If an MMORPG wants to be a massive hit again, it must not be like WoW

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 5 minutes

World of Warcraft led to many companies developing MMORPGs due to its great success. In the beginning, many WoW clones were created. However, if an MMORPG is to become a hit again, it must be significantly different, says MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch.

What is the current state of MMORPGs? In 2021, many MMORPG fans are longing for a new, major hit. But the last few years, especially since 2016, have been filled with disappointments.

The last MMORPG that was able to establish itself firmly and build a larger fanbase was Black Desert, released in 2016. Other promising titles lie in niche status or have already been discontinued:

The only “new MMORPG” that has been able to establish itself since then is WoW Classic.

There is still a huge demand for a new game. Whenever we write about a potentially new MMORPG here on MeinMMO, it generates attention and discussions.

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WoW has been the king of MMORPGs for almost 16 years.

Which games are currently hits? Especially between 2006 and 2012, many MMORPGs tried to copy the principle of WoW and failed miserably.

In the years between 2012 and 2016, several games emerged that broke away from the well-tested concept of WoW and succeeded:

  • ESO has primarily targeted story fans and solo players who want to interact with other players only marginally
  • Black Desert focuses heavily on sandbox fans and PvP
  • Guild Wars 2 experiments with the absence of an item spiral and a greater casual mindset

But none of them managed to dethrone WoW. They often still have too many similarities with the title or their own problems that hold the masses back.

But what does a new hit actually need?

Alexander Leitsch is primarily responsible for MMORPGs here at MeinMMO. Across various titles, he has over 25,000 gaming hours.

His main games include Guild Wars 2, Black Desert, and ESO, but basically, every new game on the market is directly tried out.

The next hit must offer something that attracts non-fans

What does a new hit need? Every MMORPG fan can probably remember their first steps in their first game. It was something completely new, epic, that they had never experienced before. But that feeling fades, especially when games are very similar.

A new hit must therefore bring something that distinguishes it from other titles, as well as something that appeals to players who currently do not feel comfortable in any MMORPG.

In this context, features that used to exist and have been forgotten due to WoW are often mentioned. They long for:

  • the “Massively” in MMORPGs – not just being in a dungeon with 5-20 players.
  • social features that are supposed to bring players together.
  • rewarding grind that keeps players occupied for months or years. A positive example often cited is Old School RuneScape.

Overall, titles like Old School RuneScape and Tibia Online are still very popular today, even though they are over 20 years old.

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Old School RuneScape may look old, but it still has many players.

At the same time, the new hit should also find ways to attract completely new target groups that are currently found in other genres, such as fans of survival games or PvP titles.

This requires innovations and surprises that clearly differentiate it from WoW.

Why does no WoW clone work? WoW is still the king of MMORPGs today, but if a new game is to become a hit, it cannot be a simple clone.

Because the people who would potentially be interested in such a game are usually already playing WoW. And behind WoW is a huge company, decades of experience, and a large budget. No indie MMORPG can surpass Blizzard in a rush.

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Indie MMORPGs have different approaches – One sounds promising

Which indie MMORPGs are currently in development?

  • Crowfall – an MMORPG with strategy elements focusing on PvP
  • Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen – an old-school PvE MMORPG
  • Camelot Unchained – a pure PvP game inspired by Dark Age of Camelot
  • Ashes of Creation – a sandbox MMORPG that focuses on PvP and large communities

They all share that they have been in development for years and often get stuck in a pre-alpha or alpha state. This is particularly evident in Crowfall, which announced its release for 2018, 2019, and 2020 respectively. A release is again planned for 2021.

Ashes of Creation title
Ashes of Creation also incorporates fortress battles, evolving cities, and cool mounts.

Which game could be successful? Of the mentioned indie titles, the greatest hopes probably lie with Ashes of Creation. This MMORPG promises especially social features and the Massively that so many desire.

Additionally, it already impresses before alpha with good graphics and some innovative approaches, such as the special node system that should be the focus of the entire game. In the combat system, it relies on a hybrid between tab-targeting and action battles.

Ashes of Creation is set to begin with Alpha 1 in April 2021. The NDA will also be lifted then, and more gameplay will be showcased.

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Last hope Amazon?

What else is there besides indie titles? The biggest attention aside from indie MMORPGs is currently drawn by two games:

Both titles are set to release in 2021 and could bring fresh air to the market.

New World is particularly characterized by its unique combat system and the castle battles, while Lost Ark is supposed to combine the ISO perspective of Diablo 3 with the depth of an MMORPG .

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Both of these titles, as well as Ashes of Creation, differ significantly from WoW. They theoretically have the potential to establish themselves in the market in the long term and at least scratch at the throne of the MMORPG king.

And there may still be another candidate.

An MMORPG to LoL: Besides Amazon, developer Riot Games (LoL, Valorant) has also committed to a new MMORPG.

So far, it is only known that it is to take place in the same universe as League of Legends. Recently, new staff were sought for the game. The game has huge potential solely because of the large fanbase.

What do you think about the mentioned games and generally about the state of MMORPGs in 2021? What should a new MMORPG hit definitely include for you?

If you are currently looking for a new game for 2021, you might find something here: The 15 currently best MMOs and MMORPGs of 2021.

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Hard Vikings find Valheim too soft, turn it into hardcore survival with mods

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Valheim is already known for showing little mercy to players. The enemies are tough, the bosses even tougher, and you constantly have to travel across the world to gather more materials. For some particularly hardcore players, this doesn’t seem challenging enough – they install mods for even greater challenges.

How do players make it harder for themselves? Valheim allows the use of mods. These are expansions for the game that can have various effects. For example, they allow the use of portals while carrying metals in your inventory or make building easier.

Normally, mods make the game easier. However, some modders have decided to go in the other direction. They make Valheim harder and even find an audience, albeit only among the toughest players.

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Are the bosses not tough enough for you? Make it harder on yourself.

What are these mods? On the website Nexusmods you can find various mods for many games, including Valheim. Three of these mods have effects that make certain elements in the game more challenging:

  • ExpertMode: Enemies are generally stronger (two stars) but do not drop more loot. The mod is customizable. Here you can find ExpertMode on Nexusmods
  • Combat Evolved: Makes the combat system more challenging and realistic. Shields can no longer parry ranged attacks, and strikes to the back become stronger – for both players and enemies. Here you can find Combat Evolved on Nexusmods
  • Starvation: Adds a hunger component. You now have to eat to avoid starving, not just for buffs. Here you can find Starvation on Nexusmods
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All these mods have already been downloaded and apparently used by some players. Two more mods make Valheim even harder:

  • Repair Requires Materials makes repairs no longer free as before
  • HydraSquito makes new death mosquitoes appear when you kill one of the beasts.

So far, though, no one has been crazy enough to install these mods.

Mods make Valheim even harder

How does it make the game harder? Valheim is built on the idea that you prepare for a new boss fight and thus progress in the game. The boss fights are the highlight of the game.

To do this, you need to gather materials and explore new areas. This already takes a long time. However, if you now also have to ensure that you don’t starve or gather materials for repairs, everything takes even longer.

