Pokimane is currently the most successful Twitch streamer in the world. However, this does not only have positive sides, as she clearly shows in recent streams – and she is even surprised at how many users have been banned in her chat.
This is Pokimane: Imane “Pokimane” Anys is currently at the top of the list of the largest female Twitch streamers worldwide with over 7 million followers. She streams games like “Among Us”, but is also active in Just Chatting.
She is one of the most well-known personalities on Twitch. Pokimane is now so successful that she even introduced a limit for viewer donations.
However, success also has its downsides: The streamer sometimes shows in her streams the kind of messages she receives from users in the chat who have subsequently been banned. She looks at these messages live and then decides whether to lift the ban or let it stand. During one of these streams, she also briefly touched on the topic of ban numbers.
User bans are already high, but bots are even crazier
Here are the numbers: During one of these streams, in which she shows some of the rather unpleasant messages, she emphasizes that only those asking to be unbanned are being shown here. One can hardly imagine how many people are actually banned.
Then she asks her mods if they could quickly provide a number of how many people have been banned in her chat. They respond immediately:
On the day of the stream, 250 accounts were banned
Real users total about 350,000 bans
The numbers of banned bots exceeded ten million
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When the streamer hears the number “350,000” herself, she first asks in surprise: “There are no bots included? that’s crazy.” When it is also revealed that over 10 million bots have apparently been banned in her chat, she comments only: “What? Seriously… what? Wow.” Afterwards, she moves on to the next messages.
Even before the numbers were discussed in the stream, Pokimane spoke about the content of the messages she shows in the unban streams. She explained: “The only way to deal with this is to laugh about it.”
That daily life as a successful Twitch streamer is not always easy has been shown in connection with Pokimane several times: In the summer of 2020, for example, she took a temporary break from Twitch due to the overwhelming amount of hate she was receiving.
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Valheim has already talked about what new content will be coming with the upcoming updates. One of these contents is a new area: the Mistlands biome. And this area could become really disgusting for many players.
What kind of area is this? The Mistlands are a dark forest with giant, ancient trees. You can find the biome – depending on seed – commonly at coastlines and near swamps or dark forests.
In the Mistlands, it is always night, so you will always have the “Cold” debuff, which reduces your stamina and health regeneration. If you want, you can already take a look at the biome. On the map, it looks like a dark forest with an even darker texture.
Why will it be disgusting? It is still not entirely clear what content will appear in the Mistlands. We already know for sure that a new boss awaits you there. However, there are already some clues indicating what to expect there:
it is always dark, almost like in a cave
there are webs and nets everywhere, but they are currently empty
“Ancient Roots” stretch through the area and will apparently be the special resource
giant trees with thick trunks rise high, but they do not have leaves
skulls that are too large even for a troll
All of this makes players already suspect that the Mistlands will be a forest full of giant spiders – and possibly the boss will even be such a spider. The partially tubular nets could harbor eight-legged creatures that are larger than the Vikings themselves. In our gallery, we have increased the brightness a bit because otherwise, hardly anything can be seen:
The trees reach high into the sky.
Whose skull is this?
Pretty large tunnels …
Giant nets
Left the Mistlands, right the dark forest
On reddit, players are already sure that spiders will appear here. The user datastar763 expresses his concerns in a thread titled: “Arachnophobia is fun! (not)” (via reddit).
New content for Valheim
When will the Mistlands be released? So far, there is no specific date for the Mistlands. The developers have only listed it as “Update 4” in their roadmap for 2021 (via Steam).
Before that, likely, three other updates will be released for which there is also no specific date yet. Since Valheim was originally developed by only five people and the success came somewhat unexpectedly, it is hard to say when the updates will come.
What else is coming? The next major update is “Hearth and Home”, which is already known a bit more about (via PCGamer). The update focuses mainly on content for building and crafting and brings for example:
new recipes for cooking, which means there could be new best foods
possibly new stations for cooking
new building components for bases to create even better structures
After Hearth and Home, Cult of the Wolf, Ships and the Sea and finally the Mistlands will follow. Additionally, the developers are working on new areas and improved systems. However, bugs must be fixed first.
Destiny 2 is also being updated today, on April 1, with the new update 3.1.1.2 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, as well as on PC and Google Stadia. For you, this means maintenance work and a short server downtime. MeinMMO provides you with important times and known changes.
This is no joke today: In the last weeks, Destiny 2 has released update after update and changed the mysterious algorithm. And also today, on April 1, the new hotfix 3.1.1.2 awaits the Guardians. This has been announced for a while and is not an April Fool’s joke, it certainly wouldn’t be a good joke.
Update 7:05 PM: The hotfix 3.1.1.2 is now available on all platforms. On PlayStation 5, the download size is 215 MB.
The update brings necessary fixes, but also comes with a short forced break and server maintenance. MeinMMO shows you the planned changes and which times are relevant for you today. The article will be kept fresh as usual throughout the day until the evening. This way you stay up to date and won’t miss any details or patch notes later.
You still have time before the update to take advantage of a rare offer from Banshee:
Maintenance on 01.04. – All about the process and server downtime
These times are important today:
From 6:00 PM German time, maintenance work will begin in the background
By 6:45 PM, you will be kicked out of the game at the latest and the Destiny servers will go completely offline.
At 7:00 PM, the servers will go back online – Update 3.1.1.2 is being rolled out worldwide
Once you have downloaded (and copied) the hotfix, you can log back in
By around 8:00 PM, the maintenance work is expected to be fully completed
Don’t forget: During the entire maintenance work, there may be queues and login issues. As always, the planned times may shift, and you may have to wait a bit longer for the update. Third-party applications or the official companions app are only very limitedly accessible during the maintenance.
The Destiny developer already gave a little preview of the content of today’s hotfix on March 25 (via Bungie.net). However, there are no big surprises or game changers on the list.
What did Bungie reveal?
The Nightfall Triumph for “The Terminus of Insight” will now be granted as intended when the required score is reached.
The puzzles in the Lost Sectors for the Xenophage quest now work as intended.
Heavy ammo no longer spawns below the Dreaming City Crucible map.
If you find an exotic engram at the Postmaster that turns out to be an enhancement core upon picking it up, according to Bungie, that is correct. Both items are represented similarly in the post.
The patch also brought a change for the new strike “The Praefectus.” According to Bungie, the popular save spot in the boss room is now not available anymore. Guardians are now supposed to face the challenge on a “balanced” battlefield:
Bungie is aware of these new issues but cannot fix them today:
The Master Magazine mod does not grant bonus reserves for “Sola’s Shard.”
A faulty quest node is displayed for the Praefectus Strike in step 5 of the “Trial of the Challenger VII.” Players must start the strike from the upper strike node to access the activity.
Problems reported with Steam chat are still being investigated.
Guardian Games class items from 2020 no longer reflect the placements from previous games.
The public event “Aether Ritual” does not recognize participation in the event.
Patch Notes for Update 3.1.1.2 of Destiny 2
Each update is accompanied by patch notes. These are an official listing of all fixes, buffs, and nerfs that have been made. It is only from the patch notes that we then learn what has really changed in Destiny 2.
The patch notes are now available to us in English. We will embed them here:
What do you think about the fact that Destiny 2 is being diligently supplied with many smaller updates even in the middle of a season? Do the constant breaks bother you, and would you prefer large but more spaced-out updates? What should Bungie fix next – let us know in the comments.
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In GTA Online, the Stunt Week has begun. You can earn 500,000 GTA Dollars pretty quickly there – if you have a bit of skill behind the wheel.
This is what’s happening in GTA Online: The Stunt Week is now ongoing in GTA Online, which is actually quite self-explanatory. You can rake in a lot of GTA cash and rewards for particularly daring maneuvers. This includes stunts with motorcycles and cars, but also cool actions with parachutes.
Get 500,000 GTA Dollars and more rewards
Here’s how to get the 500,000 dollars: To pocket the half a million in GTA Online, you simply have to complete five random Monster Stunts throughout the week. Monster Stunts involve huge jumps at certain locations on the map. A popular Monster Stunt is, for example, the jump onto the airport parking garage. Possible Monster Stunt locations can be found here in the video by “Just Jake Club” on YouTube:
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To have the stunt counted, you need to land as accurately as possible and cannot make any mistakes. It takes a bit of skill, but good stunt drivers should quickly rake in the cash. To achieve the necessary speed, it’s worth using a fast vehicle.
