending on which armor class your character wears, different items may have a socket slot for the “Shards of Domination”. Basically, the following equipment from the Sanctum of Domination can have the coveted “socket slots”:
Helmets
Shoulders
Chest
Additionally, these slots come into play depending on your armor type:
Cloth: Bracers and Belts
Leather: Gloves and Boots
Mail: Belts and Boots
Plate: Bracers and Gloves
More about World of Warcraft and Patch 9.1 can be found here:
What does this mean? In simple terms, it means you should recreate your beloved Legendary to occupy a different slot that cannot be equipped with a Shard of Domination. Only then can you add the maximum of 5 Shards of Domination to your equipment while still maintaining the effect of your legendary item.
However, Blizzard seems to be aware of this issue. Therefore, the legendary items that currently share a slot with armor intended for shards will receive an additional option. Previously, you could only apply a legendary power to the head and shoulder – like with “Twins of the Sun Priestess” – but in Patch 9.1, there will be a third option. The effect can also be applied to a necklace.
This change applies to all legendary powers that would otherwise have a complete overlap with the slots for the Shards of Domination.
For many players, having to recreate your legendary item is certainly frustrating. However, it must also be mentioned that Soul Ash can be farmed much more easily in Patch 9.1 and there is no longer a weekly cap. Therefore, this change is likely to be bearable.
What do you think about this? Thoughtless and annoying? Or is this just part of the introduction of new systems?
In Call of Duty: Warzone there are even more advantages for PC users. Curiously, however, not because of the mouse and keyboard control, but because of the extremely good aim assist and a specific controller layout. The YouTuber JackFrags explains to you here why that is.
What exactly are the advantages? The YouTuber JackFrags plays on PC but uses an Xbox Elite Controller. Special advantages should be possible with this, from which PC players can benefit.
According to JackFrags, the additional bumpers on the back of the gamepad are particularly easy to reach.
These bumpers are used to jump or crouch. This way, you can very well shoot, run, and hop around at the same time, or duck.
This allows for a mobile playing style, and together with the strong aim assist, you can still hit very well. The aim assist on PC for gamepads works similarly to a magnet, which steadily guides the crosshair to the target.
According to JackFrags, you can take advantage of this when strafing around the opponent, keeping him well in your sights. This works even when the opponent is hopping around, as the aim assist works particularly effectively vertically.
It’s worth playing with a controller on PC as well
What is the feedback? According to JackFrags, this way of playing is very effective, but you have to get used to it if you were previously only starting with mouse and keyboard. However, in the comments, JackFrags’ method is praised by the community:
Troglodyte: “At first I thought this was a video of Jack cheating!”
XBX4LFE: “That’s why Nickmercs and the others play this way!”
802 Garage: “This explains some fights I recently lost. I miss left and right, but the other seems to always have me in sight. I knew there was something like this, but I forgot it again, and you rarely see it as clearly as here.”
Los: “These paddles [the bumpers on the back] help so much, it’s a difference like night and day!”
With Swords of Legends Online (SOLO), a new MMORPG from China will be released in 2021. The official release date is now confirmed. We at MeinMMO reveal everything about the release and what to expect in the game.
When will Swords of Legends Online be released?
The release is on Friday, July 9.
For which platforms will SOLO be released?
Swords of Legends will only be available for PC. You can play it via Steam, Epic, or the Gameforge client.
Will there be a beta beforehand?
No, another beta test is not planned.
When does the preload start?
When the preload for Swords of Legends starts is not known. However, pre-order customers can already create a character a few days before the release and secure their desired name.
Can you pre-order Swords of Legends?
Yes. There are 3 packages available: – Standard version (€ 39.99) – Deluxe Edition (€ 59.99) – Collector’s Edition (€ 99.99)
What are the benefits of pre-ordering?
Swords of Legends is a buy-to-play MMORPG. Therefore, you must purchase at least the standard version of the game. However, pre-order customers receive early access to the character editor and some cosmetic items that they would miss if they buy the game after the release.
What bonuses do the pre-order versions bring?
All pre-order customers receive a mask, a special title, and a special flag.
Buyers of the Deluxe Edition receive: – A Golden Weapon Skin – A Golden Costume – A Special Hairstyle
Buyers of the Collector’s Edition receive in addition to the Deluxe Edition bonuses: – An Assassin’s Costume – Fiery Wings as a flying mount – A Large Housing Package
A first glimpse into the MMORPG is available in this YouTube video by KiraTV, who tried the MMORPG during the beta:
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New MMORPG from Asia focuses on action-packed battles, dungeons, and PvP
What kind of game is this? Swords of Legends Online is a theme park MMORPG from China. You can choose from 6 different classes to explore a world divided into different zones. In the endgame, it focuses on:
Multiple dungeons, and shortly after release, the first raids will come
7 life skills such as bounty hunting, crafting, and fishing
Various PvP modes, including arena battles and a large map where two factions constantly battle
Player housing
In China, the game was already released in 2019 and has been quite successful since then. There have already been several major updates, 3 new classes, and a new level cap.