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The HydraSquito mod is likely intended only for absolute masochists. Death mosquitoes are already among the deadliest enemies in the game and ensure that especially unprepared players meet their demise.

If the little beasts aren’t annoying enough for you for some reason, you can definitely torture yourself again with this mod.

If you belong to the brave – or the crazy – Vikings who want to put themselves through this torture, at least make it a bit easier on yourself and read in our guide, how to find and defeat all bosses in Valheim.

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Pokémon GO is launching an Electric Event soon and this will be important for you

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In a few days, the “Electrotastic Event” starts in Pokémon GO, showcasing many Electric Pokémon. Additionally, the Therian Form of Thundurus will be introduced to the game for the first time.

What is this event about? If you’ve been playing Pokémon GO for a while, you probably remember the Bug Out event. It took place last summer and brought XP bonuses, many Bug-type monsters, and Shinies. The Electric event will center around the designated Electric monsters. You can expect:

  • Wild spawns featuring new Pokémon from Generation 5
  • Changed egg contents
  • Research tasks
  • Electric-themed raid bosses
  • The Therian Form of Thundurus and a new Mega Pokémon

All info about the Electric event in March 2021

When does it start? The Electrotastic Event runs from Tuesday, March 16 at 10:00 AM to Monday, March 22 at 8:00 PM local time. You have almost a week to take advantage of the bonuses.

Changed spawns: In the wild, you’ll encounter Electric Pokémon like Alolan Geodude, Electrode, Blitzle, and Ampharos more frequently.

A new Pokémon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter Zapdos in the wild for the first time during the event. This is a Pokémon from Generation 5.

5-KM Eggs: The contents of the eggs will change. If you receive 5-KM eggs during the event, they could hatch into Pichu, Electabuzz, Blitzle, Shelgon, Electrike, Zapdos, and Ampharos.

Raids: You will encounter the following opponents in raids during this event:

Raid LevelOpponents
Level 1Electrode
Electrike
Electabuzz
Blitzle
Zapdos
Level 3Alolan Raichu
Alolan Golem
Magneton
Ampharos
Level 5Therian Form of Thundurus
Mega RaidsMega Electivire
Mega Houndoom
Mega Abomasnow

Event Bonus: In addition to these changes in opponents and Pokémon in the wild, another bonus awaits you. Niantic states that you will have a greater chance of finding evolution items from gifts from friends during the event.

Why is this event important?

Important content for collectors: If you’re busy completing your Pokédex, you’ll be excited about the addition of a new Pokémon. With Zapdos, your Pokédex will gain at least one more slot. However, this Pokémon has 2 evolutions.

Who is Zapdos?
Zapdos is a Pokémon from the fifth generation and is of the Electric type. It has two evolutions, Zekrom and Zekrom-EX. Visually, Zapdos changes from a fish to a monster with larger fins that even has arms as Zekrom-EX. In the main series games, you had to evolve Zekrom with an evolution stone (Thunder Stone) into Zekrom-EX.
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Here you see the Therian Form of Thundurus, Zapdos in the middle, and Mega Electivire on the right

Catch this boss: Thundurus is rather “okay” in its Incarnate Form. However, its Therian Form has significantly stronger stats. And that is an important point for you, as with the right attacks, Thundurus in Therian Form could become the best Electric attacker. This will surely be revealed once the final stats are known in the game. But save some candies for it.

Find out here, who are currently the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.

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What do you think of the preview for the Electric event? Is it something you are looking forward to and if so, why? Share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

In the coming weeks, a lot more will happen in the game. Make sure you don’t miss anything. You can find all important events in March 2021 in Pokémon GO here.

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CoD Warzone & Cold War: New Free DLC for Season 2 – Get it with PS Plus

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With Season 2, PS Plus members get a free DLC with cosmetics for Call of Duty: Warzone & Black Ops Cold War. MeinMMO shows you the content and how to grab the combat pack.

What is this package? PlayStation and Call of Duty are in a joint cooperation and part of this partnership are the “combat packs”. Occasionally, these free DLCs for PS Plus members offer a handful of cosmetics, and now the package for Season 2 is online – the “Endurance Combat Pack”.

This time there is also an exclusive operator skin for PlayStation players with PS Plus and additional items to enhance your character and equipment. You can see the content in action in an English trailer:

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What’s inside the Combat Pack of Cold War & Warzone Season 2

Contents of the Combat Pack: Overall, the package includes 7 different items for your cosmetic collection:

  • Operator skin “Endurance” for Baker
  • “Tiger Claw” skin for the M16
  • “Speedster” skin for the 1911 from Cold War
  • “Boonie” skin for the combat knife from Cold War
  • Weapon charm “Falcon”
  • Calling card “Flaming Downfall”
  • 2x 60 minutes XP token for EP
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Where can I use the cosmetics? The included items can be used in Cold War & Warzone.

How to get the Season 2 Combat Pack

To obtain the package, you must be a member of PS Plus. Follow our link, log in to the PS Store, and you can grab the latest combat pack:

But you can also search for the pack on your PS4 or PS5 in the PlayStation Store. Enter “Combat Pack” in the search bar and activate the pack through the store. If you are in the browser or in the game store during the purchase, you should restart CoD to get the items into your inventory.

More about Season 2 of Cold War & Warzone:

Season 2 brought a lot of zombie content and even undead into the battle royale Warzone. Furthermore, the stories of the two CoD universes Black Ops and Modern Warfare are currently merging. Additionally, the first anniversary of Warzone is approaching, and some players hope for new content from it. It will be exciting to see what the current season still has to offer – aside from the new combat pack.

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WoW: The new system wants you to farm undemanding content

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The system of Valor Points in World of Warcraft is live, but it comes with a major annoyance. Players are angry about how Blizzard has implemented it.

In World of Warcraft Patch 9.0.5 is live and with it the system for item upgrading. However, this leaves many players bewildered. Blizzard has made farming Valor Points so absurd that some players are outraged. Rightly so, because those farming trivial content make the fastest progress.

What kind of system is this? Since Patch 9.0.5, players can upgrade items obtained from “Mythic+” dungeons. By completing dungeons, players collect Valor Points that can then be spent to increase item levels and thus make them more powerful. Generally, this is a good system that allows all players to improve.

What is the problem? The issue is how players earn the Valor Points. To upgrade, one needs several thousand of them – which is fundamentally acceptable as these are meant to be long-term projects.

The actual difficulty here is that players receive 135 Valor after completing each dungeon. It is completely irrelevant whether players complete a dungeon on “Mythic+2”, “Mythic+10” or “Mythic+18” – they receive 135 Valor Points every time.

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Farming challenging dungeons is particularly efficient – this does not sit well with many players.

Why is this problematic? The most efficient way to farm Valor Points now is to complete simple dungeons of the difficulty “M+2” or “M+3”. This can often be done in a few minutes, but for well-equipped players, it is completely undemanding.

Thus, the optimal strategy currently is to complete one or four high-level keys to have something good in the vault next week and then just spam simple “+2” dungeons to quickly gather Valor.

Players demand changes, but how?