These bonuses are also available: The Stunt Week rewards not only Monster Stunts but also other actions. For example, you will receive double GTA Dollars for parachute missions. Additionally, you will receive a Bigness-Jackal sweater for participating in a parachute mission (it’s said to be obtainable until April 14 if earned). All parachutes, parachute backpacks, and parachute smoke options are also free during the Stunt Week.
Moreover, you will earn triple GTA Dollars and RP in the “Landing Zone” mode. You enter the landing zone via parachute jump and must then defend it. The triple reward lasts for a whole week as well.
On April 1st, the Item Shop in the shooter Fortnite Battle Royale offers the new skin ‘Diamond Hanz’ (Aktien-Kurt). This is Epic Games’ response to the hype in gaming around stocks, which was triggered by the Reddit /wallstreetbets and has captivated many gamers.
What kind of skin is this? The skin is called Diamond Hanz, in German Aktien-Kurt. It is a strange bald, pixelated figure that does not seem to fit Fortnite at first glance.
In German, it comes with the slogan ‘Buy! Hodl! Win!’ (in English Buy! Hodl! Win!). The skin is available for purchase until the night of April 2nd.
The figure costs 1200 V-Bucks, which is about €12. This is no April Fools’ joke from Epic Games; this is a real skin.
What is the deal with this strange skin? The skin is a reference to several memes related to the current stock frenzy that has captured parts of the gaming community.
This is what the skin looks like in the Fortnite Cash Shop.
The name ‘Diamond Hanz’ is a reference to ‘Diamond Hands’, a term for stock traders who hold onto a stock with ‘diamond-hard’ resolve, even if it drops below the price at which they bought the stock.
‘Hodl’ is a misspelling of the term ‘Hold’. It refers to holding onto a stock. ‘Hodl’ became a rallying cry in the subreddit /Wallstreetbets, encouraging users to hold onto GME (GameStop) shares even when the price threatened to plummet.
The figure itself and the image are part of numerous ‘Stonks’ memes that encouraged the purchase of stocks like GameStop. The ‘Stonks’ image first appeared in 2017 on Facebook (via knowyourmeme).
This is the classic ‘Stonks’ meme (via knowyourmeme).
GameStop Triggers Stock Frenzy
What is this stock frenzy about? For several months, some gamers and influencers have entered a stock fever. This is primarily connected to the subreddit /Wallstreetbets.
Therefore, investors assumed that GameStop would go the way of video rental stores and would gradually lose business, closing more and more locations and sinking deeper into the red.
As a result, large investors in hedge funds bet against GameStop’s stock price, in so-called ‘Shorts.’
This is what the skin looks like in Fortnite.
On Reddit, users banded together, encouraging each other to buy GameStop shares and drive the price up. They motivated each other with pop culture memes.
It became stylized as a kind of battle: We, the little people, against the big shots and hedge funds. They repeatedly used images from pop culture to stylize it as a battle of good against evil in the worlds of The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, or The Matrix.
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When there is a very high demand for shares, the stock price rises. This puts pressure on those who have bet against the stock. This is called a ‘Short Squeeze.’
This behavior, where retail investors agree via social media to buy a stock and encourage each other with memes to hold and continue buying that stock, has caused huge turbulence on the stock market. Hedge funds are not used to such behavior.
The stock of GameStop has since experienced wild price fluctuations, rising by several thousand percent, then rapidly falling, only to rise again.
The Fortnite skin now references this phenomenon – with the battle cry ‘Hodl.’
You didn’t get an RTX 3080 or another fast graphics card and still want to play some cool MMORPGs? MeinMMO presents to you 8 MMORPGs on Steam that you can still easily play on older hardware.
The most important points at a glance:
The article presents the best MMORPGs for weak PCs that have low requirements.
In total, you will find 8 games on our list that we currently recommend and that you can start via Steam.
We also explain why these games are still worth it today.
Furthermore, all games are generally free, so it’s worth taking a look at the featured games. You don’t have to spend money in any of the games presented.
How was the list created? We looked at MMORPG recommendations. We also checked which games have particularly low system requirements, so that they can run on rather weak systems. Many games were also tested on a weak device by us.
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Albion Online
Genre: Open-World, Sandbox | Developer: Sandbox Interactive | Release Date: July 17, 2017 | Steam and official website
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What is Albion Online? The world of Albion lures with many riches, fame, and honor. You can choose whether to confront dangers such as monsters and competing players or drive the country’s economy forward.
You operate your own farm to supply fellow players with resources, or you venture into dark dungeons to face the creatures there. PvP is an important part of Albion Online, especially expressed in guild wars.
What’s happening in the game right now? On March 18, 2021, Albion Online received a substantial update with “Call to Arms”. The game has strong player numbers and the new add-on is well received.
Who is the game suitable for? The MMORPG is aimed at all who love PvP, as this aspect is very important in the game. Not only in guild wars, but also in the open world when searching for resources.
Will it run on my PC? The game has extremely low requirements. It needs a processor with SSE2, meaning your CPU should be no older than 8 years. Nowadays, almost all computer systems have 4 GB of RAM.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Mostly Positive” (78%) on Steam based on over 30,000 reviews. The enormous scope and the many possibilities available in the game are praised. Criticism mainly targets that the game is less accessible to new players and that weaker players can quickly be defeated by stronger ones.
Pro
enormous scope
regular major updates
focus on PvP
Contra
difficult start for beginners
The Lord of the Rings Online
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Standing Stone Games | Release: April 24, 2007 | Steam
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What is The Lord of the Rings Online? The MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online transports you to the fantasy world of Middle-earth, where the novel trilogy “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien takes place.
Classically, you can expect a lot of quests and tactical battles against orcs, trolls, and other monsters. The contents are designed for groups, but at the beginning, you can cope well solo. Most of the content can also be unlocked for free, but requires quite a bit of grind.
What’s happening in the game right now? The developers have now completed the story of the books, but there are more adventures to tell. Just at the end of 2020, LoTRO received “War of the Three Peaks” a new DLC with new content and more content is said to be in preparation.
Who is the game suitable for? The game mainly appeals to fans of the novels. Experiencing Middle-earth is something special. Additionally, The Lord of the Rings Online is a very classic theme park MMORPG with a focus on story and quests. If you enjoy completing quests that tell interesting stories, you’ll find plenty of fun here.
Will it run on my PC? The game is soon 14 years old and thus doesn’t need a strong computer. With an Intel Pentium 4 or similar AMD processor, the minimum requirements are very low.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Very Positive” (80%) on Steam based on over 12,000 reviews. The extent and strong community are praised. However, criticism mainly addresses the outdated graphics.
Pro
enormous scope
strong community
PvP (Monsters vs. Heroes)
many group contents
Contra
much grind required to unlock content
outdated graphics
EverQuest (1+2)
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Daybreak Game Company | Release Date: 1999 (December 13, 2012) | Steam
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What is EverQuest? EverQuest is considered the grandfather of modern MMORPGs and takes place on the fictional planet Norrath. At the center of the MMORPG are the gods, as they are responsible for many abilities in the game. There is accordingly much story to discover and experience.
What’s happening in the game right now? According to the publisher Daybreak’s official numbers, EverQuest still has a high player count today. Thus, EverQuest remains one of the more successful MMORPGs, which still has active players despite its old age. With Claws of Veeshan, the game received its 27th expansion on December 8, 2020.
Who is the game suitable for? If you are looking for an old classic of the genre or simply want to play an extensive MMORPG, you should take a look at EverQuest. Despite its age, the game still receives regular larger updates with new game content.
Will it run on my PC? Due to its age, the requirements are extremely low. You don’t need a modern processor and at least 2 GB of RAM, which should not be a problem for most PCs.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Mostly Positive” (78%) on Steam based on over 1300 reviews.
Pro
regular new content
content for both solo and group players
many character options: 16 races and 16 classes
Contra
only available in English
Neverwinter
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Cryptic Studios, Perfect World | Release Date: April 30, 2013 | Steam
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What is Neverwinter? In the MMORPG Neverwinter, you travel to the eponymous city and fight numerous threats. The game is based on the Dungeons & Dragons license. For your adventures, you create a hero and fight either alone or in groups against villains.