Who is it interesting for? Swords of Legends is primarily aimed at fans of theme park MMORPGs who appreciate the Asian setting. The MMORPG embraces a traditionally Asian style and avoids particularly revealing outfits or Loli characters.
SOLO impresses mainly with its action-packed combat system, which is a mix of tab-targeting and autonomous targeting of enemies.
However, the leveling process is somewhat boring and uninspired. Additionally, some are disturbed by the open-world PvP, which is heavily regulated and strictly punished in Swords of Legends. During the entire beta, we were only killed once by another player.
Graphics cards like the RTX 3080 or the RX 6700 XT are currently very expensive and far above the recommended retail price (RRP). However, it seems that prices are starting to drop a bit. And there are good reasons why you should wait a bit longer before buying a graphics card.
Now, the online magazine 3DCenter.org has taken a look at the current graphics card prices (via 3DCenter.org). And the magazine has good news for gamers, as the prices for graphics cards are gradually decreasing again.
Which graphics cards have been particularly expensive so far? Especially Nvidia graphics cards cost significantly more than the RRP and were ahead of AMD graphics cards:
In the worst case, one paid 114% more than the recommended retail price for an AMD graphics card. That’s a bit more than double the price. Currently (as of June 20, 2021), you are paying 59% to 107% more than the RRP.
For Nvidia, at peak times, one even paid up to 204%, which is more than three times the recommended retail price. Currently (as of June 20, 2021), you are paying 40% to 120% more than the RRP.
The big exception is currently the RTX 3060 Ti, where the price is still almost three times the RRP.
However, there is now a clear trend for prices, and it shows downward, and prices are expected to continue to fall in the coming weeks. There are several reasons for this.
Cryptocurrency loses value and better availability pushes prices down
Why prices are falling: In recent months, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have gained value significantly. For this reason, many people started “mining”.
The low availability of new graphics cards was particularly exploited by scalpers, who bought up the limited stocks and wanted to resell them at high prices. Official retailers then also began to sell graphics cards at significantly higher prices.
But now both the cryptocurrencies are decreasing in value and the stock levels at retailers are increasing, which will have a long-term effect on prices.
This is how Ethereum is doing now: The cryptocurrency Ethereum has fallen from a value of nearly 4000 euros to under 2000 euros and is still far from the May peak (via deraktionaer.de). This alarmed many people trading in cryptocurrencies. It was announced earlier that Ethereum is to be significantly changed, making graphics cards less interesting.
The RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 are now also well available, and prices are only at double the RRP and not triple the price anymore.
If prices continue to fall, this could be good news for gamers looking for a new graphics card. For retailers and scalpers, however, the news is more likely to be a problem, as they have bought expensive stock.
In Pokémon GO today, on June 23, 2021, the Raid Hour with Regigigas begins. We at MeinMMO have looked into whether this Pokémon is worth it for you and which counters you should use against the giant.
What is a Raid Hour? Every Wednesday, a one-hour Raid event takes place for trainers in Pokémon GO. During this time, Level 5 raids start in almost all gyms, where you can encounter legendary Pokémon.
During this week, you will encounter the legendary Pokémon Regigigas during the Raid Hour. It has been available in Level 5 raids since the Solstice event last week and is very popular among many trainers. We have compiled all the information about Regigigas for you.
Raid Hour with Regigigas – Information and Counters
When does it start? The Raid Hour with Regigigas starts today at 6 PM local time and lasts for one hour. You will see black raid eggs in the gyms before that, which will hatch precisely at the beginning at 6 PM. The event will end at 7 PM, and the raids will decrease again.
These counters you should use: Regigigas is one of the legendary Pokémon of the 4th generation. It is a Normal type and thus has a weakness against Fighting-type Pokémon. You should take advantage of this weakness and use appropriate Fighting-type monsters.
The best counters against Regigigas have been summarized with the help of the overview from Pokebattler (via pokebattler.com).
Pokémon
Moveset
Meistagrif
Counter & Superpower
Lucario
Counter & Aura Sphere
Machomei
Counter & Superpower
Kapilz
Counter & Superpower
Hariyama
Counter & Superpower
Toxiquak
Counter & Superpower
Skaraborn
Counter & Close Combat
Mewtu
Psycho Cut & Psychic
Demeteros (Therian Form)
Mud Shot & Earth Power
Lohgock
Counter & Flamethrower
How many trainers are needed? With the right counters, you can defeat Regigigas with just four trainers. However, if you want to approach the raids a bit more relaxed, you should find a larger group. Alternatively, you can invite friends for remote raids or participate in their raids using Remote Raid Passes.
