Demon Hunters have sneaked into the Classic mode of Hearthstone and have caused havoc, even though they shouldn’t be there.
For several days now, the latest patch has been live in Hearthstone, preparing for the expansion “Forged in the Barrens.” However, a bug has caused confusion and dismay in recent days. Demon Hunters dominated a game mode in which they shouldn’t be allowed to play: the Classic mode.
What happened? Several days ago, Blizzard released the pre-patch for the “Forged in the Barrens” expansion and also implemented a new game mode. The “Classic mode” takes Hearthstone players back to the past, to the beginnings of the card game. Here, all cards are just as they were shortly after the release. Nerfs were reverted, and even “banned” cards are playable again. A wonderful celebration of nostalgia that many players enjoy.
However, there was a troublemaker. The Demon Hunter also slipped into the Classic mode and was played, even though it had no business there. The Demon Hunter is a relatively new class and did not exist at the original release.
The culprit was an exploit that allowed players to play the new class in the “Classic mode”. This led to many players becoming frustrated in the Classic mode, as the Demon Hunter, even without class cards, is perfectly suited to defeat opponents as early as turn 4.
How did the bug work? The exclusion of the Demon Hunters in the Classic mode could be easily circumvented. Players only had to copy a deck code from the Standard mode. They simply created a Demon Hunter deck consisting only of Classic cards and were then able to use it in the Classic mode. This allowed players to sign up as a Demon Hunter in Classic mode.
In the meantime, the bug has been fixed with a small mini-patch, and the Classic mode is free of the Demon Hunter.
When is the expansion coming out? It won’t be long until “Forged in the Barrens” goes fully live. Today, on March 30, in the early evening, the expansion is set to launch and bring 135 new cards. Typically, the launch of an expansion occurs between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM German time. From then on, you can open card packs and earn the new rewards.
Have you also encountered a Demon Hunter in Classic mode? Or were you spared from this peculiar exploit?
Today, on Tuesday, March 30, the Fortnite servers will go down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 16.10 will be applied. What’s in the new patch?
What happens today in Fortnite? The update 16.10 was announced by Fortnite Status on Twitter and is scheduled to be applied today. The patch will make some changes in the game, as it is expected to be a larger update.
Before players can embark on a discovery tour and try out all the new cool features, the Fortnite servers will first be taken down for a while as usual.
Fortnite servers will be taken down – when and for how long?
Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime for the update starts at 10:00 AM German time. At 9:30 AM you will be able to join a new match for the last time, after which the servers will be taken down and Fortnite will be down for a short time.
How long will the maintenance take? Based on experiences from recent weeks and months, the work should be completed around noon. Fortnite Status has noted that the patch size on PC for update 16.10 will be larger today.
Before you can continue to enjoy the new map of Season 6, the servers will be taken down
Technical issues or other delays could lead to an extension of the maintenance work. If that’s the case, you’ll find out right here on MeinMMO.
When will the patch notes come? Based on experience from the last updates in the new chapter of Fortnite, there will probably again be no or only superficial patch notes released for the battle royale mode.
However, if there are major, important changes, we will collect them for you and create a form of German patch notes. We will then publish these patch notes here on MeinMMO for you.
What new content does update 16.10 bring?
What new features will there be in the battle royale mode? Fortnite Status introduced several new features and changes in the announcement of the update on Twitter. This is what you can expect after the downtime today:
A new predator will haunt the island
Crafting and loot adjustments
Firing rate of the prehistoric shotgun will be reduced
Crafting of the shotgun will be adjusted
Crafting materials now cost the same as the crafting rarity
Tier bones and metal parts now available as ground loot
Update 16.10 seems to bring not only a lot of new content and fix many bugs. It appears that the Fortnite professionals from the competitive scene will also get their wish fulfilled. The professionals have complained that the new prehistoric shotgun is too strong and urgently needs a nerf. With this patch, the desired nerf seems to be coming, as the firing rate of the shotgun is supposed to be reduced.
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Final Fantasy XIV offers its players a wide selection of different combat jobs. But which of them are the most popular among you? Vote and help us create a ranking.
Here’s what it’s about: After over 7 years of runtime and 3 expansions, Final Fantasy XIV now has a whopping 17 different jobs that players can take into battle.
One of the unique features of FFXIV is that players can level up all classes and jobs to the maximum with a single character. They do not need to switch to their alternate characters or start new characters.
As a result, many of you often have a whole range of jobs at maximum level, some even all of them. But which ones do you enjoy playing the most?
These are the combat jobs available: Final Fantasy XIV divides the playable combat jobs into 5 different roles that they fulfill within the group. There are traditionally healers, tanks, and DPS. The DPS are further divided into magical and physical ranged attackers, as well as melee fighters.
To change jobs, one simply needs to equip a different type of weapon in FFXIV. So if you want to switch from Bard to Warrior, you put down your bow and instead take up a great axe. Here are the various jobs in FFXIV:
Tanks are: Paladin (shield and sword), Warrior (axe), Dark Knight (great sword), and Gunbreaker (gunblade)
Healers are: White Mage (staff), Scholar (book), and Astrologian (astro globe)
Melee fighters are: Dragoon (spear), Monk (fists and claws), Ninja (daggers), and Samurai (katana)
Mages are: Black Mage (staff), Summoner (book), and Red Mage (rapier)
So tell us: Which job in FFXIV is your favorite? Were you able to decide on one immediately, or did you look and try for a long time until you found your favorite job? What do you like so much about the job? Share your thoughts in the comments.
This is how you can vote: You can leave your vote in the survey tool below. Keep in mind that you only have one vote and the choice cannot be undone.
So think carefully about which job should get your vote.
Update April 8: The voting is over.
By the way, with the upcoming expansion Endwalker, two more combat jobs will be added to the game. Here’s what we know about them:
According to an insider, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is expected to arrive in May 2021. Another graphics card will fit between the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090.The price of the RTX 3080 Ti is still unknown. But what does this mean for interested parties?
Not much is known about the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti yet. However, it is now quite certain that Nvidia plans to release a Ti version of the RTX 3080. An insider has now stated that the graphics card is expected to arrive only in May (via Videocardz.com). In a brief statement, the insider said:
Nvidia has internally made a new announcement regarding the release timing of the next generation of the RTX30 series. The RTX 3080 Ti 12G has been delayed again and is now expected to be released in mid-May.
Who is this interesting for? This note will likely be of particular interest to those looking for a next-generation graphics card. In a survey on MeinMMO, you told us that many want to buy an RTX 3080. The RTX 3080 Ti could be a viable alternative for some, if the price is right.
RTX 3080 Ti vs RTX 3080 – Who are the graphics cards aimed at?
Who is the RTX 3080 aimed at? The GeForce RTX 3080 is aimed at gamers who want more than Full HD or want to play their games in 4K. Competitive gamers should generally consider the RTX 3080. With a recommended retail price of €699, the graphics card also offers good value for money. Currently, prices are more than double that.
What’s the current situation? According to several leaks and insider information, the Ti version is supposedly only slightly behind the RTX 3090 in terms of performance. However, the RTX 3080 Ti is expected to offer only 12 GB of video memory. The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of video memory.
What is video memory? Aside from the graphics processor (GPU), video memory is the most important component of the graphics card. This memory allows the GPU to process data particularly quickly. The higher the resolution or the amount of textures, the more video memory you will need. Currently, at least 8 GB is recommended, while 6 GB is still conditional. Ray tracing also requires especially large amounts of video memory.
With the RTX 3080, testers primarily criticized the only 10 GB of video memory, which is why there has also been talk of a 20 GB version of the RTX 3080. The RTX 3080 Ti is expected to have 12 GB and is therefore positioned somewhat better. The competition from AMD, the RX 6800 (XT) and 6900 XT, offers 16 GB of video memory.
