GTA Online starts Update Summer and brings 8 new stunt races today

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Today, the download for a new update starts in GTA Online. This update revolves around new stunt races and kicks off the big update summer. Find out here what the update brings today and how things will continue in GTA Online.

What’s happening in GTA Online? Over the next weeks, several updates for the online world of Grand Theft Auto V are expected. The stunt update kicks off today, May 27.

  • 8 new stunt races are being added to the game
  • The races will feature various vehicle classes
  • They are said to offer “numerous nerve-wracking situations”

Update from May 27 at 12:00 PM: The new event week in GTA Online has started and brings new stunt races, a new podium vehicle, and additional bonuses for you. The details are below.

Contents of the Stunt Update

When does it start? A specific start time has not been set yet. When Rockstar Games released the massive Cayo Perico update, the rollout began around 11:00 AM. Historically, console players receive the update download first, followed by users on Steam and those with the Rockstar Games Launcher. The delay in the past was about 30 minutes.

Typically, updates for GTA Online come around lunchtime for us. So it is to be expected that the new stunt update will also arrive at that time.

Size: No download is required to play the new stunt races. They were opened during the event week.

What’s included: Rockstar Games has confirmed 8 new stunt races that will be available to you starting today. It remains unclear if there will also be new cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles to match this.

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The stunt races from GTA Online are usually crazy – and the new ones probably are too

Update: More money in stunt races

This is known: In the new event week of GTA Online, there are again many ways to earn money. The new stunt races play a significant role. Information about the new event week comes from GTA insider TezFunz (via Twitter.com).

  • Triple GTA Dollars and RP in Motor Wars
  • Triple GTA Dollars and RP in stunt races
  • Double GTA Dollars and RP in contact missions with Simeon
  • 40% discount on facilities and renovations
  • 35% discount on the Avenger (the vehicle + weapon workshop)
  • 35% discount on the Scramjet

Additionally, there are several vehicles with a 40% discount:

  • Gauntlet Classic Custom ($489,000)
  • Hydra ($2,394,000 – $1,800,000)
  • Khanjali ($2,310,210 – $1,737,000)
  • Chernobog ($1,987,020 – $1,494,000)
  • RCV ($1,875,300 – $1,410,000)
  • Thruster ($2,194,500 – $1,650,000)
  • Rocket Voltic ($2,298,240 – $1,728,000)
  • X80 Proto ($1,620,000)
  • Imorgon ($1,299,000)
  • Infernus Classic ($549,000)

Big summer update offensive planned

This is how it will continue: As a major summer update, GTA Online will bring a DLC in the coming months that is sure to thrill car tuners. The focus will be on vehicle improvements in performance and visual enhancements. There should also be new opportunities to test and showcase the modified vehicles to other players – without police, of course.

An illegal car meet is likely to breathe fresh air into the tuner scene of GTA Online. Stealing vehicles will also play an important role.

Various multi-part heist missions will be introduced with the summer DLC, where a “precisely modified getaway vehicle” will become an important asset.

When this summer update will arrive is unclear. Officially, Rockstar Games states “later in the summer” (via Rockstargames.com).

What’s next: To prepare for the big summer DLC, the 8 new stunt races are coming now. Soon, seven new arenas for the Deadline mode will follow. Additionally, the survival mode will receive new locations in Los Santos and Blaine County.

More about GTA Online

On November 11, the new versions of GTA 5 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will finally arrive. These versions have been “enhanced and expanded” for the new console technology. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the release to see how GTA Online will look on the latest consoles.

Which of the upcoming updates are you most looking forward to? Are you a stunt driver looking forward to the new tracks or are you only interested in the big DLC updates?

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Oh dear, the most glorious LoL team in Europe is doing strange things right now

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The team “Fnatic” is actually one of the best LoL teams in Europe, but things are not going well at the moment. After losing star player Rekkles, the top team League of Legends is now facing a sell-off: the team’s best player, jungler Selfmade, is apparently leaving Fnatic and will be replaced by a young top laner.

This is the situation:

Fnatic is apparently selling its best player

This is what’s happening now with Fnatic: The strongest remaining player at Fnatic was the jungler, 21-year-old Polish player Oskar “Selfmade” Boderek. Many consider Selfmade to be one of the best junglers in Europe and a great talent.

But he has apparently played his last game for Fnatic. According to reports from the US site dotesports on May 11, Team Vitality has reached an agreement with Fnatic to buy out Selfmade from his contract (via dotesports).

Selfmade is set to become the new starting jungler for Team Vitality. Team Vitality is planning a major restart after finishing last in the LEC during the Spring Split: they apparently want to build their team around Selfmade.

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Here you see the team that failed at the Worlds in 2019: Broxah, Nemesis, and Rekkless are all gone.

How is Fnatic replacing him? This is even stranger. As has now been officially announced, Fnatic has signed a new 19-year-old top laner: Adam “Adam” Maanane (19). The Frenchman comes from the lower-tier team Karmine Corp.

As Adam said in an interview, veteran Bwipo, who played successfully in the top lane for Fnatic for years, will now move to the jungle and has already begun training for it.

Adam hopes he can learn a lot from Bwipo in the top lane if he remains on the team.

Fnatic is promoting the signing of Adam as an investment in the future: with him, they want to start the next 10 years of LoL.

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Fnatic makes “hard decisions,” wants players who “commit”

This is what people are saying about it: A message from Discord that was spread on Twitter indicates that Fnatic enforced this change.

Selfmade says on Discord: They actually wanted to continue with the roster from the first half of the year, but Fnatic then signed Adam and told Bwipo he could either switch to jungle or leave.

The head of Fnatic comments on this tweet: they only had 2 players under long-term contracts and one more split to play. Thus, “hard decisions” had to be made.

At Fnatic, they want to win everything, and for that, they need players who also fully commit.

From this, it can be inferred: those who don’t sign with us long-term will not be part of the plan anymore, and will be replaced. The players apparently would have preferred to play the next split “with the old team,” but Fnatic wanted to begin the new start now.

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This is what’s behind it: It appears that Fnatic is downgrading some of the last remaining strong positions after the mid-lane and bot-lane have been weakened over the years. The big bright spot of the last 2 years was actually Selfmade. Now he is leaving the team:

  • The best player in the jungle is being replaced by a top laner who must learn the position anew.
  • The top laner is being replaced by a 19-year-old talent.

It seems as if Fnatic has written off the rest of 2021 and now wants to make the best of the situation: Before giving away Selfmade “for free,” they prefer to sell him.

For 2022, they apparently want to reorganize and have already found a replacement for the top lane in Adam, but no long-term replacement for the jungle yet.

The sale of Selfmade has not yet been officially confirmed, but everything looks like Fnatic is facing a tough half-year ahead.

Fnatic confirms: Selfmade is leaving. Bwipo is moving to jungle

Update May 27, 10:22 AM: The developments described in the article have now been officially confirmed by Fnatic. The confirmations came last night via Twitter, just hours after the article was published:

  • Selfmade is leaving the team immediately.
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  • Bwipo is moving to jungle.
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The LoL team from Schalke is also making controversial transfer decisions:

Schalke is making a controversial decision in LoL: fans consider the transfer as bad as in football.