Is there Shiny Regigigas? Yes, since the Solstice event, Regigigas has also been available as Shiny in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you might encounter a shiny specimen; you can recognize it by its blue color.
Regigigas normal and Shiny
Is the Raid Hour worth it? Although Regigigas can shine in terms of high values in attack, defense, and stamina, according to the overview from Gamepress, the available moveset of this Pokémon is not enough to convince in battles against other monsters (via gamepress.gg). Therefore, it is not a suitable candidate for PVP or raids.
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Nevertheless, it makes sense to use the Raid Hour, as Regigigas is one of the Pokémon that is not often encountered in the game. Previously, trainers could only catch it in EX Raids or receive it as a reward in the Battle League from rank 20 onwards. So, this is your opportunity to complete your Pokédex. Also, with a bit of luck, you may encounter a shiny specimen.
What’s next? Regigigas will still be available in Level 5 raids until July 1, 2021, after today’s Raid Hour. So you have a few more opportunities to catch it. In addition, you can expect the Bidiza event in a few days. We have summarized everything you need to know about it.
What is your opinion on the current Raid Boss in Pokémon GO? Will you use the Raid Hour today? Or have you already managed to catch a Shiny Regigigas? Feel free to leave us a comment and share your experiences!
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Even as a demo, the new battle royale game Naraka: Bladepoint recorded massive players on Steam. Among them is our MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn, who took a closer look at the fast-paced game. His conclusion: The release cannot come soon enough!
What is Naraka – Bladepoint? Naraka: Bladepoint is a fast-paced battle royale on Steam. In it, you play as one of 6 heroes, each with their own skills. In the game, you fight on a cursed island with Asian fantasy flair for the power of a dead god.
The game focuses heavily on melee combat and acrobatics and is already being compared to the single-player hit Sekiro. But is the fast-paced game any good? Just over the weekend, tens of thousands logged in to the final demo of Naraka, including our author Jürgen.
The first battle royale with a powerful character editor
Here’s why the character editor is so cool: The first highlight of the game is the character editor. Yes, you read that right, the game has a complex editor! You have to decide on a basic character, but you decide how they look.
Provided are only the body, hair, and fixed details like the characteristic eye patch of the assassin Viper Ning.
You can kill opponents with just this mustache!
The rest can be freely designed, making it easy to enter battle with bright makeup, desert scars, or different eyebrows.
Male characters can even slap impressive porn mustaches on their faces that would make even Dr. Disrespect turn green with envy.
This is how Naraka: Bladepoint plays
This is how my first match went: As cool as the editor is, if the game is bad, it doesn’t matter. So I immediately dive into my first match.
Before the round, I can choose which area my avatar appears in. Color codes on the map show where there is a lot of loot and where other players have already chosen their starting point. This allows me to optimally plan how I start my game: Loot in peace for the first time or jump right into action?
Those who know me know that I hate battle royale rounds where nothing happens, so I always start where the action is.
Shortly after, my mustachioed hero appears in an old temple and I barely have time to grab a sword before an opponent comes running at me. But he doesn’t have much to offer, and after just a few hits with the blade, he lies in the dust, and his remains are entwined by dark weeds.
The fights are fast and full of action.
This fits well with the atmosphere of creeping decay and corruption that haunts the cursed island.
But I only notice such details peripherally, as there are still 58 other suicidal fools who want to taste my blade. So I loot my way through the temple and soon have an impressive arsenal of a musket and an especially large sword.
With that, I hunt one opponent after another. And even though I don’t hit anything with the musket, I have significantly more success with the grappling hook. Every hero has it from the start, and you just have to find some rope coils to use it.
Primarily, the grappling hook is used to swing across the area and reach distant places. However, you can also target opponents with it and pull yourself directly to them if you hit.
Since the grappling hook hits much better than the old musket, I just leave the sword equipped and pull myself to distant opponents with the grappling hook. They don’t look dumb when I come rushing towards them with a whirling giant blade and effectively chop them up.
The Swarm is one of the coolest weapons in the game: a kind of fantasy rocket launcher powered by fireworks rockets!
Only at the very end of the game do I find a ranged weapon that appeals to me: The weapon is called “The Swarm” and is essentially a rocket launcher in Asian fantasy style.
In extremely rapid succession, spears equipped with fireworks rockets are fired from a huge launch device, and the unfortunate opponents on the other end of this absurd weapon of mass destruction are quickly reduced to ashes. You can almost never miss completely with it.