An overview of the RTX 3080 and the (presumed) RTX 3080 Ti:
RTX 3080
RTX 3080 Ti
CUDA cores
8704
10240
Base clock
1440 MHz
?
Boost clock
1710 MHz
?
Memory size
10 GB GDDR6X
12 GB GDDR6
Memory interface width
320-bit
384-bit
Power consumption in watts
320
?
RTX 3080 Ti vs RTX 3090 – Nvidia could become its own competitor
With the GeForce RTX 3090, Nvidia has primarily targeted enthusiasts, as the original price was €1,499. Meanwhile, prices for the graphics card have significantly risen. For gamers who primarily play in Full HD or occasionally in higher resolutions, the investment hasn’t been worth it anyway.
Who is now interested in the RTX 3080 Ti? Mainly the larger video memory and the generally higher performance speak in favor of the Ti version of the RTX 3080. If the Ti version costs only about €100 – 150 more than the RTX 3080 and remains far enough below the RTX 3090 price, this graphics card could become interesting for many players. Then these players could also reach for an RTX 3080 Ti if the RTX 3090 is too expensive for them, but they want more than an 3080.
What will the RTX 3080 Ti cost? There is still no answer to this question. However, it would likely play a significant role how the Ti version of the RTX 3080 will be positioned. If the price difference is as small as that between the RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti, many interested parties are likely to opt for the RTX 3080 Ti rather than the smaller model.
What can already be done with a GeForce RTX 3080 is shown by the “GeForce Garage.” This group presents tips and tricks around the GeForce graphics cards and regularly showcases cool gaming PCs. In a video, they have now introduced a “20,000 Dollar” gaming PC with RTX 3080, which might be very interesting for many of you.
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With coziness, you can make your home in Valheim more comfortable and gain a strong buff. MeinMMO explains how to maximize coziness and what you need to pay attention to.
What is coziness? The coziness or comfort value indicates how well your home is furnished. The more comfortable your home is, the more efficiently you can rest – or better yet: The longer the “Rested” buff lasts.
You receive the buff if you stay in a cozy environment or sleep for a few seconds. “Rested” increases your stamina regeneration by 100% and your health regeneration by 50%, so it’s always worth it. The higher the comfort, the longer the buff lasts.
To increase coziness, you need to make your environment more beautiful. A maximum of 17 coziness is possible – unless you use some tricks or get lucky. MeinMMO reveals how to make yourself as comfortable as possible.
Maximum coziness – How to increase comfort
How to reach 17 coziness: Various furniture with decorative or pragmatic functions increase coziness. To achieve the maximum, you need the following items:
a roof over your head – +2 coziness
hanging frying pan – +1 coziness
runners (Lox, Wolf, and Deer) – each +1 coziness
table – +1 coziness
raven throne – +3 coziness
banner (any color) – +1 coziness (not stackable)
fireplace – +2 coziness
chair – +2 coziness
dragon bed – +2 coziness
Items like the raven throne or the dragon bed can only be crafted once you’ve collected iron, as you need iron nails for them. More about this can be found in our comprehensive guide to all ores and metals in Valheim.
On the top right, you can see your coziness value.
I’m not reaching 17 – What am I doing wrong? Note that all items must be placed within a radius of about 10 meters. This corresponds to five large floor pieces. Additionally, lower quality items of the same category cannot block comfort.
If you have only 16 or 15 comfort, check if a stool, a regular bed or a bench is too close. Stools and benches overwrite the value of a chair, and a regular bed overwrites the value of a dragon bed. The same applies to campfires and the stove. Also, keep in mind that the fires and the frying pan must be burning to count towards comfort.
If you have a larger house equipped with many pieces of furniture, consider building a separate sleeping area. This should exactly cover the 10 meters and be away from other furniture in all directions (including up and down). Expand your comfort here and enjoy the benefits.
It is possible to exceed 17 coziness, but not by default. Two additional items also grant +1 comfort each:
a Yule tree
a Maypole
However, these two items cannot simply be built at the moment. With some luck, you might find them in the world. If one of these items is in your world, you can build your house around it or right next to it to achieve even more coziness.
The Maypole and Yule tree are currently only available through admin commands.
The objects also cannot be dismantled or relocated. However, you can access the debug mode via admin commands and place both a Maypole and a Yule tree. In our guide, we show you all admin commands of Valheim and how to use them.
Since both objects are seasonal decorations (Nordic winter solstice or Christmas and summer solstice) and there is also Halloween decoration with the “Jack-o-Turnip”, it is quite possible that the developers have already planned recipes for seasonal events.
It is also possible that more content for comfort will be added in the upcoming update “Hearth and Home”. However, when that will be released is not yet known.
A quirky clip from a Twitch stream goes viral. A streamer had too much to drink with his fans and fell asleep live on stream while standing still at a spawn point in a match of Counter-Strike: Global-Offensive.
This is the situation: The Norwegian David “davernmvp” Randem is a small streamer on Twitch. He logs onto the streaming platform from time to time and mainly plays CS:GO. When he plays, he gets an average of 6 viewers. When things go really well, there can be up to 20.
The streamer drinks repeatedly on stream – according to his own statements, together with the people in his chat. They practically tempt him. During a stream a few days ago, he noticeably overdid it. He says he had too many soft drinks with his viewers and therefore fell asleep during a game of CS:GO.
This is the clip: A clip shows how the Norwegian is still in the stream, sleeping off his drunkenness, while the “CS:GO” match is still running on the screen. His character stands motionless, while the streamer himself is slumped back in his chair with his head hanging. All of his teammates are already dead, the clock is ticking down to 45 seconds, and there is still one opponent alive. The situation seems hopeless.
The stream suddenly gets louder as davernmpvp suddenly sits up in his chair like the Undertaker and stares at the screen with a drunkenly concentrated expression. In CS:GO, his game character now starts moving, catches the last opponent, and kills him decisively with pistol shots.
The chat cheers as a broad grin spreads across the streamer’s face.
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This is how the clip is received: The small streamer has achieved great success with the clip. The 16-second clip has already been viewed 193,000 times.
On reddit, people are amused by the clip. Especially how the streamer wakes up from sleep and immediately gets into action earns respect from the viewers. One says: “He wakes up and plays right away. There’s no delay.” He woke up and immediately knew what to do.
The smile at the end also comes across very well with the viewers.
This is what the streamer himself says: He is surprised by all the attention he is getting for the clip. He says: He woke up and saw that his clip had suddenly gone viral. That makes him happy.
Regarding the secret of his success, why he looks so composed even when intoxicated, he simply says: “Many years of experience, my friends.”
In any case, the behavior is not recommended to be emulated – especially for health reasons. Also, the risk of making a fool of oneself while drunk on Twitch is probably high.
Falling asleep on Twitch has made many a streamer famous. One of the most successful clips of all time on Twitch revolves around a sleeping streamer:
A YouTuber has fulfilled a dream and mounted his gaming PC to the wall. The mount looks really stylish. We’ll show you what the YouTuber did and give you tips on how you can also hang your PC.
Here’s what it’s about: The YouTuber Bitwit wanted to fulfill a dream he has had for a few months: mounting his gaming PC above his monitor setup on the wall.
And this is not Bitwit’s first attempt, as he had some problems to solve ahead of time:
On one hand, the power cables to the power supply were incompatible with the rest of the computer, so they didn’t supply his system with power. He received a replacement from the power supply manufacturer.
On the other hand, he wasn’t getting a video signal on all his monitors. He suspected the cable here as well and bought a new DisplayPort cable.
