The E3 2021 is just around the corner, and we already know which conferences will be taking place. What are you most looking forward to? Vote in our survey.
This is what E3 2021 brings: After the E3 event had to be canceled last year due to Covid, it will take place in 2021 in an entirely digital format. Once again, various developers and publishers from the gaming industry will be participating, and from June 12 to June 15, they will present the latest information about their games.
This year, big names like Microsoft, Square Enix, and Ubisoft are once again participating. Nintendo will also join in, after sitting out the last E3. Sony has once again decided to skip this year’s E3.
Here is an overview of the largest conferences:
EA is bringing the big Battlefield reveal ahead of E3.
Devolver Digital is known for their extravagant E3 shows. Fans hope for Hotline Miami 3.
PC Gaming Show has not released any teasers yet. At the last show, there was an announcement for Persona 4 Golden for PC and the remaster of Shadow Man.
Future Games Show focuses on indie games like Dustborn or Serial Cleaner. There are no previews for announcements at E3 2021 yet.
Nintendo Direct will focus completely on the software of the Nintendo Switch at E3 2021. Fans speculate that it could include Breath of the Wild 2.
This means that there will be new game announcements next week and the week after. Leading up to E3 2021, we want to know which conferences you are most excited about.
Here’s how to vote: As always, you can cast your vote in the survey tool below. This time you only have one vote, so choose wisely. You cannot undo your choice.
So tell us: Which conference do you think will rock it? Are there games you are particularly excited about, or do you have wishes for announcements? Share your expectations and hopes in the comments and discuss with us.
Rogues will soon be able to obtain one of Sylvanas’ special daggers in World of Warcraft – A dagger with which she also defeated Saurfang.
The upcoming Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination for World of Warcraft brings a lot of new content, but the centerpiece will likely be the raid “Sanctum of Domination” with its 10 bosses. Especially the final boss triggers a greedy glint in the eyes of certain classes: Sylvanas Windrunner.
What does Sylvanas drop? Sylvanas leaves behind several items of great historical relevance. For instance, you can loot the legendary bow Rae’shalare, which hunters will be drooling over.
But rogues also get to enjoy a very special item. They can score one of Sylvanas’ daggers, which has a special effect only for rogues.
This is what Sylvanas’ dagger looks like – It packs quite a punch.
What makes the dagger so special? The dagger, which has yet to be given its own name, grants rogues an additional effect. This is “Banshee’s Blight”:
Your attacks apply “Banshee’s Blight” to the target, giving your finishers a chance to deal additional shadow damage. Banshee’s Blight is stackable up to 4 times when your target is more critically wounded.
Rogues with the dagger, therefore, deal additional damage with their finishing moves, which also increases the closer the enemy is to death. This effectively gives rogues an additional “Execute” effect, making them even more efficient towards the end of a fight.
How exactly the fight against Sylvanas will unfold and what major consequences this will have for the Shadowlands, we will likely only find out after the release of Patch 9.1.
Why does Sylvanas use daggers? Sylvanas is actually more known for her archery skills, but since Battle for Azeroth, we know that the Banshee Queen can also handle daggers well. She proved this most recently in her fight against Saurfang at the gates of Orgrimmar – at least before she overwhelmed him with death magic.
More about World of Warcraft on MeinMMO can be found here:
When will Patch 9.1 be released? There is still no fixed release date for Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination. However, the PTR has been running for quite a while, as more and more content is gradually being refined. So it could be the case in just a few weeks.
Will you get the dagger with your rogue? Or are you more interested in Sylvanas’ bow as a hunter?
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The new trailer for Season 7 of Fortnite is online and gives you a first look at the events of the new Season 7 in Chapter 2! An invasion is coming to the island.
What is happening in Fortnite right now? The servers are currently down in Fortnite while the new Season 7 is being rolled out. However, the first trailer for the new season has appeared, giving you an early glimpse.
What does the trailer show? Epic Games released the story trailer on YouTube, showing what players can expect in Season 7. After a countdown, the trailer premiered at 8:02 AM.
Here you can see the full story trailer for Season 7 in Chapter 2:
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The trailer started with the mascot Schali, who seemingly gave an “anonymous” interview. It then moved to a research station, where signals seem to be recorded. It appears that strange clues and signals are being discovered all over the island – the crop circle from Season 6 is visible again and skins are being abducted by aliens.
The news speaks of a strange phenomenon that has never been experienced before. However, the characters on the island seem to be looking forward to it and throw a huge party. But then suddenly a gigantic UFO appears, covering the entire Fortnite map. Although the Fortnite characters try to communicate with the aliens, they simply blow up the tower in which the Zero Point was sealed.
The alien seems to be pleased about the arrival of the UFO
The season is titled “Invasion.” It seems that a lot of chaos awaits us. So get ready for battle. It will be exciting to see what else awaits us in Season 7.
Additionally, Fortnite has now released the Battle Pass trailer for Season 7. In it, you see cool skins like Rick from the series “Rick and Morty” or even the hero Superman himself. Which of the new skins do you like best and why?
Share your thoughts with us here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.
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Today, June 8, the Fortnite servers are down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 17.00 for Season 7 will be rolled out. What’s in the new patch?
Update 1:30 PM: The update 17.00 has now been deployed and brought the new Season 7. There are now some new things in Fortnite. Here you can see:
Update 8:45 AM: The servers are still down while update 17.00 with the new Season 7 is being deployed. However, the first trailers are already appearing, showing the first insights:
Before players can embark on an exploration tour, the Fortnite servers will be taken down for a short period of time as always.
Fortnite servers will be taken down – when and for how long?
Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime will begin at 8:00 AM German time. Then the servers will be taken down and Fortnite will be down for a while. At 8:00 AM, the premiere for the gameplay trailer of Season 7 will also take place on YouTube. So if you want to check out what the new season brings during downtime, you can do so here:
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How long will the maintenance take? Since update 17.00 initiates the new Season 7 of Chapter 2, the maintenance may take longer than usual. Technical issues or other delays may further extend the maintenance period. If that’s the case, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
Important info regarding patch size: The exact size of the patch is still unknown. However, it is always assumed that a new season will involve a relatively large update that needs to be downloaded. This is mainly because new seasons often come with map changes.
Fortnite Status itself also states on Twitter that the patch size will be “larger than normal on all platforms.”
What contents does update 17.00 bring to Fortnite?
This is confirmed: It is clear that the new season will be available in Fortnite after the update. However, the exact changes are not yet fully known. There are a few things that have already been confirmed – such as:
Makeshift weapons will disappear from the game
Breaking of interrogations (Shakedown) on opponents will be introduced
Fortnite on PC will receive graphics improvements
This is speculated: Season 7 will likely revolve around aliens and UFOs – at least that’s the hints that have been observed so far. In the game itself, players are currently being abducted by UFOs and dropped off in other locations. It is suspected that aliens will still be active in Season 7. Perhaps they will also bring new weapons and skins from another planet?
Will Season 7 bring even more aliens?
It won’t be long until the new season kicks off. We will update this article here on MeinMMO for you and accompany the big update to Season 7 in Fortnite. So be sure to check back and experience the season start with us.
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In Pokémon GO the event “A Very Slow Discovery” starts on June 8, 2021, featuring Galar Slowpoke, Galar Lickitung, and Mega Lickitung. We will show you what bonuses the event brings and what you need to know about it.
What kind of event is this? This Slowpoke event in June focuses on Pokémon that are either really slow or quite hyperactive. The spotlight is on Galar Slowpoke, Galar Lickitung, and Mega Lickitung. However, monsters like Swalot or Spoink also play a role.
We will show you here in the overview all the important information you need to know about the event so that you don’t miss any of the new content.
A Very Slow Discovery – Start, Bonuses, Content
When does it start? The event begins on June 8 at 10:00 AM local time. It will be active for a few days and ends on Sunday, June 13, at 8:00 PM local time.
Which new Pokémon are there? You will encounter Galar Slowpoke in Pokémon GO for the first time. If you wish, you can evolve these special Slowpoke into Galar Lickitung. To do so, you must catch a total of 30 Poison-type Pokémon with Galar Slowpoke as your buddy. Galar Lickilicky will not be available yet.
New Mega Evolution: In Mega Raids, you will encounter Mega Lickitung for the first time after the event starts. This Pokémon belongs to the Psychic and Water types, making it vulnerable to several weaknesses. In our counter guide to Mega Lickitung, you can see which attackers you should choose.
The energy needed for Mega Evolution can also be found in exclusive field research that you can receive during the event.
Spawns in the wild: During the event, you will increasingly encounter the following Pokémon in the wild:
Slowpoke
Swalot
Spoink
Slowking
With a bit of luck, you may even encounter Lickitung or Muntier.