As soon as the last enemy is composted, the game ends. I actually won!
Easy entry, but then it gets intense
Here’s how it continued: Such a successful experience at the beginning motivates one for further rounds, and I immediately start a new session. Here, too, the game repeats itself, I take out a few opponents and this time make more use of the cool parkour elements in the game and the skills of the heroes. My mustached character is a drunken scoundrel who can set himself on fire and then become even faster.
In addition, I explore the map more attentively and find quests and strange chests. Quests include kill orders for specific players or the task of ringing a certain bronze bell three times. For this, you get items and money.
With the money, you can interact with a bizarre merchant at certain chests. You only see a creepy hand peeking out from a chest, grabbing money, and spitting out items. Another cool idea that fits the creepy setting.
A good sign that you’re not just dealing with bots anymore: Tactically sensible use of skills, like here a sandstorm.
Here’s why the victories are not always so easy: I also notice that the opponents are noticeably tougher. I’m pretty sure that the opponents in my first round were entirely bots, as they acted very stupidly. But now I encounter foes that do not all blindly run into my blade. Suddenly they block my attacks, or I myself become the target of various grappling hooks.
Therefore, my second round ends in the last third when I encounter a worthy opponent who chases me, catches me with the hook, and then finishes me off in a tight duel!
The game probably fills the lobby with bots for new players, and only in subsequent rounds are more players gradually let in.
This is the alternative mode: After a few rounds in the regular mode, where I unfortunately did not score any final victory, I unlocked a new game mode. It’s called Bloodbath, and there it gets going on a smaller map with fewer opponents. You have respawns, and kills are counted until one has shed enough blood and has rightfully earned their bloodbath.
Here, I start with decent equipment, and it’s mainly about surviving the many fights rather than hoarding optimal loot. The mode is also particularly suitable for studying combat techniques and mastering various skills and weapons.
Are there also problems in Naraka: Bladepoint?
Was everything really so great? During my playtime, everything actually ran smoothly, but some players reported performance issues. However, they seem to occur mainly on HDD hard drives.
Other players criticized that Naraka: Bladepoint would only be available later as a Buy2Play game. They see this as a barrier to entry and a limitation of the player count. On the other hand, this might also ensure that there’s less trouble with cheaters, because if a banned offender has to buy a new account for at least 20 euros every time, they will eventually stay banned.
Conclusion: Finally something new in the battle royale genre!
I love battle royale games and if there are just a few original features and the game plays quickly and dynamically, I’m already satisfied. Naraka: Bladepoint exceeds more than just my basic needs for the genre. The dark Asian fantasy setting is original, the gameplay resembles a mix of Assassin’s Creed and a fighting game, and the character editor is simply a dream!
Additionally, there’s the good idea of initially sending only bots against me. I am certainly long-suffering and have died in Apex Legends for weeks until I finally won a victory. But luring new players with easy prey first and then steadily increasing the challenge is definitely the better method to entice players and not immediately frustrate them.
So I immediately had motivation to keep playing and get better. Unfortunately, the demo on Steam ended much too quickly, but luckily it continues on August 12 with the release. I can hardly wait!
Jürgen Horn Editor and BR fan at MeinMMO
Naraka: Bladepoint appeals to fans of fighting games as already mentioned. If you also belong to that group, take a look at our list of the 8 best fighting games 2021.
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The current US champion in League of Legends, Cloud9, is going through a strange phase. At the start of the second half of the LCS in LoL, Cloud9 banned their star player Jesper “Zven” Svenningen (21) to the academy team – apparently for disciplinary reasons. But it seems they can’t do without the Dane.
This is the situation:
Cloud9 won the Spring Split of the USA, but was eliminated early at MSI. Allegedly, there were frictions within the team during the Mid-Season tournament. Star ADC Zven was then banned to the academy league as a “disciplinary measure”: Rumor has it that Zven got so angry about his team’s poor performance that he flamed teammates internally.
While Zven dominated in the academy league, Cloud9 lost three games in a row without him among the professionals.
Now they are bringing the player back – the ridicule in LoL is great.
In the LoL academy team, Zven was practically unstoppable. In his 12 appearances there, he demolished the league and achieved 64 kills with a KDA of 10.5. This is the top value in the North America Academy league, as Dotesports knows. He played champions like Kai’Sa, Tristana, or Ezreal. Especially with Kai’Sa, he was deadly: he achieved 23 kills and died only 4 times in his 3 matches with her, all of which he won (via lol.fandom).
On reddit, people made fun of the fact that Zven was playing against the world-class bot lane of Royal Never Give Up in one game and in the next match against the academy team of the Golden Guardians. It was like he was “smurfing” (via reddit).
