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Another MMORPG hit has been announced for 2021

Alexander Leitsch 13. June 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

From June 7 to 13, there was a lot happening in the MMORPGs. A new MMORPG has been released and two more have been announced. One of them, Lost Ark, will arrive in 2021. We at MeinMMO have summarized all the important news of the week.

The highlights of the week:

At the Summer Game Fest, Lost Ark was finally announced for the West. It is set to launch in Fall 2021. We reveal why so many are excited about the MMORPG.
With Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, the first major MMORPG launched on June 9. We tell you 10 things you need to know about PSO2 New Genesis.
A new MMORPG about Digimon is coming, and the first images look really good.

The hot topic of the week: The new Mega-Dungeon in WoW isn’t even out yet, but it’s already unpopular. The reason is the poor loot, which is supposed to be improved with a later update.

The discussion of the week: In 2021, several MMORPGs are coming to the West. But which game from Korea suits you better: Elyon or SOLO? We reveal it here: Elyon vs. Swords of Legends Online: Which new MMORPG suits me better?

An item in ESO is highly sought after, Aion gets Classic servers

This week, this is what happened in the major MMORPGs:

In ESO, all players are eager for the new Mythic item. It is very strong for DPS. We reveal how to get the “Watkilt of a Harpooner”.
In Retail WoW, players are still waiting for Patch 9.1. In Classic, however, a crazy player leveled 60 characters to level 60.
Guild Wars 2 released a small patch with balance adjustments (via Guildnews).
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida answered our questions in an interview. He explains among other things, why solo elements are so important for MMORPGs.
Black Desert announced the Healing-Ball on June 19. We will learn how BDO will proceed for the rest of the year and into 2022.

This is what happened in the smaller MMORPGs:

Aion is bringing Classic servers to the West. However, it is still unclear whether a version for Europe will come.
Blade & Soul is getting not only a new engine in 2021, but also a new class that uses two swords in battle.
Albion Online, the PvP MMORPG from Germany, can now be played completely and with crossplay on Android and iOS.
Lord of the Rings Online has postponed the launch of the new raid tier from Khazad-dûm by a week (via Lotro).
In an interview with Venturebeat, the 15 years of Dungeons & Dragons Online was discussed (via Venturebeat).

This is what happened with the MMORPGs in development:

Steven Sharif, the Game Director of Ashes of Creation, answered our questions in an interview. It was about Kickstarter, game development in general, and the release of Ashes.
Project TL is the successor to Lineage and is being developed by NCSoft. Although there is still no release date, there are new infos about costs, platforms, and first tests of Project TL.
Odin: Valhalla Rising will launch in Korea in June and has shown new gameplay.
With The Legend of Neverland, a new MMORPG is starting that resembles Genshin Impact.
New World released a new video at the Summer Game Fest, summarizing a lot but not sharing new information (via YouTube).
The second closed beta of Elyon has been announced for August (via Twitter).

These were the news this week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments.

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Battlefield 2042 has its gameplay reveal today – shows already 2 seconds of material

Benedikt Schlotmann 13. June 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The new Battlefield 2042 was officially introduced with a trailer. Now many fans are waiting for the first real gameplay. In total, there were exactly 2 seconds of gameplay to see. During E3 2021, the gameplay reveal will follow on Sunday evening.

Battlefield 2042 will be the next first-person shooter from Electronic Arts. It will be a pure multiplayer title with large battles and support for up to 128 players in a match.

The official trailer introduced the game, but there hasn’t been much to see from the game so far.

What has been shown so far? The roughly 2 seconds of gameplay were not worth mentioning. You could briefly see the cockpit of a helicopter from the inside and then a helicopter in combat with two jet fighters near a city in the desert. A distorted “Mayday, Mayday” can also be heard.

A user on Twitter had already edited the 2 seconds of gameplay from the trailer. You can watch the result here.

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EA has already given insight into the gameplay of Battlefield 2042 without showing it. The game world will be destructible again, and the maps will be affected by external events like tornadoes or sandstorms during matches. The developers call the weather influence “Levolution.” A leaker even claims that Battlefield 2042 will feature a battle royale mode.

Battlefield 2042 – When is the gameplay reveal?

Many viewers found the 2 seconds of gameplay insufficient and are now hoping for more gameplay. Even the trailer had promised more.

When will there be more gameplay? At the very end of the trailer, it was revealed that more gameplay of Battlefield 2042 will be shown on Sunday, June 13. Xbox had already announced on Twitter that it would show more of Battlefield 2042 at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase.

How you can participate: The press conference from Xbox and Bethesda begins today at 7 PM German time. We at MeinMMO will follow the event live for you. When exactly the gameplay reveal of Battlefield 2042 will take place is unclear. In our schedule for E3 2021 you will find all important dates for the streams.

You can either watch the official stream directly or read our ticker and discuss announcements with other users in the comments.

However, we cannot tell you when more gameplay of Battlefield will be shown. The Xbox show is expected to last about 1 – 2 hours.

What do you think of Battlefield 2042 so far? What are you most looking forward to, and what are you most curious about? Will you be there tonight when EA could show more gameplay?

We have already summarized all the important details about Battlefield 2042 for you here: Battlefield 2042 finally officially introduced – Here’s everything we know after the reveal

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Nasty raid ending for trainers in Pokémon GO – developers simply close the arena

Patrick Freese 13. June 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Problems with raids in Pokémon GO are sometimes part of the experience. However, this group of trainers was hit particularly hard. They lost golden Razz Berries and the chance to catch their defeated raid boss.

What happened? A group of friends was together in a Snorlax raid. They defeated the boss together and wanted to catch him afterward. They used the golden Razz Berries, but the boss broke out immediately.

There were error messages, and the trainers restarted their game. When they were back online, the gym had been closed. The trainers were given no chance to catch the defeated Snorlax.

This is how the raid fiasco unfolded for the group

The trainer writes: On reddit, user TheOfficeRevisited reaches out to the community and shares his tragic story. “I did a Snorlax raid. With my family and a few friends who joined in via remote raid. When trying to catch the Snorlax, we all saw him break out [of the ball] immediately.”

The players were then thrown out of the catching encounter and landed on the map. The error message they saw was “Pokémon not found”. As any other player would likely do, the group clicked on the gym again. They used golden Razz Berries again and were thrown out once more.

After that, the raid medal was displayed at the top of the gym, and the trainers could no longer return to their Snorlax encounter. They received the message in-game that the gyms were currently being updated.

In the reddit post, it is stated that the players’ map was blocked (via reddit.com). They could no longer see their profile pictures or any other images or buttons. “So we had to restart. And the gym was gone. They deleted it while we were raiding, costing us some golden Razz Berries, our raid passes, and all Snorlax.”

The question at the end of the trainers’ story highlights where the problem lies.

“Why can’t they delete gyms and stops at night? This is madness. We all submitted tickets, but I don’t believe Niantic will do anything. Ugh.”

That’s why the gym was closed: As TheOfficeRevisited writes on reddit, it was indeed correct that the gym was removed. It was related to a business that closed down. When such a stop or gym is related to a business that is shutting down, those stops and gyms are removed in Pokémon GO.

A trainer tries to make the experience sound better. “At least it’s really rare to experience this. Does that make you feel better?” To which TheOfficeRevisited replies: “I noticed that I was in the last group that ever raided there, and in a way, I witnessed a small, silly piece of history, but I’m pretty sure one of those Snorlax was either a 4* or close to it, so it’s still frustrating. […]”

Have you ever been in such a situation and had to give up a raid or a reward because the game caused an error or a gym was closed?

