Fortnite: Here you can find all new bosses and the mythic impulse rifle

Fortnite: Battle Royale has introduced new weapons with Season 7 Chapter 2 (Update 17). This includes a mythical version that you can get from a specific boss. You can find out where to locate the boss as well as other end bosses and their loot here.

What bosses and mythical weapons are in Season 7? Update 17 with Season 7 Chapter 2 is here and aliens are attacking the island with their UFOs. There are also three boss opponents and a mythical weapon left by the most dangerous end boss. The new bosses are:

  • A punk named Riot
  • A rabbit guy named Giggimon
  • Dr. Slone, the leader of the IO

You will receive the new mythical weapon – a particularly powerful pulse rifle – from Dr. Slone.

Where can I find Dr. Slone and how do I defeat her? If you want to rid Dr. Slone of her special rifle, you need to head to Corny Complex. Don’t be fooled by the rural surroundings, because in the large farmhouse north of the location there is a restroom to the right of the entrance on the ground floor.

This is a secret access to the hidden research complex of the IO underneath the house. There you will also immediately find Dr. Slone. She is a tough opponent – so make sure you have enough ammunition. In battle, Slone occasionally creates clones and IO guards may also intervene.

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Here are the three bosses to be found.

What can the mythical pulse rifle do? The weapon you receive at the end from Dr. Slone is a significant upgrade over a regular pulse rifle, which deals less damage and reloads slower:

  • Damage: 38
  • Magazine: 16 shots
  • Fire rate: 4.2
  • Reload time: 2.6775 seconds

The other bosses in Season 7 Chapter 2

Where can I find Riot? Riot is loitering in the southeast of the new map, by the bridge between Misty Meadows and Catty Corner. If you defeat him, you will receive an epic heavy assault rifle from him.

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Where can I find Giggimon? The rabbit rascal Giggimon has hidden himself on the small island in the northwest at the lighthouse. If you take him down, you will receive an epic assault rifle!

If you prefer searching for alien artifacts instead of the new weapons and bosses, then you will surely find what you are looking for in our guide. Read our article on alien artifacts to see where all the locations are on the map of Season 7 Chapter 2 of Fortnite. Have fun searching!

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E3 2021: What to Expect at Ubisoft Forward – All Information about the Big Ubi Show

Ubisoft will traditionally hold a press conference at this year’s gaming fair E3. As part of the big show Ubisoft Forward, there will be news about existing and new games from the publisher. MeinMMO summarizes what is currently known about this event and what fans can expect.

What is Ubisoft Forward? The E3 2021 is about to start – one of the most important video game fairs of the year. This time, the fair takes place from Saturday, June 12th to Tuesday, June 15th – in purely digital form. During this time, various well-known game developers will hold their press conferences.

The big publisher Ubisoft is also traditionally part of the event, which has numerous huge franchises like Rainbow Six, Far Cry, Ghost Recon, Assassin’s Creed, and The Division in its portfolio. During the Ubisoft Forward show, new games are set to be unveiled and news about ongoing games will be presented. Additionally, some surprises from Ubisoft have also been promised.

All you need to know about the Ubisoft Forward press conference 2021

When does Ubisoft Forward take place? The big Ubisoft show will take place on the evening of June 12th in 3 parts:

  • There will be a pre-show starting at 8:00 PM German time
  • The main event, i.e. the actual press conference by Ubisoft, will start at 9:00 PM
  • There will be an aftershow starting at 10:00 PM

How can you follow Ubi Forward? On one hand, there will be an E3 Live Stream (on YouTube) for the Ubisoft press conference. Alternatively, you can also watch the show on the Ubisoft event page. Additionally, we at MeinMMO will cover the event for you live in a ticker and also provide current news.

Here you can watch the official trailer for Ubisoft Forward 2021:

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What will be shown at the Ubi Forward press conference?

Ubisoft itself speaks of various content like information on fan favorites, new announcements, and a few surprises. The following is currently known:

Pre-Show: There will be news on

  • For Honor
  • Trackmania
  • The Crew 2
  • Brawlhalla
  • Watch Dogs: Legion
  • and more

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Rainbow Six Extraction Finka Title
Rainbow Six Quarantine has been renamed Extraction for obvious reasons

Main Event: Here, the major announcements will take place, updates for large ongoing titles will be presented, and some surprises will be sprinkled in. Among other things, you can expect:

Moreover, there will be news on existing titles such as

  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
  • and Rainbow Six Siege

There will also be news about

  • the “Apple TV+” series Mythic Quest
  • as well as the upcoming movie Werewolves Within

by Ubisoft Film & Television.

Post-Show: Here you can expect among other things:

  • a community briefing from the Rainbow Six Siege community team
  • deeper insights into announced content from the main event
  • some more revelations – for example, streamer talismans, a community artist package, or “Sixth Guardian” charity package partnerships
BattleCat is said to connect three major Ubisoft franchises

Rumors: Currently, there is a rumor that one of the announced surprises could be a new team-based, competitive first-person shooter named BattleCat.

The alleged PvP game is said to bridge three major franchises from Ubisoft (Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell, and The Division) and play in the style of Overwatch. A recently surfaced leak suggests that Ubisoft is already working on the title and may announce it during E3 2021.

Everything we know so far about it can be found here: E3 Rumor: Ubisoft is working on a PvP shooter where Splinter Cell, Division, and Ghost Recon collide

Additionally, the following speculations about the Ubi Forward press conference are circulating:

  • A new DLC for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla could be announced
  • We might finally get first details on the mysterious big update for Ghost Recon Breakpoint planned for the end of 2021
  • Some also hope for the announcement of a new Splinter Cell – even though there are no concrete signs for that yet
Unfortunately, there will not be any news on the recently announced The Division Heartland

Bad news for fans of The Division

This might disappoint some: Those who were hoping for news regarding The Division will unfortunately be left disappointed at this year’s E3. There will be no fresh details concerning new content for The Division 2, nor for the new free-to-play shooter The Division: Heartland. This was announced by the responsible development teams on Twitter prior to E3:

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Information on these contents is expected to follow at a later time.

What do you think of the currently known program of the Ubi Forward press conference? Is there anything you are particularly looking forward to or hoping for? What do you think will be among the surprises? Let us know and other readers of MeinMMO in the comments.

By the way, Which conferences at E3 2021 are you generally most looking forward to?

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Genshin Impact: 5 new promo codes that you can redeem now for Patch 1.6

In Genshin Impact there are 3 promo codes that you can redeem for Patch 1.6. They provide you with free Primogems, the premium currency of the RPG, as well as additional rewards. We at MeinMMO will reveal what the codes are and how you can redeem them.

What are these codes?

  • GS6ACJ775KNV – 60 Primogems
  • SBNBUK67M37Z – 30 Primogems and 5x Hero’s Wit
  • GENSHINGIFT – 50 Primogems and 3x Hero’s Wit
  • GenshinEpic – 10,000 Mora, 10x Hero’s Wit, 5 Enhancement Ores, various dishes
  • GenshinGalaxy – 10,000 Mora, 10x Hero’s Wit, 5 Enhancement Ores, various dishes

Note: These codes have been available for several days. However, the codes can still be redeemed (tested on June 9 at 10:30 AM), so returning players with Patch 1.6 can redeem them directly.

