The Twitch streamer DiazBiffle achieved a spectacular victory in Call of Duty: Warzone. He took out 4 opponents in quick succession, causing his team to roar with joy.
This is the situation: The Twitch streamer is alone against 4 opponents in the Warzone. They are the last players on the map. DiazBiffle must eliminate all 4 opponents to win.
In the end, DiazBiffle plays one of his best rounds ever in the Warzone. He quickly takes out all opponents and secures the victory for his team: All other members of his team had already been eliminated before his heroic act.
Strong gameplay secures Warzone victory
This is the clip: We are embedding the clip of the Twitch stream here. You can see DiazBiffle’s action:
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In the clip, you can clearly see how the streamer proceeded. He took cover in a house at first but then jumped out when he heard footsteps in the ground floor. DiazBiffle ran around the house and took out the first player from behind.
He then faced the 2nd opponent in a direct 1-on-1 and mowed down the 3rd player with a quick turn. For the 4th and final opponent, he chose the sniper rifle and landed the final shot.
Why is this so special? DiazBiffle’s play against the opponents is impressive. While the opponents still think he is upstairs, he tricks them and flanks them. Additionally, almost all of the streamer’s shots hit. He also quickly switches his weapons and takes out the opponents with various weapons.
The streamer experiences his personal highlight in Call of Duty: Warzone.
The other players also recognized the uniqueness of the moment. They screamed loudly in celebration and congratulated their teammate on the impressive victory.
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Are you still looking for more clips? We keep reporting on various players from CoD Warzone on MeinMMO. Recently, a clip became popular that showed the failure of a cheater. This caused Schadenfreude among many players on reddit, as his death could have easily been avoided.
Another player was particularly nasty to a teammate who spoiled the match for him. He lost in the Gulag, but later took revenge on his opponent. The matching clip caused many viewers to laugh. You can read the whole story here:
The Battle Royale GRIT is set to launch in Early Access on Steam in spring 2021. Over Easter, the first testers were able to try the game. We at MeinMMO summarize the information about the game for you.
What is GRIT? GRIT is a free Battle Royale in a Western style. 100 players compete in a mix of Fortnite, Warzone, and Red Dead Redemption.
As usual, the player who remains last wins, while the map shrinks due to a sandstorm. The game is played in third-person perspective in the Wild West, featuring deserts, ice tracks, and saloons.
GRIT is set to offer the following content:
Over 20 different firearms that fit the setting
Playing cards as perks
Cowboy gear
Horses as mounts that you can personalize and fight from
Solo, Duo, and Squad modes
A 1v1 duel function to fight your way back to life, similar to the Gulag in Warzone
The Wilhelm Scream with every death
It is also noticeable that the trajectory of the bullets differs from other titles of this genre. Moving targets are harder to hit. Moreover, cover plays an important role.
The Battle Royale was announced shortly before Easter and is set to enter Early Access in spring. The full release is expected to take place in September.
Where does the first gameplay come from? Surprisingly, GRIT launched with a playable version on Steam at the time of its announcement. Initial gameplay videos were also released on YouTube and Twitch from this test.
The YouTuber WackyJacky101 has compiled all the information and initial gameplay in this video:
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How are the reactions? In the first test, GRIT received mixed responses. Underneath the video from PC Gamer, numerous negative comments have accumulated, primarily focusing on the graphics and general gameplay:
Stephen Pollard writes: “Hmm, it’s too early to have a definitive opinion, but phew, it still looks very rough and unfinished.”
Rekkinator also criticizes the game’s aesthetics: “It looks like a game developed 10 years ago.”
MondVogel fears that the game lacks a certain fun factor: “I understand the cover and caution and all that. But it’s just not enjoyable compared to Apex Legends, where I can run and glide and everything revolves around movement.”
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However, there are also commentators who see hope in the game. Especially due to the horses, the somewhat adjusted combat system, and the setting in the Wild West, it could find its niche. They also hope for improvements in the game when GRIT enters Early Access.
Can you play GRIT now? Not immediately, as the first playtest for the Battle Royale has concluded. However, you can register for a beta. You only need to request access on the Steam page of the game.
Who is developing the game? Behind the game is the indie developer Team GRIT, which includes Bob Berry and Jonathan Mavor. The two game designers have been working in the industry for decades and have contributed to games like Devastation (2003) and Monday Night Combat (2010).
What is your first impression of the game? Could GRIT still be interesting for you, or do the first videos deter you?
More than 50,000 tweets have appeared in recent hours with the hashtag “#BoycottGenshin” on Twitter: players are calling for a boycott of the gacha game Genshin Impact (iOS, Android, PS4, PC). What is behind this negative trend?
This is happening on Twitter: Last night, players began tagging their tweets with the hashtag “#BoycottGenshin”.
A total of 57,000 tweets have appeared in a short time: This brought #BoycottGenshin to number 5 in the German Twitter trends.
The hashtag calls for no more money to be spent on Genshin Impact.
The screenshot shows how significant the hashtag was at one point in Germany:
Behind Rezo and just before Armin Laschet, a call has emerged to boycott Genshin Impact.
Apparently, the template for the rogue race in the game was taken from an indigenous people
This aspect of the hashtag evokes the most reactions: In Genshin Impact, there is an antagonistic race, the “Hilichurls”. They are portrayed as goblin-like and primitive.
In a video about Genshin Impact from the developers in October 2020, you can see an artist creating the animation of a Hilichurl (via youtube). He has a video open on his monitor showing a member of an indigenous people dancing.
The video apparently serves as a reference for the animation of the Hilichurl.
Over 570,000 people viewed this tweet, which shows an indigenous people as the template for the Hilichurl.
The accusation is that Genshin Impact has used an indigenous people as a reference for this rather unpleasant race in Genshin Impact: It is said that an indigenous people is depicted as a rogue race.
These accusations are being hotly debated: Some players defend the Chinese developers miHoYo of Genshin Impact, stating that there is not as prominent a discussion about political correctness in China as in Western democracies. They simply do not think anything of it, it is said on Twitter.
The portrayal of the heroine Xinyan is controversial for some users.
A variety of problems leads to the trend around the hashtag
This is how the hashtag is currently being used: The call “BoycottGenshin” has taken on a life of its own, and other users have added what particularly bothers them about Genshin Impact:
Some are concerned about the portrayal of the heroine Xinyan. She is depicted as a racist stereotype of a “wicked, black woman”. One user says: In the Chinese original, her dark skin is cited as the reason why others are afraid of her.
Others complain that there are very few “non-white characters” in the game.
However, there are also entirely different, non-content-related issues that some people have with Genshin Impact and want to express: Twitter users criticize the game’s account security.
Others complain under “BoycottGenshin” about the game’s cash shop, the content flow, or their personal loot luck in the game.
This is why there are so many tweets: As with many hashtags on Twitter, the exact reason for the protest becomes blurred and turns into a collection of complaints.
#BoycottGenshin is therefore not a unified movement with the same goal, but a mix of problems that individual players or player groups have with the game.
The popularity of the hashtag #BoycottGenshin is further fueled by the fact that there are also people who vehemently oppose the criticism. One user says that Genshin Impact is still in its infancy and there are not that many characters yet. “Non-white characters” will come eventually.
Moreover, the “non-white characters” are not portrayed as evil at all. That is interpretation.
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In any case, aspects of Genshin Impact seem to be concerning and upsetting many players. For such a heated discussion to arise around a game, it must be relevant.
A critical point of Genshin Impact is surely the controversial gacha system:
Outriders has been available on all platforms since April 1st. After nearly a week of playing, we want to know from you: How is the loot shooter being received by you?
This is Outriders: The loot shooter from the developer studio People Can Fly was released on April 1st. It is most commonly compared to Diablo by the developer, mixing many gameplay styles. You choose from 4 classes and then must fight against hordes of enemies and regularly defeat powerful bosses.
