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:
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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
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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!
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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?
The start of the E3 2021 is just around the corner and more and more rumors and leaks are spreading. We at MeinMMO summarize all the information related to the topic of MMOs and online games for you.
What is this about? The E3 2021 runs this year from Saturday, June 12 to Tuesday, June 15. Many presentations and teasers for new games are expected.
In this article, we want to focus on the most important information and rumors surrounding MMOs, online, and co-op games. Currently, there are hints about a new Borderlands spin-off and a new shooter from Ubisoft. Two MMORPGs are also the subject of rumors.
However, there is also a possibility that this game is an expansion for Borderlands 3, similar to Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep, but on a larger scale.
A spin-off to Tiny Tina is considered very likely.
How likely is that? A new game in the Borderlands series is considered very likely. Even the renowned gaming journalist Jason Schreier has already confirmed this. The name “Wonderlands” also appears in the data of the teaser website. Thus, the title of the game is almost considered confirmed (via twitter.com).
Diablo Immortal – Finally a release date
What is the rumor? On June 10, the “Summer Game Fest” hosted by Geoff Keighley will take place. Several large publishers and developers will be present, including Blizzard. They currently have three big games in the pipeline:
Diablo Immortal
Overwatch 2
Diablo 4
However, there was little new information about Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 at the in-house BlizzCon event in February 2021. Diablo Immortal, on the other hand, is currently the hottest game and many suspect that a release date will finally be announced.
How likely is that? Diablo Immortal has been in development for three years and many expected a much earlier release of the mobile game. At the end of 2020, the first players were able to try out Diablo Immortal and found the game surprisingly good. A release for 2021 has already been confirmed.
Lost Ark has been playable in Korea for several years and has received many new updates there.
How Lost Ark is doing, why it could come in 2021, and what Amazon has to do with it
How likely is that? Amazon is part of the Summer Games Fest on June 10. There could theoretically be an announcement. So far, there is no concrete information or leaks on this topic.
Since a 2021 release is seen as a fixed date, Amazon must make a big announcement at some point. Many expect it to be at E3.
It is also possible that E3 will only be used for information about New World. However, that game requires less press attention than Lost Ark does.
Forza Horizon 5 – A new installment in the racing game series
What is the rumor? Allegedly, a new Forza Horizon is set to be announced during E3 2021. This information came from Twitter user Klobrille, who regularly shares information regarding Bethesda and Xbox. According to him, Forza Horizon 5 will be the first game announced for Xbox Series X/S within the framework of E3 (via Twitter).
How likely is that? This game, along with Lost Ark, has the biggest question mark. Because so far, Forza games have always been released alternately. Currently, Forza Motorsport 8 is officially on the agenda, and Horizon 5 should come later.
But the rumor of a release in 2021 persists.
Halo Infinite – New information about the shooter from Microsoft
What is the rumor? Halo Infinite was originally scheduled for release as a new title for Xbox Series X/S at the end of 2020. However, the release of the shooter was postponed to fall 2021. Many suspect that Microsoft will share new information about the shooter at E3.
How likely is that? Very likely. Halo Infinite is an important game and was postponed for nearly a year for a reason. During the big event by Microsoft and Bethesda, new information about the shooter is practically mandatory, especially because Halo Infinite is clearly recognizable in the teaser image for the event.
Battlefield 2042 – A new installment in the series
What is the rumor? Battlefield 2042 – originally known as Battlefield 6 – is no longer a rumor, but has already been announced with a trailer. Further information about it is expected on June 13. Additionally, there have been repeated leaks in the last weeks.
Additionally, the game is said to offer crossplay, with the versions of old generations differing from those of next-gen consoles and PCs. The first tests are reportedly set to start in June.
The new trailer for Battlefield 2042 – Watch the 5-minute reveal
How likely is that? Battlefield 2042 is a sure thing. The previous leaks regarding the topic are exciting. The rumors about the setting and the maps sound plausible, even if it was initially assumed that Battlefield 6 might orient itself more towards CoD Warzone.