This is what he did: He mounted his PC components on a wall case from Thermaltake. This is the Thermaltake Core P5 Case. This case features a built-in bracket that allows you to securely screw the case to the wall.
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After some back and forth, he was able to resolve the power supply issues. The new DisplayPort cable works on his monitors too.
He then begins mounting the case to the wall. But this is quite tedious, as some things don’t work right away.
You can actually watch the entire mounting process and how it looks in the end in the (English) video:
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For the mounting, he bought a wall bracket that has 4 mounting points. This is particularly stable and can securely hold the heavy case against the wall.
He also used cable management to make the computer’s cables disappear into the wall. This gives the entire system a very tidy appearance.
The only problem in the end for Bitwit is reaching the power button of his PC. The button is so far up that he can hardly reach this switch.
What you need if you want to hang your PC
Are you interested in the idea of mounting the PC to the wall or at least hanging it up? Generally, this is possible with less effort than with the YouTuber. However, you should keep a few things in mind:
This is what you need: In principle, there are two options: Either hang your old case up, or buy a specially designed case that already has hangers.
If you buy a case with suspension like the one from Thermaltake, you already have corresponding holes on the back where you can attach the case. Now you just need a corresponding mount for the case. TV mounts designed for heavy devices are particularly suitable here.
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If you instead want to hang your old case on the wall, you can also buy a suspension that is directly adapted to the case. They look like a swing, where you can then place your case. Thick straps keep your PC in place. You can also adjust the base plate of these “swings” to the width of your case and hang your PC under your desk.
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This is what you should consider when hanging your PC:
Weight: Check the manual or the specifications of the suspension for the maximum weight it can carry. Otherwise, you risk your PC falling and that could become an expensive problem.
Test the system: Test your system before you hang it up. Once it’s hanging on the wall, troubleshooting becomes much more complicated.
Location: In general, you should not expose your hardware to highly fluctuating temperatures. Hanging your PC by a window or next to a heater is not a good idea. Moisture or additional heat is not suitable for a PC.
Wires/power cables in the wall: Be aware of where you want to hang your device, as you should not drill into any wires in the wall. Outlets are a good indication of wires in the wall. Alternatively, you can also use a cable detector, which will help you find metal pipes as well.
Another exciting case has been announced by manufacturer Thermaltake with the The Tower 100 Mini Chassis at this year’s CES 2021. This is a Mini-ITX case that primarily targets people interested in small gaming PCs. The case offers a view of your gaming setup from all sides and is expected to cost around 100 Euros.
What do you think about the idea of hanging the PC on the wall? Do you think the idea is crazy, or is your PC already hanging next to you on the wall or under your desk?
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In Pokémon GO we will experience the release of the Therian Forme of Tornadus tomorrow, on March 30th. We will show you all the important information about the raid boss and reveal whether you should go after this Pokémon.
How long will Tornadus be available? The new Therian Forme arrives on March 30th at 10:00 AM local time in Level 5 raids. You can fight it for 2 weeks. Tornadus will disappear from the raids on April 13th at 10:00 AM local time.
You could catch the Incarnate Forme of Tornadus before, but now the Therian Forme is coming into play for the first time. It has completely different stats and therefore also a different usability. We will provide you with the overview.
This is the story of Tornadus: The legendary Pokémon is part of the “Forces of Nature” trio. It represents the storm, while Thundurus reflects the thunderstorm and Landorus represents the earth. Tornadus is considered a brutal monster in the Pokémon world. It has devastated fields with gigantic storms.
All information about the Therian Forme of Tornadus
These are the stats: For the first assessment, we look at the stats of the Therian Forme:
Attack: 238
Defense: 189
HP: 188
Max CP at Level 50: 3635
Compared to the Incarnate Forme, these stats are worse. The other form has an attack value of 266 and only a slightly lower defense value.
Is Tornadus worth it? The Therian Forme is weaker than the Incarnate Forme of Tornadus. In a battle against Virizion, where both forms are effective, the Incarnate Forme performs better.
Generally speaking, both forms of Tornadus are not real game changers in battles. They are both weaker than their competitors, and you should rather focus on Rayquaza or Moltres for flying attackers.
Additionally, the Therian Forme of Tornadus cannot currently appear as Shiny. You are doing the raids only in the hope that you can catch a useful specimen. However, since Tornadus is generally not very useful, you can approach the 2 raid weeks with more ease.
What’s next after Tornadus? Rest for the next 2 weeks, because after that the Therian Forme of Landorus is coming, and it will be really powerful! If Niantic doesn’t nerf the attacks here, we will get the best Ground attacker in the game with this form. So feel free to invest passes.
We have listed all other events for the month of April in this overview:
The Chinese police have cracked down on what they claim to be the “largest cheat provider in the world.” The operators earned so much that they could afford a whole garage full of expensive sports cars. Now they are facing prison. The dismantling of the cheating ring was made possible by the collaboration between the police and the mega-corporation Tencent.
What kind of provider is this? The police in the Chinese region of Kunshan apprehended a cheat provider on March 26 (via weibo). The company operated 17 websites where players could purchase cheats for various games.
Through the service, players could buy various cheat software for a fee in a subscription model. The offerings included daily subscriptions for approximately €8.50, weekly subscriptions for €42.50, and monthly subscriptions for about €170.
The providers reportedly earned up to €8,000 a day. The money was used, among other things, to buy expensive sports cars. Brands such as Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, and Lamborghini were among the vehicles (see title image). Upon arrest, the police allegedly confiscated goods worth over €39 million.
the reason why this is a big deal these guys were operating with a large sums of money, these people owned supercars even that was seized by Chinese police that has gone to the total sum of $46m in assets they were making around $10k a day from selling subscription-based Cheats pic.twitter.com/xXdhRh3Nqf
— Anti-Cheat Police Department ?️ (@AntiCheatPD) March 28, 2021
The first investigations against the provider began as early as March 2020. In January 2021, the first employees were arrested, and now the police have apparently managed to shut down the entire organization. The operators now face a prison sentence.
How large is the provider? According to the Chinese police, this operation is the largest cheat provider in the world. In a video, a spokesperson mentions three reasons for its size:
the amount of money that has flowed
many different games were served and various cheats were offered, even outside of China
many people were involved
Over the years, the company is said to have generated over 5 billion Yuan (approximately €650 million). However, the exact number of employees was not disclosed.
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Tencent is one of the largest corporations in China and distributes all kinds of video games there. The company also owns shares in some Western studios, such as Funcom and the LoL maker Riot. Riot recently recorded its own success in the fight against cheaters:
The offerings mainly included cheats for Chinese mobile games, but also aimbots and more for shooters like Overwatch or Valorant. Due to its sheer size, the clientele was not only from China but from all over the world.
Chinese giant assists in investigations: The police thank the Chinese mega-corporation Tencent in the press release for its help. The corporation has assisted the police with its security team in apprehending the providers.
Tencent is one of the largest corporations in China and distributes all kinds of video games there. The company also owns shares in some Western studios, such as Funcom and the LoL maker Riot. Riot recently recorded its own success in the fight against cheaters:
The online shooter Fortnite triggered a gaming hype in 2018 like no game had before it. In 2021, some believe the game is coming to an end. The hashtag #RipFortnite is trending on Twitter. Twitch streamers like Tfue, Ninja, or Nickmercs have left the game. We explain what’s going on at MeinMMO.
What kind of trend is this? Before the weekend, on March 26, the hashtag “Rip Fortnite” was trending on Twitter. Several thousand tweets appeared under this hashtag, some were also seen on the German Twitch.
Under this motto, players expressed their criticism of the just-launched Season 6 in Fortnite and a controversial decision by Epic Games.