How do the raids change? As part of the event, you will encounter different Pokémon in raid battles now.
Collector Challenge: In line with the event, a collector challenge awaits you. You must catch specific Pokémon within the event time. If you succeed, you will be rewarded with an exclusive Slowpoke shirt, 30 Ultra Balls, and 3,000 XP.
What else is new? You can get accessories that match Slowpoke in the Pokémon GO shop. Additionally, by spinning PokéStops and opening gifts, you will receive stickers that you can attach to gifts for your friends.
How do you like the event? Do you think the theme of slow and hyperactive Pokémon is cool, or would you have preferred something else? Share your opinion on the event here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
Do you want to know if the next area in WoW BC Classic is suitable for you? Have you reached a new level in the Classic areas and don’t know where to go next? MeinMMO shows you all the leveling areas and reveals when it’s best to level where.
Since June 2nd, you can explore the shattered world in BC Classic and reach level 70. In seven new areas, you will level up to the new maximum level and slowly prepare for the new challenges.
Here we give you a brief overview of when you may visit which area. The levels in parentheses indicate the minimum level you should have reached to start and when you should slowly move into a new area.
We will also explain which dungeons you will find there and what you may need to pay attention to. More about the story and background of the individual areas can also be read in the new special issue on BC Classic.
Here you will also learn how to level to level 60 or 58 in Classic to access the shattered world. Because especially in the old areas, you can quickly lose orientation about where to go next.
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The map of the shattered world with an overview of the levels, when you can level where.
Hellfire Peninsula (58-63, recommended 59-62)
Your first steps in the shattered world will be in Hellfire Peninsula. You reach the zone through the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands, all the way south of the Eastern Kingdoms. From level 58, you can take the first quests here.
The Horde and Alliance have largely the same tasks on different sides of the island. If you have completed all quests in the area, you should have reached about level 62. If the experience is not quite enough, consider visiting the dungeons in the area one or two more times.
What dungeons are available here? Right in the center of Hellfire Peninsula, you will find Hellfire Citadel. In this, there are four instances that you can visit:
Hellfire Citadel (58-63)
Blood Furnace (60-64)
Shattered Halls (70; requires key)
Magtheridon’s Lair (70; raid)
The Dark Portal in Hellfire Peninsula. From here, the Orcs began their invasion of Azeroth.
Zangarmarsh (60-64, recommended 61-63)
West of Hellfire Peninsula, you will find Zangarmarsh. Here you can start the first quests from level 60, but it is advisable to stay in Hellfire Peninsula until at least level 61. There you will also receive a quest at the end that leads you to the next area.
Many opponents in Zangarmarsh are around level 63. Throughout the area, there are bases from the Horde and Alliance as well as from the Cenarius Expedition and from Sporeggar, two neutral factions.
What dungeons are available here? In the large Serpent Lake in the north, you will find the Coilfang Reservoir, where three dungeons and a raid await you:
Slave Pens (61-65)
Underbog (62-65)
Steamvault (70)
Sacrarium of the Serpent Shrine (70; raid)
Forests of Terokkar (62-65, recommended 63-65)
You can access the Forests of Terokkar through Hellfire Peninsula in the southwest or through Zangarmarsh in the south. Theoretically, you can skip the forests, as the level range is exactly where Zangarmarsh and Nagrand overlap. However, we still recommend doing at least one or two levels here to make it easier later on or to catch up.
The first quests are received in Zangarmarsh, which send you to a outpost in the north of the forests, as well as in Shattrath. The introductions lead you to the outposts of your faction and the neutral outposts.
Tip: Visit the Forests of Terokkar a bit earlier to get the flight point in Shattrath and possibly set the hearthstone there. Shattrath is the capital of the expansion.
What dungeons are available here? In the south of the zone, you will find the massive ruin of Auchindoun, a sacred site of the Draenei. Here are four dungeons that you can partially visit while leveling:
Mana Tombs (64-66)
Auchenaic Crypt (65-68)
Sethekk Halls (67-70)
Shadow Labyrinth (70; requires key)
Auchindoun is one of the major dungeon hubs in BC Classic.
Nagrand (64-67, recommended 65-67)
You reach Nagrand best through the Forests of Terokkar in the west or through Zangarmarsh in the southwest. A small pass leads you into the green area. In the north of the center, you will find the Horde base, south of the center the Alliance base.
Nagrand is quite a popular area, so it might get a bit fuller here than in other areas. We recommend not switching to this area directly at level 64, as the opponents here can quickly become deadly due to their levels and abilities.
There are no dungeons in Nagrand that you can visit. However, there are several quests in the Arena of Nagrand that are extremely rewarding in terms of experience points and loot. The Ring of Blood is located in the north of the area.
Sky. (65-68)
In the north of Zangarmarsh, mountain passes lead you into Sky, where you can start quests from level 65. However, pay attention in the zone that several elite opponents patrol there, who can happily take you out of the game with one or two hits.
Due to the many mountains, traveling through the Sky can be somewhat difficult, but the quests are often very close together. Many tasks can thus be completed quickly, making the Sky a rewarding area.
What dungeons are available here? There is no dungeon itself in the Sky, but once you are ready for the raids, you will find Gruul’s Lair in the center of the zone. This raid only has two bosses and belongs to the “T4 raids”, the first raids of the expansion.
Nethanderstorm (67-70)
Northeast of the Sky, you will find one of the two end areas of the leveling phase of BC Classic, Nethanderstorm. You can start quests here from level 67, and if you want, you can switch early as well. If you finish “too quickly”, you can collect the remaining experience points up to level 70 in the Shadowmoon Valley.
Since you will find significantly more Blood Elves than demons in Nethanderstorm, you should prefer this area if you have joined the Aldor. Here you will find the necessary items for more reputation just when questing.
The instances in Nethanderstorm and the Fortress of Storms. Here awaits one of the toughest bosses of TBC: Kael’thas Sunstrider.
What dungeons are available here? The last major dungeon hub can be found in Nethanderstorm. However, to visit the dungeons, you need to be able to fly or have someone with you who can summon you to the dungeon.
Mechanar (70)
Arcatraz (70; requires key)
Botanica (70)
Fortress of Storms (70; raid)
Shadowmoon Valley (67-70)
On the other side of the shattered world is Shadowmoon Valley, which you can enter in the southeast of the Forests of Terokkar. Like Nethanderstorm, entering is worthwhile from level 67.
Unlike in Nethanderstorm, you will find more demons here, so followers of the Aldor should prefer Shadowmoon Valley. This way, you can already collect items for reputation increases while questing.
Tip: Paladins should choose Shadowmoon Valley if they want to level up faster. Since there are many demons here, Exorcism can often be used.
What dungeons are available here? You won’t find dungeons here, but there’s one of the last raids of the expansion in Shadowmoon Valley: the Black Temple. Here you will fight against Illidan Stormrage, the charismatic antagonist of Burning Crusade.
Leveling in WoW Classic – Where to level until level 58?
If you haven’t arrived in the shattered world yet, you will probably still have to fight through the Classic areas first. Here it is not always clear where to go next as the level range is not displayed on the map.
We will show you in clear ten-step ranges which areas are suitable for your level and give recommendations for zones that are particularly worthwhile.
Where can I level with level 1-10?
Alliance:
Azuremyst Isle (1-10)
Dun Morogh (1-10)
Elwynn Forest (1-10)
Teldrassil (1-10)
Horde:
Durotar (1-10)
Mulgore (1-10)
Duskwood (1-10)
Tirisfal (1-10)
These areas are the starting areas for your respective races. You can easily start there, where you are dropped off. However, you can also embark on a journey to another starting area.
This is useful if you want to gather reputation with a certain faction, for example, for a mount. This saves you time by combining reputation gathering and leveling.
Where to level with level 11-20?
Alliance:
Bloodmyst Isle (10-20)
Darkshore (10-20)
Loch Modan (10-20)
Westfall (10-20)
Horde:
Ghostlands (10-20)
Sylvan Forest (10-20)
Badlands (10-25)
Neutral:
Redridge Mountains (15-25)
Stonetalon Mountains (15-27)
Feralas (18-30)
Duskwood (18-30)
Most neutral areas are geared more towards Alliance players, but the Horde also finds many or more quests in both Feralas and Stonetalon Mountains. Alliance players should definitely visit Duskwood as there are rewarding quest lines, while Horde players are well served in the Badlands and Stonetalon Mountains.
Duskwood is a pretty and rewarding area for the Alliance.
Where to level with level 21-30?
Redridge Mountains (15-25)
Stonetalon Mountains (15-27)
Feralas (18-30)
Duskwood (18-30)
Hillsbrad Foothills (20-30)
Swamp of Sorrows (20-30)
Thousand Needles (25-35)
In the Swamp of Sorrows, Alliance players will find many quests that they can continue later. Thousand Needles is more populated by the Horde, so there are more quests for that faction.