The dates for the Community Days in July and August 2021 for Pokémon GO have been announced

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ESA denies competitor Keighley the opportunity to co-stream E3 2021: ‘It’s nothing personal’

Schuhmann 13. June 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

Journalist Geoff Keighley has created his own event, the “Summer Game Fest,” ahead of the E3 2021. However, he is not officially allowed to co-stream the actual E3. The ESA does not authorize his stream. He is not alone, as many other streamers on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch are facing the same situation.

This is the situation:

Journalist and host Geoff Keighley was part of the E3 for several years with the “Coliseum.” However, since 2020, he has been hosting his own event, the “Summer Game Fest.” In 2021, the fest occurred just before the E3 and showcased over 30 game premieres. His “Summer Game Fest” could be co-streamed by anyone who wanted to.
Keighley now wanted to co-stream the E3 as well – meaning to show and comment on the official streams on his channel. But the ESA did not grant him official permission.
According to the E3, this is “nothing personal,” but they have allowed less than 100 official co-streams.

This is co-streaming: Co-streaming means that you can show the official stream on your own Twitch, Facebook, or YouTube channel and then comment on it.

Those who have such permission are on the safe side and usually don’t have to worry about copyright strikes when, for example, copyrighted music is played during the show. There have been many issues on Twitch regarding this in recent months.

Anyone who wants to officially co-stream the E3 must apply in advance. When this permission was denied, it apparently surprised Keighley.

Keighley posts E3 rejection, warns other streamers against showing the E3

This is what Keighley says: Keighley shared on Twitter a rejection from the E3. The rejection states that they are pleased that so many want to co-stream the E3. However, the few exclusive spots they offer have been quickly filled.

This is a friendly but clear rejection: We are not granting you a license to co-stream.

Keighley appeared slightly irritated. He wrote “I did try to play nice.” This suggests that he perceives it as a personal attack, a kind of revenge from the E3 for hosting a competing event, the “Summer Game Fest,” two days before the E3 starts.

Keighley warned other creators to be cautious about streaming the E3 if they do not have a license. He apparently expected that the E3 might take action against unauthorized co-streams.

However, they assure in the email how much they appreciate Geoff Keighley and everything he has done for the video game industry.

The dominance of the E3 in the gaming world is crumbling

This is what lies behind it: Even if no one says it openly, the “Summer Game Fest” and the “E3” are competing with each other. The Summer Game Fest has snatched away some high-profile games from the E3 and thereby steals its relevance:

You can see that Keighley is seizing the opportunity to say: Our event can be co-streamed by everyone just like that. Be careful if you show the E3.
And the E3 then assures: Yes, with us it is actually the same, just not “authorized.” The decision not to grant Keighley a license, despite years of collaboration, sends a message: “You no longer get preferential treatment.”

There seems to be tension in the air, as the situation is in flux. The E3 is no longer undisputed, as more and more publishers are bypassing the fair and doing their own thing. With the “Summer Game Fest,” a major event took place two days before the E3 start, at which many new games were showcased.

Keighley apparently expected that he would not make any friends with the E3.

Last night, the E3 officially began. Here’s what Ubisoft had to offer:

E3 2021 starts – All announcements and trailers from Ubisoft Forward in the live ticker

Several Twitter users also believed that they might receive warnings if they stream the E3 without an official license.

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The rejection feels like a form letter.

E3 says: There are only a few “official” co-streams, but everyone can stream with us

This is what the E3 says: In a statement to the site Kotaku, the organizers of the E3, ESA, said:

They received 1,300 applications from streamers and brands for “official co-streams.”
Of these 1,300 applications, they have “accepted less than 100” and selected a “small group.” Those who want to stream the E3 without authorization can do so, but not “officially.” They should refer to the terms of use of Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube.

Regarding Keighley, they said that not including him on the list was not personal, but they focused on a diverse group of influencers who regularly create content on YouTube, Twitch, and/or Facebook.

However, they assure in the email how much they appreciate Geoff Keighley and everything he has done for the video game industry.

The dominance of the E3 in the gaming world is crumbling

This is what lies behind it: Even if no one says it openly, the “Summer Game Fest” and the “E3” are competing with each other. The Summer Game Fest has snatched away some high-profile games from the E3 and thereby steals its relevance:

You can see that Keighley is seizing the opportunity to say: Our event can be co-streamed by everyone just like that. Be careful if you show the E3.
And the E3 then assures: Yes, with us it is actually the same, just not “authorized.” The decision not to grant Keighley a license, despite years of collaboration, sends a message: “You no longer get preferential treatment.”

There seems to be tension in the air, as the situation is in flux. The E3 is no longer undisputed, as more and more publishers are bypassing the fair and doing their own thing. With the “Summer Game Fest,” a major event took place two days before the E3 start, at which many new games were showcased.

Keighley apparently expected that he would not make any friends with the E3.

Last night, the E3 officially began. Here’s what Ubisoft had to offer:

E3 2021 starts – All announcements and trailers from Ubisoft Forward in the live ticker

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Finally, a new game is coming to Vampire: The Masquerade and it is not an RPG

Jürgen Horn 13. June 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Fans of the popular role-playing system Vampire: The Masquerade have long been waiting for the continuation of the legendary game Bloodlines. However, that has been postponed far into the future. Instead, fans will soon get a Battle Royale game called Bloodhunt. However, this is not the game that fans probably wished for.

What kind of game is Bloodhunt? At the E3 2021, a new Vampire: The Masquerade game was also presented. This setting builds on the popular Pen&Paper RPG of the same name and was successfully implemented as a game back in 2004 with the legendary Bloodlines. To this day, the game continues to receive attention from numerous modders and fans. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited the successor, Bloodlines II.

However, the new Vampire game called Bloodhunt is not a role-playing game, but a free-to-play Battle Royale game. In it, various vampires fight on and above the streets of Prague until only one bloodsucker remains or the sun rises and turns them all to dust.

In the game, you choose an avatar from the typical vampire clans, including clans like the brutal Brujah, the ghastly Nosferatu, or the magically powerful Tremere.

Then, it’s all about killing each other using vampire powers, blades, and firearms, while mysterious agents from an organization called “The Entity” hunt you down. During the skirmish, you can feed on civilians, but you also have to be careful that they don’t notice you. In July 2021, a closed alpha will begin; you can sign up on the homepage of Vampire: Bloodhunt.

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Fans sigh ironically: “Exactly the game every Vampire: The Masquerade fan wanted”

How is the game received by the community? Looking at fans’ reactions on platforms like reddit, the new game is not well-received by the target audience of Vampire fans:

Secret_Maize2109: “Sigh, exactly the game every Vampire: The Masquerade fan wanted.”
NoKYo16: “Can we not have a proper VtM RPG video game instead? Does everything have to be so focused on combat?”
NoKYo16: “I see where this is going, and it’s sad. This started with the canceled VtM project by CCP and continues to this thing here. This is just cursed!”
AFaultyUnit: “YES exactly, people were asking for another hastily thrown together Battle Royale.”
Vegetable_Dirt: “Wow, I joked about this recently. They really did it. I wonder how the original developers feel about this.”
FPSrad: “That was by far the “cringiest” announcement yesterday. Seriously, who is this for?”

What are the reasons for the rejection? Vampire: The Masquerade established a new trend among Pen&Paper RPGs in the 90s. Before that, such games primarily focused on descending into dungeons and killing monsters using complex rules and looting.

With Vampire and its spin-offs, which also included werewolves, mages, and fae, it was about experiencing personal horror and simulating a vampire’s unlife. It was about ancient mysteries of vampires, power struggles among vampire clans and factions, and coming to terms with one’s own existence as a bloodsucker.