Cloud9 loses 3 games in a row without star, loses first place
This is how it went for Cloud9: Without Zven, things went just moderately well for Cloud9. Instead of Zven, the 23-year-old rookie K1ng played. He did his job solidly, but without Zven, Cloud9 lacked the dominant bot lane.
The team played the 9 games without Zven only 4-5 and fell from 1st place to 3rd place. Particularly bad: The last 3 games without Zven, Cloud9 lost all. A defeat against championship rival Team SoloMid hurt especially.
Among fans, a loss against “Counter Logic Gaming” is most discussed: They are at the bottom of the table. Against such teams, Cloud9 should not lose if they want to become champions and qualify for Worlds 2021.
This is now the news: Without further comment, Cloud9 simply posted “He’s back” with a photo of Zven.
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This is how it is discussed: The switch involving Zven is critically viewed on Twitter and reddit, as hardly anyone understood why Zven was benched at all. The conflicts that led to this were not public and were not communicated further. A player from Cloud9 merely stated: Playing without Zven is better for team atmosphere.
Some also speculated that the head of Cloud9, Jack Etienne, wanted to put K1ng in the spotlight to sell him for a high price.
However, bringing Zven back into the lineup is generally viewed as a poor management decision. The management seems to be conceding here.
However, on reddit, people discuss that the new ADC K1ng is not the problem, but rather there seems to be something wrong within the team. The drafts are puzzling and there is a lack of coordination and clear decisions in matches.
Battlefield 2042 aims to set new standards in terms of map size. What does it actually look like regarding player counts? The answer depends on whether you are on PC and the new console generation (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) or playing on the old consoles PS4 and Xbox One.
The upcoming multiplayer shooter Battlefield 2042 was recently officially announced; many details have been known since then. The game will launch with 7 maps. However, some of these maps are significantly larger than anything the Battlefield franchise has seen before. The largest launch map, Breakaway, is said to be about twice the size of El Alamein from Battlefield 1942 – one of the largest maps in the series to date.
Given this context, many are wondering: what is the maximum player count?
Traditionally, large-scale battles with infantry and military technology will be possible in Battlefield 2042
Which platform supports how many players?
In general, Battlefield 2042 allows up to 128 players in a match. Therefore, two 64-player teams can compete against each other, engaging in massive battles with infantry and various war equipment. However, the exact number of maximum possible players heavily depends on the platform you are on.
Maximum player count on PC: Here it is up to 128 players. By the way, if a match is not full, they plan to fill matches with bots.
Maximum player count on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S: The next-gen or current-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft can also support up to 128 players on the virtual battlefield with their power.
Maximum player count on PS4 and Xbox One: Here there is a significant cut – namely by half. The old-gen consoles can support a maximum of 64 players – that is, two 32-player teams. The aging hardware also negatively impacts the size of the maps. On PS4 and Xbox One, the maps will only be a portion of the new maps, thus being significantly smaller.
The last-gen consoles have to cope with significantly fewer players and smaller maps
What do you think so far about the new Battlefield 2042? Are you looking forward to the massive battles with up to 128 players? Are you still skeptical? Or does the latest installment of the Battlefield series leave you completely cold? Let us know in the comments.
The Season 7 Battle Pass in Fortnite is full of cool skins. But it’s not just about these skins, as you can unlock rare Super Style variants for some of them. We’ll show you how to get the skins from the Season 7 Battle Pass in Fortnite.
What are these skins? In the Season 7 Battle Pass you can unlock various skins like Rick from the series ‘Rick and Morty’ or the alien Kymera. However, if you want to further customize your outfits, you can unlock them with special style variants. In Season 7, there are silver, gold, and prisma variants.
The Battle Pass works differently in Season 7 than before. You need Battle Pass stars to ‘buy’ the items and skins. The new system also affects the special style variants that you have to unlock this way. Still, the style variants, as in the previous season, will only be available after level 100.
Unlock special style variants for skins – Here’s how
What do you need to do? In order to unlock the style variants, you first need to have the corresponding skins from the Battle Pass. In this season, you can get a special variant for these 5 skins:
Sunny
Guggimon
ZYG
Doctor Slone
Rick Sanchez
Once you have reached level 100, unlocking these skins from the Battle Pass will not be a problem – just buy them with your earned Battle Pass stars. However, you will need to level up, as you will need many stars for the Super Style variants. Here’s what the variants look like:
This is what the rare style variants in Season 7 look like Image Source: Twitter iFireMonkey
How many levels do you need in total? The new system makes the calculation of the required levels a bit more complicated – previously there was simply a certain level at which you unlocked the skin. Now, however, it is calculated as follows:
To unlock all required skins, you need at least Level 100
After that, you need 40 levels to unlock enough items from the Battle Pass
Only after this unlocking will you gain access to the special style variants
Buying all style variants for all available skins will then cost you 60 levels
So if you want to have all 3 style variants for the 5 skins, you need to reach Level 200 in Season 7. In our level guide, you’ll find some tips on how to level up faster:
The new system complicates the calculation, but it is better for unlocking. You only need to reach Level 200 now. In previous seasons, you sometimes had to grind up to Level 230 to unlock all style variants.