To the east of Thousand Needles, however, there is the neutral Shimmering Flats for players at the end of level 20. The quests here are closely located, and both factions can quickly grab experience points. The Hillsbrad Foothills should be visited by Alliance players a bit later than Horde players, as the quests here start later, around level 25.
Where to level with level 31-40?
Thousand Needles (25-35)
Alterac Mountains (30-40)
Arathi Highlands (30-40)
Desolace (30-40)
Stranglethorn Vale (30-45)
Duskwallow Marsh (35-45)
Badlands (35-45)
Swamps of Sorrows (35-45)
Desolace and Stranglethorn Vale are both areas where you have many quests close together that are linked to rewarding chains. You should start here early and then switch to the other area to catch up. This way, you get the most out of both areas.
Alternatively, Horde players will find many quests in the Swamps of Sorrows, while Alliance players find many quests in the Duskwallow Marsh. Both areas have interesting environments and are worth a visit.
Where to level with level 41-50?
Feralas (40-50)
Hillsbrad Foothills (40-50)
Tanaris (40-50)
Searing Gorge (45-50)
Azshara (45-55)
Blasted Lands (45-55)
Un’Goro Crater (48-55)
Felwood (48-55)
Tanaris is the most worthwhile here as you will receive long quest lines preparing you for the dungeon Zul’Farrak and also learn many recipes for professions in the towns. Tanaris, the Hillsbrad Foothills, and Feralas are linked through several quests, so you can complete tasks well simultaneously and switch between them.
The Searing Gorge is particularly interesting for miners looking to catch up their skill, as there is dark iron here that will help you through an otherwise tedious phase. The Blasted Lands are only worth it to a limited extent because the quests here are widely spaced and there is not much to do anyway. But make sure to secure your flight point here to get to the shattered world faster.
The Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands – this is where your journey into the shattered world begins.
Start quests in the Un’Goro Crater and Felwood at the end of your 40s to score better rewards later in the 50s and prepare for the quests.
Where to level with level 51-60?
Azshara (45-55)
Blasted Lands (45-55)
Un’Goro Crater (48-55)
Felwood (48-55)
Burning Steppes (50-58)
Western Plaguelands (51-58)
Eastern Plaguelands (53-60)
Winterspring (53-60)
Silithus (55-60)
In the Un’Goro Crater and Felwood, you should finish your quest lines, as you often receive easy quests for many experience points towards the end. In Felwood, you also prepare for the journey to Winterspring, where you can complete the leveling areas of Classic.
Winterspring and Silithus are also stopping points to finish up any last quests, so you can reach level 58 (or 60). At level 55, the areas can still be somewhat hard, but with level 57+, you should progress quickly here.
The Plaguelands are somewhat cumbersome but particularly worthwhile for Paladins. Since there are many undead around, you can often use Exorcism and Holy Wrath to deal more damage and level faster.
70 Levels – How long does it actually take?
If you are starting WoW Classic for the first time, you should roughly orient yourself to an hour per level. At first, it will go faster, but from level 40 or 50 an hour is already realistic. There is also a one-time boost to level 58 available for purchase, but there are some reasons against the level boost.
Basically, it is also worth completing an area fully in most cases. The last quests of long chains often give more experience points than new quests in a fresh area. So don’t necessarily switch to a new zone just because your level allows it.
What is it about? Players are eagerly waiting for the end of Season 6 and the start of Season 7 in Chapter 2. Season 6 has been active in Fortnite for a few months now, and now players are just a few hours away from the start of the new season. We will show you everything you need to know here on MeinMMO.
When does Season 7 start?
Then it begins: The official start date for Season 7 is Tuesday, June 8, 2021. However, an exact time has not yet been announced by Epic. Based on experiences from previous seasons, downtime will likely start in the morning, and Fortnite will be unavailable for a few hours.
By noon, the servers should be back up and Update 17.00 with the new Season 7 should be available. Provided everything goes as it has in previous years. You may also be able to play earlier or later.
What about a live event?
What is known: So far there is no information on whether an event will take place. However, since the season starts tomorrow, it is likely that no “live” event will take place. However, there might be a solo event at the start of Season 7 – similar to what happened at the start of the last season. We will likely see if Epic will announce anything about it.
What has been seen so far: Season 7 will likely revolve around aliens and UFOs – this is at least the hints that have been observed so far. In the game itself, players are currently being abducted by UFOs and dropped off at other locations. It is suspected that the aliens will still be active in Season 7. Perhaps they will also bring new weapons from another planet?
The theme of Season 7 is probably aliens
It won’t be long until we finally see what Season 7 will bring to Fortnite. We will accompany the season start here at MeinMMO and keep you updated with all the information. So make sure to regularly check back with us for the start of Season 7. We will show you the latest trailers and changes in Fortnite.
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, the farming fever has broken out. The focus is on a new Mythic item that all players seem to want right now. The competition for the farm spots is correspondingly high.
What kind of item is it? The “Harpooner’s Watkilt” is a Mythic item that you can earn since the release of the Blackwood expansion. It is a medium armor leg piece that has a strong effect:
When you deal direct damage, you gain up to 10 Hunter’s Focus stacks for 1 minute
Each stack of Hunter’s Focus increases crit chance by 125 and crit damage by 1%
However, you lose 5 stacks when you take direct damage
The item is very powerful for DDs, who however cannot take damage themselves. This usually happens mainly in dungeons and trials.
This is the item that many players currently want in ESO.
What is the problem with the item? The new Mythic item is only available through the Antiquities system from Greymoor. To do this, you need to find various clues.
But to get these clues, you have to loot certain things or defeat enemies and also need drop luck. Since Blackwood is still a fresh expansion, many players are currently farming. And this leads to real disputes over farm spots.
How do you get the Harpooner’s Watkilt? First, you need the Blackwood expansion for the new area and Greymoor for the Antiquities system. A detailed guide on this has been created by MeinMMO author MiezeMelli:
What is currently happening in ESO? It feels like all players in ESO are currently hunting for the Mythic item. Therefore, players are camping en masse at bosses, spawn points of mobs or at gathering materials such as water hyacinths.
Although you don’t always see a lot of players all in one place, since there are various farm spots in different areas, overall, many players are on the hunt for the item.
This can lead to you having to farm for hours or even days to get all the clues.
On farming rounds in ESO, you suddenly encounter large groups of players (Image via ESO-reddit).
In addition, things often get heated in the respective chats:
In the general zone chat, there is a lot of discussion about the new item, but also cursing and flaming
In the say or whisper chat, you could even get insulted when you appear at another player’s farm spot.
Our ESO expert MiezeMelli reported that she has never experienced such a crowd at the farm spots, not even at the launch of Greymoor and the introduction of Mythic items.
We are looking for reinforcement in our author team starting immediately. You can now apply for a position at MeinMMO to independently write news, guides, and specials about the battle royale hit Fortnite from home.
Who we are looking for: You should be very familiar with Fortnite and enjoy sharing your knowledge about the battle royale game.
What we are looking for:
you always know what a new update brings to Fortnite
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it is an advantage if you have previous experience: having your own blog, streaming channel, or working for another website could count – but this is not a requirement for the position.
you enjoy writing and have an interest in journalistic work
We would like to fill the position as quickly and effectively as possible. Maybe with you.
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This is the job
You will be part of our editorial team and help shape our reporting on Fortnite. We welcome suggestions and input on how we can improve this further. It is important to us that the readers are your top priority and you consider which articles are truly interesting and important for the Fortnite community.
The scope of work:
You will write articles about Fortnite (news, guides, lists, analyses, opinions, community interviews).
You independently search for exciting topics that you can turn into articles. You will get support from the editorial team here.
You will engage with analysis tools like Google Trends to recognize what the Fortnite community is currently really interested in. You don’t need prior knowledge for this. The editorial team can provide you with the necessary knowledge.
You will coordinate with the editorial team on which articles you want to write about Fortnite.
You will accept assignments from the editorial team on the topic of Fortnite.
You will receive feedback on your articles from the editorial team and implement it accordingly.
You can optionally participate in workshops that we offer in the fields of online and gaming journalism.
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With the second part of the Genesis expansion in ARK: Survival Evolved, there are some new creatures that you can also tame and ride. In the MeinMMO guide, we explain how to quickly and effectively tame the space dolphin “Astrodelphis.” Additionally, you will learn how to craft the saddle and what preparations are necessary.
Once tamed, the Astrodelphis is versatile. Thanks to the Starwing saddle, it supports you both in combat and while exploring the space sector, as well as in transporting resources. This agile creature is a true all-rounder for your adventures on the new map.