This is how players react: As soon as players figured out this system, criticism poured in, as seen on wowhead. Most players expressed their anger and disbelief:

  • “That’s pretty stupid, if you ask me. Higher keystones should give more Valor Points. Why does Anima scale with difficulty, but Valor doesn’t?”
  • “Do your +10 dungeons until you get the item you want and then farm +2 dungeons. Damn stupid.”
  • “Very strange. This must be a bug, or does Blizzard want us to spam +2 dungeons?”

How could it be fixed? There are several proposed solutions. Many players believe that the amount of Valor should scale with the dungeon’s difficulty. For example, a “Mythic+2” could yield only 50 Valor, while a “Mythic+15” might provide around 200 Valor. This would incentivize players to tackle harder dungeons directly, instead of simply farming the easiest ones mindlessly.

More news about WoW: Shadowlands can be found here:

The problem will resolve itself in the long run: However, it should also be noted that the problem will likely fix itself in the long run. Currently, players can farm a massive cap of 5,000 Valor, but later it only increases by 750 points per week. In this case, it is sufficient to complete 5-6 dungeons to reach the cap.

If the number of necessary dungeons decreases in the coming weeks, players will be more inclined to tackle harder dungeons again to also improve their weekly reward from the vault.

What do you think of the new system and the “135 Valor for everything” rule? Is it good as it is? Or should Blizzard make quick adjustments?

From today, you should also do your class quests that you have saved up.

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Batman Returns to Fortnite – How Important His Role Will Be in Season 6

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Season 6 in Fortnite is starting soon, but it is still unclear what the story will look like. However, many indications suggest that DC hero Batman will play an important role.

When does Season 6 start? As announced on March 9, Season 6 officially begins on March 16, 2021. This means the next season is just under a week away.

But before players start the new season, they will experience the finale of Season 5. This is supposed to represent the end of the zero point crisis and “shake reality to its core” in Fortnite. It is said to feature “the most elaborate story cutscene” Fortnite has seen so far. You really can’t miss the event – instead of a live event like with Galactus, all players will experience the event solo as soon as they log in for the first time in Season 6.

Since the zero point has reality-altering effects, we can actually expect major changes. However, how this will unfold is still uncertain. It has been hinted that Batman plays an important role.

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Batman returns to Fortnite

Batman gets Fortnite comic series – Important for the story

This is how the Batman crossover works: Donald Mustard is the “Chief Creative Officer” at Epic Games and thus significantly involved in the events in Fortnite.

In a tweet, he referred to a new Batman comic series that is directly connected with Fortnite. It is called “Fortnite and Batman: Zero Point.” In this comic, the backgrounds of the zero point will be explained and the ongoing story of Fortnite will be highlighted.

The first comic is set to be released on April 2 and will then bring out a new issue every two weeks. The developments in the comic are supposed to have a direct impact on the game. Additionally, the comics are said to come with codes that promise bonuses in Fortnite – including unlocking new skins. There will be a total of 6 issues.

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The comic series will deal with how Batman lands on the Fortnite Island. The bat detective will then uncover the truth behind the island and how it is connected to the zero point. Characters like Catwoman and Harley Quinn are also expected to play a role.

Mustard confirmed to IGN that the Batman in the comics finds himself in an unknown environment, does not know who he is anymore, but still retains all his instincts. There will be skins again.

Also, in the Marvel season there was a connection with comics. Here it was Thor who drove the story forward. In Season X there was already a Batman crossover with several skins, and Gotham City appeared on the Fortnite map. It is quite possible that the collaboration will be bigger this time.

The launch date suggests that Batman will not play a role immediately at the start of the season, which begins on March 16. It is possible that a different story will initially develop, leading to Batman’s appearance in Fortnite.

Also, Season 5 in Fortnite did not focus on a single crossover, but introduced various new characters and skins on the map. To what extent this will be repeated in the next season will be shown from March 16.

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When you mess up with your characters in ESO, they start to cry

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), there is a feature that allows you to make your hero cry. Players find it quite humorous.

How do you make your hero cry in ESO? When you log into the MMORPG, you first need to select your hero from the list of all your characters.

You can rotate the character to admire them from all angles. You can spin them as fast or as slowly as you like.

If you spin the hero very quickly and for a certain period, they will get dizzy. Once you stop, they will play one of several animations:

  • They continue to spin a little longer
  • They hold their head or neck
  • They try to regain their balance
  • They start to cry

Here you can see what it looks like:

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Heroes don’t cry – or do they?

Why is that funny? The great hero of the MMORPG ESO faces the mightiest foes like the Vampires from Greymoor, has even been dead before, gets singed by dragons, and confronts Daedric Princes.

But if they get spun around a bit too quickly, they start crying immediately.

How do players react to that? The ESO community finds this feature amusing. Some didn’t even know about it, as they probably never thought to spin their character quickly:

  • MagicNipple writes on reddit: ‘Honestly, I just discovered this by accident yesterday. I tried it for 5 minutes straight.’
  • LadyFizzex already knew the feature (via reddit): ‘I do this a few times when I log in.’
  • ChuckleheadCharlie has a little anecdote (via reddit): ‘If you do that in Metal Gear Solid 3, Snake throws up.’
  • Swiftstormers is excited about reddit: ‘Thanks! This is such a fantastic detail. I would have never thought of discovering something like this.’

Sometimes, it’s the little details that bring joy to the players. Although it has no gameplay impact, it’s still fun to spin the hero around and make them cry.

Have you tried this in The Elder Scrolls Online?

You now have to level smart in ESO – This is how it is received by the players.

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FIFA 21 introduces new Title Update 12 – Players miss gameplay changes

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For FIFA 21, EA has announced the new Title Update 12. Here at MeinMMO, you will learn what changes it brings.

When will Title Update 12 be released? The update has not yet been released for any platform. However, EA has announced that it is expected to be released soon for the PC version of FIFA 21.

A release for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S should then follow in the coming days.

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What’s in the new update? The new Title Update 12 mainly focuses on bug fixes, like the last update. There are no new features or significant changes to be found.

This makes Title Update 12 the third consecutive update without gameplay changes. Players have noticed this as well, expressing their frustration on Twitter:

  • amity: “Have you just given up trying to change the gameplay?!”
  • Júnior Jatay: “NO GAMEPLAY CHANGES? WTF”
  • basd ost: “Apparently, according to EA, gameplay is fine.”

FIFA 21 Title Update 12 – Here are the Patch Notes

Changes in Ultimate Team:

  • The price comparison option on the transfer market did not always display prices correctly.
  • In co-op matches, the club name of the captain was not visible to the invited player in the stadium.
  • A stability issue was fixed that occurred when comparing prices on the transfer market.
  • The achievement “Seasoned To Perfection” was not completed even though the requirements were met.

Changes in Career Mode:

  • In the quick simulation of a training session, player fitness and aggressiveness were not affected.
  • The task “Replace 3 players from the team” was not completed even though the requirements were met.

Changes in VOLTA:

  • A typo has been corrected.
  • A stability issue was fixed that occurred when accessing the skill tree.