Fights did occur, but players tried to solve their problems through intrigue and clever maneuvers. A massacre of the scale seen in the trailers for Bloodhunt does not fit the setting at all and genuinely seems like a cheap exploitation of the Vampire license for arbitrary games to many fans.

What happened to the other Vampire game? The frustration of Vampire fans is further fueled by the fact that there is otherwise nothing from the setting. Those who don’t want to play the old Bloodlines for the umpteenth time will have to wait a long time for new content, as the successor to Bloodlines has been postponed to 2022 after massive layoffs among the developers, and the Vampire MMORPG by the Eve developers CCP was buried a long time ago.

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Rainbow Six: Extraction is well received, gathering thousands of likes in just a few minutes

Benedict Grothaus 12. June 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

Ubisoft officially presented the co-op shooter Rainbow Six: Extraction at the E3 2021. The trailer and gameplay were released in several languages and channels on YouTube. After just a few minutes, the videos garnered thousands of likes. Let’s take a look at what the fans appreciate.

How the trailer was received: Shortly after 10:00 PM on Saturday, June 12, 2021, Ubisoft showcased the official trailer and gameplay for Rainbow Six: Extraction during E3. Shortly thereafter, the videos were released on YouTube.

Ubisoft’s official channels and private channels published and shared the videos. Within just a few minutes, most of these videos accumulated several thousand likes. The videos stand at 11:00 PM with:

3,259 likes to 169 dislikes for the trailer on Ubisoft North America
1,815 likes to 310 dislikes for the gameplay on Ubisoft North America
4,103 likes to 61 dislikes for the gameplay on a private channel Jäger Himself Too (via YouTube)

The Jäger channel even posted another video with gameplay that was not published by Ubisoft itself. We have embedded the video here for you:

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Operators are the main highlight

This is well received: Most players and fans are thrilled about the showcased operators and those that might come in the future. Operators are the playable characters in Rainbow Six: Extraction (and Siege).

Many comments refer to operators that players would like to see in the game or who would make the gameplay a bit more exciting. User Jack M. stated, “If Fuse were there, there would be no mission to complete.” A jab at Fuse’s ability to distribute multiple grenades in the room and blow everything up. Mostly his allies.

Under the trailer of Ubisoft itself, players discuss mainly a romance between the captured Hibana in the trailer and the operator Pulse. The characters all have a developed background that players evidently appreciate.

So far, nine of the playable operators along with their abilities are officially known. You can read more about the characters and what they can contribute to your team in Extraction here on MeinMMO shortly.

What is being criticized? Under the gameplay reveal on Ubisoft’s international channel, players criticize that the “Outbreak” event looked better. Outbreak was an event in March and April 2018 where players fought against a parasite in a co-op mode.

This event is the basis for Extraction and is basically this mode in a separate form. Apparently, the gameplay has been changed so drastically that some players would prefer to have Outbreak back rather than play Extraction.

When does Extraction come out? If you want to get an impression of the co-op shooter yourself, you can do so starting September 16, 2021. Rainbow Six: Extraction will be available for PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The game will be playable with crossplay.

More announcements from Ubisoft can be found in our ticker for E3 2021:

E3 2021 starts – All announcements and trailers from Ubisoft Forward in the live ticker

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After 4 years, Ubisoft finally shows their game based on the movie Avatar

Alexander Leitsch 12. June 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

At Ubisoft Forward, the new game E3 2021 was presented: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The studio Massive Entertainment has been working on this since 2017. Now the first game footage has been shown, which looks really good.

What kind of game is it? Not much is known about the new game. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be a first-person action-adventure. Ubisoft states that new characters can be met and previously unknown regions of Pandora can be explored.

During Ubisoft Forward, the first images from the game were shown in the Snowdrop Engine. The contents shown are officially referred to as game footage.

What can be seen? The inhabitants from the movie Avatar, the Na’vi, can be seen. Additionally, there are numerous creatures moving through the beautifully staged game world and fauna. The Na’vi can also ride some of the creatures.

Gameplay seems to revolve around the conflict between the natives and humans. Towards the end of the trailer, some scenes show helicopters and firearms. Huge mechs are also shown in the first screenshot.

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When will the game be released? Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is set to be released in 2022. A release is planned for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, and Luna.

Players are excited about the trailer, but there are also doubts

What do the first players say? Just a few minutes after its release, the trailer for Avatar had over 30,000 views and 400 comments. Most comments are overwhelmingly positive:

TheInspirationalMind writes: “I never thought I would see a AAA Avatar game, but I am definitely excited.”
Star Wars HQ is looking forward to more information about the game: “Oh wow, this looks INCREDIBLE! Can’t wait to see more of it!”
Yankeeunit91 is especially impressed by the engine: “Oh my God, we’re getting an Avatar game and what a CRAZY ENGINE is this?!” (via Twitter).

Meanwhile, many players are discussing whether Avatar will actually look as good as shown in the trailer: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora looks really good – But players fear a downgrade

Who is developing the game? Avatar is being developed by the studio Massive Entertainment, which belongs to Ubisoft, in collaboration with Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney.

The focus of the Ubisoft event was on Rainbow Six: Extraction. All information: Rainbow Six: Extraction shows first gameplay and trailer – Releases in September.

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Far Cry 6: You can play the coolest villains yourself

Jürgen Horn 12. June 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Far Cry 6 introduces its main antagonist in a new cinematic. It was also confirmed that you can play as three of the most terrifying and coolest villains from the series!

What’s new? During the Ubisoft Forward at E3 2021, it was confirmed what a leak had announced just hours earlier. You can play as three of the villains from the title. The “Season Pass Trailer” for the game announced under the slogan “become the Villain” that you can play as villains from the past.

These are Vaas, Pagan Min, and Joseph Seed. This confirmed the leak that had already circulated several hours before the official announcement from Ubisoft Forward. We will embed the new trailers here.

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The Story Behind Antón Castillo

What was shown? During E3 2021, a cinematic for Antón Castillo was released, revealing the background of the story. A group is on a fishing boat that is suddenly ambushed. A gunshot is heard, and the supposed assailant then enters the room where several people, including the protagonist, are standing.

Antón Castillo then enters the scene and calls his son Diego to him.

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The original report that addresses the leak continues.

What’s the deal with the leak? Recently, a video was published on YouTube by Ubisoft in Russia. It featured material from the season pass for the upcoming Far Cry 6. Since it was likely an accident – perhaps a date for the automatic release during the E3 2021 was incorrectly entered – the video was quickly deleted.

However, savvy fans had already saved it and shared it on reddit. You can still see the leak there.

The DLC Will Let You Play the Coolest Villains of the Far Cry Series

What was visible in the video: The video showcases three scenes featuring the villains Vaas, Pagan Min, and Joseph. This alone should raise the hearts of Far Cry fans because all three are considered well-developed characters that people love to hate.

Additionally, in the video, before each clip, a “You are …” followed by the name of the respective villain is shown. This likely means that you will play through episodes from the lives of the three villains in the DLCs and step into their villainous shoes.

What kind of villains are they? If you are not familiar with the three villains from the leak, here are a few quick facts:

Vas Montenegro (Far Cry 3): By far the most popular villain of the entire series is Vaas. He is a psychopathic sadist who leads a gang of pirates and revels in killing and torturing. However, he is also highly creative and has a very dark sense of humor, which is why people love to hate him.
Pagan Min (Far Cry 4): The dictator Pagan Min rules the fictional Asian state of Kyrat with an iron fist and tolerates no disorder. Unlike many villains, he is often very friendly and composed. Unless things slip out of his control, then someone might get stabbed with a fork or a pen.
Joseph Seed (Far Cry 5): The charismatic priest Joseph Seed leads a religious cult that firmly believes in the imminent end of the world and claims that God himself sent him to save the people of Hope County. However, those who do not join the sect are forcibly converted or brutally killed.