In the space zone, the Astrodelphis lives and hovers in the space. They leave bluish shimmering trails when flying through space. The animals themselves are curious and swim around you. If you get too close, they will attack you.
In the green-marked zone, you will find the Astrodelphis.
Here’s how to tame the Astrodelphis: Pet the Astrodelphis on PC by pressing the “E” key (“Y” on Xbox, Triangle on PS4) to initiate the taming process. Move alongside the creature. This only works if the creature is not aggressive. If it attacks you, fly away a bit and wait until the Astrodelphis’s movements have slowed down.
After you have petted the creature, approach its head from the front and feed it Element. The number of Elements required can vary.
First, you pet the space dolphin. After that, you feed the creature with the resource Element.
Here’s how to speed things up: Taming works much easier in tandem. One player pets the Astrodelphis while the second player feeds the creature with Element. Especially in zero gravity, switching between the head and body of the animal can be a challenging endeavor.
After each petting, you feed the Astrodelphis again. Depending on the level of the animal, the process can take some time. Try to isolate a low-level Astrodelphis at the beginning to internalize the process and avoid being attacked by other creatures.
Once you have successfully tamed the Astrodelphis, you can give it a name as usual and equip it with a saddle.
The English-speaking YouTuber “Cjthecheesedj” explains the taming process in detail in his video:
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To tame the Astrodelphis, you need the resource “Element.” Before you head out to tame an Astrodelphis, you should prepare well. Taming can take a lot of time, depending on the creature’s level.
Even though the Astrodelphis is a carnivore and feeds on meat, you will tame it with “Element,” the primary component for gear at Tek-level. And the space dolphins have a pretty big appetite.
You can collect Element very efficiently with an Ankylosaurus. To do this, head to the middle area on the map in Genesis Part 2. On the meteorites, you will find blue crystals, which you can mine with the Ankylosaurus’s club. In addition to Element, you will also get metal, stones, and elemental shards, which you can craft in the Tek-replicator to operate Tek-structures.
The meteorites respawn automatically after 24 hours in the game. The resources you find in the biome also change. So, you need a bit of luck and patience. Alongside Element, oil and mutagel also spawn in the zone. Element itself is very light, and you should collect as many stacks as possible. You will also find them in the same zone as the dino itself.
Crafting the Astrodelphis Starwing Saddle
A highlight is the saddle for the Astrodelphis. With it, you transform the creature into a fighter jet that can fire plasma projectiles. You unlock the blueprint for 60 Engram points at level 120. This saddle is crafted in the Tek-replicator.
For crafting, you need the following resources:
140x Black Pearl
370x Crystal or Primal Crystal
55x Element
2500x Metal Ingots or Scrap Metal Ingots
500x Polymer, Organic Polymer, or Patchy Nodules
You equip the saddle as usual through the inventory of the Astrodelphis. After that, you sit in the futuristic cockpit and can travel stylishly through the vacuum of space.
Special Abilities of the Saddle: If you add the Element to the inventory of the Astrodelphis, you activate the jet mode by pressing the left CTRL key of the Starwing saddle and move even faster through space. With “C” you perform a looping, and with the space bar, you activate an electric charge that stuns nearby enemies. If you double-tap one of the directional keys, you perform a barrel roll on the Astrodelphis.
On Xbox and PlayStation 4, you perform the actions as follows:
Looping Xbox and PlayStation 4: Press the right stick
Electric Charge Xbox: A
Electric Charge PlayStation 4: X
Plasma Charge Xbox: Right Trigger (RT)
Plasma Charge PlayStation 4: R2
Jet Mode Xbox: RB
Jet Mode PlayStation 4: R1
With the right saddle, the Astrodelphis is a faithful companion that not only performs well in battle but also provides great assistance during exploration. A similarly loyal companion is the giant turtle Megachelon, which you can also tame.
How do you find the Astrodelphis and for what activities do you use it? Let us know in the comments!
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Especially with the Colossus Titan, one would directly notice that he now plays significantly differently, significantly weaker in strikes or missions. Thus, one suddenly has to run in circles just to get the new activation times for abilities. Also, the lack of mobility weighs heavily.
Numerous Stasis nerfs really only affect the PvP sandbox. However, indeed, some nerfs affect the entire game. We at MeinMMO recently praised Bungie for nerfing correctly because theyfinally address PvE and PvP with different updates. In the case of the Stasis nerfs, this seems to be a step backward for some – or were the nerfed abilities too dominant in PvE as well?
The most agile Titan is now noticeably slower
Criticism that PvE has to suffer from PvP (and of course vice versa) is as old as Destiny itself.
This is how you participate: Choose the answer that suits you from our prompt. Each of you has one vote – so choose wisely.
Feel free to justify your opinion in the comments. There you can discuss the topic of Stasis in detail (and, of course, politely). Thank you for participating and have fun!
Therefore, it remains exciting: In just a few months, the discussion about Stasis is likely to heat up again. New Stasis aspects and fragments that grant nasty abilities to the classes will then provide fresh fuel in August. Additionally, Stasis is expected to appear on more than just the two existing weapons.
Especially with the Colossus Titan, one would directly notice that he now plays significantly differently, significantly weaker in strikes or missions. Thus, one suddenly has to run in circles just to get the new activation times for abilities. Also, the lack of mobility weighs heavily.
Numerous Stasis nerfs really only affect the PvP sandbox. However, indeed, some nerfs affect the entire game. We at MeinMMO recently praised Bungie for nerfing correctly because theyfinally address PvE and PvP with different updates. In the case of the Stasis nerfs, this seems to be a step backward for some – or were the nerfed abilities too dominant in PvE as well?
The most agile Titan is now noticeably slower
Criticism that PvE has to suffer from PvP (and of course vice versa) is as old as Destiny itself.
This is how you participate: Choose the answer that suits you from our prompt. Each of you has one vote – so choose wisely.
Feel free to justify your opinion in the comments. There you can discuss the topic of Stasis in detail (and, of course, politely). Thank you for participating and have fun!
Therefore, it remains exciting: In just a few months, the discussion about Stasis is likely to heat up again. New Stasis aspects and fragments that grant nasty abilities to the classes will then provide fresh fuel in August. Additionally, Stasis is expected to appear on more than just the two existing weapons.
Especially with the Colossus Titan, one would directly notice that he now plays significantly differently, significantly weaker in strikes or missions. Thus, one suddenly has to run in circles just to get the new activation times for abilities. Also, the lack of mobility weighs heavily.
Numerous Stasis nerfs really only affect the PvP sandbox. However, indeed, some nerfs affect the entire game. We at MeinMMO recently praised Bungie for nerfing correctly because theyfinally address PvE and PvP with different updates. In the case of the Stasis nerfs, this seems to be a step backward for some – or were the nerfed abilities too dominant in PvE as well?
The most agile Titan is now noticeably slower
Criticism that PvE has to suffer from PvP (and of course vice versa) is as old as Destiny itself.
This is how you participate: Choose the answer that suits you from our prompt. Each of you has one vote – so choose wisely.
Feel free to justify your opinion in the comments. There you can discuss the topic of Stasis in detail (and, of course, politely). Thank you for participating and have fun!
Therefore, it remains exciting: In just a few months, the discussion about Stasis is likely to heat up again. New Stasis aspects and fragments that grant nasty abilities to the classes will then provide fresh fuel in August. Additionally, Stasis is expected to appear on more than just the two existing weapons.
In Destiny 2, the largest nerf of the still young Stasis abilities has occurred. Now some players complain that Bungie went too far, while others even fear for PvE. MeinMMO wants to know how you see this in a survey.
What happened? The expansion Beyond Light brought the very first new element to Destiny: Stasis. The icy powers can slow down, freeze, and then shatter enemies. It quickly became clear that in PvP, Stasis was a nightmare that Bungie couldn’t really get under control for over six months.
On June 3rd, it happened: With Update 3.2.0.3, Bungie hit Stasis with the largest nerf hammer yet. The changes were extensive, and Titans, Hunters, and Warlocks received several adjustments. Additionally, general Stasis functionalities were weakened across the board.
Has the nerf hammer struck too hard?
This is what players are now discussing: The Guardians are currently actively discussing whether the hit with the nerf hammer was too harsh. Is Stasis now nerfed to death or finally in an acceptable state?
Just before the nerf, the mood was euphoric, as Stasis terrorized many in PvP.
Now, a few days after Update 3.2.0.3, some Guardians feel the nerfs are too drastic.
Others believe that Stasis can now be a bit “underwhelming” after dominating the sandbox for over six months.
For others, hardly anything has changed. Still, almost only Stasis classes are in matches.
Everyone who has rank and name in the crucible has, of course, directly conducted before-and-after analyses. The well-known PvP expert Aztecross compared Stasis for 45 minutes before and after the nerf:
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The general nerfs on freezing duration and slowing down are quite well received. After all, these were the two points of criticism that regularly drove Guardians up the wall. For half a year, it was noticeable that crowd control was fun in PvE but causes frustration in PvP.