What’s happening in the game right now? In 2020, the expansion “Infernal Descent” was released, featuring plenty of new content like quests, new items, and dungeons. In early 2021, it also received a major update, which was heavily discussed in the community. Further content is also planned for the future.
Who is the game suitable for? If you are looking for an MMORPG that takes place in the setting of “Dungeons and Dragons” and offers plenty of content, then you should give Neverwinter a chance.
Will it run on my PC? Since the game is already several years old, the requirements are not very high. Your graphics card must support at least DirectX 10, meaning it should be from 2009 or newer. 2 GB of RAM should not be a problem for most computers.
How is the game rated? The game rated “Mostly Positive” (78%) on Steam based on over 30,000 reviews. The fast-paced and fun combat system is praised, while criticism is directed at the encouragement to invest money in the game.
Pro
content for solo and group players
“Dungeons and Dragons” feel
Contra
aggressive in-game shop
very grind-intensive
Phantasy Star Online 2
Genre: MMO| Developer: SEGA | Release Date: 2012 | Steam
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What is Phantasy Star Online 2: In this online RPG, elements of science fiction are mixed with fantasy. For a long time, the game was not available in the West. Now you can play PSO2 on Steam. The game is not a classic MMORPG, as there is no open world. Instead, you meet other players in large hubs where you start quests and missions. You can then complete these missions solo with NPCs or together with friends.
Is PSO2 an MMORPG? This is a special case: technically, it is a lobby-action-MMO, but it possesses many MMORPG elements.
What’s happening in the game right now? The launch on PC at the end of 2020 was buggy and a small disaster, but the developers have since fixed the problems. You can now enjoy the game without issues.
Who is the game suitable for? If you are tired of much fantasy and are looking for some variety, you should check out Phantasy Star Online 2. You can try out various classes and diversify your character with skills and cosmetic items.
Will it run on my PC? With a dual-core processor, you can already enter the world of Phantasy Star Online 2. 2 GB of RAM should pose no barrier either, as Windows 10 requires at least 4 GB RAM.
How is the game rated? The game has received a “Very Positive” (84%) rating on Steam based on over 9,000 reviews. The unique combat system and comparatively low grind are praised. However, there is criticism regarding the user interface, which is outdated.
What is RuneScape? RuneScape is certainly one of the most well-known and oldest MMORPGs. It is considered one of the founding fathers of the modern MMORPG genre. As in any MMORPG, you improve your hero, enhance your skills, and upgrade your equipment. Crafting is a particularly important factor due to essential items. Group play also plays a significant role in RuneScape.
The game offers everything that an interesting MMORPG needs: an extensive character editor, a crafting system, and exciting battles from an isometric perspective.
What is RuneScape Old School? If you want to experience the very old RuneScape experience, you can also play RuneScape Old School. This is the old version from 2007 that forgoes many features of the current game.
Who is the game suitable for? If you are looking for a classic that is still playable today, take a look at RuneScape. The game offers plenty of gameplay to this day and captivates many players in front of their screens, even though the game seems a bit outdated. Thanks to regular content updates, you’ll still be busy for months. However, you should also note that the game is more aimed at group players than solo players.
Will it run on my PC? Thanks to its age, you can also play the game on older systems. The developers have also adjusted and improved the graphics over time, but the system requirements remain low.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Very Positive” (89%) based on over 12,000 reviews. The strong social aspect and the fair game system, which almost completely dispenses with pay systems, are praised.
What is Star Wars – The Old Republic? The MMORPG by BioWare places strong emphasis on the story. Like in other BioWare games, you must make decisions within quests that have long-term consequences. The game is fully voiced and offers a wealth of content. You can experience an exciting story solo. Alternatively, you can dive into PvP battles or engage in space battles.
Many of the game’s contents can also be enjoyed for free. However, the major expansions are available only for a fee and cannot be unlocked using in-game currency. There are also some restrictions for pure free-to-play players. For instance, you can only complete a limited number of instances or PvP battles each week.
Who is the game suitable for? If you are a Star Wars fan looking for an engaging MMORPG with an exciting story and lots of solo content, then you should give SWTOR a chance. Graphically, the game still looks good today, and it continues to be updated with major updates. However, note that specific content is still paid.
Will it run on my PC? The game will turn 10 this year and has reasonable system requirements. A dual-core processor is a must; a quad-core is naturally better. 3 GB of RAM should be standard for most PCs these days. The Old Republic also runs smoothly on processors with integrated graphics.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Very Positive” (90%) based on over 23,000 reviews. The exciting story and atmosphere of the game are praised, but some criticize that some content is behind a paywall. Thus, pure free-to-play players face some restrictions.
Pro
exciting story
many solo contents
great “Star Wars” atmosphere
full voice acting
Contra
some restrictions for pure free-to-play players
major expansions only available for purchase
Tree of Savior
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: IMC Games | Release Date: March 28, 2016 | Steam
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What is Tree of Savior? The Korean MMORPG is developed by some of the creators of Ragnarok Online and is also fundamentally oriented towards this game. You get an MMORPG with cute graphics and many PvE contents. PvP is only represented in specific arenas.
You level your character up to 450 and collect plenty of equipment or upgrades. Additionally, you can unlock advanced classes. As is common in such Asian games, you should not be opposed to grinding, as you will have to repeat many tasks to progress.
What’s happening in the game right now? Tree of Savior still receives regular updates from the developers, and a spring event is starting soon. According to SteamCharts (via SteamCharts.com), an average of 1500 to 2000 players are online.
In summer 2020, Tree of Savior received a substantial update with fresh endgame content. In addition, there are regular new quests and world bosses, and the level cap is also increased. Much content is achievable even as a solo player.
Who is the game suitable for? If you’re looking for a colorful and chaotic MMORPG that focuses on PvE and don’t mind hard grinding, then you should check out Tree of Savior.
Will it run on my PC? In general, you don’t need a strong computer to play Tree of Savior. There are two small hurdles: first, the game requires at least 8 GB of RAM, and players with very old systems could have problems. Additionally, the game requires more than 30 GB of storage space on your hard drive.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Mixed” (58%) based on over 9,000 reviews. The pretty graphics and interesting content are praised. However, the game is mainly criticized for the poor balancing of classes. Additionally, there are some pay-to-play barriers.
In Outriders has not only an extensive story campaign. With expeditions, there are also endgame activities in the cooperative shooter that are meant to keep you engaged for a long time. MeinMMO summarizes what to expect.
What is Outriders actually? This is a cooperative shooter from People Can Fly. You can hunt for loot with other players, play through the story, and choose from four different classes.
How long does it take to reach the endgame? The main story of Outriders is supposed to last around 30-40 hours, and side missions extend the playtime a bit more. Once you finish the story, the expeditions are unlocked.
What are expeditions? These are individual missions. Each leads to a different, new area. Once you complete the story, you will find a new mission table in your camp. There, you can see the available expeditions.
This video from Legacy Gaming shows a short clip and explains the features of the expeditions:
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How do you start an expedition: Go to the newly available mission table in the camp and just start the desired expedition from there. Not all expeditions are unlocked at the start, however.
How many expeditions are there? There are supposed to be a total of 15 expeditions. The final expedition represents the final boss and is called “The Eye of the Storm”.
However, it seems that not all expeditions are available at the same time. How exactly this rotation system works is still unclear. There may be a timer that changes the expeditions at a specific time. Apparently, there are always 3 missions active.
How do you unlock expeditions? With the expeditions, there are so-called challenge levels. Unlike the 15 world levels available throughout the game, these are limited to expeditions only.
How do you increase these challenge levels? The fastest way to do this is to complete expeditions at the highest level available to you. The faster you do this, the more levels will be unlocked.
The higher your challenge level, the more expeditions you unlock, until you ultimately unlock the 15th expedition. Additionally, you need 40,000 “Drop Pods”. This is a new in-game currency that is unlocked through expeditions.
You can also spend the Drop Pods at the new merchant available in the camp with the expeditions.
Top left, you see the challenge levels.
New Currency for the Endgame
What are Drop Pods used for? This currency is needed in addition to the challenge levels to unlock certain expeditions. In the video, there is an expedition that requires challenge level 4 and also 40 Drop Pods to be unlocked.
Additionally, you can spend them at the new merchant Tiago in the camp.
