In a survey, FIFA fans can vote on which leagues they wish to see in FIFA 22. MeinMMO shows you which football leagues are highly regarded by players.
This is about: The FIFA site fifplay (via fifplay.com) offers fans the opportunity to vote on which football leagues they want to see in FIFA 22. There are numerous leagues from around the world to choose from that are not yet available in FIFA. From German regional leagues to Jamaica’s top league, there is a lot on offer.
However, it is important to note that this voting is not an official survey by EA. But perhaps the developer will look at the results – after all, over half a million fans have voted.
Here is the wish ranking for new leagues in FIFA 22
These leagues are being requested by fans: The top 10 shows a clear favorite with the 1st Ukrainian League (10 % of all votes). In 2nd and 3rd places are the 1st Greek League (7 %) and the 1st League from Hungary (4 %). (As of 10.06.2021)
This is the current top 10 of the survey:
1st place – Ukrainian League – Premjer-Liha (10 %, 51,819 votes)
2nd place – Greek League – Superleague Ellada (7 %, 35,544 votes)
3rd place – Hungarian League – Nemzeti Bajnokság (4 %, 23,793 votes)
4th place – 2nd Turkish League – TFF 1. Lig (3 %, 17,962 votes)
5th place – Algerian League – Championnat National de Première Division (3 %, 16,224 votes)
6th place – United Arab Emirates – UAE Arabian Gulf League (3 %, 15,013 votes)
7th place – 2nd Portuguese League – Segunda Liga (3 %, 14,042 votes)
8th place – Indonesian League – Go-Jek Liga 1 (2 %, 13,074 votes)
9th place – 1st League Honduras – Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras (2 %, 12,594 votes)
10th place – Bulgarian League – First Professional Football League (2 %, 12,357 votes)
How do such results come about? Due to the globally massive reach of FIFA games, many fans certainly want to see their local leagues in the football simulation and vote accordingly.
How realistic are these leagues for FIFA 22? New leagues regularly make it into FIFA titles. For example, in FIFA 20, the first Romanian League was added. This was indeed ranked high in the fan voting. So if there is enough interest in some leagues, it is quite possible that EA will license one or more of these leagues for FIFA 22.
Which leagues do you want to see in FIFA 22? Which cards in the next FIFA installment need significantly better ratings, we will reveal to you here:
Eurocom offers “fully upgradeable” gaming laptops, allowing you to change all components with relative ease. However, it is not quite that simple. MeinMMO explains what Eurocom offers and where issues may arise.
Here’s the deal: The manufacturer Eurocom has presented a new gaming laptop, the Sky Z7 R2. Eurocom’s promise is that you can swap every component of the laptop since it is built on a modular system. According to the manufacturer, you can replace almost everything in the device:
Memory (RAM) and hard drive
Processor (CPU)
Graphics card (GPU)
even the LCD panel should be relatively easy to replace.
Eurocom writes:
As new and improved technologies are introduced within the same chipset, the hardware components of the Eurocom Sky Z7 R2, such as CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, LCD, just to name a few, can all be relatively easily upgraded and exchanged to achieve more performance based on your preferences.
The problem with laptops: The poor ability to upgrade hardware in a laptop is one of the aspects you should consider when purchasing a gaming laptop. In some notebooks, you can replace RAM or hard drive, but a CPU or GPU upgrade is practically impossible for the user.
Eurocom aims to solve the biggest issue of gaming laptops with a modular design.
Theoretically, this means you buy a gaming laptop and can replace components over the years without needing to buy a new device every few years because the performance is no longer sufficient, thus even saving money.
However, it is not quite that simple, as there are some limitations that are more or less obvious.
Gaming laptops are expensive and there is a difficult upgrade situation
Basically, it sounds like a good idea at first, as theoretically you could buy a laptop and use it for many years without performance issues.
But there are also a few problems that hinder the upgrade:
On one hand, Eurocom’s devices are very expensive. You pay at least 2,000 US dollars for the cheaper models. For powerful gaming laptops with fast hardware, you will pay a similar amount, which pays off in the long run.
Eurocom uses MXM graphics cards in their laptops. These are special modules that can be relatively easily swapped. However, the modules are not available everywhere and are also quite expensive. A sample on eBay shows that you would have to pay 500 – 700 euros for a used RTX 2080 Mobile (via eBay.de)
The motherboard chipset also limits upgrades. Since the manufacturer only uses Intel processors, newer Intel processors are not compatible with an older chipset. Therefore, there are clear limits to possible upgrades.
Display connections and the higher power demand of newer hardware are likely to lead many users who want the latest processor and the fastest graphics card to prefer to buy an entirely new laptop.
The manufacturer may also refuse to allow you to upgrade, as the power consumption of a faster graphics card is higher than that of the currently installed graphics card.
That’s why a high-end laptop is the better option: Generally, it is often more cost-effective for many users in the long run to simply buy a high-end model directly rather than a weaker model with upgrade options. Such upgrade models only pay off to some extent in the long run. There are now quite powerful alternatives compared to a modular laptop. Many manufacturers presented gaming laptops with RTX 3000 at CES 2021.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
With Battlefield 2042, the popular shooter series seems to be taking a big, important step forward, according to first impressions. But if Battlefield wants to keep up with its biggest competitor Call of Duty in the long run, it still needs to improve significantly in a critical area, says MeinMMO shooter expert Sven Galitzki.
This is what many have been waiting for: The new Battlefield 2042 has now finally been officially introduced, and many details about the new shooter are now known:
The first-person shooter traditionally relies on large battles with huge maps and all sorts of military equipment, but now brings everything in a massive scale, even with up to 128 players in a match.
The setting is set nearly 20 years in the future and places players in a world shaped by the conflict between the superpowers USA and Russia.
The new Battlefield is also now a pure multiplayer title; there is no single-player campaign.
So far, the new Battlefield is being received: Based on the first impressions and information, it seems that the series is taking a strong (and necessary) step forward with the latest installment and focusing on its strengths – just like Call of Duty once did with Modern Warfare and Warzone. And exactly that, paired with a spectacular, action-packed trailer, is received extremely well by fans and players.
About the Author: Sven has been working at MeinMMO since 2018 and has been intensively overseeing the shooter area as an author and responsible expert.
He is a big Battlefield fan and has spent countless hours in the series – especially in the modern installments. But also thousands of hours in the Destiny and Division series are part of his portfolio. He is also regularly active in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Black Ops Cold War, and Warzone.
Battlefield 2042 takes a big step towards Call of Duty
Looking at what Battlefield offers in detail with its latest installment, the parallel to Call of Duty is hard to miss. Battlefield has taken a lot from its perhaps biggest competitor. But why actually?
This is what makes Call of Duty so strong: With Modern Warfare from 2019 and especially with the in-house battle royale Warzone, a new era for Call of Duty began. There were among other things:
numerous meaningful changes
learning from the biggest mistakes (paid DLCs, community division)
shaking off old, unloved ballast (such as the controversial loot boxes, which were replaced by visible direct purchases in the shop)
reaching a much broader audience with a new business model (free-to-play, fair battle pass, all relevant new content like weapons and maps for free) and thereby achieving great success
establishing Call of Duty as a live-service game (constant updates, new content through seasons, events, fresh playlists, new weapons and modes, always something new to do, keeping in the conversation)
the battle royale Warzone became the link between the annual major releases and offered an excellent opportunity to dip into Call of Duty for free, testing weapons and gameplay
Since then, Call of Duty has been extremely successful – or even more successful than it was already. Financially, the numbers only know one direction – upwards. Just like the number of players who have fun in Call of Duty.
Call of Duty: Warzone
Battlefield lags behind Call of Duty in the development of “service games”
What about Battlefield? All of this did not really succeed for Battlefield with part 5. Although DICE already tried to respond to this “games-as-a-service” development at Call of Duty, it never really succeeded. They were still somehow stuck in a time when they released a few bigger content updates per year and stayed there. And eventually, after the summer update last year, they gave up. Since then, there has been practically nothing new around Battlefield 5.
The biggest problems in direct comparison to CoD were primarily:
Although they had introduced a battle royale with Firestorm, it was tied to the paid main game and thus only available to a limited audience. And buying a full-price title that doesn’t come out particularly well just to try out a battle royale is something not many people do.