How do you redeem the code? To redeem the code, you need to have reached Adventure Rank 10 in the game. They cannot be used before that. The redemption itself is very simple:

  • Log in on the official website 
  • Go to “Redeem Codes”
  • Select your region
  • Enter your character name
  • Paste the code
  • And you will receive your reward in-game
Genshin Impact Promo Code Redeem
This is how you redeem the promo code on the website.

Alternatively, you can also redeem the code in-game now. Also, since Patch 1.1 for Genshin Impact you can also use codes on the PS4. This only works in-game.

Go to the settings (the gear icon) in the game and second to last you’ll find the “Account” button. There you can redeem the gift code.

Promo Code Redeem Genshin Impact Ingame
This is how you redeem the promo code in-game.

Primogems and additional experience points

What are Primogems? Primogems are one of the most important currencies in the game. You can use them to either make use of the gacha system with the wishes and hope for new characters or to buy “Original Resin.”

The resin is needed in the endgame to defeat bosses or to sift through spheres for materials. An adjustment to the resin is planned for Patch 1.3.

By far the quickest and easiest way to obtain Primogems is through real money. In addition to spending actual money, you can also farm Primogems in-game, for example, through daily missions, quests, or treasure chests.

What do the other rewards provide?

  • Mora is the in-game currency of the game
  • Hero’s Wit gives your characters experience points. Each use grants you 20,000 XP.
  • Adventurer’s Experience is the little brother of Hero’s Wit. This gives you 5,000 XP when used.

Recently, Genshin Impact introduced two new characters. All info about that: Genshin Impact introduces 2 new characters – That’s what Sayu and Ayaka can do.

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Hearthstone: Grandmaster rage quit in the “most important game of his life”, disappoints everyone

The 20-year-old Frenchman Zakarya “xBlyzes” Halil intentionally ended his game in Hearthstone on the biggest stage when he was losing. This is known as “rage quitting” and is considered frowned upon. The Hearthstone Grandmaster was disappointed with his defeat and let it out. On Twitter, many users express disappointment at his behavior, calling it “unsportsmanlike.”

This is a Grandmaster in Hearthstone: They are the 48 best Hearthstone players in the world – there can never be more. The 48 Grandmasters are spread across 3 regions.

It is considered incredibly difficult to rise to this rank of Grandmaster. Only a few positions are contested each year.

It has been strongly criticized that really only these 48 individuals can earn money in the esports of Hearthstone: There is little money to be made with other tournaments when Blizzard operates such a “Champions League”. Blizzard has thereby created Hearthstone as an “elite esports,” it was said.

Frenchman rage quits in hopeless position after 40 minutes

This is what the Grandmaster did: The 20-year-old Frenchman xBlyzes was in the final of the European Hearthstone Grandmaster tournament and played against the Spaniard David “Frenetic” Neila. The series against the Spaniard went to the deciding match 5: It was a mirror match Rogue against Rogue.

However, in the last seconds of the nearly 40-minute series, xBlyzes was clearly defeated: It was clear that he would die on the opponent’s next turn. He simply had no useful cards left in hand and his opponent had so many creatures on the board that the Frenchman was sure to lose.

So he put on a blank expression and simply disconnected from the server: The Grandmaster pulled off a rage quit.

He did not give his opponent the satisfaction of defeating him, but made him wait for him to be officially declared the winner due to “opponent’s timeout”.

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This is how the casters reacted: The casters said it was “typical for Blyzes” – his rage quitting was a type of surrender that still made the opponent suffer.

It is “cruel” to make the opponent wait until the referee declares him the champion.

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Users find behavior simply “unsportsmanlike”

This is how others reacted: On Twitter, one user said, “Apparently there is no word in French for unsportsmanlike behavior. You had a great tournament. But how you finished it was just trash.”

The Grandmaster then said, “I’m sorry I was angry because I lost the most important match of my life.”

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At the moment, it is still unclear whether Blizzard will punish this behavior.

Another Grandmaster drew Blizzard’s ire in 2019 because he had more important things to attend to during a Hearthstone match:

Hearthstone: Blizzard reacts irritably to distracted Grandmaster

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Wow, Overwatch, Diablo: Battle.net receives global friends lists

Blizzard puts the “Think Globally” into practice and ensures that your friends list works globally – unfortunately not in the way many would like.

After brief maintenance of the Battle.net software, there is now a new feature. All players of World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo and all other Battle.net games can now maintain a significantly larger friends list and keep in touch more easily. The friends lists and some associated features are now global.

What does that mean? From today, your friends lists for the regions Europe, Asia, and America are consolidated into a global friends list.

This way, Blizzard continues to implement one of its 8 ideals. Because “Think Globally” is one of Blizzard’s core values. A community that is connected across the globe should therefore be an important part of it.

What can you do with the new friends? Basically, everything necessary for communication. You can:

  • chat with these friends on Battle.net
  • add them to chat groups
  • see what game they are currently playing

Previously, this was only possible through detours, such as opening the Battle.net app multiple times with different accounts. But even then, you had to manage multiple friends lists to stay in touch with acquaintances worldwide – or simply use other programs like Discord.

Can you now play with friends from other regions? No. The games are still separated by region. Although there has long been a cross-realm feature in World of Warcraft, it is limited to one region each. So you can play with players from other European realms, but not with players from Asian or American realms.

Many players hope that this is just a first step and that features will be expanded in the future, allowing for interaction within the games across all regional boundaries.

However, as of now, there are no signs from Blizzard that such a merger of the regions is planned within the games.

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CoD Mobile is damn successful – Activision is simply building another one

With Call of Duty: Mobile, the CoD series has been successfully brought to smartphones. Activision apparently wants to build on this.

What’s happening at Activision: Apparently, Activision intends to significantly expand its mobile division. Currently, there are several job postings on the developers’ official website seeking individuals for the new in-house studio “Activision Mobile”.

Activision Mobile is expected to participate in the live operations of Call of Duty Mobile, but also produce new AAA mobile titles: “We are looking for developers with mobile and PC backgrounds who are passionate about their work and, like us, believe in realizing the potential of mobile gaming,” it states.

And thanks to the job postings, the studio’s first project is also known.

Call of Duty gets another mobile spin-off

The job posting shows: Not much specific information is revealed in the job posting, but a new CoD spin-off seems to have high priority. “Our first project is a new AAA mobile title in the Call of Duty franchise,” it explains.

In fact, the first steps appear to have already been taken: “In collaboration with Activision studios worldwide, work has begun on a new AAA mobile game in the Call of Duty series.” What this game might look like is still open.

How successful CoD is on smartphones: That Activision wants to continue building on the mobile division is hardly surprising. After all, the shooter broke all records upon release.