What kind of merchant is that? He sits in your camp after the story and sells particularly valuable items. In the video, the merchant even has legendary loot on offer.
What is legendary loot? These weapons and armors are the most powerful equipment pieces in Outriders. You will need them to craft the strongest builds and succeed at higher challenge levels.
The faster, the more loot
This is how an expedition goes: You choose a mission on the map for which you fulfill the conditions. Once you are on your way, a timer starts. The video does not show many scenes from the expedition, but the team took about a quarter of an hour and received a three-star rating.
The higher the rating at the end of an expedition, the better the reward, and the closer you get to the next challenge level.
What are the rewards? Usually, it consists of a lot of loot, and in addition, there are the Drop Pods mentioned above.
You can watch how an expedition unfolds in this video:
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Expeditions are meant to keep you busy for a long time, but what comes after the release?
How much playtime does the endgame encompass? According to the developers, expeditions are supposed to keep players engaged for at least another 40 hours, with the campaign making it over 70 hours. Whether they provide enough variety remains to be seen.
Will anything else be added? Currently, it is unclear how things will proceed after the release of Outriders. The developers have consciously decided against a live-service model, season passes, and microtransactions and aim to deliver a “finished” game.
Have you already checked out Outsiders? Have you perhaps even reached the endgame? What do you think of the loot shooter? Feel free to write it in the comments.
First data from Patch 9.1 reveals a highlight in World of Warcraft. Stewards will likely become playable characters!
Just yesterday, we reported that there is finally a sign of life from Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination. In just two weeks, the patch should land on the PTR. However, a mistake by Blizzard allowed dataminers to download the first game data from Battle.net. During this, a discovery was made that is sure to please many Kyrian fans.
What happened? A new entry was found in the files for the playable races of World of Warcraft in Patch 9.1. The file named “mortal_steward” was discovered, which made many players take notice. Because “Steward” is the English term for the stewards from Bastion – the little owl beings that support you everywhere and are basically the craftsmen of the Kyrians.
Upon initial suspicion, the dataminers also searched older game data more closely and found new entries, making it clear: Stewards will be a new allied race in World of Warcraft!
Character creation reveals playable classes
The dataminers were able to gather more information about the allied race when transferring the game data. It is already clear that Stewards are available for both the Alliance and the Horde and can play the following classes:
Warrior
Mage
Rogue
Priest
Monk
During character creation, you choose options like ‘Forsaken Mark’ if you want to play a fallen Steward.
There was also an initial look at character creation. Although Stewards don’t have as many customization options as, for example, Humans or Night Elves, they do have some interesting settings. These include:
Armor is hidden: Similar to Druids in shapeshift form, the armor of the Stewards will mostly be hidden. Only weapons, shields, and off-hand weapons will be displayed; the rest disappears into the feathers. It would be a shame if it didn’t shine in all its glory.
A Steward Warrior with 2 one-handed swords.
Racial abilities of the Stewards
While comparing the game data, entries for the racial abilities were also discovered. These are bonuses that every Steward receives, regardless of class. They are:
Overhanded (Passive): Aeons of work in Bastion have made you masters of craftsmanship. When crafting items, there is a 7% chance of not consuming resources.
Uhun Accident Insurance (Passive): The dense feather coat protects you from falls. If you fall more than 20 meters, you begin to flutter, drastically reducing your fall speed for 10 seconds.
Motivating Caw (Active): Unleashes an inspiring chirp that increases the damage dealt and healing done by all allies within 10 meters by 2% for 15 seconds. 2 minutes cooldown. Instant cast.
Summon Aspirant: You summon a Kyrian Aspirant who assists you with their offer of goods for 5 minutes. However, sometimes the Aspirant is hungry, thirsty, or bored and refuses their services. 15 minutes cooldown. 3 seconds cast time.
Flying mount is a rider
Especially interesting is the flying mount of the Stewards, which players receive when they reach Steward level 60. Data from the quest indicates that all Stewards at level 60 will be invited to Mikanikos. He is basically the highest Steward that players already know from Bastion.
Mikanikos convinces the Kyrians to allow Stewards to ascend as well, so they can serve even better. After a long discussion, the ascended Kyrians agree to this. Your Steward will then be rewarded with wings to fly just like the Kyrians.
However, the endeavor somewhat fails. While the Steward gets his wings, he seems unable to control them properly. Stewards are actually capable of flight, but need outside help to be able to utilize it. Therefore, Stewards can summon a rider instead of a mount!
The quest line ends with Mikanikos sending you to look for “a mortal who will teach you the art of flying.” Thus, Stewards need to find characters that can serve as their riders and essentially hold the reins. A cool feature that also involves prominent characters.
Just as Dark Iron Dwarves can unlock various drilling points, Stewards can find NPCs throughout the game world and invite them to assist them as flight trainers. This NPC is switched out via a new ability that works like the hunter’s stable.
You can get Li Li as a ‘rider’ in the Valley of the Four Winds.
Previously confirmed characters who can serve as your riders include:
Li Li Stormbrew (Pandaria)
Farmer Yoon (Pandaria)
The Incredible Akazamzarak (Dalaran, Legion)
Chromie (Tanaris, Caverns of Time)
Meerah (Vol’dun)
Lady Moonberry (Ardenweald)
Image of Jandice Barov (Western Plaguelands)
Murky (Highmountain, Legion)
You will have to roam through Azeroth – and the other worlds – and find characters who offer to be your riders and want to take the reins. For the rarest riders, however, you will need to put in a lot of effort and sometimes complete puzzles.
All other mounts can be used by Stewards as usual.
All other mounts work as usual. Stewards can use regular mounts from level 10, which is where they also start as an allied race.
When will the Stewards come into the game? When this race will be playable and how they will join the Horde and Alliance in the realm of mortals is still unclear. However, looking at the current state of World of Warcraft, the delays with Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, and the current date, it can be assumed that it will take a while longer.
When the time comes, we will of course write an owl message.
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With the release of Outriders, many new players are now entering the co-op shooter. Therefore, we provide you here on MeinMMO with 5 quick tips for getting started.
What is Outriders? Outriders is a third-person shooter that you can play alone or with up to three players. The game is developed by People Can Fly.
Especially for newcomers, it can often be confusing at the beginning to make sense of the numerous systems. To help you get started, we have here 5 quick tips for you that hopefully make the start in Outriders easier.
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Outriders has no items for healing
Unlike most other loot shooters and RPGs, Outriders offers no healing items at all. There is an automatic health recovery, but it only restores a small amount and only if you are not hit.
This is how you heal instead: Each of the four classes in Outriders has its own healing mechanic, which also greatly influences the gameplay.
The Technomancer heals through the damage he deals with skills and weapons
The Pyromancer heals when enemies marked by his skills are killed
The Assassin regenerates health points through melee kills
The Devastator recovers by enemies dying in close proximity
With this system, Outriders takes an offensive approach, as you generally need to play aggressively and stay in motion to heal continuously.
Here’s why it’s worth it: It pays off early in the game because of world tiers. The higher the world tier, the harder Outriders becomes. At the same time, however, there are corresponding rewards. Therefore, you can start working on your builds early, for which the crafting system is essential.
These functions are offered by crafting: You can
improve the rarity level
increase attributes
exchange modifications
switch weapon variants
increase the level of gear
By dismantling gear, you can extract the mods and add them to your collection. Once you have unlocked crafting, you can combine your equipment according to your preferences and refine your builds.
This is what the crafting menu looks like.
When will crafting be unlocked? After the first chapter of Outriders, which is also playable in the free demo, you will set off for the First City. There you will meet Dr. Zahedi. You will need him to modify your gear.
We will create a comprehensive crafting guide for you. But what resources do you need for crafting?
What you need to know about resources
In Outriders, scrap is the standard currency with which you can buy weapons and armor from vendors. You receive scrap through mission rewards and by selling loot. Additionally, there are more resources like iron and leather that you obtain by dismantling gear.
How to get the most important resources: Therefore, it is worth collecting as much loot as possible. This is easiest by repeating missions and looting chests. The contents of the chests are reset every time you reselect the desired story point in the main menu.
You can also repeat side missions that give you extra loot as a completion reward. Although you can’t get legendary weapons from the chests, you will receive a large amount of gear. You can either use this, dismantle it for resources, or sell it to vendors.
