Today, on March 2, it is time for the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2 This brings new weekly challenges for the Guardians as well as a fresh fire trial. But what else can the Guardians accomplish?
What is happening in Destiny 2? The new Destiny week starts with the update 3.1.0.2, which you must download first before you can dive into the new content.
Playlist Strikes are available with these modifiers:
Solar Singe
Stasis Burn
Grounded
Keep in mind that the Singe modifier remains the same throughout the week. The other modifiers rotate daily.
Crucible: These playlists and modes are active in PvP:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Mayhem
Petra Venj is currently located (Curse Week 1) at the Pavilion in the area “The Shore”. You can also take on the 5th Ascendant Challenge .
Here are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 13 of Destiny 2
Here’s how Powerful Loot is divided in Destiny 2: Powerful Loot comes in several tiers that grant you various power boosts. Accordingly, higher tiers 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)
Peak Gear (+5 or more above the power level. The only gear that goes above 1300 and up to 1310 – after that, the level jumps decrease by +1)
The survival MMO Rust has finally released its first trailer for the upcoming console version for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. At the same time, the first players received their closed beta access. We show how Rust looks on console and how you can sign up for the beta.
How do I participate in the beta? If you want to test the survival MMO Rust on PS4 and Xbox One, you can simply register on the official website of the console version of Rust. Scroll down and enter your details. You then have a chance to be invited to the test.
The first invitations to the closed beta were sent out on March 1, 2021 (via Twitter). Allegedly, there is no way to guarantee an invitation. You must sign up and then hope. The beta is also under an NDA, meaning the content cannot be shared publicly.
According to initial reports, the beta should also work on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, although not reliably and possibly with more bugs. The finished version will run on the new consoles via backward compatibility.
Here is the trailer: Along with the launch of the beta, the developers released a new trailer. It gives a first glimpse of what to expect in Rust on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One:
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Rust beta on PS4 and Xbox One is running – leaks show gameplay
What’s in the beta? Since the beta is under NDA, there are currently few reports about its contents. However, some players have leaked gameplay and possible changes to the PC version.
The Twitter channel Rust Polls & News has been sharing screenshots and recordings from the beta that were sent to it (via Twitter) since the beta release. It also analyzes these contents and has thus come up with the following contents and changes:
the beta apparently includes the entire map of Rust with all contents
the graphics are somewhat less detailed compared to PC in order to ensure better FPS values
Fire, for example, looks less detailed but sounds the same, so veterans can still recognize it
the UI has been slightly changed, the equipment slots are now above the menu for better controller control. The crafting menu has also been adapted for this
the screen turns red when you die
The channel has already leaked two short gameplay clips that we have included here for you:
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We also cannot yet say exactly how long the beta will last and whether there will be an open beta before release. What is certain so far is that Rust is expected to be released in 2021 on PS4 and Xbox One. After the game saw a major boost at the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, many users are now looking forward to playing Rust on their platform.
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In Destiny 2, maintenance works are taking place today, March 2nd, on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, as well as on PC and Google Stadia. After a server downtime, update 3.1.0.2 will be available, fixing some issues in the game. MeinMMO provides you with all the important times and changes regarding the hotfix.
What is happening today? Before the Guardians start a fresh Destiny week with the weekly reset in Season 13 tonight, the new update 3.1.0.2 needs to be downloaded. The hotfix comes with maintenance works and also involves a server downtime.
The hotfix 3.1.0.2 is now live on all platforms. On PS5, the update is 284 MB in size.
To keep you updated, MeinMMO will refresh this article as soon as there are news. Here you will find the planned changes and the times when you need to take a mandatory break – fortunately, this is much shorter than in the last update. Later, we will have all patch notes for you.
Maintenance on March 2nd – Everything about the procedure and server downtime
These times are important today:
Maintenance starts at 5 PM German time
At 5:45 PM, the Destiny servers will go down. If you are still in the game, you will be kicked from all activities.
From 6 PM, the servers will be back up and hotfix 3.1.0.2 will be available worldwide on all platforms.
Once the update has been downloaded (and copied), you can log in and play Destiny 2.
Maintenance will end at 7 PM if everything goes as planned.
Keep this in mind: It is quite possible that the indicated times may not be exact or there could be unexpected delays. We will report accordingly. As always, there may be login problems and queues until the end of maintenance (7 PM).
The Cabal in the battlegrounds are supposed to play fair starting tonight
What changes does update 3.1.0.2 bring to Destiny 2 today?
Recently, the Trials of Osiris had to be canceled prematurely. A gap that enables massive win trading is said to be the reason – so many Guardians believe. However, Bungie announced today’s update earlier on February 25th with some planned changes (via TWaB).
These fixes have been announced: With the start of the new season of the Chosen, some issues have arisen. According to Bungie, these will be a thing of the past after the update:
Barrier colossi in “Battleground: Colossus” will no longer break out of their barrier shields to say hello to unsuspecting Guardians.
Beneficial modifiers in the battleground playlist now work as intended.
Players can now focus Umbral engrams with the “Chosen Destruction” Umbral Engram focus lens.
There are still some important changes hiding in the patch notes:
The melee attack of the Stasis Warlocks now deals 80 damage – like before the nerf
This is what Bungie is known for: The Destiny devs also have quite a bit to say about the Sign mission: As well as the horror trip may be received by the Guardians, some issues still plague the quest:
There are no champions in the Grandmaster Sign mission because Foe champions do not exist. This is now on Bungie’s list of known issues.
Before starting the Sign mission, you should ensure that the quest “The Voice on the Other Side” is in your inventory. Otherwise, you can find it in the quest archive in the Tower (next to the Postmaster).