You can play solo or in co-op with friends. In this way, you can set the difficulty and the chance for good loot through the world tiers and continuously improve your character with new items and weapons.
In the first days, Outriders stormed to the top of the charts on Steam. It currently stands at number 1 on the top-sellers list on Steam, displacing Valheim, which held that position for a long time. 125,000 players played Outriders at its peak. Only 8 games had more concurrent players in the last 30 days (via Steamcharts).
Outriders is well-received – How about you?
This is how the first days went: On the very first day, thousands of players flooded the servers. This was a bit too much for the developers, as especially at the beginning there were repeated server outages and many players could not always play.
There are also some voices complaining about bugs. Some errors have slipped in that spoil the fun of the game.
However, there is also a lot of positive feedback. The story is said to be exciting and varied. In addition, the difficulty of the game is a topic that is widely discussed. It is said to be challenging but not unfair.
How is Outriders rated? It’s worth taking a look at Steam. There, the reviews are rated as “mixed”. As of now (April 6th at 1:00 PM), 68% of players rated Outriders positively. The negative feedback often comes from the server problems that Outriders has. There are many voices that do not criticize the content but give a negative rating due to numerous crashes.
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We want your input: After 6 days of playing Outriders and a free demo that was available to all interested parties, we want to know from you how you assess Outriders. Does the loot shooter meet your expectations or is it even better than expected?
We have created a survey that is meant to reflect your opinions. Each of you has exactly one vote to cast:
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In Pokémon GO today, on April 6, the Spotlight Hour with Haspiror begins. You’ll also get more candies. We’ll show you if it’s worth it.
What is a Spotlight Hour? In Pokémon GO, a Spotlight Hour takes place every Tuesday evening. For one hour, the event Pokémon is in focus and appears frequently on the map. The event is accompanied by a bonus.
Today, Haspiror is in focus. The Pokémon belongs to the Normal type and originates from Generation 4. Here on MeinMMO, we’ll show you everything you need to know about the event.
This is what the Spotlight Hour with Haspiror brings
When does it start? As you already know from events of this kind, the start signal is at 6:00 PM local time. The event will be active for one hour and should end around 7:00 PM. Afterwards, the spawns that will come your way during the Easter event will be active again.
What bonus is active? The Spotlight Hour brings you many spawns of the named Pokémon.
Additionally, there is a candy bonus. For sending Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of candies as usual.
Here you see Haspiror and its evolution Schlapor in normal form and as shiny
Is there a shiny Haspiror? Yes, since April 2019, there has been shiny Haspiror in Pokémon GO. This also makes it possible to catch the shiny form during the event. For shiny hunters, this is definitely an incentive to participate in this event.
How important is Haspiror? In Pokémon GO, Haspiror is irrelevant. It does not play a significant role in raids or PvP. Its evolution Schlapor is more relevant in raids and the Super League, but still far behind the truly important Pokémon.
Is the event worth it? The Spotlight Hour today can be worth it for you if you come with the right expectations. You’re not getting a strong Pokémon here, but should focus on the shinies. The candy bonus can be interesting if you’ve saved up rare Pokémon to send.
If you skip this event, you won’t miss much, except for possible shiny Haspiror.
Sony recently announced the new free games that PlayStation Plus members will receive in April 2021. As always, there are 2 games for PS4 and one exclusive PS5 game. These are now available for download for subscribers in the PlayStation Store.
Here are the PS Plus games for April 2021: Owners of an active PS Plus subscription can look forward to 3 fresh free titles this April, and this month zombies are running rampant on PlayStation. Depending on whether you own a PS4 or a PlayStation 5, you will receive:
Days Gone (PS4) – A third-person action-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world
Zombie Army 4: Dead War (PS4) – A third-person shooter where you fight against hordes of Nazi zombies
Oddworld: Soulstorm (PS5) – A platformer game where you solve puzzles and must save your friends
When does the free download in the PS Store start? You can download the new PS Plus games starting now (April 6) in the PlayStation Store. The games are already available in the console store, but they are still waiting to be available in the web store.
Days Gone (PS4)
What is Days Gone? In this action-adventure game with survival horror elements, you are placed in a post-apocalyptic world where human civilization has collapsed. The culprit is a virus that transforms people into wild aggressive monsters known as “Freakers.”
You take on the role of Deacon St. John, a bounty hunter trying to survive in this brutal world alongside his friend Boozer. In search of his missing wife, Deacon must fight through hordes of enemies and uncover the mystery behind the virus and the Freakers.
In the open world, you roam the land, collect items that help you survive, and complete tasks. You can approach these tasks however you see fit. Whether sneaking or using melee or ranged weapons, the choice is yours. There’s also a crafting system that allows you to improve your gear.
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You should check out Days Gone if you enjoy a dark and hopeless setting set in the post-apocalypse. The Freakers provide a good scare factor and come in such large hordes that players may feel helpless.
What is Zombie Army 4: Dead War? This third-person shooter takes place in 1946 in an alternate reality. World War II continues to rage mercilessly, but instead of fighting soldiers, members of the global resistance fight against a horde of zombies from the Third Reich.
You can choose between four different characters from the resistance that you will control in the game. They have their own backstories and abilities. The game is divided into chapters and features a leveling system that unlocks new perks. It can also be played cooperatively with up to 4 players.
In your fight against Hitler and his zombies, the game takes you through various locations in Europe, including Venice, Sardinia, Croatia, and even Rome.
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You should check out Zombie Army 4: Dead War if you want to slice zombies into pieces with your friends. The game can be played in both campaign and horde mode cooperatively, providing more than enough zombies to satisfy.
What is Oddworld: Soulstorm? The second installment of the Oddworld game series once again puts you in the role of the Mudokon Abe. He was initially a floor cleaner in a RuptureFarms meat factory but accidentally became a reluctant hero.
In Soulstorm, his story continues as he must rescue over 1,000 other Mudokons by guiding them through a 2.9D world, solving puzzles, collecting resources, and avoiding or eliminating dangers. He is aided by the mystical ability to possess his enemies and a new crafting system.
Oddworld: Soulstorm is a brand-new game that will be released on April 6 and will be available immediately as a free PS5 game for PS Plus members.
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You should check out Oddworld: Soulstorm if you are looking for a crazy platformer with puzzles and exciting gameplay mechanics that offer everything from action to stealth sections.
To fully understand the story behind Oddworld: Soulstorm, you should ideally play the predecessor Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee – New’n’Tasty beforehand.
How to access the PS Plus games
What you need: Basically, you only need an active PS Plus subscription.
For about €60 a year, you will then receive 3 PS Plus games monthly: 2 for PS4 and an extra PS5 title. You can get them as a digital download in the PS Store at no additional cost. Additionally, as a member of PlayStation Plus, you enjoy some extra benefits.
Access to free trials, where you can try out some full-fledged titles for free
What do you think of the new April lineup at PlayStation Plus? Are these cool games or would you prefer others? Is there any title you are especially looking forward to? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
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A leak about Genshin Impact reveals a new item that is supposed to provide players with more resin per week. The item is said to be closely tied to the upcoming housing system and will be purchased with the new currency “World Currency.”
What kind of item is it? The new item is called “Transient Resin.” According to the leak, it is supposed to restore 60 resin when used. It is expected to come with update 1.5, which is anticipated at the end of April.
To purchase Transient Resin in the store, you must first reach Trust Rank 6. It is a new system that will come with housing in Genshin Impact. You will need 1,200 Realm Currency, a new currency introduced with housing.
However, you cannot store and save Transient Resin indefinitely. The item will dissolve 7 days after the first Monday since its sale. So you can store it for a maximum of just under 2 weeks.
The expiration time of individual resins will be calculated separately. So if you purchase one resin and then another a week later, they will dissolve on different days if not used.
It is still unclear how Transient Resin will be available in the shop per week. One leak suggests it will be possible every 2 days, while another mentions once a week.
As always, you should take this information with a grain of caution, as it is based on leaks and not official information.
