Bethesda provided some insights into the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online at E3 2021. In addition to the enhanced version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, initial details about the two remaining DLCs for 2021 were also revealed.
What do we know about the two DLCs?
The second DLC, Waking Flame, will be released in the third quarter (July to September). It will feature two new dungeons for players to explore.
A new zone is expected to be released in Q4 (October to December). This will be the Deadlands, the realm of Mehrunes Dagon. Initial concept art has also been shared for this.
What do we know about the Deadlands? Not much yet. Apparently, in this DLC, we will invade planes of Oblivion to thwart the Daedric Prince’s plans. He is trying to merge worlds, as you found out in the latest expansion, Blackwood.
In terms of scope, the DLC and the Deadlands themselves are said to be inspired by Markarth and Dragonhold. So we can again expect a city as a hub, whatever it looks like.
In line with the Deadlands, Bethesda has now published some concept art, which we have included in a gallery:
What comes next in 2022? With this DLC in autumn, the entire story “Gates of Oblivion” will be concluded, which has occupied us in 2021. After the Deadlands, there will be a completely new story.
Where the journey goes is currently unknown. However, you are welcome to share your ideas and wishes in the comments.
Blackwood is still ongoing: The new expansion Blackwood was released for PC on June 1 and for consoles on June 8. It features new story content, the new zone Darkwood, and several other features that we have summarized in our hub for Blackwood.
Moreover, a new mythic item was introduced that is very interesting for damage dealers. The demand was so high that players almost fought over farming spots:
At E3 2021, Bethesda introduced Redfall. The new co-op shooter for PC and Xbox has somehow disappointed several fan groups, but our author Schuhmann believes: It has a lot of potential.
Why are people so disappointed with Redfall? The problem is a leak from September 2020. Back then, a user claimed: The new “The Elder Scrolls 6” carries the subtitle “Redfall”. He described the new Elder Scrolls in detail.
The expansion takes place 6 years after Skyrim
It happens between High Rock and Hammerfell
The expansion will offer epic battles between warring factions
It was later seemingly confirmed when Bethesda’s parent company Zenimax squabbled with a novel author over the rights to the name “Redfall”.
Since then, some fans of The Elder Scrolls 6 were sure: The new Elder Scrolls is called “Redfall” and they had already ideas about what the game could be like. The Elder Scrolls VI is always a huge title for Bethesda: At E3 2018, it was announced, but very little was shown.
When the E3 conference 2021 of Bethesda aired, many were waiting for the developers to ultimately present the big new RPG The Elder Scrolls 6. However, there was a Redfall, but it was something completely different.
Blood, Death, and Strawberries instead of The Elder Scrolls
This is what Redfall really is now: The actual Redfall could hardly be further from “The Elder Scrolls”. The studio “Arkane Studios” (Prey, Wolfenstein Youngblood), known for single-player games, has presented Redfall, a co-op shooter for 1-4 players, which appears fast-paced and colorful in the first trailer.
With a “in-your-face” attitude, the game appeals more to fans of Borderlands or Buffy: The Vampire Slayer than to those interested in a serious RPG.
With humor of the kind “Dead vampires taste like blood, death, and strawberries,” it quickly becomes apparent that the theme is not taken too seriously. The visuals resemble colorful shooting rather than horror. The opposing vampires have superpowers, and the heroes are not quite from our world, using robotic dogs, big guns, or purple shimmering magic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF4eK4uNHCE
This is now the problem: Just like “The Elder Scrolls Online” and “Fallout 76” before it, apparently, the next multiplayer title from Bethesda also starts with a burden. Because the fans had:
Wished for a new The Elder Scrolls 6 with Redfall
Or wanted an atmospheric single-player RPG from a new “Arkane” game with vampires.
With the poppy look and co-op game concept of Redfall, classic Bethesda fans initially have little to connect with. The comments under the new announcement trailer mainly revolve around Elder Scrolls 6 and the fact that Redfall has nothing to do with it.
They also want gameplay before they let themselves get carried away with applause.
Gold will play a smaller role in the next World First Race in WoW . This is because there are significantly fewer BoE items to assist the pros.
Even though Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination does not yet have a fixed release date, many players are already looking forward to the new raid. And even those who are not actively playing World of Warcraft Shadowlands may have an interest in the great “World First” race, where the best guilds in the world attempt to be the first to defeat Sylvanas Windrunner in the Sanctum of Dominion.
This time, the race could be even more exciting, as there is less equipment available for purchase beforehand.
What has been the problem so far? To have the best starting positions possible, the professional guilds use all kinds of tricks and techniques to optimally prepare their characters. The best possible equipment often comes from the raids currently being tackled. In addition to the loot from bosses, there are also the so-called “BoE” items in every raid, which are bound when equipped but are as strong as boss loot in terms of item level.
These BoE items drop from trash mobs in the respective raid. This means that mythic raids are lucrative sources of income. Players enter the raid, kill all the trash mobs, and repeat this over and over to acquire the coveted items, which can then be sold for a lot of gold – often several million.
Often, a long chain of supporting guilds or second characters is attached to this, which are only used to farm the corresponding BoE items.
Especially in the first days of Mythic progress, these items can be the deciding factor.
In the fight against Denathrius, the BoE items were an important aid.
What is different this time? In the Sanctum of Dominion, there are significantly fewer BoE items. For each armor class, there are only 2 instead of 3-4 as in Castle Nathria. There, there were 2 items for each armor class, plus rings and necklaces. With gold, it is only possible in Patch 9.1 to fill 2 of the total 15 (or 16) slots with BoE items. The rest of the equipment must therefore come from other sources or be earned in the raid itself.
What impact does this have? This mainly affects the expenditures of the large professional guilds. With fewer BoE items, less gold needs to be spent to acquire the coveted items. At the same time, it also creates more equality of opportunity. Because large guilds like Limit, Echo, or Method can often borrow millions of gold from other players, which they pay back only in the weeks and months after the “World First” race.
This is an advantage that many of the slightly smaller guilds find it difficult to counterbalance if they do not want to resort to illegal offers.
Gold will therefore be a slightly lesser factor in the World First race. This brings a bit more fairness, even though inequalities are inherently present in this event – such as the different launch dates of the raids depending on the region.
More news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
When does the World First race start? There is still no specific date. But even after the release of Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, it will likely take a few weeks, as raids usually open with a delay. By the time we can actually get excited along with the professional players again, it will probably be high summer.
Are you excited for the next World First race?
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Leveling up quickly in Fortnite: Battle Royale Chapter 2 can be challenging. We’ll show you tips so you can level up your Battle Pass to level 100 faster.
To level up a Battle Pass tier and earn Battle Stars, you need to accumulate some experience points, which can take quite a while.
Every week, there are a few legendary quests, epic challenges, and additional missions that get updated after completion. These reward you with experience points. However, you can also find other ways to farm XP.
If you want to level up faster to unlock the skins from the current season’s Battle Pass, you should keep these tricks in mind.
Reaching Level 100 in Season 7 – Tips
There are various ways to gather experience points. We provide you with an overview of what things you should pay attention to in order to get the most out of your games.
Collecting experience points in Team Rumble
What is this mode? In the Fortnite mode Team Rumble, 2 teams of 20 players each compete against each other. The team that gets the required number of eliminations first wins.
In this mode, you are not immediately eliminated but can respawn on the map repeatedly.
This mode is particularly suitable because:
You usually achieve more kills/assists
Find more supply drops
Can collect accolades (5 eliminations in a match, Assault Rifle Specialist)
All these actions will earn you experience points, and the more you accumulate, the higher the XP reward will be.
What distinguishes Team Rumble from normal modes? In this mode, you start already equipped with 3 basic weapons, so you don’t have to loot extensively first. As the storm zone closes quickly, you will be exposed to combat faster – leading to plenty of eliminations.
What are stamp cards? Similar to the medal stamp cards from previous seasons of Chapter 2, you can earn some experience points with stamp cards. These are only unlocked when you complete them.
Unlike previous seasons, they do not seem to be displayed in the game menu now. Instead, they appear as rare tasks that you can complete gradually. Once you complete a tier of these tasks, you receive the experience points and move to the next tier – the task remains the same, but the number you need to complete increases.
YouTuber iplaytobi explains in his video how the blue challenges work and shows you which ones are available for Season 7:
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What does this mean? Since Season 5, you can now conduct bounty hunts. You can find these at the bounty boards spread throughout the map. This is one of the fastest ways to collect gold bars, but you also earn experience points.