Some Guardians are now wondering if freezing is still worthwhile, or if one should rather use a directly deadly ability.
The Colossus Titan was hit hardest: The Titan is now significantly weaker in terms of aggression, can take less damage, and is especially slower. Moreover, even the strongest aspects have undergone changes, leading to the Titan playing almost like a different class. Here, Guardians have the biggest concerns that Bungie overstepped the mark.
The Hunter also had to sacrifice a lot of Stasis. But solely due to the strong Exotic Mask of Bakris, Revenants are still quite usable with Stasis, this is the consensus. Guardians mostly agree that the class is still doing very well in the neutral game. One must now place their glaciers well; the ice shurikens can no longer be thrown blindfolded, but everything still works. However, the super got hit hard and is no longer the deadly tornado that freezes and then shatters everything and everyone on the map.
The Warlock received hardly any nerfs since it was the “unproblematic” Stasis class. However, the Warlock is still frustrated that freezing itself has been nerfed so significantly. As a Shadebinder, you have hardly any strong tools in PvP except for freezing. In the super, they are still just as strong as before and can hold their own against any other class. In the neutral game, however, they are not such a serious threat, players complain. Yet many Warlocks have preferred the upper Dawnblade or the Chaos Reach with the Geomag Stabilizers for PvP for quite a while.
Freezing someone in PvP and calmly aiming with the sniper is no longer possible
So, you can see that individual aspects of the comprehensive changes can be problematic for some for good reason. But another annoyance has now arisen.
Are we now weaker in PvE just because Stasis was so bad in PvP?
This is why Guardians are complaining: On one hand, Guardians are discussing whether Bungie overstepped the mark with the Stasis nerfs in the crucible. On the other, reports are now coming in that the nerfs are also being felt negatively in PvE (via YouTube).
Criticism that PvE has to suffer from PvP (and of course vice versa) is as old as Destiny itself.
This is how you participate: Choose the answer that suits you from our prompt. Each of you has one vote – so choose wisely.
Feel free to justify your opinion in the comments. There you can discuss the topic of Stasis in detail (and, of course, politely). Thank you for participating and have fun!
Therefore, it remains exciting: In just a few months, the discussion about Stasis is likely to heat up again. New Stasis aspects and fragments that grant nasty abilities to the classes will then provide fresh fuel in August. Additionally, Stasis is expected to appear on more than just the two existing weapons.
Especially with the Colossus Titan, one would directly notice that he now plays significantly differently, significantly weaker in strikes or missions. Thus, one suddenly has to run in circles just to get the new activation times for abilities. Also, the lack of mobility weighs heavily.
Numerous Stasis nerfs really only affect the PvP sandbox. However, indeed, some nerfs affect the entire game. We at MeinMMO recently praised Bungie for nerfing correctly because theyfinally address PvE and PvP with different updates. In the case of the Stasis nerfs, this seems to be a step backward for some – or were the nerfed abilities too dominant in PvE as well?
The most agile Titan is now noticeably slower
Criticism that PvE has to suffer from PvP (and of course vice versa) is as old as Destiny itself.
This is how you participate: Choose the answer that suits you from our prompt. Each of you has one vote – so choose wisely.
Feel free to justify your opinion in the comments. There you can discuss the topic of Stasis in detail (and, of course, politely). Thank you for participating and have fun!
Therefore, it remains exciting: In just a few months, the discussion about Stasis is likely to heat up again. New Stasis aspects and fragments that grant nasty abilities to the classes will then provide fresh fuel in August. Additionally, Stasis is expected to appear on more than just the two existing weapons.
Especially with the Colossus Titan, one would directly notice that he now plays significantly differently, significantly weaker in strikes or missions. Thus, one suddenly has to run in circles just to get the new activation times for abilities. Also, the lack of mobility weighs heavily.
Numerous Stasis nerfs really only affect the PvP sandbox. However, indeed, some nerfs affect the entire game. We at MeinMMO recently praised Bungie for nerfing correctly because theyfinally address PvE and PvP with different updates. In the case of the Stasis nerfs, this seems to be a step backward for some – or were the nerfed abilities too dominant in PvE as well?
The most agile Titan is now noticeably slower
Criticism that PvE has to suffer from PvP (and of course vice versa) is as old as Destiny itself.
This is how you participate: Choose the answer that suits you from our prompt. Each of you has one vote – so choose wisely.
Feel free to justify your opinion in the comments. There you can discuss the topic of Stasis in detail (and, of course, politely). Thank you for participating and have fun!
Therefore, it remains exciting: In just a few months, the discussion about Stasis is likely to heat up again. New Stasis aspects and fragments that grant nasty abilities to the classes will then provide fresh fuel in August. Additionally, Stasis is expected to appear on more than just the two existing weapons.
One of the major features of Patch 9.1 in World of Warcraft is already unpopular on the PTR. Because the loot in the Mega-Dungeon annoys many.
The upcoming Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination for World of Warcraft brings some significant content. These mainly include the new raid “Sanctum of Domination” as well as the Mega-Dungeon “Tazavesh”. But this dungeon is already falling out of favor. Many players believe that it is only worthwhile for twinks.
What is the problem? The loot from Tazavesh has already been changed several times on the PTR. While it used to drop upgradable gear, similar to “Mythic+” dungeons, Blizzard has now given the items a fixed item level – specifically Item Level 226.
Item Level 226 is also the current maximum for a large part of the gear, which has been in effect since Patch 9.0.5. So if someone hopes for an improvement from Tazavesh with their main character, they are left disappointed.
When will the “good” loot come? Probably not until Patch 9.1.5 or 9.2.0. Then Tazavesh will be split up and will also be available to the “Mythic+” system. This will allow the loot to scale to the respective difficulty and provide the possibility to upgrade items with Valor Points. Until then, the items from Tazavesh will likely remain at Item Level 226 – making them suitable mainly for latecomers or newcomers.
Community is concerned: In various comment sections, such as on wowhead, the loot is being hotly debated. Many players see no benefit in Tazavesh when there is only loot with a value they can already reach. A few voices on the matter:
“So, um… what’s the reason I should do this? I already have 226 gear. I’ve played it twice on the PTR and some of the bosses are really annoying, so I definitely won’t do it again just for fun.”
“It feels like they don’t even want us to play 9.1.”
“Please increase the item level to at least 233 and make the dungeon harder. Such a dungeon shouldn’t be a catch-up mechanic…”
However, there are also players who do not understand this criticism. It is noted that the upcoming raid “Sanctum of Domination” also only leaves items with Item Level 226, so this level would be completely acceptable for the Mega-Dungeon. After all, not all players are optimally equipped and can surely still get 2-3 improvements from Tazavesh.
Please remember that this information comes from the PTR. A lot could still be adjusted before the release of Patch 9.1.
More about World of Warcraft on MeinMMO can be found here:
However, there is also a glimmer of hope, as hints of a Hard Mode for Tazavesh have already been found in the game files (via wowhead). Something similar was already present in Operation: Mechagon. There, players had to defeat all bosses in a specific order and trigger special mechanics during the fights. This was rewarded with a special achievement and a cool mount.
A (currently unfinished) quest line references the Hard Mode, and various triggers for special Hard Mode abilities have already been found in the game data. However, it is still unclear how exactly the Hard Mode looks – and whether it provides better loot.
What the Hard Mode of Tazavesh will bring, we will probably only find out with the release of Patch 9.1 – which hopefully will be in a few weeks.
In an interview with MeinMMO, the head of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, talks about the importance of solo elements and other things MMORPGs need to be successful.
During the digital fan festival 2021, we were able to ask the director and producer of FFXIV, Naoki Yoshida, 5 questions in an email interview. Here’s what he had to say.
MeinMMO: In Endwalker, the Trust system, which allows players to enter dungeons solo, will feature a new playable character, Estinien. Additionally, FFXIV will introduce new solo content with Island Sanctuary. Why do you believe solo content is important in an MMORPG?
Naoki Yoshida: It’s not so much that “solo content is important”. Rather, it’s important to have “elements that can also be enjoyed on a solo basis”. Because if an MMORPG does not address the values and needs of the many players out there, it will be difficult to succeed. Although MMORPGs are online games, there’s no rule that forces players to play together in a group. The only thing they share is the world they are in.
Therefore, contrary to “You can’t do anything alone”, it is actually important to have the freedom to choose what you want to do. For example, by being able to play solo content while sharing that common world with everyone else. The Trust system is also something we do not impose on players. They are free to form a group and tackle dungeons, or they can choose to dive into the story with the NPCs of the Trust system. Choices and tolerance towards the values of players are what matter.