Additionally, there are the following minor changes:

  • 5 game faces have been added (which ones are not yet known).
  • Some jerseys and shoes have been revised.

If you are still looking for reinforcements for your Ultimate Team, we have the 8 best players for under 100,000 coins for you.

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MMORPG developer acts irresponsibly with passwords

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMORPG Naïca Online, passwords are stored insecurely and the developers apparently do not want to do anything about it.

What is Naïca Online? The MMORPG started its beta on November 10 on PC and Android. You take on the role of beast men, coexisting with humans. After creating a character, you explore the game world in pixel graphics, team up with other players, delve into dungeons, and fight monsters – including boss enemies.

The MMORPG is supposed to appeal mainly to fans of the 16-bit game era, like the SNES. Here’s what it looks like:

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A Major Security Flaw in the MMORPG

What is the problem? Players have discovered that their password and the associated email address for the account in MMORPG Naïca Online are stored in plain text format. This means that users’ email addresses and passwords are not encrypted. Hackers could easily read and use them.

This becomes problematic especially when players use the same password in combination with that email address as a login for other online services or games. Hackers would then also have access to those services.

How long has the problem existed? The issue was identified during the alpha phase, which took place in the fall of 2020. It still exists in the beta phase, however.

What do the developers say about it? When the security flaw was reported in October 2020, the team responded:

The alpha is no longer relevant, so there is currently almost no interest in fixing the issues players found there. Wait for the open beta. We wouldn’t have the time to look into this anyway.

What is the situation now? During the beta, the problem still persists and there is no fix. This is probably because the developers have since abandoned their MMORPG. A few days ago, the team announced in the Discord channel that they are no longer working on Naïca Online and most of the staff had to leave the studio. Only 2 people are currently working there, and they have started a new project.

In the official Discord channel, moderators even punish hints about the security flaw with a warning. This was brought to attention by Reddit user gamingsec, who found these problems and informed the developers.

This is how the community reacts: The behavior of the developers is seen as irresponsible, and players are very upset.

  • ANTI_D3_NECKBEARD says on reddit: ‘The MMORPG really has poor management. Thanks to the person who discovered the security flaw.’
  • False-Adhesiveness writes (via reddit): ‘I wonder if this was all a scam or if the developers are just incompetent.’
  • op_is_a_faglord expresses disappointment (via reddit): ‘This sounds really sad, but somehow it’s what I now expect from an indie MMORPG in early access.’

What do you think about this situation? Should the developers be obliged to fix such issues even for a discontinued game?

If you like MMORPGs with colorful graphics, check out the MeinMMO list of the 6 best anime MMORPGs.

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Now Jumping Guardians in Destiny 2 Even Take Down Spaceships

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2, a real hype has arisen around a party glitch. A funny video now shows what happens when 12 crazies abuse a spaceship as a trampoline.

Here’s how Guardians have fun: In Destiny 2, Bungie allowed the Guardians to have fun with a glitch. 12 Guardians extensively used this in the Nightfall “Fallen S.A.B.E.R.”.

As a skiff spaceship brings new enemies into the area during the mission, some Guardians decide to jump on the roof of the space airship. Since it starts to shake under the weight, more and more Guardians jump on it.

Amid laughter, someone shouts “Bring it down!” and shortly after, you can hear in disbelief: “It works!” The enemy spaceship actually crashes. However, it doesn’t smash into the ground but simply goes through it.

The absurdity was captured in a nearly one-minute video:

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Who would win, a battleship or 12 crazies?

How is this possible? The fact that so many Guardians can be together in a strike, raid, or here in the video during a Nightfall: Fire Trial is possible thanks to a glitch. On February 28, we at MeinMMO reported about it for the first time.

  • Bungie encouraged players shortly thereafter to have fun with the oversized fireteams and not to fear any penalties.
  • The Destiny developer also noted that the game is not designed for “when a clown car full of Guardians rolls in.” It was also said that “strange things could happen because of this.”

Clearly, skiff spaceships cannot handle that many players jumping on them at the same time. Therefore, it gets pushed out of its position and even clips through the ground. The game cannot quite handle the bug, even killing some of the clowns, uh, Guardians.

Will the Guardians dance on the boss of the strike, the S.A.B.E.R, next?

This is how the video is received: The video was uploaded by the quite small channel of Djxz0 with 1,000 subscribers (via YouTube). Within 2 days, the clip already reached over 40,000 clicks and 2,260 likes (as of 10.03.21). So it can be said that viewers enjoy what they see.

One of the jokesters in the video is, by the way, a real Destiny celebrity: My Name is Byf. The “Lore Daddy” is the most well-known story and lore specialist of the MMO shooter, which we have also reported on several times on MeinMMO.

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Guardians have fun and find a deeper meaning behind the party glitch

There is a lively mood in the comments as well:

  • There’s a torrent of puns with “spaceship” and “fallen”. You know: because it’s a skiff of the Fallen – a setup, indeed.
  • One user points out that the hyena-like laughter is the best thing about the glitch for him. Because the Guardians are simply having fun and trying out crazy things. It doesn’t always have to be strong loot that brings players together.
  • Others already award the video the title “Movie of the Week”. Bungie awards this title along with a coveted emblem to a clip from the community every week in their blog post.

Guardians have plenty to laugh about outside the game as well: Actor scolds space turtles, makes Destiny 2 fans happy

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I am tired of lousy stories in MMORPGs – I hope for more from ESO Blackwood

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 4 minutes

It is often said in an MMORPG: Defeat the dark boss. But a role-playing game can tell much more interesting stories. Perhaps we will get one with the Blackwood expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online, at least that is what MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits hopes.

Role-playing games are a genre where many exciting stories can be told. The developers are free to let their imagination run wild and write creative quests. But often, in the end, only the fight against the evil boss remains, which is often the case in MMORPGs.

The dark Lich King must be defeated in World of Warcraft, you want to give the Balrog in The Lord of the Rings Online a hard time, and in every expansion of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, a new villain awaits for you to defeat him at the end.

It’s always the same stories that are told. A new, evil power emerges, and you know right from the start how it will end: The villain dies by our hands. This type of storytelling is simple and works, but it’s not particularly varied.

But it can also be different. You usually see this in single-player games. A pioneer here is the Ultima series, which has shaped my view of stories for RPGs.

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In Ultima 8 there was no final battle. The player had to find a way home.
  • Even Ultima 4 from 1985 had no final boss. Instead, it was necessary to retrieve a book from a dungeon and master eight virtues, which made the hero a role model for the people of the fantasy land Britannia.
  • In Ultima 6 from 1990, it initially seemed that one would have to defeat the dark Gargoyles and their leader, who started an invasion in Britannia. However, it turned out that they were only searching for a new home, and it was the hero’s task to bring both peoples together.
  • In Ultima 7 from 1992, it was necessary to destroy a dimensional gateway before the evil Guardian could pass through. So, in essence, the game ended by avoiding the boss fight.
  • And in Ultima 8 (1994), after being banished to another world, the goal was to find a way home. There was also no boss fight here.