So, if you discover a board, you should complete a bounty hunt. This way, you collect not only bars for the cool exotic weapons from Season 7 but also XP for your Battle Pass.
If you apply all these tips and pay attention to them in-game, you should be able to collect as many experience points as possible. This will surely make your way to level 100 easier.
Why is it worth leveling up to level 100 quickly?
If you reach level 100 quickly, you can earn some cool skin rewards along the way to level 100. We’ll show you why it’s worth leveling up to level 100 faster.
The Season 7 Battle Pass
The Battle Pass comes with 100 tiers. At each tier, you can unlock a new reward. The rewards from the Season’s Battle Pass are particularly worthwhile:
The 7 Skins
1,500 V-Bucks
Pickaxes that match the skins
Cool emotes
Even the V-Bucks are worth it, as you get back more than you spent on purchasing the Battle Pass.
Some cool characters are in the Season 7 Battle Pass
In Battlefield 2042 you can already go wild on the virtual battlefields before the release. Everything we know about the open beta and the first technical test in July 2021, and how you can participate, is compiled by MeinMMO.
Even before the release of the new shooter on October 22, 2021, you have at least 2 opportunities to play Battlefield 2042 yourself:
There will be an open beta, where you can play Battlefield 2042 before the release
Additionally, a “technical playtest” is scheduled for July 2021
We provide you with all the known info about the testing opportunities before the release. To keep you updated, MeinMMO will continuously expand this article and add new details as they become available.
Test Battlefield 2042 in the Open Beta before Release
When does the Open Beta in Battlefield 2042 start?
There is currently no exact release date for the Open Beta. EA mentions that the beta is supposed to take place in the “months before the release” – so still before October 2021.
Do I need to pre-order Battlefield 2042 to participate in the beta?
Battlefield 2042 is supposed to be available as a beta on all consoles and systems. So on PS5 and PS4, Xbox Series S/X and Xbox One as well as on PC via Steam, Origin, and the Epic Games Store. How the two trimmed Old-Gen versions of Battlefield 2042 differ is not yet known.
As soon as there is more info about the open beta or if DICE reveals more about participation, you will read it here.
What content the open beta will then allow you to try and on which of the 7 maps you can let loose is not yet known. But those who do not want to wait until DICE invites to the open beta can soon participate in an Alpha if they are lucky.
This is what the test is about: In July 2021, Battlefield wants to allow some selected players onto the virtual battlefields. However, you cannot register for one of the coveted test accesses; you must be selected by DICE.
Veterans should preferably gain access to the closed technical test at the beginning of July. There may not be space for many players during this test.
This is what we know about the contents of the Alpha: The test is supposed to show how the Battlefield systems cope with 128 players.
The conquest mode will be played on the map “Orbital”.
In the test, you will have access to at least 4 of the new specialists and even helicopters.
It is primarily about testing server loads and rendering performance. The matchmaking functions and load times will also be assessed in a live test.
The test will be conducted under strict NDA conditions.
EA reveals details about the technical test at the beginning of July 2021
You won’t need any luck on July 22. Because EA will present a still-secret mode for Battlefield 2042, which is supposed to be a “love letter to veterans”. At the EA Play Live, we can certainly expect new info about the open beta and further appetizers for the new shooter.
Are you already excited about how Battlefield 2042 plays? What are you looking forward to the most in the open beta: trying out the gunplay, getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, or would you rather destroy the environment with explosives? Let us know in the comments.
On June 13, Square Enix had their presentation at night during the E3 2021. They primarily showcased the new games Guardians of the Galaxy and Babylon’s Fall. Additionally, the publisher presented a fresh game related to Final Fantasy. However, many fans were not impressed by the show.
Last Sunday, June 13, several major conferences took place as part of E3 2021. Microsoft opened the evening together with Bethesda with a large game showcase for Xbox and PC. Shortly afterwards, the Japanese publisher Square Enix followed.
In their showcase, Square Enix revealed a new Marvel game and provided new information about the action game Babylon’s Fall. A new Final Fantasy game was also presented.
A large part of the fan reactions to the conference, however, were negative.
“Too Much Marvel”
The new game based on Guardians of the Galaxy was clearly intended to be the centerpiece of the presentation. It revolves around the adventures of the chaotic group led by the self-proclaimed “Starlord” Peter Quill, who was abducted from Earth as a child. Many of you will know Starlord and his friends primarily from the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The third-person action game received about 20 minutes of airtime during the presentation. A good chunk for a single game, considering that the entire showcase by Square Enix lasted 45 minutes. For part of the audience, that was too much of a good thing. On Reddit and social media, the first jokes quickly surfaced that the presentation was actually being run by Marvel Enix. Square did not participate in E3.
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The game itself did not receive a poor reception in the comments. Some fans praised the developers for making it single-player and were positively surprised by the substantial amount of gameplay shown. The top comment in the large r/games subreddit on the topic is: “Single-player with a story focus? I’m in” (via reddit).
Fans still remembered the failed Marvel’s Avengers, which was the first of several games developed in collaboration with Marvel. The multiplayer game was launched in September 2020 and failed miserably.
Sales were poor and the Avengers game could not recoup its development costs.
Guardians of the Galaxy is now the second game of the Marvel-Square collaboration. Unlike Avengers, it was developed as a pure single-player game. Nevertheless, part of the players are rather skeptical about the title due to the association with Avengers.
No Trace of the Flagship Titles Final Fantasy XVI and FFVII Remake
While there were complaints about too much footage for Guardians of the Galaxy, the opposite was true for the major Square Enix titles. Events like E3 are known for presenting news about really substantial games. Titles that many are eagerly waiting for. These include at Square Enix:
Final Fantasy XVI under the direction of Naoki Yoshida
The second part of Final Fantasy VII Remake under the direction of Tetsuya Nomura
Forspoken, formerly Project Athia, under the direction of Hajime Tabata
There was no trace of all three games in the E3 presentation. In the case of FF7 Remake and Forspoken, the information drought seems not surprising. Forspoken is not coming until 2022 and the Remake of FFVII just received a PS5 version along with the Yuffi DLC a few days ago.
Final Fantasy XVI, on the other hand, is a different case. The release for it is still indicated for 2021, but little is known about the game. Furthermore, director Naoki Yoshida promised after the reveal at the big PS5 Showcase Event 2020 that there would be more information about the game in 2021.
“How we all looked when we expected FFXIV news from Square Enix E3.”
A smaller info drop occurred at the beginning of 2021 when the official website for FFXVI provided background information about the game world and individual characters. A large part of the fans therefore expected a new trailer or further information about Final Fantasy 16 at E3 2021, which did not come.
At the end of the show, when a Final Fantasy game was finally shown, the disenchantment came very quickly as well. The game is the previously leaked Final Fantasy Origin, which is being developed by Team Ninja (Nioh, Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive). It is a souls-like action game in third-person perspective.
Players take on the role of the protagonist Jack, who fights his way through the shrine of Chaos with two companions. His goal: to kill Chaos. The man makes this clear during the trailer to such an extent that it quickly became a meme in the community.
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In the comments under the trailer, which stands at about 4,700 upvotes and 4,500 downvotes at a near tie, players make fun of the dialogues in it:
“Something tells me the guy wants to kill Chaos” – PolarSaurusRext
“Who is Chaos? I think someone wants to kill him. Not sure though” – MichaelXboxEvolved
“New drinking game: Drink one every time someone says ‘Chaos'” – Worek Poziomek
“How many times does the protagonist have to say ‘Chaos’ in the trailer? Square Enix: Yes” – KiraNear777
Besides the dialogues, the graphics in the trailer were also criticized. For example, some characters lacked any shadows at times. So there were edited PlayStation 2 boxes in the Final Fantasy subreddit with the FF Origins logo on them (via reddit). The popular satire account of former Sony CEO Kaz Hirai tweeted that Origin would not be playable on PS5 because the PS5 is not backwards compatible with PS3.
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Immediately after the presentation, a demo for Final Fantasy Origin was released on the PlayStation Store. However, reports about crashes and corrupted files quickly piled up. The demo currently seems unplayable, and this further dampened the mood in parts of the community.
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The character design of Origin is also under fire. The realistic look of the character clothing stands in stark contrast to the “fantasy” aspect of the games. This was already criticized in FFXV.
Babylon’s Fall is Suddenly a Live-Service Game
Before the conference, Square Enix announced that after 2 years since the announcement, there would finally be new information about the action game Babylon’s Fall. The game is being developed by Platinum Games, who are popular for spectacle brawlers like Bayonetta and especially Nier: Automata.