Sanctuary Island is relaxing solo content that will be released with the Endwalker expansion.
MeinMMO: From the perspective of an experienced developer and player: What features and strategies does a new MMORPG need to be successful in 2021?
Naoki Yoshida: There simply isn’t enough time or words to talk about this right now! There is also no simple secret to success. Just as MMORPGs consist of many systems, there are many factors necessary for success. Specifically in game design, it’s about how to get players to spend their available time in the game and whether you can create a sufficiently satisfying gaming experience while players have less and less time available.
And it is especially important to ensure that you have the means to regularly expand the content in the future. It would be suicide to start without a plan for updates or an efficient workflow for content production. An inviting community structure is also crucial. As you can imagine, MMORPGs are incredibly hard work (laughs).
Changes in the MMORPG genre and in Final Fantasy XIV
MeinMMO: In previous interviews, you mentioned that you plan the content for FFXIV about 2 years in advance. But what do you think, how will the MMORPG market change in the next 5-7 years?
Naoki Yoshida: The development of the MMORPG market is progressing slower than I expected so far… I would say that is my impression. I thought devices would develop faster, but now that hardware development has slowed down a bit, it seems that the market won’t change much in the next 5 years or so.
Moreover, the scope of MMORPG development is so large that a company wanting to start development for a launch in 5 or 6 years would likely need to start now or even a year prior.
However, since the innovative devices and technologies needed for MMORPGs have not yet been practically implemented, I think we won’t see a significant evolution of the genre at this point. On the other hand, it is quite possible that subscription-based services may make a comeback, which could lead to a more hybrid model along with Free2Play.
MeinMMO: What plans does the FFXIV development team have to respond to these changes and to keep the game successful even after the launch of Endwalker?
Naoki Yoshida: Both the developer and operations team members are players in their private lives, and the hustle of our daily lives changes every year. Some of us are getting married, others are having children. So we are also in a constant state of change. Planning is therefore very important; we appreciate and plan for these changes in our lives and business, but even more important is the flexibility to adjust our plans… In other words, the ability to improvise.
One of the things I value is that providing content likely desired by players and presenting new ideas is very important. At the same time, it is just as important to have the courage to take back things you believe are wrong and to face discussions about them.
Now, it’s hard to go into detail about my own plans here, but they will continue to meet our commitment to delivering the best story and best possible gaming experience.
More stories about the FFXIV developer team on MeinMMO can be found here:
MeinMMO: In an interview with the PlayStation Blog, your colleague Lead Project Manager Shoichi Matsuzawa mentioned that FFXIV will receive gradual graphical improvements after the launch of the PS5 version. What kind of upgrades can fans expect with Endwalker and beyond?
Naoki Yoshida: Basically, I believe we will take advantage of the PS5’s performance to further improve the frame rate and add new character expressions. Additionally, the extent to which we can add graphical improvements will be influenced by the machine specifications of PC players. We will keep an eye on this and review these possibilities in due time.
We thank Yoshida-san for the interview.
Final Fantasy XIV and its players are currently preparing for the new expansion Endwalker. You can find all the information about it here:
The E3 2021 is highly anticipated by gamers around the world. Accordingly, there are some rumors and leaks that are becoming relevant for the fair. We will show you the hottest news from the rumor mill surrounding the upcoming E3.
What is it about? The E3 2021 runs this year from Saturday, June 12 to Tuesday, June 15. For the gaming scene, it is an important fair, as many reveals, announcements, and teasers are expected. Naturally, some rumors have also emerged in this context. “Will they finally present GTA 6 during E3 2021?”, players are asking, for example.
We want to give you an insight into the hottest rumors about E3 2021, what’s behind them, and how likely they are to come true.
Ubisoft brings new PvP shooter BattleCat, combining 3 franchises
What is the rumor? Allegedly, Ubisoft is working on a PvP shooter called “BattleCat”. The special thing about this shooter is that it is supposed to combine the franchises Splinter Cell, The Division, and Ghost Recon.
The leak, which was recently spread via Twitter, suggests that BattleCat will be a team-based, competitive first-person shooter. The leaked images show the Wolves from Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, the Echelon from Splinter Cell, and the Cleaners from The Division.
Sounds like an exciting environment where the three big franchises of Ubisoft collide
There are supposed to be two game modes that make it sound like a sort of military Overwatch:
In Escort, two teams play against each other. One team tries to escort a machine to a delivery zone.
In Ringleader, teams must collect rings from fallen enemies. The player with the most rings becomes the Ringleader and can turn them in if they survive for 30 seconds.
How likely is this? A new game that combines several franchises would be conceivable. Ubisoft has not presented anything like this at E3 2021 yet. User Zer0Bytes_, who leaked BattleCat, also accurately predicted new operators in 2020, which were then released in Rainbow Six: Siege.
During the earnings call in May 2021, Ubisoft stated that it will continue to focus on both free-to-play and premium titles in the future. With Division Heartlands, they have already announced a new free game that might gain more attention during E3 2021.
At the same time, players are waiting for more information about the new installment of Rainbow Six. It was supposed to be called Quarantine but was allegedly renamed with the current COVID-19 pandemic and the associated quarantines in mind. Gameplay of the new Rainbow Six has already been leaked here.
What is the rumor? There has been a lot of buzz around GTA 6 for years. After all, the current installment of the series, Grand Theft Auto V, was released back in 2013. Fans of the franchise have long been demanding a continuation, featuring a new map, improved graphics, a fresh story, and a new online multiplayer.
Hot rumors indicate a setting around GTA: Vice City. This installment was released in 2002 and was well received by fans. In Miami Vice style with neon colors and iconic charts from the 80s, the game left a positive impression on many players.
However, Rockstar Games itself remains silent about the game. Rumors have been circulating that GTA VI will finally be revealed, but so far this has not been the case. According to recent rumors, at least the first teaser for GTA 6 is expected to be released during E3 2021.
How likely is this? Rather unlikely. So far, many “Rockstar will announce GTA 6 tomorrow” messages have simply fallen flat (like this one here for the Super Bowl). For every major event, it is said that a teaser could finally be on the way. Even though it seems rather unlikely: If it happens during the 2K press conference, we would be happy to see a little teaser for GTA 6.
Borderlands shows new game featuring the franchise’s secret star
What is the rumor? A supposed game list featuring games from 2K appeared on Reddit. It reportedly includes games that Take 2 is supposed to publish. The attention is drawn to a new installment of the Borderlands franchise, which apparently is set to put the popular NPC character Tiny Tina in the spotlight.
The Borderlands spinoff is referred to by the codename Daffodil and could be called “Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands” later. Gearbox has already secured the rights to the name. The game is supposed to follow the established style you know from previous Borderlands titles.
How likely is this? It is quite certain that this game will exist and will be announced at E3 2021. Renowned gaming journalist Jason Schreier has already confirmed this. His network of sources consists of many insiders and employees from the gaming industry. It’s very likely that he has more information from them already.
Update from June 7 at 6:50 PM: The name “Wonderland” also appears in the teaser website’s data. This means that the title of the unknown game is nearly confirmed (via twitter.com).
Starfield – The full reveal of the RPG
What is the rumor? During Bethesda’s large E3 show, Starfield is expected to receive a lot of attention. It is firmly believed that the game will be presented, as the teaser for the E3 program shows not only the Master Chief from Halo but also a planet that strongly resembles the one from Starfield.
Starfield is expected to be a pure single-player title set in a sci-fi setting. It will be a new IP that is likely unrelated to Bethesda’s well-known game series.
Now, during E3 2021, there are hopes for a major presentation of the game that will primarily aim to answer questions.
When is the release? Will it really be after 2021, or will old rumors be confirmed that Microsoft wants to release the game in 2021?
On which platforms will it be released? Will it be exclusive to Xbox?
How likely is this? It seems quite certain that the Xbox and Bethesda show will also revolve around Starfield. With their own teaser, they have already confirmed this. However, the rumor of a release in 2021 seems unlikely. Expert Jason Schreier believes that Bethesda will tease a release date during E3 and wants to release the game later in 2022 (via Twitter.com).
Switch Pro – The new console will finally be unveiled
What is the rumor? According to rumors, the new Switch Pro is set to be revealed around E3 2021. Experts have said that Nintendo will unveil Switch Pro before E3 2021 so that they can then fully focus on the “software for Switch” during the Nintendo Direct stream as announced.
How likely is this? It is almost certain that Nintendo will unveil the new Switch Pro console in the next few days. But will it happen during E3 2021? Rather unlikely. Nintendo has stated on Twitter that 40 minutes of the Nintendo Direct will focus entirely on software for the Switch, followed by 3 hours of gameplay in the Nintendo Treehouse.
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Within the gaming community, there are many rumors that occupy players in the run-up to E3 2021.