What is “Realm Currency”? It is a new currency that is supposed to come with update 1.5 to Genshin and is said to be closely linked to the housing system. In addition to Transient Resin, it can be spent on a variety of other items:
Furniture for your housing
Materials for crafting
Blueprints, etc.
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The Realm Currency seems to recharge automatically. The furniture in your housing directly impacts the recharge speed. The more furniture you have, the more “Adeptal Energy” you have, and the faster you get Realm Currency, according to the leaks.
Whether World Currency can be topped up with real money, as is the case with primogems, is still unknown.
Original Resin as a point of criticism for Genshin Impact
Why the resin is important: Original Resin is the stamina system of Genshin Impact and has been critically viewed by many since the release of the game. It is available in limited quantities and is needed to obtain loot from various content in the game. Thus, it slows down the progress of players, preventing them from endlessly grinding for loot, at least without having to spend real money.
The developer miHoYo has already responded to the criticism:
The start of Season 6 in Fortnite: Battle Royale has already brought some new features and weapons, but apparently, we could soon expect 4 more new weapons. According to data miners, there is even a gun that shoots garbage. We show you what has been found.
This is what’s happening in Fortnite: Season 6 – Chapter 2 has started and brought some new features. Players can even craft prehistoric weapons or hunt wild animals on the map. However, soon more new weapons could appear in the game.
After the Update 16.10, which fixed a lot of bugs, data miners found some weapons that are expected to be released soon. One gun, in particular, is quite curious, as it is said to shoot with trash.
4 new weapons leaked
What was found? The data miner Firemonkey showed that he found 3 exotic weapons in the data that are likely to be sold by NPCs soon. He shared his find on Twitter – these mythical guns are expected to come (via Twitter):
Marksman Revolver – at NPC Deadfire
Unstable Bow – at NPC Rebirth Raven
Grappler Bow – at NPC Lara Croft
Especially the bows seem to be more “weapons” used for tricks in a round and not necessarily causing damage to opponents. The Grappler Bow could function similarly to the mythical Grappler from Season 2 – Chapter 2, which allowed players to move forward incredibly quickly.
New weapon that shoots with trash?
This weapon was also found: Update 16.10 introduced another weapon. The “Recycler” weapon will likely require ammunition that players have not encountered in Fortnite before. The new gun is supposed to recycle “trash” and use it as ammunition, as the name suggests.
The Recycler is expected to deal 75 damage to players and have a magazine size of 3 shots. Additionally, the new weapon should take 2 seconds to reload. The data miner XTigerHypexX posted the stats for the new gun on Twitter:
It seems that the Recycler will bring a new type of ammunition that players have not yet encountered in Fortnite. The data miner HYPEX has already shown initial information on how the “trash” ammo is supposed to work in the game (via Twitter). According to the leaker, the Recycler is supposed to suck up different materials and then spit out trash bombs.
When will the new weapons arrive? The release date for these 4 weapons is still unknown. It might be that they will be added in the next update, but keep in mind that this has not yet been officially confirmed by Epic. We will inform you as soon as there is more information on the leaked weapons.
Through Update 16.10, data miners found not only weapons that are not yet in the game. The patch also brought new features to the game, such as the dinosaurs that now run around the map. If you encounter velociraptors, you can even tame them. In our guide, we explain how you can tame the dinosaurs and whether it is worth it for you.
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The Twitch streamer Quin69 played for several hours with his monk in Season 23 of Diablo 3. But then a crash came that ruined everything.
What is going on in Diablo 3? Last Friday, Diablo 3 launched the new Season 23. Many players and streamers created new characters for this occasion, which they are now leveling and equipping. Among them is Twitch streamer Quin69. He played a monk in Hardcore mode until he was surprised by a nasty crash.
Hardcore and Softcore in Diablo 3 If you create a hero in Diablo 3, you can choose to play in Softcore mode (standard) or Hardcore mode. The Hardcore mode means that you lose your character permanently if it dies just once. In Softcore mode, however, you can die as often as you want. Many play Hardcore mode for a special thrill and an additional challenge in Diablo 3.
Quin69 stunned after the death
This is what happened: In his stream on April 5, just 3 days after the start of Season 23, streamer Quin69 was playing with his monk in a Greater Nephalem Rift at level 92 in Hardcore mode.
In the last 3 days, Quin69 streamed 20 hours of Diablo 3 on his Twitch channel (via sullygnome.com). This playtime was divided among different characters. With the affected monk, he played for almost 9 hours.
Just as he was killing enough enemies to summon the Rift boss, the screen suddenly froze. The streamer repeatedly asks, “Am I dead?” as he looks at the frozen screen of Diablo 3. He then ended the game via the task manager and restarted it.
At the hero selection, then the bitter awakening: Yes, his character is dead and therefore permanently unusable for the season. Hours of farming are thus lost.
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This is how Quin reacted: He sank into his chair, yelled “no,” and repeatedly cursed while his viewers made fun of the streamer in the texts of their donations. “This is not funny. […] everything is gone, all my gems […], this is complete bullshit.”
Then his viewers wanted to encourage him to continue playing. “Dude, I just lost everything. I played all night and was about to go to sleep. I grinded and grinded until I reached Torment 10. And then my character was killed by something. I don’t even know what it was, the game crashed.”
After that, he explains why this is so bitter for him.
He lost all his legendary gems with the highest levels
He used all the materials he farmed with his other characters to equip the monk, which is now destroyed forever [for the season]
This made him ready to compete for the 1st place in the leaderboard
And then his game crashes and everything is gone
When suggested to grind even harder now, the streamer replies: “And what if that happens again? Will my game just crash again?”
This is what players are saying: On reddit, the crash of Quin69 is being discussed extensively. Players mention that this type of unexplained crash has been an issue in Diablo 3 for a while, which simply has not yet been fixed.
“This bug is over a year old now. It’s really sad that it hasn’t been fixed yet. It makes Hardcore really not an option,” writes Nagnz (via reddit)
“That’s exactly why I stopped playing Hardcore. I experience these freezes quite often,” writes tehjoch (via reddit)
“Honestly, I don’t understand why anyone would play Hardcore on this game. Your skill means nothing when you’re reliant on an active internet connection to stay alive,” says sockofillrepute (via reddit)
Is there a solution? A solution that works for some players is a setting in the sound options. Reducing the number of channels is said to minimize or even fix stuttering and lags.
In Caliber, a new online shooter awaits you, where you need more tactics than reflexes. We reveal what the game has to offer.
Update: Wargaming is no longer involved in the development of Caliber, as originally mentioned in the article. Until 2020, Wargaming acted as the publisher for Caliber, but since the end of 2020, they have not been involved with Caliber. This was communicated to us by Wargaming in an email.
The article has been adjusted accordingly.
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What is Caliber? Whether PvP, PvE, or PvPvE, Caliber, which was already showcased at gamescom 2019, aims to provide you with exciting team battles. Teamplay is of utmost importance. The composition of your squad plays a crucial role. Depending on which classes you have in your group and how exactly they are composed, it affects the matches.
You have the choice between the Assault, who eliminates enemies as quickly as possible, or the Marksman, who supports the team from a distance with his sniper rifle. You can also play as a Medic and heal the wounded. Lastly, the Support is available, heavily armed and acting as a tank by drawing attacks to himself.
In the missions, you either fight only against human players, only against AI enemies, or a mix of both.
A shooter that focuses on tactics
What is special about the game? Caliber is a tactical team shooter. This means it is not so much about quick reflexes but about coming up with good strategies together with friends. This starts with considering which classes to form your group from. Because this opens up new possibilities each time to achieve objectives. You can see how this plays out in this video:
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Furthermore, you won’t get far without good communication. You must constantly coordinate, react together to new situations, and quickly adjust your tactics.
How to participate: The beta of Caliber has already ended. You can create an account on the official website and then download the game client for free (via playcaliber). It is a free-to-play game.
