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.
The world premiere of the first official trailer for Battlefield 6 is in a few days, and the leak machinery is running like a well-oiled machine. Over the past weekend, potential new information about the setting, gameplay, and release details has emerged. MeinMMO shows you the latest leaks.
What’s going on? The latest installment of the Battlefield series is set to launch this year, and the global reveal is scheduled for June 9. In two days, we will know exactly when and where the new Battlefield takes place and what to expect. Until then, it is the leakers who are at the center of the reporting, and they had a particularly busy time over the weekend. There are new Battlefield leaks about:
Setting and name
Gameplay photos
Start of the first test phase
Attachment system similar to Call of Duty
Squad and hero system
Maps and game modes
Crossplay
Please note: The information in the article consists of unconfirmed leaks, so there are no verified, official details. Therefore, treat this with the necessary portion of skepticism and caution for now. If you want to make up your own mind about the information, check out the English thread on reddit (via reddit).
Leaks suggest Battlefield 2042 – Test phase likely in June
What do leaks say about the setting and name? Until the recent leaks, a reboot of the BF series seemed likely, and the name was supposed to just be “Battlefield”. However, after the new information from the weekend, it now seems to be more like “Battlefield 2042”. There are also supposed images of the new BF logo.
The name aligns with previous speculations. According to this, Battlefield 6 will play in a soft science fiction world that offers better technologies but is still comparable to our current technological level.
There was even an official teaser that outlines the setting a bit. The Twitter account of Battlefield sent encrypted messages to content creators. Several of these snippets could be pieced together into a larger message. In the end, the text reads:
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Teaser translation: ‘Some of you want to go home – the most human of all instincts. With a heavy heart, I must tell you the truth. You have no home to return to. The question we all must now ask ourselves is: Will we accept our fate? Or will we dare to fight for a better future? No one can force you to fight. But I say to all who hear my voice: If you can fire a weapon, if you can tend to a wound, if you can fly a Havoc… Those who cannot need you. We need you. War is the only way home.’
What do the latest photos of the gameplay look like? Four clear photos of the new Battlefield have appeared on the photo platform imgur (via imgur.com). The images show vehicles, the user interface, and give a brief impression of a desert map. This is likely to be a “Qatar Sandstorm Map”.
Particularly, the fourth photo impressively shows how the map is being ‘overrun’ by a sandstorm, which could significantly alter the combat situation.
The well-known and often well-informed leaker “Tom Henderson” (formerly LongSensation) has classified the images as authentic (via Twitter). They are said to originate from a pre-alpha build.
When do the test phases start? According to the new leaks, a test phase for large content creators and streamers is likely to start on June 15. An open alpha or open beta could even start in June for all players.
BF6 likely with large mega-maps, but no cross-gen at launch
What is there to know about the attachment system? Leaker Henderson spoke about an attachment system like in Call of Duty. Now there is new information about it. Unlike in CoD, you will likely be able to carry two attachments for your weapons at any time and swap them in the game. In Call of Duty, these attachments cannot simply be swapped while preparing for an attack. You must either go down (multiplayer) or even leave the match entirely (Warzone).
What is the deal with the squad and hero system? As usual, there is expected to be a class system in Battlefield 6 that somewhat restricts your skills and weapon selection. Depending on the class, you will have access to certain equipment. In Battlefield 6, there will also be a “hero” system similar to Battlefield 2 – the heroes are referred to as “Professionals” in BF6. Each squad can take one Professional per class, and this character has additional specialized equipment.
What is there to know about maps and modes? The maps in Battlefield 6 are said to be larger than anything seen before in the Battlefield series. The leaks are not particularly concrete here, but the maps are expected to be really big. Additionally, each map is supposed to feature a “Tornado” or “Twister”. When one of these windy disasters sweeps over the map, even vehicles can be caught up and tossed around.
This likely makes it necessary to adjust the classic conquest mode somewhat. Instead of capturing areas and later losing them to enemies, the maps are divided into sectors. Each sector has 3 – 4 capture points, and if a team captures a sector, the enemy team can no longer capture that sector. Each sector is supposed to be as large as a medium-sized map from Battlefield 3.
The goal is to promote and focus on team play. Players who solo their way across the maps should not benefit from this.
What is there to know about crossplay? There will reportedly be no crossplay between the old consoles (PS4, Xbox One) and the current consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X at launch. The old generation likely cannot keep up. Leaker Henderson even goes further and writes on Twitter:
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Tweet translation: ‘In my opinion, you should start saving as a big Battlefield player if you don’t have a current-gen console. The versions for the past-gen [PS4 and Xbox One] are basically a different game.’
Whether there will be crossplay between platforms is still open according to the leaks.
The leaks continue to sharpen the picture of the new Battlefield 6 / 2042. What will actually land in the finished game remains uncertain. However, we will know more on Wednesday, June 9. The global reveal will start then, and there will finally be solid information.
What do you think about the latest information on BF6? Are you excited about the reveal on Wednesday? Are you optimistic that the release will be better than that of Battlefield 5? Share your thoughts with us in the comments on MeinMMO.
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Before the end of the year, two new MMOs from Asia, Elyon and Sword of Legends Online, will be released, competing for the players’ favor. Elyon comes from Korea, while Sword of Legends Online is from China. Both fundamentally follow the same payment model, but which MMORPG suits you better?
What kind of MMORPGs are they? Elyon and Sword of Legends Online are two Buy2Play MMORPGs. Once you purchase them, you can play the games forever.
Elyon itself is a classic theme park MMORPG but is wholeheartedly dedicated to PvP – players will hardly be able to avoid it. Elyon will have a cash shop that may contain pay-to-win elements. Details about the Western shop version will be revealed later.
Sword of Legends is also a theme park MMORPG and targets players who focus on PvE with optional PvP on their wishlist. There is also a cash shop here, but it only includes cosmetic items.
When will the two MMORPGs be released?
Elyon does not have a fixed release date yet, but it is expected to be released in Q4 2021.
How much do the games cost? The creators of Elyon have not yet communicated any prices. We suspect that there will be a normal full-price title at launch, as well as different editions. Whether these will provide players with a direct advantage at launch is currently unclear.
Sword of Legends Online comes in three variants. It starts at €39.99 for the standard version and goes up to €99.99 for the Collector’s Edition. Each package includes multiple beta keys and cosmetic items. You will not receive any gameplay advantages.
Elyon – Open-World Theme Park MMO focused on PvP
How is Elyon structured? Elyon targets classic MMORPG players but also relies on a modern action combat system to add more dynamism to the game. Former TERA players should feel at home here, especially since it is from the same developer.
Linear quest progression leading from area to area
In Elyon, quests serve as a means to an end; through the linear design, you grind through the levels to then tackle more challenging endgame content and experience exciting PvP battles.
Sword of Legend: Beautiful game world, no open world, less PvP
How is Sword of Legends structured? SOLO is also a theme park MMORPG, but it lacks the open world of Elyon. Areas are instanced here. Level progression is rather uneventful, and you are guided by quests from area to area until you reach the maximum level. Like Elyon, the game offers:
Six classes
Holy Trinity
Dungeons
Combat arenas
Linear quest lines
Crafting
Raids / world bosses
Housing
Faction PvP (with limitations at launch)
In the leveling phase, Sword of Legends does not differ significantly from Elyon: here, you sequentially tackle quests and fight your way to the next area. Once at max level, dungeons and raids become more challenging and offer various difficulty levels. The PvP system is also unlocked only at the highest level.
The Spear Master in Sword of Legends Online attacks with effective AoE attacks.
The combat system uses a hybrid tab-target and faster action combat system. Here’s a peculiarity: Each of the 6 classes has two paths, which can function as healer, tank, ranged or melee DPS based on type.
The story background is based on the Chinese XianXian world, reminiscent of classics like “House of the Flying Daggers.” You can float, fly on swords, and travel especially quickly through the fantastic world of SOLO.
Sword of Legends Online is currently the most beautiful MMORPG, captivating you with its stunning game world and excellent animations. The MMORPG also offers a large arsenal of features, leaderboards, and achievements, even in the friends list, waiting to be discovered. Additionally, there are small mini-games that provide entertainment on the side.
Significant differences in endgame
In the endgame, you will clearly notice which of the two MMORPGs suits you. Here lie the biggest differences between Elyon and Sword of Legends Online.
What does Elyon prioritize in endgame? The focus of Elyon is expected to be on:
Combat arenas
Equipment and weapon upgrades
Dungeons
Conflicts in the open world
Elyon quickly makes it clear where the focus of the game lies: you need high-quality equipment to prevail against monsters or players. Unfortunately, this is evident in the required grind.
Thus, the equipment must be upgraded to keep up with the best players in Elyon. These upgrades are facilitated in the Korean version via the cash shop, similar to the upgrades in Black Desert. Whether the shop will also come to the West remains unknown at this time. The publisher Kakao Games has not made the shop accessible in the first beta.
In combination with mob grind, repetitive tasks, and cash shop, the game seems more suitable for hardcore players who do not necessarily reject real money spending rather than casual players.