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Destiny 2: Best Hunter Exotic still too strong after Nerf – This is what Bungie says

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Destiny 2 recently nerfed the strongest Hunter Exotic, Star Eater Scales. However, after an initial outcry, clever players discovered that there was also a substantial hidden buff. But that won’t last long.

This is the situation surrounding the Star Eater Scales: What a back and forth regarding the new Hunter Exotic Star Eater Scales from the ongoing Season 14. Initially rated highly, this new exotic leg armor quickly proved to be the best armor Exotic for the Hunter by far in practice. In short: The Star Eater Scales

  • provided the highest damage buff for Supers in the game
  • also strengthened your weapons
  • could even heal you and provide a shield

In principle, they overshadowed all other armor Exotics with ease. This seemed too powerful to many – including Bungie. First, the boots were disabled for the first 24 hours of the raid, followed by a nerf:

  • The bonus damage for weapons has since been removed
  • You now need 8 instead of 4 orbs (regardless of size) to unleash the full effects of the Exotic. An orb now only fills half of the maximum 4 stacks of Feast of Light.
The Star Eater Scales in Detail

The nerf didn’t please everyone, and there was plenty of complaining – guardians should never feel powerful. But then some players discovered in further tests that with the latest Update 3.2.0.2, there was apparently not just a nerf for the Star Eater Scales.

Star Eater Scales still don’t work properly

What is the hidden buff about? As the tests revealed, the exotic Hunter leg armor was also buffed – significantly. Previously, the Super was only boosted by 60%, but now with full 4 stacks, the buff after the “nerf” is a full 90% and stacks with Super-boosting effects such as the Hunter’s “Mobius Quiver” perk. And that is enormous.

Just to put it in perspective: The lower skill tree of the Gunslinger Hunter now deals almost 80% more damage than with the exotic helmet Celestial Nighthawk – an Exotic specifically designed for the Hunter’s Golden Gun Super.

That many guardians found great, and could now overlook the cuts from the nerf calmly. But the problem is: Not a single word of this was mentioned in the official patch notes. And there is a reason for that.

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Bungie has reviewed the “nerf” of the Star Eater Scales and has now spoken out

This is what Bungie says: This secret change has been widely and thoroughly discussed in several Reddit threads. Cozmo23, a community manager at Bungie, spoke up and explained about the hidden buff:

  • The bad news is: it is a bug and it will be fixed in the future.
  • The good news is: They intend to keep the damage at full stacks higher than it was before the nerf update 3.2.0.2
  • There are no concrete numbers yet. But 8 stacks (or orbs, since currently, there are a maximum of 4 stacks and one orb fills half of that) are supposed to bring more than the original 60% additional damage but less than the current 90%.

In summary: The controversially discussed Exotic still doesn’t have its final form and will only function as it should with an upcoming update (hopefully). When exactly the fix will come is currently still unknown. However, you can still benefit from the 90% Super buff through the Star Eater Scales.

Also interesting:

What do you think about the Star Eater Scales after the nerf? Are they okay as they are, or do you think they really need another adjustment? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.

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WoW changes dungeon achievements in patch 9.1 and players hate it

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A change in Patch 9.1 could make “Mythic+” really annoying in World of Warcraft. Most players already hate it.

Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination has been on the PTR for quite some time. However, the next update for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is facing ongoing criticism. Now a change to “Mythic+” and the related achievements has been discovered in the latest version of the PTR, causing quite a bit of negativity.

What is being changed? With Patch 9.1, you will no longer earn the achievement “Keystone Master” by completing all current dungeons once at level 15. Instead, you will need to achieve a certain “Dungeon Rating” – a new score, similar to the famous Raider.io. The value required for the achievement is set at 2,000.

The catch: To reach the rating of 2,000, you must complete all dungeons on M+15 twice each time. Once during a “Tyrannical” week and once during a “Fortified” week. Only then will you earn enough rating.

What’s so bad about the change? The two affixes “Tyrannical” and “Fortified” alternate every week. The first affix gives bosses significantly more health and damage, while the second has a similar effect on all non-bosses (trash mobs).

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Blizzard’s solution is not very well received.

The problem, however, is that the affixes are seen as too strong in some cases. For instance, the second boss in the Theater of Pain during “Tyrannical” weeks is extremely powerful, just like Hakkar on the other side. Tyrannical alone makes the keystone for these bosses feel significantly more difficult than the rest of the dungeon. In other words: The balance of the affixes is not optimal.

This has led to some dungeons simply being avoided during Tyrannical weeks.

With the upcoming system, this will no longer be possible. Anyone wanting to earn “Keystone Master” will have to endure dungeons that they usually avoid due to hated affixes.

However, keep in mind that this information is still based on PTR data. It is quite possible that Blizzard will revert this change before the release of Patch 9.1.

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This is how players are reacting: The initial reactions to the changes from the PTR are extremely negative. For example, in the comments on wowhead, there are statements like these:

  • “Maybe you should first design Tyrannical so that it’s less awful.”
  • “Their solution to the problem that everyone hates Tyrannical and therefore avoids it is to force them to complete Tyrannical keystones. Epic.”
  • “And once again, Blizzard shoots itself in the foot.”
  • “Dear Ion Hazzikostas, this is really a great change and the positive transformation the community wanted. If anyone knows what Blizzard players want, it’s the developers (Yes, we have phones). Anyway, I think this is still not enough. I suggest that for the achievement, all dungeons should be completed with all affixes.”

What do you think of this adjustment? A good change to encourage people to step out of their comfort zones and face terrible “Tyrannical” keys? Or a huge misstep that Blizzard should fix right away?

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Players of Apex Legends are frustrated – They believe the shooter is unfair and broken

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In Apex Legends, many players are currently frustrated. The reason, in their opinion, lies in the game’s matchmaking system and that the skill-based matchmaking is broken. MeinMMO shows you what is going on.

Skill-based matchmaking is used in all kinds of online games. It is designed to ensure that only players of similar skill levels can end up in a match together, to avoid frustration.

After all, there is nothing more annoying than being new to a game and only being able to compete against much more experienced opponents.

What is the problem? Currently, many players are voicing their frustration about Apex Legends. The reason: They feel that the skill-based matchmaking is not working, it’s even broken.

In the subreddit for Apex Legends, many upset players are discussing the issue and demanding that developer Respawn fix the problems.

Too many good players, or is the matchmaking broken?

Here’s why the players believe the matchmaking is broken: Many complain that they constantly end up in matches with other players who are significantly better.

This leaves players like PolishMuhGrapple1 with only two conclusions: Either there are significantly more skilled players in Apex than casual players. Or the matchmaking is not functioning properly and often throws “worse” players in with the experienced.

“This game has the most broken skill-based matchmaking of all the multiplayer games I’ve ever played. Either this game simply has no casual players left in it (one possibility) or this game seems to think that I am much better than I actually am.” (via reddit.com)

He is not alone in his concerns. Numerous players report similar experiences, stating that they constantly encounter much stronger players.