What can you find in the store? Caliber finances itself through an in-game store. This offers you, for example, outfits and skins with which you can customize your soldier. The system also resembles that of Rainbow Six Siege.
Who is Caliber for? The online shooter is aimed at anyone who prefers tactics over quick reactions. Additionally, you must enjoy working as a team. Lone wolves will find it hard to be happy with the game.
Despite the rocky start with server issues and crossplay, MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has already put many hours into Outriders . One system of the game that stood out positively to him is the crafting.
How does crafting work? In Outriders, you can find equipment and then dismantle or sell it. When weapons and armor are broken down, you receive materials like iron, leather, or titan.
Additionally, there are special “shards” that can improve a weapon’s attributes – such as maximum health points or weapon strength. Weapons can thus be enhanced and even leveled up.
This way, a favorite weapon can serve as a companion throughout the game. And a small but important detail makes the whole thing even better.
What makes crafting so special? Equipment provides not only resources but also mods when dismantled. A mod enhances one of your class’s abilities or adds special effects to a weapon.
Built mods can then be inserted back into other equipment. This way, your favorite perk never gets lost but can always be transferred to a new, stronger weapon or armor.
Custom top-tier equipment at any time
How does it work? If you find equipment whose mods interest you, you can simply dismantle it. The mod will then be added to your crafting inventory, and you can recognize by the symbol on the equipment whether you already own the mod.
This symbol indicates that you have already unlocked a mod for crafting.
Once you have gained such a perk, you possess it permanently. Unlike other crafting materials, it is not consumed but remains in your inventory. The only downside is that mods cannot be stacked.
If you want to have a mod multiple times in your equipment, a red background marks that you are already using the mod actively in an item and cannot take it again. Additionally, for epic and legendary items, only one of the two mods can be swapped – the other is then “locked”.
Does this work with legendaries as well? Now comes the kicker: even legendary perks (“Rank 3”) can be dismantled from weapons and placed into other weapons. So if you find a legendary that you don’t want to use but has a strong mod, just dismantle the legendary.
You can then use the mod in rare (blue) and epic (purple) weapons and armor. I personally haven’t had any luck with this yet, but many players praise that they can build their own equipment this way (via reddit).
There, the user gotchubro says: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a game where you actually care and worry about BLUE items being properly modded … while you’re in single-digit levels …” (via reddit).
I see it similarly. As a tinkerer and builder, I enjoy assembling my weapons and Outriders allows me to do just that, even early in the game. And those who get involved in leveling early have a significant advantage later in endgame.
Even legendary mods can be dismantled and utilized.
No more god rolls, I build my weapons myself
This is how Outriders stands out with the system: With the ability to forge your own weapons and armor with the best mods, many more builds are possible. Engaging with the mods early provides the necessary knowledge later on.
If a certain perk is only found on a legendary sniper rifle, but you are playing a devastator? Dismantle the sniper and build the mod into your shotgun or LMG.
What’s particularly good about this crafting feature is that a mod and a playstyle can accompany you from the very beginning. For instance, I devised a build quite early on and have been using the same mods for about ten levels, which I keep re-adding.
How do other games do it? Normally, loot shooters like Destiny and Division work with so-called “God Rolls.” These are weapons and equipment pieces that have exactly the stats and characteristics that a player wants.
Attributes are randomly distributed when the loot is generated and can thus either be good, bad, or ideal. Outriders partially circumvents this, as at least the special abilities can simply be transferred to any equipment. So only the distribution of stats needs to be correct.
Ultimately, champs are like cards in a Magic deck. And LoL players play LoL and not Magic: The Gathering:
“I think it is unreasonable to assume that MOBA players or coaches really understand how the draft works. Because it is a complicated skill to master, even in a collectible card game. Otherwise, everyone would be Mythic in Magic The Gathering or super high in Hearthstone.”
Nick “LS” De Cesare
LS states that the draft is so difficult and complex because you have to consider and weigh a variety of things simultaneously:
What are the matchups on the lane?
How do the champs behave towards each other?
What are the various breaking points in the game?
What gold thresholds must the champs reach?
Do champs overlap unfavorably with others?
How do the various match-ups play out at different points in the match?
This is why professionals and coaches have no clue: For LS, the draft is an art he can talk about for hours. He says that most players and fans do not understand what is needed to win in LoL.
“Those coming from StarCraft know that you do not win just because you have more bases than the opponent, more gold or minerals. It is the same with card games – just because you are behind against an aggro player, it does not mean that they win. It is the same in LoL.”
Nick “LS” De Ceare
The level at which professionals talk about the draft seems to shock LS: “A lot of people think that coaches should be good at drafting, but it is ridiculous to expect that from them. Some people believe that the players are good at it. That is just as ridiculous. Just listen to the voice chat and how they talk about certain matchups.”
It is absurd to assume that players and coaches should be good at drafting, LS says. It is simply not a skill found in LoL.
Draft in LoL apparently needs its own specialists, who come from card games
What this is about: It is an interesting concept that LS explains here. In principle, the draft is a “game in itself” that ultimately determines how a LoL match plays out:
In LoL, fast reactions, tactical decisions, and strong teamwork are important
The draft calls for different skills. Here it is important to plan strategically, assess the opponent, create and execute a plan, and react quickly to the opponent’s decisions. Understanding LoL correctly and analyzing and interpreting the meta is crucial.
Ultimately, one can see from such remarks that e-sports in LoL is still relatively in its infancy. If it were up to LS, every team would have a strategist who exclusively deals with the draft. Currently, this task often falls to the coach in many LoL teams, who are frequently criticized for their draft.
LoL could undergo a development similar to that of soccer: There used to be only small coaching teams. Today, professional coaching teams in soccer are highly specialized and have a separate specialist for every aspect of the game.
According to LS, LoL teams need their own “drafting specialist,” just as soccer teams have their own goalkeeper coaches.
LS has made a name for himself as a thought leader in LoL. He became known for rejecting a certain item that many played and explaining to everyone that they should focus on another item. That has even earned him a place in LoL:
It is absurd to assume that players and coaches should be good at drafting, LS says. It is simply not a skill found in LoL.
Draft in LoL apparently needs its own specialists, who come from card games
What this is about: It is an interesting concept that LS explains here. In principle, the draft is a “game in itself” that ultimately determines how a LoL match plays out:
In LoL, fast reactions, tactical decisions, and strong teamwork are important
The draft calls for different skills. Here it is important to plan strategically, assess the opponent, create and execute a plan, and react quickly to the opponent’s decisions. Understanding LoL correctly and analyzing and interpreting the meta is crucial.
Ultimately, one can see from such remarks that e-sports in LoL is still relatively in its infancy. If it were up to LS, every team would have a strategist who exclusively deals with the draft. Currently, this task often falls to the coach in many LoL teams, who are frequently criticized for their draft.
LoL could undergo a development similar to that of soccer: There used to be only small coaching teams. Today, professional coaching teams in soccer are highly specialized and have a separate specialist for every aspect of the game.
According to LS, LoL teams need their own “drafting specialist,” just as soccer teams have their own goalkeeper coaches.
LS has made a name for himself as a thought leader in LoL. He became known for rejecting a certain item that many played and explaining to everyone that they should focus on another item. That has even earned him a place in LoL:
Ultimately, champs are like cards in a Magic deck. And LoL players play LoL and not Magic: The Gathering:
“I think it is unreasonable to assume that MOBA players or coaches really understand how the draft works. Because it is a complicated skill to master, even in a collectible card game. Otherwise, everyone would be Mythic in Magic The Gathering or super high in Hearthstone.”
Nick “LS” De Cesare
LS states that the draft is so difficult and complex because you have to consider and weigh a variety of things simultaneously:
What are the matchups on the lane?
How do the champs behave towards each other?
What are the various breaking points in the game?
What gold thresholds must the champs reach?
Do champs overlap unfavorably with others?
How do the various match-ups play out at different points in the match?
Are there different item breakpoints?