If you survive the horror trip, you will need to wait until a timer starts counting down. If you manually leave the spaceship early, you will not receive quest progress.
The critically acclaimed trip on the ghost ship is not completely bug-free
What about the patch notes? We will only find out from the official patch notes whether there is more in the update than was announced. Here, Bungie lists all changes and fixes for you to read.
Until Bungie releases the German patch notes, we link the English change log here:
Do you think there is more in the update than was announced? What problems are bothering you the most at the moment and should be at the top of Bungie’s priority list?
Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff on Twitch and Guy “DrDisrespect” Beahm on YouTube are among the most important and largest streamers of Call of Duty: Warzone. The battle royale recently launched Season 2, and both streaming stars are not exactly thrilled with the latest content drop.
What’s going on? Nickmercs and DrDisrespect are fans of Call of Duty: Warzone and spend a decent part of their streams on the battlefields of the battle royale.
Both are heavyweight streamers in Warzone – Nickmercs peaked at over 85,000 viewers on Twitch on the release day of Season 2 (via TwitchMetrics), and Doc had more than 500,000 clicks on his YouTube stream at the season start (as of February 2nd, 3 PM).
But the two not only share the success of their Warzone streams. Nickmercs and DrDisrespect also have a similar opinion about the major patch that came with Season 2 – they can’t stand it at all.
Nickmercs believes Season 2 made Warzone worse
What does Nickmercs say about Season 2? In his English YouTube VoD about Season 2, he peacefully and amicably scrolls through the patch notes of the new season. He particularly appreciates the adjustments regarding damage taken from the gas and the new reactive skins.
But just a few hours later, little remains of that good feeling. In his stream, he gets upset about the issues of the update, claiming that Warzone is worse after the patch than before.
The mood in the stream was low, and his chat tried to cheer him up. But he responded: “Guys, I’m fine. It’s just this update that’s so damn bad. The game is worse today than yesterday. How is that possible? And it really is worse. The Gulag is crap! It’s terrible! The ship is loud and pointless” (via Dexerto). Shortly after, the following clip was created:
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He wants to explain and further express his problems with the update. But at that moment, the loud cutscene interrupts him, which was played before every single match in the first almost 12 hours after the update.
He briefly wanted to give up but then shouted his opinion into the microphone: “I compare the game with other games that regularly bring updates. And when I compare this update to other updates [from other games], I conclude that this update is terrible!” He particularly mentions Fortnite, whose update policy he apparently likes much better.
The loud cutscene disappeared on the day of the update, but Nickmercs remains dissatisfied with Season 2.
DrDisrespect is disappointed and believes people are getting bored
What does Doc say about Season 2? DrDisrespect is not quite as specific but also expresses disappointment with the start of the new season. In a compilation of his stream highlights from the second day of the update, he also speaks negatively about the major patch. We embed the English video here for you; the relevant scenes start at 18:30 minutes:
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For him, stream snipers are particularly an issue. These are players who end up in the same lobby as a streamer and use his live broadcast to take down the streamer.
He believes the update is not attractive enough to keep players properly engaged and prevent stream sniping. In his opinion, no new players are coming in if Warzone only delivers such updates: “It’s pretty clear that the game is currently not attracting new people and that people [in the current state of the game] are getting lost and turning into zombies. They don’t know what to do”.
Instead of playing well, players want to take a “piece” from him by shooting the Doc off the map during stream sniping – basically out of boredom.
He then starts another match with his duo partner “ZLaner”, in which it’s relatively quickly back to the Gulag. During the duel for respawn, he says: “This patch is terrible.” Shaking his head, he loses his match and was initially fed up with Warzone.
Season 2 brought NPC zombies – but everyone is waiting for a new map
With Season 2, the stories of Black Ops Cold War and Warzone are connected. This brought permanent zombies to the map Verdansk, along with a new location – the shipwreck. But story is not necessarily the most sought-after content in a battle royale.
And although a few new locations were added, the content for Warzone in Season 2 was rather meager. Also, some locations had to be removed:
After almost a complete drought since the launch of the first season in mid-December 2020, some expected a bit more. For example, concrete announcements about a new large Warzone map. So far, however, there are only rumors and speculation. But the signs of a significant change in April 2021 are increasing.
What do you think of Season 2 in Warzone? Please participate in our survey in the article and let us know your opinion in the comments.
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In Pokémon GO a shiny has suddenly appeared in the wild, which really shouldn’t be there. We will show you what trainers have now sighted.
This shiny is about: On reddit a trainer reported that he has now found several posts about shiny Arcanine. The Pokémon appeared in the wild for players, which previously was actually not possible.
Now there is a lively discussion. Were these just isolated cases, or is the shiny now available for everyone in the wild? We will give you the overview.
Shiny Arcanine in Pokémon GO – Here’s how to get it
So far here’s how to get shiny Arcanine: The shiny form of Arcanine has been in the game for a long time, but has only been obtainable through evolution until now. You had to catch a shiny Growlithe and then evolve it. Only then could you get shiny Arcanine.
Now it seems that has changed. Only a few evolutions appear as shiny in the wild. Exceptions here are Pokémon that have baby Pokémon as pre-evolutions, such as Magmar or Electabuzz. Another exception is Gyarados, which can also be caught as shiny in the wild alongside Magikarp.
These are shiny Growlithe and Arcanine.
This has now been observed: On Twitter and in various Discord channels there have now been several encounters with a shiny Arcanine. An isolated case can therefore be ruled out. But also consider that Arcanine is already rare in the wild, so overall there haven’t been that many finds of the shiny form yet.
Other evolutions are not supposed to be affected by the adjustment. At least no other Pokémon that have not been found as shiny in the wild have been discovered as shiny.
This is Arcanine: The monster is also called the “Legendary Pokémon.” This is probably due to the fact that Arcanine’s design resembles a Shishi. This is a dog-like mythical creature in Chinese art.
Therefore, the introduction of shiny Arcanine fits well. Since currently the legendary season is running, the “Legendary Pokémon” naturally fits perfectly.
Arcanine comes from the 1st generation and is the counterpart to Ninetales, the evolution of Vulpix. Recently, you could catch Growlithe, the pre-evolution of Arcanine, at the big Kanto tour.
How to get Arcanine? This is currently quite difficult. Arcanine appears in the wild, but is quite rare there. However, due to the new season in Pokémon GO, the spawns of Arcanine have been slightly increased, so at least you have better chances than last month.
Currently, Arcanine is not in the raids and no quest includes the Pokémon. So you have to rely entirely on the few spawns in the wild if you want to catch shiny Arcanine. Alternatively, you can of course also hunt shiny Growlithe, which is much more common, and then evolve it into Arcanine.
What’s next: This month has a lot in store for Pokémon GO. Spotlight, raid, and bonus hours are waiting for you. Additionally, there are more events with new shinies. We will give you an overview in our event calendar:
In Pokémon GO today, on March 2, the Spotlight Hour features the water Pokémon Krabby. There is also a bonus that brings you more candies. We show you all the info about the event.
What is a Spotlight Hour? This event takes place every Tuesday evening in Pokémon GO. For about an hour, one Pokémon is the focus of the game and can be caught at every corner. A bonus rounds off the event.
This week, the Kanto Pokémon Krabby is in the spotlight. We will show you what you need to know about the event.
Spotlight with Krabby – All Info
When does the event start? As always, the kickoff is at 6:00 PM local time. The event will be active for an hour and should end around 7:00 PM.
The bonuses of the event: During the event time, you will find Krabby nearly everywhere in the wild. A good chance to secure a few strong specimens for your collection.
Additionally, you will receive double candies for sending Pokémon. So if you have been meaning to clean up your Pokémon collection, you should do it during the event. Because you will receive more candies than usual.
This is what shiny Krabby and shiny Kingler look like in Pokémon GO – The shiny variants differ significantly from the normals.
How good are Krabby and Kingler?
Is the hour worth it? You can’t do much with Krabby itself in Pokémon GO. It mainly benefits trainers who still want to collect shinies.
Kingler suddenly became strong out of nowhere It took until August 2019 for Kingler to suddenly play an important role in Pokémon GO. With the Water Festival in Pokémon GO, the move Crabhammer was introduced, making Kingler suddenly the strongest water attacker.
In terms of strength, Kingler is a special choice. With the moveset consisting of Bubble and Crabhammer, it is even slightly stronger than the legendary Pokémon Kyogre in pure DPS. However, Kyogre is the better choice in most raids due to its tank factor. Thus, Kingler ranks second among the best water attackers in Pokémon GO.
If you are still looking for strong water attackers, you should take advantage of the Spotlight Hour today.
What’s next? After the Spotlight Hour, more events await you this week. The raid hour on Wednesday is coming up and Thursday marks the start of a bonus week in Pokémon GO for the first time. In the coming weeks, many more dates will begin. We have compiled all events in March 2021 for Pokémon GO and show you which ones are worth it.
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In China, e-sports in games like League of Legends is something regulated by the state, just like everything else. In 2019, the government recognized two e-sports jobs as ‘official professions’. Now they introduced a tier system to distinguish the regular e-sport player of level 5 from the state-sponsored professional of level 1.
This is how it was so far: Two years ago, in January 2019, China officially introduced two new e-sports professions. This was announced by the ‘Ministry for Human Resources and Social Security’ (CMHRSS), basically the Chinese Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs:
The e-sport professional is a player who competes in tournaments and events or trains with the professionals in the scrimmages, which are very important in LoL.
The e-sport operator is someone who organizes an e-sport tournament in some way or works on the content resulting from it.
The two new professions in e-sports were part of more than a dozen new ‘officially recognized professions’ that existed in China in 2019: Alongside the drone pilot, the AI engineer, and the big data engineer, there are now also 2 recognized e-sports professions in China.
For Level 1: 4 years at Level 2 or an international award
This is new now: As Inven reports, the Chinese government has further refined this classification of jobs.
The ministry now states:
‘There are more than 5,000 e-sports teams in China with about 100,000 active professional players and 50,000 active semi-professionals. There is a large gap among these players, with less than 15% meeting the standards. We have created a system to keep pace with the rapid growth of the e-sports industry.’
Statement from the Chinese Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
In February 2021, China introduced a standardized classification of professions.
An e-sport professional in China now has one of 5 levels.
Level 5 is the lowest level, while Level 1 is the highest level that someone can achieve.
Anyone who wants the certificate for achieving Level 1 must have played at Level 2 for 4 years or must have received an award at an international event. Only then does the promotion to the e-sport Olympics await.
The Chinese finalists at the LoL Worlds 2020, Suning, would have needed to defeat DAMWON Gaming to enjoy the highest honors.
This is how it is seen: The site Inven states that experts in the Chinese e-sports scene are still divided on how to assess this development. On one hand, it could be a step towards further recognition of e-sports in China. This might become important for e-sport players who retire.
On the other hand, experts also say: Not even in the e-sports scene has this development been widely recognized yet. Therefore, there is skepticism about what actual benefit this will have in practice.
Here, the Chinese Tian receives the award as Finals MVP at the LoL Worlds 2019. Source: Inven
In the Chinese regulation, the promotion after ‘4 years’ seems rather strange, as the career of an e-sport professional is surprisingly short. Especially in China, LoL professionals have been burned out over the years, and the careers of many professionals have already ended after just a few years. Only a few have remained professional past the age of 22 or 23.
Even one of the best Chinese LoL players, the legendary ADC Uzi, ended his career early.
The Loot ShooterOutriders offers particularly special killing tools with legendary weapons. Some of these are already available in the demo. We show you which ones are availableand whether they are worth it.
What are legendary weapons? These are the rarest weapons in Outriders. As many players should know from other loot shooters, there are different rarity levels in Outriders from Gray (normal) to Gold (Legendary).
What makes them special? Legendary is, as far as is known so far, the last weapon tier. These weapons are particularly rare, have special properties, and feature a unique design. They come with mods that have their own effects, setting these weapons apart from others.
Players who play the free demo of Outriders, which has been available since February 25, can already get some specimens. MeinMMO shows you the 10 legendary weapons that have been found in the demo so far and whether they are worth it.
1. Rarog’s Gaze (Rifle)
This stylish rifle has an explosive, legendary mod.
Legendary Mod: Weakness Trap
Shots cause explosions that deal 46 damage in a radius of five meters and inflict a weakening effect on enemies. Cooldown: 3 seconds
Secondary Mod: Burning Bullets
Shots cause a burning effect on enemies. Cooldown: 8 seconds
2. Torment and Agony (Pistol)
Legendary Mod: Judgement Enforcer
Shots mark enemies. When you reload, you deal five times the weapon damage to each marked enemy
Marks disappear when you switch weapons
Secondary Mod: Clip Combustion
Reloading the weapon causes a shockwave that deals 25 damage to enemies within 5 meters.
3. Golem’s Limb (Pump Action Shotgun)
Legendary Mod: Golem Rising
Kills grant you a protective Golem effect for 3 seconds
Secondary Mod: Vampire
Kills grant you +15% lifesteal for skills, lasts 20 seconds
4. Thunderbird (Assault Rifle)
Legendary Mod: Ultimate Storm Whip
Shots summon lightning strikes on enemies, dealing 26 damage
Secondary Mod: Striga
You receive 30% of your critical damage back as health points
5. Aerie Master (Pump Action Shotgun)
Legendary Mod: Weightlessness
Shots cause enemies to float for 5 seconds.
Secondary Mod: Critical Point
Increases the chance to score a critical hit by +15%
6. The Iceberg (Rifle)
Legendary Mod: Winter Blast
Can freeze enemies within a radius of four meters with critical hits
Secondary Mod: Icebreaker
Killing frozen enemies causes them to explode and deal 90 damage in the vicinity
7. The Migraine (Submachine Gun)
Legendary Mod: Ultimate Bleeding Bullets
Shots inflict a bleeding effect on enemies.
Secondary Mod: Bomb’s Ahead
Kills turn enemies into an anomaly bomb that deals 101 damage. Cooldown: 3 seconds
8. Amber Vault (Double Gun)
Legendary Mod: Killing Spree
Kills increase weapon damage by 30% for 30 seconds. Bonus decreases over time, can stack up to 5 times
Secondary Mod: Brain-Eater
Critical hits consume no ammunition
9. Voodoo Matchmaker (Assault Rifle)
Legendary Mod: Ultimate Damage Link
Shots link two enemies, sharing 30% of the weapon damage and 10% of the skill damage they receive
Secondary Mod: Vulnerability Bullets
Shots inflict a weakening status on enemies, during which they take more damage. Cooldown: 8 seconds
10. Grim Marrow (Light Machine Gun)
Legendary Mod: Singularity
Kills create an anomaly singularity. When it is destroyed, it explodes and deals 240 damage to enemies within a radius of 6.5 meters
Secondary Mod: Improved Stiffening
Shots slow enemies down. Cooldown: 4 seconds
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Why should you need legendary weapons in the demo? The progress you make in the demo will carry over to the main game if you purchase the full version. Everything you achieve in the demo also affects the main game.
What is the benefit of farming legendary weapons now? The trick is the crafting system of Outriders. By dismantling equipment, you can extract the modifications from the respective weapons and attach them to other equipment pieces.
Although the mod function is not yet available in the demo, you can already dismantle equipment and collect mods. Or you can just hold on to your weapons for the main game.
Of course, it depends on how much time you want to invest to farm these weapons. As the chance is low, it may take quite a while before you get one.
The next WoW patch 9.0.5 seems to be finally ready. A release candidate was discovered on the test server. But when can we finally try out the improvements?
For several weeks now, World of Warcraft has been testing the next update on the test servers. Now it seems Blizzard is satisfied with the changes, and development is probably complete. A release candidate has been deployed, hinting that the patch will go live soon.
What does this mean? When a patch is labeled as “Release Candidate,” it means that development is nearly complete. All major data is present, the content has been thoroughly reviewed, and the release candidate is essentially the version that will be transferred to the live version of the game if no new bugs are found.
WoW aims to make “Mythic+” dungeons more rewarding
What does the patch bring? The update primarily aims to improve the reward systems in “Mythic+” dungeons. After the patch, players can once again collect Valor Points and use them to upgrade items from dungeons.
This addresses one of the biggest issues currently present: the dungeons of the “Mythic+” difficulty leave relatively poor loot for the effort required to complete them. Many items are simply too weak to be useful.