The companions assist you in the dungeons as supporters.
What does Sword of Legends prioritize in endgame? Sword of Legends Online offers you similar content but is not as time-consuming as Elyon. Here, you will spend most of your time with:
Sword of Legends also speaks a clear language here. Due to the fast leveling progress, you can participate in endgame content quickly and tackle world bosses and dungeons of various difficulty levels. There is a leaderboard for almost everything, and achievement-hungry players find enough motivation to invest a lot of time in the game.
The crafting system in Sword of Legends Online is fair and avoids frustration.
Furthermore, there are only cosmetic items here, and players will receive no in-game advantages through real money spending. So if you have earned and upgraded your equipment in PvPvE, you can take it easier.
Sword of Legends offers you the opportunity to simply enjoy the game world or wait for the next content update. The mandatory online connection through competitive progress is limited here.
How fair the equipment system in Sword of Legends Online is can be found out here:
How does the graphics look? Elyon and Sword of Legends both differ significantly in terms of graphics and art style. While Elyon reminds the inclined viewer of games like TERA, AION, BDO, and similar Korea MMORPGs, Sword of Legends comes closest to Age of Wushu or Blade and Soul with its Chinese XianXian setting.
Sword of Legends Online can score with a wonderful user interface, which can be completely customized by you. Valuable tools like a damage meter are included right at the start.
Do both games support German? Both Elyon and Sword of Legends Online feature English voice acting and German texts.
Do the MMORPGs have Pay2Win? Both MMOs have a cash shop.
Elyon will likely offer content-relevant items that can influence character strength or speed up game progress (ElyonAIR).
Sword of Legends Online relies solely on cosmetic content that does not change gameplay. This will not change under the German publisher Gameforge, as they assure.
The future of Elyon and Sword of Legends
What is planned for upcoming updates? The plan is to align Elyon as closely as possible to the Korean version (ElyonAIR).
Sword of Legends is also progressing well, as the MMORPG has been on the market in China since 2019 and regularly receives new content that is also supposed to be free for players in the West.
Both games are also set to receive a comprehensive graphics update that should enhance performance.
For this type of player, Elyon is worth it: If you are willing to invest a lot of time in an MMORPG and love to collect success in PvP against other players, you are generally not wrong. Although there is also PvE in Elyon and the dungeons are quite well done, everything is a means to an end. And that end is to improve equipment and compete against other players. It also becomes clear that lone wolves have a harder time in Elyon.
The combination of time investment, social interactions in guilds, and the obvious focus on competitive aspects targets mid to hardcore players who take Elyon seriously.
Of course, you should also keep an eye on the cash shop, which has a few items to speed up the process for such situations. Even if it’s just the collection companion that picks up loot for you or small potions that temporarily enhance your character attributes.
For this type of player, Sword of Legends is worth it: The MMORPG offers a wealth of content and appeals to both casual and hardcore players. If you are just starting fresh in an MMO, the game might seem a bit overwhelming. It makes sense to quickly join a guild and receive support from your comrades. Social aspects are indeed present in Sword of Legends Online.
However, the game is based on a traditional Chinese story and aesthetics that might not appeal to every player.
Besides, you can do a lot in the game, provided you fight through the somewhat slow leveling system. After that, you have a great selection between dungeons and future raids at various levels, can indulge in PvP in different game modes, or explore the various game areas.
It is not particularly complicated to obtain the appropriate equipment in Sword of Legends, and even breaks from gameplay are forgiven. This is rounded off by a cash shop based entirely on cosmetic items that does not interfere with gameplay.
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The Digimon series thrilled many children of the 90s and early 2000s and is still being developed today. A new MMORPG has now been announced in Korea. The content of the first season of the series plays a significant role.
What kind of game is this? Digimon Super Rumble is set to be a new, full-fledged MMORPG for Digimon. The game is being developed by Move Games, who previously created the MMOs Digimon Battle Online (2002) and Digimon Masters (2009).
Much is still unknown about Super Rumble:
The new MMORPG is being developed in Unreal Engine 4
It is supposed to be based on the first season but will also introduce new characters and stories
The first images already show familiar Digimon and iconic locations
Iconic Characters and Places in the Images
What do the first images of the game show? Currently, there are 7 images of Digimon Super Rumble. All of them look graphically impressive and appear significantly more modern than the previous MMOs related to the series.
The first image shows the 7 starter Digimon and the character Gennai, apparently waiting on an island for the arrival of the DigiDestined:
The first image of Super Rumble shows the iconic Digimon from the first season.
In the further images, you can repeatedly see iconic places that fans of the first season can immediately recognize:
The beach with the phone booths from episode 2
The subway from episode 3
The wrecked ship of Kokatorimon in the desert
Additionally, there is a screenshot showing Agumon and Devimon fighting and an image in a snowy landscape:
When will the game be released? For now, Digimon Super Rumble has only been announced for Korea. However, there is still no release date. Whether the MMORPG will come to the West is also unknown.
However, the other two Digimon MMORPGs from Move Games were released worldwide, albeit with several years of delay.
What do the other Digimon MMORPGs offer? If you don’t want to wait until the release of Super Rumble, you can already check out the other MMORPGs for Digimon.
Digimon Masters Online originally released in 2009 as a free-to-play game and was later released on Steam in 2016. It had an average of 762 players over the last 30 days and a peak of 1,200 concurrent players. The current 7,098 ratings are 68% positive:
Praise is given for the general structure and content of the MMORPG
Criticism is directed at the poor translation, much grind, and pay-to-win aspects
Many say they still play the MMORPG today because there is no other good MMORPG for Digimon
A glimpse into the game in 2021 is provided by the YouTube video from N0sSymdrome:
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The alternative would be Digimon Battle Online, a free-to-play MMORPG from 2002, which has become quite dated in graphics. Theoretically, you can still play it today.
What do you think about the new Digimon MMORPG? And have you tried the old games? Feel free to tell us in the comments.
If you are looking for a new MMORPG in 2021, you are in luck. Several new games and some new expansions are being released this year. We have summarized all the important information here: 13 reasons why MMORPG fans can look forward to 2021.
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The last few years have offered few highlights for MMORPG fans. But 2021 could be the first year that really shines. As part of Find Your Next Game, we at MeinMMO present to you new games and expansions that are set to be released this year.
What is this about? In this post, you will find 13 MMORPGs that will either receive a major expansion or celebrate their release in 2021.
However, these are not just titles currently in development, but actually games whose release for 2021 has been confirmed by the developers or publishers. Of course, delays may occur again, but we wanted to gather the highlights of the year for you.
Note: The article was originally published on January 18, 2021, and was last updated on June 7 with current information about Swords of Legends Online, Elyon, PSO2, and New World.
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About the Author: Alexander Leitsch has been playing MMORPGs since 2005 and has tried nearly every title. His beginnings were with Guild Wars 1 and AION, but he is now mainly active in Guild Wars 2, BDO, and ESO. He is the MMORPG expert here at MeinMMO.
New World
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Amazon Game Studios | Platforms: PC | Release: August 31, 2021 | Model: Buy2Play
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Amazon Game Studios | Platforms: PC | Release: August 31, 2021| | Website: New World Website
What is New World? New World is a sandbox MMO. You reach the mysterious island Aeternum, where Azoth, a mystical material, can be found.
On the island, you will encounter wild beasts, the hostile NPC faction Corrupted, who has come into contact with Azoth, and hostile players you can fight in optional PvP.
What is happening in 2021 with New World? After the release has already been postponed several times, Amazon has announced a new, fixed date. New World is set to be released on August 31, 2021. Before that, there will be a beta.
The alpha of the MMO is currently running, which is under NDA. Recently, new servers for Europe were launched there.
In the coming months, there should be plenty of new information, videos, and livestreams about New World. Recently, the developers presented:
The special feature of New World is the combat system, which, while not particularly fast-paced, focuses heavily on blocking and dodging.
Who is this interesting for? With New World, a big release is finally on the horizon again. The game has already garnered a lot of attention, especially on Twitch, since its test week in August 2020.
The MMO primarily targets players who love crafting, exploring the world, and enjoy an action combat system without unnecessary fluff. However, those who prefer tab-targeting and a theme park world with a fixed story should look for another MMORPG.
What we from MeinMMO think after around 40 hours of gameplay about New World can be found here:
What is Swords of Legends? The MMORPG is set in ancient China and focuses on storytelling and quests. The story revolves around a magical sword that promises great power to its owner. However, this sword is controlled by a demonic creature.
The release is planned for summer 2021 on a separate client and on Steam and Epic.
Who is this interesting for? Swords of Legends Online is particularly interesting for fans of theme park MMORPGs. The game places a strong emphasis on story, quests, dungeons, and raids. PvP is only available in specific areas and arenas.
MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch has already tried the game:
In Destiny 2 Guardians have found a way into a hidden forest after 4 years. Here Bungie is supposed to test destructive features for the upcoming expansion Witch Queen.