This is why professionals and coaches have no clue: For LS, the draft is an art he can talk about for hours. He says that most players and fans do not understand what is needed to win in LoL.
“Those coming from StarCraft know that you do not win just because you have more bases than the opponent, more gold or minerals. It is the same with card games – just because you are behind against an aggro player, it does not mean that they win. It is the same in LoL.”
Nick “LS” De Ceare
The level at which professionals talk about the draft seems to shock LS: “A lot of people think that coaches should be good at drafting, but it is ridiculous to expect that from them. Some people believe that the players are good at it. That is just as ridiculous. Just listen to the voice chat and how they talk about certain matchups.”
It is absurd to assume that players and coaches should be good at drafting, LS says. It is simply not a skill found in LoL.
Draft in LoL apparently needs its own specialists, who come from card games
What this is about: It is an interesting concept that LS explains here. In principle, the draft is a “game in itself” that ultimately determines how a LoL match plays out:
In LoL, fast reactions, tactical decisions, and strong teamwork are important
The draft calls for different skills. Here it is important to plan strategically, assess the opponent, create and execute a plan, and react quickly to the opponent’s decisions. Understanding LoL correctly and analyzing and interpreting the meta is crucial.
Ultimately, one can see from such remarks that e-sports in LoL is still relatively in its infancy. If it were up to LS, every team would have a strategist who exclusively deals with the draft. Currently, this task often falls to the coach in many LoL teams, who are frequently criticized for their draft.
LoL could undergo a development similar to that of soccer: There used to be only small coaching teams. Today, professional coaching teams in soccer are highly specialized and have a separate specialist for every aspect of the game.
According to LS, LoL teams need their own “drafting specialist,” just as soccer teams have their own goalkeeper coaches.
LS has made a name for himself as a thought leader in LoL. He became known for rejecting a certain item that many played and explaining to everyone that they should focus on another item. That has even earned him a place in LoL:
The analyst Nicholas “LS” De Cesare has made a name for himself in League of Legends as a caster, coach, and strategist. He now explains that neither professionals nor coaches in LoL really understand how the crucial draft in e-sports works. Apparently, it takes strategy specialists like him.
What is the draft? LoL has 154 champions: A team can only play 5. During the draft, coaches decide which champs their players will use later in the match.
In a normal game, it simply happens that you choose the champ you feel like playing and are comfortable with.
At a high level, in e-sports, however, this is a science and art in itself.
The draft in LoL is a complex matter, as each team can ban 5 champions that neither they nor the opponents can play.
Moreover, it is important in which order the individual champions are selected: The teams react to what the other team does, counter certain champions, or aim to assemble a combination of heroes that they believe works particularly well together.
Ultimately, the draft decides at a high level the fate of the game, and fans often debate it heavily afterwards: When a team clearly loses, the draft is often blamed.
The draft is also complicated because Riot Games changes League of Legends slightly with each patch: The champs and roles in a match become stronger and weaker:
Traditionally, midlaners and ADCs were the stars of their teams. In 2019, junglers were primarily there to initiate teamfights so that midlaners could secure the kills. Champions like Lee Sin excelled here. With that, Tian became the most valuable player at Worlds 2019.
However, in 2020, junglers suddenly became the central killers of their teams, and the midlaner set up kills for them. Therefore, it is now important that junglers level up and farm quickly. Canyon dominated Worlds 2020 with Graves – the same role, completely different playstyle.
The meta in LoL is in constant flux. Therefore, the draft must also adapt continuously. A coach who drafts well is later credited with having “read the meta correctly.” Meanwhile, a poor draft quickly leads to a team looking much worse than it actually is. Players shake their heads over such drafts, calling them complete “troll picks” and that the team is just a “clown fiesta.”
In recent years, junglers have dominated Worlds in LoL. They are the new stars instead of the midlaners.
Drafting requires skills that are not cultivated in LoL
This is what the LoL nerd says: According to the strategist LS, neither coaches nor professionals in LoL have a clue about how the draft works in the game they earn their money with. He explains this in an interview with the site Inven (via Inven).
According to LS, drafting has nothing to do with playing a MOBA, but is a strategic skill like in the collectible card games from which he comes. He compares the draft to assembling a deck in Hearthstone or Magic: The Gathering.
LS has made a name for himself as a thought leader in LoL. He became known for rejecting a certain item that many played and explaining to everyone that they should focus on another item. That has even earned him a place in LoL:
It is absurd to assume that players and coaches should be good at drafting, LS says. It is simply not a skill found in LoL.
Draft in LoL apparently needs its own specialists, who come from card games
What this is about: It is an interesting concept that LS explains here. In principle, the draft is a “game in itself” that ultimately determines how a LoL match plays out:
In LoL, fast reactions, tactical decisions, and strong teamwork are important
The draft calls for different skills. Here it is important to plan strategically, assess the opponent, create and execute a plan, and react quickly to the opponent’s decisions. Understanding LoL correctly and analyzing and interpreting the meta is crucial.
Ultimately, one can see from such remarks that e-sports in LoL is still relatively in its infancy. If it were up to LS, every team would have a strategist who exclusively deals with the draft. Currently, this task often falls to the coach in many LoL teams, who are frequently criticized for their draft.
LoL could undergo a development similar to that of soccer: There used to be only small coaching teams. Today, professional coaching teams in soccer are highly specialized and have a separate specialist for every aspect of the game.
According to LS, LoL teams need their own “drafting specialist,” just as soccer teams have their own goalkeeper coaches.
LS has made a name for himself as a thought leader in LoL. He became known for rejecting a certain item that many played and explaining to everyone that they should focus on another item. That has even earned him a place in LoL:
Ultimately, champs are like cards in a Magic deck. And LoL players play LoL and not Magic: The Gathering:
“I think it is unreasonable to assume that MOBA players or coaches really understand how the draft works. Because it is a complicated skill to master, even in a collectible card game. Otherwise, everyone would be Mythic in Magic The Gathering or super high in Hearthstone.”
Nick “LS” De Cesare
LS states that the draft is so difficult and complex because you have to consider and weigh a variety of things simultaneously:
What are the matchups on the lane?
How do the champs behave towards each other?
What are the various breaking points in the game?
What gold thresholds must the champs reach?
Do champs overlap unfavorably with others?
How do the various match-ups play out at different points in the match?
Are there different item breakpoints?
This is why professionals and coaches have no clue: For LS, the draft is an art he can talk about for hours. He says that most players and fans do not understand what is needed to win in LoL.
“Those coming from StarCraft know that you do not win just because you have more bases than the opponent, more gold or minerals. It is the same with card games – just because you are behind against an aggro player, it does not mean that they win. It is the same in LoL.”
Nick “LS” De Ceare
The level at which professionals talk about the draft seems to shock LS: “A lot of people think that coaches should be good at drafting, but it is ridiculous to expect that from them. Some people believe that the players are good at it. That is just as ridiculous. Just listen to the voice chat and how they talk about certain matchups.”
It is absurd to assume that players and coaches should be good at drafting, LS says. It is simply not a skill found in LoL.
Draft in LoL apparently needs its own specialists, who come from card games
What this is about: It is an interesting concept that LS explains here. In principle, the draft is a “game in itself” that ultimately determines how a LoL match plays out:
In LoL, fast reactions, tactical decisions, and strong teamwork are important
The draft calls for different skills. Here it is important to plan strategically, assess the opponent, create and execute a plan, and react quickly to the opponent’s decisions. Understanding LoL correctly and analyzing and interpreting the meta is crucial.
Ultimately, one can see from such remarks that e-sports in LoL is still relatively in its infancy. If it were up to LS, every team would have a strategist who exclusively deals with the draft. Currently, this task often falls to the coach in many LoL teams, who are frequently criticized for their draft.
LoL could undergo a development similar to that of soccer: There used to be only small coaching teams. Today, professional coaching teams in soccer are highly specialized and have a separate specialist for every aspect of the game.