Over time, Call of Duty Mobile, developed by TiMi Studios, gathered more players and broke the 500 million downloads mark in May 2021 (via Call of Duty). The free-to-play game has reportedly generated over a billion dollars in revenue (via CharlieIntel).

A new spin-off could build on this. What this might look like is still open. Speculations about a dedicated version of Warzone for smartphones have been circulating for some time. However, there is still no official information on this.

Also, outside of the mobile world, there is a lot happening with Call of Duty. Warzone is still very popular. However, this does not apply to some player types you can encounter in CoD Warzone.

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The first major MMORPG 2021 is coming tomorrow

The new MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis has a global release date. Already in April, the release was announced for June, and now we know the specific day.

Update June 8: The Steam page for Phantasy Star Online 2 has been updated to New Genesis. Additionally, you can already download a patch with over 30 gigabytes of new files.

When will New Genesis be released? The release of the new game is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9. Instead of the usual maintenance of Phantasy Star Online 2, New Genesis will be installed. The usual maintenance is also expected to take place a few days earlier.

The release of New Genesis essentially consists of two parts:

  • On one hand, the old PSO 2 will be graphically revamped and moved to a new engine
  • On the other hand, completely new content will be released that can be played with New Genesis. This takes place 1,000 years after the actual story of PSO 2 and looks graphically much better

All info about New Genesis can be found summarized here: That’s why MMORPG fans should keep Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis on their radar.

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All info about PSO 2: New Genesis

On which platforms will New Genesis be released?

PSO 2 is already available on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) and Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. New Genesis will be released for the same platforms.

What payment model does New Genesis use?

Like PSO 2, the new version New Genesis will also be free-to-play.

What classes will New Genesis start with?

New Genesis will only offer 6 different classes at launch:
Hunter, Fighter, Ranger, Gunner, Force, and Techer.

However, there were additional classes in PSO 2. These will be added in August, fall, and winter.

Will there be a German localization for New Genesis?

Although there has been no concrete denial so far, PSO 2 itself was only available in English, the beta was only held in English, and nothing indicates that a German localization will be released.

Can you secure advantages for New Genesis already?

Yes, some content from Phantasy Star Online 2 can be carried over to the new New Genesis. This involves many cosmetic items that you can unlock in the predecessor and thus also obtain for New Genesis.

In this context, several events in PSO 2 that are intended to prepare for New Genesis are currently running and will provide you with more XP or other rewards (via PSO 2).

However, currencies, materials, and other items that could provide you with a gameplay advantage will not be carried over.

What happens in PSO 2 New Genesis after the release?

The developers have already announced a roadmap for the time after the release. This includes new regions, a higher level cap, and new classes. You can find the first content in the image below.

PSO 2 New Genesis Roadmap
The planned roadmap for New Genesis.

The first of many MMORPGs in 2021

What else is happening in 2021? In addition to Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, several new MMORPGs are planned for 2021:

What do you think about the MMORPG year 2021? Will you play New Genesis or one of the other MMORPGs?

We have summarized all the highlights of the year for you here: 13 reasons why MMORPG fans can look forward to 2021.

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Starfield, Halo and Co. – What we expect from Microsoft & Bethesda at E3

Microsoft and Bethesda will jointly hold a press conference at E3 2021 to present some games. At least three major titles are highly likely, but there may also be one or two surprises. Find out here what the show on Sunday is expected to bring will.

This year, Microsoft and Bethesda will jointly present new games and information at E3. Both shows have previously been highlights at their fairs. And since Microsoft has purchased Bethesda, the conference is expected to be even more interesting this year.

Both companies have huge franchises in their portfolio, such as the Halo series, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, or Age of Empires. So far, there is no concrete information about what will be announced at E3, but the hints about specific games are becoming more frequent.

Starfield, Halo, and Forza – The big announcements

These are the potential highlights: Starfield is the big new RPG from Bethesda and has been announced since 2018. After the first trailer is already three years old, the development should be advanced enough to announce a release in 2021. Starfield is also one of the hottest rumors of E3 2021.

For Halo Infinite, it is already known that it is supposed to be released this year, only a date is missing. Since the Halo series is extremely popular and players have been waiting for new content since 2018, Halo will definitely be one of the highlights of the press conference.

The third major announcement currently rumored is Forza Horizon 5, the new installment in the popular racing game series. However, since there is no information about the game yet, we only expect an announcement that it is coming, and perhaps a trailer—not with information about a release or even gameplay.

How likely is that? At least Halo and Starfield are more or less confirmed and teased by Microsoft itself. In the image announcing the show, both Master Chief from Halo and the Starfield logo can be seen, indicating the announcement of both games or at least more information.

Betehsda Microsoft E3 Banner
The banner for the showcase. Above, Halo is clearly visible, while Starfield is hidden in the lower left.

Forza had its last installment in 2018 with Forza Horizon 4, and the series is among the most popular racing games ever. Since Microsoft has not released anything in a while, the chances are good that racing fans will also receive new content.

By the way: Bethesda surprised and delighted many fans in 2015 with Fallout 4. The game was released in the same year as its announcement. If the developers attempt something like that again, Starfield could still release in 2021.

Wolfenstein, DOOM, and more – What else is coming?

These are more possible games: Since both Microsoft and Bethesda own numerous franchises for which a new installment could be released, further smaller announcements are also possible.

Wolfenstein was last supplied in 2019 with Youngblood, a co-op spin-off of the series. However, the last “real” part of the series was released in 2017 with New Colossus. E3 could hold something for all fans of the series.

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DOOM received its latest successful installment, Eternal , only in 2020 but has since been fed with DLCs. After the DLC “The Ancient Gods – Part Two” concluded the story, there could also be new information here, perhaps about a new DLC or expansion. Possible announcements also include:

  • the release date for Age of Empires 4, which is supposed to be released in the fall
  • Psychonauts 2, which is also supposed to come in 2021, but has already been postponed twice
  • Hello Blade 2, one of the exclusive games for the new Xbox Series X and PC
  • Fallout: New Vegas 2, now that both Bethesda and Obsidian belong to Microsoft

In contrast, unlikely are The Elder Scrolls 6, which is still in development, and the new Indiana Jones game, which just started in early 2021. There may be short updates, although E3 is generally used for big announcements.

When and where can I watch? The press conference will take place on Sunday, June 13, at 7:00 PM German time. How long the presentation will last is still unknown—but probably about an hour or a little longer. The conferences of recent years have lasted that long.

You can watch through the respective streams on Twitch and YouTube or on our MAX channel. In our special, you will find out all the dates for E3 2021 and how you can watch.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 08.06. – A new Iron Banner starts in Season 14

Destiny 2 offers you good opportunities to grab additional top loot starting today, June 8th. What does the new Weekly Reset offer Guardians as reasons to log in during Season 14?