Warframe may share information about new updates during the PC Gaming Show. This is considered likely.
Bethesda could share new information about The Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76, and DOOM. All of this is possible, although the focus is likely to be on Starfield.
Another rumor states that Bethesda will announce a new MMO at E3. However, there are no concrete information or hints about this.
A new Call of Duty will come in 2021, but currently, there is nothing to suggest that it will be announced at E3 2021. Here, Season 4 of Cold War and Warzone is the focus.
Amazon may share new information about New World. However, this is considered rather unlikely, as many details about the new MMO have already been shared.
There will be nothing regarding The Division at E3, as Ubisoft has already confirmed.
What do you think about the lineup of MMOs and online games at E3? What would interest you the most?
The latest Battlefield installment showcased the first trailer through a livestream and is titled: Battlefield 2042. MeinMMO presents the reveal trailer and summarizes the key details regarding the release, content, and pre-ordering.
What kind of game is Battlefield 2042? The first-person shooter focuses on large battles with massive maps, military vehicles, and 128 players in a match. The latest Battlefield is set nearly 20 years into the future and immerses players in a world shaped by the conflict between the superpowers USA and Russia.
Battlefield 2042 will be released on October 22 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S | X, and PC (Epic, EA Origin, and Steam). If you purchase the Ultimate Edition, you can start as early as October 15. We will show you the most important information and details that are now available. If you want to pre-order Battlefield 2042 directly, you can find all the information here.
Battlefield 2042 – Maps, Modes, Player Count, and Old Consoles
When will Battlefield 2042 be released? The official release is on October 22. Buyers of 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? The developers announced a test phase for all interested parties, but there is currently no date for an open beta.
What are the system requirements? So far, there have been no specific details regarding the system requirements for Battlefield 2042 on PC.
How many players can join a match? Battlefield 2042 supports up to 128 players in a match (64vs.64) for the first time. The maps are expected to be correspondingly large and to exceed all previous Battlefield standards.
However, this does not apply to the older consoles PS4 and Xbox One. Due to their weaker performance, there will be smaller maps and a maximum of 64 players will compete for victory (32vs.32).
Are the versions for older consoles any different? Generally speaking, the versions are not supposed to differ. The large maps will be limited to smaller sectors and tailored to matches with 64 players. This has been confirmed by Game Director Daniel Berlin in an interview with colleagues from GameStar (via GameStar).
What is there to know about the maps? There should be a total of 7 maps available at launch, which will reach unprecedented dimensions. The maps are:
Kaleidoscope – Sogdo, South Korea
Manifest – Brani Island, Singapore
Orbital – Kourou, French Guiana
Discarded – Alang, India
Renewal – Eastern Desert, Egypt
Hourglass – Doha, Qatar
Breakaway – Queen Maud Land, Antarctica
In the trailer, you can already get a glimpse of most of the locations.
The city will probably be unrecognizable after a large match
What modes have been announced? Overall, Battlefield 2042 will rely on 3 modes, but only two of them will be available at launch:
Conquest – the classic conquest in BF2042 style
Breakthrough – One team plays as attackers and tries to capture the defenders’ points
The developers have slightly modified Conquest due to the large maps. You will fight for the various sectors on a map and have to capture the areas gradually. The sectors can then no longer be recaptured.
Is the third mode a battle royale? It cannot be said for sure at the moment; nothing is known about the third mode so far. Leaks and rumors ahead of the reveal suggest, however, that Battlefield 2042 is working on a battle royale. This has not been officially confirmed.
Battlefield 2042 does not have a story campaign but offers bot matches
What is the story behind BF 2042? The Earth is experiencing a terrible time in 2042. Humanity is plagued by natural disasters, economic downturns, water scarcity, and an unprecedented refugee crisis. Many nations have given up and no longer exist.
The stateless veterans of the former nations are the soldiers of the players – you take on the role of these “Non-Patriated” (No-Pats). You fight either on the side of the USA or Russia, the last two superpowers engaged in a war over the remaining resources.