According to LS, LoL teams need their own “drafting specialist,” just as soccer teams have their own goalkeeper coaches.
LS has made a name for himself as a thought leader in LoL. He became known for rejecting a certain item that many played and explaining to everyone that they should focus on another item. That has even earned him a place in LoL:
The Lazy Peon explains that the gaming experience is very linear. One feels as if on rails and is sent from one quest to the next, while fighting monsters along the way.
Another special feature of Swords of Legends Online is that there is no ingame shop. It is one of the few Chinese MMORPGs that adopts a subscription system. This means there are no Pay2Win elements, which should facilitate a potential release in the West.
Here you can watch the video from The Lazy Peon:
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What are the chances of a Western release? The MMORPG has been running in China since 2017. The developers were also present at the E3 gaming fair that same year and presented Swords of Legends Online there. It should apparently have been showcased, as a release in the West is possible (via Steparu). Since then, however, there have been no new hints that the MMORPG will be released here.
You can already play it, but you need to have knowledge of Chinese. There is no region lock. You simply register on the official website (via WeGame). However, you should expect a high ping, as the servers are located in China. Also, keep in mind that there is currently no English or German language patch. You will only progress with knowledge of the Chinese language.
What do you think of Swords of Legends Online? Would you like to play the MMORPG?
Swords of Legends Online is an Asian MMORPG that particularly attracts attention due to its graphics. However, it is currently only available to play in China.
What is Swords of Legends Online? The MMORPG takes place in ancient China and revolves around a magical sword that promises great power to its owner. However, a demonic creature resides in the sword. The demon pulls the weapon’s holder towards the side of evil. The quest for the weapon is a central element in the story of Swords of Legends Online and the accompanying Chinese TV series, which delves even deeper into this storyline.
In the game, you create a hero from six classes.
These include Tanks, Warriors, Ranged Fighters, Mages, and Assassins.
The classes have no gender lock, meaning you can play any class regardless of whether you create a female or male character. This is not a given in Asian games.
Here is the focus: Swords of Legends Online places special emphasis on storytelling and quests. The cutscenes and dialogues are fully voiced. However, so far only in Chinese, as there is no international version of the MMORPG yet.
You take on quests from NPCs and then explore together with friends, accompanied by suitable Asian music, large, beautifully designed zones. There, many battles await you against monsters that stem from Chinese mythology. You will face boss fights together with friends in dungeons. The battles are very fast-paced and action-oriented. You must actively dodge, for example.
The MMORPG also allows you to engage in PvP duels against other players on special maps. Furthermore, there are jumping puzzles in which you can only reach certain locations through precise jumps. You improve your hero based on levels that grant you new skills as you progress.
However, there is no open world to explore. The land is divided into zones, which can, however, be quite large. In general, it can be said that Swords of Legends Online does not bring complete innovations to the genre. It is a classic MMORPG experience that stands out with its atmosphere and graphics.
The graphics of Swords of Legends are so good that the well-known MMORPG YouTuber has included it in his list of MMORPGs with the best graphics. The segment on Swords of Legends starts at 7:41 minutes:
No Gender Lock and No Pay2Win
What is special about the game? Swords of Legends Online impresses primarily with its graphics and atmosphere. The well-known YouTuber and MMO expert The Lazy Peon describes the game in a video as possibly the most beautiful Chinese MMORPG. In his video, you can admire the stunning landscapes and see how character creation works.
When creating your hero, you enjoy nearly as many options as in Black Desert Online, which is considered a reference here. Visually, the game is reminiscent of the beautiful MMORPG Moonlight Blade.
The Lazy Peon explains that the gaming experience is very linear. One feels as if on rails and is sent from one quest to the next, while fighting monsters along the way.
Another special feature of Swords of Legends Online is that there is no ingame shop. It is one of the few Chinese MMORPGs that adopts a subscription system. This means there are no Pay2Win elements, which should facilitate a potential release in the West.
Here you can watch the video from The Lazy Peon:
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What are the chances of a Western release? The MMORPG has been running in China since 2017. The developers were also present at the E3 gaming fair that same year and presented Swords of Legends Online there. It should apparently have been showcased, as a release in the West is possible (via Steparu). Since then, however, there have been no new hints that the MMORPG will be released here.
You can already play it, but you need to have knowledge of Chinese. There is no region lock. You simply register on the official website (via WeGame). However, you should expect a high ping, as the servers are located in China. Also, keep in mind that there is currently no English or German language patch. You will only progress with knowledge of the Chinese language.
What do you think of Swords of Legends Online? Would you like to play the MMORPG?
Omar Gonzalez has been with Blizzard since 2003 and is regarded as the “father of WoW Classic“. However, he has now left the company and joined one of the studios founded by former Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime. There are already numerous Blizzard veterans there.
What happened? Kevin Jordan was with Blizzard from 2003 to 2010 and spoke about his time at the WoW developer in a livestream on Twitch. He also mentioned Omar Gonzalez.
Father of WoW Classic is now part of the “new Blizzard”
Who is Omar Gonzalez? Gonzalez started his career at Blizzard in 2003 as a QA analyst for Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne and World of Warcraft. Over the years he was promoted to Technical Lead for WoW.
In 2019, Ion Hazzikostas, the current Game Director of WoW, revealed in an interview that Gonzalez played an important role in the implementation of WoW Classic, which is why he is also known as the “father of WoW Classic” (via YouTube):
One of them, an engineer named Omar Gonzalez, who is now in the Classic team, attempted to take the modern client and modern server and teach them how to interpret the old 1.12 Classic data. He locked himself away for a few weeks and came out with something that was a prototype.
It was very rough, contained tons of bugs, the world was not fully rendered, but it was the original Classic world, pre-Cataclysm. He had the original abilities and talents and we knew there was a lot of work to do, but we realized for the first time: “We can make this happen.”
Ion Hazzikostas in an interview with xDlate
Omar Gonzalez had a significant influence on the overall development of WoW. There are numerous NPCs and items named after him, including the Master Craftsman Omarion in the Eastern Plaguelands (via WoWHead).
Where has Gonzalez moved to? Dreamhaven is a new game company founded by Mike Morhaime and supported by many former Blizzard employees, including:
Jason Chayes, former Executive Producer of Hearthstone
Dustin Bowder, former Game Director of StarCraft II and Heroes of the Storm
Ben Thompson, former Creative Director at Hearthstone
Chris Sigaty, former Executive Producer for Hearthstone, StarCraft II and Heroes of the Storm
Eric Dodds, former Game Director for Hearthstone and Game Designer of StarCraft and World of Warcraft
They are working in two different studios, Moonshot Games and Secret Door, on titles yet to be revealed. However, these are said to “bring players together,” indicating a focus on multiplayer experiences.
Former Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime founded Dreamhaven.
Will there be a new Blizzard? Shortly after the founding of Dreamhaven, Morhaime gave an interview. In it, he revealed that an environment where “sustainable creativity and innovation can be cultivated” is important. He emphasized words like passion and creativity of the developers.
Dreamhaven is said to have no rush to find sponsors and make money. Instead, Morhaime stressed that it is important to keep “control over the company’s decisions.”
These are exactly some of the criticisms that some (former) fans of Blizzard have:
Since this company became part of Activision, in their eyes, only decisions in favor of profit are being made, not in the interest of the players.
Pokémon GO has officially announced Rival Week. It brings 2 new Pokémon and other exciting spawns. We show you all the details.
How long does Rival Week last? It starts on April 13 at 10:00 AM local time. The event lasts for 5 days and ends on April 18 at 8:00 PM local time.
As the name suggests, Rival Week is about Pokémon that compete against each other. During the event, there will also be 2 new Pokémon from Generation 6.