What’s coming in the action MMO: Destiny 2 is in the middle of Season 14, the Season of the Splicer. A quick look at the roadmap reveals that there is something for both PvE players and Crucible acrobats – though more snacks rather than large content chunks:

  • A new Expunged mission is ready, where you hack deeper into the Vex network.
  • As usual, you need to first visit the Splicer Servitor in the H.E.L.M. and will access the new labyrinth during the quests.
  • For PvP fans, the Iron Banner event takes place for one week.
  • A good opportunity to increase your power level, so visit Lord Saladin in the Tower and take the top bounties with you.
  • Bungie has now ensured that the two new Iron Banner weapons “Riiswalker” (shotgun) and “Archon’s Thunder” (LMG) are in the loot pool and can be acquired via tokens.
  • In keeping with the Iron Banner, you will earn additional Valor points for PvP matches throughout the week.

This week seems to be quiet – but we thought the same for the last Weekly Reset. Suddenly, there was one of the best storylines ever and a new cutscene in a dark look; we are excited. And then there was the biggest Stasis nerf so far, which is being actively discussed.

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Key information on activities from June 8th to June 15th

In Nightfall: The Final Trial, you fight your way through the Prison of Elders in the strike:

  • Guardians of Nothing (at the end, the big Servitor awaits)

The exclusive Trial weapon, the iconic Mordinstrument Inequity (eng. Hung Jury), awaits as a reward. What the weapon has to offer in Destiny, MeinMMO has analyzed here.

Playlist Strikes with these modifiers are waiting for you:

  • Arc Burn
  • Heavyweight
  • Blackout

Don’t forget: The elemental burn will remain the same throughout the week; the other two will rotate daily.

Crucible: Lord Shaxx sends you together with Lord Saladin into these modes:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Glory Survival
  • Glory Survival: Freelance
  • Iron Banner
  • Conflict

Petra Venj can be found in the “Rheasilvia” area of the Dreaming City – so the maximum curse is active (Week 3). Additionally, the 1st Ascendant Challenge awaits you.

Sources for top loot in Season 14 of Destiny 2

This is the new max level: In the Season of the Splicer, the max power level of your gear increases to 1,320. This is a rather small jump of only +10 (from the previous Season 13). This should reduce the annoying grind, and if you were diligent in Season 13, you only need to play the pinnacle activities to boost your level.

Here you will find top loot (Pinnacle Gear) that can take you above 1,310:

  • Reach at least 100,000 points as a team in the Nightfall: The Final Trial (+2)
  • Simulation: Exo Challenge (+2)
  • Omen Mission (+2)
  • Prophecy Dungeon (+2)
  • Herald Mission (+2)
  • Trials of Osiris (up to +2)
  • Raid “The Vault of Glass” (+2)
  • Imperium’s Hunt for Upgrade (+2)
  • Iron Banner bounties (+2)
  • Open 3 Conflux chests with key codes in Override (+1)
  • Complete 8 bounties for the Splicer Servitor (+1)
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches in Control (+1)
  • Complete 3 strikes with appropriate focus (+1)
  • Hawthorne’s Clan Quest

Glory Dust Highlights of the Everversums

Interested in the cult exotic in chrome look?

What’s on offer from Tess?

  • The exotic Ghost shell “Torpedo Shell”
  • The exotic Ghost shell “Veist Shell”
  • The exotic ship “The Gilded Destiny”
  • The exotic emote “Bitter Aftertaste”
  • For Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans, there is the class item from the Seasonal Everversum set
  • The exotic ornament “The Untold Story” for Vex Mythoclast.

If the Exotics from the Vault of Glass is still the nightmare of all Guardians, as it used to be, you can read here: How strong is the cult weapon Vex Mythoclast in Destiny 2 – All about the exotic and its location

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Fortnite: Finding Alien Artifacts – All Locations on the Map

The recently launched Season 7 of Fortnite brought new alien artifacts into the game. We will show you what you need the items for and where to find them here.

What you need alien artifacts for: In Fortnite, aliens are the big new theme of Season 7. The battle pass has also been filled with new content. One of the new skins in the battle pass is the alien Kymera.

The special thing about Kymera is that the skin can be extensively customized. Among other things, you can customize the head, hair, eyes, skin and armor of the alien. But for that, you need alien artifacts. They can either be found scattered across the island or as contents of cosmic chests.

We will show you where you can find alien artifacts on the map.

Fortnite Kymera Alien Artifacts
You can customize the Kymera skin with alien artifacts

Here you can find alien artifacts in Fortnite

To unlock the Kymera styles, you need quite a few alien artifacts. As of now, five locations are known where alien artifacts can be found.

There you will find containers from which you can obtain 4 alien artifacts each. You just need to pick up the containers, no further interaction is necessary.

Known locations of the alien artifacts on the map:

Fortnite Alien Artifact Map
The “X” marks indicate the locations of the alien artifacts
  • In Catty Corner, you will find a tower with a normal loot chest on top. On the middle level of the tower, you will find the container with the alien artifacts.
  • To the west of Weeping Woods, you need to visit the branch of Durr Burger. Behind the shed, there is another container.
  • In the new crater located in the center of the changed map of Season 7, you will find a container in the water. Just go to the middle of the lake in the crater.
  • In the northeast of Believer Beach (formerly “Sweaty Sands”), there is a Spire tower. You can obtain the next container on the stairs leading to the top of the tower.
  • In the northeast of the map, exactly in the middle of the triangle Craggy Cliffs – Steamy Stacks – Corny Complex, lies the orchard. There you will find more alien artifacts by a fence.

If you want to see the locations in detail, you can find them in the video from Perfect Score (via YouTube):

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Season 7 of Fortnite has just begun. As soon as more locations of the alien artifacts become known, we will keep you updated here at MeinMMO. It can be expected that over the coming weeks, more alien artifacts will become available to unlock additional styles for Kymera.

In addition to alien artifacts, there are other new contents in Season 7 of Fortnite, Chapter 2. You can learn everything about the new update 17.00 here.

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How do I hold my gaming mouse properly? 3 grip types explained simply

You want to buy a mouse or have come across palm, claw, or fingertip grip? MeinMMO explains the most important grip types for gaming mice.

What are grip types, anyway? If you are interested in gaming mice or want to buy a new device, you may have already come across the terms “Palm Grip,” “Claw Grip,” and “Fingertip Grip.”

These are grip types. These grip types describe how you can hold a mouse in or under your hand. But what do these terms actually mean, and how do they help me when I want to buy a gaming mouse?

Why is the grip type important? Many manufacturers design their gaming mice specifically for certain grip types. Therefore, it is important to know how you prefer to hold a mouse so that in the end, you buy the right mouse that suits you. How much DPI your gaming mouse needs is also explained here on MeinMMO.

This is what you will find in this article: In our article, we want to explain to you what grip types are and what you should pay attention to. But basically, if you have no problems with your current grip or position and don’t complain about pain, stick with it. The best grip is always the one that feels most comfortable and secure for you.

  • We present all grip types to you with images
  • We explain the advantages and disadvantages of the grips
  • Then we give you recommendations for a mouse for each grip type

Where do our tips come from? For our article, we looked at several articles and YouTube videos from experts. We have also gained extensive experience with various gaming mice that we can draw on here.