Does Battlefield 2042 have an extensive single-player campaign? The latest Battlefield completely forgoes a campaign and focuses on the multiplayer experience.
Can I still play BF2042 solo? The shooter offers extensive possibilities for playing against bots. You can engage in the large modes completely alone as a PvE experience.
Humanity at its lowest – Battlefield 2042 is a war for the homeland
Information on the class system and gameplay mechanics
What does the class system in Battlefield 2042 look like? The familiar classes will return:
Assault Soldier
Engineer
Support
Recon
However, the standard equipment and weapons are no longer restricted to specific classes. The class is rather determined by your “specialist”.
The specialists system is reminiscent of the operator mechanics in Rainbow Six Siege. Each of the specialist soldiers has their own personality and a gadget that provides gameplay advantages. The gadgets then determine the class. The specialist with a grappling hook belongs to the assault soldiers, while the support soldier can carry a pistol with healing ammunition.
At launch, there will be 10 specialists available, and per team, you can select one specialist per class. Over time, more specialists are expected to be added to expand the selection. Some leaked images of several specialists are already circulating:
What special features does the gameplay offer? Battlefield 2042 fully leans into material warfare and provides you with a large selection of vehicles. There are tanks, airplanes, and smaller vehicles. You can summon the vehicles with your specialists and are not reliant on randomly having a tank nearby.
Additionally, each map features a “Levolution.” The maps will change due to external events like tornadoes or sandstorms during matches. This was already present in Battlefield 4 but is said to be more organic and less scripted. The impact on gameplay could be drastic. Tornadoes will throw players and vehicles around like toys, and the fighters on the battlefield must adjust their approach.
Destructible environments are also back. You can inflict extensive damage on the locations, and this likely also applies to a tornado sweeping across the map.
Robo-dogs are set to become a staple of the battles.
What comes after the release
How does Battlefield 2042 plan to stay exciting after release? There will be live service support, and part of that is a battle pass. The pass offers a paid premium path and a free path that you can level up by spending playtime.
The battle pass will not only bring cosmetic items but also gameplay-relevant content such as weapons, equipment, and new specialists. However, all important content should be unlockable through the free path – the premium version only provides extra cosmetics.
To that end, Battlefield 2042 has planned a season system. In the first year, there will be a total of 4 seasons, and each season will offer a new battle pass. The developers have already confirmed that there will be one new specialist per season. So far, there is no information about the number of new maps.
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GameStar editor Phil Elsner not only saw the trailer but also interviewed the developers from DICE and can now answer a lot of information about the new maps, weapons, vehicles, and modes of Battlefield 2042.
Pre-order Battlefield 2042 – Price and Availability
Can you pre-order Battlefield 2042?
Yes, and on several platforms. Steam, Epic, Origin, and console stores offer Battlefield 2042 for pre-order.
How much does Battlefield 2042 cost?
In the standard edition, Battlefield 2042 costs €59.99 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. For PS4 and Xbox One, you pay €49.99. However, there are other versions with different prices and bonuses.
What advantages do pre-orderers have?
All pre-orderers will be allowed to test a beta version of the game early.
Battlefield 2042 is again moving more towards modernity and follows in the footsteps of Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4. The release is still almost 4 months away, but on June 13, a gameplay trailer with more information about the game will be released. MeinMMO will continue to follow the development of Battlefield 2042 and keep you updated.
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According to a new leak, the upcoming Call Of Duty: Vanguard will not be featured at E3 2021. However, Call Of Duty: Warzone is set to receive a new map that could be significantly larger than Verdansk. MeinMMO summarizes the information for you.
What does the leak say? Until now, it was assumed that the new Call Of Duty (CoD: Vanguard) would be presented at the upcoming E3 2021. Since Activision Blizzard has not announced its own event at E3, it was expected that there would be new information about Call of Duty: Vanguard on Thursday evening at the Summer Game Fest. Allegedly, Call of Duty: Vanguard is coming later this year than previous CoDs, which is why the announcement is also being postponed.