In the action MMO Destiny 2, players have sneaked into a secret forest (or rather glitch). The hidden area seems to be used by the developer Bungie itself for testing. The clever Guardians have encountered a feature that could come straight out of Battlefield.
MeinMMO takes a closer look at the hidden zone, as Guardians have wanted to enter the area for 4 years. Some speculate that we might be able to see the first new feature of the upcoming DLC Witch Queen in the forest.
This has been found:
Destructible environment: In the hidden area, trees and fallen trunks can be damaged by gunfire or abilities. The wood then shatters and even collapses, and the pieces fall to the ground.
There are also statues in the area depicting a Titan holding an auto rifle like Suros Regime. These monolithic objects likely serve as a reference point for the size of Guardians. Some statues are also half buried in the ground.
Otherwise, the forest is very dark, foggy, and gravity doesn’t seem to work properly – for example, stones are floating. Kabal corpses can also be found.
Check out the area in this short clip from JB3:
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For 4 years Guardians have been trying to break into the secret forest
This is how tricky a visit is: The newly discovered area isn’t really new. The “Quarantine Sector 236,” as the in-game description of the zone in the EDZ states, was part of a story mission at the release of Destiny 2. However, the Guardians have not been able to set foot in the area since, which Bungie is apparently now using for testing purposes (or did use – now that Guardians have found a way into the forest).
On Raidsecrets (via reddit) we read that the search for a way into the sector has been going on for 4 years. Through a complicated combination of sword flying, well-timed jumps with the Titan exotic Unstoppable Lion and the Colossus super, it was possible to enter the forest visible in the distance (via YouTube).
From the hidden forest, the Guardians have glitched directly into the next secret area. Here we see a whole galaxy, cosmic star constructions, and a staircase in the universe (via YouTube). However, what this is all about is completely unclear. In contrast, some players already have theories about what the destructible forest physics are about.
What does this have to do with Witch Queen?
The next major expansion for Destiny 2 is called Witch Queen and is coming in early 2022. There you will hunt the supremely powerful witch Savathûn. Not much more is officially known about the next chapter yet. Bungie gave the Guardians a teaser image from a cinematic on June 4 as a teaser:
Spoiler warning: Caution, below you will find potential details from the next DLC.
In it, we see a Guardian standing in armor with symbols of the Nine in a forest. We already know the concept art for the armor. The fact that the Guardian stands in a dense forest now fuels the speculation in combination with the recently found Sector 236.
Is a dynamic environment coming after dynamic weather? The Witch Queen is supposed to take place in the area of Old Chicago – a swampy forest landscape. Bungie is apparently actively testing the destructible forest environment in the eyes of some fans and will bring the feature in the DLC. The last expansion Beyond Light first introduced dynamic weather that can completely obscure players’ vision with snowstorms on the ice moon Europa.
In Witch Queen, destructible underbrush may then be on the agenda. In the minds of some Guardians, they are already blasting through the jungle with their MG as a machete substitute. However, it is purely speculation whether the destructible environment will be limited to wood or if Destiny 2 is really borrowing the destruction from Battlefield and extending it to other objects. It is essentially entirely unclear whether the feature will actually come to the game.
What do you think of the hidden forest? Has Bungie tested future features here or are the found items all insignificant? Would you be happy if you could interact more with your surroundings – in the style of Battlefield? Let us know in the comments.
If one believes a fresh leak just before the E3 2021, Ubisoft is apparently working on a new shooter called BattleCat, which connects three major franchises. Here’s a summary of what the rumors say.
The E3 2021 is just around the corner – one of the most important video game fairs of the year. Just before it starts, more and more leaks and rumors are emerging about which games could be showcased or announced during the event. The latest rumors revolve around a potential new shooter from Ubisoft that could be presented at this year’s E3.
Where is the information coming from? Recently, a series of images appeared on Twitter from the user Zer0Bytes_. The images look like they are from a PowerPoint presentation or function as a loading screen in a game. Zer0Bytes_ does not reveal exactly where they come from. However, the leaker claims that this is material and details about a new shooter from Ubisoft named BattleCat. Whether this is the actual name or just a temporary project title is not clarified by the leak.
Please note: This is not officially confirmed material, so please take everything with a grain of caution. However, it is not uncommon that fresh details and leaks about new games come to light around this time (just before E3).
What kind of game is this? The leak suggests that BattleCat is a team-based, competitive first-person shooter in the style of Overwatch. In this PvP game, the three Ubisoft franchises apparently clash
Escort: consists of 2 teams, attackers and defenders. One side must escort a machine from checkpoint to checkpoint to a delivery zone, while the other side must prevent it.
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.
Other images apparently show screenshots from the game:
For instance, with a flamethrower from the Cleaners
An interface in the style of The Division with some passive and active abilities of the Outcasts faction
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Even if we do not know yet whether or how much is actually true: What do you think of the leak? Would you be excited about a team-based PvP shooter that mixes the three iconic franchises The Division, Splinter Cell, and Ghost Recon? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
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Boredom in World of Warcraft? Take a cue from this player. He has collected all achievements and “completed” WoW: Shadowlands.
World of Warcraft Shadowlands is full of achievements. Sure, over 8 expansions, a lot of achievements have found their way into the game. Hardly anyone is able to complete all of them during their lifetime – no matter how hard they try. One player has managed to do exactly that.
What happened? Player Billym from the guild “Disney World” on the Brazilian realm Azralon has amassed the impressive figure of over 36,000 achievement points. A screenshot shows that he has completed all 4,223 achievements – all 10 bars of the individual categories are fully filled.
All achievements – quite impressive!
What do achievement points bring in WoW? As in most games, achievement points bring nothing in World of Warcraft. While there are indeed exclusive rewards for certain achievements, the mere point value serves no purpose. It is merely an indicator for collectors and a way to compare oneself with other players and their progress and certainly to show off a bit.
Which achievements were particularly laborious? Since Shadowlands introduced a lot of grinds, they were mainly time-consuming. However, the last achievement Billym completed was “Adventure: Into the Breach.” This is one of the achievements that can be earned at the covenant mission tables, but it requires luck. The necessary missions only appear randomly and can sometimes be quite tough. Without a strong team of adventurers, they are – depending on the covenant – hardly manageable.
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Did he really complete “all” achievements? That depends on how you count. Considering the achievements in the game, Billym has collected all achievements. However, if you take a look at his achievements in the Armory (the official WoW website), there are a whole range of achievements missing. This is because a character – in theory – can collect all achievements of all covenants if they switch covenants multiple times. However, only the achievements of the currently active covenant are displayed in the game.
Billym, however, may not be able to rest long on his achievements. Because soon comes Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination – and it brings a whole range of new achievements that will then need to be completed to fully fill the miserable progress bars again.
How many achievement points do you have in World of Warcraft? Could you also spend so much time in the game to collect the last achievement?
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online is getting a new chapter with Blackwood (PC, PS4, Xbox One), which will be released in summer 2021 and brings areas from Oblivion. The entire year is titled “Gates of Oblivion.”
What does ESO offer in 2021? Throughout the year 2021, ESO will receive 3 new DLCs and the major expansion Blackwood, which is set to be released in June. Blackwood includes:
You will explore areas from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
The story of the expansion revolves around the schemes of the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon.
The story takes place 800 years before the events of Oblivion.
The special feature this year is the companions: NPCs that assist you in combat and that you can equip and skill yourself.
The developers plan new servers and a revision of the Champion Points for the year.
This trailer gives you a first glimpse into the dark story of the new expansion:
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Where does the information come from? During a live event on January 26, the developers revealed the first details about this year. We at MeinMMO have already spoken with Game Director Rich Lambert about the new content.
During a preview event, we at MeinMMO had the chance to experience Blackwood hands-on in April 2021. In the meantime, we have also written a large preview report from the test server:
Note: This article was originally published on January 26, 2021, and was last updated on June 7, 2021.
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Release Date of Blackwood and the DLCs 2021
When will Blackwood be released?
The new expansion will be released on June 1 for PC and on June 8 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
When will the first DLC be released?
Before Blackwood was released, the DLC pack Flames of Ambition was launched. This included two dungeons and a prologue mission that introduces the story of ‘Gates of Oblivion’.
The release was on March 8 for PC and Stadia and on March 16 for consoles.
What comes after Blackwood?
In the third quarter of the year, another dungeon DLC is scheduled to be released. At the end of the year, the story DLC will conclude the entire story about ‘Gates of Oblivion’, which will also delve more into the Deadlands.
What else is happening in 2021?
For 2021, the developers plan to revise the Champion Points system, as well as an updated server hardware and numerous optimizations to technically improve ESO. Relevant updates will be released alongside the DLCs and the expansion.
Is ESO Free2Play?
No, to play ESO you need at least one chapter, either Tamriel Unlimited (the base game) or the expansions Morrowind, Summerset, Elsweyr, Greymoor, or now Blackwood.
Additionally, there is the optional subscription ESO+, which allows you to unlock the smaller DLCs and some in-game bonuses.
The ultimate compendium for ESO Blackwood
148 pages of guides for new and returning players, including free extra: ESO base game, Morrowind and 25% discount on Blackwood at Gamesplanet.