You can obtain scrap by selling gear and quickly fill your account.
The guides are quite helpful
Outriders has numerous values and status effects that are important for combat. Those who are new often do not know which status values have what effect.
There are also various types of damage and effects that impact you and your enemies. Therefore, you should utilize the extensive in-game guides. These list all important information about status effects and also provide other useful explanations.
Where do I find the guides? You just need to switch to the main menu in the game. From there, go to Guides and find the different categories. This is what it looks like when you search for status effects:
Here you see an example from the guides.
Activate automatic pick up
In Outriders, you will constantly receive equipment and weapons. However, on the battlefield, it can happen that you miss a drop. With the automatic pickup feature, you can avoid that. The option ensures that all loot is automatically picked up once you die or leave the region.
How does it work? In the Options menu, you will find the toggle option for automatic pickup under the “Gameplay” category.
There you can determine the rarity level and set which loot is automatically picked up. This is what it looks like:
By the way: You can also pick up all loot lying around with the press of a button. On consoles, this is done with the Down button on the D-pad, and on PC with “H”.
Each type has different strengths and weaknesses in Pokémon GO . Effectiveness is crucial in battle. Here we show you a table with the type effectiveness overview and reveal all strengths and weaknesses.
What is type effectiveness? There are 18 types in total. Each of these types is strong or weak against other types. When you want to defeat a Pokémon in a raid or the arena, it is best to choose a type that is effective against your opponent. This way, you will defeat your opponent faster and deal more damage.
Type effectiveness is incredibly important in Pokémon GO, as often the attack bonus given for an effective type makes the difference between victory and defeat.
Effectiveness Table – Strengths and Weaknesses of All Types
This is the table: We keep the table quite simple. We list the respective type and then show the strengths and weaknesses, that is, what the respective type is effective against or what can effectively attack this type.
Type
Effective against
Weak against
Normal
Fight
Fight
Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, Steel
Flying, Psychic, Fairy
Flying
Grass, Fight, Bug
Electric, Ice, Rock
Poison
Grass, Fairy
Ground, Psychic
Ground
Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, Steel
Water, Grass, Ice
Rock
Fire, Ice, Flying, Bug
Water, Grass, Fight, Ground, Steel
Bug
Grass, Psychic, Dark
Fire, Flying, Rock
Ghost
Psychic, Ghost
Ghost, Dark
Steel
Ice, Rock, Fairy
Fire, Fight, Ground
Fire
Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel
Water, Ground, Rock
Water
Fire, Ground, Rock
Grass, Electric
Grass
Water, Ground, Rock
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
Electric
Water, Flying
Ground
Psychic
Fight, Poison
Bug, Ghost, Dark
Ice
Grass, Ground, Flying, Dragon
Fire, Rock, Fight, Steel
Dragon
Dragon
Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Dark
Psychic, Ghost
Fight, Bug, Fairy
Fairy
Fight, Dragon, Dark
Poison, Steel
Use this infographic: We are also including a table created by Niantic here. There you can see all strengths and weaknesses, as well as the resistances and immunities of the respective types:
How effective are attacks really? Here we show you the exact numbers of how effectiveness impacts your attacks. Attacks that are very effective deal damage x 1.4. Less effective attacks, on the other hand, only deal damage x 0.714. While this might not seem dramatic at first, in raids it often makes a difference of many seconds or, in extreme cases, even several minutes.
What exactly does immunity mean? This usually exists in the Pokémon games, but in Pokémon GO, it is implemented differently. A type that is immune to another type takes no damage at all. You could use as many attacks as you like, but the Pokémon takes no damage. However, in Pokémon GO, immunity is not as drastic.
A type that is immune simply receives even less damage than from attacks that are not very effective, but still takes some damage. All immunities are marked with a black X in the infographic. You should avoid attacking with any type against which the other type is immune, as this will deal the least damage.
Here’s how a battle works: Above, we explained the theory of types. In practice, however, it is a bit different. For example, you might be fighting against a Pokémon that has two different types. A Charizard, for example, is of the Flying and Fire type. Ice is effective against Flying, but Ice is not effective against Fire. Therefore, Ice is ultimately only normally effective against Charizard. The effectiveness cancels out in this case.
Conversely, the Rock type is effective against both Flying and Fire. This is why Charizard has a double weakness to Rock. In Pokémon GO, that means that the Rock type does even more damage to Charizard than a type that is only normally effective.
Here’s how to increase your damage: Additionally, there is STAB. This stands for “Same Type Attack Bonus” – a bonus when your attacking Pokémon has the same type as the attack it uses. Here’s the example of Charizard. It possesses the types Fire and Flying and knows the move Heat Wave of the Fire type. Since both Pokémon and attack are of the same type, STAB applies here.
However, Charizard also knows the move Dragon Claw of the Dragon type. This move does not benefit from STAB with Charizard, as Charizard does not possess the Dragon type.
This is very important in battle: Effectiveness is the most important thing in battle. Before each battle, think about what weaknesses the opponent’s Pokémon has and whether your Pokémon know the right attacks.
Also consider whether your opponent may have two types and whether you can benefit from a double weakness.
We will show you which Pokémon you should attack with. This includes the best attackers of each type:
Until Star Citizen is in a release state, we will probably have to wait a long time. But with a small indie game, you can already experience a very similar gameplay. MyMMO author Andreas Bertits has taken a look at Starship EVO.
Yes, I am also waiting for Star Citizen. Exploring a huge galaxy, being a pirate or trader, and being able to command my own ship with a crew of friends is something I’ve wished for since I played Privateer in 1993. But Chris Roberts developer studio Cloud Imperium Games simply needs more time to finish Star Citizen. Such a project simply cannot be put together in a few years.
I was all the more surprised when I discovered a video of Starship EVO on YouTube. The indie game, previously called Skywanderers, promises me that I can build my own spaceship and explore a galaxy with it. The best part: you can already play in an early access version. Since it only costs 16.79 euros on Steam, I just took a look at the title.
Off to a galaxy full of possibilities
The first steps: So I created a character – which is a very rudimentary process, simply entering a name, choosing one of five races, and selecting a gender and hairstyle. And the tutorial quickly taught me how to build my first spaceship.
What stands out immediately: Starship EVO does not have the spectacular visuals of Star Citizen, but still looks good with its stylized comic look. I explored the environment from a first-person perspective. The most important tool in the game is the multi-tool, which allows you to manipulate objects and play with gravity. With this tool, you build blocks and arrange them to create buildings or ships. It somewhat resembles Lego. The tutorial does a great job of teaching you how this works. There is nothing to complain about the controls; they are intuitive and quick.
This trailer gives you an insight into the game:
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The launch into space: Soon I created my first ship, jumped into the cockpit, and took off. What I initially thought was the texture of a ring world in the distance turned out to be a real planet that I could fully explore. With the ship, I raced over mountains and oceans, which left an impressive feeling. I could land everywhere to see what awaited me – although there was still almost nothing. Starship EVO is still in an early developmental phase. Instead of flying with a spaceship, Starship EVO also offers the option to drive vehicles across the landscapes.
But that was just the beginning. It is possible to launch into space and visit other planets. A warp drive is necessary to reach them quickly. Starship EVO gradually opens up and reveals a vast galaxy full of possibilities – which the early access version has not yet fully utilized. As mentioned, this is an early version, and aside from exploration, building objects, and fighting, there is not much to do yet.
Fights make sense when you are on a server with many other players where factions have already formed. This leads to exciting space battles or shooter fights on planets. However, the confrontations currently lack a bit of “punch.” And literally. The weapons sound weak, and explosions seem unimpressive.
Fights in Starship EVO could be staged a bit more spectacularly.
But I am confident that much will change here. Interestingly, you need to strategically manage the ship’s energy during space battles. Do you need more juice for the shields or do you want to fly faster? You can adjust this based on the situation. Furthermore, it is possible to target specific systems of enemy ships in battles to damage their weapon systems or hull.
Players can, by the way, collaboratively create massive space stations and completely furnish them or build huge battleships together and then go to war with them – for example, to take control of planets and their resources. Building such constructions takes a lot of time. Ships can be tuned and repaired – even in the midst of battles, which can significantly prolong the fights.