This is not the first time that “#RipFortnite” made it to the trends. In April 2020, the hashtag trended: Back then, players believed the new shooter “Valorant” was signaling the end for Fortnite.
We see the trend again in March 2021.
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Nostalgia, anger, and disappointment of the “serious” players
This criticism originates from: The criticism of Fortnite this time comes primarily from “competitive players” who play Fortnite with ambition in ranked mode.
These “wagers” are currently appreciated by young pros and their viewers to add “spice” to the game. The fans of these bets now feel Epic wants to take away their fun.
The competitive players feel that Epic Games neglects them and does not listen to their objections against the direction the game is taking.
Amid much criticism, nostalgia resonates. One longs for the “good old days”. Back then, the skill level of the players was lower, and one could win a match in Fortnite by relying solely on one’s shooter skills without needing to master the game’s complex building mode to the fullest.
“All streamers with personality leave Fortnite – dead game,” complains Tfue
Is Fortnite really dying? The pure numbers we know simply do not support the thesis that Fortnite is dying:
At the peak of Fortnite in 2018, the game had an average of 155,000 viewers on Twitch
In February 2021, Fortnite had 160,500 viewers – so the viewer numbers have actually increased
However, the names of the streamers have changed. One of the biggest streamers on Twitch, Tfue, explains that many streamers who grew up with Fortnite have moved on to other games (via dexerto):
Ninja now plays LoL
Nickmercs shows Call of Duty Warzone
Tfue himself is playing Minecraft
Tfue says all streamers with personality have switched from Fortnite to games that they enjoy. The streamers just don’t need Fortnite anymore. So why should they play such a bad game?
Fortnite is left “dying” with a lot of streamers without personality.
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Season 6 is the best for some, the worst season of all time for others
One of these remaining streamers is SypherPK. He asked his community how they currently find Fortnite.
With 750,000 votes, they said:
46% said the game is good
19% found Fortnite okay
12% said it is not in its best shape
15% consider Season 6 the worst season
9% believe it is the best season ever
SypherPK believes that competitive players are currently in a bad mood in Fortnite. But it is too early in Season 6 to consider the game “dead” now.
“I don’t play it anymore” means “the game is dead”
This is what it’s about: Fortnite is certainly no longer the monster game it was in 2018 when it dominated discussions in gaming and overflowed into the mainstream. But it is still one of the biggest games in the world.
Recently, many “big games” have been postponed or ran rather disappointingly. During the pandemic, the demand for games has increased. In recent years, nothing has emerged that could permanently endanger Fortnite: Although trend games like Fall Guys or Among Us often emerge, little lasts. Gamers even turn to “old games” like GTA 5 to pass the time.
Fortnite is a bit like WoW in the MMORPG genre: At first, Fortnite clearly dominated the scene. Meanwhile, there are additional games like Apex Legends or Call of Duty that share the spotlight.
The “Black Hole” event is considered a highlight of Fortnite.
The ideas and tricks of Epic Games have worn a bit over time: It is also impossible for Epic Games to reinvent the game every 3 months.
Moreover, Fortnite surely lacks the big live event since Corona crippled e-sports. In 2019, the Fortnite World Cup was a huge event with extremely high prize money that determined everything in Fortnite for months. Competitive PvP has since played a smaller role. Some players have switched to Valorant, others complained: E-sports in Fortnite is dying.
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The idea that “Fortnite is dead” likely stems from the perspective that “If I don’t play it anymore, then the game is dead.”
That it’s not that simple is seen in a development on Twitter: Following “#RipFortnite”, there was also a counter-movement “#ThankYouEpicGames”. Here, players thanked for how well Fortnite has been developed over the nearly 4 years.
But those who really have a reason to complain are the original players of Fortnite:
Battlefield 6 is expected to be released later this year. Gradually, information about the latest installment in the series is leaking out, and apparently, EA is orienting itself on several points to the successful competitor Call of Duty: Warzone. MeinMMO shows you 5 reasons why BF6 will be more like CoD.
If everything goes smoothly, a new Battlefield will launch this fall on major gaming platforms. And it is foreseeable that the developers at DICE, along with publisher EA, will do things differently based on their experiences with Battlefield 5.
Through leaks, statements from decision-makers, and a new EA survey about Battlefield aimed at its players, one is slowly getting a sense of what innovations to expect in Battlefield – aside from the pure gameplay. And some of it sounds very much like the Battle Royale CoD: Warzone.
Reason 1 – Statements from the Past
In the earnings call at the end of 2019, Andrew Wilson, EA’s CEO, stated that with BF6, they want to be the “most modern and best shooter on the market.” It was not just about the graphical and technical refinements. To achieve this, they want to introduce completely new multiplayer experiences and expand the social components of the game.
In that call, the CEO drew a comparison to the extremely successful soccer simulation FIFA. Here, EA managed to build a market for player cards and generate significant revenue through in-game purchases. Additionally, there are many mechanics that reward players for their playtime. Translated to Battlefield, EA is talking about:
New exciting multiplayer modes
Battlefield as a live-service game
New social elements
How does Warzone implement this? CoD offers its players more than just the pure “Battle Royale” gameplay. New game modes keep coming in that equip the gameplay framework with new mechanics to create a different experience. For example, there is the “Tank Royale”, where teams protect an armored vehicle that they can also tune and repair. As long as the vehicle is still standing, the entire team is revived repeatedly. This refreshes the experience and creates motivation.
In addition to the game, CoD maintains an e-sports league and regularly hosts events for the Battle Royale Warzone. This draws additional attention. CoD players who watch league matches or Warzone tournaments often play more frequently as well. It is quite possible that Battlefield will invest more beyond the battlefield to keep players engaged with the franchise longer, just as it has happened with FIFA.
Reason 2 – Live-Service in BF5 was a Total Failure
Battlefield 5 could not meet the expectations of many players for a long time. The content supply came too slowly for some fans, and many believe that BF5 only started showing its potential with the late Chapter 6 (Pacific). The developers will change their strategy in this regard – the one from Battlefield 5 hardly worked.
A new survey from EA (via YouTube) now also shows what direction BF might take. Alongside new content, there could be larger changes to existing maps. This way, not only new maps provide a “fresh” experience, but old maps could also become worthwhile again if the changes are significant enough.
How does Warzone implement this? In the Battle Royale of CoD, the major main map “Verdansk” changes from time to time. First, bunkers opened up with loot, then a functioning subway system was added, and currently, NPC zombies roam the map. The speed at which map adjustments come in Warzone could be higher. However, the approach is excellent for keeping old content fresh and interesting while introducing new things into the game.
The entire content supply from Warzone and the premium titles like Call of Duty: Cold War is free and comes with regular seasons that both titles share. For example, starting with the current Cold War Season 3 also applies to Warzone.
With the Pacific islands, things were rolling in BF5 for a while.
Reason 3 – Battle Pass as a New Motivation Incentive
A Battle Pass also fits very well with the live-service approach. Leaks had already mentioned such a system in Battlefield 6 (via GameStar). Through the EA survey, we now know that the developers are considering it.
Fortnite has demonstrated how well a Battle Pass can work in shooters. Give players 100 levels of cosmetic rewards and let them choose whether to buy the entire pass or collect fewer items through the free version. This could work well in BF.
How does Warzone implement this? The Battle Royale has a very fair Battle Pass and even offers gameplay-relevant content through it. For just around 10 euros, you can unlock more than 100 items, and if you play a lot, you even get the “money” back. The pass costs 1,000 CoD Points and allows you to unlock 1,300 points.
Additionally, there are two new weapons available at the start of the season in the Battle Pass that you have to earn. After the season, you can acquire these weapons through challenges if you didn’t manage to unlock them with the Battle Pass.
Reason 4 – Free2Play Celebrates Great Success
The survey about Battlefield 6 also touches on free game modes. The BF creators are asking their community if they would generally be interested in a Free2Play mode. This could be about a completely new game mode or an existing one.
With a Free2Play approach, Battlefield would open itself up to more players and could reach shooter fans who have previously avoided the franchise. Here, the developers could also benefit from the experiences with Apex Legends. Apex has been on the market for over two years, finances itself through in-game purchases, and could serve as a good template for a free Battlefield mode.
How does Warzone implement this? Call of Duty has shown Battlefield how to multiply player numbers with free-to-play titles. In 2020, CoD counted more players than ever before, and a large part of that was due to Warzone. The Battle Royale offers top-tier gunplay and the image of a premium title but lets you play everything for free.
This way, many players experienced CoD gameplay for the first time. This could potentially increase the sales of in-game items, boost player numbers, and also drive higher sales of the paid version.
Apex is Free2Play on many platforms and successful – A blueprint for BF6?
Reason 5 – Firestorm Developers Join the BF6 Team
At the beginning of March, EA announced that a third development studio is working on Battlefield 6. In addition to DICE (main game) and DICE L.A. (service component), Criterion is also working on BF6 (via polygon.com). The studio had already helped with Battlefield 5 and was mainly involved in the Battle Royale Firestorm.
This could be another indication that Battlefield 6 will bring something “Battle Royale”-like to the start. Possibly directly as a free-to-play component of BF6, as EA’s survey suggests. In general, it could mean that more people are working on the title, and thus more content is planned than with Battlefield 5.
How does Warzone implement this? Warzone, or rather Call of Duty, has long been using multiple studios for their various titles, working on different entries in the series. In total, there are 4 studios. This allows them to release a new game with fresh content every year, which is also supplemented with more content during its lifespan.
By now, the latest titles in the series, Modern Warfare from 2019 and Black Ops Cold War from 2020, can be considered true service titles. After the release, new and free content enters the game through the seasons, creating new incentives to return. This ensures that the individual titles remain relevant until the launch of a new CoD, if everything goes well.
Battlefield has many fans and needs to evolve – both have been proven by BF5. It remains to be seen whether BF6 can meet the high expectations that players nowadays have for a shooter like Call of Duty and Battlefield.
What do you think, what does BF6 need to do better than Battlefield 5 to be successful? Is a focus on service titles like CoD: Warzone the right path? How do you interpret the latest developments surrounding BF6? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
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In Outriders, players choose from four different classes. Each of these classes has special properties, abilities, and playstyles. MeinMMO would like to know from you just before the release: Which class will you play at release?
This is how the classes of Outriders work: You select from four different classes in the game. Each has its own skill tree, which splits into 3 subclasses. You distribute skill points and can improve your abilities and stats this way.
Each of the classes favors different playstyles, and you can reset your skill points for free at any time to experiment freely. Additionally, there are eight abilities for each class that significantly affect your playstyle.
These are the classes: You choose from
Technomancer
Devastator
Assassin
Pyromancer
Technomancer, Pyromancer, Assassin, Devastator (from left to right)
Now it’s your turn: Since Outriders is coming out soon, MeinMMO would like to know: Which class will you start with? Participate in our survey and tell us in the comments which class particularly appeals to you and why.
If you didn’t know yet: You can also try out the classes in the demo.
Outriders – the new loot shooter from Gears developers
What is Outriders actually? It is a loot shooter with an extensive story campaign and deep RPG mechanics. The setting is dark and blends sci-fi with fantasy elements. The story is about humanity seeking refuge on the planet Enoch after the destruction of Earth.
However, the people not only struggle with the challenges of their new home but also with themselves.
The game is being developed by People Can Fly, who were involved in the Xbox shooter Gears Of War: Judgement and are behind the wacky shooter Bulletstorm.
Will you play Outriders at release? Which class will you start with? Which one will you definitely not choose? Feel free to share your reasons in the comments.
The new gaming show “Teammates” by Twitch streamers Trymacs and Amar celebrated its successful premiere over the weekend. At its peak, up to 220,000 fans were watching.
What kind of gaming show is this? The show is called “Teammates” and lives up to its name. 2 teams of two compete against each other in various games. Overall, the format is reminiscent of the TV show “Schlag den Raab”, but it also has its own exciting approaches.
There are games around general knowledge, but the gaming world is also included. For example, the opponents dueled in Call of Duty during the 6-hour show.
In the first episode, Trymacs and Amar teamed up against the Stuttgart duo Inscope21 and UnsympathischTV.
30,000 Euros prize money and 220,000 viewers on Twitch
This is how successful the show was: The streaming took place on Trymacs’ and Amar’s channels. While Trymacs’ channel took over the first hours, Amar’s channel streamed the last hours. The numbers for the show are impressive (via sullygnome):
At its peak, 220,000 viewers were watching simultaneously
On average, there were 181,000 viewers on Trymacs’ channel
How did the show go? Impressively professionally, the two duos faced off over the 6 hours. A dedicated studio, a host, and a commentator were involved. It was a clear difference from a classic stream from their own four walls.
There were various games in which the opponents measured their skills. Games included table football, football dart, or various quizzes on general knowledge. Points were awarded for each game, and the team with the most points at the end won.
Anyone who wants to see the first part of the show can still do so on the Twitch channel of Trymacs.
This is how it goes for Trymacs and Amar on Twitch: The two streamers are among the largest channels on Twitch in Germany. Recently, Trymacs benefited greatly from the hype surrounding Pokémon cards. While opening old Pokémon boosters, he had over 200,000 viewers watching him simultaneously at times. Due to this hype, Trymacs temporarily had the most subscribers worldwide and currently has the highest watch time of all German streamers.
Amar is also a heavyweight on Twitch. He ranks 6th in Germany when looking at the watch time of the last 90 days. On average, Amar has over 14,000 simultaneous viewers, landing him at 6th place nationwide.
Twitch Germany is orienting itself towards TV shows
This is how it works with the English streams: English-speaking streamers often stick to their own streams and do not turn it into a huge show. As a result, they are often no less successful. They often stream from their own four walls and are limited to the means available there.
The German Twitch streamer Knossi has even gone a step further. He got his own TV show on RTL, which is even produced by Stefan Raab. How this show is received by the audience is shown here:
Concrete and confirmed information about the 1.5 update of the Free2Play co-op RPG Genshin Impact is not yet available. However, leaks already provide hints about what to expect. We summarize these for you.
With the updates for Genshin Impact, interesting innovations always come to the RPG. Among them are new characters. What could be included in the 1.5 update?
When is Genshin Impact 1.5 coming? Here, an estimate can only be made based on the intervals between previous updates. These intervals were previously 6 weeks. If this is the case for update 1.5, we can expect the release around April 28.
Which new characters will we see? According to rumors, we will get two new heroes that will be introduced with the update 1.5 in Genshin Impact. The leaks mention the following heroes:
This is what Eula can do: Eula belongs to a very old noble family and is the leader of the reconnaissance unit of the Knights of Favonius. You can see what she looks like on Twitter.
Weapon: Greatsword
Element: Cryo
Rarity: 5 stars
Constellation: Aspergine Maris
Normal Attack: 5-Hit Combo
Elemental Attack: Cryo damage with Grimheart buff
Elemental Burst: Glacial Illumination with AoE Cryo damage, summons a sword that deals damage
This is what Yanfei can do: Yanfei is associated with the city of Liyue and is known there as a legal advisor. You can watch her animation on Twitter.