I simply want to experience stories in MMORPGs that deviate from the norm, take brave new paths, and serve me something I haven’t experienced often.

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The trailer for ESO: Blackwood shows Mehrunes Dagon as the enemy, but you will not destroy him.

Will ESO: Blackwood deliver a more unusual MMO story?

How could ESO: Blackwood help here? Not much is yet known about the story, but it is said to revolve around players finding and defusing some weapons of mass destruction in the world. Although there is an antagonist in Mehrunes Dagon, we do not destroy him.

Because Dagon also reappears later in the games of the Elder Scrolls series. The single-player titles are set hundreds of years after ESO. Dagon remains as a dark Daedric Prince.

At least there will not be a moment in the Blackwood expansion where we will annihilate him. However, that doesn’t mean there can’t be other boss opponents. Nevertheless, the story seems somewhat different than what we have known from ESO so far.

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Andreas Bertits has been playing MMORPGs since 1997 and started in the genre with the classic Ultima Online. His love for the Ultima series also led him into the online world of Britannia.


Now he mainly spends his online time with The Elder Scrolls Online in Tamriel or adventures through the Forgotten Realms in Neverwinter. However, he tries almost every MMORPG that comes to market.

So, perhaps we can’t completely avoid bosses: Boss fights have become customary in MMORPGs. They are part of the regular gameplay. Because they represent a kind of goal. Players who have leveled their heroes for a long time can show how effectively they can fight against the boss.

Usually, these confrontations also offer special challenges in which players must employ specific tactics. This is fun and provides variety to the regular battles.

Moreover, there are often particularly valuable rewards that you can obtain as loot through boss fights. They are thus a game mechanic that MMORPG players expect. Therefore, there will certainly be one or another of these confrontations in ESO: Blackwood.

However, whether you really have to fight the one last boss fight is still unclear. Zenimax Online has not yet revealed enough about the story of Blackwood.

Nevertheless, the actual premise of the story, that the search for dangerous weapons is on and we need to defuse them, is interesting and refreshing. It has not been directly stated that the villain appears with a massive army that you need to stop, as was the case in ESO: Greymoor.

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Therefore, I hope that with Blackwood I can experience a story that is simply different. One that does not present me with the super evil boss and where I know from the beginning that I have to fight against him and defeat him. Because we have simply had that too often in MMORPGs.

Of course, this boss mechanic still makes sense, but once in a while getting stories that deviate from that brings fresh air to an online game.

What do you think? Do you also want to experience stories in MMORPGs that do not revolve around the obligatory final battle against the boss? Or is that a game mechanic that simply belongs to you?

Do you want to know what the first real boss fight in an MMORPG was? We will tell you.

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WoW: Patch 9.0.5 is live – And there are a whole lot of problems

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Patch 9.0.5 of World of Warcraft is finally live. However, some bugs and issues have crept in, which Blizzard is already fixing.

After a long wait, the small Patch 9.0.5 is now live in World of Warcraft. In addition to some new features, such as collecting Valor Points, there are also a number of bugs. Fortunately, the Americans have had the patch for a few hours longer, so Blizzard has already been able to work on hotfixes.

What’s new in Patch 9.0.5? The mini-patch 9.0.5 contains relatively little new content. There are two new mounts, one of which is the great community mount Wandering Ancient. Otherwise, the update mainly brings back the Valor system, which allows players to upgrade their items from “Mythic+” dungeons.

Note that the upgrade is only possible for items you obtained from dungeons after the launch of Patch 9.0.5. Items you already owned beforehand cannot be upgraded.

We have shared more about the upgrade system here.

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The Wandering Ancient is still a bit of a wait.

What problems are there? Within the first hours after the release, there were a number of reports about possible problems and difficulties. The following issues were identified:

  • In Torghast, the corridors do not grant Soul Ash after successful completion. (Fixed now!)
  • The mount Wandering Ancient is not yet available. It should arrive for players within “the next few days”.
  • Some items that were supposed to be added to the transmog collection are not functioning correctly.

Additionally, there is something that is not quite clear if it is intended by Blizzard. Currently, every “Mythic+” dungeon grants 135 Valor Points upon completion, regardless of whether it is a dungeon of difficulty level M+2 or M+15. All dungeons grant 135 Valor Points.

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What’s next? After Blizzard has fixed the major bugs and issues from Patch 9.0.5 with hotfixes, it should soon continue with Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination – at least on the PTR. There, the next update will certainly be tested for a few months before it goes into the first “real” content update of Shadowlands.

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CoD Warzone: FARA 83 and LC10 – With these setups, they are the strongest

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

With Season 2 came two new weapons from Black Ops Cold War into the arsenal of Call of Duty: Warzone – Assault Rifle FARA 83 and Submachine Gun LC10. MeinMMO shows you where the weapons stand and what setups are working.

With each new season, the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone gets at least two new firearms, and with the “Cold War” Season 2 these are the FARA 83 and the LC10:

  • FARA 83 – Assault rifle with rather limited range and noticeable recoil
  • LC10 – Very stable SMG with relatively high range but low damage

MeinMMO presents the weapons to you, compares them with their competitors in Warzone, and shows you setups that will help you get the most out of the weapons.

FARA 83 – Reminds of the FFAR but can’t keep up

What kind of weapon is this? The FARA 83 is an Argentine assault rifle that was developed and produced in that Latin American country. It was supposed to gradually become the standard weapon of the armed forces but never gained the desired distribution. Production ended in the 90s (via Wikipedia).

How should I use it in Warzone? In Warzone, the FARA is an all-around weapon focused on close combat. It can help cover areas where you are at a disadvantage with a sniper rifle.

It has noticeable recoil, which makes it less effective at longer ranges. Thus, the FARA is set in line with the popular FFAR 1 from Cold War or the CR-56 AMAX from Modern Warfare.

FARA compared to direct competitors

How does the time-to-kill compare? The FARA faces strong competition in its best usage area and cannot keep up in duels. It is slightly more stable than the FFAR 1, but in terms of damage, it falls behind the “Cold War” weapon.

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The FARA does not compare well against the competition. Source: truegamedata

As an all-round weapon, it is still clearly ahead of the competition, which is stronger in range (like the M4A1). However, when comparing with the assault rifles that excel at close combat, it falls short.

Should I use the weapon? The weapon is fundamentally not bad, the problem is the strong competition. The FFAR 1 and the AMAX can be effectively controlled in close combat and have a better time-to-kill. However, the difference between the FARA and FFAR 1 is only about 60 milliseconds. Give the weapon a chance if you want a bit more control in this area.

However, the reload time is still a real drawback. It is over 3 seconds and is 0.7 seconds slower than the FFAR. In difficult situations, this difference is noticeable.

Pro
  • Stable shooting feel in close combat
  • Good TTK
Contra
  • Lower TTK than the competition
  • Becomes ineffective at longer distances
  • High reload time

Warzone: FARA 83 Setup

  • Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
  • Barrel: 13.7″ Extended
  • Stock: Spetsnaz PKM Stock
  • Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
  • Ammunition: STANAG 60-Round
cod warzone fara setup weapons

LC10 – High control but lacks punch

What kind of weapon is this? The LC10 has been in the game since Season 2 of Cold War and comes from the same fictional manufacturer as the sniper rifle LW3-Tundra. It is described in-game as a well-balanced weapon with excellent range and impressive muzzle velocity.