How reliable is the leak? It is not clear whether the material from the leak is genuinely authentic. However, recently, Ubisoft Canada started a poll on Twitter asking which villain from the series is the best, and those three villains from the leak were included as options, making it likely that we will indeed be able to play as the three villains in the upcoming season pass for Far Cry 6:

We will learn more at the upcoming major Ubisoft Forward show on Saturday, June 12, 2021, as part of the live streams for E3 2021. There, more information about the upcoming new features of Far Cry 6 and other Ubisoft titles will certainly be revealed.

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Crazy MMO for Extreme Sports Fans Shows New Gameplay and Release Date

Alexander Leitsch 12. June 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

At the Ubisoft Forward during the E3 2021, the MMO Riders Republic (PC, PS, Xbox) was announced. It revolves around extreme sports played out in a large open world. Players can experience mountain biking, skiing, and many other sports together. The game is set to be released in September 2021.

What kind of game is this? Riders Republic is an MMO where up to 50 players can move together in an open world. There are hubs for customizing your characters and showcasing your achievements, as well as various challenges you can take on.

The game focuses on 5 main activities:

Bicycle Racing
Snowboarding
Skateboarding
Paragliding
Rocket Wingsuits, which are especially fast-paced

The open world is inspired by real national parks in the USA, for which the development team from Ubisoft Annecy ventured into nature. As such, it is designed to be particularly realistic and beautiful.

When will the game be released? During the Ubisoft Forward, the release was announced for September 2, 2021. You can already pre-order the game from Ubisoft.

There will also be a beta before the release, for which you can sign up now (via Ubisoft).

For which platforms will Riders Republic be released? Riders Republic will be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Stadia. Crossplay is also expected.

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Social MMO with Many Competitive Aspects

This is how the game works: In Riders Republic, you create a character that you can fully design yourself. With this character, you can enter various hubs and participate in sports there. You should also be able to play together with friends.

The focus should be heavily on the social component. In addition to races and events, there seems to be simply the opportunity to explore and enjoy the open world.

What Does Riders Republic Offer?

A career mode where you can unlock milestones and new competitions
There is a 6v6 team competition mode where points are earned. You earn these by performing special tricks
In Free-for-All, 12 players compete against each other
In versus mode, you can play against friends
In the City Playground, you can move freely, perform tricks, and interact with other players

Through the career and PvP content, you can unlock new gear, outfits, and cosmetic items.

Additionally, the Gold and Ultimate Editions of Riders Republic come with the Year 1 Pass. This is expected to include a BMX add-on. New content is already planned.

Alongside Riders Republic, Rainbow Six: Extraction was also a focus of the Ubisoft event. All info: Rainbow Six: Extraction Shows First Gameplay and Trailer – Coming in September.

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Rainbow Six: Extraction shows first gameplay and trailer – released in September

Benedict Grothaus 12. June 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

At the E3 2021, developer Ubisoft showcased first gameplay and further details as well as the official trailer for the new co-op shooter Rainbow Six: Extraction. The developers reveal a bit more about how Extraction will exactly work and how the mechanics will function.

This is what the trailer reveals: The trailer shows the story of the new shooter. A parasite has broken out and has apparently infected a city or area, and Hibana is caught there by the parasite. Hibana is one of the attackers and playable characters in Rainbow Six Siege.

A cut follows to a later time, where other members of Rainbow try to rescue Hibana. They face numerous enemies that appear to be infected and transformed humans by the parasite – called Archæan.

Hibana is freed and the team can escape, but in the credits it says that they are “not done yet.” Apparently, there will be more missions.

Rainbow Six: Extraction will feature cross-play for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The release is scheduled for September 16, 2021. You can pre-order the game on Ubisoft’s official website (via ubisoft.com).

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The trailer for Extraction.

What does this mean for the game? You can play various operators and if one of them “gets lost” in battle, you have to rescue them before you can play as them, as the developers state afterward. Each operator comes with their own abilities.

You can play the co-op shooter alone or in teams of three, with each controlling a different operator. You pursue objectives while trying not to be detected by the parasite.

Gameplay and features of Extraction

This is what the gameplay looks like: In another trailer, the developers showed a walkthrough through one of the levels. It shows operators Ela, Sledge, and Alibi completing a mission together. Their abilities as well as the familiar weapons from Rainbow Six Siege are utilized.

The Archæan are introduced as enemies with different levels, which usually pose no great threat alone, but can become deadly in groups. By using drones, you can scout and thus better decide how to proceed or plan fights.

Extraction places a strong emphasis on stealth tactics, meaning cautious approaches. You can ambush enemies and coordinate to take out multiple foes simultaneously with suppressed weapons without alerting others. The complete video has been embedded here for you:

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Cooperative and cautious approaches are the key gameplay elements in Extraction. Several scenes show how two operators cover a door while the third approaches the next room from the front. They pursue objectives, such as marking “nests” of the parasite in the shown gameplay. If an Archæan notices you, it can alert a nearby nest, apparently triggering a horde.

What features does Extraction have? One of the core features of the game is the so-called “Sprawl” – a substance produced by the parasite that spreads across the map. Archæan move faster on the Sprawl while players move slower, but can destroy it by shooting at it. Additionally, Extraction offers:

“React Light”, a special flashlight that highlights enemies and weak points
18 different operators with unique abilities (according to an early snippet from the selection)
different enemy types with various abilities – such as enemies that can hold you
reinforcements for walls to block paths and force enemies through tight openings
increasing levels (“Sub Zones”) within a level that become progressively harder and are separated by airlocks
if an operator is heavily injured in battle, they will enter “Stasis” with special foam and need to be rescued

There will also be destructible walls through which certain operators can create alternative paths with their abilities. This is one of the things that MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has labeled as essential for Extraction: I say: The new Rainbow Six: Extraction needs 3 things from Siege to become really good

After the second stage of a level, you can decide whether to exit the mission or continue at stage 3. There, your skills will be put to the test. You must take down several strong Archæan to lure an elite enemy out of hiding and then defeat them.

What do you think of the first look at Extraction? Leave us a comment.

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ESO: This Companion Equipment is Available and Here’s How to Farm It

Alexander Leitsch 12. June 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

With Blackwood, The Elder Scrolls Online received the new companions. You can level and equip these companions. However, they use special companion equipment. We at MeinMMO will reveal what this equipment is all about and how you can farm it.

What are companions? Currently, there are two different NPCs, which you can unlock through quests. After that, you can summon one of them at a time to assist you in the open world or in dungeons.

They can take on the roles of tank, healer, or DD and can also be customized in equipment and abilities. However, you cannot use them in solo dungeons and PvP.

What is companion equipment? Companions cannot wear regular equipment. Instead, there is special companion equipment. This consists of gear such as armor, weapons, and accessories that you can obtain as drops from mobs.

However, this equipment differs in stats from the sets that you can wear as a player. It cannot be crafted, enchanted, or break. However, it is tradable between players. It becomes bound only when equipped to a companion.

How to Obtain Companion Equipment

Where can you get companion equipment? You can obtain a simple white version of the equipment without special traits from any blacksmith, carpenter, armorer, tailor, and leatherworker in the game. This allows you to customize your companion to a certain playstyle, such as tank or healer.

Fine (green), superior (blue), and epic (purple) companion equipment with traits can only be obtained as drops from monsters in the game.

What do you need to do for companion equipment? You need to have a companion actively by your side to receive a dropped equipment item. Otherwise, just attack enemies and hope for your loot luck.

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Can you farm for companion equipment proactively? Unfortunately, no. However, it is officially confirmed that you will receive equipment more frequently when defeating bosses or strong enemies. Therefore, you should farm these for companion equipment.

Additionally, many players claim that companion equipment drops more frequently in the content of Blackwood and particularly in the realms behind the Oblivion portals than in other game content. However, this has not been officially confirmed.

The most effective method to obtain the perfect equipment for companions is trading with other players who can sell their drops. This ensures that you get the right traits.

The Various Traits of Companion Equipment

These traits exist: Companion equipment has a special trait that enhances a specific attribute of the companion:

Aggressive – Increases the damage of companions (up to 1.7% per equipped piece)
Facilitated – Reduces the cooldown of the companion’s ability (up to 2.6% per equipped piece)
Soothing – Increases the healing of a companion (up to 1.7% per equipped piece)
Shaking – Increases the penetration of a companion (up to 1,300 per equipped piece)
Extended – Increases the duration of all companion buffs and debuffs (up to 2.6% per equipped piece)
Focused – Increases a companion’s critical hit rating (up to 130 per equipped piece)
Fertile – Increases a companion’s ultimate regeneration (up to 13% per equipped piece)
Vibrant – Increases a companion’s maximum health (up to 2.6% per equipped piece)
Effective – Reduces the damage a companion takes (up to 1.7% per equipped piece)

By the way: The appearance of your companions is not related to a specific trait or the appearance of the equipment. Instead, the selected outfit determines which clothes your companion wears.

What do you think of the companions and their features? Have you fully equipped Bastian or Mirri? Feel free to write it in the comments.

With Blackwood, new sky shards were also introduced to the game. We reveal where you can find them: All sky shards in Dunkelforst (Blackwood) Guide.

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5 innovations that FIFA 22 needs to become really good

Julian Schröder 12. June 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

Although the release of FIFA 22 is still a bit in the future, we already have some wishes for the successor to FIFA 21. We will show you what the next FIFA installment must do better to become really good again.

This information is available about FIFA 22: So far, not much is known about FIFA 22. We do not know an exact release date, and there is little known about new features, new leagues and licenses. It is only certain that a new installment will be released in the fall.

And for this new installment, we have a few suggestions.

The Career Mode needs more attention

Although the Career Mode in FIFA 21 received some innovations that were not so bad. The integration of new player development as well as the new simulation were exciting innovations. However, the manager mode of FIFA has bigger problems and urgently needs a thorough overhaul with really cool new features. How about introducing youth leagues to provide young talents with game practice outside of league matches?

Here are a few wishes we have for the Career Mode:

Online Career Mode: Many FIFA players are certainly familiar with it: playing against the computer loses its appeal over time, especially when it no longer poses a challenge even on world class. Online matches would be the solution. NHL and NFL games set the example; in the so-called “Connected Career,” it is possible to compete against strangers or friends.
Adjusting ticket prices
Hiring and firing personnel such as coaches and fitness trainers, which influence player stats
Better transfer behavior of the CPU: It is often extremely difficult to sell players. The CPU clubs simply have no interest in the players on our transfer list. We would like to see increased/realistic interest in the players we want to offload.
More customization: Stadium adjustments and kit design adjustments for each season
Sponsor work

More stable servers

It’s a frustrating topic in every FIFA year: the servers. Although EA has provided tools this year to check your connection to the FIFA servers and verify controller delay, the game still struggled with complete outages and lag issues during online gameplay.

That must improve: To put it simply, we just need better and fundamentally more stable servers for FIFA 22.

The gameplay needs to be more versatile

For FIFA 21, EA introduced a few gameplay innovations, but overall FIFA 21 played like the much-criticized predecessor FIFA 20. Goals often happen in the same way, and players with creative ideas are often not rewarded.

That must improve: FIFA 22 finally needs gameplay that resembles real football more closely. Players should be able to score goals in creative and unpredictable ways. Scoring the same goals over and over gets pretty boring after a while.

Pro Clubs needs more love from EA

The Pro Clubs mode in FIFA is very popular. No wonder, as it is incredibly fun to create your own club with friends and lead it to the top. The appeal comes mainly from the fact that each player plays only one position, improves their virtual player, and as a team, you become stronger.

Therefore, it is particularly unfortunate that this popular mode is treated so poorly by EA. In FIFA 21, changes like the adjustment of individual tactics and the ability to adjust CPU players were added. However, these were overdue innovations that should have been implemented long ago.

We wish for fundamental innovations for Pro Clubs such as:

Gameplay for CPU teammates must improve; too often the CPU acts reliably and squanders chances
Better CPU teammates who do not handle sluggishly when we decide to play them
More modes: multiplayer training arena, social area
More information about opponents

Ultimate Team needs better rewards

For FIFA 21, we wished last year, among other things that fitness cards would be revised and that we would finally get a filter for special cards. And what happened? EA actually implemented both. The fitness cards were removed and the new filter finally allows us to search for precise cards on the FUT transfer market.

Perhaps EA will implement more of our wishes for FIFA 22, as we urgently want better weekend league rewards.

That must improve: The weekend league rewards need to be worth more. FUT players often struggle through the exhausting weekend league only to receive weak TOTW cards as a reward in the end. Because even relatively strong TOTW cards can quickly become outdated compared to much stronger event cards in FIFA.

Additionally, better ratings for cards in Ultimate Team are important. Here we show you which Bundesliga players in FIFA 22 urgently need better cards.

6 Bundesliga players from FIFA 21 who need much better cards in FIFA 22

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Blizzard overlooks combo in Hearthstone, bans a card for the 1st time in 7 years

Schuhmann 12. June 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard had to take extreme measures for the first time in seven years: A card in Hearthstone will be permanently banned from the “Wild” mode. The “Stealer of Souls” made the Warlock simply overpowered in that wild mode. Blizzard apparently overlooked a nasty combo possibility.

The card in question: The Stealer of Souls is an epic Warlock minion with the special ability; “After you draw a card, it costs health instead of mana.”

Typically, in Hearthstone, you have a limited amount of health points: If they drop to 0, you lose. You also have a pool of mana points that refreshes every turn.

Normally, cards you play cost mana points
But as long as “Stealer of Souls” is on the field, the Warlock plays all newly drawn cards for health points

The card was just added to Hearthstone a few days ago with “Caverns of Time”.

New combo of 3 cards makes the Warlock way too strong

This made the card way too strong: In “Wild” mode, Hearthstone players can use all cards that have ever been introduced to Hearthstone. This allowed for an overpowering combo of 3 cards:

Players played the “Stealer of Souls” onto the field – which made all newly drawn cards cost health points instead of mana
Then they played “Violet Illusionist” – this card prevents you from losing health points during this turn
Next comes the card Plot Twist – which shuffles all cards in the player’s hand back into the deck and allows them to draw a new hand

This gives the player a complete hand of cards that they can play for free, since they cost health points, but they do not lose any health points.

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Here you can see the combo in action.

This is how Blizzard reacts: For the first time in seven years, Blizzard had to completely ban a card for the “Wild” mode in Hearthstone. It is said that the card will be banned in a small update next week. Players can disenchant the “Stealer of Souls” for two weeks and get the full dust back.

The patch is supposed to arrive on Wednesday.

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As reported by the Korean site Inven, the ban is the first time Blizzard has banned a card. Previously, such cards were “only” nerfed or moved from the “Standard mode” to Wild, where generally “looser” rules apply.

However, the new Warlock combo was apparently too much even for Wild.

How would the French Grandmaster xBlyzes react if someone came to him with this combo? He would probably ragequit:

Hearthstone: Grandmaster ragequits in “the most important game of his life”, disappointing everyone

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CoD Warzone: Hacker cheats boldly on Twitch, tells critics: “Just play another game!”

Jürgen Horn 12. June 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In Call of Duty: Warzone there are plenty of cheaters, but some are so brazen that they stream their misdeeds live and mock their critics. A particularly audacious cheat has now seemingly faced at least partial consequences for this unsporting behavior.

What happened? The Twitch streamer AGuyNamedCody is one of thousands of cheaters who plague the game CoD Warzone daily. He uses aimbots and wallhacks to enhance his gameplay, completely dominating a large part of the lobby like a young god. And unlike a unfortunate other cheater, he doesn’t die while cheating.

What sets him apart from other cheaters, however, is that he doesn’t even bother to conceal his wrongdoings. Instead, he cheats freely while streaming the disgraceful spectacle live on Twitch.

Of course, this does not go over well with the viewers, and soon voices in the chat rise up, saying: “You are ruining the game for us honest players who just want to play for an hour a day”

In response, the cheater casually replied, “Well, just play another game!” Cheaters, the streamer continued, exist everywhere and since he has been taken out by them too often, he simply decided to cheat himself.

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Was he banned? In fact, it soon came to an end for the misconduct, as the connection of the cheater was suddenly interrupted and his account was banned. Yet even this action taught him no decency. Instead, he arrogantly replied that he would just create a new account and continue cheating.

Late Justice – Live Cheater gets banned from Twitch

Were there any consequences? The hacker continued to cheat for a while, but apparently, his misdeeds attracted enough attention, and after numerous complaints, his Twitch channel has now been banned. So at least he can no longer flaunt his cheating publicly.

Nonetheless, the incident reveals again how little consequences cheaters seem to fear – especially in the free-to-play part Warzone. As a free-to-play title, Warzone is free to play. A banned cheater only has to create a new account and can start cheating again immediately. Fans have long hoped for further measures, but despite massive bans and hardware bans, cheaters continue to be hard at work.

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PS5: Even the PlayStation Boss is Frustrated and Annoyed by Sneaky Scalpers

Sven Galitzki 12. June 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

The PlayStation boss Jim Ryan spoke in an interview with Axios about the PlayStation 5 and the ongoing issues with bots and resellers constantly buying up PS5s in bulk, making it difficult for honest fans to purchase one. He is also quite frustrated with the scalpers.

This is the current status of PS5 availability: The release was over half a year ago, yet the PlayStation 5 is still in extremely short supply as of June 2021. Not all interested buyers have managed to purchase Sony’s latest console, and Sony still cannot keep up with the demand. The numbers coming in are low, and new sales events usually sell out within minutes – even with online giant Amazon.

In short: the demand is still huge, and the supply feels like just a drop in the bucket.

An annoying problem with this: What makes it even harder for many honest buyers are the nasty resellers and bots. They systematically grab large quantities of new consoles as soon as they become available, using tricks to do so even before the actual sales events kick off. As a result, even fewer PS5s make it into the hands of honest customers.

The scalpers resell the consoles at much higher prices, platforms like eBay or eBay Classifieds are full of gouged prices beyond €700. And the business is booming. But what does Sony actually say?

Sony is working hard to ensure that the PS5 gets into the right hands

In a recent interview with Axios, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan addressed this very issue. He is also visibly frustrated.

This is what the PlayStation boss says about scalpers: Sony’s biggest problem with the PS5 doesn’t seem to be developing corresponding games, but rather getting the PlayStation 5 into the hands of customers.

According to Sony’s own statements, around 7.8 million PS5 consoles have been delivered by the end of March, but the demand is still huge, and production continues to suffer from chip shortages and it is still extremely difficult to obtain a PlayStation 5.

When asked about this, Ryan stated: “This frustrates and annoys me greatly. Especially that resellers and bots manage to get hold of the goods.” He emphasized that Sony is “working very hard with its partners to ensure that the PS5 gets into the right hands.”

What is Sony doing about it? He highlighted PlayStation Direct, which is meant to help combat this problem. This program is already active in the USA and is expected to come to Europe by the end of March 2022 – including Germany, the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

By the way, some retailers are also trying to block scalpers by introducing waiting lists, or attempting to prevent multiple purchases. However, aside from waiting lists, which unfortunately not every provider uses, previous measures have shown little visible success.

What is PlayStation Direct? It is a proprietary direct sales program for console hardware. According to Sony, the program is a complete success in the USA and will soon expand to Europe.

What are your experiences with purchasing a PS5? Have you managed to get a console and do not understand the fuss? Or are you interested in purchasing one but have not had any luck so far? Would you buy the PS5 from a reseller at a higher price, or is that an absolute no-go for you? Let us know in the comments what you think.

By the way, if you are still looking for a PS5 or an Xbox Series X, then visit our PS5 ticker: Buy PS5 in June 2021 – Start paying attention to these retailers from now on

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Twitch streamer believes: Her viewers disappear as soon as she has a boyfriend

Schuhmann 12. June 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

A Twitch streamer asks her viewers if they would still watch if they knew that the streamer has a boyfriend. When they say, “Yes, we would still watch you,” she does not believe them.

This is the streamer: “supcaitlin” is a rather small streamer. She has 92,000 followers and streams about 5 times a week for two to three hours on Twitch. Most of the time she is in Just Chatting. But she also plays Valorant from time to time. Usually, about 1,000 viewers watch her.

In her stream, it is shown that she has about 3,600 subscribers, which would give her monthly earnings of about 9,000 euros from the ongoing support of paying subscribers.

If I had a boyfriend, would you still watch me?

This is what she asks her fans: In a stream, she asks her fans: “If I had a boyfriend: Who among you would still watch me?”

In the chat, the majority of users then type “Yes,” “Of course,” “Yeah” – they would keep watching her.

But the streamer does not believe the viewers:

“Hmm, that’s suspicious. I don’t believe you. There are some female streamers who are allowed to have boyfriends, BUT: It is different for them. Because these female streamers have built a community that is not based on breasts and sexual attraction.
I believe: A lot of you clicked on my channel because you saw those things or an outfit and thought: “I want to watch her because she might be hot” and that’s why you will disappear as soon as I have a boyfriend.”
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Parasocial Relationships as a Business Model

This is what it’s about: The streamer is openly dealing with something, that the streamer “Pokimane” called a parasocial relationship.

Pokimane once explained that there is a phenomenon where viewers fall in love with an unreachable person and think they have a relationship with the streamer, even though it is one-sided: The streamer communicates to the community, and individual members take a “thank you” for themselves and feel like a personal friend of the streamer.

Pokimane distanced herself from this and said: She definitely does not want that. She would rather be a “safe Bitch” who ignores fans than someone who still nurtures such parasocial relationships. Because in the worst case, this leads tofans showing up at her house because they think they are the boyfriend of the streamer.

Supcaitlin seems to be fully aware of this “parasocial relationship.” Apparently, she anticipates that some of her viewers see her as a “potential girlfriend” and “reachable.” As soon as she destroys this illusion, the viewers would be gone, she believes.

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According to this logic of a “parasocial relationship,” many boy and girl groups also function, where the members seem to be fundamentally single.