Algitt and Scampisto arrive for Rival Week
These are the bonuses: Everything revolves around rival Pokémon. Accordingly, there are bonuses in raids, quests, and in the wild:
Algitt and Scampisto appear for the first time in Pokémon GO – They appear in the wild, in raids, and in quests
The Therian Forme of Landorus appears in 5-star raids
A Global Challenge is taking place, focusing on raids – If you complete this challenge, you will receive double Stardust for caught Pokémon during the event
In the wild, Pokémon like Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Makuhita, Meditite, Sengo, and Vipitis will appear
In 5 km eggs you can find: Machop, Rattata, Elekid, Magby, Makuhita, Meditite, Sengo, and Vipitis
Raid battles will see monsters like Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Sengo, and Vipitis
There are special quests featuring rival Pokémon
Team GO Rocket appears more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons
What is a Global Challenge? This involves players worldwide. In the case of Rival Week, raid battles are important. If all trainers worldwide complete a certain number of raids, then double catch Stardust will be unlocked.
Similar tasks were known from the GO Fests in 2018 and 2019. Back then, trainers had to solve challenges at the GO Fests and worldwide to unlock special bonuses. Back then, there was triple Stardust.
These are the new Pokémon: Algitt and Scampisto are from Generation 6 and resemble an eel and a scampi. They both have an evolution, although Algitt requires 400 candies to evolve into Tandrak.
These are the new Pokémon.
Both evolutions, however, do not play a significant role in the meta of Pokémon GO. Wummer, the evolution of Scampisto, learns the charge move Crabhammer, which is quite strong. Thus, it becomes somewhat useful as a Water attacker, but competitors like Kyogre or Kingler are still better.
Is the event worth it? Definitely interesting spawns have been announced. Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee can only appear as shiny since the Kanto Tour in February. You can take your chance and hope for one of the sought-after shinies. Additionally, we probably get the chance at Vipitis. This regional Pokémon does not normally appear in Germany. Vipitis can also be shiny, so one could secure a rare shiny in Germany.
Otherwise, after the Global Challenge, there is double catch Stardust. Stardust is the most important resource in the game, so you should take advantage of the bonus.
All further events for the month of April and which of them are particularly worth it can be found in our overview for the current month:
In Destiny 2, you will soon be able to be strong and beautiful. However, the Guardians are already worried about the new transmog feature coming in Season 14. Timegating and real-money involvement are causing headaches.
Every Guardian knows the problem of often having to choose between good looks and high combat power. You find armor that looks really good, but the stats just don’t fit the build or are simply worthless.
This is what Guardians are looking forward to: When Season 14 of Destiny 2 starts in May 2021, real transmog will be integrated into the MMO shooter. This will be made possible by the return of Ada-1 to the Tower. The Exo-lady brings the “Armor Synthesis” feature along.
What is Transmog? Transmogrification (short transmog) refers to a system where armor and clothes can be visually changed. Equipment pieces can inherit the look of other earned items. Transmog is useful when the new armor is stronger or has a higher level, but doesn’t appeal to you visually. This allows players to look however they want without sacrificing the power of new items.
For transmog, you transform the look of armors into so-called universal ornaments. You then adorn your currently worn (legendary) equipment with them, giving it the identical appearance of the ornaments. The good news is that you don’t have to hoard the armors in your inventory. It is enough to have registered the look in your collection: Bungie now finally knows whether you can destroy old armors in Beyond Light.
This is how the customization of the look should look starting from Season 14 – with the right shader you can refine ornaments further
Players should be strong and beautiful in Destiny 2, but …
This is causing headaches: Destiny-style, Guardians cannot whimsically transform armors from the collection into universal ornaments that they can then apply to their worn armor. You need a new resource for that: synthesis tokens. You receive the tokens from bounties or you pay for them with silver (real money currency).
Thus, transmog already has a bitter aftertaste for players even before its release. These 2 things are causing concern:
Timegating: Often, tasks in Destiny 2 cannot be completed all at once or are capped at a limit per week. This would mean for you that no matter how diligent you are, if Ada has only 2 bounties per week, you can only craft 2 ornaments per week. This would mean, in this example, that to create a whole armor set, you would need more than 2 weeks.
Fear of costs: Those who have no time to grind (or no desire) can reach into their pockets and shortcut their way to transmog. Guardians are now worried that Bungie will limit transmog or set the grind very high to draw silver from their wallets.
If Bungie were to rely too heavily on timegating and high costs, transmog would be ruined for many right at the start. It’s really a shame, after all, some Guardians have been waiting for this since 2014.
Keep in mind that we currently do not know how high the silver costs will be in Season 14 and how noticeable the timegating will be. By the way, once you have created an ornament, it remains permanently unlocked. The same applies to shaders, which no longer occupy a slot in the inventory and are permanently unlocked.
Many Guardians are aware that Destiny 2 also has to generate revenue for Bungie – especially since many areas in the shooter became free-to-play. However, the fear that transmog will be heavily monetized is also evident on MeinMMO. We regularly read such comments under articles on this topic:
It’s just amazing how Bungie still wants to keep players engaged with grind with something as normal and simple as transmog and hopes to pull money out of players’ pockets.
How important appearance is: For many players, the look of their Guardian alter ego is one of the most important things in the game. Bungie also knows how important appearance is to the Guardians.
Every week they hold a fashion show in their blog post (TWaB). There, videos, artworks, or particularly cool designs from the community are showcased and also honored with a rare emblem. The Eververse is filled with skins, shaders, and other cosmetics every season. The alternative ornaments for exotics especially make fashion Guardians salivate.
To let you play around a bit with transmog right at the start of Season 14, Bungie will distribute a starting supply of synthesis materials. How quickly it gets used up will be revealed in May 2021.
Are you worried about the planned transmog feature or is the appearance of your Guardian secondary? Let us know in the comments.
How it continues with Outriders after release is currently unclear. Now the developer People Can Fly has commented in an interview about possible DLCs and their scope.
From the beginning, it was planned for Outriders to come to market as a “finished” game. Now it was released on April 1. Although there are no known plans for the future, the developers have never ruled out that it could continue. Recently we reported that Outriders would receive DLCs if the loot shooter becomes a success.
What’s new? After the release, developer People Can Fly has now once again commented on the future of Outriders. For the first time, there is information on what one or more DLCs could look like.
Where do the insights come from? The developers spoke through Bartek Kmita, Creative Director, and Piotr Nowakowski, Lead Game Designer, to Forbes. You can read the full interview on the website. (via Forbes.com)
MeinMMO summarizes the most important statements from the interview for you.
DLCs would be “significant expansions with self-contained stories”
This is what the developers say about DLCs: In response to the question about the future, the developers reiterate that they have never ruled out adding more content to Outriders. And it seems that People Can Fly already has an idea of what future DLCs would look like if the desired success occurs.
If DLCs come, players can hope for extensive expansions with their own stories. Literally, it says:
We never said we would abandon the game [after release]. This is not a Game-as-a-Service, but if players want it, we will definitely bring more into the Outriders universe. We still have so many more stories to tell and a lot of ideas we want to try, which we couldn’t implement into the main game. So we would be happy to create more content in the future. Everything we would do would be in the form of a significant expansion with self-contained stories.
Bartek Kmita, Creative Director of People Can Fly (via Forbes)
Kmita does not provide details on this, but it indicates possible story expansions, perhaps even with new classes?
How likely are DLCs? It is currently hard to say. On Steam, Outriders is a huge success. For example, the release of Marvel’s Avengers was three times overprinted, with over 100,000 concurrent players in Outriders, while it was only 28,000 for Avengers. (via Forbes)
What else was said? In the interview, among other already known things, it was about insights from the demo, the numerous loading screens, and a possible increase in the level cap. Here’s the summary:
They were surprised at how much time people spent with the demo. They would have expected that activities in the full game would be repeated so often, but not already in the small demo version where only one chapter was playable.
Kmita justifies the many loading screens by stating that they wanted to prevent players from spreading too far across the maps. They want Outriders to be played together. The cutscenes were added for technical reasons.
It is still unclear whether there could be an increase in the level cap similar to Borderlands. However, they are considering it.