How should I use it in Warzone? The LC10 is an SMG with above-average range and high stability. The weapon works well as a secondary weapon to an all-around rifle with range or a sniper rifle.

Due to its good control and range, you can cover a large area in close combat with the LC10. It feels quite similar to the MP7 from Modern Warfare when firing, but it doesn’t have the hip-fire strengths.

LC-10 compared to direct competitors

How does the time-to-kill compare? However, the advantages in range and control come at the cost of time-to-kill. When comparing it to the best submachine guns in Warzone, you see the biggest problem of the weapon:

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The LC10 offers range instead of damage. Source: truegamedata

The LC10 is far behind its strong competitors, offering a TTK over 0.6 seconds. That is quite acceptable for all-around weapons with range, but it is not enough to be competitive for an SMG.

Should I use the weapon? Very stable SMGs with a bit more range can offer advantages in some situations, but often you’ll be at a disadvantage. Leave the LC10 in the cabinet if you aim for the best weapons in Warzone, because the “Season 2” SMG cannot keep up.

Pro
  • Very stable SMG
  • Strong range
Contra
  • Very weak TTK

Warzone: LC-10 Setup

  • Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
  • Barrel: 13.9″ Special Forces
  • Stock: SAS Combat Stock
  • Underbarrel: SFOD Speed Grip
  • Ammunition: STANAG 55-Round
cod warzone lc10 setup weapons

Both weapons from Season 2 of Black Ops Cold War cannot fully convince in Warzone. They are playable and do their job but do not scratch the meta. Although the FARA is actually quite strong, it is overtaken by even stronger competition.

But often it is also a matter of “feeling”. A prime example is the assault rifle Kilo 141. Despite a range nerf, the weapon is still popular because it feels very stable and gives a sense of security. It’s similar with the weapons from Season 2. You trade some security for damage, and if you like the recoil behavior of the weapons, you should also play them. Because a good and secure feeling when firing is also an important value in Warzone.

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How much would you spend on a graphics card?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time < 1 minutes

AMD and Nvidia have released many new graphics cards in recent months. The cards are intended to appeal to both enthusiasts and interested gamers. But how much are you actually willing to spend on a graphics card?

Here’s the deal: In recent months, both AMD and Nvidia have announced several new graphics cards:

What is the current situation? As of the time of writing (March 9, 2021), you can’t get a current graphics card at the manufacturer’s original price. This is partly due to the fact that production has decreased because of the Corona pandemic.

This decreases availability, and prices for graphics cards rise. Scalpers make a lot of money selling graphics cards, but you are not paying much less at many online retailers.

Graphics cards like the GeForce RTX 3060 currently cost 700 Euros, although the MSRP is 330 Euros.

Even old graphics cards are currently gaining significant value, so you can make good money selling your old graphics card:

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Your opinion is needed: How much are you willing to pay for a new graphics card? Are you influenced in your purchasing decision by the current situation, or do you have a firm pain threshold that you will not exceed? Tell us in the comments.

How can I vote? You can make your choice as always in the poll tool in this article. You can also discuss with other readers under our article.

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Statement on Sexism in Gaming: „Suddenly I was no longer funny, but bitchy“

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 4 minutes

In 2021, women also struggled with resistance and prejudice in the gaming industry. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, several German influencers, journalists, the marketing manager of Xbox, the community manager of Bethesda, and Twitch streamer Hand of Blood issued a statement – and called for more equality.

“For over 15 years, I have put myself in public game lobbies. I play a lot of shooters, and especially as a young girl, I had extreme fears. Fears of being laughed at, fears of not being good enough, fears of being hit on. But also just being insulted.” With this story, Maxi Gräff introduces the video she released together with several other well-known names from the German gaming community on March 8 – International Women’s Day.

A clip with the statement appeared on the Xbox channel for Germany. Gräff has been with Microsoft since 2015 and manages marketing for Xbox.

Her fear was later confirmed by comments when she became a games journalist and moderator: “After ten, twelve years in the video game industry, I still read on social comments that question my competence because of my gender or simply refer 100% to my appearance.”

A situation that women in gaming still often experience – as several affected individuals explained in a video on International Women’s Day.

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“One must prove that it’s not just some kind of show”

The fact that Maxi Gräff’s fear is not an isolated case is also shown by the other stories. For example, Rae Grimm, the editor-in-chief of GamePro.de, reports on the beginnings of her career – in which she was often read as a man due to her gender-neutral name:

At the beginning of my career, I was often mistaken for a man. As a “man,” my style was appreciated as witty, biting, or even grim. At least until the point when our readers gradually realized that I was a woman. Suddenly, I was no longer funny; I was just grumpy. Suddenly, I was no longer biting; I had my period. And suddenly, I was no longer a “real gamer” – I was a woman who had wandered out of the kitchen.

It was only a few days ago that the YouTuber Jasmin alias Gnu became the first woman in German gaming to break the one million subscribers mark.

In the video, Gnu reports on the difficulties she encountered during her career. She was told: “You won’t make it; especially as a woman, it’s even harder. You need a push; without a push, you can’t make it.”

She had to prove herself again and again: “One has to prove to people that one knows about gaming and loves games. And that it’s not just some kind of show.

Also in an interview with MeinMMO, the YouTuber reported in 2020 about sexism in the gaming industry and that she did not dare to say anything for a long time.

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YouTuber “Gnu” broke the million subscriptions mark

Lara “LaraLoft” Trautmann shares in the video: “I often struggle with comments, especially regarding appearance.”

They often went in the direction of weight or commented that she looked “sick and pale” when she wore less or – on the other hand – too much makeup: “One always has to pay attention to how one looks, what one wears, that one doesn’t have too deep a neckline. Or I often receive comments that my nose is too big – and then one thinks about having it operated on, even though I am very satisfied with my nose and my appearance.”

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At the end of the video, YouTuber Maximilian “HandOfBlood” gives insight – and says that he hadn’t given much thought to sexism in gaming for a long time because he wasn’t directly affected. This changed when he witnessed how his girlfriend was treated while gaming: “I passively experienced this in our everyday life. What she has to endure just because she plays video games. Since then, I have become very sensitive to this topic”

At the end of the video, the influencers emphasize that significant progress has been made, but there is still work to be done. They advocate for more respect, diversity, and solidarity. Gaming is for everyone – and not for exclusive groups.

In general, the topic of equality in gaming is playing an increasingly important role – just as the conversation about sexism is. Streamer QTCinderella recently sparked a discussion on the topic of how women present themselves on Twitch in hot tub streams – criticizing it as simple advertising for services like OnlyFans.

Disclaimer: Ann-Kathrin Kuhls and Rae Grimm both work for Webedia Gaming, for GameStar and for GamePro. MeinMMO also belongs to Webedia Gaming.