The tone between viewers and female streamers on Twitch is often tense:

What color is your string?” – Twitch streamer reacts perfectly

Supcaitlin seems to be fully aware of this “parasocial relationship.” Apparently, she anticipates that some of her viewers see her as a “potential girlfriend” and “reachable.” As soon as she destroys this illusion, the viewers would be gone, she believes.

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According to this logic of a “parasocial relationship,” many boy and girl groups also function, where the members seem to be fundamentally single.

The tone between viewers and female streamers on Twitch is often tense:

What color is your string?” – Twitch streamer reacts perfectly

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I say: The new Rainbow Six: Extraction needs 3 things from Siege to become really good

Benedict Grothaus 12. June 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

At the E3 2021 , Ubisoft will present its new project, Rainbow Six: Extraction. The co-op shooter takes place in the well-known universe of “Rainbow Six,” based on the works of author Tom Clancy, and is expected to use the tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege as its foundation. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus hopes that some of the features from Siege will also be carried over to Extraction.

If you’re wondering what Extraction is: The project was originally known as Rainbow Six: Quarantine, and there were rumors in early 2021 that it would be renamed to Parasite – apparently as a reaction to the Corona pandemic.

Shortly before the E3, the developers revealed that Quarantine is now called Extraction and they showed a few new scenes. The complete presentation will be on Saturday, April 12, starting at 8:00 PM during Ubisoft Forward. More about this in our news: What to expect at Ubisoft Forward – All info on the big Ubi show

Rainbow Six: Extraction is a co-op shooter based on the PvE mode Outbreak from Rainbow Six Siege. It’s about a parasite that has broken out and is infecting everything. As players, you are to prevent that.

To do this, you proceed together and play various characters, called Operators, with special abilities. However, not much is known yet about the game modes and playable heroes.

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The first teaser for Extraction.

I believe: If Extraction is a co-op shooter like many others, it will be boring – that’s my opinion. PvE games like GTFO, PayDay, and Left4Dead are simply too many already. But with some features from Siege, Extraction could definitely stand out and be really good.

1. Destructible Environment

An important feature in Siege is walls and floors/ceilings made of wood that can be destroyed with weapons and explosives. In PvP, this is an important factor to bypass enemy defenses or to initiate flanking attacks.

While this is a tactical element that can also have a place in a PvE shooter, many co-op shooters suffer from the problem that the levels are extremely linear.

You typically only have one way forward and one back, maybe with a few rooms on the left and right – occasionally a predefined, hidden path. But rarely do you have the opportunity to clear your own way. Even Escape from Tarkov gets this feature.

Since Extraction is already based on Siege and the feature is present in the base game, the technical implementation should certainly be possible. It would be much more exciting not to have to struggle your way through parasites, but rather to blow up a wall to clear an alternative path – or inadvertently attract enemies with the detonation.

2. All 60 Operators

In Rainbow Six Siege there are now 60 Operators, the latest being the defender Thunderbird. She comes into play with Season 2 of Year 6. Each Operator in Siege has their own weapons, equipment, and a unique gadget.

These gadgets give each character a specific role within the team that they can fulfill and allow for varying degrees of good synergy with other players. This way, there are countless operator combinations that can work really well together.

This kind of selection would also be desirable for Extraction. Often, co-op shooters either offer a loose selection of weapons and gadgets or four to five predefined classes with a few customization options.

However, since teams often consist of four players, selection is usually limited, and the same combinations come up over and over again. Extraction could remedy this by simply carrying over all Operators from Siege.

This would additionally open up new possibilities to complete missions or tackle challenges. A small bonus: certain combinations could be used for wild speedrun tactics, adding even more value to the game.

3. Non-Verbal Communication with Pings

A somewhat niche feature, but: Players who enjoy playing with others but cannot or do not want to use voice chat need to rely on alternatives. This is usually a text chat, which can be cumbersome in a heated situation.

Rainbow Six Siege already offers a system with context-based pings that allows players to depict situations on their HUD without exchanging a spoken word. Possible communications might include:

Here is ammunition
Here is a destructible wall
The way is clear
Parasite ahead – watch out!
Objective spotted (whatever the objectives may be)
Need assistance!
Escape/retreat!

Co-op shooters are best played with good friends or a fixed team over voice, but not everyone has teammates at all times. For public matches with matchmaking – if it comes – a ping system would be a boon.

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A video about “Ping 2.0” in Rainbow Six Siege.

Is it worth taking a look at Extraction?

The information about the new co-op shooter is sparse, even though an early leak has already shown gameplay. So, not much can be definitively said about whether Extraction is worth it or for whom.

However, the basic principle should appeal to anyone who has enjoyed PayDay or Left4Blood and similar games. Even if you liked co-op action like Remnant: From the Ashes, Extraction should at least be worth a second look.

Since Extraction is also a spin-off of a PvE mode from Siege, definitely Siege players who enjoyed Outbreak or are generally into Rainbow Six should be interested. After all, Rainbow Six Siege is still counted among the best shooters ever, even though it has already reached Year 6.

You will definitely learn more at E3 – perhaps even everything I’m hoping for in the shooter will come true.

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Big leaker says: Battlefield 2042 will get a Battle Royale – but not until 2022

Jürgen Horn 12. June 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The upcoming Battlefield 2042 will reportedly have its own Battle Royale mode according to leaker Tom Henderson. However, it will not be released until 2022. How true is this?

Recently, the new Battlefield 2042 was officially revealed, many new details are now known. But there are also some big question marks – such as a potential Battle Royale mode. Because at launch, there will not be such a mode.

What has been leaked? In a tweet, a user asks if there are any further details about the recently leaked Battlefield Hub as well as a Battle Royale mode in the upcoming Battlefield 2042. In response, the well-known leaker Tom Henderson stated that there will be such a mode next year.

He also revealed that it might not be possible to make the skyscrapers in the cities completely collapse, but at least significantly damage them.

Who leaked this? Tom Henderson aka LongSensationYT is a well-known figure in the gaming community who has made headlines with precise, accurate leaks and predictions about shooters like Call of Duty. He has already disclosed numerous details about Battlefield 2042 in advance, including the game’s name, which is not, as often assumed, called Battlefield 6.

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Additionally, he had predicted the release of CoD Warzone long before it came out. His statements are therefore more than mere speculation and should be taken seriously. Nevertheless: These are not official details, so enjoy it all with a healthy dose of skepticism and caution.

Will Battlefield 2042 get its own Warzone?

What could the BR mode for Battlefield look like? Further in Henderson’s tweet, speculation arose about what this Battle Royale might entail. It was revealed that it would probably only be a model like Call of Duty’s Warzone.

So, a standalone game that would be decoupled from Battlefield 2042 and must be free-to-play. Because that was the big reason why the previous Battle Royale mode Firestorm from the last Battlefield is hardly played anymore.

One had to buy Battlefield V for this and was firmly tied to this game. Activision solved this much more elegantly with Warzone, which exists as a standalone free-to-play game and unites all CoD titles from Modern Warfare 2019. The previously mentioned and also leaked Battlefield Hub by Henderson could hit the same mark.

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Pokémon GO: Dataminers find new raid achievements that you can earn soon

Patrick Freese 12. June 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

In the new update 0.211.0, there is some new content for Pokémon GO, which data miners have already discovered. A big point is the raid achievements. These will be distributed to trainers for their performances in raids. We will show you the most important information.

What’s new? The update with version number 0.211.0 is currently rolling out for trainers of Pokémon GO. Gradually, the update will be released for all regions. The data miners have closely examined the new version and found significant changes in the code:

Raid achievements
New music for the GO Fest
Raid stadium
Raid leaderboards

Especially the raid achievements are likely to be interesting, as they could be dynamically distributed after each raid. We illuminate the key points of data mining here on MeinMMO for you.