Accordingly, the announcement of new information generated excitement. The first trailer had received positive feedback, and Platinum is a popular developer with a lot of experience in action games. However, the new trailer for Babylon’s Fall did not go over well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRX3EqCyB1c
On the official YouTube channel of Square Enix, it has over 3,200 downvotes with just over 600 upvotes. In the comments, players are complaining that Square Enix has kept quiet for 2 years that Babylon’s Fall would be a live-service game.
“This trailer just saved me $70 for a big mistake” – Bearer of Bad news 13
“What the hell happened to this game? […]” – nevikjames
“Platinum is my absolute favorite developer, but ‘Live Service’ instantly took away all my hope. And the art style is also terrible” – NotPork
“I was so excited when it still looked like a single-player game. Now, I’m no longer excited” – arta realmblazer
In the original trailer, released in 2019, there were no hints of multiplayer whatsoever. Throughout the gameplay presentation, only one player character is seen on screen. Only at the very end was there previously an artwork showing four characters standing together.
Furthermore, players note that the new trailer simply looks worse. The combat system appears slower and less fun, and the graphics are worse. Some, however, argue that the game is still in development.
Aside from the big hitters, there were also a number of smaller announcements and games presented in short trailers.
Square Enix reminded with a trailer of the remake of Secret of Mana,
brought FFI to VI back to PC and mobile platforms,
showed a short trailer for Hitman Sniper: The Shadows,
and a whole series of trailers for their mobile games like FF Brave Exvius, Nier: Re[in]carnation, or FFVII The First Soldier
The biggest of these smaller announcements were the remaster of Life is Strange and the new entry in the LiS series: Life is Strange – True Colors. However, these were already shown during an earlier “Square Enix Presents” stream and probably offered little consolation to the frustrated fans.
What did you think of Square Enix’s showcase? Did you expect the announced games or were there surprises? Tell us in the comments.
At the Microsoft conference, there was quite a bit more to see:
At the E3 2021, many new games were presented. But which of them were the best? Here, we present to you the Top 5 of E3 2021!
The following five games particularly impressed us at MeinMMO. These games from various genres are sure to become successful titles and provide many hours of fun. In the following paragraphs, you will learn everything you need to know about the Top 5 games of the E3 2021!
Starfield
What kind of game is this? Much is still not known about Starfield. However, the game has been anticipated for years as the first new IP that Bethesda is launching. Therefore, the expectations from the community are high. We know already that it will be an RPG set in a SciFi setting.
It takes place in our universe 300 years from now. Humanity has found the way to the stars and seems to be traveling at least through our solar system. In the first trailer shown, locations on Mars are at least mentioned in writing.
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What are the highlights? According to the developers, it should offer a vast world where you can “[…] be anything you want and go anywhere you want” and be a game with “unprecedented freedom”.
So it might be a kind of Elder Scrolls or Fallout in space, where you can visit various planets and express yourself freely on your spaceship.
Additionally, there will be aliens, or at least their abandoned artifacts. There will also be multiple factions, with you as a player likely belonging to the “Constellation”, a group of space explorers.
When and for which platforms will it be released? After many players feared that after the acquisition by Microsoft, future Bethesda games would only be released for PC and Xbox, this has at least proven to be true for Starfield. The game is set to be released on 11.11.2022 for Windows as well as the next-gen consoles Xbox Series X and S. PlayStation and the older Xboxes will miss out. Additionally, the game will be available in the Microsoft Game Pass on release, further enhancing its value.
Redfall
What kind of game is this?Redfall is a darkly humorous coop shooter from Bethesda. The setting is the small town of Redfall in the US state of Massachusetts. Something has gone horribly wrong, and a cult has unleashed a vampire plague on the town.
Now, horrifying bloodsuckers and their minions are roaming everywhere, and it is up to four cool friends to curb the bloodsucker plague.
https://youtu.be/3pWjcqXnP2g
What are the highlights? Redfall impresses on several levels. First, the setting is refreshingly funny and comes with a good dose of humor. The vampire apocalypse, which is actually a dark theme, thus turns more into a macabre comedy.
This is also thanks to the four protagonists, who are:
A sharpshooter with a glowing eye who can become invisible
A kind of magician who moves things with a ghostly hand and can create portals
A tinkerer with crazy weapons, such as a sunlight beam and a cute robot
A nerdy guy who often gets into trouble and, among other things, really wants to know how vampires “taste”
Since the first trailer mentioned “heroes from a diverse list”, it’s quite possible that there are more hero archetypes, each with their own skills and uses.
If you’re thinking of games like Borderlands or the original Fortnite, you should have a good impression of what Redfall is likely to be.
When and for which platforms will it be released? Here, too, it shows that new Bethesda games likely prefer to be released on PC and Xbox, as Redfall will be exclusive to Microsoft Windows and Xbox Series X and S. The release date is “Summer 2022”.
Battlefield 2042
What kind of game is this?Battlefield 2042 is the upcoming latest incarnation of the famous Battlefield franchise. It takes place in the near future in the year 2042. There, climate change, natural disasters, resource scarcity, and the bankruptcy of Germany have led to a global crisis in which Russia and the USA are fiercely at war.
Therefore, you will fight the massive battles familiar from Battlefield not only on barren battlefields in the countryside but also in powerful metropolises full of skyscrapers.
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What are the highlights? Those who have seen the previous trailers of Battlefield 2042 can quickly recognize how intense it will likely be. The battles will be, as usual in Battlefield, extremely intense and action-packed.
Additionally, the usual soldier classes are included, of which we already know some details.
When and for which platforms will it be released? On October 22, 2021, Battlefield 2042 is scheduled to be released for the platforms PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, as well as Xbox Series S and X. Early access begins on October 15.
Halo Infinite
What kind of game is this? This is the long-awaited latest installment in the Halo series and thus a first-person shooter in a SciFi setting. You play as the famous Master Chief again and explore another ring world with him. This time it is even bigger than ever in the series.
In Halo Infinite, a distinction is made between the multiplayer and campaign parts. The former is a free-to-play title.
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What are the highlights? In single-player mode, you explore another ring world as Master Chief and fight enemies there with an arsenal of futuristic weapons. Additionally, you will pursue mysteries, including the disappearance of the AI Cortana.
The multiplayer mode offers large maps full of action. Various grapple hooks, weapons with ricocheting projectiles, and all sorts of vehicles come into play.
On high-end PCs and the new Xbox generation, Halo Infinite is expected to run at a constant 120 FPS.
When and for which platforms will it be released? The developers have not yet specified a concrete release date. However, it is mentioned that it will be during the “Holidays 2021”. This means that both the campaign and the multiplayer mode of Halo Infinite are expected to finally be released between fall and Christmas 2021. The game will be released for PC, Xbox Series X and S, and also for the old Xbox One.
Forza Horizon 5
What kind of game is this? Like the previous part of the Horizon series, Forza Horizon 5 is also an open-world racing game that aims to appeal to casual and multiplayer fans. You drive a sleek car around a massive open world, exploring the area and completing challenges.
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What are the highlights? As in Horizon 4, it is necessary to explore almost an entire country. This time, Forza Horizon 5 takes place in Mexico in Central America. You can freely drive around there and explore the diverse landscape, including wide steppes with sand storms, jungles, beaches, and cities like Guanajuato. There is even a real volcano coming!
You will drive more than 500 different vehicles. Additionally, there is an editor where you can create your own minigames and challenges and an AI assistant that can easily assign you teammates.
For exploration fans, there is also a career mode that lets you explore the world and even meet special characters.
Another major highlight of Forza Horizon 5 is the phenomenal graphics, which impress even graphics skeptics and MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus.
When and for which platforms will it be released? On November 9, 2021, Forza Horizon 5 will be released for PC, Xbox One, and Series X and S.
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At the joint press conference of Xbox and Bethesda, a lot of new games were shown. After the show at the E3 2021, it is clear: The Xbox Game Pass is getting a lot of new content – right at the release of the games.
This is the Game Pass: The Game Pass is a subscription model from Microsoft that allows you to play over 100 different games for a monthly fee.
Depending on the model, you can play the games on PC or console – sometimes even on the first day of launch.
The Game Pass is regularly growing with new games. And at E3, a whole series of new games were shown that Game Pass holders can play directly on the day of release. We summarize all the titles that were announced here.
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These games will be available in the Xbox Game Pass from day 1
Here we introduce you to all the games that were announced for the Game Pass during the Xbox and Bethesda conference. These will be available to play in the Xbox Game Pass from the day of their release.