Especially the live service in Battlefield 5 was a weakness: updates took too long, new content came too slowly, there was no successful battle pass like in many games, nor seasons that brought fresh air into the game.
This is how Battlefield is catching up now: However, it seems that DICE and EA have learned from this. With Battlefield 2042, the Battlefield series is significantly catching up in the important live-service area that is crucial for success. They apparently want to eradicate the most critical problem zone from the predecessor with all their might.
Everywhere it is loudly emphasized that the new Battlefield is clearly oriented towards live service and is to be maintained and supported in the long run. It is now clearly recognizable from the beginning that they want to remain relevant continuously after release.
Part of the live service support will be the new season pass. This pass offers a paid premium path and a free path that you can level up in exchange for playtime.
The season pass will not only bring cosmetic items but also gameplay-relevant content like weapons, equipment, and new specialists.
However, all important contents should be earnable through the free path – the premium variant only delivers additional cosmetics.
There will be a seasonal system, which will include the season pass. In the first year, there will be a total of 4 seasons waiting for players – each with its own pass and new content.
Battlefield 2042 offers massive maps
Moreover, just as once with CoD, there are numerous, in my opinion, meaningful changes and improvements:
Battlefield focuses 100% on what makes the series appealing to most – the multiplayer. There is no banal single-player or forced co-op attachment. Finally, no more unnecessary and resource-consuming modes that, in the end, no one plays.
The characteristic large-scale battles will be even bigger with up to 128 players.
The maps are also expected to be far beyond what has been considered large in Battlefield so far.
With further developed “Levolution,” additional dynamics come into the battles. The maps will change through external events like tornadoes, thunderstorms, or sandstorms during the match – with sometimes drastic effects on gameplay.
Players can now customize their weapons directly and in real-time during the match.
You can have vehicles dropped from parachutes anywhere on the map and no longer have to fight over specific spawn points.
In short: Battlefield has noticeably learned from past mistakes and criticisms. But it has also failed to address one very important point. Probably not yet.
What does “Levolution” mean? This refers to a Battlefield feature that veterans may already know from part 4. The maps will change due to external events such as thunderstorms or sandstorms during a match. However, in Battlefield 2042, this is supposed to happen in a more organic manner and feel less scripted. The influence on gameplay could be drastic. In the reveal trailer, for example, you can see a tornado that flings players and vehicles like toys and can change the course of a match.
Here Battlefield still needs to improve: A key component that is largely responsible for the success of Call of Duty is the free-to-play battle royale Warzone. This is exactly how Call of Duty attracts masses of players; month after month, the numbers are consistently increasing.
As a result, the franchise itself has become much more accessible and regularly attracts new players who otherwise mainly play other games like Fortnite or Apex Legends, and it also serves as a gateway into the main releases of the CoD franchise.
The seasonal system in Call of Duty, along with the battle pass, is completely free if desired and cross-game, just like the progress. You can level the battle pass in Warzone, but also in Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War. The contents from the battle pass can be used either in the respective main title or in Warzone.
And whether one likes it or not – this very business model is crucial for success. And success justifies this system. So if Battlefield wants to compete seriously with Call of Duty as a franchise in the long run, especially as a full-price game, DICE and EA will have to replicate this model as well.
Because Battlefield 2042 will launch without a battle royale or any other free-to-play content in the style of Warzone. And if DICE misses the boat again, I believe it could cost the latest Battlefield installment its connection to Call of Duty in the long run. What happened in Battlefield 5 has been seen.
EA hints at a free-to-play spin-off of Battlefield 2042
How realistic is that? Battlefield 2042 comes without a battle royale, and currently, there is no official talk about it, but it has never been denied either. And looking at the statements from the last EA earnings call, it can certainly be seen: Something in that vein is likely to come.
Because at this investor event, the value and importance of the Battlefield franchise for future plans were emphatically highlighted. However, it was also stated that the previous business model for Battlefield is considered conservative, and that they want to use new business models to reach a new audience. That strongly suggests that they will also follow the path of Call of Duty with the Warzone model.
A further step in the same direction has already been taken. For example, a Battlefield spin-off for mobile platforms is already in the works – as competition for Call of Duty: Mobile. Therefore, something in the free-to-play realm on the level of Warzone is likely to come soon.
Conclusion: With Battlefield 2042, Battlefield has already taken an important step in the development of the franchise, which was urgently needed after part 5: A clear step in the right direction, even if it is simultaneously a step towards Call of Duty.
But if you want to compete in the new landscape of shooters with CoD in the long run, you will need to consistently continue on this path and also need to catch up to the free-to-play aspect of Call of Duty. If you don’t, I am quite certain that Battlefield 2042, despite all its other advancements, improvements, and strengths, could end up lagging behind its biggest competitor in direct comparison.
A loyal fan base alone may simply not be enough anymore as it was in the past. A pure full-price title against a large, overarching model with additional free-to-play will likely have a hard time.
What do you think of the latest installment of the Battlefield series so far? Do you believe that a free-to-play battle royale in the style of Warzone will be released for Battlefield 2042? How would you view such a development for Battlefield? Do you think this is the right path for a shooter to remain competitive in the long term? Let us know and other readers at MeinMMO in the comments.
Twitch, Amazon, Twitter and many online services suddenly stopped working. The problem was unknowingly triggered by a single user. The provider Fastly explained how the major internet outage occurred on Tuesday, June 8.
On June 8, millions of users had problems accessing Twitch, reddit, Twitter, and numerous other websites. Instead of watching sea otters in hot tubs, visitors to Twitch and other sites received an error message.
Now the service provider “Fastly” has responded. Fastly explains that the issues were triggered by a single user who did not even realize what they were doing.
Among the affected sites were:
Twitch
reddit
Amazon
Paypal
various large online magazines
Tom Warren from TheVerge pointed out the issue on Twitter. Although not all sites were completely affected, it proved to be a persistent disruption: Embedded media like images and videos did not work on TheVerge, and some services did not function on Amazon.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
This is how it ended: The provider Fastly was able to quickly identify and resolve the issue. Nevertheless, millions of users were unable to use various systems.
A single user triggers a bug, millions cannot view Twitch and use Twitter
A single user, according to Fastly, had altered a setting and triggered an unknown software bug.
What exactly happened? The technical director of Fastly, Nick Rockwell, explained in a statement how it occurred (via Fastly.com):
On May 12, new software was installed on the servers. This contained the unknown bug.
On June 8, a user changed their configuration, “which caused 85% of our network to return errors”.
Fastly stated that they found the error within a minute. And “within 49 minutes, 95% of our network was functioning normally again.”
What exactly was the problem? Fastly did not specify in its official statement what exactly the problem was or which setting caused the error. They only mentioned that there were issues with a “specific customer configuration under specific circumstances.” What exactly happened was not explained by Fastly, and we cannot tell you either.
Why did the problem have such a large impact? Fastly serves major customers like Amazon, Twitter, Twitch, and reddit, which are supported by Fastly. Therefore, many services suddenly became unavailable or only partially usable.
If you are interested in more about hardware on MeinMMO, you might also find this interesting:
Providers like Fastly have a significant impact on “the” internet
What is Fastly, anyway? Providers like Fastly offer what are called “Content Delivery Networks” (CDN). Simply put, these providers deliver cached internet content from a network location closest to the user.
This reduces latency, as otherwise, for example, German users would always have to communicate with a server in the USA when they want to shop on Amazon. Instead, we see cached content from a server in Germany. We don’t notice a difference since to us, all the pages look the same. Everything just happens a bit faster.
Content Delivery Networks also relieve the original server since we only see a snapshot of the server. This way, content remains available even during high network load, short-term visitor peaks, or potential server outages.
However, one disadvantage of this system has now been observed: If an important CDN fails, it leads to problems and errors with numerous websites.
That’s why Twitch is so important: Twitch now plays a significant role in the gaming sector. How important Twitch is for the gaming industry can be heard in our MeinMMO podcast, where we explain important background information about the major online service.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In June 2021, the first expansion of World of Warcraft went live for the second time with WoW BC Classic and attracted thousands of players – both old and new. But how good is The Burning Crusade actually if you’re starting completely new?