Some suspect that Respawn has made changes to the system recently, as the problems only started in the last few days. The situation changed only with the launch of Season 9.

Others suspect that the system was simply completely scrapped with Season 9. Since the developers have not commented on this so far, speculation can only occur at this time.

More about Apex Legends:

Significantly more players in recent weeks

Here’s how it’s currently going with Apex Legends: Since the start of the new season, the player count for Apex has significantly increased, with numbers on Steam exploding. A main reason is that this was the biggest update to the battle royale shooter so far.

You can watch the trailer for Season 9 here:

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Here are the new features of Season 9:

  • With Valkyrie, there is a new legend who brings a completely new gameplay concept with her flying ability
  • The Map Olympus has been heavily revised
  • A new weapon type has been introduced with the high-tech bow
  • There have been extensive balance changes
  • A new mode with 3vs3 arenas has been added that has nothing to do with battle royale

More about Season 9 can be found in the report by our author Jürgen Horn: More and more people are playing Apex Legends on Steam and now I know why

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Wow, Overwatch, Diablo 4: Blizzard has bad news about BlizzCon 2021

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Blizzard has canceled BlizzCon 2021. Those looking for info on WoW, Overwatch 2 or Diablo 4 will not learn it at a live event in California. Instead, Blizzard is planning an online event for 2022.

This is the news at a glance:

  • Blizzard cancels BlizzCon 2021
  • It is believed that due to the guidelines in California because of the pandemic, such an event in November 2021 is still not feasible or would be associated with great uncertainties.
  • Therefore, they want to spare themselves and the partners the months of preparation for an “epic event”
  • As a replacement, Blizzard is planning an online event in 2022, which is supposed to bring the most important information

“Blizzard discussed BlizzCon 2021 and decided against it”

This is what Blizzard says: Saralyn Smith reaches out to the fans and hopes everyone feels comfortable and safe. The post is thus once again under the sign of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Executive Producer of BlizzCon states that they know how much every fan misses BlizzCon and many surely wonder what the plans at Blizzard look like to meet again in California.

But Blizzard has decided not to hold a BlizzCon in 2021.

A BlizzCon requires months of preparation from Blizzard employees and many partners. Because the pandemic situation is still so uncertain, they did not want to impose on anyone to pull off such an event for November 2021.

There are ongoing “difficulties and uncertainties” due to the pandemic.

Ultimately, this is not the time to develop the kind of event that they want to create at Blizzard.

This is the replacement: So that fans do not have to wait too long for information, they are planning a new “global event for the start of 2022” to present an online show, like “BlizzConline 2020.”

Blizzard is looking forward to seeing players in Azeroth (WoW), the Outlands (WoW: TBC), in Sanctuary (Diablo), and everywhere around the world.

How important the release of Blizzard’s new games is (Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, Diablo Immortal), we have known for some time. An insider report recently clarified this:

Blizzard hires Trump employees and is slowly bleeding out, says insider

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FIFA 21: TOTW 35 is now live and offers strong cards for the attack

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In FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, the TOTW 35 is now available. MeinMMO shows you the best cards in the new Team of the Week.

When is TOTW 35 released? The new Team of the Week 35 is now available in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. It was released on May 26, 2021, at 7:00 PM and will be available for one week.

To get cards from the TOTW, you can try it with packs in FIFA 21 However, you need a lot of luck here. You can purchase them on the transfer market, but they can be quite expensive.

In the Weekend League rewards the new Inform cards are no longer available, now you have the chance to get strong TOTS cards.

The complete TOTW 35 – with Mané and Suarez

This is the new TOTW 35: The new Team of the Week 35 is significantly better than in previous weeks and offers some strong cards. Particularly for the attack, there are good options like: Suarez (90), Mané (92), Morata (88), Pépé (87) and Gnabry (88). However, the new card of Modric (88) also looks decent.

TOTW 35 Starting Eleven:

  • GK: Cillessen (84)
  • CB: Kjaer (85)
  • CB: Maripan (84)
  • CB: Victor Ruiz (81)
  • CM: Modric (88)
  • LM: Gnabry (88)
  • RM: Pépé (87)
  • CAM: Stindl (85)
  • LF: Mané (92)
  • ST: Suarez (90)
  • ST: Morata (88)

TOTW 35 Bench:

  • GK: Schwäbe (76)
  • CB: Bornauw (81)
  • CAM: Zelarayan (84)
  • LM: Pablo Fornals (82)
  • CM: Vanaken (82)
  • ST: David (84)
  • ST: Adeyemi (81)
  • CM: Zachariassen (78)
  • CM: Green (76)
  • CAM: Thorstvedt (76)
  • ST: Boye (77)
  • ST: Kelly (67)

The 3 best Inform cards in TOTW 35

  • The card with the highest rating this week is Sadio Mané with strong 92 points. The fast winger might not be cheap, but offers outstanding values in pace (96), dribbling (92) and shooting (89).
  • Luis Suarez features a 90-rated card in the new TOTW 35, which shows strong values. Especially shooting (94), dribbling (88) and physical (86) are solid.
  • The new Inform card of Serge Gnabry (88) is an interesting alternative for Bundesliga teams. It has strong values in all areas and should not be too expensive thanks to the new TOTS cards.

These Bundesliga players are included: In addition to Gnabry (88), Stindl (85) from Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bornauw (81) from 1. FC Köln have made it into the new Team of the Week.

If you are still looking for strong cards for your team, then take a look at the new TOTS cards (Team of the Season) of the Eredivisie and the CSL (Chinese Super League).

FIFA 21 TOTS: Eredivisie and CSL Team of the Season now available in packs

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Sony is working on an AI that should make companions and opponents smarter on the PS5

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In a presentation that focused on the corporation’s strategy, Sony provided insights into a collaboration between Sony AI and the PlayStation division. This involved how AI is expected to improve in future PS5 games.

What is this collaboration? To enhance AI in future PlayStation games, “Sony AI,” a subsidiary of the company, is closely working with the PlayStation division.

What is Sony AI? The subsidiary of Sony specializes in developing artificial intelligences. According to the website, the main focus areas include three core areas:

  • Culinary
  • Imaging and Sensors
  • Gaming

Sony founded the subsidiary in 2019 and now apparently wants to involve it more in other areas of the corporation. In collaboration with Sony PlayStation, there will be intensified efforts to improve the AI that is used in PlayStation games.

AI should be able to learn autonomously

This is how AI is supposed to become smarter: In the presentation by Sony, there is talk of “Reinforcement learning.” This is a well-known technique that is currently in research and development. It means something like “Enhanced Learning” and is based on the trial-and-error principle:

  • If an AI makes a mistake, it should learn from it autonomously.
  • This should affect both potential AI companions and hostile NPCs.
  • Future game AIs should be able to respond more variably to specific situations and become smarter.

Unfortunately, Sony does not provide more concrete examples, and we do not know how long it might take before we see the first results in games.

The presentation states:

Sony AI, which we founded last year, has started a collaboration with PlayStation that makes the gaming experience even richer and more entertaining. Through the use of Reinforced Learning, we are developing game AI agents that can serve as opponents or partners to the player.