Nintendo could show more about Zelda and introduce a new game, as The Legend of Zelda turns a proud 35 years old in 2021. Remasters of old games or entirely new installments like a sequel to Breath of the Wild are speculated.
Final Fantasy is reportedly receiving a “Souls-like” action game called Final Fantasy Origin, which is being developed by Team Ninja (via polygon.com). Rumors suggest that the dark FF game will be showcased in more detail during E3 2021.
Elden Ring will likely not be showcased during E3 2021. It was announced in 2019 and fans are eager for more details on the game. However, industry insider Jeff Grubb revealed in a stream that the game will not be part of E3 2021 (via DualShockers.com). Instead, it could be presented during the Summer Games Fest.
After these hot rumors and speculations, you surely have a few favorites in mind. To coincide with the anticipated gaming fair, we have created a survey for you. Which E3 2021 streams are you looking forward to the most? Vote there and show us where you have the most interest.
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With the most effective raid counters, you can quickly win against Mega-Slowbro in Pokémon GO. We have summarized for you the best attackers and all the important information about Mega-Slowbro.
What kind of boss is it? The Mega Evolution of Slowbro is of the Water and Psychic type. It was first introduced on June 8, 2021 as part of the event “A Very Slow Discovery” in Pokémon GO.
As with all other Mega Raids, you cannot catch the Mega Evolution directly at the end, but you receive a regular Slowbro. With the corresponding Mega Energy, you can then evolve this Mega monster from Slowbro. The required Mega Energy for Mega-Slowbro is obtained as a reward at the end of the Mega Raids.
How long can you fight against Mega-Slowbro? You can find the raid boss from June 8, 2021, at 10:00 AM to June 17, 2021, at 10:00 AM in the Mega Raids in Pokémon GO.
The best counters against Mega-Slowbro
Based on the information from Pokebattler (via pokebattler.com), we show you in the following table the best counters that you should use against Mega-Slowbro to win as quickly as possible.
Pokémon
Moveset
Mega-Gengar
Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Shadow Raikou
Thunder Shock and Volt Switch
Shadow Magnezone
Spark and Volt Switch
Shadow Snorlax
Body Slam and Leech Seed
Mega-Houndoom
Body Slam and Leech Seed
Shadow Electivire
Thunder Shock and Volt Switch
Shadow Zapdos
Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Darkrai
Body Slam and Shadow Ball
Shadow Mewtwo
Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Zekrom
Charge Beam and Volt Switch
Mega-Venusaur
Vine Whip and Solar Beam
Notes: Mega-Slowbro is particularly vulnerable to Electric and Grass attacks due to its Water type. If the raid boss uses Psychic attacks, then Pokémon with counters from the Dark, Ghost, or Bug areas will also be very effective.
If you do not have the mentioned Mega or Shadow Pokémon, you can also use common Pokémon alongside Darkrai and Zekrom. Pokémon like Chandelure, Giratina (Altered Form), Snorlax, and Gengar with their Ghost and Dark attacks are also effective against Mega-Slowbro, as are Raikou, Electivire, and Magnezone with their Electric attacks.
If the weather is windy or rainy during the raid, Mega-Slowbro also receives a weather boost. When catching, the CP value therefore ranges between 1,382 CP and 1,454 CP (without weather boost) or between 1,728 CP and 1,817 CP (with weather boost).
What attacks can Mega-Slowbro have?
The raid boss can have various attacks, which are composed as follows:
As a Fast Attack, Mega-Slowbro learns Confusion or Water Gun
As a Charged Attack, it learns Ice Beam, Psychic, or Hydro Pump
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The leaks about Genshin Impact keep coming. According to the latest reports, another character has been leaked for update 1.7. This is said to be the Pyro character Tohma. MeinMMO shows you the most important information from the leaks.
Where do the info come from? The alleged information comes from various sources that have repeatedly published leaks about Genshin Impact. In this case, the “Wangsheng Funeral Parlor” Discord channel is once again involved, which previously reported on 5 characters for update 1.7.
According to this leak, these characters will come in 1.7:
Ayaka
Sayu
Yoimiya
The Electro Traveler
An unknown 4-star character
We may now know who the unknown 4-star character could be: Tohma. (via dualshockers.com) We will show you what is currently known about the character.
Leaks show first images of Tohma
What kind of character is this? Rumors about Tohma have been circulating for a while. While there is still not much concrete information, the leaks have at least brought some initial hints about what his characteristics might be:
Tohma is said to be a 4-star character
He is supposed to use the Pyro element
He is expected to wield a polearm
Tohma is speculated among fans to be a 4-star version of Hu Tao (via gamerjournalist.com). However, these are just speculations, as this is a render and not a character screen. He could still turn out to be a 5-star character.
She mentions Tohma several times, so there could be a connection between the two. It would make sense for both to be introduced in update 1.7.
Keep in mind that this is speculation. Leaks are never completely reliable, and there is a possibility that the developers might change something before the release of 1.7.
When does 1.7 come out? Normally, updates are released in a 6-week rhythm. Since the next major update 1.6 is set to appear on June 9, a release is likely only from mid-July onward.
What can we expect in 1.6? The contents of update 1.6 were presented in a trailer. The update is also called Midsummer Islands Adventure and takes you to an archipelago. There, you will face new adventures and continue the story of Genshin Impact.
You can travel between the islands with your wave rider boat and even engage in naval battles. New enemies and numerous events await you.
Manufacturer Razer will present new hardware and technologies at the Entertainment Fair E3. What can we expect? Some are still waiting for the release of the “smartest mask in the world.”
Manufacturer Razer wants to hold its own press conference for the first time at E3. According to Razer, the CEO of Razer, Min-Liang Tan, is expected to “unveil a range of innovative hardware” during the keynote.
When will the presentation take place? The Razer press conference will take place on the night from Monday to Tuesday, June 15 at 12:00 AM CEST.
Where can I watch it? The Razer E3 keynote will be broadcast worldwide on the official E3 channels (YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook), on the E3 portal and in the app, through all E3 media partner websites, and on Razer’s social channels.
But what can we expect at E3? There are currently at least two rumors about what Razer could present.
Razer plans its first gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen, will it come to E3?
For some time now, there have been rumors that Razer is working on a gaming laptop with an AMD processor. A tweet from Razer’s CEO Min-Liang Tan in response to AMD has further intensified this rumor:
What hardware will be used? So far, however, we know very little about Razer’s laptop. Only a few details are known, which have not yet been officially confirmed by Razer (Via notebookcheck.com):
The gaming laptop is expected to feature the Ryzen 9 5900HX.
It is supposed to be a 14-inch laptop.
You should be able to purchase the laptop with either RTX 3060 or RTX 3070.
What is special about it? Until now, Razer has only equipped its Blade series with Intel processors. The decision to go with AMD would not be surprising, as many gaming laptops had already been presented at CES 2021. Many gaming laptops also feature an AMD processor.
Many of them also rely on a Ryzen processor.
Gamers are waiting for the release of the “smartest mask in the world”
At the beginning of the year, Razer introduced a concept for a stylish mask called “Project Hazel,” designed to protect against Corona and other pathogens. In March, Razer’s CEO confirmed that the smart mask is to be manufactured and that it is not just a concept. However, the CEO did not provide an official date.
It could very well be that Razer uses the keynote as an opportunity to announce a release date for the “smartest mask in the world.” At least some users are already looking forward to finally being able to buy the mask. For example, Tokote writes on MeinMMO:
Since I heard about that thing months ago, I really want to have it. For one, the looks of people and then the amazement that, thanks to the microphone, it’s so easy to understand.
Where does the name come from? Razer calls their new product the “smartest mask in the world.” It comes with a special charging station that charges the mask’s battery and simultaneously kills bacteria and viruses with integrated UV light.
These are the first impressions of “Project Hazel,” as the mask from Razer is called.
In 2020, Razer had already presented some hardware for gamers that is aimed at MMO and shooter players.
For example, Razer had introduced the Viper 8K, which is particularly targeted at shooter players.
With the Naga Pro, they introduced the new version of the Razer Trinity. This is a variable mouse, where you can swap the side parts. You can also find the MeinMMO test on the Razer Naga Pro with us.
Do you want to know what else will be presented at E3 2021? You can find all important dates around E3 2021 directly here with us on MeinMMO. Here we present the schedule for E3 2021 with German times and explain to you what you can particularly look forward to:
Schalke 04 has held a starting spot in the top European League of Legends league, the LEC, since 2019. However, due to the football club’s relegation to the 2. Bundesliga, Schalke 04 is short on funds. Therefore, negotiations are currently underway regarding the starting spot in the LEC, which, according to Bild, could bring up to 30 million euros.