With Valor Points, these items are intended to be upgraded and thus represent a potential upgrade.
You will soon be able to upgrade the loot – as Valor Points are making a comeback.
When is the release? There is no concrete date yet. Blizzard will likely test the “Release Candidate” for a few more days and possibly iron out any last bugs that may have slipped in. However, nothing should stand in the way of a release. Good dates would be March 17 or the following week, March 24.
As soon as there is a fixed date, we will update it here in the article.
More news about World of Warcraft: Shadowlands can be found here:
What else is in the patch? Apart from the changes to gear, there is very little new in the patch. A clear highlight, however, is the Wandering Ancient. This is an extremely cool mount that all players will receive for free when they log in during patch 9.0.5. So all those who may not be too excited about the other changes in the patch can still look forward to this.
Are you looking forward to Mythic+ after the patch? Or are you already excited about the big patch 9.1 Chains of Domination that will follow?
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Sony recently announced the PS Plus free games for March 2021 with a two-day delay. The games are now available for download. In addition to the already known Destruction AllStars (PS5), PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to 4 free monthly games in the new lineup.
These are the PS Plus games for March 2021: If you have an active PS Plus subscription, you can now look forward to up to 4 fresh free titles in February as part of PlayStation Plus. Depending on whether you own a PS4 or a PlayStation 5, you will receive this time:
Remnant: From the Ashes (PS4, base game) – A co-op shooter with various classes and abilities
Final Fantasy 7 Remake (PS4, base game) – A remake of the RPG classic from 1997
Farpoint (PS VR, base game) – A space shooter
Maquette (PS5, release directly in PS Plus) – A puzzle adventure that celebrates its release on March 2
Destruction AllStars (PS5 only, base game) – a fighting game with vehicles
Destruction AllStars has been available since February.
These are the 4 new games coming in March. Additionally, you can still play Destruction AllStars.
When does the free download start in the PS Store? As a subscriber, you can download the new PS Plus games from now on (March 2, 2021) in the PlayStation Store.
Remnant: From the Ashes (PS4)
What is Remnant: From the Ashes? This shooter from 2019 drops you into a post-apocalyptic world. “The Seed” has overrun the Earth, and the last surviving humans are waging a relentless fight for survival from their hideouts.
You travel alone or with up to two players through various worlds to destroy the Seed. You’ll face not only hordes of monsters but also gigantic boss opponents. It’s crucial to always find the weak points of the enemies to defeat them.
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You should check out Remnant if you are into post-apocalyptic shooters that offer an exciting story and really tough boss battles. The difficulty is said to be comparable to Dark Souls.
What is Final Fantasy 7? This single-player RPG is considered one of the most popular entries in the series and was responsible for Final Fantasy’s mainstream breakthrough. Therefore, it was remade in 2020.
The story revolves around a former member of the elite unit SOLDIER named Cloud Strife. Together with his friends, he fights against the greedy mega-corporation Shinra, which extracts the planet’s life force with its reactors.
You enter a world resembling a near-future science fiction. The events all take place in the city of Midgar. There you complete various main and side quests while experiencing battles that have been reworked for the remake. Instead of turn-based and tactical combat, it is now much more action-oriented. Additionally, you must position yourself correctly when facing larger opponents.
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You should check out Final Fantasy 7if you want to experience a beautiful story in the Final Fantasy universe and can handle a game that develops quite slowly. Characters that are initially annoying can sometimes take time to win you over. Furthermore, the remake is released in multiple episodes, so while the story is complete in itself, it has a significant cliffhanger.
Farpoint (PS VR)
What is Farpoint? This is a space shooter that can be played entirely in VR. As an unaware and nameless shuttle pilot, you are to pick up the two scientists Dr. Tyson and Dr. Moon from the Pilgrim space station.
Along the way, you fight your way through a hostile environment with your rifle and battle a variety of monsters. The game is particularly impressive with its music and ambient sounds, which create a great sense of isolation.
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You should check out Farpoint if you’re interested in a VR shooter in an alien world and don’t place much value on a story and challenging boss battles. Both have been criticized in the review by our colleagues at GamePro. The game received an overall score of 78.
The aim controller is said to be a must-have, as it significantly enhances the VR experience. Those who lack the appropriate hardware can theoretically also play the game with the DualShock 4 controller.
Maquette (PS5)
What is Maquette? This new title is a puzzle adventure with a very special twist. Objects change their size depending on how you position yourself relative to them.
If you position yourself in the center of the world, you become huge and everything around you appears small. The further away things are, the larger they become.
The world resembles the works of M. C. Escher, who created the Penrose staircase, which has no beginning and no end, and other “impossible figures”.
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You should check out Maquette if you’re a fan of puzzle adventures and have no problem with the first-person perspective. You can expect a game that requires you to solve puzzles through crazy means while experiencing a love story at the same time.
Destruction AllStars (PS5 – previously playable in February)
What is Destruction AllStars? Destruction AllStars is essentially a kind of fighting game with cars, focusing on multiplayer. The title has not yet been released and will celebrate its launch with the PS Plus release.
The game revolves around 16 characters, the titular Destruction AllStars, along with their cool rides. The stars compete in a spectacularly staged sports event in an arena. There they use their vehicles, along with abilities, tactics, and timing, to take down their opponents. It’s not only about defeating the rivals, but also mastering the parkour elements of the arena.
The special feature: If you get “ejected” from your vehicle or it gets destroyed, you can continue the competition on foot and even grab a new car – provided you survive until then.
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You should check out Destruction AllStarsif you enjoy fast and brutal action in the style of Destruction Derby or Carmageddon, but also appreciate a competitive atmosphere like Rocket League in arcade racers. Especially if you like to compete with others, you could have fun with Destruction AllStars.