Source: Strategic presentation

What future AIs in games may be capable of has already been hinted at by a Sony patent from 2019.

Many patents and projects remain futuristic, but development is steadily progressing. Not only Sony is working on the advancement of AI technology.

For example, Intel is working on censorship AI to protect you from nasty flamers in games like CoD or LoL.

This is how it will continue with PlayStation

These points are mentioned by Sony: In addition to improving and developing AI, Sony revealed other aspects of its future strategy.

This mainly involves expanding other franchises onto mobile platforms like Android and iOS. Additionally, more games are to be produced as series or films.

A concrete example is the film for Uncharted or the series for The Last Of Us, which is currently in the works at HBO. Moreover, there are plans to expand the PlayStation Network, the own streaming platform PlayStation Now, and the PS Plus model.

More on the topic:

However, Sony held back on concrete details; the presentation primarily focused on the general direction it intends to take in the future.

You can find the entire presentation on the respective website at this link: sony.com

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CoD Warzone now has a knife that needs rocket ammunition – Is it strong?

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The ballistic knife introduced a new melee weapon to Call of Duty: Warzone, which also has ranged capabilities. MeinMMO shows you the stats of this unusual firearm and whether it’s worth equipping the ranged blade.

The ballistic knife is a well-known weapon from the “Black Ops” series of Call of Duty. It was already present as a secondary weapon in the first Black Ops (2010) and has appeared in every subsequent installment of the series. With the knife, you can not only stab but also shoot blades at your enemies – in Warzone, you use rocket launcher ammunition for that.

At the start of Season 3, the ballistic knife was introduced in Cold War, and now it is also available to you in Warzone. But is the knife strong in Warzone or just a gimmick?

The YouTuber and CoD expert “TheXclusiveAce” has looked at the stats and handling of the knife – MeinMMO shows you his results. If you want to watch Ace’s English video about the ballistic knife, we embed it here for you:

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CoD Warzone: Ballistic Knife – Melee Weapon with a Twist

What are the melee stats of the knife? You can equip the ballistic knife as a secondary weapon in Warzone, similar to pistols or combat knives. The comparison with the combat knife is also appropriate – the ballistic knife has very similar characteristics to the combat knife from Modern Warfare:

Warzone: Ballistic Knife – Melee Stats

  • 135 damage per strike
  • 484 milliseconds between two strikes
  • 1.6 meters range
  • 5.13 meters/second movement speed

In close combat, the stats are very similar, although the regular combat knife from CoD MW shows slightly worse stats with 500 milliseconds strike delay and a 1.5-meter range.

How do I get the ballistic knife in Warzone? You must achieve a one-shot kill and a melee kill in 15 different matches within a lifetime. Unlocking it in Battle Royale is tricky. It works best in an alternative mode like “Plunder” or one of the large team deathmatches that are sometimes online. If you have Cold War – do it in multiplayer mode instead.

Is melee strong in Warzone? However, the stats must measure up to the biggest melee rival, which is the Kali Sticks. The sticks have a range of 3 meters, higher movement speed, and take down enemies faster than the ballistic knife in close combat.

Warzone: Kali Sticks – Stats

  • 90 damage per strike
  • 200 milliseconds between two strikes
  • 3 meters range
  • 5.20 meters/second movement speed
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Melee attacks in stats comparison. Source: YouTube

For Warzone players who like to rely on their melee weapons, the ballistic knife thus loses some attractiveness. The Kali Sticks offer significantly more range and take down enemies within 400 milliseconds – compared to the ballistic knife, which takes 484 milliseconds. While the stat can hold up well against the best weapons in Warzone, it remains a melee attack.

What about the ranged capability of the knife? Unlike the Kali Sticks, you can shoot painful projectiles at your enemies with the knife. However, body shots are not one-shot kills – the time-to-kill is an underwhelming 779 milliseconds.

Warzone: Ballistic Knife – Ranged Stats

  • 190 damage on body shots
  • 250+ damage on headshots
  • 77 shots per minute
  • 80 meters/second blade speed
  • Consumes rocket ammunition
  • Blades can be recovered

XclusiveAce estimates the effective range to be 30 meters. Planned shots are hardly feasible at larger distances. Theoretically, you could also use the ballistic knife at greater distances if you account for the blade’s drop during its flight.

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The blades lose height quickly after firing. Source: YouTube

How usable is the ballistic knife in Warzone? Overall, the ballistic knife is more of a gimmick. It doesn’t really shine in any category but offers the crazy function with the flying blades.

For anyone who likes to do a melee round in Warzone, this is indeed a strong bonus. And victories are possible – as the YouTuber and knife enthusiast “TheseKnivesOnly” proves in his English video (via YouTube).

Additionally, the ballistic knife is really strong when eliminating enemies who are already on the ground. An opponent on the ground receives an additional 200 health for their K.O. phase and absorbs quite a few bullets. A fired blade from the ballistic knife finishes off a downed opponent with one hit.

Pro
  • Blades to fire
  • Ammunition can be recovered
  • Takes down enemies in the K.O. phase with one shot
Contra
  • Kali Sticks are significantly better in melee
  • Uses the rare rocket launcher ammunition
  • Must be awkwardly unlocked

Warzone has a lot of weapons, and new ones are constantly being added. Currently, an automatic pistol and a baseball bat are still in the pipeline.

Find out here how to unlock the baseball bat in Cold War. Once the bat is available in Warzone, you can start brawling right away – MeinMMO will then show you again whether the baseball bat offers the fun it promises.

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The new MMORPG Moonlight Sculptor is a hit on iOS and Android – This is what the players say

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

On May 25, 2021, the adorable MMORPG Moonlight Sculptor was released in our country on Android and iOS devices. The game quickly received top ratings in the Play Store. What exactly do players say about the new Mobile MMO from Korea?

What is Moonlight Sculptor? Moonlight Sculptor is based on a young adult novel series from South Korea. In the game, you play a fictional MMORPG called Royale Road. The game is published by Kakao Games, the publisher of Black Desert Online. The developers were also involved in the MMORPG ArcheAge.

You can play as one of 6 classes or intentionally choose none. The latter allows you to later play the secret class of “Sculptor”, a sort of great creator.

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So adorable!

The game features:

  • Adorable comic graphics
  • Duelling arena for 2 players in PvP
  • Battlefield of Valor, a large PvP battle between 100 players
  • Mirkhan Tower, a typical endless tower with ever-changing challenges
  • An offline mode that still allows you to level up via auto-play even when offline
  • Timed raids that offer particularly high loot

This mix of features and the cute graphics have thrilled many players. The game has received 4.2 stars from nearly 10,000 ratings in the Play Store. In the App Store, the rating is even 4.5 points (as of May 26, 2021).

Great game, but why is it not in German?