This is the situation:
In 2019, Schalke 04 purchased a starting spot in the LEC for 8 million euros. The 10 spots in the league are permanently assigned and can only be bought from other organizations.
Although Schalke 04 has performed well in the LEC in recent years and regularly made the playoffs, the division reportedly incurred losses in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Starting spot allegedly sold for 30 million euros, decision reportedly not final
What has happened now? Bild reports that Schalke 04 is supposed to receive 30 million euros for the sale of the starting spot in LoL (via Bild+). However, the deal does not seem to be finalized, as Tim Reichert, the Esports Managing Director of S04, reported to the website Esports Observer.
There, it is stated that no definitive decision has been made yet. However, there should be an update in the next 10 to 14 days.
The Media Relations Manager, Sascha Marx, also stated to Esports Observer:
We have always said that selling parts of our esports business would be a way to generate revenue. We will inform the public when such a sale has taken place.
Sascha Marx
Tim Reichert, the Esports Managing Director at Schalke 04 (Image via YouTube).
How would it proceed for S04 in LoL? If Schalke sells its starting spot, then the Summer Season 2021 would likely be the last for now. The LEC will start again this weekend (June 11) with the competition.
It is unclear what will happen to the current team if a new organization takes over the starting spot. A takeover is possible but not mandatory.
It is also unclear what the future holds for Schalke 04 Evolution, the “youth team” in the Prime League. The Prime League is the largest LoL league in the German-speaking area (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
What else is happening with S04? Besides the transfer of Abbedagge and the possible sale of the starting spot, Schalke 04 also drew attention in recent weeks with a controversial transfer decision.
They signed the new jungler Thomas “Kirei” Yuen, who is supposed to replace the current player Gilius. However, he was celebrated as a hero in 2020 and played a significant role in the “Miracle Run,” which surprisingly led the team from last place to the playoffs:
The book “Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth” thrilled Cortyn. Not only are the stories themselves exciting, but also the morals behind them.
Even though there have been some problems with the content of World of Warcraft in recent months and years – especially regarding the timely release – there is another medium that has been consistently delivering for fans of the universe: books. In recent years, several books have been published that are not necessarily related to the main storyline of the game and instead deal with side stories or certain perspectives on the game world.
What is the book about? The book “Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth” is a collection of a total of 12 short stories, each penned by a different author. The individual stories are not 100% verified parts of the official lore as it occurred – but rather stories and tales of the various people.
The book poses the question: What legends and ghost stories do Goblins, Vulpera, Night Elves, and Humans tell each other around the campfire? What fundamental moral values are instilled in the peoples through children’s tales? What heroic tales do the Undead tell, and what exactly is the legend of the Earth Mother and the Tauren?
Especially for role players, the book is “pure gold,” as it breathes life into previously unknown areas of the Warcraft world. But general Warcraft fans are likely to enjoy it as well.
What stories are there? I particularly found the story “The Uninvited Guest” striking. It essentially addresses the counterpart to the “monster under the bed” that Goblins fear.
If Goblins become too greedy, then the “Uninvited Guest” could attack them – an invisible presence that feeds off thoughts of greed and possession, infecting the affected with the worst thing Goblins can imagine: kindness and generosity.
Goblins say goodbye to a dead brother with great wealth – but the “Uninvited Guest” is already lurking in the background.
Another story addresses the traditions of the Vulpera and reveals why they constantly roam the desert and never linger in one place for long. This is due to a mysterious artifact that whispers to the caravan about where the dead must be buried to find their final rest. If one ignores the call of the artifact and disposes of the dead bodies in another way, terrible things happen – and these tales are not delicate.
But let’s be honest: hardly any children’s tale from “our” youth was gentle.
Representation of Diversity – Quite Successful
However, the book is also quite good for a second group, as it fits perfectly with the current Pride Month. Many members of the “LGBTQIA+” community may feel very “welcomed” by the book. Many stories contain allusions or clear references to characters who identify with this group.
To give a few examples:
The story “Stone, Moss, and Tears” deals with a sentinel of the Kaldorei who only feels truly comfortable among the other sentinels. She was ostracized by her family for not following the family tradition of dedicating herself to druidism.
As the story progresses, it becomes clear that the Night Elf was born male but has always felt like a woman and therefore joined the sentinels. The story addresses the search for a place where one is accepted as they are – and the friendships that come with it.
Also quite clearly is the reference in the story “Why the Mermaids Left Boralus.” The story fundamentally addresses the legend of the Kul Tirans and how Boralus was created. At the center of the story is the mermaid Halia, who falls in love with the Tide Sage Ery, whom she repeatedly sees on the lookout of one of the ships.
It is this love that ultimately leads to the creation of the great sea wall of Boralus, which still ensures that the city is not destroyed by storms every year – and the plot is extremely tragic.
Amazing artworks accompany the sometimes romantic stories – which often take a dark turn.
In the last story, “Visage Day,” it’s about Chromie, who has long been a little puzzle for the community. For the dragon lady in the form of the little gnome is actually named “Chronormu,” carrying a masculine name. What was long seen as a mistake is clarified in the story. Chronormu chooses the form of a female gnome because that simply “fits better” with how she feels.
My impression was: All of this just fit wonderfully. It never felt forced, and I never had the impression that – as has often been criticized – these themes are “shoved in your face.” They were meaningful aspects of the story, individual facets of multi-dimensional characters, and a clear enrichment.
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I can definitely recommend the book. Even aside from the “LGBTQIA+” content, the stories are really great, shedding new light on characters like Uther, revealing more about the way of life of the Vulpera, exploring the topic of grief processing, and almost always having a lovely moral.
Many of the stories have quite clear references to works and tales that have existed for hundreds of years. “The Eyes of the Earth Mother” repeatedly reminds one of the creation story of the Bible, and the Boralus story has clear parallels to the fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” – even in its particularly gruesome aspects.
I read the book in the English version, which you can order here on Amazon if needed:
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Anyone who prefers to wait for the German version of “The Folk Tales and Legends of Azeroth” will have to wait until June 29, as only then will the translated version hit the shelves.
In summary, the 12 “Fairy Tales” are all about: Really good Warcraft stories that you can read not only to children. Anyone who likes to fall asleep with an interesting story at night – or wants to sweeten a long train ride – can do so without hesitation.
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The Viking MMORPG Odin: Valhalla Rising has now received an official release date for Korea. In addition to the announcement, developer Lionheart Studios has introduced new gameplay. MeinMMO summarizes the latest information.
What is Odin: Valhalla Rising? It is an MMORPG from South Korea, published by Black Desert publisher Kakao Games.
The world of the game is based on Norse mythology and is designed to provide a lot of variety. There, you will encounter gods, creatures like dragons, giants, and other monsters.
When is the MMORPG set to be released? During a showcase, Lionheart Studios announced the launch for South Korea. Odin will be released there on June 29, 2021.
In this context, several new gameplay videos have also been released, showcasing various elements of the game.
New scenes from Odin with the game world, classes, and bosses
In total, three gameplay videos with various scenes of Odin have been released. They provide a glimpse of the MMORPG and different areas of the game.
The game world of Odin
This is what to expect in the world of the MMORPG: In the game, you will visit the four regions of Midgard, Albenheim, Jötunheim, and Nidavellir. The latest video gives you another glimpse of snowy landscapes, green forests, mountains, and wide plains.
You will explore the world either on mounts like horses, or even on a dragon or pegasus. You can also simply climb and traverse the world on foot.
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These are the classes of the MMORPG: With Warrior, Rogue, Priest, and Sorceress, there are four classes available at launch. Classic roles such as Tank, DPS, and Healer are expected to play a significant role. Currently, it is not known how exactly the combat system works.
These are some of the bosses you will fight against in Odin: The third gameplay video features several bosses. These appear to be primarily creatures from Norse mythology.
The video shows, for example, a three-headed giant dog. It could be Gam, who guards the entrance to the Norse underworld Hel. At the end of the video, it seems that the god Odin himself can be seen. However, it is not yet clear whether you will fight against him and thus also against the gods personally.
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This is what the video shows: In the fourth and final video, we also get a glimpse into the PvP battles of Odin. In the gameplay, you can see how players take off on their mounts and land fluidly on the battlefield.
The fights look fast-paced, but not much more can be said about it. Currently, it is also uncertain whether Odin’s combat system relies on auto-play or not.
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Is there already a release for Europe?Kakao Games has announced a total of 4 games that are set to be released in the Western market in 2021. One of them is Odin: Valhalla Rising.
So you can still expect a release this year. However, we do not know more specifics at this point.
On which platforms is Odin being released? Originally, the MMORPG was developed as a AAA game for smartphones, but is now also set to be released for PC.
What do you think of the shown gameplay? Are you looking forward to the release of Odin here in Europe? Discuss with us in the comments.