The Burning Crusade shares the throne in terms of popularity with Wrath of the Lich King among WoW players. Both expansions are considered the best times WoW ever had, with differing opinions on which one truly deserves the top rank – even if Cortyn has a different opinion again.
TBC was 14 years ago; the add-on was released in January 2007 and ended with the release of WotLK in November 2008. Since then, WoW has lost many players and gained new ones.
A large part of the new players might not even be familiar with Burning Crusade. However, fans of WoW should definitely catch up on this experience, and since June 2, it has been possible with WoW BC Classic. We’ll tell you why starting now, even after 14 years, is still worth it.
The best raid of the game and 16 dungeons
What does Burning Crusade even offer? With Burning Crusade, the level cap rises to 70, which is even higher than in current Retail WoW (Shadowlands). The most important content consists of the PvE aspects of the game. These include:
nine zones with quests and their own factions
16 dungeons
heroic difficulty for all dungeons (for level 70 players)
nine raids, three of which are open at release
two world bosses
Three of the raids are particularly notable: in the Fortress of the Storms, Prince Kael’thas Sunstrider awaits, who is still considered one of the hardest bosses in WoW. The Black Temple is the iconic raid where we first encounter Illidan Stormrage in the game, the charismatic “traitor” of the Night Elves.
Additionally, with Karazhan, the best raid of WoW overall is located in Burning Crusade: The Karazhan raid is the massive tower of the powerful mage Medivh, who was possessed by a demon. Here, unique fights and events await in a Victorian setting, accompanied by delightful harpsichord melodies.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Soundtrack and atmosphere of Karazhan. Tip: Jump to 30:57 for the best music in the game.
What are the core features? In Burning Crusade, the Blood Elves for the Horde and Draenei for the Alliance are one of the most important features. With the two new races, the factions can each play the classes that were previously only available to their opponents: Paladins (Blood Elves) and Shamans (Draenei).
Additionally, a new profession is introduced with Jewelcrafting, allowing players to create socket items for themselves and others. Such gems can further enhance already powerful gear.
One of the biggest changes is flying, which only became possible in WoW with TBC. Previously, players were bound to the ground, and now they can fly independently in the new areas.
3 reasons to check out BC Classic in 2021
If you play Retail or are generally interested in WoW, don’t shy away from BC Classic. Especially if you already have a subscription, Classic is included, and you can take a look without any additional cost.
If you’re considering checking out WoW BC Classic but can’t decide, here are some reasons that might convince you.
1. Experience the game that millions have fallen in love with
Burning Crusade is already the first expansion, but it is still something like the “pure form” of WoW. Over the years, many new features were added to WoW, and old features disappeared. When asking veteran players, some will say that WoW today has little in common with what it was back then.
Anyone who started with WoW back then experienced a very different game than what new players see today. But every person who has been playing since then will tell you that they fell in love with the game at their time.
As a new player, you have the opportunity to relive that first experience with WoW. Many veterans will envy you for the feeling of going (once again) through the Dark Portal or entering the city of Shattrath for the first time.
The fact that WoW was able to grow at all is due to the fact that it was already good for its time and has managed to remain one of the biggest MMORPGs in the world for a good 17 years.
Illidan and Kael’thas – Two iconic characters from WoW appear in Burning Crusade.
2. Discover how WoW became what it is today
In The Burning Crusade, several features were introduced that are now standard in the game. These include:
shared capitals for Horde and Alliance, a so-called “sanctuary”
various difficulty levels for dungeons
raids with fewer than 40 players
Additionally, TBC later introduced a dungeon browser that over the years evolved into the LFG tool you know today. However, this is (still) not available in BC Classic.
If you’re interested in why you farm mythic dungeons instead of “normal,” why you can’t kill players of the other faction in Oribos, or how hard it was back then to be able to fly, you should definitely check out BC Classic.
Many features that are taken for granted today are still real achievements there, and maybe you’ll see the current World of Warcraft from a different perspective.
In Classic as well as in Burning Crusade, everything takes longer – from leveling to traveling to visiting dungeons. There are no one-click invitations, riding training is expensive, and it takes several hours to level up.
So when you play WoW Classic, you need to take your time and also want to take time. However, this gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy the whole game feeling.
In Classic, you escape the rush and stress of quickly reaching the max level to grind everything. Since the content isn’t per se “new,” it’s not worth it – you can take your time better and check out everything you want to see.
This makes Classic feel slow and sometimes even relaxing, something many players no longer experience in the current WoW. There, constant performance is often required, and there is always something to do, with little time for it:
However, not everything in WoW BC Classic is good. If you want to start, keep in mind that the game is demanding. Much of the difficulty does not come from complex classes but from cumbersome systems.
Classes are confusing with many abilities and talents but still less complex. You have many skills to choose from, but in most cases, you will end up using only a few. Learning this takes time.
Items are not available “at every corner.” For many strong items, you need to farm reputation for hours, collect materials, or visit instances multiple times. You won’t find groups for this via a tool but have to assemble them yourself and travel to the dungeon.
There is a level boost for level 58, but there are several reasons against using the boost. If you are satisfied with the current pace of WoW, you will likely be annoyed by the effort you have to put in Classic.
You can buy a one-time level boost in BC Classic – but you shouldn’t.
Raids are not (or no longer) demanding
Additionally, most content is not really difficult. Even if you don’t know the mechanics, there are guides available online for everything since over 14 years, and players have optimized everything that can be optimized.
That Classic was “harder” back then is mainly because no one knew what to do. With a quick look on the internet, you can easily become a master of the content. Experienced players have gone so far that they completed all raids within 24 hours of release, essentially finishing BC Classic for now.
Nevertheless, a visit to the old world is worthwhile not only because of nostalgia but also to gain new experiences. This applies to both new players and veterans who think they know everything.
MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus invested countless hours in The Burning Crusade back then and still fell in love with the game all over again:
Dead by Daylight has once again declared the “Chaos Days”. A new matchmaking is being tested – and it’s causing quite unfair matches.
Currently, there are extremely chaotic conditions in Dead by Daylight. The new matchmaking is being tested and – as you would expect from Dead by Daylight – it’s going “only so-so”. Frustration and despair make the game suitable only for those who really enjoy suffering.
What’s happening? Dead by Daylight has turned off the regular matchmaking, which is based on player ranks, for 48 hours. Instead, the developers are testing a “Skill-Based Matchmaking” – that is, an MMR system like many other PvP games already use.
Therefore, it is currently common to see players of different ranks ending up in the same lobby.
What is the purpose? The developers of Dead by Daylight have been trying for years to overhaul the matchmaking in the game. The goal is for each player to receive their own rating for each killer, and then the opponents will be chosen accordingly:
For example, a player who can handle the Nurse very well will face stronger survivors than if they play as the Trapper, with whom they have little experience or rarely hit anyone.
In the long term, the developers hope for a fair matchmaking, as the existing ranks are primarily an indicator of invested time, not of the actual skill of the players.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Is the matchmaking working well? No, so far it doesn’t seem to be. In the first hours since the start of the test, reports have accumulated in the subreddit and the official forum that the quality of players has massively declined. Rank-1 killers with years of experience suddenly face survivors who are spending their first hours in the game.
On the other hand, fresh killer players are also reporting that they are overwhelmed by survivors with the best perks and years of experience without even hitting any of them.
In Dead by Daylight, the “Chaos Days” will last until June 11, 2021. Those who play now should prepare for matches that are quite chaotic. But some DbD players have a masochistic streak anyway…
More about Dead by Daylight on MeinMMO can be found here:
Cortyn says: I played Dead by Daylight for about 4 hours last night and had to hit my head at every match. As a killer, it seemed completely random which opponents I was matched against. Often I had survivors as opponents who – at least they played that way – were starting Dead by Daylight for the first time. When no generators have been completed after several minutes, it usually indicates that you are playing against newcomers.
But also the rounds as a survivor were pure chaos. Facing a completely new killer player as someone with several hundred hours of playtime feels like becoming a nasty bully – without intending to. Yesterday, we pushed more than one killer into a disconnect without really meaning to.