This is what players say: Looking at the reviews, it stands out that many players praise the cute graphics and the complex gameplay system. But there are also voices that are bothered by the autoplay or that would like the game to be in German. Here are some exemplary voices from the community:

  • VanZir_Gaming: “Very nice game. Quite a deep skill/class system. Hidden classes and hybrids. Very nice graphics. Great soundtrack. Even the dialogues are quite humorously written. Only downside: The shop. BUT (big but): You can earn a lot through activity and buy many things in the shop with a special currency that can be farmed.”
  • Kirar Xiao: “I love the game. Successful implementation of the Korean version without adapting the game too much to the West. A must for every fan of the light novel or mangas.”
  • Torykas TGT: “The language is in English, but that’s not a big problem. So far one of the best MMORPGs I’ve ever played on mobile devices.”
  • Achh Woo: “The game seems to be good, graphics and movement also top. However, I would be interested to know if there will be a German version?”
  • Eugen Kaiser: “Great game, the addictive factor is high. It would only be better if it were in German!!!”
  • Manfred Dammkoehler: “So far quite fun and varied, if German is added as a possible language, then 5 stars.”
  • M R: “I don’t think it’s that bad, I would continue testing but my phone is not the best anymore and the game drains the battery so much that it completely runs out, even though it’s plugged in. […] Autoplay is present, but I didn’t find it disturbing here. […]

If you want to try Moonlight Sculptor yourself, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store or the App Store.

If you’re looking for more interesting Mobile MMOs, we at MeinMMO might be able to help you. Because in our top list on the subject, you’ll find 9 MMORPGs for Android and iOS that you should take a look at. Maybe there’s a game among them that you don’t know yet and that you’ll have a lot of fun with.

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Mass Effect: Is the multiplayer really coming back? We are really excited about it

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

The legendary multiplayer mode from Mass Effect 3 could return. There are rumors – from both BioWare and other sources.

There are plenty of rumors currently swirling around Mass Effect. After all, the Legendary Edition has been released for some time now, and many veterans and newcomers are currently navigating the story of Commander Shepard and the Reapers. Although the Legendary Edition includes all DLCs, it omits the highly popular multiplayer mode at the time. New rumors have surfaced: BioWare and EA may announce the multiplayer mode in a few weeks.

What kind of multiplayer is this? The cooperative multiplayer was part of Mass Effect 3 and essentially offered action without pause. A team of 4 players had to fight off increasingly stronger waves of various enemies from the “Mass Effect” universe. For example, the Geth, Cerberus, or the Reaper forces.

At the easier difficulty levels, it resembles an endless massacre without requiring much strategy. A delight that doesn’t last long.

Mass Effect 3 Banshee Asari
3 … 2… 1… and it’s over, as the Banshee makes short work of it.

However, on the higher difficulty levels, this changes rapidly. Here, it was essential to have a well-coordinated team with complementary abilities. Stealth characters could quickly sneak up on fallen teammates and revive them, while biotic-oriented Asari set up shields or technicians protected flanking routes with their drones.

Besides the sheer joy of winning, collecting weapons and characters, there was another effect in Mass Effect 3: The “galactic readiness” for the final battle in single player increased. This is not necessary in the Legendary Edition, where readiness is calculated differently, without the multiplayer.

What are these rumors? Back then, at the end of 2020, the multiplayer mode was clearly ruled out. This is no longer the case. Project Director Mac Walters stated in an interview with Cnet magazine that the return of the multiplayer depends on player feedback and how well the Legendary Edition is received overall.

I would never say no to that. We want to see how players embrace the Legendary Edition and how high the demand for multiplayer is. Then we will consider whether we can allocate the resources and time to release [the multiplayer] in the quality that we and the fans want.

It should now be clear: The Legendary Edition has been very well received. On Steam, it has been sitting at the top of the sales charts for several days, and the general sentiment is largely positive. Our first impression was a clear recommendation as well.

Multiplayer announcement in June? The latest rumor claims that EA plans to add the multiplayer for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, with an announcement at EA Play in July.

This is at least what Shpeshal_Nick claims on Twitter. He has been known in the past to be well-informed and has provided reliable predictions and announcements based on insider information.

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This suggests that it might be possible for us to hear about the multiplayer in July and – perhaps – be able to experience it in a few weeks or months afterward. After all, only a little would have to be redone from the multiplayer since it could essentially be taken over 1:1 from the original version of Mass Effect 3.

A few improvements would certainly still be nice.

We need this mode

The appeal of the multiplayer mode from Mass Effect 3 is hard to describe. Essentially, it’s a nearly endless game where enemy troops must be repelled to earn money, which can then be invested in weapon crates and character upgrades. Endlessly repetitive – and yet extremely addictive.

I still remember well the time when I played multiplayer with my friends for 3-4 hours every day for months. Even though there is essentially no story content, we created our own little stories. There was little that got my adrenaline pumping as much as panicking while fleeing from a marauding Brute while a Banshee appeared from the side to lift me up and gently blow me out of life.

I need this multiplayer again. And ideally with new players who are currently experiencing it through the Legendary Edition.

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Wouldn’t that be a pure loss-making endeavor? No, not necessarily. The original multiplayer mode already offered the option to spend real money. The weapon crates with upgrades and new characters could also be purchased back then with a premium currency. However, this was not necessary, and the prices for the crates were well-balanced with in-game currency, allowing you to afford one or two after nearly every match.

Additionally, the multiplayer mode essentially exists “finished” in the original Mass Effect 3. Much of it would just need to be copied and adjusted for EA’s infrastructure. Then the fun could begin anew.

Multiplayer is like Anthem, just better

I was a little disappointed when the Legendary Edition of Mass Effect was released without multiplayer. Because although the mode was ultimately more of a supplement to Mass Effect 3, I had a lot of fun with my team back then. 

The biggest advantage here was the character design. Finally, you could also play as one of the other species from the Mass Effect universe. Each of the different classes felt distinct. In retrospect, Anthem borrowed a lot from this in aspects like power combos; the power fantasy through the abilities of the classes reminds me a bit of Outriders.

For example, there was the Krogan. You could either play him as an offensive tank, smashing everything with shotguns and headbutts, or you could choose the biotic vanguard, who could push his way through using biotic powers and teleport around the map. The standout character was the Volus, the biotic god.

I would be on board! While I would prefer fewer random factors when unlocking equipment, I wouldn’t complain about the pure original version either.

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What memories do you have of the Mass Effect multiplayer? Have you never played it and would you like to shoot a bit side by side with Asari, Volus, and Krogan friends?

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Pokémon GO: Today last raid hour with Yveltal – That’s why you should use it

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on May 26, the last Raid Hour with Yveltal will take place in Pokémon GO. We will tell you why you should definitely participate and which counters you should use.

What is a Raid Hour? This event takes place every Wednesday in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a level 5 raid will appear in almost all gyms, allowing you to catch a lot of legendary Pokémon during this time.

This week is once again about Yveltal, the legendary Pokémon that has been available for some time. We will give you all the necessary information.

Raid Hour with Yveltal – Info and Counters

When does it start? The Raid Hour with Yveltal begins at 18:00 local time. A few minutes before that, black raid eggs will appear on the gyms. By 19:00 most raids will be gone and the event will be over.