However, a leak claims that this is not the case. The leak suggests that Call Of Duty: Warzone may receive a new map in 2021 alongside the release of Vanguard.
Where does the leak come from? The report comes from the video game site VGC.com. (via videogamechronicle.com). We provide you with an overview of the leak and the potential Warzone map.
When will the new Call Of Duty be presented? This is likely to happen after E3 at a special event. According to previous leaks, the new installment of the series is called “Call Of Duty: Vanguard” and is set during World War II. However, it is also possible it could involve either the Korean or Vietnam War.
New Warzone map set in Call Of Duty 2021
This is the possible new Warzone map: The setting of the new map is expected to take place in the Pacific, fitting the setting of Vanguard.
When is the new map expected to release? The leak suggests that the map is to be released shortly after the new Call Of Duty. This is likely to be at the end of 2021, as indicated by an investors’ conference, where it was expected that a release could be expected in the autumn.
The map is expected to come with new vehicles and a technical upgrade for Call Of Duty: Warzone. However, as it is a leak, you should take the information with caution. We will keep you updated as always.
When can we expect new information? There may be some solid information about the new map during the announcement of the 4th season for CoD: Warzone.
Call Of Duty 2021 – New installment in World War II?
Who is developing the new CoD? According to previous leaks, the installment is being developed by Sledgehammer Games, who are responsible for some Black Ops titles. The studio last developed Call Of Duty: WWII.
What will the game be about? There is currently no official information regarding this. However, there are various rumors indicating several scenarios, with World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War being the hottest candidates.
The dungeon rating gains more influence in World of Warcraft: Item upgrades are tied to the system that Blizzard adopted from the site Raider.io.
With Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination World of Warcraft is overhauling a few systems that were just introduced. The upgrading of items from dungeons via valor points will be altered. In the future, you will need a specific dungeon rating if you want to upgrade items.
What has changed? Even in Patch 9.1 you can collect valor points through mythic dungeons and callings. These can again be used to upgrade items from “Mythic+” dungeons. But only if you have achieved the corresponding dungeon rating.
What is the dungeon rating? The dungeon rating is a new value that indicates how successful and efficient you are at mastering mythic keystone dungeons. Most people will already know this value from the (controversial) site “Raider.io” (also called “rio”).
This value will become an integral part of World of Warcraft and shows all players what achievements you have already made. This is intended to make group formation easier, as all players can directly see how experienced their teammates are.
Upgrading items – in Patch 9.1 you need a dungeon rating for that.
What are the thresholds? To upgrade loot from “Mythic+” dungeons, you need to achieve the corresponding dungeon rating. This is comparable to the 3 dungeon achievements that were already in Patch 9.0.5. The corresponding thresholds are:
Item level
Required dungeon rating
229
750
233
750
236
1,500
239
1,500
242
2,000
246
2,000
How do you get a high rating? Basically, just like with the Raider.io score. If you complete high-level keystone dungeons within the time limit, you earn a high dungeon rating. To reach the necessary mark of 2,000, you need to successfully finish all dungeons on “Mythic+15” within the time – both during a “tyrannical” week and a “fortified” week.
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The change is generally seen as “logical”, but some players are also dissatisfied. They would rather have the old system back and no built-in RIO value as a requirement.
In fact, the requirements are nearly identical to the currently existing ones in World of Warcraft.
How do you feel about this change to the upgrading system? Is it logical and good to link it to the dungeon rating? Or was it better before?
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In the US League of League of Legends, the LCS, mysterious things are happening once again. The current champion Cloud9 has benched the AD Carry Zven and assigned him to the “Academy Team”. Zven is considered the player who has contributed the most to Cloud9. Other professionals are puzzled by this move: Apparently, there were serious internal issues. Cloud9’s poor performance at MSI 2021 may have led to conflicts internally.