Halo Infinite
When does it come to the Game Pass? End of 2021
This is Halo Infinite: Halo Infinite is the seventh part of the popular shooter series and boasts the “largest Master Chief campaign to date.” The Master Chief can also be admired in a new trailer for E3:
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When does it come to the Game Pass? November 9, 2021
This is Forza Horizon 5: Forza Horizon is the game for car lovers among you. It offers a huge open world set in Mexico that you can explore with various cars. With deserts, ruins, cities, and mountains, it is incredibly diverse, as also shown in the new trailer at E3:
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When does it come to the Game Pass? October 12, 2021
This is Back 4 Blood: Back 4 Blood comes from the developers of the Left 4 Dead series and is their spiritual successor. It is a cooperative survival shooter with zombies, where you must fight for survival from a first-person perspective.
With up to four players, you can choose from different classes and try to withstand the zombie hordes. How that looks is shown in the new gameplay trailer:
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This is Microsoft Flight Simulator: The Flight Simulator is already known from the PC, now Microsoft’s flight simulation will land on the Xbox Series X | S – and will also be available in the Game Pass from day 1.
When does it come to the Game Pass? November 11, 2022
This is Starfield: After a long wait, there was finally a look at Starfield, the new big thing from Bethesda, at E3. The role-playing game takes you far into the future, right into space, offering a different setting than the well-known Bethesda series Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. You can see the teaser here:
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When does it come to the Game Pass? 2022 (Exact release unknown)
This is Redfall: Redfall was the closing surprise of the conference and presented itself as an open-world shooter where you must face nasty vampires. The cinematic trailer showed a team fighting against the nasty bloodsuckers and with witty comments gave off a bit of Borderlands-with-vampires vibe:
https://youtu.be/3pWjcqXnP2g
The Ascent
When does it come to the Game Pass? June 29, 2021
This is The Ascent: The “Ascent Group”, a global mega-corporation, has collapsed. The result: absolute chaos breaks out and you suddenly find yourself confronting a wild fight for survival. With up to four players, you can explore the stylish cyberpunk world of “The Ascent”, while leveling up your character, upgrading your equipment and shooting enemies to pieces with shooter elements.
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When does it come to the Game Pass? August 19, 2021
This is Twelve Minutes: Twelve Minutes is an interactive thriller. You find yourself in a time loop and must solve a mystery. The catch: You only have twelve minutes for that. However, again and again. With James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe, three Hollywood stars are involved in the game.
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When does it come to the Game Pass? August 25, 2021
This is Psychonauts 2: The game places you in a bizarre, colorful world full of puzzles. The focus is on adventurous platforming elements that you must master. You can use psychic powers as well as slow down time:
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When does it come to the Game Pass? October 28, 2021
This is Age of Empires IV: This is the fourth main installment of the well-known strategy series. You must build cities, gather resources, and defeat your enemies in battle. You can experience entire centuries of history in the game:
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When does it come to the Game Pass? December 2021 (Exact release still open)
This is Shredders: Shredders looks like a really cool game for snowboard fans. You can conquer wild descents, perform tricks in the air, and admire your fellow riders: In Shredders, you can slide through the snow together with your friends.
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When does it come to the Game Pass? 2022 (Exact release still open)
This is Party Animals: Party Animals has some really cute little creatures on board. However, they don’t cuddle, but fight each other in various ways. Challenge your friends to multiplayer duels! You can find out more about Party Animals here, and below you can see the quirky trailer:
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When does it come to the Game Pass? 2022 (Exact release still open)
This is A Plague Tale: Requiem: Requiem continues “A Plague Tale: Innocence” and presents itself as an adventure game with horror and survival elements. The trailer already sets the mood for an oppressive game world:
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This is Replaced: Replaced is a classic 2.5D platformer that comes across quite dark. You will be transported to an alternative version of the 80s and must fight your way through the darkness:
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When does it come to the Game Pass? Release still unknown
This is Atomic Heart: At E3, a trailer for Atomic Heart was released that suggests a quite wacky shooter. You fight against crazy robots and can rely not only on your own firearms but also on various abilities. The release is still unknown, but Atomic Heart will be available in the Game Pass from day one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixcnY0fm80c
Somerville
When does it come to the Game Pass? 2022 (Exact release still open)
This is Somerville: A global catastrophe has plunged the world into chaos, and unknown visitors have targeted the planet. That is the setting that Somerville places you in – and the atmospheric trailer shows that this will not be a cheerful game:
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When does it come to the Game Pass? April 28, 2022
This is Stalker 2: The game places you in the middle of the exclusion zone of Chernobyl. There you explore an open world determined by radiation and mutants. The first-person shooter is expected to deliver a mix of horror, survival, and an exciting story. MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer likened it to the Metro games.
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When does it come to the Game Pass? 2022 (Exact release still open)
This is Slime Rancher 2: The winner of the award for the most colorful game of the evening goes to Slime Rancher 2. There you travel an open world where you must collect so-called “slimes.” Additionally, one cultivates fruits and vegetables, collects resources, and discovers ancient technologies.
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In addition to the games for the Xbox Game Pass, other highlights were presented during E3. Among other things, an update with Jack Sparrow for Sea of Thieves was showcased, and Far Cry 6 was also a topic during the conference.
One of the heads of Ubisoft’s studio Massive, David Polfeldt, tells a wild story about why the team of James Cameron chose Massive to develop the new game “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora“. Originally, another AAA studio from Europe was supposed to get the job, but the head of that unnamed other studio allegedly offered everyone a line of cocaine.
In 2020, a key executive from Massive published an autobiography. The book mainly revolves around David Polfeldt’s journey to Massive and the development of The Division 1. However, the autobiography contains a delicate anecdote about how Massive landed the Avatar project.
Apparently, another studio had the Avatar project all but secured when the head of the studio made a fateful mistake: He offered cocaine to business partners.
“Something had gone horribly wrong”
This is the anecdote: According to the anecdote, James Cameron’s film company, Lightstorm Entertainment, had actually already decided on a studio to develop a game based on Avatar. It is said that it was a “AAA studio” from Europe.
This studio had already been working on the project for 3 to 4 years, and signing the deal was just a formality. The team had years of hard work behind them to meet James Cameron’s high standards.
In an excerpt from the biography, a moment is described when one of the employees of Lightstorm Entertainment, Brooks Brown, and one of his business partners entered the studio’s large conference room (via imgur):
They jumped out of the taxi, greeted the receptionist, and entered the large conference room filled with merchandise. But instead of meeting a cheering team ready to make the best Avatar game ever, they encountered broken, desperate people looking over their shoulders as if suffering from paranoia.
Something was wrong.
The meeting had taken a terrible turn when the studio head offered the visitors some of his cocaine. Suddenly, Lightstorm had no choice but to abandon the path they had intended to take.
From “The Dream Architects: Adventures in the Video Game Industry” by David Polfeldt
When this deal fell apart, Lightstorm chose Massive. Here, they had already had good experiences with Josh Mosqueira, whom one of the Lightstorm business partners knew from his work on Far Cry 3.
Gaming fans speculate on which studio’s head offered cocaine to the people
This is how it is being discussed: People in the gaming forum resetera are primarily discussing which studio it could be that lost a huge deal because the studio head offered business partners a round of cocaine.
It seems to bring people a lot of joy to throw around some names. After all, there aren’t that many AAA studios in Europe. They quickly find their favorites.
Microsoft and Bethesda made a strong impression at the E3 2021. During the show, one high-quality exclusive followed another. Leya Jankowski thinks: This is what Xbox desperately needed to compete with rival Sony. However, it leaves a bitter aftertaste for the MeinMMO editor-in-chief.
It was quite a celebration to watch the press conference from Bethesda and Microsoft. By now, it is clear that the purchase of Bethesda for $7.5 billion has paid off tremendously for the Microsoft ecosystem.
The big star of the show is Starfield, which was introduced with a hyper-chic trailer. For the first time in 25 years, this is the first major new open-world brand that Bethesda is presenting. It is supposed to become an epic blockbuster adventure set in the distant future, where “you can be whatever you want and go wherever you want.”
The Starfield kickoff sets the tone for the rest of the show:
These two lines are going to be seen often throughout the show – and Xbox desperately needed that.
The Author: Leya is the editor-in-chief of MeinMMO and has just acquired an Xbox for the first time with the new console generation. Especially in combination with the Game Pass, this is an unbeatable offer for her. She followed the press conference from Microsoft and Bethesda with great anticipation. Leya is interested in the business behind the games and their marketing, otherwise, she probably wouldn’t have studied (International) Marketing before her work at MeinMMO.