Palm Grip

What is it? In the “Palm Grip, ” the palm rests completely on the mouse, and if possible, the thumb rests on a support. The “Palm Grip” is the most commonly used grip as it feels the most natural for many gamers. This is mainly because you almost completely encompass the mouse.

Palm Grip. We have tested the Roccat Kone Pro.

The advantage is: The grip is very comfortable, putting little strain on your hand. When you play shooters, you can aim particularly accurately because you can control the movement of the mouse through your arm and shoulder.

The grip is also suitable if you want to aim at an opponent quickly and precisely in a shooter. In technical terms, this is called a “Flick Shot.” Such a “Flick Shot” requires high precision.

The disadvantage is: If you want to click quickly and repeatedly, then the “Palm Grip” is not as well suited as the “Claw Grip.” Over time, you may feel pain in your shoulder and elbow while using it. Small and fast mouse movements are also a bit more difficult.

Pro
  • comfortable and ergonomic hand position
  • high precision
  • well suited for “Flick Shots”
  • high stability
Contra
  • not suitable for fast clicks and quick movements
  • strain on shoulder and elbow

Which mouse is recommended for “Palm Grip”? If you mainly play in the “Palm Grip,” you should look for asymmetric mice where the thumb can rest on a support. The following mice are well suited:

  • Logitech G502 Hero
  • Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered
  • SteelSeries Rival 5
  • Razer Basilisk V2

Claw Grip

What is it? In the “Claw Grip,” the mouse is held by the fingers like a claw. The wrist rests on the bottom of the mouse, while the back of the hand is slightly above the mouse without touching it. The mouse is therefore almost exclusively controlled from the wrist.

Claw Grip.

The advantage is: Due to the finger position, you can click very quickly with the “Claw Grip.” This makes you much more reactive. This is helpful when playing MOBAs or strategy games, where you need to click many times in a row.

Fast and precise movements with the mouse are also better to execute with the wrist. Similar to the “Palm Grip,” the mouse is stable in your hand.

The disadvantage is: The “Claw Grip” is only conditionally suitable for long gaming sessions because the grip is tiring for your hand.

Pro
  • many and fast clicks are possible
  • fast and precise movements easily
  • high stability
Contra
  • conditionally suitable for long gaming sessions

Which mouse is recommended for “Claw Grip”? Mice for “Claw Grip” should generally be a bit lighter than for “Palm Grip” because you have less strength with the wrist than with the arm. The mice should also be a bit lower. Recommended mice are:

  • Logitech G Pro Wireless
  • Zowie FK1

Fingertip Grip

What is it? In the “Fingertip Grip,” the gaming mouse is only touched and controlled with the fingertips. The palm rests completely on the mouse pad and does not touch the mouse. Therefore, you hardly touch the mouse at all.

Fingertip Grip.

The advantage is: The “Fingertip Grip” offers you high speed as you control everything with your fingers. This enables you to react quickly and you won’t have any problems with fast “Flick Shots.” If you manage well with the “Fingertip Grip,” this grip type offers you high precision. Additionally, the hand is only slightly under tension.

If you play games like Fortnite or Apex Legends, where opponents jump or fly a lot, then fingertip grip eases vertical movements (forward and backward) on the mouse pad.

The disadvantage is: Achieving high precision with “Fingertip Grip” is significantly more difficult than, for example, with Palm Grip. Here, you need to be prepared for a steep learning curve. Since you only touch the mouse with a few fingers, additional and side buttons can be difficult to reach. The grip also limits the selection of mice that can be used effectively.

Pro
  • high speed
  • well suited for “Flick Shots”
  • high precision
  • hand is only slightly stressed
  • well suited for vertical movements
Contra
  • steep learning curve
  • limited selection of gaming mice
  • side buttons conditionally usable
  • not suitable for wide movements on the mouse pad

Which mouse is recommended for “Fingertip Grip”? For fingertip mice, you should definitely pay attention to a minimal weight. If the mouse is too heavy, you may not control it securely or your accuracy may suffer. Rubberized sides help ensure that the mouse sits securely in your fingers. Recommended mice are:

  • Razer Viper
  • Roccat Burst Pro
  • Corsair KATAR
  • BenQ ZOWIE EC2

Which is the best grip type for me?

There is no “best” grip type for all gamers, and this is simply because many personal characteristics play a role. Simply put, you will achieve the best performance with the grip that is most comfortable for you and your games.

Want to see all grip types in action? Then check out the YouTube video by Brandon Taylor. In his embedded video, he explains the three most important grip types and shows them to you with examples:

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Brandon Taylor presents the most important grip types for gaming mice.

Which grip is suitable for what? We can basically give you an orientation:

  • The most widely used grip is the “Palm Grip.” FPS players benefit from the high accuracy and precision you have through your arm and wrist.
  • The “Claw Grip” is generally suitable for players who play games where you have to click a lot and quickly. This applies, for example, to fast MOBAs or strategy games (RTS).
  • The “Fingertip Grip” is generally best for MMOs or RTS as you can move the mouse very quickly and benefit from high precision here. However, you will need to prepare for a steep learning curve. Fingertip grip is also helpful for games that set focus on verticality, like Fortnite or Apex.

Here is our tip: If you are not sure which mouse is best for you, order two mice of similar size for different grip types. Then you can try them out yourself and keep the mouse that suits you better.

It is also helpful to use a service offered by the manufacturer Razer. At Razer, you will find a chart to measure your hand. This also makes it easier for you to decide when buying a mouse (via Razer.com). Razer also shows you suitable Razer mice for every hand size and player type.

If you are still looking for a good and recommended gaming mouse, check out our buying guide: Here you will find the best gaming mice currently available for purchase. Here you will find the right gaming mouse for every grip type.

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Community challenges YouTuber to make a survival game – Now it’s taking off on Steam

The YouTuber Dani has developed his own survival game. He did this in response to a comment under his videos that challenged him to do so. His game, Muck, is available for free on Steam and has quickly broken the mark of 10,000 players.

What kind of game is it? In Muck, you land on an island and try to survive as long as possible. You need to gather resources and craft tools, weapons, and armor from them. You can also build your own base. At night, mysterious enemies appear that you need to fight.

The game offers 3 modes that can be played solo or with friends:

  • Survival mode
  • Versus mode, where you fight against other players
  • Creative mode, where you can build freely and there are no enemies

Muck aims to combine Minecraft with the elements of a roguelike. The graphics of the survival game are kept very simple.

How successful is the game? On June 5, Muck was released on Steam and since then, an average of over 10,000 players have been checking in on the survival game daily. At peak times, there were even 15,685 players online simultaneously (via Steamcharts).

The player count is enormous for an unknown title, but can initially be explained by the fact that YouTuber Dani has promoted the game with 2.36 million subscribers.

What is special about Muck is that the YouTuber developed it completely alone and within a few months. This, along with the very unconventional way of development, are Dani’s trademarks.

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Muck receives 95% positive reviews, but should we take them seriously?

How was the game developed?