This is the situation:
The 23-year-old Dane Jesper “Zven” Svenningen has made a name for himself in Europe six years ago in LoL, playing for Origen and G2 Esports. After that, he spent two years as an expensive EU import at TSM, leading a pretty dull but financially rewarding existence before flourishing as the AD Carry for Cloud9 in recent years, bringing the team to the championship title twice.
After an outstanding Spring Split, but a weak MSI tournament Zven was benched on May 29 and is now playing for Cloud9’s “Academy Team”. Instead of him, Cloud9 has now brought in the Australian “K1ng”. He is also 23 years old, not exactly a long-term investment, and appears to be less skilled than Zven, who is considered the best AD Carry in the USA.
A team member from Cloud9 said Zven is on the bench to “improve the atmosphere in the team.” No one can really understand what has happened. LoL players are now speculating about the reasons.
“Zven probably won’t play this summer anymore”
This fuels speculation: Ina recent talk, the strategy coach of Cloud9 (via youtube): He does not expect Zven to play this summer anymore. Max Waldo does not provide exact reasons but smiles and says: “It’s not about Zven’s work ethic.”
The top laner of Cloud9, Fudge, who is also in the interview, reacts a little surprised. He says he is not so sure that Zven will not play this summer anymore.
North America simply doesn’t care about winning in LoL
Why is he on the bench? Other professionals are currently speculating about this. The excellent jungler Selfmade believes:
What is happening in North America, with benching Zven and Aphari, simply shows that NA doesn’t give a damn about winning. I don’t even care what they did. I just assume they were kicked for being toxic. But they must have had good reasons for it.
Zven probably told his jungler that he played like dog shit – and he was right about that. But you don’t replace someone for that. It’s crazy.
Selfmade
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The 21-year-old Pole Selfmade is considered one of the best junglers in Europe.
Did Zven flame his jungler hard?
Many seem to agree with Selfmade’s theory: Zven is considered ambitious and Cloud9’s early exit at MSI 2021 was disappointing for everyone, certainly also for Zven.
The jungler of Cloud9, Blaber (21), did not make a good impression at MSI, as Selfmade also notes: Blaber seems to be clearly the weakest link in Cloud9’s chain.
It was Blaber who said in an interview (via youtube): Cloud9 benched Zven to improve the atmosphere. However, Blaber did not want to reveal much more.
Reddit users suspect that the situation could have escalated internally during or after MSI, and that Zven could have lost control and flamed other team members, possibly Blaber, intensely. It’s hard to explain the situation as to why Cloud9 benches Zven.
The tone in LoL can often be rough. Twitch streamers of the game also demonstrate this:
The start of the E3 2021 is approaching and the gaming scene is looking forward to press conferences and streams showcasing games. Participating are Microsoft, the Nintendo Direct, and also Square Enix. We show you which conferences you are looking forward to the most.
When does E3 start? The official start of E3 2021 is Saturday, June 12. But even before that, events such as the Battlefield 2021 reveal, which players associate with E3, are taking place.
We will show you here what you need to know at the beginning of E3 2021 and analyze which streams you definitely want to watch.
The start times of E3 2021
When does the first E3 stream start? The transmission of the pre-show for E3 2021 kicks off. It begins on Saturday at 19:00. Afterwards, Ubisoft takes over the program.
What happens before? Even before the start of E3 2021, a lot is happening. The new Battlefield for 2021 will be revealed. Additionally, as a contrast to E3, the so-called Summer Game Fest is taking place. Big names like Blizzard, Epic Games, Gearbox, and Capcom are involved in this fest.
Officially, the Summer Game Fest is not part of E3, but it takes place during E3, and generally, users consider all gaming events that occur during E3 as part of E3, whether it is officially so or not.
Here’s how you vote: We asked you in a survey which conferences you are looking forward to the most at E3 2021. You can find the survey here on MeinMMO. Each of you had exactly one vote to allocate to a conference. On June 9, 2021, at 15:11, 821 people voted. These are the conferences you are most looking forward to:
Xbox & Bethesda with 270 votes – about 33 %
EA: Battlefield Reveal with 153 votes – about 19 %
Nintendo Direct with 144 votes – about 18 %
Square Enix Showcase with 91 votes – about 11 %
Ubisoft with 77 votes – about 9 %
PC Gaming Show with 45 votes – about 5 %
“Another” with 27 votes – about 3 %
Devolver Digital with 9 votes – about 1 %
Future Games Show with 5 votes – about 1 %
This is what you wrote about it: In the comments, you told us why you are looking forward to the specific dates.