Which counters should you use? Yveltal is of the Dark and Flying types. It is weak against the Electric, Ice, Fairy, and Rock types. So use such Pokémon. The 5 best attackers against Yveltal are:

PokémonMoveset
ZekromCharge Beam + Thunder Shock
(Shadow) RaikouThunder Shock + Thunderbolt
(Shadow) ZapdosThunder Shock + Thunderbolt
Voltolos (Therian Form)Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
RhyperiorSmack Down + Rock Wrecker

Are you looking for more strong counters or information about Yveltal? Then check out our comprehensive counter guide: Yveltal counters in Pokémon GO – The best attackers for the legendary boss

How many trainers are needed? You can defeat Yveltal in the raid with just three players. If you want to take it a bit easier, you should rather have 4-5 players join.

Keep in mind that you can also invite teammates via remote raids. This way, you adhere to the applicable contact restrictions and can still participate with enough players.

Why you should participate: Yveltal is a quite strong attacker of the Dark and Flying types. It is only slightly weaker than Darkrai among Dark types and ranks 3rd among Flying type attackers.

So, if you don’t have enough Dark or Flying attackers in your team, you should take advantage of the hour. The raid passes are definitely well invested for this Pokémon.

Is there a Shiny Yveltal? No, this Pokémon can’t be caught in its shiny form yet. So if you are only on the shiny hunt, you do not need to have hope with Yveltal.

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What’s next? This is the last Raid Hour with Yveltal for now, as the Pokémon is only available until May 31. Which legendary Pokémon will be available afterwards is still unknown. Furthermore, the events for the upcoming month of June are also not yet known.

Here we have listed the events that you can still expect in May:

Pokémon GO: All events in May 2021 – Which ones are worth it?

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Riot Games says about the upcoming LoL MMORPG: ‘You won’t love every feature’

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Regarding the still little-known upcoming MMORPG from Riot Games’ MOBA League of Legends, there are new statements from the lead developer. He made it clear via Twitter that they do not want to please everyone and are willing to make controversial design decisions, which certainly will not please all players.

What was said? Greg “Ghostwalker” Street is the project lead for the upcoming, still unknown LoL MMORPG that Riot Games is currently developing. In a tweet, Street was unusually bold for a developer. Instead of presenting and praising upcoming features, he stated that the game might not be the game some fans would want.

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One thing I can say about the “unannounced” MMORPG is that you will not love all the features in it. We will make some decisions that you might not agree with. Players want different things in their games. That’s okay. Some of you may not like the game at all. That’s okay too.

Players celebrate the lead developer’s statement

What does the community say? The news from Greg Street was well received by Twitter users. Here are some responses:

  • Jos “Lenisoul” Lioness says: Greg, are you saying that you are developing a game based on what you really want to do instead of what the market dictates to be successful?
  • Noxious says: “Please give me the class flexibility of Guild Wars 1”
  • Legacy Gaming says: “MMOs only became great because developers dared to try something new. It’s all about the mindset, and I can’t wait to hear more.”
  • Mustafa Khan says: “Exactly, because the worst thing an MMO developer can do is to try to please everyone.”

What kind of game is this? Very little is known about the game itself so far. It is only known that the developers are looking for more members for the team and that a former developer of Guild Wars 1 and 2 is involved in the LoL MMORPG.

Since the LoL MMO project is still quite young, a release is unlikely to happen anytime soon. However, we hope to hear more good news about the planned design decisions. We also hope to soon find out what Greg Street really means. For those looking for new MMORPGs this year, they might appreciate one of these 11 reasons why 2021 is a good year for online role-players.

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New MMO New World makes promises: No bad items in the cash shop for 4 months

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More about New World

  • Director of Ashes of Creation mocks New World, then quickly backtracks
  • New World justifies Pay2Win sales – WoW expert calls it

    There has been harsh criticism of the in-game shop of Amazon’s MMO New World in recent weeks. The term “Pay2Win” was also mentioned in this context. Now the team explains how the shop will proceed after the launch.

    Here’s what it’s about: An alpha phase of the MMO New World is currently running. A few weeks ago, the game’s team explained how the in-game shop will work.

    • The shop is mainly intended to sell cosmetic items
    • But you should also be able to purchase boosters for crafting and experience points
    • Amazon initially assured that the boosters would not be available “at launch”
    • Now they are clear and explain that there will only be cosmetic items in the shop until 2022

    We will show you here what the developers revealed about the shop of New World.

    Only cosmetic items available in New World until 2022

    This is the plan: If everything goes according to plan, the MMO New World is scheduled for release on August 31, 2021. The team of New World writes in the blog post that at the launch of the game, themed cosmetic items in many categories will be offered. These are supposed to visually match the endgame gear. This includes:

    • Thematic clothing and weapon skins: Thematic skins that can be applied to existing clothing or weapons to change their visual style
    • Housing decoration & pets: Decorative furniture items and fun pets for your home
    • Emotes: New ways to express yourself through dancing, gestures, and other unique animations
    • Dye packs: While many bright pigments will be available that you can earn to create dyes, additional colors will be available in the store
    • Company emblems: New designs will be available in the shop to personalize your company’s insignia.

    This statement can be read in the blog post (via newworld.com): “We will not consider selling anything other than cosmetic items until at least 2022.” With a release on August 31, that leaves four months until the year 2022.

    Here’s the background:
    A few weeks ago, a screenshot from the alpha forums of New World appeared on reddit. It showed Amazon presenting the in-game shop of New World for the first time. They referred to items like XP boosts and crafting boosts, which concerned fans. Amazon then quickly reassured that they do not want to offer Pay2Win content.
    In the following days, Amazon addressed the New World shop again and provided the community with more transparency regarding purchaseable items.

    What’s new

    Now in the alpha: The shop went live on the alpha servers of New World on May 25. During the alpha, the purchaseable items are purely cosmetic. They provide no gameplay advantages over players who do not own them.

    It is said that the items shown in the shop are only example items. They are not necessarily the items that will be available at the launch of the game.

    New World Alpha Store items
    These items are now available in the alpha store of New World

    The plan for the future: With the store, they want to offer players items that they consider valuable. However, items should never be offered that give the impression that they are a prerequisite for enjoying the game. In this context, New World is also considering a Battle Pass.

    The team has three guiding goals for the in-game store of New World:

    • Allow expressive personalization
      • You should have more options to customize your characters with colors and give them new skins for armor and weapons
    • Maintain equal competitive conditions
      • The store will not provide advantages in PvE or PvP. “Our goal is not to offer anything in the store that players would perceive as Pay2Win.”
    • Engage veterans and invite newcomers
      • New players joining later will be given the opportunity to catch up quickly with veterans through experience point boosts. These boosts can be purchased in the store or earned in the game. The timing for the release of such items cannot be predicted right now. Instead, they want to first observe how players progress and what the feedback from players is.

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Fortnite: How to get the Deathstroke skin for free before it appears in the shop

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale there will be a skin of Deathstroke from the DC Universe, also known from the TV series “Teen Titans”. You can secure the skin for free in a tournament. We show you what you need to do for that.

What kind of skin is this? In Season 6, one of the founding members of DC’s Teen Titans came to the Fortnite island. Raven, whom you know from the TV series, is part of the Battle Pass for Season 6. After that, her partner “Beast Boy” could be obtained in a tournament.