  • The YouTuber Dani was challenged by the user sjacek to develop his own survival game.
  • Dani oriented himself on existing databases and pre-written code snippets and assembled his own game with the help of YouTube videos and tutorials. The content was all publicly accessible and was credited with sources.
  • He repeatedly encountered obstacles, such as Steam networking or the animations of animals. For these, Dani always sought new solutions and workarounds.

You can watch the complete development of the game in this video:

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How is Muck received? The survival game has over 8,600 ratings on Steam, with 95% of them being positive. However, one should be cautious with the reviews as some fans of the YouTuber write reviews that do not even refer to the game itself. However, the game is free-to-play and thus does not financially harm anyone.

Among the reviewers, there are also some individuals who have accumulated a considerable number of playing hours in a short time and have written accordingly detailed opinions:

  • The player Parzival writes after 6.7 hours of gameplay: “Once fully defeated, it is not repeatable, although defeating fully is difficult, especially at the normal and gamer difficulty levels […]. Playing the survival mode alone is not fun. This game is meant to be played with friends. The easy difficulty is okay, the normal difficulty is hard, and the gamer difficulty is almost impossible. Be prepared to need several attempts to succeed…”
  • Comrade Birb writes about Muck (7.1 hours of gameplay): “This is ironically a pretty good game. You have little time before night falls, which makes even chopping down a tree much more exciting. You have to decide what to do next and want to start with the wood. In addition, you always have to pay attention to which resources you collect. If you are overburdened, you have to go back, which takes too much time.”

The negative reviews mainly criticize the base-building system. It is said to be clunky and not very beneficial because enemies can destroy buildings at night. Some users also do not like the quick transition between day and night.

Dani himself says in the YouTube video about Muck that the development was fun, but time-consuming, and that players should not take his survival game too seriously.

Is this the first game the YouTuber has built? No, on the YouTube channel, there are several videos where Dani creates a VR game, a 3D game, or a game within 12 hours.

Real game designers will probably learn little new from the videos, but for the average viewer, they are very entertaining, also because Dani does not take himself too seriously.

If you are looking for more survival games, you should check out this list: The 25 best survival games 2021 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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Fortnite: How to take a mission at a coin phone – Season 7 challenge

Taking on a contract at a payphone is a challenge in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7. This challenge is one of the Week 1 challenges and rewards XP for your Battle Pass.

What is this task? This challenge is one of the Week 1 challenges in Season 7 of Fortnite. For this, you need to accept a task that is communicated by a mysterious voice through a payphone on the island.

The payphones that have been added since the start of the new season somewhat replace the bounty hunting signs. By interacting with the payphones, you can select a task that you need to complete during the game to collect more gold bars.

Where can the payphones be found?

Here you can find the payphones

Important: Keep in mind that you can only take on one task at a time by answering a call.

What you need to do: This challenge is actually quite straightforward, and only enemy players might get in your way and kill you before you can select a contract. So here are a few tips to ensure you complete this challenge on your first try:

  • Build a few walls around you when you are in front of the payphone: Selecting the task can take a few seconds during which you remain stationary and vulnerable.
  • It’s best to look for a payphone that is far from the Battle Bus route: This decreases the likelihood of encountering aggressive players.
  • If in doubt, try to grab a weapon before you get there. This can be crucial if you need to defend yourself against a surprising attacker with bad intentions.

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Minecraft: Giant Patch 1.17 „Caves & Cliffs“ is ready to go – but comes without caves

The huge “Caves & Cliffs” update of Minecraft is just around the corner. MeinMMO shows you what the update includes and when it starts.

Minecraft is one of the few wonderful games that has hardly lost any popularity over many years. This is mainly due to the nearly endless possibilities the game offers – creative minds can spend half their lives in Minecraft.

However, there are significant updates with new features only rarely – sometimes even less than once a year. The last major update was already a year ago. It was released in June 2020.

Now, it’s finally time, and players will receive new toys and content with Patch 1.17, the first of two “Caves & Cliffs” updates.

Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Abra and Candy Bonus

In Pokémon GO, the spotlight hour with Abra starts today, June 8. There is also a bonus that will provide you with more candies. We will present the event to you in detail today.

This is a spotlight hour: An event of this kind starts regularly on Tuesday evenings in Pokémon GO. During the spotlight hour, a specific Pokémon is highlighted, which will spawn much more frequently. To make it more exciting, a bonus rounds off this event.

This week, the Psychic-type Pokémon Abra is the focus. It belongs to the first generation in Pokémon and evolves into Kadabra and Alakazam.

Spotlight hour with Abra – Start time and bonuses

When does it start? As you are accustomed from previous events of this kind, the spotlight hour starts at 6:00 PM local time. From this point on, Abra will appear everywhere until the event ends at 7:00 PM.

Afterward, the Pokémon in the wild that are currently active due to the Slowpoke event will spawn again.

This is the bonus: During the event, you will receive double the candies for catching Pokémon. This counts not only for the many Abra on the map but also for all other Pokémon encounters.

So you conveniently have the opportunity to earn many candies.

Here’s what you need to know about Abra:
It is the basic form of Kadabra and Alakazam. Many already know Abra from the anime. In Pokémon GO, Abra had a Community Day in April 2020 that was very beneficial for rural players. The shiny form of Abra has been available in the game for a long time.

What does Shiny Abra look like? The shiny form of Abra has been catchable since the GO Fest 2019. At that time, this happened due to a glitch that made the Pokémon available in its shiny form for a few minutes. Since the Community Day in April 2020, many more trainers have a shiny version of Abra.

Is the spotlight hour worth it today? If you still need candies and have saved Pokémon encounters or are anticipating Abra today, then the spotlight hour is worth it for you.

With some luck, you might also encounter the shiny form of Abra. So this event could also be interesting for shiny hunters. However, this bonus is more specific than generally “double stardust for catches” or “double XP for catches.”

If you are looking for additional Psychic attackers for raids, then a strong Alakazam can definitely strengthen your collection. While it is quite fragile and faces strong competition from Mewtwo, it can still be important for building a team and for new trainers.

If the spotlight hour this week is not particularly interesting for you, three more follow in June. These will focus on Slowpoke, Whismur, and Surskit. You can find more details about the upcoming spotlight hours and other events in the game in our overview: All events in June 2021 in Pokémon GO.

Which of the upcoming events are you most looking forward to?

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How good are the quests in the new MMORPG Swords of Legends? New video provides insights

Swords of Legends Online is a classic theme park MMORPG with a strong focus on the story. But what do the quests offer and how good are they compared to other games? We from MeinMMO take a look at the quests and have also received an exclusive video from the publisher Gameforge.

How is the quest system of SOLO structured? Those who want to bring a character from level 1 to max level in Swords of Legends follow a very linear narrative:

Most quests consist of the usual collection and kill tasks that one also knows from other MMORPGs. However, these are interrupted by some “vehicle fights” and occasional boss battles.

With each character, you experience the identical story with the identical quests. The only exception are the separate class quests, of which there are only a few, and which take place in a designated area of the game.