How to get the PS Plus games
What you need: Essentially, it’s just one thing – an active PS Plus subscription.
For around €60 a year (varies depending on the duration of the subscription), you will normally receive 2 PS Plus games monthly and now also additional PS5 titles. This is available as a digital download in the PS Store and at no additional cost. Additionally, as a member of PlayStation Plus, you enjoy several additional benefits.
Access to free trials, where you can try out some full titles for free
What do you think of the new March lineup at PlayStation Plus? Satisfied so far? Is there any title you’re particularly looking forward to? Or can you not connect with any of the free games this time? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
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The 19-year-old Becca “Aspen” Rukavina is an exceptional player in Overwatch. She has now reached the number 1 rank in North America twice. However, she has not yet received a chance in the Overwatch League and is constantly facing bullying, being accused of just having been “boosted” or only playing Mercy, a noob character.
Who is Aspen? The 19-year-old is probably the best Overwatch player in the West. She worked for a year as a professional Twitch streamer for the e-sports organization Cloud 9. However, she left her job there to become a professional player in Overwatch. She has yet to make her breakthrough into the top league, the Overwatch League, and is currently playing in the second league, the Overwatch Contenders.
Aspen is a support main, and her typical heroes are Mercy, Lúcio, Ana, Brigitte, and Baptiste.
In 2019, Aspen became known for the first time: Back then, she clarified that the Overwatch player “Ellie” was never real, but just an experiment by a male streamer. This caused headlines at the time.
Streamer climbs the leaderboard in Overwatch NA twice
This is her special achievement: Aspen has now become the number 1 on the Overwatch NA leaderboard twice:
The first time she became number 1 on January 29 – during that time she mainly played Mercy, Brigitte, and Baptiste.
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The second time she became number 1 now on February 28. She says she mainly played Baptiste and Lúcio in the rush tactic – so nothing with “Mercy Main” anymore.
“F***ing e-sport girl and Mercy main”
What kind of crap must she hear? Many professional players congratulated Aspen on her achievement, but there are also some critical voices.
One user said: “The game is really dead when a f***ing e-sport girl and a Mercy main is number one.”
Another said: “Balance with Brigitte is perfect – Hahahaha.”
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In 2018, Aspen already had to hear that Mercy mains are always boosted.
In a now-deleted thread in the Blizzard forum “Aspen achieves rank 1 – nerf Mercy” (via webcache.google), Aspen was accused: “She doesn’t deserve rank 1 because she is a Mercy main. This has nothing to do with [the fact that she is a woman]. Mercy is a beginner hero, the easiest hero in the game.”
Others accuse her of being boosted. So not really contributing to her own success but being pulled up to this rank by other stronger players.
When she was still a professional streamer in 2018, Aspen pulled in 1700 hours on Twitch, whereas as a professional player in 2020, it was only about 300 hours. When Aspen is on Twitch, she practically always plays Overwatch. She now has 188,000 followers; her average viewership is 526.
No place for sexism and misogyny in Overwatch
These are the positive reactions: Even though some criticize Aspen, the overwhelming majority of reactions are positive. People highlight how strong a player Aspen is and how hard she has worked for her success.
The professional team Boston Uprising issues a statement that they stand against sexism and misogyny. There is no place for that in Overwatch. Many support this view.
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This is what the fans are discussing: Even though Aspen leads the leaderboard in Overwatch twice, she has not yet received a chance in the Overwatch League. There, the 21-year-old South Korean Geguri was long the only woman. Geguri became a free agent in October 2020 and has not found a new team since.
Many hope that a professional team will give the 19-year-old Aspen a chance and sign her for the Overwatch League, so they can see how strong she is.
Geguri also had to constantly hear that she wasn’t really playing or at least not honestly:
What’s behind it: Overwatch was designed by Blizzard to be as diverse as possible. Every player should see themselves in the characters of the game and discover someone they can identify with.
In practice, female players who identify as women in Overwatch are often mocked. Therefore, many opt to turn off voice chat and obscure their gender. Women who play exceptionally well face accusations that something is wrong with their performance. They are constantly questioned. This does not happen to men in the same way.
Geguri also had to constantly hear that she wasn’t really playing or at least not honestly:
In Pokémon GO there are new field research tasks to complete for March 2021. MeinMMO shows you all the quests here and reveals which tasks are particularly worthwhile.
What’s new: March has started, and in Pokémon GO there are new field research tasks. You will find quests at PokéStops in the game that were not available before or other Pokémon are included as rewards.
The focus of the new quests is not on special Pokémon, yet there are several monsters that are worth catching.
All Field Research Tasks in March 2021
Here are the details: Diligent trainers in the Subreddit of TheSilphRoad have gathered and compiled all the quests. This list was created based on that.
Keep in mind that individual events in March might bring additional field research tasks to the game. We haven’t listed them here, but you will find them in the respective articles about the event.
Quests with Throws
Land 5 great curveball throws in a row
Reward: Encounter with a Pandir #8*
Land 5 good throws
Reward: Encounter with a Voltobal*
Land 3 great throws
Reward: Encounter with a Nebulak*, Anorith* or Liliep*
Land 3 great throws in a row
Reward: Encounter with an Onix*
Land 3 fabulous throws in a row
Reward: Encounter with a Kaumalat*
In March, the Pandir form #8 is waiting for you. Always take the quest with you, as it is rare and Pandir is one of the rarest Shinys in the game.