Weapon: Catalyst
Element: Pyro
Rarity: 4 stars
Constellation: Bestia Iustitia
Normal Attack: Fireball with Pyro damage
Elemental Attack: Pyro damage with 3 Scarlet Seals
Elemental Burst: Done Deal, grants 3 Scarlet Seals and the Brilliance buff
These are leaks that have not been officially confirmed. Whether these two characters will really be included and whether their stats are correct is uncertain.
Furthermore, a hint was spread on Twitter indicating that there might be a revised banner for Zhongli.
These Characters are Expected After Update 1.5
In addition, a leaked video of the heroine Ayaka has surfaced (via gofile). However, this does not mean that she will come into play with update 1.5. A later release is more likely, for example with update 2.0 (via Dualshockers).
Speculation is already underway about a character named Bhaizu, see Twitter:
He is the owner of the Bubu Apothecary and has a white snake as a pet. He suffers from a mysterious illness that makes him appear weak (via Genshin Impact Fandom).
Housing
With update 1.5, the housing feature is expected to be implemented in Genshin Impact. Through housing, it is possible to get a home that you can furnish and decorate according to your wishes. According to the leaker Zeniet, your house is located in a teapot (via Twitter).
You will buy furniture and decor with a new currency or craft them from raw materials yourself (via Honeyhunterworld).
Additionally, a bird companion will be added that can teleport you to your house.
What do you think of the current information regarding update 1.5 of Genshin Impact? Do you like the innovations or would you prefer to see something else?
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, Season 6 has started, and thus the first update of the season is approaching. This update is supposed to fix some annoying bugs. We will show you which bug fixes are planned for update 16.10.
This is what’s happening in Fortnite: A few weeks ago, Season 6 launched a completely new season, bringing some new features, new weapons, and map changes. This includes features like hunting wild animals and crafting primitive weapons.
Now, the “first” update of the season is just around the corner, and according to the Fortnite Trello, several bugs will be fixed. Update 16.10 could bring new content again, but first, we’ll look at the bugs that are supposed to receive a fix.
What bugs are currently in Fortnite? On the Fortnite Trello, various bugs are listed that are currently present in the game and being worked on. These errors are supposed to be fixed with update 16.10:
Splitscreen “Ready Button” issues
Double XP notifications for legendary quests in parties – can falsely indicate a level-up
Anomaly on the Shark Island is not always displayed
Legacies from Season 5 – Chapter 2 are not displayed
Visibility is extremely restricted while in the storm
Opening the inventory cancels actions like opening chests and reviving teammates
Character quests do not count as progress for general challenges
Stackable items are not separated when Shift-Dragged
Especially the limited visibility in the storm can be quite annoying and even lead to an elimination. The visibility is currently so restricted that one cannot see the path ahead and sometimes even runs into obstacles while the storm causes damage to the character.
When should the new patch appear in the game? There is currently no exact date for when update 16.10 will be released. However, a release of the next patch seems not unlikely this week. Larger updates are usually released in a 2-week cycle, and this is now the 2nd week of Season 6. Possible dates could be:
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Thursday, April 1, 2021
However, bear in mind that these dates have not yet been officially confirmed. As soon as Fortnite officially announces update 16.10, we will inform you here on MeinMMO.
These bug fixes may please some players, as the bugs are already annoying in a match. But it is not the only problem that is currently bothering players. There are also discussions about whether the new primitive shotgun needs a nerf. Especially in the competitive scene, some pros complain that the pump gun is too strong. Whether Fortnite will implement a nerf for the weapon, we will likely find out only with update 16.10.
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The Twitch streamer Jaryd “Summit1g” Lazar likes to complain a lot, especially when he is GTA 5 on the NoPixel RP server. However, this complaining is now negatively affecting him. The fans are so charged by the streamer’s complaints that they relay it to a developer of the role-playing game server.
During this time, he doesn’t always keep his cool, but likes to complain and moan about the games he plays. He once whined so much about the MMORPG ESO, that it ruined his own fun and he had to give up the game.
With so many hours on Twitch, Summit1g sometimes succumbs to momentary rage: It’s somehow part of playing for him to get really upset about the games. At the moment, Summit1g is playing “Grand Theft Auto V” on the popular role-playing server NoPixel. He participates in races in GTA 5 and constantly complains about the unfairness of the world in general and about his way too slow car in particular.
So he complained: “Every other car is faster than mine after 120!” A car overtakes him, even though there is still a passenger in the car.
The game is clearly unfair to him, as Summit1g found at that moment.
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This was the result: When Summit1g is on Twitch and racing in GTA 5, an average of 41,000 people watch him. Some of his viewers felt Summit1g’s frustration so strongly that they decided to help their idol.
They switched to the Twitch stream of Robin “GTAWiseGuy” Williams, one of the developers of the No-Pixel server. There, they flooded the chat with messages about how bad the balance in the game is, just as Summit1g had previously told them.
The developer was already in a bad mood, had slept little, and was quickly fed up. He said: He was busting his ass all the time to balance the game, and then people could just complain. He had no desire for that and logged out.
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This is what it’s about: This is a pattern with Summit1g that also makes him so popular:
Actually, Summit1g is a calm, balanced guy
But when he plays a lot, he gets “salty”: This term describes the state when someone only complains and whines. The term comes from the “salty tears” that run down the cheeks.
When he is that salty, he becomes unreasonable and irrational. He just complains about everything that comes to his mind
“In the past,” when he was a normal gamer among friends, it had no consequences – but when he does it today, 40,000 people listen to him
He himself doesn’t like the constant complaining about himself, but can’t really turn it off. Once he explained Summit1g: Gaming is indeed his passion, it is what is important to him, and it’s part of it to get upset about it.
When he has railed himself up, he sometimes threatens his fans to quit Twitch immediately. When he calms down the next day, it’s not so bad anymore.
For top performance in “complaining,” Summit1g takes off in the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov:
Legendary raids in Pokémon GO can often only be beaten with the right counters. Here we show you 5 Pokémon that are strong in battle against numerous legendary Pokémon and that you should definitely have in your team to make raids easier.
This is what it is about: In Pokémon GO there are over 30 different legendary Pokémon, each with different weaknesses. So you will need a broad team to effectively counter all monsters.
Here we present 5 monsters that are effective against numerous legendary Pokémon and with which you can at least defeat a variety of your strong opponents.
Strong monsters against legendary Pokémon
What we focused on when selecting: We compared the weaknesses of all legendary Pokémon and looked for the monster that would defeat the most legendary.
Additionally, we made sure to present 5 Pokémon that are all effective against different legendary Pokémon. This way, with these 5 monsters, you can cover at least a large part of the legendary Pokémon.
Each of the Pokémon presented here is a top counter against the listed legendary monsters. They can also be strong against other legendaries, but do not count among the top counters there.
Rhyperior
Which Pokémon are weak against Rhyperior? The Pokémon has two types that it can use. Thus, Rhyperior learns strong moves from the types Rock and Ground. With both movesets, it is effective against numerous legendary Pokémon.
As a Rock attacker, it is effective against the legendary birds Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos. Additionally, it counters Entei, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Tornadus, Thundurus, Kyurem, and Reshiram. You can thus effectively hit 10 legendary Pokémon.
With the Ground moveset, Rhyperior also covers further legendary Pokémon. Raikou and Heatran are weak against these attacks.
What makes Rhyperior so good? Rhyperior serves here mainly as a representative for all Rock Pokémon. Although there is a Pokémon, Rampardos, that can deal more Rock damage, Rhyperior is significantly sturdier in battle. Additionally, it has a strong Ground moveset, so Rhyperior can be effectively used in two ways.
Darkrai
Which Pokémon are weak against Darkrai? This mysterious Pokémon is a strong attacker of the types Ghost and Dark. With these types, it effectively hits numerous Psychic Pokémon. This includes Mewtwo, Lugia, Latias, Latios, Deoxys, Mesprit, Toepig, Vespiquen, and Cresselia. It also has effectiveness against Ghosts, like the two forms of Giratina.