Strong exclusive games were completely missing from Xbox
Microsoft is pursuing a holistic approach that strengthens their entire gaming ecosystem. It’s not just about Xbox. The concept thus far has been:
Offering Xbox Game Pass at an unbeatable price – €12.99 per month for over 200 games
Making Xbox Game Pass available for PC and console
Offering a small next-gen console with the Xbox Series S, which is only 299 euros, a full 200 euros cheaper than its large X variant
Microsoft doesn’t care whether you play on PC, console, or in the cloud. They try to convince you with affordable offers and good service. I praised that already in a column where I explained why I switched from PlayStation to Xbox.
Why are exclusive titles so important now? The low prices and good service are not enough as the only selling point.
The last few years have shown us that we choose our gaming system largely based on high-quality exclusive titles we desperately want to play. Sony and Nintendo have always been ahead in this regard.
The list of exclusive games for Xbox and PC was noteworthy even without the flagship Starfield:
These exclusive games are all available in the Game Pass from the release date. If I hadn’t already entered the Microsoft ecosystem, I would probably do so at the latest now.
Another clever move on the side: Microsoft’s pirate co-op game Sea of Thieves is getting the most obvious crossover of all time. Captain Jack Sparrow from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series will soon make an appearance there. Other games like Fortnite are incredibly successful by offering skins for popular franchises from pop and nerd culture.
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The trailer for Starfield looks impressive! High-quality exclusives are coming to Xbox and PC.
Exclusive titles are important, but they divide and promote consumption
I understand from Microsoft’s perspective that they urgently need these exclusive games to enhance their market position. I’m also very excited to play this amazing line-up conveniently right away with my Game Pass. That makes me happy as a Microsoft customer, and I followed the press conference with shining eyes.
Generally, from a consumer’s perspective, it still leaves a bitter aftertaste.
I really don’t care if others out there play Starfield on their PlayStation. On the contrary! It just increases my pool of people to talk about cool games with. I have often criticized Sony in recent months for focusing on exclusives and questioned their innovation.
But ultimately, I also own my Nintendo Switch because I want to experience adventures with Pokémon, Zelda, and Mario there. The Sony exclusive title “The Last of Us (2)” will forever be one of my greatest gaming experiences. The new Sony exclusive game “Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart” is currently a hot topic as THE first true next-gen game (via GamePro).
So yes, Microsoft urgently needed these high-quality exclusive games now. It makes the entire Microsoft ecosystem much more attractive. No criticism from my side that they, as a company, naturally want to achieve this dominant, full power of service and exclusive AAA games. I probably wouldn’t do it any differently.
Still, this does promote that we might end up acquiring more gaming systems than we actually need.
It also fosters the division of the gaming community because we do have friend lists on our systems, especially in the multiplayer area.
After all, gaming is for everyone.
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At the E3 2021, a new gameplay trailer for the survival MMORPG Pioner was shown. However, it aired at a time when most of you were probably sleeping. Accordingly, it has very few views. A pity, because the trailer is absolutely charming.
What kind of trailer is this? The creators of Pioner showcased new gameplay at E3. The trailer features some of the game’s features and details about the story. In Pioner, you play as ‘Reaper’, a former Spetsnaz agent trapped on an island in a post-apocalyptic Soviet Union.
The island is surrounded by a time anomaly, which causes trouble even in the area itself. Mutants roam everywhere, and some humans have apparently also been altered, like a girl who calls you ‘Uncle’ in the trailer.
Some features can partly be categorized into the survival genre and partly into MMORPGs, such as:
customizable weapons with attachments
artifacts that grant special abilities to your weapons
coop gameplay with at least two other players
factions with their own story
dialogues with choices
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Why did we miss it? The trailer aired on the night of Sunday, June 13 to Monday, June 14 shortly after midnight and without much notice. Pioner showcased its new gameplay amidst a plethora of other announcements – and completely in Russian. The English version came only later.
Accordingly, the trailer hardly made a significant impact anywhere. Today, on June 14 at 11:00 AM, the English trailer has only 4,155 views, while the Russian version has another 3,646. Rainbow Six: Extraction garnered more likes within minutes than Pioner had views.
Pioner focuses fully on PvE and exploration, offering large areas and raids, at least four factions, and a day-night cycle that affects enemy behavior. You progress in the game by increasing your influence. Merchants then offer you better gear over time.
Additionally, the combat system appears to be getting a greater focus. The developers explained in another video just before how exactly fights in Pioner will look. Especially shooter players should feel comfortable here, as Pioner does not play as slowly as other survival games.
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Here, the developers showcase the combat system of Pioner.
When will the game be released? So far, there is no concrete release date for Pioner, but it is expected to be released for PC by the end of 2021 to early 2022. There is no information yet about a console version. However, as it is an indie title, variations for PlayStation and Xbox will probably take a backseat for now.
On June 10, the Summer Game Fest 2021 kicked off with an opening stream sharing numerous new trailers and information. It then proceeded directly to the E3 2021. Here at MeinMMO, we summarize all the highlights around multiplayer games.
What is this game about? As part of the Summer Game Fest and E3 2021, several streams were held showcasing new games or new details about games. The first highlight was the opening stream of the Summer Game Fest, during which over 30 new games were presented.
But even in the following days, new things were presented. We summarize all the highlights around multiplayer games and will expand the article with more information in the coming days. Due to the large number of games, we have divided the article into several pages.
Note: This article was originally published on June 11 and focused only on the Summer Game Fest. Since then, additional games have been announced that we have included, including Forza Horizon 5, Redfall, and new updates for Fallout 76. The article was last updated on June 14.
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Battlefield 2042 – Gameplay and Release Date
What kind of game is this? Battlefield 2042 is the newest installment in the Battlefield series and is set in a modern setting. However, in this first-person shooter, not only firearms are used, but also heavy war equipment and explosives. Additionally, dynamic events on the maps provide plenty of variety and excitement for players.
In Battlefield 2042, various classes, the specialists, will be utilized. A total of 10 specialists are set to be available at launch, equipping your team with special skills.
There will be 7 maps at launch.
On PC and next-gen, up to 128 players can compete against each other; on PS4 and Xbox One, only 64.
What has been announced: Around the E3, Battlefield 2042 was presented for the first time. Additionally, there was already a release date – October 22 – as well as pre-orders for the game. The first gameplay trailer was shown at the Xbox and Bethesda show on Sunday:
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What kind of game is this?Lost Ark is an MMORPG developed by Smilegate, which was released in Korea in 2018. In terms of gameplay, it is reminiscent of Diablo, as it focuses on action-filled battles from an isometric perspective. Otherwise, it offers all the necessary elements of an MMORPG, including:
Lost Ark is coming to the West – This is the Announcement Trailer.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Presentation and Release
What kind of game is this?Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will be a standalone game based on Borderlands, but set in a wacky fantasy world. The usual weapons play a role, but there are also knights, fireballs, dragons, and fairies.
As with Borderlands, you can explore the world solo or co-op with up to 4 players. Even after completing the campaign, there will be repeatable endgame content that you can enjoy.
What has been announced? During the Summer Game Fest, the game was presented for the first time. Accordingly, there was the first trailer on YouTube that you can watch here:
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What kind of game is this? Elden Ring is an action RPG from the makers of SoulsBorne, FromSoftware. In the story, you take on the role of a “Tarnished” and travel through a land ruled by Queen Marika the Eternal.
In the open world of Elden Ring, you will be traversing on foot as well as on horseback. The combat system will remind players of the Dark Souls games, just like the atmosphere of the game.
George R. R. Martin, known to many from the book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” is working as a supporting author on the game.
What has been announced? So far, there has been some information about Elden Ring, but at the Summer Game Fest, the first gameplay footage was shown. Furthermore, a release in January 2022 and a co-op mode have been announced.
You can watch the trailer on YouTube:
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Rainbow Six: Extraction – First Gameplay and Release Date
What kind of game is this? Rainbow Six: Extraction will be a new co-op shooter from Ubisoft, which was presented at E3. You work through various missions while combating a parasite that has tried to take the city.
You have 18 different operators at your disposal from which you can choose. In an initial trailer, a mission was shown in which Hibana was captured and rescued by her colleagues. Countless enemies were eliminated, as you can see in the trailer:
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What has been announced? Extraction will be released on September 16, 2021, on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. There will be crossplay between the platforms.