A real competitor to Star Citizen? Starship EVO impressively shows what a single indie developer can achieve. While there is still a lot of work to be done on the game, it is already fun to build ships or space stations, zoom through space, and engage in some skirmishes. The essential game systems are present, making Starship EVO feel like a large sandbox that is gradually being expanded with new content. It is not a patchwork of various modules.
With more development time, Starship EVO could become a very exciting online game. Whether it reaches the scope and epic scale of Star Citizen is questionable. However, Cloud Imperium Games should still be concerned that one person is creating something that large project by Chris Roberts aims to implement with a huge team.
Even if some fans of Star Citizen may not like to hear this and perhaps protest, Starship EVO already feels more like ‘cohesive’ in its early version than what Star Citizen offers in its alpha. For that reason alone, Cloud Imperium Games should be a bit worried. Because who knows what else will emerge here.
The co-op shooterOutriders is released today, April 1st. MeinMMO summarizes the first impressions of the loot shooter for you and explains why there are hardly any proper tests.
What is Outriders? This is a new third-person shooter that combines story, loot, and RPG mechanics and can be played co-op. The setting mixes sci-fi with dark fantasy and takes place on a distant planet.
At the start, players choose from four classes and can then continue to expand these throughout the approximately 30-40 hour campaign until it goes into the endgame. With the official release of Outriders, there are now also first impressions of the new loot shooter from People Can Fly.
How is the game being received now? Currently, the first reactions can mainly be found in the subreddit about Outriders (via reddit). There, numerous players who have already invested several hours share their first impressions.
Here you can find the launch times of Outriders again.
The first reactions
What is good? The full version seems to have received significant improvements over the demo. User oO_Gero_Oo writes: “I’m playing on the Series S, performance compared to the demo is massively improved, the gunplay feels better, the sound is better” (via reddit).
The loot mechanics are also praised. Droksid writes: “It’s challenging, but never unfair. […] The pace at which you get equipment is excellent – constant upgrades with new looks” (via reddit).
User An_Emu praises the story highly: “The story is very exciting and it almost felt like I was playing a game like The Witcher or Fallout. It looks like Outriders is the first loot shooter in a long time that has learned from the mistakes of similar titles” (via reddit).
The enemy and level variation is also well received by numerous commentators. Later levels would be significantly more open compared to the demo.
What is not so good? There are also reports of technical glitches and issues with certain mechanics.
For solo players, it can be tiring according to LollipopScientist: “Hordes and hordes of enemies charging at you when playing alone can be a bit exhausting at times. It’s much more fun with a group” (via reddit).
Some players are also complaining about stuttering in online groups that cause players to teleport back and forth when there are connection issues.
Some players believe that the enemy snipers are too strong.
The performance seems to have primarily improved on Xbox Series consoles. On the Xbox One, there may be more technical issues. However, this cannot be stated with certainty.
Currently, it is unfortunately still too early to paint a clear picture of Outriders from the reactions. Because at the moment there are not many voices overall.
We received our test samples at MeinMMO right before the release and currently cannot provide a comprehensive assessment. In our assessment, it looks similar for other official testers, which is why full reviews will probably come later.
We are discovering Outriders at exactly the same time as you. However, we will soon publish a hands-on report. Additionally, you can now expect daily coverage of Outriders at MeinMMO.
As soon as we have a clear picture of the endgame, we will also provide our assessment here. However, we need to reach that point and then test thoroughly. As is tradition with us, we will of course quickly capture your opinion and that of the Outriders community in general.
The MMORPG Elyon was once known as the “game with airships A:IR” and was first presented in 2017. It comes from Bluehole, the developers of PUBG and Tera. Now Elyon is slowly launching in North America and Europe: The action MMORPG has an official English-language website. The closed beta is expected to start in the coming months, and the release in Europe is planned for 2021.
This is the development of Elyon so far:
In November 2017, Bluehole, the developers of PUBG and Tera, announced their new MMORPG “Ascent: Infinite Realm” (A:IR) which focused on airships and PvP combat in the air.
A:IR did not perform well, only a few were interested in the game – the gameplay just didn’t catch on. The game was described as grindy, clunky, and unpolished. It was even compared to the MMORPG flop Bless.
Despite the negative news, Bluehole continued to invest in the online role-playing game: in 2020 there was a major overhaul: The MMORPG was now called Elyon, appeared like a TERA 2, and focused on much more action and a new look.
This is the current status: Bluehole has now launched an English-language page for Elyon (via elyon). Here you can find typical basic information about an MMORPG. We see videos of the 5 classes of the game: Warlord, Mystic, Elementalist, Gunslinger, and Assassin. There is more information about the skills and what makes Elyon unique: the customizable skills and the variety of different activities.
Interestingly, Bluehole presents itself as the “developer of TERA” and not as the “makers behind PUBG”.
On the page, you can register and subscribe to a newsletter (via kp.games). This will inform you when the closed beta for Elyon begins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqAEDfsTFd0
The Assassin is one of the 5 classes of Elyon.
MMORPG Elyon will also be available in German
This is what’s next: There will be two closed beta phases in the coming months. Only when Kakao Games is satisfied with the feedback should Elyon be released. This is likely to happen no earlier than autumn 2021.
Kakao Games plans to announce the exact start date of the 1st closed beta of Elyon “very soon”. However, the first closed beta will likely offer very little content and be “far from the release version.” But there will be events and battles to show players what to expect in the actual MMORPG later. The first closed beta will apparently also be open to relatively few players.
The second closed beta is expected to give more players the opportunity to test Elyon compared to the first and serve as a test for the MMORPG’s servers.
The registration for the beta is not open yet and should start at a later date.
Elyon will be available in 4 languages: English, German, French, and Spanish.
The payment model is still unclear; in South Korea, it operates as a “cheap Buy2Play” game similar to Black Desert.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkWjwbXBJdY
The Gunner is a ranged fighter and fits the game’s “steampunk” look.
Why should you be interested in Elyon? It is the most interesting Asian MMORPG that we will get anytime soon.
Lost Ark is probably still a bit higher on the wishlist of many MMORPG fans, but that is a bit further away than Elyon.
Gameplay-wise, you should not expect a revelation from Elyon, but it is once again a “real, classic MMORPG” that wants to impress with its dynamic combat system.
We will keep you updated about Elyon and all other MMORPGs on MeinMMO:
In summer 2020, an upgrade for the “Next Gen” version of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) was announced, which brings graphical improvements on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Now it is clear what the update looks like and when it is coming.
When will the upgrade be released? Zenimax Online has stated that this update titled “Console Enhanced” will be released on June 8. It coincides with the release of the console version of Blackwood, the next major expansion of the MMORPG.
ESO will look significantly better on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
These changes come with the upgrade: It is already known how exactly the graphics of ESO will improve compared to the current version. Here are the changes you can expect:
60 fps – Until now, the performance of ESO on Xbox One and PS4 was limited to 30 fps. That is changing. On Xbox Series X/S and PS5, you can play with the Enhanced Edition at 60 fps, making the gameplay significantly smoother. More fps have further implications. A high frame rate allows for more damage to be dealt, as shown by the example of Black Desert Online. This is because players can react faster due to smoother gameplay, and with higher frame rates, some animations can be skipped. This enables combos to be executed more quickly, resulting in more damage dealt.
Increased draw distance – The update nearly doubles the draw distance, allowing you to see more of the world of Tamriel. This is particularly interesting for PvP as it provides the advantage of spotting enemies from afar. Therefore, it is also important in the PC version to set the draw distance as high as possible in the options.
Higher resolution textures – The textures will appear more detailed and finer, approaching those of the PC version. Everything no longer looks so washed out and blurry as before.
Optimized anti-aliasing – Flickering on edges of foliage, grass, and buildings will be reduced, making the objects appear sharper from a distance. However, the current impact of anti-aliasing on performance is still unclear. It is quite possible that players will turn off this option for the fast-paced PvP fights to achieve more fps.
Improved reflections – Water and reflective surfaces will have nicer reflections, which should enhance details and realism. It is also conceivable that more detailed reflections could be advantageous in PvP, as enemies could be spotted more easily by their reflection in the water.
Improved shadows and ambient occlusion – Shadows are higher resolution and appear sharper, and with optimized ambient occlusion, there are more details in the shading.
Improved depth of field – Backgrounds in the game are expected to look more realistic and smoother when interacting with NPCs.