What makes Darkrai so good? With Darkrai, you especially cover the Psychic raid bosses. While there are alternatives like Giratina, Mewtwo, or Snivy, Darkrai is distinguished by its sturdiness and strong attacks. With one Darkrai, you can easily take down almost any Psychic Pokémon.
Medicham
Which Pokémon are weak against Medicham? This monster serves as a representative for all Fighting attackers. It is effective against Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Dialga, Regigigas, Kyurem, Terrakion, Cobalion, and Darkrai. So, with Medicham, you are effective against 9 level 5 bosses.
What makes Medicham so good? Among Fighting attackers, there is still Lucario, which deals even more damage, but in battle, Medicham is significantly sturdier. You deal solid damage and survive relatively long in the fight.
Rayquaza
Rayquaza Pokémon GO
Which Pokémon are weak against Rayquaza? The legendary dragon Pokémon is especially effective against other dragons, which are abundant in level 5 raids. This includes Latias, Latios, Palkia, Giratina, and Reshiram.
Moreover, it has a solid Flying moveset. Thus, Rayquaza is also one of the top counters against Virizion.
What makes Rayquaza so good? Currently, there is no better alternative among the dragons than Rayquaza. It deals the most damage and has the best dragon attacks in the game. This way, you are optimally equipped in the fight against other dragon Pokémon.
Which Pokémon are weak against Mewtwo? The legendary Pokémon is a very special case. It can learn many different charge attacks and is therefore effective against various opponents.
As a Psychic Pokémon, it is effective against Terrakion, with Shadow Ball as a charge attack, it effectively hits Mesprit, Toepig, Vespiquen, Cresselia, and itself (when you face another Mewtwo), and with Ice Beam, it is useful against Groudon, Rayquaza, and Landorus.
What makes Mewtwo so good? Especially its versatility makes Mewtwo so useful. You have one Pokémon, but you can use it in various battles due to the different charge attacks. Mewtwo may not be the absolute top Pokémon anywhere, except as a Psychic attacker, but it is always among the best attackers.
Are you looking for more strong attackers? Then take a look at our top list of the best attackers of each type:
In Destiny 2 you can now quickly get the good weapons and armor from the Broken Throne. You just need to trick a bit with the Bounties.
What is this loot trick? Players discovered a glitch in Season 13 of Destiny 2 that grants you daily equipment from the Dungeon Broken Throne . The great thing is, you don’t have to play through the dungeon for this, and the trick works perfectly solo.
MeinMMO explains here how to use Bounties to your advantage and quickly obtain exclusive weapons and armor from the dungeon.
This is how it works: The short version: Get Bounties for “Dreaming City” gear, complete the small tasks, and open the Bounty in the dungeon. This way, the reward transforms into equipment from the Broken Throne.
A bit more detailed: Visit Petra Venj in the Dreaming City. The NPC of the region offers items, resources, and Bounties. Of interest to you are the Bounties that list Legendary gear as rewards. You then complete these Bounties normally, but do not redeem them.
Petra Venj changes her location but always has these Bounties available
These are the two Bounties:
“Ascendant Challenge”: You can accept and complete this Bounty once a week. Where to find Petra every week and which Ascendant Challenge needs to be mastered can always be found in the Weekly Reset on MeinMMO.
“Challenge: Secret Secrets”: You can accept this task daily and get new loot every new Destiny day (current Daily Reset is 7 PM) fresh loot. We have explained which hidden missions or invisible chests count towards this here on MeinMMO: Secret Secrets in Destiny 2 – What you need to do for the Bounty
Loot from the Broken Throne without playing through the dungeon
Both Bounties can be completed in one go. Remember that you need to drink a Queen’s Leaf Tincture for many of the actions. All tasks and also the Ascendant Challenge can be completed solo in just a few minutes.
Once the Bounties are completed, you can conveniently access the Broken Throne from orbit. Once you land there, you redeem the Bounties from the menu. Our
The glitch now is that the legendary gear from the Bounties is seen by the game as a drop from the dungeon. So you don’t have to fight your way through the challenging mini-raid. Our reader Millerntorian pointed out that you should do this best without a checkpoint in the throne, as otherwise the glitch does not work properly. Before you redeem the Bounties, delete the checkpoint before approaching the dungeon.
Destiny and Bounties: The various NPCs – game-controlled characters, so no players – offer guardians numerous smaller and larger tasks. These include bounties on specific enemies, collecting items, or other things that can be accomplished while playing. Once the Bounty is completed, you receive experience points, some resources, and sometimes also gear. The game has been criticized for relying too much on these Bounties and offering players little motivation with creative tasks. Some joke that Destiny 2 might as well carry the subtitle “Bounty Simulator”. Bungie has been actively addressing this criticism since Season 13.
In this video from Cheese Forever, you can see the trick. From minute 2:00 he also shows how to quickly find 2 secrets and finish the Ascendant Challenge quickly.
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Why should I do this? Because the Bounties redeemed in the dungeon count as loot from the Broken Throne. This means that the armors obtained this way have better stats – close to 60 or higher. The weapons from the dungeon have perks that cannot roll on the regular versions and are exclusive to the Broken Throne. In the case of the rocket launcher, for example, it is “Vorpal Weapon“, which automatically gives you 15% more damage against bosses.
The “fresh” dungeon loot was introduced with Season 13 and is intended to give the popular dungeons more relevance. So you can get good armor and otherwise hard-to-obtain weapons in a very short time, up to 3 times a day.
This gear is about:
Awakening Watcher (140 Arc Hand Cannon)
Sleepless (15 Arc Rocket Launcher)
Grant (200 Void Scout Rifle)
Told Story (65 Void Shotgun)
Dreaming Dawn (armor set for Warlock, Hunter, and Titan)
Here you can see the gear (left side):
Season 13 brought the two dungeons Broken Throne and Pit of Heresy updated loot.
What do you think of the latest glitch that the guardians have found? Is it a reason to revisit the picturesque Dreaming City? After all, many complain about the numerous Bounties, but now they are also good for something. Some players joked that Bungie might now have to deactivate the Broken Throne – but that is very unlikely to happen.
On May 26, It Takes Two (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) was released, a co-op game that is currently receiving fantastic ratings on Metacritic. Especially the versions for PC and PS5 are praised in reviews, with scores in the 90s. We present the title to you and explain what players and critics love about It Takes Two.
What is It Takes Two? In the new game from the developers of A Way Out, you take on the role of Cody and May, a couple going through a crisis. Through a spell, the two are transformed into small dolls and must find a way to reverse the transformation. To do this, they master their environment, solve puzzles, and must act cooperatively, which slowly brings them closer together.
On their journey, the two experience plenty of crazy adventures. They fight against gangster squirrels, race with a sled through a snow globe, take on wasps, play a video game, and ride spiders. Only by acting together can they overcome the challenges.
You can see how it works in the trailer for It Takes Two:
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What makes it special? You can only play the co-op game It Takes Two with two players; there is no option to have a character controlled by AI. You always need a partner. This can happen either through a local co-op game via split-screen or through an online mode.
However, only one game version is needed. With the Friend Pass, you can share the title with another person, invite them to your game without the co-player having to buy “It Takes Two” separately.
Metacritic gives It Takes Two reviews around 90 on Xbox One, PC, PS5
How is the game received? The ratings from international gaming magazines on Metacritic are:
for the PS4 version 85 out of 100 points.
on Xbox One, the game receives 90 points on Metacritic
on PS5, It Takes Two is at 89 points.
on PC, the game also receives 89 points
The ratings for Xbox Series X are not yet collected on Metacritic.