For fans of Rainbow Six: Siege, there was also a small update. On June 30, crossplay for PC and Stadia will be coming, and in 2022, the remaining platforms will be added. The new operator Thunderbird was also introduced.
Riders Republic – Release Date
What kind of game is this? Riders Republic is a new MMO where up to 50 players can interact in a shared game world. The world of the new MMO is inspired by American national parks and looks really good in the first trailers.
In the game, players can compete in special competitions or simply in the open world. Combat can take place in the open world, in 6v6, in free-for-all with 12 players, or in versus mode directly against friends. Rewards include cool and sometimes very quirky cosmetics.
What has been announced? Riders Republic has received a release date. It is set to be released on September 2. Prior to that, there will also be a beta.
MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch is already looking forward to the game and sees it as a good alternative to classic MMOs:
What kind of game is this? In Tribes of Midgard, players must defend against the impending invasion of giants during Ragnarök. It’s a survival game.
You play as a Viking whose village possesses the seeds of Yggdrasil. They are the key to protecting the gods from other realms in a world of dark creatures.
Your village must be defended against the shadows from Helheim, for which you gather resources in the wilderness. From these, you craft weapons, among other things. Meanwhile, the giants are creeping ever closer to the village, wanting to destroy Midgard and fulfill the prophecy of the end of the world.
What has been announced? The survival game was announced a while ago but received its release date during the Summer Game Fest. It will be released on July 27 for PC, PS4, and PS5.
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However, Naraka differs from games like Fortnite or Warzone because the Asian combat style is in focus. So you don’t kill each other with various firearms, but primarily in close combat with swords or staffs. However, there is a simple rifle and a bow for ranged combat.
What has been announced? Naraka: Bladepoint will be released on August 12. Prior to that, there will be an open beta from June 16 to June 22. The developers announced this during the PC Gaming Show.
Evil Dead: The Game – First Insight
What kind of game is this? Evil Dead will be a new horror game that resembles Dead by Daylight or Evolve. You can play it cooperatively and blow away demons and the undead together, or switch to PvP. In PvP, one player takes on the role of a demon and tries to eliminate the survivors.
However, the survivors can fight back and rebel against the evil demon.
What has been announced? Evil Dead was presented in detail during the Summer Game Fest. There was a trailer and the note that it is supposed to be released in 2021. The planned release is on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
The trailer showcases some of the possible game modes of Forza Horizon 5. The open world itself is already designed for multiplayer; you’ll find it easier to connect with acquaintances and friends to zip around together. Other game modes are also mentioned, such as:
a piñata hunt through the streets of a city
Arcade games like bowling
a battle royale
What has been announced? Microsoft announced that Forza Horizon will be released on November 9 for PC and Xbox. Furthermore, the trailer featuring really beautiful scenes was presented:
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Battlefield 2042 showcased real gameplay for the first time at E3. What was shown is impressive, but MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen misses his role in the destruction orgy among all the natural disasters.
This is what Battlefield is known for: In the Battlefield series, it’s not just about shooting with a rifle. Thanks to heavy war machinery and explosives, you can also drop a house on the enemy’s head. In addition, dynamic events on the maps provide plenty of variety.
This destruction and change of the game world is called “Levolution”.
The first gameplay of the new Battlefield 2042 now impressively shows what we can expect starting October 2021.
Keep in mind, what was shown is still “Pre Alpha Gameplay”, so a lot could theoretically change before the release.
We will clarify in this article why the shown material battle is well received by viewers, but despite all the natural disasters, destruction seems to be missing.
Gameplay of Battlefield 2042 shows physics and Levolution
This excites players: The first official gameplay during E3 2021 left people in awe. When the players watched the 3-minute gameplay trailer again in peace, the physics and natural disasters sparked enthusiasm.
Especially the tornado is somewhat of a show star and delivers what the chat demanded during the presentation: “Battlefield, please let there be Levolution” (via YouTube).
The large tornado brings plenty of destruction and really changes the map. The tornado impressively whirls up debris and sucks in vehicles and poor wingsuit users. It seems as if the weather physics directly affect you, and you have to counter it strongly. The storm also sends helicopters swirling through the air, which then crash into each other.
Don’t just stand there, run!
In the gameplay, it’s also visible how the soldier’s HUD interface glitches as the storm approaches. In a Hollywood movie, a line like this would surely be heard: “Help, we are experiencing powerful interferences, systems are failing!”.
The natural disasters, which vary depending on the map, impress. However, viewers also have an eye for the “less obvious” physics:
When a tank rolls over a parked car, not much remains but deformed scrap. According to reddit, some soldiers want to flatten everything and see what can be destroyed.
Sand provides cover, and we see how a massive sandstorm completely obscures large parts of the desert. This way, even tanks can be used for hidden ambushes.
Players are also excited that sand and dust swirl beautifully. When a tank descends from the sky, it’s as if someone set off a smoke bomb, so dense is the stirred-up desert sand. Those who look closely will also see the tracks left by vehicles and gunfire in the sand, beautifully immersive, but hopefully, you will also have a clear view to shoot.
The grappling hook of the infantry specialist allows for a swing up to a crane. The Tarzan jump and swinging leave viewers hoping for versatile applications.
If you haven’t watched the gameplay of Battlefield 2042 yet, here is the new trailer from E3:
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DICE can rightly be proud of the natural disasters. But personally, I miss a bit of the destruction that I can cause as a player. There’s barely any of that visible in the gameplay trailer. The tornado acts completely autonomously; I have no influence on it and can only try to escape.
But I wished for more destruction that I could trigger myself. Sure, under fire, walls crumble, and particles fly around – surely also physically correct.
Who is writing here? Philipp Hansen primarily writes about Destiny 2 at MeinMMO, but has spent his virtual free time in the shooter genre for 20 years. The chaotic multiplayer battles of the Battlefield series have left a lasting impression on him. He appreciates the freedom and the destruction sandbox where one can let loose.
That used to be better: Do you remember the sound when metal creaked and then shortly afterward an entire floor of a house collapsed? I can still hear that clearly, more than 10 years after it happened in Battlefield Bad Company 2.
If you just applied enough force to a house, the material would eventually give in. Battlefield 4 let an entire skyscraper collapse back in 2013. However, one must be fair and admit that it was a map event like the tornado now.
But I don’t understand why Battlefield 2042 is now skimping on such destruction orgies. In the gameplay, at least a few walls could have been shown through which players could blow open a new door.
In the gameplay, we see destruction caused by infantry, but only on a small scale
Fired up by the new console generation, players could have become explosive landscapers here. Instead of trimming a tree with scissors, one can fell half a forest with a machine gun. At the end of each round, it felt great to look at the barely recognizable landscape you had torn apart over the last 30 minutes.
It is quite possible that Battlefield 2042 will later specifically address the destruction that players can cause themselves. Perhaps with its own Levolution trailer. Battlefield 2042, I hope you have more destruction for me when you finally release on October 22.
How did you find the gameplay reveal for the new Battlefield? Do you wish for more destruction, or does what you saw fully appeal to you? Share your opinion with other readers in the comments.
By evaluating PokéStops in Russia, Pokémon GO trainers can currently receive 2 Premium Raid Passes, 100 Poké Balls, and other important content. Players are now changing their residence to secure the gifts.
What is it about? On reddit, a trainer shares a challenge for Wayfarer users in Russia. Wayfarer is the project by Niantic where you can submit and evaluate PokéStop suggestions. Those participating in this new challenge qualify for a big gift to be distributed on June 18.
We will show you what is in the gift and how trainers are cheating in this challenge.
Wayfarer in Russia with a big gift
This is the challenge: Initially, trainers residing in Russia were to process 3,000 stop suggestions. However, since this goal was achieved within a few days and there are still a few days left in the event, Niantic raised the goal and the rewards. Now, 7,000 stop suggestions are to be accepted.
What’s in the gift? If the goal is met, players in Pokémon GO and Niantic’s other game, Ingress, will receive many rewards. In Pokémon GO, it looks like this:
100 Poké Balls
2 Super Incubators
2x Incense
2 Premium Raid Passes
10 Wayfarer Upgrades
If the community reaches 7,000 Wayspots, these rewards will be credited to participating players on June 18 (via nianticlabs.com).
The Wayfarer upgrades are designed to push your PokéStop suggestions up in priority, allowing them to be processed faster by the community. For trainers wanting more stops in their area, this is a coveted content.