I can only hope that Behaviour learns something from these tests that will help Dead by Daylight in the long run. Because the rounds during these “Chaos Days” are not particularly fun for either side.
What have your experiences been with matchmaking?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The new shooter Battlefield 2042 takes place in a future where the world is in a dire state. The climate catastrophe is in full swing, millions of refugees are roaming the world, Germany is bankrupt, and the European Union has dissolved. According to developer DICE, this is not meant as a political statement. It is all about gameplay.
The world is marked by the “greatest crisis in human history,” climate change. The state of the world is characterized by rising sea levels and hurricanes that are stronger than ever before.
In January 2034, a “global food and fuel shortage” erupts. The resource shortage triggers the “second great depression,” a massive global economic crisis.
By August 2035, it is said: “European Union officially dissolves after the bankruptcy of Germany. “
Ultimately, the catastrophic developments of the 2030s lead to 1.2 billion people becoming stateless (No-Pats). The USA and Russia, as the remaining superpowers, then recruit from the No-Pats to form “elite task forces” and send them into battles for the last resources.
No “social commentary,” just a great setting
This is what EA says about it: In an interview with IGN, Design Director Daniel Berlin is confronted with the fact that Battlefield 2042 already offers a lot of political fodder: Stateless citizens, climate change. He is asked if that is a “socio-political commentary.”
Berlin replies:
“For us, it’s purely a multiplayer game. We have gone down this path to find a narrative where we can show the world through the eyes of a No-Pat. We want to bring more spectacle and let bigger events happen.
The setting fits perfectly. It fits the scale and gives us reasons to travel across the whole world. It serves gameplay purposes only.”
Here are the reactions: The interviewer doubts in the article that Berlin himself believes his answer. It was also felt in Far Cry 6 that games address political themes but then deny it. It is said: “Publishers want players to not trust their own eyes.”
Also on reddit, some users are surprised: One user says it is like in The Division 2. Ubisoft makes a game with a pandemic, filled with weapons, and then says they didn’t make a political statement. The “spineless game companies” apparently fear that Trump supporters won’t buy their games.
Another says: He can understand DICE well in that they distance themselves from anything that could be seen as “political” or “divisive,” after the drama about fighting women in Battlefield 5.
Political stance seems to be considered “toxic” in video games
Now they have a pragmatic attitude towards the climate catastrophe: It just makes a nice backdrop for our shooter. However, they do not want it to be understood as a political statement: “Watch out for the environment.”
There is a legendary quote from basketball player Michael Jordan about why he rarely speaks on politics: “Republicans buy sneakers, too” – Jordan wanted to keep his business with sports shoes intact by not making statements about his political beliefs. Because even supporters of “the other party” should remain his customers.
This slogan apparently still applies to the gaming industry today.
Albion Online is a free-to-play MMORPG from the German developer Sandbox Interactive, which has been gaining popularity in recent years. For some time, it was already playable on mobile devices in Germany, and now the official release for Android and iOS has taken place.
What kind of MMORPG is this? In Albion Online, PvP and the sandbox concept play an important role. You create a character that is not tied to a fixed class or playstyle and explore the game world from an isometric perspective. This world is divided into various instanced areas and cities.
While in the early levels the focus is on getting used to the combat system and crafting, the endgame introduces the PvP aspect. In the highest areas, there is open PvP and even the possibility of losing your equipment in case of death.
Despite the PvP, Albion Online enjoys great popularity:
On Steam, it received 1,534 reviews in the last 30 days, 81% of which were positive
In the last 30 days, there were an average of 8,119 players online on Steam, peaking at 11,790 simultaneously (via Steamcharts)
What’s new? Since the release of Albion Online, the developers have been working on a mobile version of the MMORPG. This officially went online on June 9 for Android and iOS.
How do the PC and mobile versions differ? Basically, the two versions are identical. There is also crossplay and cross-progression, allowing you to easily play with your PC account and utilize all content on mobile as well.
However, there are some minor adjustments in the version for Android and iOS:
There is mobile-specific control with an adapted HUD
You can choose between two control options
The UI has been optimized and offers customizable settings
Additionally, items in the shop cost a bit more due to platform fees
However, you can still shop in the PC store and use the item on mobile nonetheless.
Currently, Albion Online has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in the Google Play Store
In the App Store, the MMORPG even scores 4.4 out of 5 stars
Thus, Albion Online has one of the highest star ratings for mobile MMORPGs. Only Oldschool RuneScape is rated slightly better with 4.5 and 4.6 (among games with at least 1,000 reviews).
In both stores, the game is praised for its good mobile implementation, graphics, and overall gameplay. Some reviews describe Albion Online as the best PvP MMORPG on the market.
However, criticism exists regarding the small buttons on smaller displays and the general visibility of the game. Technical issues such as overheating or crashes are also mentioned as points of criticism.
What do you think about Albion Online? Will you play the MMORPG on your smartphone or remain loyal to the PC version? Feel free to write it in the comments.
Recently, trainers showed developers of Pokémon GO that two Pokémon are missing. Apparently, this is the case again, as at least one more Pokémon is still missing. It had briefly appeared in Pokémon GO before.
Which Pokémon is missing in Pokémon GO? The community on reddit is currently hotly debating what is going on with Galarian Mr. Mime and whether anyone has seen it. It seems to be lost. It was briefly in the game for a paid event in December and was supposed to be made available to everyone afterward.
When did it come to the game? With a special research task in December 2020, Niantic brought Galarian Mr. Mime to the game for the first time. However, the research was only available for a paid ticket. Trainers who did not purchase it could not encounter Galarian Mr. Mime.
What was supposed to happen next? Niantic did not state this clearly. Players assumed it would follow the pattern of other paid tickets: Usually, ticket-exclusive Pokémon become catchable by all trainers after a delay of weeks or months.
This is what trainers are saying: On reddit, trainer Luke9251 asks if Niantic has forgotten Galarian Mr. Mime (via reddit.com). He writes that he hopes to catch the developers’ attention with the post. “To summarize, we have had several paid events with purchasable tickets. And all these Pokémon were made available for free later:
Regigigas only came to EX Raids two weeks after its paid event
Next, we had Genesect, which came to raids in just under 5 months after its paid event. Even with its shiny form
Then there was Victini, which was released for everyone about 2 months after the GO Fest
And then we have Galarian Mr. Mime, almost 6 months after its paid event. There is no sign yet that it will be available soon.”
Galarian Mr. Mime and Pantofrost in Pokémon GO
In the comments on reddit, trainer Amafule mentions another Pokémon. “Also Rotom. It was only available during the GO Fest last summer. But it will likely be treated like Unown” (via reddit.com). There is still no further information from Niantic regarding a release for Rotom .
It is quite possible that Niantic actually forgot about Galarian Mr. Mime and is now acting similarly to what they did with Summer Sawsbuck and Mr. Mime. Sawsbuck received more spawns in the wild and Mr. Mime can be found in Europe in 5km eggs.
Perhaps Niantic has something entirely different planned for the Galarian form of Mr. Mime and is planning a special release.
How would you like the release of Galarian Mr. Mime in Pokémon GO? Would you prefer it to spawn in the wild at an egg event, or would you like raids featuring Galarian Mr. Mime? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.
On September 25, 2009, the MMORPG Aion was released in the West. Since then, it has received many updates and innovations. However, some players wish for the “old Aion” to return. And their wish has been heard, as Aion will now also receive Classic servers like WoW.
What is Aion Classic? The Classic servers are supposed to present content from the game as it was at launch patch. According to NCSoft, this is patch 1.0, but the release in the West took place with patch 1.5 in 2009. You can expect:
PvE content up to level 50
Rift and Fortress battles in PvP
4 basic classes, each branching into further specializations as you level up
However, there will also be adjustments compared to 2019. The client will use version 2.7 to offer some conveniences and balance adjustments. Additionally, the required experience points have been reduced for faster and more relaxed leveling.
The biggest change compared to “Retail Aion” is the fact that you will need a subscription to access the best gear and leveling experience. The free-to-play version comes with significant restrictions.
When will Aion Classic be released? The release of the American servers is planned for June 23, 2021. You can log into the client and create your first character starting from June 16.