Now that both heroes from Teen Titans have arrived on the Fortnite island, their arch-nemesis Deathstroke is also coming as a skin. He seems to be ready for a fight once again. You can secure the villain’s outfit and run around the island with it.

The Deathstroke skin will soon be available in Fortnite

Get the Deathstroke skin for free at the Deathstroke Zero Cup

To earn the skin for free, you must participate in the Deathstroke Zero Cup. We will show you how to join and what conditions must be met.

When will the Cup take place? The Deathstroke Zero Cup, which is a solo tournament, will take place on Thursday, May 27, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

You have 3 hours to play a total of 10 matches and collect as many points as possible. You will participate solo and must prove yourself against your opponents in the same server region.

How to participate in the Deathstroke Cup

What do you have to do? Since this time it is a solo tournament, you do not need to look for a partner for the Cup. You must observe these rules if you want to participate in the tournament:

What rewards are there?

What can you win for free? Whoever can prove themselves in the Cup will receive another skin for free. As mentioned above, the Deathstroke set can be won in this Cup. The items from the set include:

  • The “Deathstroke” outfit
  • The pickaxe “Deathstroke’s Katanas” (is both a pickaxe and a back accessory)

Only the players who place among the top 4,500 will receive the skin set for free and before everyone else. Additionally, all players who score at least 8 points in the tournament will receive the spray motif “Slade sees all”.

In the Deathstroke Cup, you can win a skin or a spray motif

Can you get the skin outside of the tournament? If you do not place among the top 4,500 players, you still have a chance at Deathstroke. The skin will be available in the item shop on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The complete Deathstroke set, including the additional glider, will also be available then, but players will have to pay for it.

What do you think of the new skin? Will you try to get the outfit for free? After all, there are already so many skins in Fortnite that one or the other might already have quite a collection.

Here you can see an overview of all skins and outfits available in Fortnite.

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Overwatch 2: You can try out the controversial changes right now

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The big changes for Overwatch 2 are already available for you to try out. A player has simply implemented them as a “Custom Game.”

What is so controversial? Overwatch 2 recently dealt a heavy blow to professional teams and especially their tank players during a presentation. There were three announcements that affect tank players and thus the entire matches:

  • The team size decreases from 6 to 5. Instead of 12 players, only 10 will now be found in a match.
  • The new, fixed group composition is 1 tank, 2 DPS, and 2 support. So one tank will be cut.
  • Tanks will be significantly reworked, no longer intended to be flesh shields, but rather somewhat sturdier “Bruiser” characters.

Many professional players are therefore worried about their jobs, as the new team size could simply eliminate their role or the changes to the tanks are so massive that their performances may simply not be sufficient anymore.

The new 5vs5 mode – Already playable

If you don’t want to wait for the release of Overwatch 2, you can already experiment with the adjusted rules and get a first feeling for how the game feels with altered team sizes.

How does it work? Overwatch has offered players the possibility to create their own modes for quite some time now. It is possible to adjust pretty much all factors a bit, create completely new abilities, and make a lot of modifications.

The Reddit user Ajfis3 took this as an opportunity to create a mode with the corresponding adjustments. The corresponding code is Y4AY9.

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What is new there? The changes in this custom game mode correspond to what has already been seen in the stream:

  • The team size decreases from 6 to 5
  • Reinhardt has 2 fire strikes, as well as a cancellable charge with more maneuverability
  • D.Va’s defense matrix lasts 4 seconds again and recharges faster
  • Zarya now has two charges for her shields, which share a cooldown
  • Winston has a new ranged attack
  • Mei’s primary fire no longer freezes, but deals more damage
  • “Overhealth” is a new mechanic that combines barriers and decaying HP
  • Passive role abilities:
    • Tanks are pushed back less and grant less ultimate charge
    • DPS characters move faster
    • Support characters heal themselves automatically when they take no damage

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How players are reacting: The initial reactions from players are quite positive. The changes that developers wanted—so that players no longer hide behind tanks permanently and each player has more importance—seem to be working. Support characters are also encouraged to make more use of their offensive abilities instead of just waiting and healing behind a barrier as is currently more common.

What the professionals think of these changes will likely only be known once all the new features are implemented. For until the release of Overwatch 2—likely not before 2022 or even later—quite a lot will still change.

Have you tried the changes yet? How does it feel for you to set out with a smaller group?

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Leak to Update 1.6 of Genshin Impact shows possible price for Jean skin

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

The hints about character skins in Genshin Impact are intensifying. After there was already a first leak a few weeks ago, another leak is now circulating.

What kind of leak is it? It mainly concerns the price for the Jean skin, which has already been discussed since the last leak and is expected to be released with update 1.6.

The leak also reveals where the Jean skin will be available. But keep in mind that this is just a leak and much could change before the release of update 1.6.

Where does the leak come from? The information comes from a tweet by Genshin Report, a Twitter account that is already known for various leaks.

This is what the skin might cost: According to the leak, the skin for Jean will cost about 20 US dollars. You purchase the skin with creation crystals. These crystals can only be obtained as a bonus with real money purchases of Original Resin.

While it’s still unclear how much the price will be in euros, it is usually adopted. So you can expect around 20 euros.

https://twitter.com/GenshinReport/status/1396741507453882370

Finally new outfits, but where can you buy them?

How do you get the skin? If the leak is true, you can buy the skin directly from the shop. This will cost creation crystals.

Keep in mind: This is just an outfit. Purchasing the skin does not automatically include the character. Especially 5-star characters are coveted and hard to obtain. Usually, you only get them through banners.

You should definitely familiarize yourself with the Gacha system of Genshin Impact, which revolves around spending real money. Here you can find our FAQ on the Gacha system of Genshin Impact – How pay-to-win is it really?

Will all skins cost money? According to the first leak regarding the skins, with update 1.6, a skin for Barbara will also be introduced (image via Twitter). It will likely be obtainable through a quest reward associated with an event.

Whether this is really the case and what it looks like for any other skins in the future remains to be seen.

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Why is this so exciting? If they come, skins or costumes would be a highlight for many players in the upcoming update.

On the one hand, the characters of Genshin Impact are the central point for numerous fans, so any form of customization is welcome. On the other hand, it can be annoying when a group of players is playing the same character and then they all look the same.

When is update 1.6 expected to be released? If miHaYo sticks to its 6-week plan, update 1.6 will likely be released in early June. Update 1.5 was the last update released almost a month ago, on April 28.

A live stream for update 1.6 has been announced for May 28 (via dualshockers.com), so we can soon expect more information.

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New Xbox controller should be great for your ears, but does it feel good too?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

Manufacturer Nacon has presented a gaming controller for the Xbox and PC in collaboration with RIG. The compact size is intended not only to be comfortable for hands, but it is also equipped with surround sound. But how good is the controller? MeinMMO presents the first reviews.

Nacon, in collaboration with manufacturer RIG, has introduced an Xbox controller. RIG primarily develops headsets for Nacon.

The special feature of the controller is its support for surround sound. Nacon officially presents the controller in its video as “the world’s first Xbox controller with Dolby Atmos”.