If you want to take on the challenge, you still have a lot to do after reaching Level 100. It won’t be easy, but who knows, maybe you’ll get one of the rarest skins in Fortnite after the season .
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In Patch 9.1 of World of Warcraft, a very special weapon is coming. It consumes your inventory and becomes more powerful as it does so.
A criticism of World of Warcraft in recent years has been the insignificance of equipment. But that is likely to change with Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, as some items have really cool, unique effects. Particularly interesting is a weapon that you have to ‘feed’ with other weapons. Only then does it gain power – and whispers dark prophecies in the process.
What is the criticism? ‘In the past,’ it is often said, items in World of Warcraft had more character. Everyone knew weapons like Obsidian Blade, the Mage Blade of Azure Song, or the Director’s Attack. They were unique weapons with special looks, particularly good stats, or special properties that made them sought-after equipment.
Over the years, items have lost this charm. Especially due to effects like Titanforging and the fact that all weapons exist at numerous item levels, individual weapons have had little significance and were easily interchangeable.
What comes for a weapon? In the upcoming raid Sanctum of Domination, there are several weapons that fall back into the category of ‘special.’ One of them is ‘Jaithys, the Prison Blade,’ which you can obtain from Kel’thuzad. This is a hefty two-handed sword, but it has a pretty interesting usage effect. Because according to it, “Consumes a lesser weapon and completely destroys it, in order to nourish the power of Jaithys.”
This is how the weapon changes over time. Image source: wowhead
How does it work? Players can choose to use Jaithys’s ‘Usage’ effect and then select a weapon from their inventory. If the target weapon is deemed worthy – which is presumably epic weapons with an item level above 200 – then the target weapon is consumed and Jaithys changes.
However, the item level of Jaithys does not change; instead, the stats of the weapon shift. Each time Jaithys consumes a weapon, the secondary stats of the weapon – that is, critical strike rating and haste – are reduced. In exchange, the power of an additional bonus effect (proc) that occasionally occurs in combat increases.
At the beginning, the weapon simply gains a chance to deal additional physical damage on an attack. This damage increases as more weapons are consumed. If you continue to feed the weapon, a short buff for a few seconds will also come along with the bonus damage, increasing the character’s strength by 200 or even 400 points later on.
Because the secondary stats of Jaithys’s weapon decrease with each feeding, the pure strength of the weapon remains more or less the same and balanced. However, players can modify their weapon a bit. A trait that gives a weapon personality and ensures that it will surely remain in the minds of players for a long time, even when the upcoming content becomes outdated.
More about WoW and the upcoming Patch 9.1 can be found here:
The weapon speaks to you: Additionally, the weapon whispers to you every time (with sound) when you let it consume another weapon. This includes phrases like:
‘Behold, Armageddon!’
‘Another broken promise.’
‘Look at me and behold your doom!’
‘They said I was dull. Who laughs last now?’
‘You nourish your own damnation.’
A bit creepy, but also pretty cool.
What do you think of such items? An exciting thing that makes loot special again? Or annoying fluff that isn’t needed?
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The MMO New World is on the home stretch for the beta in July and the release in August. Accordingly, another major alpha update has been released, focusing on PvP, dungeons, and the leveling process.
What’s included in the update? The new patch mainly consists of 7 innovations and adjustments:
Two new PvE missions have been introduced
The wars between factions have been adjusted so that only companies with enough influence can declare war
The PvP in the open world has been adjusted so that upon death, equipment takes less damage, and experience points from killing players are increased
You can find the complete patch notes on the game’s page (via New World).
The changes are particularly interesting because New World will soon switch to beta. Many new players will be released to the MMO in beta, and the NDA will finally be lifted.
New World has introduced many innovations in its alpha, including expeditions as dungeons for 5 players.
New PvE Missions and Adjustments in PvP
What changes with the update in PvE? For PvE fans, the new update doesn’t bring many changes. The focus was on the two new faction missions:
In assassination missions, players must take down specific especially dangerous opponents
In elite missions, you will fight bosses in the open world, and it is recommended to seek out teammates for this
Both missions are intended to have a higher difficulty and provide better loot than the regular quests
Additionally, the topic of equipment has been worked on. Rank 5 faction armor sets now have a unique appearance, depending on which of the 3 factions you join. In addition, some new skins for the various weapons have been introduced.