What trainers change
What are players doing? On reddit, user Deka147 shows that one can change their hometown in Niantic’s Wayfarer project to one of the cities in Russia (via reddit.com). Even if one does not live there. Anyone who evaluates a few stops by June 16 and has at least one match (rejection or acceptance of a stop suggestion) will receive the gifts on June 18.
“You will still see a lot of local submissions, it may be that you have to go through a few from your area before you see enough from Russia; that’s Wayfarer randomness,” writes Deka147.
After June 18, you can easily change your hometown back to the “correct” city, it says on reddit.
How does that work exactly? A player asks on reddit whether he understood it correctly: “So, let me understand this. I log into Wayfarer [via wayfarer.nianticlabs.com], then I change my hometown to a place in Russia, I evaluate a suggestion, then I get 10 upgrades, and in a few days I can change it back to the place where I live?”
The thread creator confirms this and explains that one needs to make a few more evaluations to get a match.
Keep in mind that you must reach at least level 38 to evaluate stop suggestions.
Niantic’s explanation for specifying the hometown – but don’t worry, after the challenge you should be able to change the hometown back
Is that “cheating”? No. The challenge from Niantic includes that trainers can now change their hometown as desired and change it back after the event. It is therefore assumed that trainers from all over the world will specify their hometown in Russia (via Nianticlabs.com). There is no risk in changing this data.
What is your experience with evaluating and submitting stops in Pokémon GO? Will you participate in this challenge for Russia, or do you not want to change your hometown in Wayfarer?
Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players about it.
The E3 2021 showcased some exciting games and presentations so far, but we at MeinMMO already have a favorite from E3 2021: The mini fridge in Xbox design. Starting late 2021, the “Xbox Mini-Fridge” will finally be available for purchase.
However, the real highlight of this year’s E3 came afterward. At the end, Microsoft unveiled a product that probably not many were waiting for: “The world’s most powerful mini fridge.”
This is a mini fridge the size of an Xbox Series X and in the typical green-black design like other Xbox devices.
Microsoft writes: “Yes, this is really happening.”
The size is perfect for storing beverage cans for a long gaming night and having them within reach without having to run to the kitchen.
Microsoft officially introduced the mini fridge in a video. We have embedded the YouTube video here:
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The official video of the mini fridge in Xbox design.
Here’s why the fridge is a winner: After all the games and presentations, Microsoft presented new “hardware” for gamers. You probably can’t game on it, but at least the device can keep your beer cold.
Additionally, the fridge is said to utilize the Velocity Architecture. Yes, the very technology that Microsoft is already using in the actual console. How can anything go wrong with that? Besides, how many manufacturers can present the “world’s most powerful” mini fridge?
However, there is a risk: Now we have to hope that the rush at Christmas won’t be too big and that all interested parties will be able to get such a device.
Why is Microsoft introducing something like this? The idea for the mini fridge came from a competition between Xbox and the US brand Skittles, which produces candy among other things. Xbox marketing chief Aaron Greenberg promised that if Xbox won, they would design a mini fridge.
And Xbox actually won with 50.4 percent, narrowly beating Skittles. On Twitter, the result was announced on April 4, 2021, and they promised to keep their promise.
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The story of Microsoft, Xbox, and the fridge is a bit older. Because the “fridge idea” is actually based on a meme.
Users laugh about Xbox design and Microsoft gets serious
What’s behind the meme? When the Xbox Series X was officially presented, many users joked about the appearance of the Series X. This led to a meme, to which players and buyers had many crazy ideas:
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Would you buy a mini fridge in Xbox design for your drinks for gaming night? Or is that too much “gamification” of everyday life for you? Let us know in the comments.
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At the general meeting of Schalke 04 on Sunday, a responsible official said that they are very likely to part ways with the starting spot in the LEC of the professional team in League of Legends. They are a football club and must set priorities. This means that Germany loses its only professional team in the top league of LoL.
The situation is as follows:
Schalke has a relatively successful e-sports team in LoL. The Schalke team is currently in 4th place in the European professional league LEC. This is the only German team competing in the top class.
At the general meeting, it was officially stated: The sale is “very likely” and they regret the decision.
In the LEC, 10 European LoL teams compete against each other. Riot Games has relied on the so-called “franchise model” since 2019: There is no relegation or promotion from the league. Anyone who wants to play in the league ultimately has to buy the starting spot of another team.
“In the end, we are a football club”
This is what Marketing Director Alexander Jobst says: The site Ruhr24.de quotes the marketing chief
We have found it difficult to make the decision that we are very likely to part ways with this business area. […] We know at Schalke: In the end, we are a football club, we have economic priorities to set in order to lighten the burden. This includes the decision that one must part ways with a lucrative branch.
Alexander Jobst, Schalke 04, Marketing Director
It is further stated that they find the decision “unfortunate”, but ask for understanding that “Schalke has to focus on its core business.”
What happens now? At the moment, that is unknown. The e-sports department has not yet commented on the statement. Until recently, it was said that the sale of the LoL team was in the air, but it had not been decided yet.
According to information from ruhr24.de, Gaming Director Tim Reichert must implement the club’s decision in June. The money raised from the sale is reportedly to be used to pay off debts.
Who buys the LoL spot is currently not known.
The current season in LoL is already underway, and Schalke recently won an important match. The sale of the league spot would likely only be possible for the 2022 season.
The popular rogue-like game Hades is now also coming to the consoles of Microsoft and Sony. The release is already in August.
This was announced: At the Microsoft-Bethesda conference of the E3 2021, it was announced that the multiple award-winning game Hades by Supergiant Games will now also be available on the Xbox. The release date was announced as August 13, 2021.
At the same time, the developer confirmed on Twitter that Hades will also be available on PlayStation consoles. Until now, the game was only available on PC and Nintendo Switch.
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What is Hades? In the isometric game, you take on the role of Zagreus, the son of the god of the underworld, Hades. The young man no longer wants to stay in his father’s grim world and sets out to find his mother Persephone, who disappeared after his birth.
But that is not so easy, as his father does not want to let him escape and throws the creatures of the underworld in his path. Every time Zagreus dies on his journey, he reappears in his father’s palace and has to start the journey over again.
The gameplay:
Hades is a “rogue-like” game, where the areas are procedurally generated.
This means that the rooms, the enemies in them, and the rewards and items are all random.
No run will go the same way as the previous one.
While playing, you have the choice between different weapons that you can upgrade during and between runs.
Additionally, the other gods of the Greek pantheon assist you in your escape from the underworld. They give you gifts in the form of new abilities.
If you want a detailed overview of Hades, we recommend the GameStar review:
These awards were won by Hades: After its release in 2020, Hades took the gaming community by storm. The game received “extremely positive” ratings on Steam with a whopping 98% good reviews out of over 130,000 reviews. On Metacritic, it received a metascore of 93.
At the same time, Hades won 17 different awards at various awards. Here are some of them:
Game of the Year at D.I.C.E, as well as Outstanding Achievement in Game Design and Game Direction
Best Indie and Best Action at the Game Awards 2020
Best Indie and Critic’s Choice at the Golden Joysticks 2020
Best Narrative, Best Game, Best Artistic Achievement, and more at the 17th British Academy Game Awards (via Wikipedia)
The game enjoyed high popularity and was praised by players and gaming press as a masterpiece in storytelling.
The pre-orders for the physical editions for PlayStation and Xbox consoles can already be made. You can find out more about E3 in our ticker.
The auction house in WoW Burning Crusade Classic is extremely slow – and that is fully intentional. A hotfix has caused this.
The launch of Burning Crusade Classic went quite smoothly. But a few days after the launch of the first expansion of WoW Classic, an unpleasant problem arose. The auction house lost a large part of its functionality, and requests were being answered increasingly slowly. Blizzard had to pull the emergency brake and released a hotfix – but this has frustrated some players.
What happened? The auction house became difficult to use for many players in Burning Crusade Classic. Search queries sometimes took several seconds and sometimes were not executed at all. Anyone wishing to buy or sell in the auction house had to invest a lot of time or postpone the endeavor to a time when fewer players were present.
What did Blizzard do? Blizzard implemented a hotfix that affects many players. The mini-update is supposed to bring about mainly two changes.
Settings changes were implemented to reduce search times in the auction house.
Players who list, cancel, bid on, or buy many items in quick succession may now experience a delay between actions.
Anyone who wants to manage particularly many auctions – for example through an addon – now has to live with a waiting period.