Blackwood comes with companions, new trial, and lots of story
What happens in Blackwood? In Blackwood, you travel to the areas of Oblivion. The new zones are said to extend from the walls of the imperial city of Leyawiin to the murky swamps of Shadowfen, and into the area of Darkforest.
Blackwood has a lot to offer:
A main story and side quests that together contain over 30 hours of story content
A new connected area that is expected to be about the same size as Elsweyr
A revised tutorial that is supposed to teach the basics and allows you to choose which chapter you want to start with
With Blackwood come new areas, where world events await you.
What the story is about
The story of Blackwood revolves around the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon, who was also the antagonist in Oblivion. Accordingly, we won’t be able to kill him.
In an interview, Game Director Rich Lambert told MeinMMO that Blackwood tells more of a “murder mystery” story:
A long house emperor made a pact with him because they wanted to rule Tamriel for him.
But this pact went wrong and now there are many problems.
Among these problems are 4 weapons of mass destruction that we as players are supposed to disarm.
The story will be told throughout the year and will conclude in the 4th quarter of 2021.
The new area Darkforest marks the border between Cyrodiil in the center of the continent Tamriel and the Black Marsh in the southeast. Here, beautiful forests and meadows transition into the dark swamp landscape, making this place particularly exciting and interesting.
It is expected to be about the size of the zones from Elsweyr and Summerset on the map. Additionally, it will not be divided like it was in Greymoor, but is supposed to be a cohesive area. Highlights include the two new cities Leyawiin and Gideon.
Mirri, a companion who is cunning and likes to steal from others
Bastian, a righteous companion who prefers to see your positive sides
With the help of these companions, you can complete quests more easily and even finish dungeons with just 2 players. They are also expected to bring their own story quests through which you can get to know them better. They cannot accompany you in PvP or solo arenas.
Newcomers especially benefit from the companions as they can support them in open-world combat or in the open dungeons
Those who prefer to travel with close friends or a small guild can use the companions to fill their group for dungeons
Those who are really into endgame content can use the companions to complete content solo or to fill veteran groups or trials instead of heading out with a smaller number of players
Story fans, on the other hand, experience new quests and adventures through the companions
Instead, the Champion Points will be the focus this time. They are set to be adjusted in Update 29. The focus will be on a shift to horizontal progression. Instead of simply getting stronger, players will be able to choose between different tools.
With the new Champion system, you will be able to unlock passive abilities that you collect on a Champion bar, which is supposed to function similarly to the skill bar. Details about this will be shared in the coming days.
We also discussed Blackwood in a special episode of our MeinMMO podcast:
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You can currently pre-order Blackwood in the ESO Store, on Steam, and in the Microsoft Store. Only PlayStation users still need to wait for a corresponding offer.
The following versions can be purchased:
The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood – 69.99 Euros
Digital The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood Collector’s Edition – 89.99 Euros
Digital The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood Upgrade – 39.99 Euros
Digital The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood Collector’s Edition Upgrade – 54.99 Euros
All rewards and versions at a glance.
These rewards are available for pre-order: Those who pre-order the new expansion by March 17 will receive the following bonuses:
Dremora-Kynvogu (costume style)
Deadlands-Wamasu (companion)
1× Crate of the Eisenatronach
3× Treasure Maps for Darkforest
2× Scrolls of Learning
For more news, community stories, and guides, you can find them on our ESO topic page.
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The Twitch streamer Asmongold specializes in World of Warcraft. At the moment, he is once again immersed in WoW Classic, where the expansion “Burning Crusade Classic” has been released. In a Twitch clip, viewers can now watch Asmongold attempting to bargain for an item with a friend, albeit unsuccessfully, but with a lot of enthusiasm.
This is Asmongold: The approximately 30-year-old American is somewhat of the “King of Nerds” on Twitch. According to his own statements, he has spent the last 15 years doing little else but playing WoW. Thanks to Twitch, he lives excellently from it, with an estimated net worth of around 2 million or 3 million US dollars, according to US sources.
Asmongold is in a 5-man group in the dungeon “Auchenaikrypta” when a crafting pattern drops. It is the recipe for tank plate gloves of level 70. Nothing special, really.
But Asmongold immediately explains:
I need that. It has a 1.8% drop chance. I had that back in Vanilla BC. It’s the best way to level blacksmithing.
Shouting, begging, threatening – How pros negotiate for items in WoW
This is his negotiation tactic:
As soon as the item drops, Asmongold notices that his friend, the paladin McConnell, is also eager for the crafting recipe. As soon as McConnell realizes that Asmongold is keen on the item and lays claim to it, McConnell yells at him to get lost.
Therefore, Asmongold demonstrates excellently how to convince a teammate in WoW to give you the item:
The most important thing is to keep shouting “Need, need, need” to make it clear that you really need the item.
Asmongold then logically explains why he needs the item: “This is simply the best way to level armor crafting.”.
If you recognize another bidder who also wants the item, show your own desperation and make a baseless threat, saying you might “turn on master loot” (which is not actually possible).
Then, highlight your own privileges: “I found that back in Vanilla WoW,” to make it clear why you deserve the item more than anyone else, after all, you had it 15 years ago.
Now, doubt the other person’s right to even roll for the item: “Did you also find that in Vanilla WoW?”
If the other still insists on their right to roll for the item, make another wild threat: “I swear to god, if I lose the item, then…”.
If you actually win the item when rolling, bask briefly in the glory of it and celebrate.
Before in the final step you rub the win in the other person’s face: “Hey, if you need anything, I’m crafting that now to level armor crafting…”
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Friends argue over item in WoW Classic – a typical “MMORPG” experience
Why is the Twitch clip so popular? The clip from Asmongold has already garnered over 85,000 views. The viewers had a great time during the live stream, enjoying the show that Asmongold and McConnell put on.
It’s a delightful video because both are equally agitated as soon as the item drops and they both ramble at each other like a machine gun, without paying any attention to what the other is saying: Because both immediately know they will roll “Need” on the item and fate will decide then.
The clip is an excellent example of how harsh it can be among friends in WoW, without anyone taking it too seriously. For many, it’s precisely such little situations that make the charm of an MMORPG that you play together with friends.
One of the nicest stories about Asmongold in recent years was his collaboration with the streamer Pink Sparkles:
Overall, the functionality of the keypad is rather limited. Because besides the nice lighting and the usual keyboard function, the device offers no special features.
Pro
sufficient illumination of the keys
decent haptic feedback and high-quality keys
membrane keys feel quiet and fast
space-saving on the desk
non-slip
additional macro keys simplify everyday gaming
fair price-performance ratio (20 – 25 euros)
generally works without issues with the PlayStation 4
Contra
macro creation does not always function as desired
limited functionality (no software)
support for the keypad on the PS4 depends on developers.
Is the keypad suitable for you?
Are you looking for an alternative to your controller on the PlayStation or just want more space on your desk? Then check out the keypad from RedThunder.
For me, the keypad definitely represented an interesting alternative to the standard keyboard. Once I finished my work, I pushed the keyboard back and picked up the keypad instead. This way, I suddenly had an enormous amount of space on the desk that I was not used to.
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Gaming is enjoyable and the keypad provides the essentials for a game of Overwatch and Co. Movement and all important functions such as special abilities are directly at hand on my keypad. However, if you suddenly feel the need to engage in textual disputes with your opponents in the middle of the game, the keypad limits you.
The mouse suddenly has plenty of space on the desk.
For which games is the keypad suitable? Particularly for fast games like shooters or action RPGs, the keypad is definitely suitable. For building and strategy games like Anno 1800, where I have many commands spread across the keyboard, I would still prefer the “proper” keyboard. Also, MMO players who use their numeric keypad will likely not be happy.
If you are considering buying the keypad for your game console, you should check beforehand whether your game on the PlayStation 4 supports external keyboards at all.
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You want more space on your desk or are looking for a comfortable alternative to play on the PS4? MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann has now bought a one-handed keyboard. And suddenly there is again space on the desk, and gaming has somehow changed.He shares his impressions in this article.
Usually, I prefer to work and game with a full-size keyboard. However, for gaming, I hardly need many parts of the keyboard. I hardly ever use the numeric keypad and many special keys never come into play, as my left hand is usually always in the WASD area of the keyboard.
This led me to consider getting a keypad. Keypads are additional input keyboards for PCs. They are smaller than a standard keyboard and also smaller than tenkeyless models (TKL). TKL models do not have a numeric keypad.
The keypad is limited to the absolutely necessary keys. Often, at the center of the keyboard, at the height of T, G, and B, it ends. But I usually don’t need more when I’m playing Overwatch or Apex Legends.
This is how I went about it: I looked at various keypads on Amazon and at my trusted electronics store. I value a pleasant haptic feedback just as much as proper lighting, as I also like to game in low light.
This is the product I decided on: Finally, I chose the one-handed keyboard from the manufacturer RedThunder. Compared to “real” keyboards, which can easily cost 100 euros, this one-handed keyboard cost around 25 euros.