If you enjoy exploring expeditions, the dungeons of New World, you can look forward to a greater variety of loot and a higher chance of obtaining special and named equipment items. Furthermore, the damage of all enemies in the dungeons has been increased by 10 to 20%.
We had the chance to try out the first dungeon of New World and report on it:
What changes with the update in the leveling process?
The experience points for all levels beyond level 7 have been reduced by 20%
The experience points for repeatable quests in expeditions have been doubled
The experience points from territory influence gains have been somewhat reduced
What changes with the update in PvP? The biggest change of the update concerns the battles over forts. The company of one faction can declare war on the fort of another faction. However, now the war declarations have been adjusted so that the company must first be active in the area to be able to attack.
New World relies on an influence system for this. A company must have at least 10% influence in the area to declare war there.
Equipment wears out 50% less upon death from PvP in the open world
You gain more XP when killing a player, and overall better loot if the enemy had been alive for a long time
In addition to the wars between the factions, a new PvP mode has been introduced in the alpha: Sieges for 15v15.
Revisions of Titles and Achievements: It was only during 2021 that a system for special achievements and corresponding titles was introduced. Apparently, there was a lot of feedback on this, leading to both aspects being revised again.
Some titles were removed, and the existing ones are to be tied to “high-rank achievements”. So, you will have to achieve something for the titles.
Additionally, you can choose a pronoun for the title itself to prepend to the title. The available options are: He/Him, She/Her, or They/Them.
Will there be another update before beta? Whether there will be another update before the beta is currently unclear. If one does come, it will mainly revolve around balance changes and small adjustments. We shouldn’t expect new features.
However, New World has undergone significant changes over the past 12 months. You can find an overview of all contents and the release of the MMO here:
In Destiny 2, at the end of the cleansing mission, there is a chest that you can only open with corrupted keycodes. We explain what’s inside and how you can quickly and easily get the new item.
Here’s what it’s about: In Season 14, the Season of the Splicer, you can now find corrupted keycodes. Only with these can you open certain chests and grab additional loot that is worth it.
MeinMMO explains in this guide exactly what these new items are, where you can get them, and why they make the new, powerful weapons even better.
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Destiny 2: Corrupted Keycode – Explanation and Sources
What are corrupted keycodes in Destiny 2?
Since the Season of the Splicer, you can find the new consumable item ‘corrupted keycode’. You will always find your stock of keycodes in your inventory. However, keep in mind that you can only stack 5 corrupted keycodes.
What do I need corrupted keycodes for?
With corrupted keycodes, you open corrupted Conflux chests in Destiny 2. You can find these chests since June 15 at the end of a cleansing mission. Without the keycode, you cannot open the chests and miss out on the loot. If you open a corrupted Conflux chest 3 times in a week, you even receive high-end gear.
Where in Destiny 2 do I get corrupted keycodes?
You receive corrupted keycodes randomly after defeating enemies anywhere in the Solar System – you do not necessarily have to play the seasonal activities. You will then get one keycode each time – on the ground, a code looks like a blue triangle. If you forget to pick it up, check with the Postmaster.
Is there a prerequisite for the corrupted keycodes?
To receive the corrupted keycodes, you must have completed at least one corrupted cleansing mission. In the labyrinths, there are possessed spheres and anomalies everywhere, and no longer only Vex enemies. You will also receive a message from Mithrax and see the perk ‘Corrupted Access’ on your Splicer gloves on the far right.
This is your reward: If you open the chest at the end of a cleansing mission with a corrupted keycode, you can receive 2 different things:
A seasonal weapon with a 2nd perk in the last slot
A seasonal armor piece with high stats
If you open this corrupted Vex chest for the 3rd time in a week, you will also receive high-end gear – you can then get a 2nd perk here as well.
Especially the weapons are really worth it. Since almost all new Splicer weapons are very strong, the choice of 2 perks is well received. Either you have a double chance for the God Roll or you cover 2 situations with one weapon.
To have access to seasonal weapons with extra perks and have a high chance of getting strong armor, you also need to upgrade your Splicer gloves. You should definitely get the upgrades if you plan to open the corrupted Vex chest.
On the far right, you will recently find the row “Exploitation I – III” as an upgrade path:
Here’s how expensive the upgrades are: The upgrades will cost you in order, first 100 Decoded Data, then 300, and for the final upgrade a whopping 500 Decoded Data.