Shorter loading times – Due to the SSD drives in the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, loading times should be significantly reduced. Zenimax expects them to even be halved. Previously, console players had to wait several minutes to get from their house or room into the wilderness. Players report waiting 5 to 10 minutes (via reddit). Additionally, even loading a hero to start playing takes 3 to 4 minutes on console (via reddit). Therefore, halving these times would be desirable.
Interesting here will be the balancing. Players on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S will play with improved graphics and higher fps alongside those still on PS4 and Xbox One. In PvP, there should not be unfair advantages such as more damage.
Especially on console, ESO is struggling with performance issues. The developers have been working on this problem for a long time. The overhaul of the Champion Points system has already brought slight improvements. But the “Console Enhanced” version could excel in performance and make the MMORPG at least playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. 60 fps is a promise from the team. However, it remains to be seen whether that can actually be achieved. We will find out on June 8.
What does the community say about the improvements? The trailer for the “Console Enhanced” version of ESO is well received. We gather some player opinions here:
Robert Walsh says (via Youtube): “Is it really running at 60 fps? That’s the only thing that matters to me.”
Revo writes (via Youtube): “It looks beautiful. I can’t wait.”
Stone Legion – Let’s Play explains (via Youtube): “This is great, and I’m already having a lot of fun with ESO.”
SSG_Ronnie is disappointed with one thing (via Youtube): “So there’s no ray tracing update? I hope you further improve the graphics.”
Zenimax Online wants to reveal more about the “Console Enhanced” upgrade for ESO before its release. Because there will be a performance and quality mode. We will learn the exact differences in the coming weeks.
What do you think of the upgrade? Do you like the new graphics?
Valheim offers the ability to “cheat” items or enter creative mode through admin commands. We asked you if you find that acceptable. The survey shows a clear result.
This was the survey: On March 27, we asked you, if “cheating” is acceptable in Valheim. Within a few days, hundreds of you voted with a rather clear result.
Here are your decisions: As of the time of writing, 1,866 MeinMMO readers participated (as of April 1). Here are the results to the question of whether “cheating” is okay:
Yes, the commands are intended by the developers (39%, 728 votes)
Only certain cheats, like the creative mode (19%, 362 votes)
No, cheats are not okay in Valheim (17%, 308 votes)
Yes, but only if you have played the game fairly first (13%, 247 votes)
No, you should play Valheim normally – mods are fine though (12%, 221 votes)
In total, 71% of you voted “Yes”, although with some conditions, such as that cheating is only allowed under certain circumstances. Given how frowned upon “cheating” is in shooters, the result can be surprising. However, the “cheats” in Valheim and generally in survival games are also something entirely different.
Why is “cheating” acceptable in Valheim?
Here’s what readers say: The consensus of most comments is: As long as you play on your own server, you can do whatever you want. Even cheat. It doesn’t bother anyone else, and if you enjoy it, why not? MeinMMO reader Alex summarizes the discussion as follows:
Of course it’s okay, why not? It’s up to everyone what they want to play. Some just want to build, and that makes complete sense.
For normal gameplay, you should definitely refrain from that, as it quickly ruins your gaming experience. But why shouldn’t that be okay? It’s not a PvP game.
However, there are also some voices from players who criticize cheats in any form. Our reader Andy R. says, “You either experience the game as it is, or you don’t” (via Facebook).
Almost everyone agrees, though, that the line should definitely be drawn where other players are involved. As soon as it comes to interaction, cheats are definitely no longer okay.
What makes “cheats” in Valheim special: Valheim uses so-called admin commands or console commands. These are not entered through external programs but directly in the game.
You are not manipulating the game data with unauthorized means and modified files, but rather using only what is already intended in the game. These commands are actually for developers to test the game.
However, players can also use them. This way, the first cheat codes arose in older games, such as certain phrases or key combinations that give you advantages. In survival games, these codes and other developer tools are still often present.
What cheats are available in Valheim? The commands in Valheim allow you to enjoy a range of advantages that you normally don’t have. You can use the admin commands to:
activate debug mode and fly or build for free
spawn resources and enemies directly in front of you
tame animals without going through the taming process first
For many players, such commands are simply a way to save time – for example, when they no longer need to farm materials for their massive buildings or for their gear. Others enjoy making items disappear and thus bypass missing functions that may come later in the game.
However, the creative mode is a big plus, as the building system is really well received by many players. They build all sorts of massive structures and invest many dozens of hours into building – with or without cheats.
Today is the official release of Outriders. We at MeinMMO would like to know from you: Will you play the coop shooter?
What is Outriders actually? This is a new third-person shooter that combines story, loot, and RPG mechanics, and can be played in coop. The setting mixes sci-fi with dark fantasy and takes place on a distant planet.
The game is developed by the Polish studio People Can Fly and published by Square Enix. Players may know People Can Fly from titles like Bulletstorm; the studio was also involved in the development of Gears Of War: Judgement.
Players can experience the story solo or with up to two others, fighting against hordes of enemies and collecting plenty of loot. You have a choice from 4 classes with 3 different skill trees each.
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So let us know: Will you play Outriders? Will you dive in right at launch, are you perhaps already playing, or do you have no interest in the shooter at all? Participate in our survey and let us know in the comments what impression the game makes on you.
Microsoft has signed a major contract with the US Army: They plan to deliver 120,000 “Augmented Reality” headsets, modified versions of the HoloLens. This will allow Microsoft to earn up to 21.9 billion US dollars, but employees are protesting against the collaboration.
This is the contract:
The contract between Microsoft and the US military lasts for up to 10 years, during which Microsoft will deliver 120,000 headsets of the brand “IVAS” (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) to the military
The IVAS headset is a variation of the HoloLens headset and provides soldiers with additional information embedded in an overlay over their field of view (HUD). This tactical information is meant to help soldiers identify enemies, assess the combat situation correctly, and make better decisions
The value of the contract could amount to as much as 21.9 billion US dollars, according to Microsoft
This is the concept: The regular HoloLens headset costs around $3,500. It allows for overlaying holograms onto the real world. People can interact with the system using gestures and voice. The IVAS headset is a customized version of this headset and is additionally supported by Microsoft’s cloud technology, Azure.
Soldiers are now expected to use this one system from Microsoft to train with and ultimately to fight. The army hopes that through Augmented Reality, soldiers can now conduct “realistic scenarios” before actually encountering enemies.
When they encounter “current and future adversaries”, the system is supposed to ensure that US soldiers have the advantage.
In a video, the US Army emphasizes that this time they approached product development differently to tailor the headset to the actual needs of soldiers:
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The headset is supposed to tell soldiers: Here are your friends, there is the enemy.
Employees protested against the deal years ago
This is the protest: Some employees of Microsoft had already urged management in 2018 not to finalize this contract and not to even apply for the US military’s contract. In an open letter, they wrote:
“We did not join Microsoft to develop weapons, and we demand a say in how our work is used.”
From an open letter by Microsoft employees from 2018
This is Microsoft’s response: Management had already stated back then that they had made the “fundamental decision” not to withhold technology from those institutions that have chosen to protect their freedom.
The army stated at that time that the “Augmented Reality” technology could help soldiers identify their enemies as targets, thus avoiding the killing of civilians.
This is the impact of the deal: As CNBC reports, Microsoft’s stock rose by 1.7% after the announcement of the news.
It is said that the deal shows that Microsoft can generate significant revenue with futuristic products that involve years of work.
In gaming, there has been a wait for the breakthrough of “Virtual Reality” headsets for several years. The technology of “Augmented Reality” is particularly familiar from the hit game Pokémon GO.
In Destiny 2 you can get rare mods from Banshee-44 today, on April 1st. One offer has a drop chance of under 1%. MeinMMO explains why a visit to the Gunsmith is worthwhile and why you need to be quick.
For this offer, you need to be quick: Today, on April 1st, the Gunsmith Banshee-44 is selling very rare and good items in Season 13 of Destiny 2.
Included is the modification (mod) “Powerful Friends.” It has only been available for purchase 3 times since 2020, resulting in a drop rate of 0.82%. This mod is essential in many builds, and Guardians often complain that they are missing it.
The second mod “Dynamo Spec” is also quite rare – it has been sold 7 times since 2020 (drop rate 1.92%). With this, you can improve the explosive properties of your weapon.