Raid achievements – What are they and what are they for?

What are they? It seems that these achievements are displayed after completing raids. They are distributed to participants who participated in the raid battle and made significant contributions. At least that’s what the data mining from Pokemongohub shows (via pokemongohub.net)

What are they for? So far, there are various categories that can indicate an achievement. We will show you the titles in English with the German explanations.

“Hardest Hitter” – Presumably for the trainer who caused the most damage in total at the end of the raids
“Style Savant” – refers to the appearance of the trainers with avatar customizations. How the game determines who “looks the best” is still unclear
“Final Strike” – For the one who deals the final blow to the boss before it is defeated
“The Big One” – For the one who brought the largest Pokémon to the raid. It is unclear whether it is based on size, size and weight, or even CP
“Raid Buddy” – Who fights with their buddy in the raid
“Master of Mega Evolution” – A trainer who used a Mega Evolution in the raid

Special statistics: Further texts have been found that are likely displayed at the end of raids. It is unclear whether they are shown to everyone or just to the participants of the raid who achieved the most in the respective category.

“Walk Star” – Shows how many kilometers the trainer walked the day before the raid
“Traveler” – Shows how many kilometers away the trainer participated in the raid
“Stamina Specialist” – Shows how many seconds the trainer fought
“Charged and Ready” – An overview of how many charged attacks the trainer used
“Flush with Friends” – An overview of how many friends a trainer participated with in the raid

Additionally, there seem to be new medals that are associated with these raid achievements.

What else was found?

In the data mining by PokeMiners (via reddit.com), several new graphics and music for GO Fest 2021 were found, as well as a new raid stadium and graphics for the raid leaderboards:

Music: For the GO Fest, various songs from rock and pop were found, which will be played during the event
Raid stadium: Banners were found that match the red, yellow, and blue teams, a television, audience, and both an inside and outside view of the raid stadium
Raid leaderboards: For the raid leaderboards, which have already been found in earlier data mining, new graphics have now appeared in the game code

All found graphics and songs can be found in the reddit post:

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How do you like the new finds of the data miners? Are you already excited about the raid achievements and can you imagine that the raids will become more interesting for you because of them?

Or are you more excited about the new raid stadium and the found content for GO Fest 2021? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and talk with other trainers about the topic.

All events in June 2021 for Pokémon GO are summarized here.

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Greatest hero of humanity feels bad in Destiny 2 now because he killed so many aliens

Philipp Hansen 12. June 2021 Reading time 5 minutes

In Destiny 2, the story of Season 14 revolves around an impending civil war. Last week, Saint-14 was unmasked as a monster, this week he deeply regrets it. Oh, and the threat to banish someone to a cold ice moon is also here.

Last week, Destiny 2 surprised us with the best story in a long time. Now the thrilling story of Season 14 continues, albeit more subtly. Nevertheless, someone wants to say “sorry” and feels very guilty due to the alien children.

But other protagonists are also positioning themselves for the looming civil war. MeinMMO explains why remorse and politics suddenly matter so much in the action MMO and why the bad guys believe they are actually the good ones.

Who feels guilty? Saint-14 is described in Destiny as “the greatest Titan who ever lived”. The warrior has already killed countless Fallen with just his battered helmet. He is celebrated as a great hero who ensured the survival of humanity.

Small spoiler warning: All content of this article can be found in the game, but if you don’t want to spoil the surprise, log into Destiny 2 first and experience it yourself.

Now Saint-14 tells us, dejected, that the alien children “look at him trembling and mourn what I have taken from them”. By the end of the conversation, he transforms from a great alien mass murderer into an advocate for the aliens.

The 2 sides of the 14th Holy One (Saint-14)

saint-14 destiny 2 — The 2 sides of the 14th Holy One (Saint-14)

From Hero to Monster and Back

You can see this: Anyone who diligently plays the weekly quest around Override and Decimation should pay the Titan a visit. Listen carefully, it’s worth it.

After Saint learned last week how his victims – or rather their descendants – view his “heroic deeds”, Saint-14 has become quite remorseful. Seeing how the Fallen, especially their “spawns”, see him and tremble has significantly changed his worldview.
We remember: Our Fallen ally Mithrax told a horrifying story in an impressive cutscene, showing how Saint is seen as a monster by the Fallen, who even targeted children.
This different perspective has now purified Saint. He now appeals to humanity. If the Fallen can forgive, we must too.
However, Saint-14 also says that he will not forget the atrocities of the Fallen. But Mithrax made it clear to him that the Fallen now in the city are not the enemies of the past. He simply fought back then to see the next day.
Then comes a big moment hidden in a small word: Saint calls the Fallen “Eliksni”. He uses their own name and not the description humans gave their enemies.

Here you can watch the cutscene in German that gave Saint such a guilty conscience:

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What does this mean? After it seemed in the first weeks of Season 14 that Saint would side with the extremist Lakshmi-2, he has now become an advocate for the Eliksni seeking refuge within the walls of the Last City.

The Titan also says, “Attacking defenseless people is the act of a coward.” Here it is unclear whether he speaks of his past self, who allegedly also murdered innocent babies, or if he is talking about Lakshmi, who wants to drive the Fallen out of the city now and conducts sabotage attacks and vile propaganda.

The Bad Ones in Destiny 2 Have a Reason (or at Least They Believe So)

Why is the Robo-lady instigating? This week, we also learn a bit more about Lakshmi, who currently acts more like a damn robot Nazi, hating others just for being different.

The leader of the “Future War Cult”, Lakshmi, is behind the attacks on the refugee camp and is inciting the inhabitants of the Last City against each other.
For now, the Vanguard – that is, Ikora and Zavala (and probably us players) – stand in her way. Lakshmi has lost a powerful ally with Saint-14.
She has been trying for weeks to undermine the role of the Vanguard and create chaos. Since the Fallen arrived, she has mutated into an extremist.

In the lore entry “Under the Endless Night VI”, only the usually calm Warlock Ikora pays Lakshmi a visit. Ikora threatens there: if further incidents occur due to incitement, she will send Lakshmi to an icy moon and generally assert her authority.

Lakshmi then explains a bit why she is acting this way: she looked into the future with a machine and saw that the Last City falls. That Saint-14 is under attack, Ikora is shouting for help, and humanity is being overrun. In her eyes, the Fallen are to blame, and she just wants to help.

Ikora doesn’t want to hear any of it and forces Lakshmi to say, “Understood, I will stop.”

This gives the otherwise one-dimensional villain Lakshmi some depth. One wonders, what can a few Fallen actually do? With us Guardians, we have literally notorious god-slayers for defense.

What’s next? Now it’s highly questionable whether Lakshmi is really intimidated after the “I will send you to a moon” threat and will back down. Sure, Ikora is the only Guardian that even the big shot Lord Shaxx fears – but from a story perspective, that would be pretty dull, and Season 14 is still far from over.

Guardians are now speculating (via Forbes.com) that Lakshmi will let “evil” Fallen into the city and trigger a massacre there. She would then pin the blame on the “good” Fallen refugees from the House of Light. This would reinforce her prophecy and radicalize more inhabitants.

This way, we would also have something to shoot at gameplay-wise, as we Guardians must of course stop the assault. A possible combat area could be the old parts of the city that we visited in the live event shortly before the darkness attacked.

What do you think about this? Did you expect Saint-14 to suddenly have such a guilty conscience? Does this rehabilitate the Titan, who has seen a significant drop in popularity since last week? Are you also curious about how the political machinations of Season 14 will continue and do you like this way of storytelling? Let us know in the comments.

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