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Outriders: How you can plan your skill builds before release

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

Eager players have created a website for Outriders to help you plan how you want to build your class builds after release. MeinMMO shows you how it works.

Why is this useful? In the demo of Outriders it is possible to play up to level 7 and distribute a maximum of 2 skill points. Builds are mainly created based on found equipment, your distributed skill points have little influence.

The “Buildbuilder” website helps you plan how you want to skill as soon as Outriders is released.

What kind of website is this? On this page, you will find interactive skill trees of the four classes of Outriders, including values and calculators for specific values. This way, you can already try out which paths fit your playstyle best before the official release on April 1st. Here’s what it looks like:

You can see how certain skill setups affect your values.

Interactive Skill Trees for all 4 Classes

Here’s how it works: Up to 20 skill points can be distributed. Once you have done that, the individual values will be listed below the skill tree.

  • The respective skills are also displayed.
  • This way, you can see how certain perks affect cooldown, damage, or other effects of your skills.
  • A damage calculator for your weapons is even included.
  • Some skills even influence the drop rate for certain weapon types.
  • For example, the Assassin has the ability to increase his chances for shotguns by +12% through the perk “Shotgun Master.”

You can also check which of the respective subclasses you like best. Because each class has three paths that align with different playstyles.

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Mixed Builds are Possible but Cost Many Skill Points

Here’s why mix-sets are hard to build: As of now, you get one skill point with each level-up. By the end of the main story, you should be able to reach level 30. In the endgame, it should then go up to equipment level 50: Outriders in Endgame – Here’s what happens after the story.

You need to weigh how many skill points you want to invest in which subclass and how that affects your builds.

  • In total, you can distribute 20 skill points.
  • To fully skill a subclass, you need 29 skill points.
  • So it is possible to mix subclasses, but none can be maximally developed.

Fortunately, skill trees in Outriders can be reset at any time without cost, so you can experiment freely in the game. Since this is not possible in the demo yet, this website should be appreciated by eager builders.

Additionally, there are legendary weapons and armor that should further influence your builds significantly. You can already farm legendary weapons in the demo: The 5 best farm spots for legendary weapons

What do you think of the website? Will you use it? Or do you see no benefit in making plans now?

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Monster Hunter Rise is bringing back the demo – Here’s why you should check it out

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

In a developer stream, Capcom announced an update for the already released demo of Monster Hunter Rise. MeinMMO shows you why a second look is worthwhile.

What kind of Monster Hunter is this? Rise will be the next installment in the series following the successful Monster Hunter World. Initially, it will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch, but will follow for PC in 2022.

Now, developer Capcom has revealed numerous details about Monster Hunter Rise in major developer streams. This includes an update for the demo that adds a new hunting quest. In this quest, you can fight against the flagship monster Magnamalo and test your skills.

When will the new demo version be released? According to Capcom, the update will be released on March 11.

Magnamalo wants to take you on in Rise.

The demo returns with a powerful monster

Here’s why it’s worth it: In the new quest, you will have to hunt Magnamalo, a powerful fanged wyvern. This is the flagship monster of Monster Hunter Rise.

What is a flagship monster? These are the monsters featured on the covers of the respective installments. In Monster Hunter World, it was Nergigante, and in Generations Ultimate, it was the Elder Dragon Valstrax. These monsters play an important role in the story.

What kind of monster is this? Magnamalo appears very aggressive in the existing gameplay and can even attack with its tail. In battle, Magnamalo uses purple fire to cause difficulties for the hunters.

The monster is likely associated with the strange frenzy that makes the monsters furious in the story of Monster Hunter Rise, leading them to attack the village of Kamura, which will be your home.

In the trailer, you can see what the story is about:

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The demo for Monster Hunter Rise

What else is in the demo? In the current demo version, you can choose from three different quests. You can find all the information on the official demo website.

  • A kind of tutorial quest where you can familiarize yourself with the mechanics of Monster Hunter Rise.
  • A quest involving riding wyverns
  • A quest where you fight the new monster Great Izuchi
  • A harder quest where you have to hunt monsters like Mizutsune and Rathian

In doing so, you can try out all 14 weapon classes of Monster Hunter and find your style.

How big is the demo? With the update, the demo will be around 2 GB according to the official website.

Where can I download the demo? You can find it in the Nintendo eShop and download it for free.

An overview of the demo contents.

What you should pay attention to: In the demo, your quest attempts are limited to 30. After that, you cannot go on another hunt. However, there is a simple trick to bypass this: you just need to delete your data. This way, you can play indefinitely.

Initial information on content after release

What else has been announced? Besides the demo update, there was also information about plans after the release of Monster Hunter Rise. For example, the monster Chameleos is set to return in April. More monsters are expected to follow.

Additionally, the Switch Skills have been introduced. These are attacks you can exchange according to your preference. This includes both normal and the new Wirebug attacks. Each of the 14 weapons has at least two interchangeable moves that can apparently be switched freely.

What else has been announced can be found in the recorded developer stream on YouTube .

Will you be checking out Monster Hunter Rise? Or do you not have a Switch? What do you think of the announcements so far?

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Fortnite confirms start date of Season 6, ends Season 5 with big event

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite, the start date of Season 6 has been confirmed and there will be another big event at the end of the current season. However, the finale of Season 5 will go a bit differently than usual.

When does Season 6 start? The end of Season 5 has been on the table for a while now with March 16, as the end of the Battle Pass. Now the date is confirmed: As the developers explained in a blog post, the new Season 6 will start on 16.03.2021.

However, Season 5 will not simply transition into Season 6, but will – as has become customary – end with a big event. This time, however, it won’t be a proper live event like the fight against Galactus or the concert by Travis Scott. You will experience the Season 5 finale all on your own.

Update, March 10: The storyline of Season 6 is still unknown. However, it seems that Batman will play an important role.

Season 5 ends with a big solo event

This is how the finale of Season 5 works: Instead of starting live in the game at a fixed time, the big event this time will depend on you. It will be a solo event that each player experiences individually as soon as they play for the first time in the new season.

It doesn’t matter when you log in during Season 6. The first time you start the game, the finale will begin for you. However, there will be a world premiere that you can follow as a spectator. More information on this is yet to come.

One thing is clear: With the solo event, Fortnite is changing its success formula.

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The Zero Point will become unstable

What happens in the event? The post mentions the “most elaborate story cinematic” experienced in Fortnite so far. It will then follow the “Zero Point crisis finale,” where you will play the end of Agent Jones’ mission yourself.

Throughout the season, Agent Jones has brought more hunters to the island to guard the Zero Point. The Zero Point, however, is becoming increasingly unstable towards the end of the season and seems to be tearing reality apart. The crisis is meant to end in the event, but it will “shake reality to its core”, according to the post.

No further details about what will happen to the game world are available yet. However, a change to the map for the new season is conceivable if the concept of changing reality plays a major role.

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This is what happens until the end: In the last days of Season 5, Exotic weapons are cheaper than usual. You should spend your earned Gold Bars since the bar supply is expected to be lost at the end of the season.