The drop chances are sourced from the bot “Banshee-44’s Daily Mod” (via Twitter). The program monitors the Gunsmith and his offers every week.
The catch with the offer: The deal only applies on April 1st. Ironically, today marks the new update 3.1.1.2. You should visit Banshee by 6:00 PM, as maintenance will begin afterward – you will be kicked out of the game at the latest by 6:45 PM. The servers will go down and will only be accessible again after the reset when Banshee offers different items.
How do I buy from Banshee? Visit the friendly Exo in the Tower, right next to the landing point where he has his workshop. At the bottom of his inventory, you will always see the daily mod offers. For each mod, he wants 10 mod components from you.
Today Banshee has a strong offer with “Powerful Friends” and “Dynamo Spec”
If you lack the necessary resource, dismantle other mods in the menu (inventory 2nd tab). Don’t worry, for some time now you don’t need copies of mods anymore – the game has saved them automatically as soon as you had them once. You can then mount them infinitely on weapons and armor.
The mods are rare, but what are their capabilities?
What makes the mods so good: “Powerful Friends” ranks high on the list of coveted modifications. Not only because of its rarity but also due to the effects that the armor enhancement provides:
When you charge yourself with Light, you also charge all nearby allies with Light.
With the “Charged with Light” mechanic, extremely powerful builds can be created that make you almost immortal or significantly increase damage output.
However, for many, the second function is more important: The mod boosts your mobility by +20.
This allows you to jump higher, dodge faster in battles, and Hunters recharge their dodge more quickly. Due to the considerable increase in values, you can prefer other stats on armor over mobility.
To activate the +20 bonus, you need another Arc mod in the armor (any) or another “Charged with Light” mod in your entire loadout.
The “Dynamo Spec” is installed on weapons. This improves guns with the perk “Dynamo”:
The explosion after precision kills becomes larger and stronger due to the mod.
Unfortunately, the improvements in the explosion are barely noticeable in gameplay.
Among Guardians, there is a rumor that the new quest weapon “Plunderer’s Salvo” is enhanced by the mod. However, tests have debunked the myth – the explosion radius of the grenades does not increase here (via YouTube).
So is it worth it? The highlight of the offer is definitely the mod “Powerful Friends.” Therefore, under the post of the Banshee Twitter bot, comments are piling up recommending everyone to take the plunge. Some users even say that you shouldn’t complain under all build videos that you are still missing this mod.
Have you already taken the plunge or is today’s update ruining the rare offer for you? Let us know in the comments.
In Destiny 1, weapons with explosions like those from Dynamo (then Fireball) were regarded as the best to use in PvE. Do you find it a shame that this play style is not as popular now? Then you’re in luck, because soon the most prominent explosive weapon, the Fatebringer, will return: Destiny 2 finally brings back the coolest weapons from part 1
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In Pokémon GO today, on April 1st, the Tricky Event has started. This event revolves around April Fool’s and special bonuses are active. We will show you which things you should take advantage of.
How long does the event last? It runs for exactly 24 hours. So you can still take advantage of all bonuses until today at 23:59.
Despite the brevity of the event, you should not miss it. There are especially 3 things that are worthwhile for many trainers.
Tricky Event in Pokémon GO – What is worthwhile?
Get the 5 snapshots: Only today you can secure 5 instead of one snapshot. There you may encounter Griffl or Glibunkel, both of which may appear as Shiny.
The snapshots are also worthwhile for your medal. You need to get at least 400 snapshots for the Platinum rank. The 5 pictures today are at least a good start. Keep in mind that for level 49 you need at least 35 Platinum medals and the snapshots are quite easy for that. Alternatively, you might end up like MeinMMO editor Noah Struthoff, who had to fight against himself 2500 times.
How can you take a snapshot? For this, you must select any Pokémon from your box. You will find a camera symbol in the upper right corner that you need to click. Just take a photo of your Pokémon and another monster will jump into the picture. When you close the camera again, a Pokémon will appear in the wild that you can catch. You obtained this monster through the snapshot.
Catch Felilou for the Mew quest: In the second step of the Mew quest, you need 20 Pokémon of each type. The types Dark and Dragon are particularly tricky. At least today, Dark Pokémon can be caught quite easily, as Felilou is of this type.
So anyone who needs some Pokémon for the special research should take action. There will hardly be a better chance for Dark Pokémon.
Get the Super Rocket Radar: Until April 8th, there is a Limited Research in Pokémon GO that gives you an encounter with Giovanni. You will receive a Super Rocket Radar as a reward.
In the Limited Research, you only need to complete one stage and defeat 6 Rocket Grunts and one Rocket Boss. This is particularly easy today, as Team GO Rocket appears more frequently in the game. Take advantage of this bonus and secure the Super Rocket Radar for your encounter with Giovanni today.
You must solve this research by April 8th.
Is there anything else to take advantage of? In general, the event is quite nice. In the wild, Felilou, Griffl, Glibunkel, and Ditto appear. Griffl and Glibunkel can at least be Shiny, and if you still lack the Pokémon in their shiny form, you should take advantage of these spawns.
What’s next? This Sunday, the next event in Pokémon GO starts: The Spring Week. This event focuses mainly on Easter-themed Pokémon, and monsters with flower crowns appear in the wild. You can find all the information about this event in Pokémon GO here:
Players have long suspected that a new map is coming for Call of Duty: Warzone. And just as long, there has been hardly any solid information on the subject. However, a leak could actually show the first images of a new Warzone map.
What happened? There was a big leak regarding the new Warzone map. An unfinished live-action trailer is currently circulating on the internet and shows the seemingly first images of the new map for the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone.
What does the leak show? It seems to be a commercial for Warzone that is not quite finished. The spot features real actors playing a round of battle royale in Verdansk.
In the beginning, you see a guy jumping out of the window facade of a high-rise building with an ATV. He jumps off his vehicle and grabs onto a helicopter piloted by another “player”.
The state of the trailer suggests that the spot is not fully completed. The backgrounds are not complete, and there are even production markings visible in the video.
After an explosion, a sound reminiscent of “rewinding” or backward played sounds occurs. This is likely an indication that the map Verdansk is going back in time. Because afterwards, images of locations from the current Verdansk are shown that “transform” in the trailer and seemingly depict the same location at a different time:
The stadium is not yet completed and resembles a construction site
The dam has not been built yet, and there is a railway bridge
An image of downtown shows unknown buildings with the Warzone interface
Additionally, there is briefly a large metal structure visible that strongly resembles the Duga signal stations which CoD players might know from the map “Grid” in Black Ops 1 or the “evil” ending of the “Cold War” campaign. This is a clear nod to the Cold War.
This suggests that the new map plays in a version of Verdansk during the Cold War, the scenario of the current CoD premium title Black Ops Cold War. Until now, speculation leaned more towards the new map being set in the Ural Mountains and combining several fire team maps from Cold War into a larger map. This now seems to be at least partially disproven.
At the end of the clip, the live-action players are seen again having fun in a Warzone helicopter. Here, too, the backgrounds are unfinished and show that the trailer is likely not complete yet.
The Duga-2 signal station from the “Cold War” campaign. Source: CoD Wiki
When did the leak appear? The “trailer” surfaced during the night from March 31 to April 1.
Where did the leak appear? The leak came from the US site “videogameschronicle” via the Twitter account “On Thin Ice“. However, the Twitter account is not the source of the video; the clip was just noticed there for the first time.
“On Thin Ice” writes: “When we shared the Warzone video, our intention was not malicious. We noticed it was already circulating on several Discord servers and thought it was already public.” So far, it remains unclear where the leak originates. However, the video itself is so compelling that it is regarded as “authentic” by many fans and content creators.
How “real” is the leak? There might be something real about the leak. The entire clip indeed feels like a Warzone trailer that is not completely finished. The Warzone logo is visible at the beginning, and overall, the production seems professional and in line with Warzone PR, except for the “unfinished” scenes.
Additionally, Activision is actively blocking sources for the video. This could be an indication that confirms its authenticity in a certain way.
However, nothing is certain so far. It may also be a version of a trailer that has been scrapped and is no longer part of the plans. As long as the developers and responsible parties do not clearly comment on it, the authenticity of the new information remains unclear. Nonetheless, this is a significant leak and redirects speculation about the new Warzone map back to “Verdansk 2.0.”
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