While the controller is sold as RIG Compact Pro in the American market, it is known as Nacon Compact Pro in the European market. However, the internal specifications are identical.

We have embedded the official presentation video from the manufacturer here for you. Here you can take a look at the form and functions of the Pro Compact:

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The official YouTube video about the Compact Pro Controller.

MeinMMO introduces you to the gaming controller and explains what it offers. We also present the first reviews.

The Xbox Controller offers you surround sound thanks to “Dolby Atmos”

The RIG Pro Compact is about 15% smaller than the standard Xbox controller that comes with every Xbox Series X|S. The design, however, is very much oriented towards the official controller. Nacon also relies on an asymmetrical design for the Pro Compact. This means the two thumbsticks are not symmetrically side by side as with the PlayStation controller.

The grips of the Pro Compact are slightly smaller and not as pronounced as on the official controller.

The controller also has a fixed, integrated USB cable. It is 3 meters long. The controller is available in both white and black.

However, the biggest highlight of the controller is not its compact size, but rather the official support for “Dolby Atmos”. This is an object-based sound technology that allows you to perceive sounds in the environment particularly well.

With the Pro Compact, you get free access to surround sound with the “Dolby Atmos” app. Normally, you would pay around 15 euros.

Various views of the Nacon Compact Pro Controller.

Good and affordable controller with many customization options

There are now several reviews from various testers. Many reviewers particularly appreciate the smaller design of the controller.

What do the testers say? The online magazine PCGamer explains that the shape of the Pro Compact is very comfortable and, especially suited for smaller hands (via PCGamer.com). The buttons are larger compared to the original Xbox controller, which feels good and ergonomic. The extensive software offers many options for personalizing the controller.

The tester from Gamesradar also praises the small form (via Gamesradar.com). The controller is comfortable and precise, and despite the low price, it feels very high quality. However, the thumbsticks lack grip and are quite slippery.

Testers from PureXbox are also impressed by the controller (via PureXbox.com). The controller feels good in hands and is an excellent recommendation as a second controller, especially if a friend comes over to play. However, PureXbox also points out that they find the ergonomics of the official Xbox controller to be overall better.

Criticism primarily concerns the high placement of the option buttons. According to PCGamer, it seems that Nacon oriented its design to the DualSense controller. For Xbox players, the menu, share, and option buttons feel strangely unfamiliar and not very intuitive.

What do the testers say about surround sound? The testers also express positive opinions here. The surround sound works surprisingly well. Opponents can be located much better, and the “Dolby Atmos” app offers plenty of equalizer settings to try out, all at no extra cost.

It’s also cool that you always have the “Dolby Atmos” license with the controller. If you visit a friend and play at their Xbox while bringing your controller, you don’t have to forgo surround sound.

Nacon Compact Pro – Who should consider this controller?

For just under 50 euros, you get a well-manufactured Xbox controller for your Xbox and Windows PC. If the official Xbox controller has been too large for you so far, you should take a look at the compact Pro Compact. However, note that the Nacon controller feels a bit heavier in hand than the official product from Microsoft.

You can currently buy the Compact Pro at MediaMarkt for 45.99 euros*.

In addition to numerous customization options, you also get free access to Dolby Atmos. This is particularly interesting for gamers who play shooter games.

For more controllers for the Xbox and Windows PC, you can find them here on MeinMMO. Here we present you the best Xbox and PC controllers available for purchase.

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A new trailer shows how the housing of Swords of Legends Online works

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In Swords of Legends Online (SOLO) there is a detailed housing system. How much is possible is shown in a beautiful trailer that showcases the coolest housing features.

This can be seen in the trailer: The new trailer for the housing of Swords of Legends Online shows the diverse new features of the housing system in the MMORPG. These include:

  • Koi carp
  • Hot springs where you can chill with friends, so to speak the hot tubs of SOLO
  • Board games
  • Harvest resources
  • Fish parts for fishing
  • Stables for mounts

Additionally, the housing instances float as flying islands above the game world. There you can let your creativity run wild and build whatever your heart desires. Complex palaces with gardens are just one of the many possibilities.

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You can do so much in SOLO’s housing.

By completing daily quests, you can unlock new blueprints and resources, gradually expanding your house. If you find it too lonely on your island, there is always the option to invite other players or visit other islands.

More information about housing in SOLO

How to get a house? To use the housing in Swords of Legends, you first need to reach the maximum level of Student 1. In our leveling guide to SOLO, we explain how to do that as quickly as possible.

Through the quest ”Residence in the Clouds” you will finally get to your island. Now you just need 200 gold, as the island is not free. Choose one of the free islands and you can get started.

What else can you do? Once you have your island, you can build to your heart’s content, but there are different aspects you still need to consider to get the most out of housing. How that works, and what else is important for housing, we have detailed in our housing guide to SOLO here on MeinMMO.

More useful information about the new MMORPG Swords of Legends Online can be found here on MeinMMO. For example, we have created a guide that explains 9 things you should know about the new MMORPG Swords of Legends. Enjoy reading, perhaps there are still some things you did not know.

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Hacker forces Sony to shut down the servers of a PS4 game

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Fans of the PlayStation hit Little Big Planet need to be strong right now: developer Sony has temporarily closed all servers after a toxic hacker attacked the game. Currently, the servers have been down for several days.

This is the current situation: The official Little Big Planet Twitter account posted on May 22 that their servers had to be temporarily shut down due to ongoing hacker attacks. The developers stated that they take these attacks very seriously, especially since they were aimed at community members.

Since the tweet on May 22, there has been no new information regarding the server situation. The servers remain inaccessible, and the hacker issue does not seem to be resolved yet.

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With this tweet, the developers took the servers down.

Toxic player hacks the in-game messages

This has happened before: In March 2021, Little Big Planet faced similar issues. Back then, a player hacked the in-game messages and spread mostly homophobic messages to other players. It is not officially known what problem the hackers are causing this time, but the developers’ tweet suggests that players are being targeted again.

How are players reacting to this? There is a lot of understanding for the situation, but there is also sadness that they cannot play together at the moment. In the Little Big Planet subreddit, there is currently a live chat tracking the server status. Various players are exchanging information and hoping for a swift return to the servers.

The reddit user ThiYount posted an image of the loading screen and wrote: “Oh yes, the infinite loading screen. So wonderful!” (via reddit). Other players share memes to pass the time until the servers restart.

If you are interested in more PlayStation games, this might also catch your attention:

What is Little Big Planet anyway? The first part of Little Big Planet was released in 2008 exclusively for PlayStation models. In 2010, the second part of the series came out, followed by the third part in 2014. All games were developed by Sony and were released solely on Sony’s consoles.

Little Big Planet is a platform game where you control so-called Sackboys or Sackgirls that you can customize as you like. Moreover, in Little Big Planet, you can create your own worlds, characters, and buildings and share them with the community.

It remains to be seen when fans of Sackboys and Sackgirls can return to the game and whether this was the last hacker attack on the game. It is certainly alarming that these hacker attacks can halt the game for several days.

Are you looking for more PlayStation games? Then check out the list of free games without PS Plus here:

19 online games on PS4 and PS5 that you can play without PS Plus

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