The device is equipped with membrane keys (Rubber Dome). These keys are quieter than conventional mechanical keys, but they are not as durable. However, due to the price, I opted for the cheaper membrane variant.
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I have never had so much space on my desk as with this keypad
These are the advantages: The device can be easily connected to the PC or PlayStation 4 via USB cable. There is no software for special functions. The lighting and its brightness are controlled directly via the macro keys.
The lighting of the keys is decent and bright enough to play in the dark. However, you should not expect extensive lighting or options like those in the Roccat Pyro tested by MeinMMO from a 25-euro keypad.
The lighting is decent and sufficient for evening gaming.
The operation is, unsurprisingly, not particularly complicated. The one-handed keyboard only covers the left half of the keyboard and relies on a significantly shortened space bar.
The keys offer a pleasant pressure point and respond well to inputs, even though the membrane keys are no comparison to mechanical keys. They are quiet and hardly audible. The keycaps also provide a decent haptic feedback and feel good under the fingers.
The device also remains non-slip on the desk, even when things get hectic and I need to hit several keys quickly.
In the first round of Overwatch, it feels strange that I have both hands much closer together since the one-handed keyboard takes up hardly any space on my desk. However, I quickly get used to the situation.
Pleasant ergonomics when you want to game without a “proper” keyboard and don’t want to annoy your friends with clattering keys.
I also almost never feel like I’m missing any keys. Only the M is missing from the keyboard for the map function in various games, but there is the option for macro keys.
How does the device work on the PlayStation 4? The keypad is generally recognized without any problems as an external keyboard on the PlayStation 4, allowing typing and limited navigation through menus. However, whether the keypad works with PS4 games depends entirely on the game and not on the hardware. Games that support external keyboards on the PS4 include
Black Ops Cold War
Fortnite
Overwatch
and some other games. My current favorite shooter Apex Legends does not support my keypad, just as Genshin Impact does not. Just quickly connecting the keypad to the PS4 does not suffice.
Is the use of a keypad on the PS4 legal? Manufacturers like Hori or SplitFish have already launched licensed keyboards and mice for consoles (PS4 and Xbox). However, the community debates whether users who use a mouse and keyboard on the console have unfair advantages over controllers. The use is legal, but not well-received.
These are the disadvantages: Basically, I could assign the macro keys G1 (F1) and G2 (F2) on the keypad with macros. However, it works sometimes more, sometimes less.
I would like to assign the “M” to one macro key, as I need it for the map in Apex Legends or Genshin Impact. To do this, I begin with the macro recording and press “M” on my other keyboard.
However, it doesn’t all work right away and causes a lot of frustration, as the device does not tell me how to proceed. Sometimes the assignment works when I am in-game, other times I have to be outside the game in the desktop view. Frustrated, I then assigned the map function to one of my thumb keys on the mouse.
Overall, the functionality of the keypad is rather limited. Because besides the nice lighting and the usual keyboard function, the device offers no special features.
Pro
sufficient illumination of the keys
decent haptic feedback and high-quality keys
membrane keys feel quiet and fast
space-saving on the desk
non-slip
additional macro keys simplify everyday gaming
fair price-performance ratio (20 – 25 euros)
generally works without issues with the PlayStation 4
Contra
macro creation does not always function as desired
limited functionality (no software)
support for the keypad on the PS4 depends on developers.
Is the keypad suitable for you?
Are you looking for an alternative to your controller on the PlayStation or just want more space on your desk? Then check out the keypad from RedThunder.
For me, the keypad definitely represented an interesting alternative to the standard keyboard. Once I finished my work, I pushed the keyboard back and picked up the keypad instead. This way, I suddenly had an enormous amount of space on the desk that I was not used to.
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Gaming is enjoyable and the keypad provides the essentials for a game of Overwatch and Co. Movement and all important functions such as special abilities are directly at hand on my keypad. However, if you suddenly feel the need to engage in textual disputes with your opponents in the middle of the game, the keypad limits you.
The mouse suddenly has plenty of space on the desk.
For which games is the keypad suitable? Particularly for fast games like shooters or action RPGs, the keypad is definitely suitable. For building and strategy games like Anno 1800, where I have many commands spread across the keyboard, I would still prefer the “proper” keyboard. Also, MMO players who use their numeric keypad will likely not be happy.
If you are considering buying the keypad for your game console, you should check beforehand whether your game on the PlayStation 4 supports external keyboards at all.
You can also read on MeinMMO which keyboard I would most recommend for gaming and home office:
Good tanking in Final Fantasy XIV requires some tricks. In our guide for newcomers, we explain what you need to pay attention to in dungeons and against bosses.
This is what it’s about: In FFXIV, like in many MMORPGs, the principle of “Holy Trinity” applies. This means that the jobs are divided into healers, tanks, and damage dealers. While the DPS deal a lot of damage and healers need to keep the group alive, it is the tanks’ job to maintain the attention of the enemies.
This is a task that comes with certain responsibilities and requires basic knowledge about the tank’s role in a group. Therefore, it can be difficult for MMO newcomers to step into this role.
With our guide and tips for tanking in Final Fantasy XIV, we want to alleviate your fear of tanking. You can find an overview of the tank jobs and their specifics in FFXIV in our detailed job guide:
These are the basics: The main task of a tank in MMORPGs is to keep the attention of the monsters on themselves and ensure that they do not tear the rest of the group apart. Accordingly, the tank must ensure in battle that they maintain the hate of the enemies.
Hate is referred to by different players as aggro, hostility, or enmity. If you should read these terms in a group chat, it refers to the same gameplay mechanic.
In FFXIV, holding hate is fundamentally very easy. If you activate your tanking stance before the fight (for example, Defender for Warrior or Tankiness for Dark Knight), almost all your actions will automatically generate massive amounts of hate. Therefore, there is no reason to turn off the tanking stance in dungeons.
If you continue to attack the enemies in battle, your hate will grow automatically and other players can hardly take it away from you. Against single enemies or bosses, you can simply use your combos; against larger groups, spam area attacks to hit all monsters and maintain hate.
Personal tip: When you enter instanced content in FFXIV, your tanking stance will often be automatically disabled by the game. Therefore, get into the habit of quickly checking your tanking stance when entering dungeons or boss fights.
I lost hate, why? In rare cases, it can happen that you lose hate while tanking despite being in tanking stance:
Your equipment is too weak: If you enter a dungeon with too weak weapons and armor, it may happen that players who are much better equipped steal the monsters from you. Therefore, always try to keep your equipment at the most current level.
Not enough AoEs: Most pulls in dungeons consist of multiple enemies. They must all be constantly attacked in order to maintain their hate on you. Most players will use their area attacks when there are 3 or more enemies, and as a tank, you should do that too if you want to keep hate.
However, maintaining hate is not the only task of a tank in FFXIV. To ensure that your dungeon runs and boss fights go smoothly, we have some basic tips for you.
Tip 1: Gather everything together
When you are in dungeons, you will repeatedly tank larger groups of enemies consisting of multiple monsters. These enemies are usually taken down by area attacks (AoEs) from your group members.
However, to ensure that the area attacks hit all enemies, the mobs need to be grouped properly beforehand. This simply happens by running ahead of the monster group and pulling them together behind you into a pack.
Keep in mind that not all area attacks from your group members are circular. For example, monks or dragoon have AoEs that hit enemies in a straight line in front of them. Try to consider this when grouping the enemies. This will make your dungeon run more pleasant for you and your group.
Left: Example of poor mob grouping. Here the area attacks of the group would miss part of the enemies. Right: Example of good mob grouping
Tip 2: Avoid Cleaves
One of the basic rules when tanking in FFXIV is that the enemies must always be turned away from the other players in the group. This is especially important with bosses because they use special abilities known as “cleaves”.
Cleaves are often particularly strong area attacks aimed at the tank. They deal high damage and can take out some group members in one hit.
The tricky thing about cleaves is that they often come without warning. While most attacks in FFXIV are preceded by red circles, markers, or other visual signals, cleaves are often invisible. Only through short animations of the enemies can one recognize when such an attack is executed. The first primal in FFXIV, Ifrit, has such an attack, for example.
Most of the time, it’s bosses that execute cleaves, but there are also normal trash mobs that do it. Therefore, always try to turn the monsters you are tanking away from the group to avoid collateral damage.
In general, you should try not to stand too close to your teammates. Some of the so-called tank-busters, which are particularly strong attacks against tanks in FFXIV, deal area damage. If such a tank-buster hits a healer or DPS in the group because that person is standing next to the tank, they will be going down immediately.
Tip 3: Stand still
A good tank in FFXIV does not simply hold aggro and stay alive. As a tank, you have direct influence on the way the dungeon run goes. On one hand through the pull tempo or the enemy positioning, but also through your own movements.
The melee jobs in FFXIV all have positional requirements for some of their abilities. This means that skills deal more damage when they are executed from behind or the side.
Therefore, try to move as little as possible during fights and not to turn the enemies, unless necessary to avoid an area attack or to better position them. Just stand still and spam your abilities. The melee players in your group will thank you for it.