Whether Aion Classic will also come to Europe is currently uncertain. We at MeinMMO have contacted the publisher Gameforge and will update the article as soon as we receive any information. However, it is possible to play the American version from Germany, although likely with a worse ping.
The YouTuber Sywo has already checked out Aion Classic in Korea and summarized his opinion:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Aion Classic relies on a mix of subscription and free-to-play, promises no pay-to-win
What does the monetization model look like? Aion Classic uses the so-called Siel’s Aura. This is an account status that is roughly comparable to ESO+:
Siel’s Aura gives you access to 100% of experience points, content like gathering materials, and the ability to trade directly with other players.
30 days of Siel’s Aura cost $15, 90 days cost $42.
Players using Aion as free-to-play will only receive 50% of experience points and will face certain restrictions. For example, you will never be able to obtain the best gear through drops. However, all players automatically receive one hour of Siel’s Aura per day, allowing you to experience the game like a premium player during that time.
You can view the exact restrictions in this overview:
All restrictions for free-to-play accounts.
What about the shop? Aion Classic will have a shop, but it will focus solely on cosmetic content. There will be no pay-to-win options or advantages in the form of boosts.
WoW is celebrating great success with Classic; Aion is also successful in Korea
However, Aion has already found success with Classic servers. These went online on November 11 in Korea, and the MMORPG reached 7th place in the Korean gaming charts. Aion surpassed titles like WoW, Valorant, or Lineage 1. Before the Classic release, it wasn’t even found in the top 30, and now it is still in 8th place (as of June 10 via Gamemeca).
Minecraft has received a new, nasty mob. Goats are really mean because they throw you off cliffs.
The first part of the “Caves & Cliffs” update in Minecraft went live a few days ago. This brought many new, significant changes, but also a few smaller details. One of them is the goats. At first glance, they appear to be completely harmless creatures, but can develop into real killers.
Where can you find goats? With update 1.17, you can find goats in groups of 2 to 3 animals, usually in mountains and highlands. They can also spawn after world creation, but the chance is significantly lower.
What do goats do? Goats live primarily in the mountains and make their existence there. Since they are good climbers, goats can jump up to 10 blocks high and several blocks far without taking fall damage.
Every 30-300 seconds, the goat selects a target (besides other goats) that has not moved in the last few seconds. Then the goat briefly charges a ram attack and then charges at the target. If a creature – or the player – is hit by this, the target is pushed up to 16 blocks in one direction.
Since goats are primarily active in the mountains, such a push can easily be fatal if you are thrown from a high cliff.
Goats show no mercy even to creepers – and like to push them around.
Breeding and milking Minecraft Goats
What benefits do goats have? Goats can be milked, similar to cows. This allows you to fill a bucket with milk that can be used for cooking or to remove negative status effects (like poison) if needed.
Additionally, goats leave behind their horns when they charge at a ram. The horns currently have no significant use but can be used as decoration. Your character can also use the horn to produce a loud sound that strongly resembles the attack signal of raids by illagers.
Can you breed goats? Yes, it is possible. Like most neutral or passive mobs, goats can also be paired and bred.
Goats like grains and can be led with them. If you feed two goats in close proximity to each other, a baby goat will spawn after a while.
As a little joke, Minecraft has also incorporated an old meme. Because all goats have a 2% chance of spawning as a “screaming goat” to wreak havoc in your world. Visually, they are indistinguishable from normal goats, but they sound quite different – just like in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar-IEE_DIEo
However, the screaming goats are not just a big scare when the noise starts. They also pose a much deadlier threat. Because instead of having a cooldown of 30 – 300 seconds on their knockback ram attack, a screaming goat only has a cooldown of 5 – 15 seconds. This can lead to screaming goats tossing your character around nearly permanently. Since goats are primarily found in the mountains, this can quickly become fatal.
If you hear it scream nearby – run. Otherwise, the killer goat will send you straight to the respawn point. Except in a hardcore world, where the goat will gladly end your journey permanently.
Three years ago, the reveal trailer for Battlefield 5 caused a lot of excitement: EA dared to portray fighting women in World War II. Many players were outraged. In the new Battlefield 2042, there are also women in the trailer, but they are not in the foreground: This is much better received by players.
How were the trailers for Battlefield received?
The trailer for Battlefield 5 was released on May 23, 2018, and has since reached 15.8 million views. With 362,000 likes, there are nearly 580,000 dislikes on YouTube.
The trailer for Battlefield 2042 was released yesterday on June 9 and has already garnered 653,559 likes and only a negligible 13,643 dislikes.
The trailer for Battlefield 5 was heavily criticized – Too political, too little historical
The trailer for Battlefield 5 focused on fighting women. The developers were accused of pushing a feminist agenda, even though it did not fit the context of World War II.
Overall, many criticized that a “fantasy version” of World War II was depicted, focusing on close combat weapons and fighting women. Many spoke out against this, feeling cheated about “their Battlefield.”
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
This is the reaction now: Even more than 3 years later, the reveal trailer for Battlefield is being sharply criticized. Battlefield fans are returning to the old trailer after watching the new trailer for Battlefield 2042 and are kicking back:
“I just watched the awesome new Battlefield trailer and wanted to laugh again about this catastrophe.”
“The comparison of how the trailers for Battlefield 5 and Battlefield 2042 are received is like day and night.”
“I came back to watch this after seeing the 2042 trailer. DICE has really learned from the mistakes. I love seeing that.”
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The gaming sector is more diverse than ever before. There are many female players who want to play as women; even men want to play “badass women.” However, Söderlund did not receive thanks for this opinion. The debate about “Women in Battlefield” long overshadowed the discussion about the actual game.
Ultimately, the shadow of the “negative reaction” hovered over Battlefield 5, and the shooter, despite being developed for a long time, could never achieve the success that some titles in the series had before.
With Battlefield 2042, it seems EA has now set aside the diversity thoughts and focused more on commercial success again. In the new trailer, women appear, but rather in the background of the action, even though fighting women in a “futuristic setting” would certainly be more appropriate than in a historical context. Fans like it.
Battlefield 2042 has been officially revealed and the reveal hit like an atomic bomb. Players went crazy with the new trailer. Why is the new trailer being celebrated and has received more likes in an hour than Battlefield 5 in 3 years?
This is what happened: Just before E3 2021, DICE and EA dropped the bomb and revealed the latest installment in the Battlefield series: Battlefield 2042. The first reveal trailer hit like an atomic bomb and has been very well received.
For weeks, the community has been trying to piece together information about the new shooter from leaks, image snippets, and info bites. However, the official reveal exceeded the already high expectations and the reveal was successful. The “culprit” is the trailer, which shows players exactly what they want to see.
Battlefield trailer collects more likes in one hour than BF5 in 3 years
If you had to describe the new trailer in one word, it would probably be action-packed, Hollywood-style produced, phenomenal, cool… oh wait, that’s several words. It’s also difficult to sum up the 5-minute clip in just one word. If it were up to the players, “hype” would fit well.
The trailer features many individual cutscenes that recall the best moments of the series and show how Battlefield “plays out” in the minds of the players.
Footage of action and motorized fun with planes, tanks, or helicopters can be seen, along with explosive gadgets (yes, including robot dogs).
All of this provides a good impression of what players can expect in the large-scale battles.
This is garnished with many different scenarios: ice deserts, sand deserts, urban canyons, as well as close combat action.
Additionally, natural disasters also make an appearance in the trailer. A tornado destroys a skyscraper – the spectacular destruction is already exciting and typical for the series.
The near-future setting also receives a lot of praise.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
So you can join the conversation, here is the official reveal trailer for Battlefield 2042
This is how much the trailer is being received: The reveal trailer is not even a day old (as of June 10 at 8 a.m.), but the first reactions are very positive:
YouTube thumbs clearly speak a language: 628,000 users gave the official reveal trailer of Battlefield 2042 a thumbs up – 12,000 players opted to give a thumbs down like a Roman emperor.
The official reveal trailer of the direct predecessor Battlefield 5 was received quite differently: to date, the clip has received 361,944 thumbs up and devastating 579,575 thumbs down on YouTube.