A glimpse into the quest system is offered by this gameplay video, which has been exclusively provided to us by Gameforge:

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Quests offer lore and many cutscenes, but little variety

What makes questing in SOLO interesting? Basically, Swords of Legends relies on very story-rich quests. You can read a lot of dialogues and watch the cutscenes. However, the voice acting is only in English or Chinese, but the texts are available in German.

Over time, you learn a lot about the events before your arrival in the world and also about the current events. For lore fans, this is an absolute highlight.

Fun are also the quests in which you can break out of your role and ride on a huge mechanical dragon or transform into an earth elemental. In the endgame, there are also daily quests where you have to capture animals. However, there are too few of these entertaining tasks, and the collection and kill quests prevail.

What makes questing rather boring? SOLO relies on the same types of quests over and over. While it is difficult to reinvent the wheel when it comes to quests, especially at the start, the MMORPG plays out very sluggishly.

Moreover, you must complete the same quests with each new class. Apart from grinding in dungeons, there is no real alternative to reach max level. And that is exactly what is needed for interesting activities such as:

  • Dungeons on higher difficulty levels
  • PvP
  • Housing
  • Mini-games like Bomberman or the in-game card game

Especially fans of twinks will be put to the test, with reaching max level achievable in 10 to 20 hours of gameplay.

9 story chapters during the beta

How many quests are there? This question can be answered well for Swords of Legends. The MMORPG offers 9 story chapters in the beta, each containing a different number of quests. In total, there are 739 quests in the open world.

In addition, there are tasks from the cultivations, biographies, some daily quests, and specific event quests related to fishing or housing.

Own experiences around SOLO: I have personally completed 737 of the 739 quests in the open world. Unfortunately, I could not find the last two. Furthermore, I have leveled other characters, so I have experienced many quests multiple times.

What I think about the quests and SOLO in general after all this time, you can find out in this article: I played Swords of Legends for 80 hours and say: ‘This MMORPG is much better than you think’.

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New mobile game about Harry Potter appeals to fans of card games, RPG and PvP

Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is an upcoming new mobile RPG in the Harry Potter universe. The game mixes elements of an RPG with a card game. In addition to the single-player story part, there is also a 3vs3 duel mode.

What is Harry Potter – Magic Awakened? This is yet another Harry Potter mobile game after Wizards Unite. The game is developed by NetEase studios, which have already released many successful mobile games.

The game is a single-player RPG where you cast magic using a card deck. You draw your spells from the deck into your hand and use the magic depending on availability and situation.

What is the game about? Magic Awakened takes place 10 years after the Battle of Hogwarts, the finale of the last Harry Potter book. You play as a new Hogwarts student and first have to learn the basics of the wizarding world together with Hagrid before getting involved in a mysterious plot concerning the disappearance of another student.

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Multiplayer Mode and Release

What is the multiplayer mode? Most of the game is a single-player RPG where you navigate through daily life at Hogwarts while unraveling the mystery of the story.

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However, there is also a multiplayer mode called “Duel Club”. In this mode, you fight against other players in 1vs1, 2vs2, or 3vs3 battles. Here too, it depends on playing cards cleverly. You can see how this looks in action here.

When is the game coming out? Those who are already looking forward to the lovingly designed graphics, the story, and the card competitions will unfortunately have to wait a bit longer. Harry Potter: Magic Awakened will first be released in the summer of 2021 in China and select Asian regions. When a Western release will happen is not yet known.

A somewhat different story about a Harry Potter game concerns Hogwarts Legacy:

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Are you looking for more fun and exciting mobile games that you can play on your smartphones and tablets? Then look no further, but check out our Mein-MMO top list on the subject. There you will find the 9 best mobile MMORPGs 2021 for iOS and Android. Have fun discovering!

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Fortnite: Map Changes for Season 7 – All New Places

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, Season 7 Chapter 2 has started! Nasty aliens are planning an invasion and have destroyed the zero point. This has left its mark on the map. We at MeinMMO will show you what is new on the map and in the world of Fortnite.

This is happening in Fortnite: The start of Season 7 has finally arrived after a longer server downtime, along with some changes to the game. The theme of “Aliens and Invasion” now prevails in Fortnite, which has also caused some changes to the map. With the start of the new season came, in addition:

  • A new battle pass with cool content
  • New weapons in an alien look
  • New materials to craft weapons

All further changes that were introduced with Season 7 have been summarized in our German patch notes. We present the new map of Season 7 in more detail here. This is how the map looks after update 17.00:

On the Season 7 map, there are new places to discover

The outline of the map has actually remained the same, but there are now new places to discover. These are marked with question marks or displayed in gray until you have visited and discovered them yourself.

This is what is new on the Season 7 map

In the story trailer of Season 7, it was shown that the aliens appeared with a huge UFO and destroyed the tower, where the zero point was sealed. This destruction has left its mark and is now affecting the map. In addition, entirely new places appeared or already known places received a name change.

New Place: The Crater

What kind of place is this? The center of the map has changed again, as there is now a large purple crater. This seems to be the consequence of the explosion of the zero point. In this place, purple trees and strange bushes grow, which presumably come from the aliens.

This place offers you a few chests to loot, but objects are far apart. Furthermore, the area is quite open and doesn’t provide many hiding spots.

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New Research Stations on the Map

What are these places? In Season 7, new stations were added to the map. They are likely monitoring the mysterious aliens and phenomena. You can recognize them by their large, glowing antennas visible from afar. In total, there are 7 stations:

  • Northwest of Believer Beach, at the edge of the map
  • At the swamps, southwest of Slurpy Swamp
  • At Stealthy Stronghold in the middle of the jungle
  • East of Weeping Woods on a hill
  • Southeast of Misty Meadows on a mountain
  • Southwest of Retail Row at Lake Canoe
  • Between Craggy Cliffs and Steamy Stacks on a hill
At the marked locations, there are new research stations

This has changed as well: Apart from the new places you can explore, some things on the map have also changed. There are now named places that have received a new name:

  • “Sweaty Sands” has become “Believer Beach”
  • “Colossal Crops” has become “Corny Complex”
  • Stealthy Stronghold is no longer a named place

However, the biggest change that you will notice is the huge UFO that is now hovering over the map in the sky and has already been shown in the story trailer. It is even larger than the Fortnite island itself and causes parts of the map to be dark.

The UFO can be seen on the island, even if it is not very noticeable yet

The start of Season 7 brought not only changes to the map of Fortnite. You can now also unlock many different skins in the new battle pass of Season 7. Among them are aliens, Rick from “Rick and Morty”, and even Superman makes an appearance in the pass.

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Genshin Impact starts today in 1.6 the new island event with sea battles – Is it worth it?

With the next major update 1.6 to Genshin Impact , the “Summer, Sun, Adventure!” event will also start. In addition to sea voyages and new islands, there are also Original Resin and furniture to collect. MeinMMO explains how the event works and what rewards you can earn.

What kind of event is this? Genshin Impact will bring the next major update with 1.6. The new event “Summer, Sun, Adventure!” will also start then.

In this event, you can set sail with the Wave Rider boat to a group of new islands. The event is divided into four acts that unlock as you complete the previous one.