This is how the international gaming press rates It Takes Two:
GameRant (PS5) – 100 points: “It Takes Two is a brilliant co-op game and will go down in history both as a classic of the genre and a contender for game of the year. There isn’t a single boring moment in the whole game, and we didn’t encounter any glitches or technical problems either. It Takes Two is nearly perfectly optimized and a must-play for co-op game fans.”
Gamespot (PS4) – 90 points: “Impressive. Takes Two is the best 3D platformer I’ve played since Super Mario Odyssey, and like that game, it has a sense of variety. You can ride on a frog or fly a plane with wings made of Cody’s boxer shorts or fight through a castle in a Diablo-like style. Despite the enormous amount of things you can do, It Takes Two manages each mechanic well.”
IGN France (Xbox Series X/S) – 100 points: “It Takes Two is undoubtedly one of the best platformers I’ve played in the last decade. The level design is incredible, and the amount of ideas regarding its cooperative elements make every second of the game so much fun.”
Shacknews (PC) – 90 points: “Playing It Takes Two brought me back to the era of couch co-op games that I experienced with my friends and family. The shared laughs, frustrations, and triumphs are an aspect of co-op gaming that I sorely missed. With imaginative and creative puzzles and unique environments, It Takes Two is undoubtedly the best couch co-op game I’ve played recently.”
Gamestar (PC) – 87 points: “It Takes Two is a fast-paced, imaginative, and incredibly creative action trip.”
Players rate It Takes Two even higher, giving it 9.1 out of 10 points on PS5 and even 9.3 on PC. We summarize a few player voices from Metacritic for you:
doberman2yk writes about the PS4 version: “Simply the best local co-op game I have ever played and I have been a gamer for 20 years!”
alivemau5 says about the PS5 version: “This is how you do a two-player co-op right. The fact that you have unlimited lives makes it so great to play the game with someone who is not as skilled in this genre.”
javellinh writes about the Xbox Series X/S version: “The best co-op experience I have ever had. The game feels simply amazing and looks that way too.”
Sensualzurbagan played It Takes Two on Xbox One: “A wonderful and incredible spectacle. It’s the perfect game for kids and adults that won’t leave you cold. A must-play for every single atom in the universe.”
helison is thrilled with the PC version: “The best thing that could happen in 2021. Everything about the game is fantastic. You should definitely play it.”
Who is the game suitable for? If you want to experience a fun co-op game for two where you must work together to solve challenges and puzzles while following a funny and beautifully told story, then It Takes Two is definitely the right title for you. You can get the game for PC, PS/PS5, and Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
Have you already played It Takes Two? Do you also think it’s as good as the international gaming press and those who have already played it?
The change to the game time in World of Warcraft is a trick to lure players into a subscription – at least that’s what Cortyn thinks.
A few days ago, World of Warcraft announced that game time would only be sold in units of 60 days for direct purchase. The options for 30, 90, and 180 days are disappearing. There is no change to the subscriptions, which is why many players will hardly notice a difference. But no matter how you look at it – the step has been taken to entice players into a subscription, hoping they will forget to cancel it.
The well-known WoW YouTuber Bellular has made a rather long stream about it, and I agree with him on almost all points. However, I would like to highlight a few of his points and enrich them with my own experiences and thoughts.
Cancellation has no reasonable justification
Why Blizzard removed the 3 options to pay for WoW for a certain period is more than just flimsy. In the blue post, it states that they “conducted a review of all services in all currencies” and based on that, made the decision to remove the game time options for 30, 90, and 180 days.
Every player just has to ask themselves what kind of “review” that was supposed to be. Were the offerings for 30, 90, and 180 days on the shelf for too long and about to exceed their expiration date?
The purely technical effort to keep these offerings in the shop is extremely low.
The only logical explanation here is that Activision Blizzard wants more revenue and longer commitments from players through this change. If anyone sees another explanation – feel free to share it in the comments.
In general, it holds true: Whenever a company restricts the available options for customers, it’s something negative. There are absolutely no improvements for the customer. Less choice “forces” players to consider an option they otherwise wouldn’t use.
Forgetting subscriptions – that’s what Blizzard is speculating on
Sure, one could say now, “Oh, I’ll just subscribe and cancel again,” and that is indeed the best option for consistent people at the moment.
But let’s be honest – hasn’t everyone here forgotten a subscription to a service somewhere or not used it during the respective period? For services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, PlayStation Plus, Crunchyroll, or Wakanim, I’ve found myself not using them for one, two, or even three months and later thought: “I could have canceled that and saved money.” I won’t even start talking about my 24 accumulated Audible credits.
That’s exactly what Blizzard is banking on with the change. They hope that players will commit to a subscription and forget it – and I honestly find that not unlikely at all. I personally know two people in my guild who suddenly realized during Battle for Azeroth that they still had an active subscription, resulting in them paying for another 3 or 6 months when they actually didn’t want to play anymore.
The thought process behind this is also quite easy to see through. If you have a subscription for World of Warcraft, no remaining game time is displayed in the Battle.net launcher. Obviously, because it automatically renews.
If you slowly lose interest in WoW, you may play a bit less, shifting your focus to other games. However, most still check in occasionally, completing daily and weekly tasks. For many players, that then slowly fades until they no longer log in.
However, the decision to cancel an active subscription must be made consciously. You have to clearly state to yourself, “The game frustrates me or no longer brings me joy; I will now cancel the subscription.” Many simply won’t do that. Regardless of whether they forget because they’ve shifted their focus to other activities or think, “Maybe I’ll want to check back in.”
With pre-purchased game time that doesn’t automatically renew, it’s the opposite.
In the Battle.net launcher, you constantly see the time remaining for how long you can still play WoW down in the left corner. In the last days and hours, this display changes color as a “warning” that the game time will soon expire.
The remaining game time is only displayed when you need to renew it manually.
But here, the thought process is exactly the opposite of the subscription. With direct game time, the player must ask themselves: “Is World of Warcraft still fun enough for me to pay again?”
The player has to make a conscious, renewed purchasing decision. They must weigh whether to initiate a purchasing process once again. This is a clear hurdle that must be overcome, and for some players, it results in no further game time being purchased. A customer is thus lost.
Subscription still deters in 2021
One last point that comes into play: A subscription is a significant hurdle.
For us long-time WoW players, who may have been there since Vanilla, Burning Crusade, or Wrath of the Lich King, this is nothing new. We’ve been used to paying subscription fees to Blizzard for over 15 years. Some readers here might have been paying for a WoW subscription for half their lives or longer. For veterans, this is everyday life, normalcy, and simply part of WoW.
But try bringing a new player into World of Warcraft and ask what has deterred them so far. For many, it’s the subscription. They don’t want to commit.
Until now, they haven’t had to. Strictly speaking, they still don’t have to now, but the thinning of the options clearly shows where the journey is heading.
Because anyone who wants to “just test” World of Warcraft with their friends and wants the cheapest option has to subscribe in order to play for 30 days. This is not only the cheapest option but also the only way to pay for the shortest period. And with every subscription, there is a chance that someone will forget their subscription and get stuck.
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Of course, I understand anyone who says now: “You have yourself to blame if you subscribe; just be more careful.” Essentially, you are right; anyone who contracts themselves to something should consider that. But the fact that Blizzard offers this commitment as the only reasonable option after there have been other methods for years – that can be held against them. They are simply hoping that people will forget or the frustration won’t be too great to cancel the subscription.
Even if it ultimately doesn’t affect me, as I have been practicing “subscribe and cancel right away” for nearly 15 years – the abolition of the game time options is negative and to the detriment of the players. There’s no way to sugarcoat that – but feel free to try in the comments.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