You can only earn corrupted keycodes by playing Destiny 2. Whether you play strikes, public events, Gambit, or even Crucible, every defeated enemy has a small chance of dropping a keycode for you. Once you have found 5 keycodes, further drops will go to the Postmaster.
Here’s how to do it quickly: Activities with a high number of weak enemies are best for farming corrupted keycodes. Ideally, you pack an Exotic that you also want to level a catalyst for or use the Witherhoard.
These 3 activities are suitable for farming:
“Altars of Sorrow” on the Moon: This massive public event throws countless enemies at you. Often, there are also other guardians here who can help you quickly get through the waves.
“Shattered Throne” dungeon in the Dreaming City. Play up to the checkpoint with the stairs, where countless small thralls spawn.
“Last Wish” raid: Wish for Shuro Chi. Here you can start the encounter, quickly eliminate the many enemies and let yourself get killed, just to start again immediately. All wish codes can be found here in the guide.
Bungie has already increased the drop rate because many players played for hours without receiving even one corrupted keycode (via Twitter).
Ilias Gaming has nicely summarized the topic around corrupted keycodes – check out the German-language video here:
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Have you ever wondered what the deal is with the strange Vex chests at the end of the cleansing mission? Are you just happy that there’s another way to get high-tier loot and God Rolls, or is the effort too much? Let us know in the comments.
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With Elyon, a new MMORPG from Korea is coming to the West in 2021. However, the situation for the game in its home country is currently not looking good. A major server merge was announced for June.
Update June 23: Meanwhile, we have received a statement from Kakao Games regarding the server closures:
At the release of Elyon in Korea, there was a significant influx of players, whose numbers began to decline as the game became established. In response, the recently conducted server merges aimed to increase player density and promote PvP interaction.
Kakao Games to MeinMMO
There should be no impact on the release of Elyon in the West. In fact, all servers are supposed to stay in a single cluster here so that content with queues like dungeons and arenas can work across servers:
The server merges have no effect on our plans for the Western version. After analyzing our CBT1 data, we concluded that we would be able to explore the upper limits of each server instance with our hardware, and we indeed plan to launch with a similar number of servers in EUNA.
Our goal is to have all servers in a single cluster, so that matchmaking-based content (arenas, dungeons, etc.) can be conducted across servers.
Original article from July 21: Elyon is a new MMORPG developed by Bluehole (TERA, PUBG). It focuses on action-packed battles, dungeons, and PvP in an open world, and resembles a mix of TERA and Black Desert.
At the end of 2020, Elyon officially launched in Korea and entered the gaming charts directly at number 9 (via gamemeca).
In the following weeks, the game fell to number 16, but managed to hold that position for several months. A small push came from the release of the new class Slayer in January 2021.
In April and May, however, Elyon fell even further in the charts. In the week of June 9 to 15, it was only in 35th place – behind MMORPGs like Lost Ark (5th place), Aion (8th place), Lineage (11th place), or Black Desert (23rd place).
Now the developers have responded to the declining player numbers and decided to merge some servers. On June 30, the 6 existing servers will be split into 2 completely new servers (via Daum).
What does that mean for us? Currently, there is no indication from the developers that the weak numbers in Korea will have a direct impact on the release in the West. Recently, the second beta for August and preorder packs for Elyon have been announced (via Twitter). The release of Elyon is planned for Q4 2021.
However, experience teaches us that MMOs that perform poorly in Korea often do not thrive here either. We have already contacted the developers for a statement regarding the EU release.
A glimpse of Elyon is provided by the video from MMORPG YouTuber KiraTV:
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There were several reasons for its failure, including technical issues, a poor combat system, and promises made for the West that were never fulfilled. Despite the warning signs, there was a hype around Bless just before its release in the West.
The MMORPG Astellia also arrived here only some time after its release in Korea, and shortly thereafter, the servers in Korea were shut down. However, Astellia is still running nearly 2 years after its release, and some Korean players have since migrated to the Western servers. But Astellia was not a huge success.
Is Elyon facing a similar fate? Elyon does not have the gross mistakes that Bless Online had at its release in the West. It is a solid MMORPG for PvP and action fans, as I also noted in an initial hands-on test:
However, Elyon is catching a bad timing for its release. With New World, Lost Ark, Swords of Legends Online, and numerous new expansions for already established MMORPGs, there is much competition for the game in 2021. And since it serves a niche anyway, its success in the West is likely to be limited as well.
Given the developer Bluehole and the publisher Kakao Games, I assume that Elyon will not be discontinued as quickly as Bless was back then.
Without really significant updates that make the MMORPG attractive, I do not expect it to be a big hit. And these updates must first appear in Korea. We at MeinMMO will continue to monitor the development of the game in Korea and also here.