Personal tip: In boss fights, it may happen that the boss casts an area AoE on the spot where you are standing as a tank. During the cast time, the boss does not move. You can therefore sidestep the AoE and then return to your position. This way, the boss will not turn, and the melee players can better meet their positional requirements.
Tip 4: Get out of the puddles
During battles in instances, it is common for enemies to leave permanent puddles on the ground. They deal damage or inflict debuffs on players who step into them. As a tank, you should of course avoid these floor AoEs yourself.
On the other hand, you should also pull the enemies out of the puddles. This especially helps the melee players in your group. As mentioned above, their abilities have positional requirements. If the enemies spend the whole time standing in the floor AoE, the melee players will either take damage themselves or deal less damage because they cannot use positionals.
However, it can also happen that enemies are strengthened by such puddles. Therefore, it is always a good idea to pull monster groups and bosses out of their ground AoEs.
Left: Example of poor positioning. The boss remains in the green poison puddle. Right: Example of good positioning. The boss is outside the poison and melee can attack from behind.
Tip 5: Watch for the good AoEs
While you should pull enemies out of damaging AoEs, there are good AoEs where you should stand still. These include all types of healer or ground AoEs. For example: Sanctified Ground of the Scholar, Refuge of the White Mage or Earthly Star of the Astrologian.
These AoEs heal you or reduce the damage you take. Therefore, you should stand in them as much as possible and position the enemies so that your group members can stand in the good ground AoEs while attacking.
There are also damage AoEs where you want to stay. The DPS job Ninja can place a puddle called Doton on the ground that deals continuous damage to enemies. When positioning the enemies, try to ensure that as many of them as possible stand in Doton.
From left to right: Doton, Refuge, Earthly Star, Sanctified Ground
Tip 6: Use your defensive cooldowns
It may sound obvious, but using defensive cooldowns requires more than just firing them off. Generally, you do not want to activate all your CDs at once and charge into the enemy group. That would be pure waste.
It is also not a good idea to not use CDs at all, or only when you’re at 10% of your HP and barely hanging on. The defensive skills are meant to provide continuous aid for the healer. You should activate them in larger enemy groups sequentially to keep the damage consistently lower.
Of course, there are always exceptions. In the case of heavy tankbusters in raids, it makes sense to activate several defensive cooldowns. However, in dungeons at normal pull speed, it will not be necessary.
Personal tip: The ability Swap may not sound defensive but can and should be used as such in group pulls. It slows down normal enemies and ensures that they attack you less frequently. This, in turn, means you’ll take less damage.
Note: large pulls
During your tanking adventures, you will be grouped with experienced players in instances. Many of them have done these contents thousands of times and know them by heart. Accordingly, they are also used to a faster pace when pulling enemies.
It may happen that some group members run ahead and pull the enemies for you. This is not fun and can lead to annoyances, especially for newcomers. So if you are new and tanking for the first time, let your group know.
Try to coordinate with the healer to see if you are comfortable with larger pulls. If the healer agrees, you can attempt to pull more than just one group of enemies. It is definitely possible to survive more than one group if you use your defensive cooldowns and the healer is attentive.
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Hate, Aggro, Enmity, Hostility: Common terms for the enemies’ attention. As a tank, you must “hold hate” so that enemies do not attack other players.
Pull: The act of gathering enemies on the way through the dungeon or attacking bosses. A pull can also refer to a group of enemies (for example: Big Pull = several groups of enemies).
(Trash)-Mob: Common term for enemies in dungeons
Tank Stance: Tank stance. An ability that gives you a permanent buff with which you generate much more hate.
Voke / Provoke: Tank ability that immediately pulls the hate of an enemy onto you. Useful when one of the group members accidentally pulls hate.
CD / Cooldown: Abilities that have their own cooldown, apart from the global cooldown. For tanks, this refers to defensive skills that reduce damage taken.
AoE (Area of Effect): Area attacks of any kind
Tank-Buster: Heavy attack executed by bosses against tanks. Tankbusters are extremely strong and often need to be mitigated with cooldowns. Otherwise, the tank faces instant death.
Cleave: A heavy area attack directed at the tank. Cleaves are often not signaled by red markers and can hit players standing near the tank. Tankbusters can be cleaves but do not have to be.
What tips would you give to new tanks? Let us know in the comments, and particularly useful tips will be added to the guide with mention of your name.
CD Projekt Red promises investors that Cyberpunk 2077 continues to be a top priority in 2021. More than half of the original team, about 300 people, are still working on the sci-fi epic. However, we at MeinMMO ask: What about the multiplayer online game for Cyberpunk 2077?
In a new conference with investors, CD Projekt Red reaffirms that it continues to work with 300 people on Cyberpunk 2077. However, the focus has apparently shifted significantly.
These are the new updates: The head of CD Projekt Red, Adam Kiciński, addressed investors in a conference call to reflect on the first quarter of 2021 and open a perspective for the coming months.
Cyberpunk 2077 remains the main topic at CD Projekt Red. Looking back at the past months, it emphasizes that it has primarily focused on the stability of the game.
Cyberpunk 2077 has already been improved.
In response to inquiries, it assures the investor representatives that about 300 people continue to work on Cyberpunk, approximately half of the original team. They are working on the “next-gen” edition, among other things.
Expansions for Cyberpunk 2077 are mentioned, multiplayer is omitted
What about multiplayer? The planned multiplayer mode was not a topic at the investors’ conference. The inquiries were rather about when Cyberpunk 2077 would return to the PS Store.
CD Projekt Red hints at bringing “paid, large DLCs” for Cyberpunk 2077, comparing it to the Witcher 3 expansions “Blood and Wine” and “Hearts of Stone.” If they release such larger expansions for Cyberpunk, they will not be free.
What’s next: Fixes and free DLCs, but no word on the multiplayer mode.
Cyberpunk 2077 Online seems to be far away
What does this mean for multiplayer? Those looking forward to the multiplayer mode of Cyberpunk 2077 can take away two things from the new information:
On one hand, CD Projekt Red continues to work on Cyberpunk 2077 – they are not giving up on the title
It seems, however, that the current focus is on improving the single-player game and developing paid DLCs
The work on the multiplayer component is currently not reflected in the presentation and plans of CD Projekt Red.
However, as things have actually unfolded, CD Projekt Red’s priorities have currently shifted towards the single-player mode and damage control.
In another presentation, it was stated that CD Projekt Red intends to focus on bringing “all game franchises online one day” – as it currently sounds, that “one day” is still far in the future.
The Battle Royale genre also offers some interesting titles for mobile devices. So if you want to experience thrilling fights on smartphones and tablets until the last person stands, check out our list on MeinMMO of the best Battle Royale games on iOS and Android for the year 2021.
What is Battle Royale? Battle Royale is a shooter genre that revolves around a large number of players, usually around 100, dropping onto a large area. The goal is to loot weapons and gear and kill each other at will.
The carnage continues until only one player (or team) is left. To prevent players from getting lost in the vastness of the map, the play area is gradually reduced by a deadly barrier, usually energy fields or gas. So to avoid dying, players must eventually leave their cover, and in the end, the last survivors meet in the end game in tight quarters.
This exciting, ever-changing gameplay makes Battle Royale a fun genre that also has strong representatives on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
These 5 mobile games you should keep an eye on as a Battle Royale fan
How we selected: In our list, we focused on 5 strong titles that initially have many players on Google Play and the App Store. Additionally, we made sure not to present yet another Fortnite- and PUBG clone, but rather focused on specific unique features.
But now enjoy our top Battle Royale games for mobile!
PUBG Mobile
What kind of game is this? PUBG Mobile is the mobile version of the classic Battle Royale game PUBG. The gameplay is therefore quite similar to its big counterpart and represents the standard Battle Royale game. 100 players drop onto a large map, collect weapons, and fight until the bitter end.
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What are the highlights? PUBG offers realistic graphics with Unreal Engine 4. There are several maps that you may know from the original, including Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok. The weapons are based on real firearms. There are no crazy fantasy weapons or sci-fi stuff here.
As a special feature, there are vehicles and even helicopters. In the special Payload mode, there are even more explosions, and if Battle Royale becomes too much for you, you can alternatively play in a 4vs4 deathmatch and a zombie mode. A unique feature of PUBG Mobile is the choice between first-person and third-person perspectives.
What are the players saying? On Google Play, PUBG Mobile has 4.3 stars and over 37,000,000 ratings. In the App Store, it has 4.2 stars and over 54,000 ratings (as of June 2, 2021). Players praise, among other things:
Joey Backer: ‘There are many Battle Royale shooters for mobile devices, but none are as polished as PUBG Mobile! Whether in first-person or third-person, the controls are freely configurable and everything is more smoothly animated than other games.’
Robert Herzog: ‘One of the best Battle Royale games available on mobile. It’s super realistic, and a round now and then is always fun!’
What kind of game is this? This is the adaptation of the popular CoD franchise for mobile devices. You play as grim soldiers who shoot each other in a variety of game modes. You use numerous weapons, maps, and operators known from the originals.