By completing the acts, you will collect Original Resin and other rewards, as well as special items that you can exchange with a special event vendor.

How long does the event last? The event starts with the release of update 1.6 on June 9th and runs until June 28th. You have about two and a half weeks to complete the four acts and exchange items with the event vendor.

Will the island remain in the game after the event? Unfortunately not. The island will disappear after the time period ends. You won’t be able to visit it anymore.

What are the requirements to play the event? You must first reach Adventure Rank 21. Additionally, you must have completed the Archon Quest “The Song of the Dragon and Freedom” as well as Trifolium – Act 1 “True Treasure”.

The requirement for the Legend Quest “True Treasure” will be reduced to Adventure Rank 21 for the duration of the event.

Is the event worth it? Definitely. As always, you can earn Original Resin and other upgrade materials. Additionally, there is a Crown of Wisdom available for exchange at the event vendor. The Crown of Wisdom is needed to raise character talents to level 10.

Talents also have a significant impact on a character’s strength. They affect the damage dealt or healing done. Talents are, alongside weapons and artifacts, the best way to further enhance a character’s performance.

Additionally, there are various cool furniture crafting plans for the housing system:

We will show you how the four acts unfold, what you need to do, and what rewards await you.

Act 1 “Main Cannons, Set, Aim, Fire!”

What do you need to do in Act 1? You have to destroy various monster camps at sea with the new boat. You can find the locations of the camps marked on your map.

As soon as you encounter a camp, you can fire with cannons or climb the camp towers to eliminate the monsters on land. The challenge is completed when all monsters are defeated.

You can fight enemies at sea or on land.

What rewards are there? In Act 1, upon completing the challenges, you will receive Original Resin, coins, and upgrade materials.

Additionally, there is a special item called Glittering Shells, which you can exchange for special items at the event vendor.

These rewards await you in Act 1.

Act 2 “Whirlpool to Starboard…. Full Speed Ahead!”

What do you need to do in Act 2? There, you need to complete time challenges with the boat. You can also find these on the map.

Once you start such a challenge, you must follow a specific route and collect Wavebreaker Badges. You will do this both with your boat and in the air.

The faster you are, the better the rewards.

What rewards are there? Starting from a score of 10,000, you will already receive Original Resin. The higher levels will grant you items for upgrading.

Act 3 “Samurai Sighted… To Arms!”

What do you need to do in Act 3? You need to locate and defeat the “Mangu Kenki” on an island. This formidable enemy is a dangerous samurai.

What rewards are there? In addition to Original Resin, coins, and level items, there are also the treasures of the “Conquest Blossom”. What exactly this involves is not known.

You can also visit and defeat the samurai after the event period ends, but there will be no more rewards.

This is the “Mangu Kenki” you need to face during the event.

Act 4 “Hapastum Bombs Loaded… Blow Them Up!”

What do you need to do in Act 4? There are various alchemy workbenches located on the islands. There, you can craft three different types of so-called Hapastum bombs:

  • Precision Bomb
  • Shard Bomb
  • Flame Bomb

To craft the bombs, you need special items that you must have with you first.

These are the materials you need for crafting.
  • Flame Seed
  • Dragon Tail
  • Light Material from a Firefly
  • Frog

With these bombs, you must subsequently locate monster camps on the islands and eliminate all enemies there.

What rewards are there? In addition to Original Resin and level items, you can also collect the next item for the event vendor here. You can exchange the Mini-Hapastum with him.

The Items from the Event Vendor

What can you get from him? You can exchange a Crown of Wisdom at this vendor. Additionally, there are furniture crafting plans and upgrade materials.

Depending on which item you exchange, there are different rewards. With the Glittering Shell from Act 1, you can obtain the following items:

  • Crown of Wisdom
  • Chest of Raw Weapons of the North
  • Blueprint: “A Guidepost in the Summer Forest”
  • Blueprint: “Messenger in the Summer Forest”
  • Blueprint: Pond “Colorful and Refreshing Summer”
  • Material for Talent Upgrades

With the Mini-Hapastum from Act 4, you can get the following items:

  • Dodoco Stories
  • Childhood Fragment (Upgrade Material for Dodoco Stories)
  • Blueprint: “Praise of the Feather”
  • Blueprint: “The Treasure of the Blue Sea”
  • Blueprint: “Chorus of Witches”
  • Material for Weapon Ascension

What else awaits you in update 1.6 can be seen in this trailer:

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Besides the event, many will find the new character Kazuha interesting. He will be the first playable character from Inazuma.

Kazuha is a powerful fighter and will play an important role in finding the way to Inazuma. This is the next major chapter and a new region in the main story of Genshin Impact.

More info can be found here: Leak shows Kazuha banner and it might be worth it

Additionally, there are some other new features, such as the first character skins being introduced to the game. With the release of 1.6, we will also present the patch notes as soon as they are known.

What do you think about the event? Will you take a trip to the islands? What are the most promising rewards for you? Discuss with us in the comments.

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Source(s):
  1. hoyolab.com

Fortnite: Here are the patch notes for Season 7 in English – Update 17.00

Fortnite: Battle Royale brings a lot of crazy new features with Update 17.00 and the start of Season 7 – Chapter 2. The aliens and their technologies are sure to shake up the gameplay.

What’s new in Season 7? Update 17.00 launches Season 7 – Chapter 2 in Fortnite and this time the title is “Invasion”. As previously known, this time it’s about aliens invading the island. This brings the following new features to the game:

  • The theme is the fight against the aliens, led by the imagined order (IO) and Dr. Slone. Additional NPCs will either assist the aliens, be neutral, or fight against the extraterrestrials.
  • Aliens fly around the island in UFOs. You can shoot them down or hijack them. Then you can shoot with them or use tractor beams to fling things and vehicles around.
  • There are a lot of new high-tech weapons. These include a railgun that shoots through walls and a useful pulse rifle. Additionally, there is an alien blaster and a scanner. More weapons will be added throughout the season.
  • Weapon crafting is back, and with screws and nuts, you can modify weapons, for example, upgrading an assault rifle to a burst rifle.
  • In the Battle Pass there is a new alien skin named Kymera. This is basically a character editor that allows you to create your own alien from numerous options. There are various heads, eye colors, and much more that you can freely combine.
The aliens have brought special equipment

Fortnite servers are back

When can the new features be played? The downtime for Update 17 has already ended, and the new season is online. You can dive back into the game and try out the new Battle Pass. Be sure to also check the details revealed in the Season 7 trailer, including the giant UFO that destroys the Zero Point right at the intro.

If you don’t want to wait that long and absolutely want to play more Battle Royale games right now, then check out this article from us. In it, we introduce you to 5 Battle Royale games that are specifically for mobile devices. Alongside Fortnite, there are also a few other promising titles. Have fun trying them out!

So far, the big fear of our Fortnite expert Eilyn Rapp has not occurred. She really likes the cute banana Schali and doesn’t think it’s good that the poor guy is always brutally killed. Hence her appeal to Fortnite: “Can you please stop torturing the banana?

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  1. Epic Games