Why are players dissatisfied? Especially the “power users” who spend many hours each day in the auction house are dissatisfied. Because of the changes, their daily gameplay takes much longer. What previously took only a few minutes can now stretch over an entire evening. Processes automated by addons like “Trade Skill Master” now take much more time, such as the extensive scan of the auction house.
More about WoW Classic on MeinMMO can be found here:
What solutions are there? For most players, it seems clear that the current state is only a temporary solution. There are several suggestions from the community, but all are hotly debated. These include:
The implementation of the “Retail” auction house: This runs much smoother and removes the need to post numerous individual auctions, such as for fabrics or ores. However, this auction house is precisely what many consider part of the Classic experience that should be preserved.
Change of addon settings: The creator of TSM demands that Blizzard change the rules for addons so that addons can query more than 50 auctions at the same time. Then addons would only need to send a single request instead of hundreds or thousands.
How Blizzard plans to proceed with the situation is still unclear. However, for most, there does not seem to be a clear, perfect solution.
Have you been suffering under the new restrictions? Or have you experienced any improvements in the auction house since then? Let us know in the comments.
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At the press conference of Bethesda and Microsoft at the E3 2021, the new Forza Horizon 5 was showcased. Actually, MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus is neither a big fan of racing games nor does he need great graphics in his games – Nevertheless, he is now really excited about Forza.
Usually, games cannot convince me solely based on their visuals. No matter how good they look or how realistic their graphics may be: Looks are not everything to me. And no cinematic representation can disguise poor gameplay. One reason why I celebrate the survival game Valheim so much and played it for days.
Racing games are absolutely not my territory. The last title in this genre for me was Need for Speed: Underground – that was in 2003 (I’m getting old…). After all, I’m a survival expert and a dedicated WoW player.
I don’t even like driving, for me it’s nothing more than a means of transportation and not the most pleasant one at that. Accordingly, the announcement of Forza Horizon 5 at E3 didn’t interest me much at all. Even the trailer for the new Forza didn’t blow me away.
Then came the gameplay.
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This gameplay of Forza Horizon 5 absolutely blew me away.
Is this still a video game or a playable video?
Forza Horizon 5 takes place in a huge open world somewhere in Mexico. The first images show quite unremarkable desert areas. Then, however, there’s a cut to somewhere in the jungle through ancient Maya ruins.
That’s when the game hooked me. The track looks simply stunning. Even though graphics aren’t everything, I enjoy looking at a detailed world and exploring. The new Forza could satisfy this interest really well, it seems. And it gets even better.
After the ruins, the scene switches to a steppe area, and without the omnipresent water of the jungle, the image looks even sharper. Even the cars – which I couldn’t care less about – look really good. So good that I definitely want to put one together.
The drive continues through cities and even through a volcano, and by now the area looks photorealistic. The sky, which is supposed to be captured with a special technique, the rocks, the vegetation… it all looks as though a real race has been recorded.
Moreover, the gameplay seems truly fluid at first glance. I’m no expert in racing games, but I know that the driving feel is important. And the way the cars move on the tracks – especially off-road – looks like a lot of fun. I might even buy a steering wheel for Forza.
The video shows some of the possible game modes of Forza Horizon 5. The open world itself is already designed for multiplayer, you should find it easier to meet acquaintances and friends to zoom around together. In addition, other game modes are shown or mentioned, such as:
a piñata hunt through the streets of a city
arcade games like bowling that resemble the strange modes from Mario Kart
a battle royale – however that is supposed to work
Honestly, the modes are not an incentive for me to play. I will definitely play the new Forza, but mainly to explore by myself. It’s like a vacation in Mexico while traveling is still difficult. I really don’t need strange bowling in a racing game.
Putting aside my feelings about the modes: Are you as excited about Forza Horizon 5 as I am?
If you want to see more announcements, you can find all the announcements and trailers from Xbox & Bethesda at the E3 2021 here with us .
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Lost Ark is coming to Europe in fall 2021. However, there are currently some discussions about the game’s shop. It was mainly considered Pay-to-Win at release in South Korea, but some things have changed since then. We from MeinMMO have talked to players of the Russian and Korean versions and summarized the most important information.
The essentials about the shop and Pay2Win at a glance:
At the release of Lost Ark in Korea, there were items that provided gameplay advantages. For example, you could purchase tickets for more frequent visits to dungeons and raids or even buy the completion of a raid directly. That’s no longer the case.
However, you can exchange real money for in-game currency and obtain gold with which you can shop in the auction house.
Additionally, there is a buff that provides bonuses for 30 days and pets that grant bonuses like additional stats.
Currently, it is still unknown what the Lost Ark shop will look like in Europe and North America. Thus, we only report on the contents in Korea and Russia.
Where does the information come from? We spoke with community member Boncer, who, with an item level of 1,470, is among the most experienced players of the Russian version of Lost Ark. We also had the information confirmed by community member Michael, who actively plays in Korea. Additionally, there is a document from streamer Saintone that summarizes the most important information about the Korean version (via GoogleDocs).
Lost Ark’s shop mixes elements from Guild Wars 2, BDO, and ESO+
How does the Lost Ark shop work? The Lost Ark shop uses 3 currencies:
Royal Crystals – Can only be purchased with real money
Blue Crystals – Used in the exchange between real money and in-game currency
‘Mileage Points’ – A type of bonus currency that you get when you spend Royal Crystals
The Blue Crystals function similarly to the gemstones in Guild Wars 2. Player A can offer gold and buy Blue Crystals from Player B. Player B can use Royal Crystals to buy gold from Player A if there are no Blue Crystals available. However, Player A will always receive the converted value in Blue Crystals. You cannot buy Royal Crystals directly from other players.
The price of gold to Blue Crystals is not fixed, but there are limits (currently in Russia, at least 380 and at most 702 Blue Crystals for 100 gold).
However, there are special items in the shop that can only be purchased with Royal Crystals, including costumes and pets. However, every item purchased from the shop can also be sold in the auction house. There, however, players set the price themselves.
This is what the interface for exchanging gold and crystals looks like in Lost Ark Russia.
What can I buy with gold? Basically everything, including any item from the shop and the equipment needed to start in the currently highest raids. Only the items at the highest item level cannot be traded.
However, there is a restriction when purchasing: To buy a piece of equipment with a high item level, you must already have a certain item level. Therefore, you cannot start directly with the best gear, but must first buy intermediate solutions that you will then immediately discard.
Which items in the shop provide advantages? Besides the exchange of real money for in-game currency, there are also things in the shop that you can buy:
For Blue Crystals, there are inventory and storage expansions
There are loot lists that contain materials for upgrading equipment. However, these materials are significantly cheaper to obtain when you directly exchange real money for gold
There are pets that provide special buffs and auto-loot
There is the buff ‘Crystal Aura’, which provides various bonuses, similar to ESO+
What is behind the pets? You only need to buy the pets once and then own them forever. This also grants you auto-loot. However, it costs Blue Crystals to summon them once a month. By summoning, you receive
1-2 buffs, depending on rarity. These provide, for example, additional health or higher crit chance.
Benefits such as the ability to repair and sell while on the go.
The pet has two effects and provides additional conveniences in the “Special” area.
What is the Crystal Aura? This is an optional subscription. It will cost about 10 euros per month and will bring you in the EU version:
Reduced travel costs
Increased interactions with NPCs
10% faster recovery of work energy for gathering materials
2 additional inventory slots
Reduced times for research and crafting in housing
Increased leveling speed for twinks
Compared to Korea and Russia, the buff of 10% additional XP was removed for us afterwards. Only via the scarecrow in housing can you still earn bonus XP for twinks. Additionally, two buffs that can/must be purchased separately in Korea and Russia have been merged for us.
Are there any other boosters? Months after the release of Lost Ark, a character boost to level 50 (the max level is 60) was introduced. However, it can only be purchased once at least one character has reached level 50. However, there are no boosts for more XP or more gold.
What do the purchased advantages actually bring? Through the exchange of real money for gold, you can theoretically buy one of the strongest pieces of equipment for PvE. However, you deprive yourself of the game’s content, as the earned gold in dungeons and raids decreases when your item level is too high. Moreover, the purchase is expensive. For a weapon with the currently highest item level in the auction house, you would pay about 70 euros.
Equipment and pets do not affect PvP either. In arenas, every player gets the same number of stats and can assign them themselves. Therefore, the shop has no influence here.
All the items available in the shop can either be earned in-game or purchased with gold from other players in the auction house.
Is Lost Ark Pay-to-Win? This is something everyone must define for themselves, and there will certainly be different opinions. How do you see the shop situation? Feel free to write it in the comments.