The task with Voltobal is also recommended. The Pokémon appears extremely rarely outside of events in the game and is easy to obtain through the quest.
Additionally, you should take the quest with the 3 fabulous throws. It’s a bit tricky, but it rewards you with Kaumalat, which is a very rare Pokémon and can also be Shiny.
The task “Catch 5 Pokémon” is quick and possibly rewards you with Shiny Ledyba, which has been quite rare so far. So you should take advantage of the opportunity.
You should take the quests related to Larvitar. The evolution Tyranitar is one of the best attackers in the game and is definitely worth it.
More Quests
Send 3 gifts
Reward: Encounter with a Porygon*
Use a incense
Reward: Encounter with an Alola-Sleima*
Land a snapshot of an Electric Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Frizelbliz*
Trade a Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Schwalboss
Evolve a Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Waumpel* or Evoli*
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy
Reward: Encounter with a Piccolente
Use 5 power-ups on Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Squirtle*, Bulbasaur* or Charmander*
The quest related to the snapshot and Frizelbliz is worthwhile. The Pokémon is quite rare in its Shiny form, and taking a snapshot is quick. So you should make use of it.
What you should know about the Pandir form: This month, Pandir #8 is available to catch. You can also obtain it as Shiny. If you don’t have this Pandir yet, you should look for the quest.
How long will these quests be available? Normally, developer Niantic changes the field research tasks at the beginning of each month. Therefore, new field research tasks should be available on April 1st at 10:00 PM German time. However, this is not confirmed.
Research Breakthrough in March 2021
What’s in the research breakthrough? In March 2021, you will receive a Kaumalat as a breakthrough. You will be able to catch this rare dragon Pokémon until April 1st.
With the new month, there is also a new season in Pokémon GO. This has also brought many changes. We show you the new spawns and adjustments in the overview:
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, there are 3 guns that you cannot use in Battle Royale Warzone, even though both games share the weapons. Currently, you can, however, find the RAAL LMG and the MP CX-9 with some luck and benefit from their great strength.
The era of Modern Warfare is long over, yet new weapons from Call of Duty 2019 are stirring up some dust in Battle Royale Warzone.
Since the start of Season 2 of Cold War, you have pretty good chances of finding two fresh weapons in Warzone that have come “new” from CoD MW to Battle Royale. Both are really strong, but only available with luck.
Above the MP CX-9 / Below the RAAL LMG
CX-9 and RAAL LMG shouldn’t actually exist
What kind of weapons are these? These are the Light Machine Gun RAAL LMG and the submachine gun CX-9. Both weapons can be unlocked and used in the cooperative survival mode of Modern Warfare. You can even level them up and unlock attachments here.
However, that does not apply to Warzone. In Battle Royale, the weapons have never officially appeared, even though they have been usable in the survival mode since December 2020.
How can I still use them? You can currently find the powerful firearms as ground loot in Battle Royale. There have been reports some time ago that at least the RAAL LMG could be found in Warzone as ground loot, but since the start of Season 2, players are seeing the weapons more often.
Therefore, a bit of luck is required to get your hands on the two latecomers from CoD MW. Both weapons can be found as orange, legendary blueprints, bringing some attachments with them.
Both weapons belong directly to the top tier
Are they really that strong? Now that so many players assume that the weapons will be completely added to Warzone, the Warzone weapons expert “Truegamedata” has been looking into the values of the firearms. Both weapons come with an pleasantly vertical recoil, and their Time-to-Kill (TTK) is impressive:
TTK comparison of the RAAL with strong competitors. Source: truegamedata
The LMG has an “Open-Bolt-Delay”, meaning it fires 50 milliseconds after you pull the trigger. Nevertheless, this stable piece of equipment is on par with one of the strongest all-round weapons in the game, the CR-56 AMAX. The RAAL combines heavy damage with high stability – the basic recipe for meta weapons in Warzone. While the LMG is slow and may not offer the crucial mobility in Warzone, fans of weapons with high stability, range, and damage could find the RAAL to be a real powerhouse.
TTK comparison of the CX-9 with strong competitors. Source: truegamedata
The CX-9 is very similar regarding SMGs. In the TTK comparison, the SMG lands just behind the MP5 from Modern Warfare. If you add the “Open-Bolt-Delay” of the MAC-10 of 50 milliseconds to the TTK of the popular MP, the CX-9 is even stronger with chest hits than the currently most used MP. Additionally, the CX-9 comes with a higher range and is very stable. This weapon would also be directly in our list of the best weapons in Warzone.
You can find a more in-depth analysis on the channel of the CoD YouTuber “Truegamedata”. We have embedded the English video here for you:
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Will the weapons come for loadouts in Warzone? You can’t really say for sure right now. While there are indications of a Season 7 in Modern Warfare and a release in this context is possible, the weapons might only come for CoD MW, if at all. Currently, it is rather unlikely that the guns will come to Warzone. The impressive stats, combined with their outstanding stability, would likely be too strong for the Battle Royale.
However, now that blueprints of the guns are regularly found as ground loot in Warzone, the release rumor persists, and “Truegamedata” would also be happy to cruise through Verdansk with the powerful weapons.
You mentioned there are 3 weapons. Which one is the third? The third weapon in the bunch is the Sykov. This is a pistol that is also known from the survival mode and sometimes available as ground loot in Warzone. The release of this firearm is still uncertain – however, the Sykov would also be far too strong for Warzone.
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Buying a PS5 has now become a hunt, where it is no longer just about gaming. No console from Sony has been as sought after as the PlayStation 5. A real community is forming: Some just want to finally get their console, while others want to make even more money with the PS5.