If you are interested, take a look at the free demo. It is still available and lets you play the first chapter of Outriders. There you can try out all four classes and even transfer progress to the finished game later.
Have you finished Outriders? Would you like to see expansions? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
The vampire MMO Shadow’s Kiss has been in development for over four years. Now there is a sign of life that gives hope. The developers said that the game is set to release on Steam in the summer of 2021, if all goes well.
What kind of MMO is this? Shadow’s Kiss made headlines over four years ago, when it entered pre-alpha in December 2016. The MMO is inspired by the famous World of Darkness, from which the “Vampire” role-playing games also originate.
The developers behind Shadow’s Kiss are Clockwork Throne, an indie studio from Texas. The MMO was initially financed mainly through Kickstarter, where Shadow’s Kiss was very successful. Currently, the developers are mainly relying on Patreon, but still need support from fans.
You embody a vampire in Shadow’s Kiss, who descends from the “darkness” or the “dark goddess” and must find a way in the modern world. As a vampire, you naturally have hunger or thirst and must seek living prey in the form of humans.
For hunting, you have various abilities available, such as seduction, but also magic (necromancy) and apparently tinkerer skills like bomb-making.
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Here is a look at the early gameplay of the game from the alpha.
When and where will it be released? The alpha of the MMO started in July 2019. In a new post on Facebook, the developers wrote that Shadow’s Kiss is set to release on Steam for PC in the summer of 2021 – if all goes well.
They want to send a first build for review, and if it is accepted, the MMO could be released as early as July. The development has been delayed due to updates that are now temporarily being halted in favor of the launch and because of a problem with the patcher.
You can already purchase Shadow’s Kiss from the official store (via Shadow’s Kiss). Existing accounts will be transferred to the Steam version.
The title image shows two succubi of the Lilin and comes from artwork on the official website (via Shadow’s Kiss).
Four years of development for vampires and eroticism
In Shadow’s Kiss, you can play your vampire in different roles. You have five paths available, which resemble character classes a bit:
Dark Vampires of the Shadowfiends from the “contaminated path”
Amaranthine of the Undying from the mummy path
Lords or Ladies of the Night, noble vampires from the path of the “true” vampires
Lilin, succubi, and incubi from the demonic path
Children of Orpheus (Verdilak) from the path of the zombie lords
Your evolution as a vampire apparently takes a little longer.
Sexuality also plays a role in Shadow’s Kiss. Even during character creation, you can set your gender, your motivation, and your sexual orientation. Your interest in other (or the same) genders is supposed to be important in social interactions and quests.
It is even possible to buy breasts for an additional fee. However, the entire story surrounding the vampires themselves, their origins, and their roles is extremely comprehensive. You can find more about the backgrounds on the official website (via Shadow’s Kiss).
MMO fans will not only finally get new content with Shadow’s Kiss. The highly anticipated MMORPG Elyon has also finally given signs of life and apparently will be launching in Europe soon. More on that can be found in the highlights of last week:
For Schalke 04, the spring season 2021 in LoL is over: The only German team in the LEC fails in the playoffs against Rogue after a good season. One thing overshadows the season: Because the soccer players of Schalke are so bad, the club might be forced to sell the spot in the European professional league of theLeague of Legends .
This is how Schalke was eliminated from the playoffs: Schalke can have no blame. They progressed further than expected. But just before the semifinals, it was over.
The team Rogue proved to be a size too large for the Königsblauen. The player of the series was the support player from Rogue: Trymb left his mark on the series with Rell and Gragas. He achieved a total of 32 assists in the 4 matches against Schalke and consistently shined in team fights.
Rogue proceeded methodically, securing the important objectives in each match and dominating the dragon spawn.
In the end, Rogue won all 3 matches clearly in games around 30 minutes. The one match that Schalke won lasted 43 minutes.
This was perhaps the decisive team fight of the series. The mid laner of Rogue, Larssen on Syndra, catches Schalke’s ADC and that’s essentially it:
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This is how the year 2021 went for Schalke: They met expectations in LoL, even exceeded them slightly. For Schalke, the year and the playoffs went better than expected. In the regular season, they finished in 4th place, in the first round of the playoffs, they had a duel on par with the top stars of G2. No one expected this.
Then they even knocked Fnatic out of the playoffs, the biggest esports team in Europe, before they themselves lost against Rogue. Thus, Schalke is the fourth-best team in Europe: Only G2 and the two shooting stars Rogue and Mad Lions are better.
Schalke has a good team with some potential for the future and with Broken Blade and Gilius two players as figureheads under contract. But this could all end quickly now.
Schalke has a lot of potential in LoL, but the soccer players are messing it up
Why might this have been Schalke’s last game in the LEC? Schalke 04 is in great financial trouble, as reported in the news. The soccer club is burdened with enormous debt, and in the football Bundesliga, things are not going well at all in 2021. The team is almost certainly relegated and with an expensive squad. The Corona pandemic exacerbates the financial situation.
Schalke needs money.
Therefore, it was stated in a statement in February 2021: They are considering various options regarding what measures Schalke can take. This also includes selling the LEC slot in LoL to an interested buyer.
Football is the “core business.” To strengthen that, Schalke could sell their spot in the LEC.
The millions of euros earned there could be well used to cushion a relegation to the second football Bundesliga at least a little. In February, it was said, however, that no decision had yet been made. They did not want and did not have to sell the slot, but it was a possible future scenario they were preparing for.
When such a sale might happen is completely unclear.
There was a massage during the match.
This is what a LoL player says about it: The support from Schalke, Limit, said: When the news came that Schalke might sell their spot in the league, there was a brief team meeting where the situation was explained.
Impact says: The LoL players are happy at Schalke and would be very sad if it ended there. They like the people at Schalke, they like playing for the team, and they like what the name Schalke stands for.
The Twitch streamer Ludwig Ahgren (25) has embarked on a marathon stream that he apparently no longer has under control. He has been on air for more than 21 days and has received almost $900,000. The Twitch chat simply will not let the timer tick down to 0 seconds.
By now, the stream has been running for 518 hours, which is more than 21 days.
According to fan reports, Ludwig has earned about $896,620 during this time – alone 159,380 paid subscriptions have come in.
For days “only 5 minutes left”
This is how the stream is currently running: When the stream started, the countdown had a significant buffer of hours. At times, so many subscriptions came in that the streamer would still have been on air for over 80 hours if no one had donated anymore. But they kept donating.
Those times of abundance are over. For the past few days, the stream has reached the minute mark, and it often looks as if the stream is about to end before another donation pushes the timer up.
In extreme cases, the timer dropped to 48 seconds – before someone finally stepped up and donated more money to keep the stream going.
What is Ludwig doing? Ludwig is doing what he normally does in streams: He plays and talks on Twitch. He has talk rounds with his friends, pranks in the kitchen, and interacts with his fans.
Otherwise, he lives his life in front of the cameras: He even sleeps on Twitch. The streamer has arranged his day so that he gets enough sleep and does not stress himself too much.
However, the stream is also taking its toll on him. He has no more plans and does not want to plan anything anymore. He says: He expects that the Twitch stream can end at any moment, so he is already thinking about what he will do when the stream finally ends.
But the stream just won’t end. The fans won’t let him go offline.
Even when he sleeps, like right now, donations keep coming in that keep the timer up. Currently, 64,000 people are watching him sleep.
Ludwig says: He plans nothing anymore because he thinks it’s finally over, and then he ends up being on air all day and night:
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The stream also has a “hard end limit” – Ludwig wants to maintain the marathon stream for a maximum of 31 days. Then it will finally be over.
If the “only 5 minutes left” stretch indeed lasts over 10 days, he has a point in time to look forward to.
Apparently, Ludwig is not getting rich from his stream, as he calculated how much he can keep from the money. Currently, the accounting stands at about $160,000 that he can keep from the $898,000. His fanatic fans calculated that:
