The WoW city of Thunder Bluff looks so good in the Unreal Engine that you might mistake it for a real place. You should see for yourself.
Now and then, we report that some fans of World of Warcraft are recreating the world of Azeroth in other areas. The aim is to implement various locations in the Unreal Engine. However, hardly any of these projects are as convincing as the one by Aleksandr Timoshenko.
What has he built? On reddit , some pictures of Aleksandr Timoshenko’s project were posted. He attempted to replicate Thunder Bluff, the capital of the Tauren in World of Warcraft, as accurately as possible. You can see how convincing the result is in these pictures.
Thunder Bluff in Unreal – unrealistically beautiful.
The large totem as the center of Thunder Bluff.
Especially in direct comparison with the images from World of Warcraft, it can be seen how painstakingly detailed the work was and how fantastic it actually looks.
In direct comparison …
… the details stand out particularly well.
This is how players react: In the WoW subreddit, players are excited and praise not only the many details but also the high degree of realism. Several players explain that these images could easily serve as a basis for a live-action film adaptation of Warcraft.
Impressive details create a damn good image.
However, there is also some criticism. A few voices say that Thunder Bluff could use a bit more color to truly represent how it appears in WoW. The images seem a bit “desaturated” and thus miss the rather warm style of Thunder Bluff somewhat.
Long tradition of projects: Already numerous fans have tried to recreate different parts of Azeroth in other games or applications. You can find some of the coolest implementations here:
Here you will find the new Battle Pass of Season 6, Chapter 2 in Fortnite. We will show you all the skins, emotes, pickaxes, and content that you can unlock after purchase.
This is Season 6: The new Season 6 in Fortnite started with a solo event, after which the map changed. With the new season came the new Battle Pass.
The Battle Pass costs 950 V-Bucks as usual. If you decide to make a purchase, you will have to complete 100 tiers where there are various rewards. Included are new skins, emotes, gliders, and more. Additionally, there are V-Bucks which you can then use for the next Battle Pass.
Additionally, there are more secret skins and style options that can be unlocked later in the season. How do you like the new content of the Battle Pass in Season 6? Is there something interesting for you, or would you have liked something different?
Let us know in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.
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The new Battle Pass of Season 6 (Patch 16.00) in Fortnite is here. In the trailer, you can see some of the highlights of the Battle Pass. Which skin do you like best?
What’s new: On March 16, Season 6 started in Fortnite: Battle Royale. For this, Patch 16.00 was implemented, which brought some changes to the game. As usual, a new season in Fortnite also comes with a new Battle Pass. We will show you what content you can find in it in the Battle Pass trailer for Season 6.
In it, you will see familiar characters like
Lara Croft
Raven from the Teen Titans
The soccer star Neymar will also be part of Season 6, but he is not featured in the trailer yet. For now, we are embedding a Battle Pass trailer here that someone filmed. The official version from Fortnite has not been released yet. As soon as it is available, we will update the video here in the article.
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The trailer shows: First, there’s a look at the revamped map. You will now find new, named locations there. Additionally, wild animals such as wolves and boars roam around. As we already know from the Patch Notes for Season 6, you can tame the animals.
The Battle Pass trailer also demonstrates further uses of the animals. Like chickens, which a player uses to fall lightly. He holds the chicken in both hands over his head and jumps down a mountain. Because the chicken flutters, he falls much slower.
New weapons like bone rifles will also come into play. Lara Croft holds a bow in the video. The bows are supposed to shoot flames and be tactical as well. This is well demonstrated by a bow shot, which a player uses to pull himself up onto a gate.
The bow is also used to shoot while driving from a car.
How do you like the new content from Season 6 of Chapter 2 in Fortnite? Let us know in the comments whether you like the trailer for the Battle Pass and which skin you like best.
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The Electric Event in Pokémon GO has started and it again comes with new tasks and even a surprise for the trainers. We show you Shinies, quests, and raid bosses.
How long does the event last? The Electric–Event lasts from today, March 16, at 10:00 AM, until Monday, March 22, at 8:00 PM. So you only have a few days to secure the bonuses and Pokémon.
During the event, everything revolves around Electric-type Pokémon. Some things were already announced in advance, but there were also surprises. A highlight is the completely new Pokémon Zapplardin.
New Limited Research, Quests, and Shinies
What is the surprise at the event? Mega-Voltenso appears in a shiny version, which the first players have discovered on reddit.
In Fortnite season 6 started with new weapons and map changes. We show you the patch notes for update 16.00 with its new contents.
What is new? Since March 16 at 09:00, season 6 in Fortnite: Battle Royale is live. With an epic cutscene and subsequent solo event, season 5 ended. From now on, players can enjoy themselves in the new season. Here in the patch notes, we show you what has changed for you in the game.
Patch Notes in English for Update 16.00
The theme of the new season: Bows as firearms, wild boars and wolves as animals. The new season 6 of chapter 2 in Fortnite revolves around the theme of prehistory. Below we show you the new contents.
New Battle Pass
At the start of a new season in Fortnite, a new battle pass is a must. Again, there are tons of items for you to unlock. In the Battle Pass trailer for season 6, you can already get a glimpse of Lara Croft and the new bows.
A glimpse of the outfits from season 6 in Fortnite from the battle pass
Are you interested in the new battle pass? We have created an overview for you on MeinMMO that shows all unlocks from it. This includes cool skins, crazy back accessories, and sharp harvesting tools. All content from the battle pass of season 6 in Fortnite can be found here.
Map Changes
When you now enter the map of Fortnite, you will immediately notice some changes. The landscape looks, fitting to the theme, prehistoric and untouched. In the center of the map, you will find the location “The Spire,” which is surrounded by a village. There stands a huge pillar, and around it are old stone houses.
The approach to The Spire – This is what the new location in Fortnite looks like
Other new locations are Colossal Crops and Boney Burbs. The 3 new locations on the map are presented in more detail in a separate article.
Mysterious towers stand on the edge of the prehistoric landscape. The so-called “Guardian Towers” are guarded by mysterious forces.
This is what the new map of Fortnite looks like in season 6
New Weapons from Bones in Season 6
If you want, you can now build your own weapons in Fortnite. To do this, you can use animal and mechanical parts that were spared by the massive shockwave.
A look at the new weapons of season 6 in chapter 2 at Fortnite
Weapons from the Vault and into the Vault
You already know this from previous seasons. When a big update is about to take place in Fortnite, some weapons are first taken out of the game and locked in the vault. Others are then brought back. We first show you which weapons are no longer in the game at the start of season 6:
All pistols
All heavy assault rifles
Suppressed SMG
Dragon’s Breath Shotgun (Epic/Legendary)
Tactical Shotgun
Charge Shotgun
Lever Action Shotgun
Lever Action Rifle (Uncommon/Rare/Epic)
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Rare/Epic/Legendary)
Common Assault Rifle
Weapons from previous seasons are returning. This will particularly please shotgun fans.
The Pump Shotgun is available in the rarities Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary
All revolvers in the game have been unlocked
Test the weapon selection now in your games of season 6.
The bunker chests in season 6 of Fortnite offer you powerful loot. If you find them, you should definitely check them out. The weapon rarities range from “Rare” to “Legendary.” Including rocket launchers.
What do you think of the contents of season 6 in Fortnite? Do you like the prehistoric theme with the wild animals or would you have wished for something completely different? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, there are different types of damage. In this article, we from MeinMMO explain what direct damage is.
What is direct damage? Basically, this refers to the damage you inflict directly with an ability, for example, through an attack, strike, or spell. This includes both light and heavy attacks.
Direct damage thus differs from damage over time, also known as DoT (Damage over Time). This does not occur directly, but rather gradually. Examples of such effects include curses or bleedings.
Direct damage or damage over time are independent of Magicka and Stamina, physical or magical damage. There are also abilities in AoE attacks that add direct damage but also damage over time.
Interestingly, the first damage caused by a DoT is often also considered direct damage.
ESO itself explains the damage system poorly
Where exactly can I see what applies to which ability? To this day, the developers at ZeniMax have not created a precise overview of which attribute applies to which ability.
In-game, there is a distinction between damage in white text (direct damage) and orange text (damage over time). However, there is ongoing criticism because the in-game distinction is not accurate or overlooks the fact that the first damage of a DoT is considered direct damage.
The player Solinur from Europe has compiled a list of all abilities in Google Docs. This is somewhat outdated, but still provides a good overview:
Abilities that scale with “Master-at-Arms” deal direct damage
Abilities that scale with Thaumaturge deal damage over time.
In the forum, players also recommend wearing the Nerien’eth set to be absolutely sure how an ability works. This set creates a light crystal whenever you deal direct damage.
In Fortnite, Season 6 has begun with an unusual solo event. The finale of Season 5 took us through a wild mission with Agent Jones. Here you can see how the Zero Point Crisis ended.
The start of Season 6, or rather the end of Season 5, runs a bit differently than usual. Because once again there was a large event in Fortnite that initiated the season change – with the difference that this time everyone plays solo.
So there was no big live environment. Instead, all players experience the event solo as soon as they enter Season 6 for the first time.
The premiere of the event was on March 16, 2021, at 9:00 AM. Here we tell you what happened in the event.
Warning! From here on, there are spoilers for the event at the start of Season 6. If you want to experience the event and the solo mission yourself without prior knowledge, stop reading here.
Several teasers in the past few days had shown that the Zero Point in Fortnite was becoming increasingly unstable – and Agent Jones was not happy about it at all. At the start of Season 6, the “Zero Point Crisis” then reached its preliminary peak.
A huge chaos erupted, in which several skins like the Predator, the Alien, Ripley, and more engaged in battle. Agent Jones fought his way through the chaos towards the Zero Point – until “The Foundation” appeared. This character picked up Jones to close the emerging portals and stabilize the Zero Point. At this point, the solo mission with Agent Jones started.
This is what happens in the solo mission: Again a reminder: There are spoilers. This mission can be experienced by anyone starting in Season 6 for the first time.
The mission starts with you and Agent Jones. The agent wants to close the portals – but a reality wave transforms him into a well-known little light butterfly. As a result, it is now up to you to take care of the portals.
You are not always yourself when you close the portals
Reality waves repeatedly break through, transforming you into other characters. Among other things, you will become a fighting chicken. At the same time, you encounter some obstacles, such as a fight between two towers and a helicopter trying to make your life difficult.
The Zero Point is blooming
But with the help of the reality waves, you reach your goal and close the portals. Now the Zero Point blooms in a kind of bloom – and you head to the center of the action. There is “the Foundation”, trying to stabilize the point. The mission ends in a flash of light – and a change of the map.
A new beginning for Season 6
The island has changed significantly – among other things, the huge desert in the center has disappeared. In its place, there is now a tower on which the Zero Point sits. The new Season 6 is themed “Prehistoric” – accordingly, many things on the map will have adapted.
After the mission ends, players can now freshly start in Season 6. How it will unfold in terms of gameplay remains to be seen. YouTuber SypherPK, however, had some thoughts on what Fortnite should do differently in Season 6.
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GTA 5 Online has been struggling with long loading times for years. However, these are set to be significantly improved with an upcoming update. The patch comes from Rockstar, but the solution is from a player who has also been richly rewarded for it.
What happened? Rockstar has confirmed to PCGamer that a fan has found the solution to the annoying loading time issue. It could take 10 to 15 minutes during an online session.
The Github user tostercx, also known as t0st, claims to have developed a fix that can reduce wait times by up to 70%. You could already download and add this fix to the game (via Github), but parts of it are soon to be officially integrated into the game.
Rockstar said:
After a thorough investigation, we can confirm that the player t0st has indeed uncovered an aspect of the game code regarding loading times for the PC version of GTA Online that could be improved.
As a result of this investigation, we have made some changes that will be implemented in an upcoming title update. […] and we would like to thank him again for his efforts.
What is behind the fix? For those interested in the technical side of the solution, there is a detailed documentation on nee.lv.
Essentially, it was primarily about the slowdown being triggered by a “CPU bottleneck when starting GTA Online”.
In Call of Duty: Warzone, positions on roofs are very popular and extremely strong. If you want to take over a roof, it often comes with a lot of risks and coordination. However, there is a trick that can save you a lot of trouble.
Elevated positions are strong in Call of Duty: Warzone. Teams that have taken the “High Ground” often have an advantage over the enemies below them.
Soldiers in the Battle Royale are always looking for ways to efficiently clear roofs, and reddit has now discovered a really strong tactic to rid the roofs of many tall buildings of camper infestations.
What is this trick? It is a combination of using a killstreak along with a rather unpopular rocket launcher. You drive the enemies with the streak and finish them off with the JOKR launcher. MeinMMO shows you how to do it and what else the JOKR can do.
The JOKR is a surprisingly good tool against campers
How does the trick work exactly? To execute the tactic, you need 3 requirements:
A roof with campers that only has a staircase as access
The JOKR rocket launcher at the ready
A cluster strike or precision airstrike
Once you’ve spotted the campers, you should find out what structure the roof has. Ideally, roofs that only have one access via a staircase are best. Generally, the trick also works if there are multiple staircases. However, it may be that you do not catch the whole team. Furthermore, the staircase must be structured so that you can look up from the bottom to the very top.
Take the JOKR in hand, stand at the bottom of the staircase, and place a cluster or precision air strike directly in front of you on the ground. The enemies on the roof will now receive a warning that a killstreak is incoming. Since there are often no good cover options for fire from above on the roofs, there is a good chance that the roof campers will barricade themselves in the staircase.
If you hear that your killstreak is about to hit, aim the JOKR straight up into the staircase and lock onto one of the enemies. After firing, the rocket goes straight up and hits the roof of the staircase. The impacts of the JOKR take out enemies within a 5-meter radius with full armor (600 damage), and the chances are good that you will wipe the entire camper team off the map.
A reddit clip shows the tactic in action:
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JOKR is a powerful tool that unfortunately can be used too rarely
What else can the JOKR do? The rocket launcher is an exciting weapon in Warzone, but often it is not worth taking one along.
Such situations are too rare when the launcher can actually show its full strengths. The anti-tank system is actually a powerful anti-camper tool, but that’s all it is. A normal weapon as a secondary weapon or another launcher that works better against vehicles usually helps you more.
Nevertheless, it might be worth taking the JOKR with you if you often find yourself in situations where campers at higher positions are giving you a hard time. Because the JOKR is virtually a mini-cluster strike without the corresponding impact warning.
Again, reddit provides a good example of when the JOKR can be really strong:
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If you are already in battle with a team, use the JOKR in situations where you have already knocked an enemy down. The enemies feel safe behind their cover, but can often still be targeted by the JOKR. Fire a rocket afterward and take out the teammate who wants to revive your kill.
Often, it’s small tricks like these that give you a big advantage over players who rely solely on their skills with weapon aiming. But in a Battle Royale, it’s usually tactics that win, and it’s small decisions and tricks that can mean a kill or death against strong opponents. Here you can find 6 more tricks that every good player should know.
Do you have a few little tricks that consistently set you apart from other teams? If so, do you want to share them with us?
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A player has modified their Logitech G502 into a bow. The mouse not only looks cool, but it can also actually be played with. The user shows in their video how they play Overwatch with the “Hanzo Bow Mouse.”
The YouTuber Bohrium has presented his gaming mouse on YouTube. It is not just a mouse, but a special creation.
For the mouse is inspired by the design of the character Hanzo from Overwatch. And the bow is not just decorative, but is actually used for gaming. Inside the mouse is a Logitech G502, even though not much of it is visible anymore. According to Logitech, the G502 Hero is one of the most popular gaming mice that the manufacturer sells.
Who is Hanzo? Hanzo Shimada is a playable character in Blizzard’s shooter Overwatch. He belongs to a fictional Japanese criminal family. He is an archer who can fire rapid arrows and eliminate foes quickly. Thus, he is one of the damage dealers in the game. Hanzo’s brother Genji is also playable in Overwatch.
After so many people asked him on reddit how the mouse works, he released a tongue-in-cheek review of his mouse on YouTube.
How does the mouse work? When you pull the bowstring, you activate the left mouse button. Pulling the string allows you to hold the mouse button down and charge the bow in Overwatch.
Inside the “Hanzo Bow Mouse” is actually a Logitech G502.
The YouTuber himself describes this as a “truly immersive experience.” He confidently adds that it is probably “the best bow mouse that has ever been made.”
Unusual mouse for Hanzo players
Who can game with the mouse? Both palm and claw grip players should be able to game with the mouse. The YouTuber demonstrates this in his video and introduces the grip types again. We have embedded the video for you below.
Those who only touch the mouse with two fingers (fingertip players) are likely to have more problems with it. Because the bow cannot be controlled as precisely.
What else can the mouse do: Additionally, the player has made some precautions. If the bow breaks in the middle of a battle, you don’t have to despair. Because the bow is easily replaceable.
Also cool: You can shoot real mini-arrows with the bow mouse and shoot at toys.
Can you buy the mouse anywhere? It is a modification of a Logitech G502, so it is very unlikely that you can buy this mouse anywhere. You can find the Logitech G502 Hero, by the way, in the MeinMMO mouse leaderboard of 2021.
Palm Grip
Claw Grip
Fingertip Grip
The hand completely encompasses the mouse. Fingers, palm, and heel rest on the mouse. The contact area between hand and mouse is the largest here and the movement is usually minimal.
Fingertips, thumb, and part of the palm rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand does not touch the mouse. Precision is controlled by the wrist, allowing for quick movements.
Only the thumb and fingertips rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand is free. Movement comes from the finger joints, allowing for precise movements.
This would actually be a business model, a special mouse for the many Hanzo players among us or for a special collector’s edition of Overwatch 2. One can dream.
What do you think? Do you miss this Hanzo gaming mouse in your collection or do you think it’s an interesting gimmick?
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Players of “Mythic+” dungeons in WoW: Shadowlands are crying out. The popular invisibility potion is quite bugged.
Update: Blizzard has released a hotfix that should fix a variety of issues. Death Knights, Druids, and Monks should no longer be prematurely pulled out of the potion’s invisibility.
However, other classes that were not mentioned have also complained about the issue.
Original report: In order to complete the hardest dungeons of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands within the time limit, players use all the tricks available to them. It’s all the more frustrating when some of these methods suddenly stop working. The popular invisibility potion is bugged for many players. It seems to be due to a small change.
What kind of potion is this? It is the Potion of the Hidden Spirit. This potion grants the user invisibility for up to 18 seconds, allowing them to sneak past enemies unnoticed.
Why is the potion so important? For many strategies in high “Mythic+” dungeons, the potion is crucial. It allows players to skip particularly challenging packs. It is also important for timing the various Pride creatures correctly, which appear at specific percentages of defeated enemies. Being able to influence this amount by skipping packs is extremely important.
No amount of studying alchemy helps – the potions are currently bugged.
Why doesn’t the potion work? Many players have speculated about this and found an answer. Many types of new buffs or ticks from items and effects seem to count as an “action” and break invisibility.
Leaving or gaining a friendly aura counts as an action.
The passive stacking of stacks (for example, from trinkets).
Healing ticks from talents (for example, the Spirit Wolf from the Shaman).
Talents that trigger effects every few seconds.
These and many other passive effects cause invisibility to often break after just a few seconds. The usual “skipping” of special groups is therefore hardly possible anymore.
Is this intended? Probably not. The invisibility potion should grant full invisibility for 18 seconds, and this should only be broken when the player actively performs an action (such as casting a spell) or takes damage (for example, from an area effect). That this can also be triggered by passive effects or just by gaining auras seems to indicate a clear bug.
This is particularly frustrating for players who wanted to push their Mythic keys a little this week. Without invisibility potions, some dungeons are significantly harder.
Have you noticed the problem as well? Have you often relied on invisibility potions or not noticed any of this?
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In Fortnite the start of Season 6 in Chapter 2 is approaching. We will show you when it starts and what kind of live event awaits you.
Update from March 16 at 10:00 AM: In the Patch Notes for Season 6 in Fortnite you can see what has changed. On the map, you will now find wild animals, new locations, and can craft weapons out of bones.
What is it about? Fortnite players are eagerly awaiting the end of Season 5 and the start of Season 6 in Chapter 2. Season 5 has been active in Fortnite for several months now, and now players are just a few hours away from the start of the new season. We will show you here on MeinMMO everything you need to know about it.
When does Season 6 start?
Then it begins: The official start date for Season 6 in Chapter 2 for Fortnite is Tuesday, March 16. Epic Games has not yet announced a specific time. Since the early morning hours, the servers have been offline. It usually takes a few hours while the new patch is being applied during maintenance.
By noon, you should be able to start the new Season 6. Provided, everything goes as it did in previous years. You may be able to play earlier or later. Epic Games wanted to provide more specific data.
The world premiere of the live event is scheduled for 09:00 AM on March 16.
What about a live event?
This is known: The big event that one expects at the end of a season in Fortnite will unfold a bit differently at the end of Season 5 and the start of Season 6 in Chapter 2.
“When you start for the first time with the new season, you will play the end of Agent Jones’ mission yourself in the Zero Point Crisis finale. The repercussions of this event will shake reality to its core,” says the blog.
Agent Jones had brought more and more hunters to the island over the course of the season to guard the Zero Point. The Zero Point, however, is becoming increasingly unstable and seems to be tearing reality apart. In the event, the crisis is supposed to end, but “shake reality to its core,” says Epic.
The story of Agent Jones continues
Everyone gets their own finale: It is interesting that every player can experience the Zero Point Crisis finale solo. This happens whenever you log in for the first time in Season 6.
Is the finale also online? Yes. Epic Games states that you can also experience this great event online. On Fortnite’s YouTube channel, you can apparently follow the event. We will embed the corresponding link here so you can watch it directly:
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Leaks show: Some of the leaks revolve around the fact that Batman will likely play a big role in Fortnite. From the blog by Epic Games, we already know that reality is set to be fundamentally shaken. It will be exciting to see how Batman fits into this story if the leak turns out to be true.
The wish of a pro: In any case, a pro already has clear ideas about what Season 6 needs to improve in Fortnite. SypherPK wishes that the new season focuses again on gameplay. Less attention should be paid to skin collaborations according to his wishes. He wants new items, weapons, and map changes.
2021 will be an exciting year for fans of hack ‘n’ slash games. Several interesting new titles are planned for release or beta testing. We at MeinMMO want to introduce you to these games that could shorten the wait for Diablo 4.
The announcement of Diablo 4 at Blizzcon last November has left fans of the action RPG genre eager for new adventures. However, we cannot expect Blizzard’s next Diablo installment until 2021. Meanwhile, some other representatives of the hack & slash genre will be released.
We present to you 10 alternatives and also provide a prediction on how good they might be.
Platforms: PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch | Release: 2021 | Payment model: Buy2Play | Website: Website of Diablo 2: Resurrected
What is Diablo 2: Resurrected? The remaster of the classic Diablo 2 primarily improves graphics. Instead of fighting 2D monster sprites, you face detailed 3D creatures. Additionally, there will be versions for new consoles. However, the gameplay is meant to remain classic.
You experience the same story in 5 acts as in 2000
You play the classes Amazon, Assassin, Necromancer, Barbarian, Paladin, Sorceress, and Druid
There will be cross-progression, allowing you to transfer your progress to other platforms
The leaderboard seasons will be revised
The UI will receive optimizations
The loot chest will be expanded
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For whom is Diablo 2: Resurrected suitable?Diablo 2: Resurrected is naturally aimed at anyone who played Diablo 2 in 2000 and wants to experience that sensation again in a more modern form. But newcomers will also see how Diablo 2 felt like when it was played over 20 years ago.
Forecast – How good could Diablo 2: Resurrected be? Fans have been waiting for a remaster of Diablo 2 for a long time. What Blizzard has shown so far goes exactly in the direction that players imagine. An optical improvement while leaving the gameplay untouched.
However, the disappointment of the Warcraft 3 remake still lingers, which did not meet fans’ expectations. Therefore, the community is hopeful, but also somewhat skeptical about Diablo 2: Resurrected.
This is being speculated: Dataminers have already found clues about Batman in leaks. He is expected to play a larger role in Season 6. But apart from that, information about Season 6 is rather sparse.
Today, on March 16, the Fortnite servers are down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 16.00 for Season 6 will be implemented. What does the new patch bring?
Update from March 16 at 10:00 AM: It has now become clear what has changed in Fortnite. The map looks different and offers new locations, you can build weapons from animal bones and also encounter wild animals that can be more or less dangerous. In the patch notes for Season 6 in Fortnite, you can find out what has changed.
What is happening today in Fortnite? The update 16.00 was announced by Fortnite Status on Twitter and is expected to be implemented today. This is the important patch that brings Season 6 of Chapter 2 to Fortnite: Battle Royale.
Before players can embark on an exploration tour, the Fortnite servers will, as always, be taken down for a short time.
Update from March 16 at 07:00 AM: On schedule, maintenance started around 05:00 AM. The Fortnite servers are currently offline and you cannot play. The update is now being transferred to the servers.
Fortnite servers are going down – when and for how long?
How long will the maintenance take? As update 16.00 initiates the new Season 6 of Chapter 2, the maintenance could take longer than usual. Fortnite announced that the world premiere of the solo event will start at 09:00 AM. Here you can find out all about the live event and start of Season 6 in Fortnite.
Technical problems or other delays may also extend the maintenance further. If that is the case, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
Important information about the patch size: The exact size of the patch is not yet known. However, one usually expects a relatively large update that needs to be downloaded when a new season starts. This is mainly because new seasons often come with map changes.
Fortnite itself also states on Twitter that the patch size will be “larger than normal” (via Twitter).
When does the download start? This varies by platform. The developers state that there will be different start times for the downloads of patch 16.00. However, there are no exact times.
What content does update 16.00 bring to Fortnite? The patch notes
This is confirmed: It is clear that through the update, you can start the big solo event. Every player will experience this event alone the first time they launch Fortnite in Season 6.
Epic Games describes the event as follows: “When you launch the new season for the first time, you will play the end of Agent Jones’ mission in the Zero Point crisis finale. The consequences of this event will shake reality to its very foundation.”
So it seems that what you do in the world of Fortnite will have significant consequences. However, what exactly is not clear.
This is being speculated: Dataminers have already found clues about Batman in leaks. He is expected to play a larger role in Season 6. But apart from that, information about Season 6 is rather sparse.
In China, players of League of Legends can now subscribe to a monthly plan. This subscription is also being discussed in the West due to some interesting aspects, but it has a significant negative aspect as well.
What is this subscription? For 68 Yuan (approximately 9 Euros), Chinese players can now opt for a subscription to LoL. It includes the following bonuses:
New skins that have just been released can be tested for one month
Every month, there are 3 codes for a skin worth up to 20 Yuan (totalling around 60 Yuan). Alternatively, the codes can be exchanged for Riot Points (RP)
Double experience points
A free name change
Automatic upgrade to level 30 when subscribing for 2 or more months at once
A free server transfer when subscribing for more than 3 months
Currently, the subscription is even reduced to 60 Yuan, which matches the value of the offered codes.
However, this new offer is currently only available in China.
Will the subscription model come to us as well? Whether it will ever arrive in the West is questionable, as LoL in China is distributed by tech giant Tencent. This already results in differences in pricing, such as with skins.
However, it is not entirely ruled out.
This is how the subscription is presented on the official website in China.
Level boost could lead to beginners and bots in ranked matches
How is the subscription received in the West? In the LoL subreddit, there are many positive reactions and players who can imagine taking out such a monthly subscription.
What is praised about the subscription model is that you essentially get back the money you invest in RP. You gain from testing skins, the free transfers, and the XP boost without losing anything.
There is, however, one point that players see as critical.
What is being criticized? The boost to level 30 is seen as problematic for two reasons:
First, players fear that beginners, who are just starting their careers in LoL, could prematurely enter ranked matches. Currently, level 30 and at least 16 unlocked champions are required. These could be unlocked rather quickly using the coupons.
Secondly, they are concerned about bots doing exactly the same thing. They also benefit from the subscription model.
Currently, many players consider LoL to be one of the free-to-play games with the fairest monetization model ever. This applies not only to the game itself but also to all titles of the company Riot Games.
They are currently trying to benefit from the success of LoL with several games and other content:
The action MMO Destiny 2 will allow all platforms to play together seamlessly in the future – as early as 2021. We explain what this means and what concrete plans there are for the two next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X, as well as other platforms.
This article from December 9, 2020, was updated on March 15, 2021. Bungie revealed when crossplay will come in 2021 and more about its implementation.
What we know about crossplay: With the reveal of the next Destiny chapter “Beyond Light”, Bungie also announced that Destiny 2 will accompany us until at least 2022. We now know the plans go even further. The future brings not only new story content, weapons, or activities, but also finally crossplay.
Cross-platform gaming is currently a very high priority for Bungie, as Mark Noseworthy (General Manager for Destiny 2) revealed some time ago in an interview with MeinMMO.
What we now know about Destiny 2’s crossplay for PS5 & Xbox Series X
The crossplay feature will be realized in two steps:
Intergenerational Crossplay: With the release of the next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, the so-called intergenerational crossplay or cross-generation play was introduced. This feature allows players on PS4 and PS5 to easily play together. The same applies to Microsoft’s consoles Xbox One and the Xbox Series X and S.
Full Crossplay: By 2021, these platforms will be able to play together: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, as well as PC (Steam) and Google Stadia.
When will crossplay come? Crossplay will come for all platforms in Season 15, which is in autumn 2021. In Season 14, they want to conduct initial tests to best prepare for the merging of all Guardians.
We now also know that PC and console players will only face each other in PvP if console players are invited by their friends on PC. They will then play together in the PC player pool.
There was a major concern among players that controller users might have to compete against “mouse and keyboard” Guardians without asking. In PvE, everything will likely be handled a bit more loosely.
Full crossplay means that existing boundaries will be broken down. You will be able to embark on adventures with all your friends and gaming buddies – regardless of who is playing on which platform. The various console generations, as well as PC and Stadia, will merge into a large overarching community.
Cross-platform in the very first raid from Destiny 1 – soon possible
Since December 8, the next-gen upgrade has been available for free. This allows the PS5 and the new Xbox to benefit from the significantly more powerful consoles and offers, among other things, up to 120 FPS, 4K resolution, and an adjustable field of view.
As preparation for the crossplay feature, Destiny 2 has relied on cross-save since autumn 2019. This allows players to share their progress across platforms.
Are you already excited to save the universe cross-platform? What do you think, will many console players join the PC Guardians in the Crucible, or do you find that unfair despite the adjustments?
Recently, a rumor circulated that the loot shooter Outriders might be coming to Xbox Game Pass. Now it has been confirmed: Outriders will be available in the Xbox Game Pass – but only for consoles.
After many rumors in recent days, it has now been confirmed in a tweet by Microsoft: the upcoming loot shooter Outriders is coming to Xbox Game Pass. Thus, the subscription model’s offering will be even stronger.
When is Outriders coming to Xbox Game Pass? The official release of the loot shooter is on April 1. Then Outriders will be available to all subscribers of the Game Pass for Xbox.
Is this for console and PC? No. Outriders will only be available on Xbox consoles and via cloud gaming on Android smartphones and tablets in the Game Pass. The offer does not apply to the Game Pass on PC.
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How much does the Game Pass cost? Depending on the platform, you pay monthly between 9.99 € (for PC or Xbox) and 12.99 € (Game Pass Ultimate for PC and Xbox). However, be aware that Outriders is currently only supposed to appear in the Game Pass for Xbox – there is currently no information for the Game Pass for PC.
With Game Pass Ultimate, you also have the advantage of being able to play on PC and Xbox consoles and via the cloud on Android devices. Additionally, Game Pass Ultimate also includes Xbox Gold and EA Play with even more games.
In line with the announcement, there is also a trailer in which the developers explain how to survive better in Outriders. Tip: Play Outriders aggressively and not as a cover shooter.
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What is Outriders about? The signal and an anomaly play central roles in the main story of Outriders. The shooter takes place in a distant future, after a time when humanity has already devastated the Earth and is therefore trying to find a new home.
Humans land on Enoch, the game’s setting. But there is a mysterious signal whose origin the players are to investigate. At the same time, there is an anomaly on Enoch that rages over the planet in the form of a storm and causes unpredictable events.
It can be incredibly destructive, but at the same time, it grants players their powerful abilities that define the four classes of Outriders. For example, anomaly power in the game stands for the strength of the abilities that can be used.
Many players have already been able to get a glimpse of Outriders in the demo. This has been playable since February 25 and includes the first chapter of the story. According to People Can Fly, over 2 million players have checked out the loot shooter so far.
The developers consider this a success of the demo version, and publisher Square Enix may hope that the Game Pass subscription model attracts even more potential players to Outriders.
What was the rumor about? The rumor was circulated by the official Twitter account of Xbox Game Pass.
In an earlier tweet, an “internal” email is displayed that refers to a new game for the Game Pass that is supposed to come next month. The text contained hints about the game, as the Twitter account itself writes: “There’s probably a clue about a game in here somewhere […]”
In recent days, it has been wildly speculated whether Outriders was meant here. The rumor has now proven to be true.
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The update 1.4 brings, among other things, Rosaria to Genshin Impact, which could be interesting for free-to-play players. Learn everything about the new 4-star character here.
Who is Rosaria? Sister Rosaria was introduced in Genshin Impact during the story quests surrounding Albedo. She is a nun who belongs to the Church of Favonius, making her a servant of the Anemo Archon Barbatos.
However, Rosaria is anything but a “typical” kind nun and is almost the exact opposite of Barbara. She is cold, distant, and often skips choir practice with the other nuns because she finds it boring.
Yet, even though she seems to neglect her church duties, Rosaria has made it her mission to protect Mondstadt. She ensures that the townspeople can sleep peacefully at night.
The banner for Rosaria also brings the 5-star character Childe and starts on April 7.
Rosaria – A strong 4-star character?
This is what Rosaria can do:
Rarity: 4 stars
Weapon: Polearm
Element: Cryo
Constellation: Spinea Corona
Rosaria can execute a normal 5-hit combo with her polearm, where 2 of her hits strike twice each.
Rosaria’s special attack deals Cryo damage and teleports her behind her enemies. At higher levels, the skill also grants a 12% higher critical hit chance for 5 seconds.
For her ultimate ability, Rosaria swings her weapon and subsequently drops an ice spear from the sky that deals Cryo damage. The lance remains on the battlefield and continues to pulse additional Cryo damage to all nearby enemies.
You can watch gameplay of Rosaria here:
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That’s why Rosaria is interesting for free-to-play players: Rosaria’s rarity is 4 stars, which automatically increases the likelihood of obtaining her. The chance is 5.1%. Players who do not spend money in Genshin Impact thus have better chances of acquiring her.
Additionally, she comes in the banner together with the 5-star character Childe, who is considered a strong Hydro DPS character and has the ability to switch between bows and daggers. So you have a chance to pull a strong 5-star character alongside Rosaria, even if the odds are much lower at 0.6%.
Rosaria also seems to be a strong physical DPS character. According to genshin.honeyhunterworld.com, her normal and charged physical attacks show high percentage damage increases when leveled up. Other polearm users often lie significantly below her values, with the exception of Xiao.
The normal damage is also boosted by her first constellation, which is realistic for free-to-play players as well. The constellation grants an additional 10% to attack damage and speed for 4 seconds each time Rosaria lands a critical hit.
If you have leveled up Rosaria and received the 12% crit buff, this effect will be even more amplified. It is therefore a quite cost-effective option to increase Rosaria’s damage.
It should be noted that the numbers from genshin.honeyhunterworld.com are not official from miHoYo and may change. But so far, based on this, Rosaria looks like a strong DD for free-to-play players.
These weapons you can use: In terms of weapon choice, Rosaria is also not reliant on the banner weapons. A good choice for her is the Crescent Pike, which you can forge from the following items:
Unworked polearm of the North
50 crystal chunks
50 white iron chunks
The Dragonspine Spear is also an option for Rosaria and can be forged easily. Therefore, you don’t have to spend Primogems on weapon banners to get a good weapon for Rosaria.
The Crescent Pike enhances Rosaria’s physical attacks and is thus well-suited as a weapon for her.
Why you should still wait a bit
Even though the upcoming banners with Rosaria and Childe, as well as with Venti, seem tempting, it is advisable to wait a bit before spending your Primogems.
This is partly due to data mining. The new information that players extract from the Genshin Impact code comes some time after the release of patches. They often bring exciting information about upcoming characters, weapons, and events.
Since the banners for Venti and Childe/Rosaria each last 3 weeks, you can take your time and wait for new information regarding leaks and data mining.
The Genshin community has been speculating for some time that the new city Inazuma could come in patches 1.5 or 1.6, along with a range of new characters.
Players interested in the Inazuma characters should therefore wait to see if there is soon new information and then decide whether to resist the temptation and save their Primogems for future patches.
Ayaka and Tohma are characters that are rumored to come from Inazuma according to a leak.
Why you shouldn’t pull for Rosaria: Even though Rosaria seems like a good DD option for free-to-play players, you should decide for or against her banner based on your situation.
One such situation would be if you are very close to the pity mechanic triggering. That is, if you have already pulled nearly 90 times and your chance of getting a 5-star character is about to reach 100%.
Another situation would be if you currently have a good team composition that does not suit a Cryo DPS or you already have a stronger physical Cryo DPS in whom you have invested a lot of resources.
Are you interested in Rosaria? What do you think of the appearance and skills of the new Cryo character? Will you pull for her or spend your Primogems on someone else instead? Let us know in the comments.
Tomorrow, on March 16th, the big Electric Event starts in Pokémon GO. We will provide you with an overview of all bonuses, Shinies, and new Pokémon that will be available.
When exactly does the Electric Event run? It starts on Tuesday at 10:00 AM local time. It will run until March 22nd at 8:00 PM local time. So you have less than a week to take advantage of the bonuses.
The event is, of course, focused on Electric Pokémon. There will be new raids, quests, and spawns in the wild.
What is included in the Electric Event of Pokémon GO
These are all the bonuses: The list of bonuses is long. Here is a brief overview of the changes for the event:
In the wild, Pokémon such as Alolan Geodude, Voltorb, Blitzle, and Ampharos will appear
For the first time, Zapdos will be available in Pokémon GO
In the 5 km eggs, the following will appear: Pichu, Electabuzz, Blitzle, Shinx, Electrode, Zapdos, and Ampharos
In the raids, the following will appear: Voltorb, Shinx, Elekid, Klikk, Zapdos, Alolan Raichu, Alolan Graveler, Magneton, and Ampharos
There will be new field research that rewards Poké Balls, Mega Energy for Ampharos and Electivire, and encounters with Electric Pokémon
There will be a limited research related to Electric Pokémon
The Mega Evolution of Electivire will be available for the first time in Mega Raids
The Therian form of Thundurus will appear for the first time in Level 5 Raids
The chance of obtaining evolution items from gifts will be increased
Zapdos and its two evolutions.
Will there be new Shinys? Nothing has been announced yet. However, there are already several Electric Pokémon that are available in shiny form. These include, among others, the announced Pokémon Alolan Geodude, Voltorb, and Blitzle.
So even if there won’t be a new shiny, you have plenty of other shinies to chase.
Is the new Mega Raid worth it? The Mega Evolution of Electivire is quite useful, but based on stats, it is slightly worse than Mega Ampharos.
This is the new Pokémon Zapdos: For the Electric Event, Zapdos will have its release in Pokémon GO. The creature comes from Generation 6 and can evolve into Zapdos, which can further evolve into Zapdos using a Unova Stone.
Zapdos is useful and can reach over 3000 CP at level 50. However, it is not a top attacker among Electric Pokémon but rather a solid alternative. This Pokémon is definitely worth catching for the Pokédex.
Should you take advantage of the event? Electric Pokémon are quite rare in Pokémon GO. Outside of events, you can find Voltorb or Blitzle only rarely. During the event, you can take advantage of these spawns. Those who are still on the shiny hunt after these creatures should participate in the event and invest time.
What else happens during the event? Directly tomorrow, on March 16th, the spotlight hour with Voltorb runs. There will also be double stardust for caught Pokémon.
In addition, the Therian form of Thundurus will enter the Level 5 raids, replacing the Incarnate form of the monster. An overview of all events in March can be found here:
At the last minute, this streamer fails a challenge in WoW: Classic. He aimed to reach level 60 without taking a single point of damage.
World of Warcraft Classic is a rather old game, after all, the original version has been around for almost 16 years. It’s clear that many players have experienced everything and are looking for new challenges. The “Iron Man” challenge is an old hat, where one must not die until reaching level 60. But it can get even more extreme. Can one reach level 60 without taking a single point of damage?
What rules are there? The rules for this challenge were quite simple. The character must not take a single hit that reduces his health points. With many classes, this would be nearly impossible. Warriors and rogues, for instance, have to stay in melee range permanently and cannot complete the challenge at all. It would be possible with the following classes:
Mages (strong ranged attacks and Mana Shield)
Priests (solid ranged attacks and Power Word: Shield)
Hunters (strong ranged attacks and a pet that tanks)
Warlocks (strong ranged attacks and a demon that tanks)
In the end, Stadics chose the mage, who has a variety of control effects. Frostbolts slow down enemies, Frost Nova keeps foes trapped at distance, and Polymorph turns individual enemies into sheep, while various magic shields absorb damage.
Additionally, other players are not allowed to help in the challenge (“unassisted”).
What problems were there? A whole lot. After all, there are many creatures in World of Warcraft that can move significantly faster than the player and quickly catch up. Moreover, some enemies also use ranged attacks or spells, rendering distance irrelevant.
Moreover, in an MMORPG, there are also many other players interacting with the game world. If another player, for example, defeats enemies beforehand, they could respawn at an unfortunate moment and immediately attack Stadics. This cost him his life in one of his runs when a fresh Murloc charged at him and ended his life right in the forest of Elwynn.
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How did he protect himself from damage? To avoid damage, there are several methods in World of Warcraft Classic. These include:
Keeping melee fighters at a distance. If a melee fighter can’t reach your character, he can never hit.
Protection spells like the Mana Shield. Physical damage is avoided and the mage’s mana is consumed instead.
Protection potions provide a shield against certain elements for an hour. For example, Nature damage from poisons can be countered with a Nature protection potion.
Stunning effects that temporarily disable enemies and thus make them harmless.
So bitterly ends the run: In a small video, Stadics shows the highlights and also the end of his run. His best run lasted a full 175 hours without taking a single point of damage. He reached level 58 and was about halfway to level 59.
His downfall was a member of the Shadowhammer clan in Silithus. These are powerful spellcasters who not only throw fireballs around but also have instant-cast spells. Similar to the mage himself, they can use “Fire Strike” to deal immediate damage – this very damage hit Stadics and his mage Jaina and ended the previously flawless run.
What is Stadics doing now? In his video, the streamer appears visibly frustrated. He reflects on how tough the challenge was. After all, he had to stay fully vigilant for 175 hours, and a single mistake could have ended the run. There were tight moments when he barely activated a suitable shield just in time. That it ended with an instant-cast spell is clearly bothering him.
He will not attempt the challenge again and advises everyone against it. In the future, he will focus on other challenges – such as leveling while wearing a blindfold or never looting anything.
Have you ever tried such a challenge? Or would that be too hard for you?
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