That leaves you with just about a week to complete the Battle Pass and, for example, complete the Mandalorian armor. You can find out how to level up quickly in Fortnite here.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 09.03. – New cutscene shows assassination of the leader

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2 today, on March 9th, another Weekly Reset is taking place. Challenges, activities, and checkpoints are reset to zero and will rotate. What else can Guardians expect in week 5 of Season 13?

This is what to expect: The MMO shooter Destiny 2 presents a cutscene made of illustrated images at the start of the week. Here you can learn more about the assassination of Zavala and receive mysterious hints about Crow – or is it Uldren?

A look at the roadmap for Season 13 shows that this week will be relatively calm. Only towards the end of March will the next major news go live, which we already know about in advance: a new Strike.

In recent days, there was also excitement,

Today the voting also ended, where Guardians had to choose between dinosaurs or movie monsters. How did you vote?

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The most important info on activities from 09.03. to 16.03.

At Nightfall: The Fire Test the strike

  • The Terminus of Insight

is available and sends you to Nessus. You can choose the difficulty level yourself.

As exclusive loot this week, the new hand cannon Palindrome is waiting in the Fire Test.

Playlist Strikes are available with these modifiers:

  • Void Singe
  • Slugger
  • Blackout

It is noted that the Singe modifier will remain the same throughout the week. The other two modifiers will rotate daily at 6 PM.

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In the Terminus of Insight, you face a large Cabal Psion

Crumble: These playlists and modes are offered by Lord Shaxx in PvP:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Glory Survival
  • Glory Survival: Freelance
  • Showdown

Petra Venj can currently be found (Curse Week 2) right at the spawn point in the Dreaming City. She sends you to undertake the 6th Ascendant Challenge .

Don’t forget that the gear in the Dreaming City has been “reheated”:

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These are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 13 of Destiny 2

This is how Powerful Loot is structured in Destiny 2:  Powerful Loot comes in several tiers, granting you various power boosts. Accordingly, higher tiers also grant you higher power boosts.

  • Tier 1 (up to +3 above the current Power level)
  • Tier 2 (up to +4 above the current Power level)
  • Tier 3 (up to +5 above the current Power level)
  • Top Gear (+5 or more above the Power level. The only gear that goes above 1300 and up to a maximum of 1310 – from then on, level jumps will be +1 less)

Sources for Powerful Loot in Season 13: 

Tier 1:

  • Complete 8 Crucible bounties
  • 7 wins in the Glory Crucible playlist
  • Complete 8 Gambit bounties
  • Complete 8 Variks bounties
  • Complete the Nightfall: Fire Test
  • Win 7 rounds in Survival
  • Loot from the Wrathborn Hunt
  • Imperium Hunt
  • Strike Missions (up to Tier 3)

Tier 2:

  • Gather clan experience for Hawthorne

Tier 3:

  • Decode exotic engrams
  • Exotic quests
  • Primus engrams

Top Loot:

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What does Tess Everis have on offer this week?

Glitter Dust Highlights of the Eververse

These are the Glitter Dust highlights of this week:

  • The exotic emote “Ninja Vanish”
  • The exotic emote “Flag on the Field”
  • Warlock ornament for the exotic Lunafaction Boots “Matterfell”
  • Titan ornament for the exotic Mask of the Quiet “Risk of the Thanatonaut”
  • Hunter ornament for the exotic Graviton Lance “Rigel Crossing”
  • The exotic ghost shell “Giant Shell”
  • The exotic weapon ornament for Trinity Ghoul “Tertiary Target”
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Finally use Steam games on the Xbox Series X? This is how it should work

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Thanks to an alpha update, some users can play their Steam games in the Xbox browser. This is because the GeForce Now streaming service now works on Xbox.

What it’s about: The online magazine TheVerge reported that alpha testers of the Xbox consoles (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S) can try out an update on the Xbox Series X.

The update enhances the internal browser of the console, making several new features available. It primarily improves the compatibility of web pages. This is due to the new Chromium engine that Microsoft has provided for its browser.

What does the update bring? Some users report that websites, apps, and programs should work significantly better in the browser.

Additionally, the internal browser now supports web apps such as Google Stadia and Discord.

However, what may be more interesting for many gamers is the support for GeForce Now, as it allows you to stream your Steam games to the Xbox.

Update March 12, 2021: We have adjusted the article, including correcting the prices for GeForce Now.

With GeForce Now, you can play Steam games on Xbox

How does it work? In the alpha version, testers can currently start the GeForce Now streaming service in the Xbox browser and play their games through it. You can play your Steam games this way via Nvidia’s cloud and do not need to install the games on your console.

What is GeForce Now? GeForce Now is a streaming service from Nvidia. Unlike Google Stadia, where you have to buy games, you can stream games that you purchased through Steam with GeForce Now.

You can stream your games for free for an hour at a time; afterward, you need to start a new session. If you currently pay €27.45 for 6 months (via Nvidia.com) per month, you can play for 6 hours at a time and also access Nvidia’s ray tracing. All further information about GeForce Now can be found on MeinMMO.de

What is the downside? GeForce Now must also support the games, so you may not be able to play all 500 games from your library.

Additionally, you need a fast internet connection, as you do not install the games but stream them via Nvidia’s servers. Nvidia itself recommends at least 25 Mbps for Full HD; around 40 Mbps is even advisable.

If you want to know how well GeForce Now works, MeinMMO has conducted a test on how well MMORPGs work with GeForce Now.

Can you already take a look at it? To see how well GeForce Now works on Xbox, you can watch a YouTube video. In it, the YouTuber Joe Chip (10,300 subscribers) shows in a video how he plays Steam games via GeForce Now on the Xbox. We have embedded the (English) video here for you:

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Joe Chip plays the racing game Wreckfest via GeForce Now on Steam. The game starts without problems and in-game menus can be configured. Cloud saves with Steam should also be possible.

Update on the Xbox Series X currently only available for testers

Is the update already available for everyone? Currently, the update is only available as an alpha feature for users of the “Alpha Skip Ahead” ring. This means that only players participating in the Xbox Insider Program can use the new feature.

You should keep this in mind: The longer you participate in the testing program, the more updates you can test in advance.

For alpha testers, only a very small group of people gets access. You can only become an alpha tester by invitation. The next step is then the beta status.

This is how you unlock the Insider program: If you still want to use the Insider program, you need to do the following:

  • Navigate to the Xbox Store on your Xbox.
  • Then search for “Xbox Insider Hub” in the search bar.
  • On the product page of the “Xbox Insider Hub,” select Buy/Install.
  • Then start the app and select “Insider Content.”
  • Under System, select the option Xbox One Update Preview and choose either to Participate or Manage.
  • Then you can select the preview ring.

When will the feature be available for everyone? As Videogamechronicles reports, the new alpha version is still full of bugs and issues. However, Microsoft is diligently working on fixing the problems.

So you should expect that it may take a few months before the update is officially available for all Xbox players. If you are in the beta channel, you will receive the update earlier.

More games for Xbox: If you are looking for more games for the Xbox Series X, then check out this article: Here we present the best MMORPGs to play in 2021 on PS5 and Xbox Series X.

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