Zord: “Starfield is currently the only game I am excited about and feel a little hype for (especially after playing a lot of Skyrim and Fallout in recent months), otherwise I expect very little from E3 so far.”
Schwammlgott: “Of course, I will watch the MS&Bethesda conference live as well. But I am also a bit curious about Ubisoft, still hoping for a Splinter Cell or Prince of Persia. I find this Sands of Time remaster less interesting, as it’s the worst part of the trilogy. They should rather release the complete trilogy new. I’m not a big fan of remasters, but this trilogy would be a Day 1 purchase for me.”
Namma: “Nintendo, Microsoft, and Ubisoft. Actually Square Enix, but there are no games there that interest me and there was already a presentation for Dragon Quest?”
Nakazukii: “I am most looking forward to the Battlefield reveal.”
Bienenvogel: “Bethesda will certainly be interesting, just to finally clarify how exclusivity looks. And of course, if they show Starfield (it would be strange if nothing comes) and how it looks. Otherwise, I am not intrigued much beforehand, except maybe Far Cry 6. So I hope for some surprises. But I probably won’t watch anything live, the trailers the next day will be enough for me.”
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This afternoon, the global reveal of the new Battlefield 6 was supposed to take place, but a leak spoiled the surprise. The title was already visible in the Russian Origin store – under the name Battlefield 2042 with sharp images and the release date.
What happened? The new Battlefield 2042 has been leaked from the official side! The title was briefly seen in the Russian Origin store, and attentive players immediately absorbed the information, copied it, and released it to the world.
According to reports, the new Battlefield will be released under the title Battlefield 2042 on October 15 for buyers of the Ultimate Edition. Before that, there will be an open beta. MeinMMO presents you with the most important information that has now become known, along with corresponding links to images and further details.
The most important points at a glance: Battlefield 2042 is the latest title in the major shooter series and is temporarily bidding farewell to the World War setting. It moves a few years into the future, but not so far that the technology is completely detached from our technology.
Thanks to the store leak, the following details are known:
Battlefield 2042 is expected to be released on October 15 for buyers of the Ultimate Edition
The USA and Russia have been fighting each other for decades and have experienced fighters by their side
There will be 7 massive maps spread across the globe (the leak mentions the city of Seoul and the deserts of Egypt)
Up to 128 players will fight on one map
There will be modifiable weapons, equipment, and vehicles that can be adjusted during combat
Special equipment includes a combat dog robot, a grappling hook, and a wingsuit
There is a class system with specialists and unique skills
There are also images from the store – Twitter is once again a good source. You can see the supposed cover of the Ultimate Edition:
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What else is there to know? The leak suggests that Battlefield 2042 will adopt a more service-oriented approach. There will be a Battle Pass and a total of 4 Battle Passes throughout the first year. With each season comes a new specialist and a new Battle Pass.
How are the reactions to the big leak? Looking at the comments on the Twitter posts with the images, the reactions are mostly positive.
Twitter@FoxxyGrumps: “I screamed like a little girl and woke up my family … Damn.”
Twitter@yonnick: “Just Cause 4 meets Modern Warfare. I’m ready to buy!”
The first sharp, official images of Battlefield 2042 are getting players hyped. And although many say they want to stay calm for now, most are excited for the reveal event at 4 PM (via YouTube) and the trailer premiere at 5 PM (via YouTube).
What is the Summer Game Fest all about? Shortly, on June 12, one of the most important video game fairs of the year starts with the E3 2021. But before that, there is another exciting event for gamers that should not be missed if you’re interested in new games or news about existing games – namely the Summer Game Fest.