Viewers make fun of this. The top comment on the new trailer is: “This trailer received more likes in one hour than Battlefield 5 ever did.”
For many viewers, it’s the mix: “I love how serious the setting feels, but all the wacky things provide a cool contrast and remind you: oh, this is a Battlefield game.”
In the Battlefield subreddit (via reddit), the thread with the reveal trailer has gathered over 26,000 upvotes and in 4,500 comments, players express their anticipation, analyze small references, and celebrate what they’ve seen. Users there say, “This is how you do a reveal trailer!”
The reveal is described in such a way that the trailer shows all the possibilities that players will have in the game. When EA announced more information about the new shooter following the trailer, the hype train took off at full speed for many.
MeinMMO has also summarized all the important information about maps, player count, and the release for you outside of the trailer:
Battlefield 2042 focuses on player action during the reveal
“Show me a rendezook!” Particularly one scene in the reveal trailer made Battlefield players go wild:
At minute 3, we see in the trailer how a soldier soars upward with his jet while being pursued by an enemy aircraft.
The pilot ejects from his jet and pulls out a rocket launcher. A devastating shot causes the enemy aircraft to explode.
The now free-flying pilot glides back to his jet and retreats into the safety of the cockpit of his plane to take off as the victor.
A rendezook – now only back to the cockpit
Sounds like an exaggerated action scene that could come from Fast and Furious – but this is a genuine “rendezook”. Gamers use this term to describe the maneuver described. And yes, players have been attempting this since Battlefield 3 (2005) regularly. Well, at least they try and celebrate it when it actually works.
That the trailer incorporates such glorified moments from the community and celebrates the absurdity of Battlefield is very well received on reddit:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Several threads and countless comments celebrate the rendezook in the trailer. A Russian YouTuber reacts most emotionally to the iconic maneuver.
As the two jets climb into the sky, he looks expectantly at the screen and chants multiple times, “show me a rendezook!” When the trailer delivers, all dams break. The YouTuber gestures wildly and even starts to cry (out of joy?). The clip of that garners over 4,000 upvotes in no time and resonates with many:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The rendezook is just one of many examples that the trailer showcases for such “player-created action”. We also see scenes in which, for example, a buggy is repurposed to take down a helicopter. This big sandbox with all its possibilities is the most important feature of the multiplayer for Battlefield fans.
This, along with the modern setting, ensures that players got to see exactly what they love about Battlefield. At least in multiplayer, as the new shooter completely forgoes a single-player campaign (at least at launch).
How did you react to the announcement of the new installment of Battlefield? Are you glad that the setting is finally not in one of the world wars and celebrating the action like half of the internet? Let us know in the comments.
What the players are hyped for: We have good news, the first gameplay will follow shortly at E3 for the new Battlefield 2042. Then DICE can show whether the action in-game hits just as hard and impresses as the reveal promised. Here, MeinMMO has all the important times: Battlefield 2042 Gameplay Reveal – This will be the next must-see for fans
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Some players love to level in WoW Classic. But none quite like this one guy who leveled 60 characters to 60 in just one year.
World of Warcraft, whether Classic or Shadowlands, attracts a lot of different types of players. Everyone sets their own goals and enjoys different content. While some enjoy raiding or PvP, there are also people who have fun leveling and grinding. But they all might pale in comparison to the one player who took leveling to the extreme.
What happened? On the WoW Classic subreddit, user Rommildrey posted a series of screenshots and explained that he had achieved his goal. Even before the pre-patch that changed the XP curve in Classic, he proudly leveled an impressive 60 characters to level 60.
How did he do it? In the probably most grueling way possible: Through grinding mobs exclusively. He didn’t get boosted or complete any quests. For all 60 characters, he just mercilessly cut through hordes of enemies. The only “bonus” he utilized was the rest bonus.
In inns and rest areas, characters regenerate a rest bonus that doubles the XP earned from kills for a while. By constantly rotating between characters, Rommildrey could essentially rely on the rest bonus permanently.
Just one of six screenshots full of level 60 characters.
By the way, he took nearly 316 days of pure gameplay for the 60 characters – which amounts to about 10 hours of daily play since the release of Classic.
His next goal seems to be clear already. He is itching to bring 70 characters to level 70 during the course of Burning Crusade Classic.
The characters are spread across several realms.
What was the result? A whole lot. During the grinding with the 60 characters, he stumbled upon a number of epic random drops. Among them were:
2x Gauntlets of the Blade Master
1x Staff of the Overseer
2x Glimmering Reinwood Staff
45-50 “other epics that were only worth a little”
That’s approximately one epic random drop per character – quite a solid rate.
This is how the community reacts: The other commentators in the WoW subreddit express a mix of astonishment and amused horror. For instance, it is said:
“That’s insane on RuneScape level.”
“Is everything okay with you?”
“Did you actually have fun? Did you never get bored?”
To the last question, Rommildrey replied that he had a lot of free time while leveling in Classic. He could wonderfully watch many series and listen to music on the side, as leveling through pure grinding requires little attention.
What do you think about this “achievement”? A cool thing that really proves endurance? Or a huge waste of life? Let us know in the comments!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The new Battlefield 2042 has now finally been officially presented with a trailer. Now many fans are waiting for the first real gameplay. There hasn’t been any to see yet. But when will it be revealed?
Many have been eagerly waiting for this: Finally, the cat is out of the bag; the new Battlefield has now been officially presented with a trailer.
The game will not come under the name Battlefield 6, as previously speculated, but as Battlefield 2042 and will be a pure multiplayer title. The first-person shooter traditionally relies on large battles with massive maps, military vehicles, and now even 128 players in a match. The setting is set nearly 20 years in the future and places players in a world shaped by the conflict between the superpowers USA and Russia.
How the new Battlefield 2042 is being received: The trailer has mostly caused a stir among fans. What has been seen so far and what we now know about the game has been very well received by fans and interested parties. There is a lot of praise, and the mood is mostly positive. However, one thing is currently bothering many players.
The reveal trailer for Battlefield 2042 is very well received
Battlefield 2042 – When will we see the first gameplay?
Many are now waiting for this: The trailer was spectacular and action-packed, giving a good overview of what players can expect from mid-October, but it did not show one thing – namely real gameplay. And many are now craving exactly that. The trailer has definitely whetted the appetite, but now they want to see gameplay, it is being said everywhere.
When will we see real gameplay? After the reveal on June 9, June 13 will be the next must-see date for Battlefield fans. At the very end of the new trailer, it was revealed that the gameplay reveal will take place on Sunday, June 13. Unfortunately, there is currently no exact time, but at least a good indication.
As a Battlefield fan, this will be your next must-see date
Where will the Battlefield 2042 gameplay be shown? Currently, it is assumed that the gameplay reveal will take place during the E3 2021 – one of the most important video game fairs of the year. This runs from June 12 to June 15 and has several shows scheduled on that Saturday. The first gameplay is likely to be shown as part of the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. That more of Battlefield 2042 will be seen there has already been confirmed by Xbox on Twitter:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
If you want to be there directly: The press conference of Xbox and Bethesda will start on June 13 at 7:00 PM German time and will also be streamed live. Additionally, we at MeinMMO will follow the event live with a ticker and provide updates with current news.
The show is expected to last 1 to 2 hours. However, it is currently unfortunately not known when Battlefield 2042 will be up.
What do you think so far about Battlefield 2042? How do you feel about the reveal trailer of the latest installment in the series? What are you most looking forward to, what are you most curious about? And what are you most worried about so far? Let us know in the comments along with other readers of MeinMMO.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Our author Schuhmann believes: The E3 2021 starts with the announcement of the release of Diablo Immortal (iOS/Android) at the Summer Game Fest on Thursday evening. And Blizzard’s mobile game will be significantly larger than many now expect. Because the actual game has been finished for 2 years now, since then Blizzard has been working on the refinement and on content that will come after the release.
This is what we officially know about the release of Diablo Immortal: We don’t know an exact release date for Diablo Immortal, but during the Activision Blizzard investors call on May 4th, it was said:
When will Blizzard announce the release? We at MeinMMO are betting on Thursday evening, June 10, 2021, starting at 8:00 PM. That’s when the “actual E3” show will take place, which, however, will happen outside of E3.