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What are the highlights? The Battle Royale mode is just one of several modes that CoD Mobile offers. You can also play various competitive multiplayer modes like classic deathmatch in different forms or modes like Kill Confirmed (where kills must be confirmed by collecting tags).
What are the players saying? On Google Play, CoD Mobile has 4.5 stars and more than 13 million ratings. In the App Store, it has 4.7 stars and over 76,000 ratings (as of June 2, 2021). Players praise, among other things:
Terri Cadwell: ‘An absolutely great game and a wonderful pastime. Wonderful graphics and hardly any bugs!’
Hadi Naveed: ‘A very good multiplayer and Battle Royale game, but you need a good internet connection; otherwise, it lags.’
What kind of game is this? While the other games presented here are either original mobile games or adaptations of known PC and console titles, Fortnite does not have its own, standalone mobile version.
Instead, mobile gamers play in the same game environment as all other Fortnite gamers. In theory, you can even play as a mobile gamer alongside players on console or PC. Thanks to cross-play and cross-progression, you can play a few rounds on PC and then continue on mobile with the same account and the same skins and achievements.
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What are the highlights? Fortnite is a colorful Battle Royale shooter with a special feature: You can largely destroy the game world with the pickaxe and build structures and cover from the resources obtained.
Therefore, in Fortnite, it’s not just about good shooting skills. You also need to master the art of building cover quickly and gaining height with daring tower constructions.
Additionally, many new features keep coming into play during the constantly changing seasons. These include NPCs in the game, which make it appear somewhat like an MMORPG.
What are the players saying? Players appreciate the easy access to their favorite game on the go in the mobile version. However, Fortnite is exclusively distributed by Epic Games itself. The app must be downloaded via the Epic site and can only be installed from an external source. Since a lawsuit with Apple, the iOS version is no longer available.
Garena Free Fire
What kind of game is this? Garena Free Fire is a successful Battle Royale game that you may have never heard of. The game resembles PUBG Mobile in terms of appearance but focuses on shorter battles with 50 players that last approximately 10 minutes.
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What are the highlights? Garena Free Fire requires less powerful smartphones than most competing titles and thus runs quite well on less powerful devices. The graphics still look decent.
In addition to fast-paced combat with up to 50 players, Garena Free Fire also offers numerous weapons, vehicles, characters with abilities, and even a well-functioning voice chat!
What are the players saying? On Google Play, Garena Free Fire has 4.2 stars and over 86 million ratings. In the App Store, it also has 4.2 stars with over 4,000 ratings (as of June 2, 2021). Players praise, among other things:
Emmanuel Richard: ‘I’ve been playing it for weeks, and it’s a really great game. The controls are excellent, and the graphics are realistic.’
Divine Gaming: ‘Very good game. The controls are good, the gameplay is super good, and the graphics are also good. I only sometimes have problems with the ping on some days.’
What kind of game is this? This cute little Battle Royale game takes a slightly different approach than the games shown here. Here, only 32 players fight for the final victory. The characters are cute comic figures with big heads, and all the action takes place from an isometric third-person perspective.
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What are the highlights? Battlelands Royale is aimed at players who want quick, fun battles. The light-hearted fights are over in 3 to 5 minutes. You can also dive right into the action without spending a lot of time in lobbies. Battlelands Royale is therefore optimal for players who just want to quickly engage in a Battle Royale game on their mobile phone.
What are the players saying? On Google Play, Battlelands Royale has 4.0 stars and nearly 1 million ratings. In the App Store, it also has 4.5 stars and over 22,000 ratings (as of June 2, 2021). Players praise, among other things:
Maheel Hilall: ‘The game is indeed a lot of fun, and it’s better than most games I play. My only problem is the few game modes; that gets a bit boring after a while.’
John Watcher: ‘Top-down, twin-stick Battle Royale with fast, addictive games. Unlocking new skins is very grindy, but you don’t really need the skins. The core of the game is really fun; now the unlocking systems and the Battle Pass just need to improve.’
With The Legend of Neverland (Android, iOS), a new MMORPG has been introduced in Korea that is strongly reminiscent of Genshin Impact. It is said to be coming to us soon. We at MeinMMO reveal what the game is about.
What kind of game is this? The Legend of Neverland is a mobile MMORPG planned for Android and iOS. It is being developed by the Korean company Frima GameArk Global. It features a colorful and open game world and visually and gameplay-wise resembles Genshin Impact:
You create a character in an editor at the beginning and can determine gender and appearance
There are various classes with different weapons and abilities
The game features an action-packed combat system
You will be accompanied by different fairies that assist you in battle
You can expect typical quests like “Collect Berries” or “Kill Foxes”
You can acquire mounts
In the endgame, PvP elements, guilds, and an extensive costume system await you
When will the game be released? The Legend of Neverland is currently in pre-registration in Korea and is expected to be released here soon:
In the App Store, there is talk of an expected release on July 15, 2021 (via App Store)
The game has also been listed in the Google Play Store (via Play Store).
A first glimpse of the MMORPG is offered by this YouTube video from Gaming Mobile. The game was beta-tested at the end of 2020:
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The Legend of Neverland resembles Genshin Impact, uses the same monetization
This is how the game is perceived: So far, The Legend of Neverland is not playable for us in the West, but under the many gameplay videos on YouTube, a clear picture emerges. While people would like an MMORPG reminiscent of Genshin Impact, they are bothered by several things:
The battles and quests seem to offer little variety
The performance appears to be rather weak in many videos
The game is only coming to mobile platforms
The graphics and the entire game remind too much of Genshin Impact, but more like a worse version of it
On TapTap, a gaming platform from Asia, The Legend of Neverland currently has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 stars, but it only has 25 reviews (via TapTap).
Why the comparison to Genshin Impact? Both games feature almost identical art styles and colorful game worlds. The combat system and movement also immediately remind players of the action RPG by miHoYo. At the beginning, you are accompanied by a fairy that many compare to Paimon.
Also, it seems that the game uses some of the voices from characters in Genshin Impact, as some users point out in the comment sections of the videos.
The similarities between the two games were highlighted by video game analyst Daniel Ahmad with various images on Twitter:
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Both titles also resemble each other in their monetization methods. In The Legend of Neverland, you can acquire fairies that accompany you in battle. These are tied to a gacha system and require the use of real money currency.
However, there are also several differences between the games, including the MMORPG aspect, PvP, and character creation.
What do you think about The Legend of Neverland? Are you interested in the game or is the copy more off-putting to you? Let us know in the comments.
The Bundesliga season is over, but the next one won’t take long to come. Some players impressed last season so much that their ratings from FIFA 21 definitely need to be adjusted in the next installment. Which Bundesliga players should improve in FIFA 22?
What kind of list is this? Every year, the FIFA ratings play a major role for fans. Which players have improved? Which are getting worse? Who is suitable for their own Ultimate Team or as a star in Career Mode? They always spark major discussions.
The ratings are based on the players’ abilities in real football. Today, we take a look at some players from the Bundesliga who made a name for themselves last season – and who should receive improved ratings in FIFA 22.
André Silva
Here’s why André Silva needs to improve: The Frankfurt player impressed last season with an exceptionally strong ratio. 28 goals and 8 assists in 32 games tell a clear story and helped Eintracht Frankfurt secure a spot in Europa.
The second-best scorer of the season behind Lewandowski should receive a better card
Silva is already surrounded by transfer rumors thanks to this strong performance. But wherever Silva will play: it’s certain that he will receive a noticeably better rating than his 79 in FIFA 21.
Silas Wamangituka
Here’s why Wamangituka needs to improve: The lightning-fast forward of VfB Stuttgart had a really good season with 16 goal contributions in 25 games. However, the season ended bitterly for him with a serious injury – otherwise the numbers might have been even stronger.
The talented attacker should get an upgrade
Even in FIFA 21, the 5-star skiller was popular, especially in the silver modes, but also impressed with a strong TOTS card. However, his regular silver card is quite weak with 70 points. In FIFA 22, an upgrade is definitely deserved.
Angeliño
Here’s why Angeliño needs to improve: The Spaniard at RB Leipzig can be found almost everywhere on the left side of the field. He was active both defensively and offensively, preventing goals while also creating danger upfront.
This is what the card looked like in FIFA 21
However, in FIFA 21, he only had a base rating of 80, which no longer reflects his value. An upgrade is due – similar to several other Leipzig players who ultimately helped the club secure second place behind Bayern. As a member of the Bundesliga TOTS, Angelino has good chances for an upgrade.
Wout Weghorst
Here’s why Weghorst needs to improve: The player from Wolfsburg is also someone whose numbers can simply speak for themselves. 20 goals and 9 assists in 34 Bundesliga matches is a strong ratio that played a significant role in VfL’s performance. In the end, Wolfsburg finished 4th in the table.
The tall Weghorst was extremely dangerous in the league
In FIFA 21, Weghorst had an 81-rated card, whose pace was its biggest weakness. This made Weghorst relatively harmless in play. FIFA 22 should improve on this.