This gaming event is produced by the well-known host Geoff Keighley and also revolves around news from the video game industry. Similar to the E3, all kinds of new announcements and trailers from renowned game studios will be waiting for fans there.
By the way: Even though many players and fans consider all gaming events taking place at this time as part of the E3 (whether officially or not) – officially, the Summer Game Fest does not belong to the E3 and is a completely separate event.
Why shouldn’t you miss the Summer Game Fest? It’s easy to explain: A lot of developers and publishers have committed to the fest – including big names like Activision, Blizzard, 2K, Amazon Games, Capcom, Epic Games, Sony, Microsoft, Square Enix, and Gearbox. Additionally, it is already known that there will be at least 12 new announcements during the opening, with more than 30 games to be shown.
The kickoff, or the opening show, of the Summer Game Fest starts before E3 2021
All you need to know about the Summer Game Fest
When does the Summer Game Fest take place exactly? On Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 8:00 PM German time, the multi-day event begins with a kickoff, which is a starting show, followed by more events until June 23. The highlight is likely to be the aforementioned opening show on June 10.
So far, there are only speculations and rumors – but they are significant.
What is already known: It is known that the new Season 4 of Call of Duty Warzone and Black Ops Cold War will celebrate its worldwide premiere there, about which only very little is known so far.
What is speculated: If even a part of the rumors actually comes true, it will be really exciting.
The hottest speculations revolve around the fact that
there could be first details on the new Call of Duty 2022
The trailer for SGF 2021: By the way, you can watch the trailer for the Summer Game Fest here, which already shows some potential candidates for the opening show. It includes scenes from:
Overwatch 2
Dying Light 2
Life is Strange: True Colors
Far Cry 6
Riders Republic
or Kena: Bridge of Spirits
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In Season 7, Chapter 2 of Fortnite, you can find cosmic chests on the map. What they are useful for and where to find them, you can learn here.
These are cosmic chests: Aliens are the big thing in Fortnite right now. UFOs are zipping across the map, aliens are part of the new battle pass skins, and crazy laser weapons like the mythical pulse rifle are available too.
But that’s not all. With the alien invasion came a new type of chest. The “cosmic chests” can be found during your matches on the changed map of Season 7. They are accompanied by a light glow and are encased in a locked crystal.
In the boxes, you can find good weapons among other things. However, they are not as easy to open as the normal chests. You can learn how cosmic chests work in our guide.
What cosmic chests bring and how to open them
This is special about cosmic chests: To open a cosmic chest, you need to utilize your entire team. You can find them in duo, trio, or squad modes.
If you have one of the chests in front of you, the crystal will start to highlight weak points. You need to hit these in turns with your harvesting tool. Repeat this several times, and the chest will open after a few hits.
You need to open the chest together by hitting the weak points
This is what you can find in cosmic chests: In the chest, you typically find enough weapons for an entire team. They are suitable when you need several good weapons at once.
They can contain different types of weapons, which are equipped with a high rarity. From shotguns to assault rifles, you can secure good weapons for your team here. Ammunition, potions, and medkits can also be found inside.
Where can I find cosmic chests? Generally, the chests can spawn at different locations on the map, even in open terrain. According to data miner “Hypex”, they primarily appear during the first 3 zones of a match (via Twitter / Hypex).
Players have already found chests in several locations. They appear, for example, in front of the gates of Steamy Stacks, west of Misty Meadows, or in the area of Pleasant Park. However, this can vary from match to match.
How do I find cosmic chests? One advantage of cosmic chests is that they are marked on the HUD when you are near them. For example, if you are currently fighting through a research station, and a cosmic chest appears in the vicinity, you will learn this through a marker. You just need to follow it.
Another way is to grab one of the new UFOs with your team and scour the map with it. If you come close to a cosmic chest, it will be marked. They are also easy to spot from the air when they spawn in open terrain.
Cosmic chests and alien artifacts are not all that you should currently collect in the new season. A new challenge sends you on a search for payphones in Fortnite.
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