The event “Summer Game Fest” by Geoff Keighley would be the logical and biggest stage where Activision Blizzard could announce the release of Diablo Immortal. Because another Blizzcon will not take place in 2021. The next “Blizzard event” is not planned until 2022, and Diablo Immortal is supposed to be released by then anyway.
It is also known that Blizzard Entertainment will be present at this event: Blizzard might also show something about Overwatch 2 – since Winston appears in the event trailer. But Diablo Immortal is much closer than Overwatch 2.
Blizzard has to announce the release of Diablo Immortal at some point, especially since the launch must happen within the next 6 months and before that, Blizzard is sure to start several “promo” betas.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The alternative to the surprise presentation on June 10 would be a “own announcement” via trailer in the coming months, without this big stage.
Why does Blizzard need 3 years for a mobile game?
This is why there has been so much commotion about the release: For years, it seemed strange why Blizzard was taking so much time with a mobile game.
Because Diablo Immortal was officially introduced at BlizzCon 2018. At that time, there was a harsh backlash for Blizzard, as the audience in the hall wanted information about the “main game Diablo 4” and felt disappointed to be fed information about Diablo Immortal.
At that time, fans even booed the presenters of Diablo Immortal on stage and asked sharp questions: In 2018, that was a novelty for BlizzCon, which had always been a “good mood” fair before.
In retrospect, it seems confusing why Blizzard introduced a mobile game in 2018 that is supposed to come out in 2021. It is possible that Blizzard actually wanted to release Diablo Immortal in 2019 but later decided to significantly expand and enhance the game.
Perhaps the negative feedback at BlizzCon 2018 was a trigger for that.
Diablo Immortal will be significantly larger than many suspect
Why is it taking so long? All interviews with Blizzard employees indicate that Blizzard is putting much time and effort into Diablo Immortal. They do not view it as a “mobile game” that they casually release, but as a full-fledged experience.
The developers at Blizzard announced in a recent interview that they are already working on content that will appear after the release of Diablo Immortal. New classes, zones, and endgame content are already being created.
Apparently, Blizzard is developing the title “Diablo Immortal” as a full “games-as-a-service” game and is already ensuring that the title will be well taken care of even after the release.
It is quite possible that the base game and foundation of Diablo Immortal has been set since 2019, and that the last two years have been spent polishing and refining the game.
Why is Diablo Immortal so important for Blizzard? The title is supposed to help grow the audience for the “Diablo” brand. Apparently, Blizzard is following the pattern that Activision implemented with “Call of Duty”: With Call of Duty, an extremely successful mobile offshoot (“Call of Duty Mobile”) and an equally successful free-to-play offshoot (“Warzone”) revitalized the brand.
Furthermore, Blizzard desperately needs a major hit after a long drought. Since Overwatch was released in 2016, Blizzard has essentially only re-released old games and released expansions. That can’t last forever.
Update June 11, 10:55 AM: No, Diablo Immortal was unfortunately not presented at the Summer Game Fest. Blizzard only showed a segment of Overwatch 2. So we still have to wait for the release.
I am confident: When Diablo Immortal is shown, it will significantly exceed the low expectations of many mobile skeptics. This is also supported by the reactions to the first tests.
Nvidia has introduced a faster version of the RTX 3070 with the RTX 3070 Ti. But who is this graphics card even worth it for? MeinMMO presents the RTX 3070 Ti in detail and explains what interested parties should pay attention to.
Starting today at 3 PM, you can buy Nvidia’s RTX 3070 Ti. The graphics card is positioned in the mid-price segment:
The RTX 3070 Ti is located below the GeForce RTX 3080 and offers less video memory than the RTX 3080 (8 vs 10 GB VRAM).
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (RRP) for the RTX 3070 Ti is 619 euros, placing it between 3070 (519 euros) and 3080 (719 euros). However, it is expected that the selling prices will be significantly higher.
But how does the performance of the RTX 3070 Ti look, and who is it worth buying the graphics card for when it is available? MeinMMO takes a look at the first tests and explains for whom the graphics card could be worth it from today.
Fast WQHD graphics card, but with strong competition
By now, several independent testers have had the chance to test Nvidia’s new graphics card. Here are some results:
GameStar describes the RTX 3070 Ti as a powerful graphics card that could close the gap between RTX 3070 and RX 6800 (via GameStar.de). While the RX 6800 offers slightly better performance and larger memory, gamers get powerful ray tracing cores (tensor cores) with the RTX 3070 Ti.
ComputerBase refers to the RTX 3070 Ti as a “mini-upgrade” (via ComputerBase.de): The RTX 3070 Ti delivers good performance but offers hardly any notable improvements over the regular RTX 3070 at a significantly lower efficiency.
HardwareLuxx states in its test that Nvidia has achieved its goal of positioning a graphics card closer to the RX 6800, but the gap to the regular RTX 3070 is still too small (via Hardwareluxx.de). The price increase from the RTX 3070 to the Ti version is reasonable, but buyers must ultimately decide whether they want to pay the extra cost or not.
The online magazine The Verge sees the greatest competition primarily in the Radeon RX 6800 (via theverge.com). The RX 6800 not only offers slightly better performance but also significantly more video memory. The RTX 3070 Ti would have benefited from significantly more memory to stand out from the competition.
How fast is the RTX 3070 Ti? In WQHD, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti provides 5 percent more average FPS than the GeForce RTX 3070. The RTX 3080 is 19 percent ahead of the RTX 3070 Ti. The RX 6800 is also faster than the RTX 3070 Ti (+5 %).
In Full HD, the differences between WQHD and Full HD are hardly noticeable, as the graphics cards are closely matched. In 4K, the gap between the RTX 3070 Ti and the RTX 3070 grows to about 9 percent.
The performance of the RTX 3070 Ti in comparison (via ComputerBase.de).
This is why there is criticism for the video memory: Nvidia’s decision to equip the RTX 3070 Ti with only 8 GB of video memory has faced criticism.
Especially regarding ray tracing, it is still uncertain how future-proof 8 GB of video memory will be. A RTX 3070 Ti with 16 GB of video memory would be significantly more attractive than the current model, which is why many testers see the RX 6800 with 16 GB of memory as the better graphics card—when you disregard ray tracing.
Also, the GeForce RTX 3080 is in a better position with its 10 GB of video memory, as it offers a bit more memory, which is sufficient in most cases.
According to our colleagues at GameStar, the 8 GB will not be a problem for current games, but that could change in the future (via GameStar.de).
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or Radeon RX 6800 – which graphics card is the better choice?
What is the Radeon RX 6800? The Radeon RX 6800 has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of 579 euros and is the direct competitor to the Nvidia RTX 3070. The RTX 3070 Ti is slightly more expensive with an RRP of 599 euros.
Like the two RTX 3070 models, the Radeon RX 6800 is a graphics card aimed at gamers who want to game in Full HD with high framerates or in WQHD.
The Radeon RX 6800 offers about 7 – 9 percent more performance compared to the RTX 3070 in UHD (via ComputerBase.de). The RTX 3070 Ti is thus approximately at the level of the RX 6800. However, the AMD graphics card is significantly more efficient than the Nvidia card.
Who should buy which graphics card? The Radeon RX 6800 is particularly energy-efficient and offers twice as much video memory with 16 GB compared to the RTX 3070 Ti (8 GB). The Radeon graphics card is also an option if you want to try 4K and offers more than enough performance for WQHD.
Currently, you cannot bypass Nvidia for ray tracing and DLSS. Nvidia offers better performance in ray tracing, while AMD (still) does not have a competitive alternative for DLSS. However, this could change when AMD’s DLSS alternative is officially launched at the end of June.
Who is the RTX 3070 Ti worth it for?
You want the performance of an RX 6800 but want to benefit from ray tracing and especially DLSS.
Ray tracing and DLSS are important purchasing reasons for you.
You want to game in WQHD or benefit from high triple-digit framerates in Full HD or try 4K once.
Who is the RTX 3070 Ti not worth it for?
If you want to game in 4K or higher resolutions. In this case, the RTX 3080 or a RX 6800 XT would be more advisable.