Marvin Friedrich
Here’s why Friedrich needs to improve: Union Berlin surprised everyone this season and played really high in the table. Eventually, the Berliners finished in 7th place – thanks also to the strong performances of Marvin Friedrich.
The Union player is likely to receive a stronger card
The defender provided a solid defense, currently holds the highest market value at Union (via Transfermarkt.de), and is also the best-rated player of the club according to Kicker’s ranking (via Kicker.de). However, in FIFA 21 he only has a 74-rated card – so an upgrade is due in the next installment.
Andrej Kramaric
Here’s why Kramaric needs to improve: Two Inform cards and a Player of the Month award in FUT already indicate that Kramaric had a solid season.
Kramaric received a strong POTM card – will his Gold card in FIFA 22 trend in this direction?
No wonder: 28 games, 20 goals, 6 assists – the numbers are positive for Hoffenheim as well. His Gold card in FIFA 22 should therefore be significantly better than his current 82-rated card.
Whether all these players will even remain in the Bundesliga next season is still uncertain – after all, beside the EM, there’s also a transfer window coming up in summer. Meanwhile, FIFA 21 is still running the Team of the Season event, which is slowly coming to an end.
Which players do you think deserve an upgrade? Let us know in the comments!
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Team SoloMid (TSM) is the largest and most valuable esports organization in the world, especially known in League of Legends. They are also active in Valorant. TSM has sold its name to a cryptocurrency exchange in a huge advertising deal. However, Riot is restricting the deal.
The team has now raised 210 million US dollars for a 10-year deal with the cryptocurrency trading site FTX. The deal stipulates that TSM will change its name to TSM FTX .
However, Riot prohibits TSM from appearing under this name in the LoL league LCS or other Riot Games events in North America.
FTX is a cryptocurrency exchange. In a ranking of all these exchanges, FTX ranks 271st. The most successful exchanges, according to this ranking, are companies like Binance, Huobi Global, and Coinbase Exchange (via coinmarketcap).
TSM is now called TSM FTX, and they are getting paid handsomely
This is the deal: In a press release dated June 4, it states that FTX Trading Limited and West Realm Shires Services Inc have entered into a “multi-year deal worth 210 million US dollars” with TSM. As part of this deal, FTX secures the naming rights to TSM, which will now be known as “TSM FTX”.
In addition to the 210 million US dollars, each player and every employee of TSM will receive one million US dollars in FTT, the cryptocurrency of FTX.
TSM says they want to invest the new financial resources further into gaming and esports over the next 5 years. They plan to open offices in Asia, Europe, and South America. Furthermore, they want to promote infrastructure and talent development.
The CEO of TSM, Andy “Reginald” Dinh, explains in the press release how great and innovative he finds the CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, and how important the deal is for TSM.
TSM explains the deal to its fans in a crazy Ant-Man-style video
This is how to sell it to the fans: In a video, they parody the character of “Luis” (Michael Peña) from the Marvel films “Ant-Man” and his unique storytelling style (via youtube).
The gag is that a complex story is told in nested flashbacks, where all characters gesture wildly, while the narrator speaks over it in his own voice, each character sounding just like the narrator and behaving atypically.
In the end, the story boils down to one single sentence: “We are changing the name.”
This is what Riot Games says: The operator of LoL and Valorant, Riot Games, has made its position on the deal clear in a statement.
The esports head for North America, Chris Greeley, says to the US site Dotesports:
“While TSM’s sponsorship deal with FTX does not violate the sponsorship rules of the LCS; a crypto exchange falls under the category of sponsors that have restrictions. Therefore, TSM cannot use its new name and FTX advertising on jerseys in the LCS or at other esports events from Riot Games in North America.”
Chris Greeley
This is how TSM reacts: The CEO of TSM says that the deal would exclude the use of the name and jerseys in the official streams of Valorant and League of Legends. But FTX remains the sponsor of the LoL team and the Valorant teams of TSM.
The players will therefore wear the new name in their own content, live streaming, on social media platforms, and at personal events.
This has more visibility than the official stream of Riot Games.
Cryptocurrencies are currently among the biggest influencers in gaming and also seem to be a huge topic among esports folks:
Currently, in Destiny 2, the Season of the Splicer is in full swing, and some weapon exotics have clearly emerged as the meta. MeinMMO shows you which exotic weapons you should focus on in Season 14 – in PvE and PvP.
New season, new meta: Destiny 2 is currently in its 14th season. In every season, exotic weapons – both new and old – stand out as particularly effective for common activities in PvP and PvE. They define the meta – whether through a buff, seasonal mods, a new exotic masterwork catalyst, or simply through consistently solid traits.
We will show you which weapons are currently trending in light of the ongoing Season 14 and are particularly popular among Guardians due to their strength.
What does meta mean? The term can be used as an abbreviation for “most effective tactics available” – meaning the most effective tactics available. If something is meta, then it belongs to the strongest weapons or skills in the current patch that offer significantly more advantages than disadvantages – that’s why many informed players use the meta. Alternatively, meta can also be used to describe something that goes beyond the actual game. The term can be translated from Greek as “over” or “beyond”.
Keep in mind: The selection is based on current trends, expert opinions, and personal experience. If you think we forgot any top performers, feel free to let us know in the comments. We will gladly expand this list hand in hand with you if needed.
Meta Weapon Exotics for PvE
The PvE meta is currently defined primarily by exotic weapons in the heavy slot, though generally grenade and rocket launchers are favored for effectiveness in endgame. However, the selection is not particularly diverse. The following weapons are especially recommended in Season 14.
Always the right choice for PvE endgame: The Anarchy
Heavy slot:
Anarchy: This grenade launcher is still absolutely unrivaled when it comes to passive damage over time in boss fights or against champions. Combine this weapon with the seasonal mod “Breach and Clear”, and you will become an overwhelming boss killer.
Deathbringer: Since the introduction of the corresponding catalyst, this rocket launcher is top-tier in terms of boss damage. And with the seasonal mod “Ghost’s Decree”, which allows you to create massive Sparrow Cells with this weapon, you are currently even able to obliterate large groups of trash mobs in seconds.
Xenophage: This heavy machine gun is still very strong at close to medium distances against bosses. Whether the bosses are wriggling or only have small crit spots, with the Xeno you can comfortably shoot without needing to hit special spots for maximum damage.In the new raid, you can even take out the Oracles with one-shot.
The Lament: This monster of a sword still dishes out massive damage, has a good ammo economy, and with its shield penetration is still an absolute top choice wherever it comes to shield champions.
Energy slot:
Divinity: For debuffing bosses and tough enemies, this fusion rifle is still a must-have for groups. This way, you can significantly boost your DPS from a safe distance. Your team also thanks you as the enemy crit spot becomes significantly larger.
Risky Business: This submachine gun is still quite situationally useful, but extremely handy and still very powerful in the endgame when playing against arc enemies or generally countering arc damage. Thanks to seasonal mod, it is also effective against overload champions.
Kinetic slot:
Witherhoard: Whether clearing ads or using the seasonal mod “Breach and Clear” to debuff champions and bosses – this exotic grenade launcher is absolutely recommended and is definitely worth the coveted exo slot in any group (often even solo).
Shreds everything at close range in PvP: The Last Word
Meta Weapon Exotics for PvP
For the recommendations in the Crucible, the situation is quite the opposite. Here, most common alternatives can be found in the kinetic slot. Energy and heavy weapons offer fewer effective exotic options than in PvE. Generally, the PvP meta hasn’t changed much for a while, as very little has happened in PvP for some time.
Heavy slot:
Wardcliff Coil: To take out entire groups of enemies, this rocket launcher is still the first choice in the Crucible – especially as a masterwork.
Energy slot:
Cloudstrike: Anyone who can handle this sniper is capable, with a bit of luck (depending on enemy formation), of wiping out entire groups with just one shot. In the Trials, such a shot can already grant you the round victory.
Kinetic slot:
The Last Word: This hand cannon is particularly recommended in conjunction with a sniper and takes out enemies at close range like no other hand cannon.
Loreley Splendor: This scout rifle has quickly made its place in the hearts of the PvP faction and can be a deadly and precise tool in the right hands, capable of challenging even the most favored hand cannons in 1v1. With its catalyst, it can be fired accurately from the hip and can be really lethal.
Crimson: Health regeneration and automatic reloading after a kill make this special hand cannon a favorite among many Guardians.
Stay Frosty: This hand cannon has been popular in PvP for a while with its extra damage and radar in aim view. After the nerf of the 120s, it can still shine a bit more.
Chaperone: If you can handle shotguns, this weapon can be deadly at longer distances with just one precision hit and is therefore still very popular.
Bastion: This fusion rifle remains a top choice for Guardian duels. With good aim and precise timing, you can wipe out just about everything that comes your way at close range – including shotgun rushers and active supers.
Did we completely forget a strong weapon or is your absolute top favorite missing among the currently best weapon exotics? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments. What do you sacrifice your valuable exo slot for?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