If 8 GB of video memory is not sufficient for you in the long term.
If you want to forgo high ray tracing performance and mature DLSS.
If you want to switch from a GTX 1070 or GTX 970, and may need a new power supply here. Then the RTX 3070, with similar performance and better efficiency, is the better choice.
How good is the availability of the RTX 3070 Ti? Whether you can find an RTX 3070 Ti in stores and buy it at a reasonably fair price is something we cannot promise you.
The sale of the RTX 3070 Ti starts on June 10 at 3 PM. The models of the RTX 3080 Ti cost about twice the MSRP at launch, so you should also expect prices starting from 999 euros for the RTX 3070 Ti. Custom models, meaning graphics cards from board manufacturers, often cost more than the Founders models.
With the first trailer and the official reveal of Battlefield 2042, we finally know where the game’s journey is headed. One reason for skepticism for many is that the shooter has also been announced for the last-gen consoles PS4 and Xbox One. How significant will the differences to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S be?
That’s what makes it so exciting: Many players are worried due to the announcement for PS4 and Xbox One. They fear that the new Battlefield could be held back technically by the older systems and may not fully utilize the capabilities of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
With the reveal of the latest Battlefield installment, we now know how big the differences will ultimately be. These mainly concern the size of the maps and the number of players.
However, these differences alone could mean that Battlefield 2042 on the old consoles may become a very different shooter. We summarize what is already known about the differences.
Smaller maps and significantly fewer players per match on Xbox One and PS4
That’s why Battlefield 2042 will be a different game on last-gen: During a presentation, the Battlefield developers from DICE confirmed that Battlefield 2042, despite being released for the old console generation, was primarily designed from the outset for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Therefore, up to 128 players will be able to play on the map. However, Xbox One and PS4 must settle for a maximum of up to 64 players. In total, only half the number of players will be available on the maps of Battlefield 2042 on last-gen.
Moreover, there is the biggest difference between the platforms. The maps of Battlefield 2042 are said to be extremely large according to known information. Significantly larger than what is known from previous Battlefield titles. However, this will only be true for the versions for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.
The maps on PS4 and Xbox One will only be a portion of the new maps and will be significantly smaller.
Will the last-gen version be worse because of this? Half the players per match and significantly smaller maps – that doesn’t sound great at first. How this will affect the final game remains to be seen. DICE promises that other features like “Levolution” will also be included.
What does “Levolution” mean? This refers to a feature in Battlefield 2042 that veterans may already know from Battlefield 4. The maps will change due to external events like tornadoes or sandstorms during the match. In Battlefield 2042, however, this is supposed to happen in a much more organic way and feel less scripted.
The impact on the gameplay could be drastic. In the reveal trailer, for example, you can see a whirlwind that tosses players and vehicles around like toys and can change the course of a match.
When does Battlefield 2042 come out? The shooter is set to be released on October 22. Those who purchase the Ultimate Edition can start a week earlier – on October 15. If you are subscribed to the “EA Play” service, you will have access to a 10-hour trial starting from October 15.
Will there be an open beta? There is supposed to be an open beta, but no release date is known yet.
Recently, ARK: Survival Evolved completed the last chapter of its main story with Genesis Part 2. But how is the DLC received by players? MeinMMO summarizes what is rated well and what is less well.
What is ARK Genesis Part 2? The DLC brought with it the last story chapter. If you are not exactly sure what it is all about, you can find the entire story of ARK and Genesis up to now on MeinMMO.
In addition, several extensive innovations and features come into play. This includes the probably largest map of ARK to date. Here is an overview of the contents:
The Eden Zone, a new starting area for beginners with all necessary resources for survival
Tek Trenches, a kind of bridge between biomes and possibly the rings of the world
Rockwell’s Garden and a biome that seems to have merged with Rockwell himself
New creatures like the Astrodelphis, a space dolphin that you can ride
New weapons like net projectiles, the Tek bow with special arrows, and a minigun
Tools, structures, and cosmetics
Here you can find a trailer for the DLC:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The reactions to the DLC have been very mixed on Steam and Reddit. We show you some voices regarding ARK Genesis Part 2.
Voices on ARK Genesis Part 2 – From frustration to enthusiasm, everything is present
This is how the DLC is received on Steam: The DLC was released on June 3rd, so there are only a few reviews on Steam. However, there are some reviews that can provide a picture of the DLC. Here, there are already significant differences.
Overall, there have been around 272 positive reviews since the release on June 3rd.
This stands in contrast to 312 negative ratings (via steampowered.com).
The negative ratings thus outweigh, though only by a small margin.
LemonLoli writes a completely devastating review: “This final chapter serves as a constant reminder that you, the players, do not matter to Wildcard.” The player particularly criticizes that assets were probably reused for the map. The enemy AI and spawn points of hostile dinosaurs were also noted negatively (via steampowered.com).
Steam user Pondo, on the other hand, criticizes that the DLC ignores part of what makes ARK what it is: “The DLC cut out a large part of the content and progression of Ark from the start.” He justifies this by stating that you start with the tech armor directly at the beginning of Genesis Part 2, making any taming of flying reptiles and collecting of resources unnecessary (via steampowered.com).
The positive voices strongly show how widely the opinions of many players differ on these points. User Sloonzo rates the map positively: “Genesis Part 2 has blown me away so far. The map is huge and diverse. The atmosphere and design of the map are beautiful!”
Also, the criticized starting equipment is viewed positively by others. User Xur’s Oiled Cheeks writes about it: “…it really enhances the experience of every player to start in the ‘endgame’ without having to mod or cheat.” (via steampowered.com).
What is the conclusion? Whether you like the DLC depends largely on your own expectations. Those who hope for an experience like in the standard game, where you have to work your way up from scratch, may be disappointed.
But if you want a kind of best-of of ARK, you could be happy with Genesis Part 2 and the last story chapter.
But what do you think of the DLC? Do you like the contents? Discuss with us in the comments.
With Project TL, a new MMORPG by NCSoft is currently in development. New details have now been shared, relating to the costs and the release of the game.
What is Project TL? The new MMORPG is strongly reminiscent of Lost Ark and Diablo. Project TL is intended to be an action game where you fight from an isometric perspective. It is supposed to offer a destructible environment, among other things.
Originally announced as Lineage Eternal and thus as the successor to the successful MMORPG series from Korea. However, due to the poor reviews in the initial tests, the game was completely overhauled. The introduction and the grind were particularly seen as weak.
Since 2018, it has been known as Project TL. However, how exactly it plays is still unknown. Lineage Eternal originally offered the possibility to play multiple heroes and switch between characters using F1 to F4.
What’s new? The Korean site ChosunBiz has gathered new details about the game and also asked NCSoft itself. This concerned trademark rights, public tests, and the platforms on which Project TL is expected to be released (via Chosun Biz).
American market has high priority, first tests are to take place in 2021
What information was shared? According to the Korean site, the developer NCSoft has now secured the trademark rights to TL and TL: Origin in America. It is therefore assumed that TL: Origin will also be the name of the MMORPG.
In general, America is said to be an important market for NCSoft, with the global release of Project TL planned. This also fits with the various platforms of the game. The new MMORPG is supposed to be available for PC, but also for the consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X. However, consoles are not as widespread in Korea as in our region.
Black Knight’s Bastion, one of the few images shared about Project TL so far.
What do we know about beta and release? The article states that the release is important for NCSoft. Therefore, the first tests with users outside the company are to take place in the second half of 2021, as Jang-wook Lee, head of investor relations at NCSoft, revealed:
We plan a large-scale internal test in the second half of this year. Additionally, it’s important for us to confirm the release schedule quickly.
Jang-wook Lee to Chosun Biz.
Whether these tests will take place only in Korea or worldwide is currently unknown.
How much did the new MMORPG cost NCSoft? Project TL has been in development since 2011, making it nearly 10 years in the works. And that time is said to have come at a significant price.
According to Chosun Biz, the MMORPG is said to have already cost over 100 billion won (equivalent to 74.52 million euros).
What do you think of Project TL? Does the MMORPG generally pique your interest, or are you more excited about Lost Ark or Diablo 4?