This is the situation with the PS5: On November 19, 2020, the PS5 was officially released in Germany. However, it was hardly possible to quickly buy the console at the nearest electronics store. The Corona crisis brought about two things:
The demand for the PS5 increased because more people than ever are playing and want a new console. Due to the lockdown, many people spent their newly available time on gaming.
Due to the high demand and low supply, fans of the console are practically on the hunt for new drops. Buyers on standby are refreshing provider pages and actively exchanging information in communities.
The hunt for the PS5 has been ongoing for over 3 months, and there is currently no end in sight. On the contrary: The desire to finally buy a PS5 has become a real thrill for some people.
Between excitement and crashed websites
This is what we observe: We have been maintaining an article for weeks on MeinMMO regarding the purchase of the PS5. The ticker is constantly being updated: We check for you all the links and pages that might sell the coveted console.
In the comments, we are experiencing a response like we have rarely seen before. However, there is also much frustration, as some users still cannot get a PS5 even after their 10th try.
We have developed a real community among ourselves, as well as in numerous reddit threads, all sharing a common goal: Finally buying a damn PS5.
We are including here some comments from our users:
Maximilian writes: ‘I would like to sincerely thank the MeinMMO team again! Thanks to you, I was able to order a PS5 (Disc) from Euronics on 17.02.21, which was finally delivered this past Saturday. Without you, I would have never managed that! So, 1000 thanks for your great work and all the updates! Keep it up! I wish everyone else much success and, above all, patience.’
Artur says: ‘I finally managed to order a PS5. Thanks to the MeinMMO team. I succeeded in ordering one at Media Markt on Tuesday. I felt like I updated the shopping cart for an hour and was occasionally one step further, but I got kicked back to the shopping cart about 15 times. In the end, I did manage it.’
Ralf is frustrated and says: ‘Tell me, is it possible that the CEO of Sony is just messing with us? He said there should be enough available in stores, but that’s a joke. Nothing at all. No matter which online retailers and no matter what time. Nothing to buy for months. One wonders: What are they doing all the time?’
This is how things are developing now: The global demand for the PS5 is immense. Not only in Germany are there sporadic drops that are stormed by hundreds or thousands of users. The rush is sometimes so great that websites crash. Within a few minutes, the stock of the respective retailer is exhausted again.
It is a struggle to get your PS5. The Polygon website quotes the reddit user MafaMoon. He said after he managed to buy a PS5: ‘It will only be here in a few weeks, but the fact that I know my struggle is over is liberating.’
Another user quoted by Polygon says: ‘When I got my first PS5, I felt euphoric all day.’
A third, successful PS5 buyer says: Finally being successful in the hunt for the PS5 feels like defeating a tough boss in Dark Souls.
Sony itself has also commented on the extreme demand. The CEO of the company explained that the interest in the PS5 was greater than expected. They had already sold over 4.5 million consoles in the first months – more than at the PS4 launch. But the Corona crisis is also to blame. Some components, such as semiconductors, cannot be delivered easily.
This is the downside: One of the reasons why the PS5 is sold out quickly at retailers is scalpers – meaning resellers. They buy a PS5 faster than the average user with bots and then resell it at a higher price on platforms like eBay. This was especially a problem in the first few months. There are certainly some private sellers involved who smell quick money and have luck with their orders.
Currently, PS5s are being sold on eBay for over 700 euros. That’s at least 200 euros more than the actual price of the console with a disc.
Polygon quotes a scalper who says: Many buy a PS5 in the range of $800. Some users even thanked him for not raising the price of his PS5 consoles even more. He has no illusions about how he is perceived:
‘Yes, I see myself as a scalper. And I am fine if people don’t like it. I’m not doing it to make friends. I’m doing it to make money.’
A scalper to Polygon
The incredible demand and the currently low supply also attract people who want to make quick money. To the detriment of the fans who finally want to play on the PS5. eBay has therefore restricted the sale of PS5s, effectively driving away scalpers, but consoles can still be bought there.
How is it going with the Xbox? Also released in November 2020, Microsoft launched their new consoles: The Xbox Series X and S. There was similar hype at the beginning. The consoles were quickly sold out.
Currently, the market for the new Xbox has calmed down a bit. The Series X is still sold out in many places, but a new drop usually remains online longer than with a PS5. The Xbox Series S, on the other hand, is still available at some retailers and can be purchased normally and without much stress.
What’s next? This is currently uncertain. The demand to buy a PS5 is still high and will certainly not be satisfied in the coming weeks. So, you will have to expect a struggle in the coming weeks.
Eventually, however, Sony will probably produce enough consoles for all fans. When that will happen is still uncertain.
Until then, we recommend our ticker for the PS5. There we will inform you quickly when a new offer regarding the PS5 becomes available:
Polygon quotes a scalper who says: Many buy a PS5 in the range of $800. Some users even thanked him for not raising the price of his PS5 consoles even more. He has no illusions about how he is perceived:
‘Yes, I see myself as a scalper. And I am fine if people don’t like it. I’m not doing it to make friends. I’m doing it to make money.’
A scalper to Polygon
The incredible demand and the currently low supply also attract people who want to make quick money. To the detriment of the fans who finally want to play on the PS5. eBay has therefore restricted the sale of PS5s, effectively driving away scalpers, but consoles can still be bought there.
How is it going with the Xbox? Also released in November 2020, Microsoft launched their new consoles: The Xbox Series X and S. There was similar hype at the beginning. The consoles were quickly sold out.
Currently, the market for the new Xbox has calmed down a bit. The Series X is still sold out in many places, but a new drop usually remains online longer than with a PS5. The Xbox Series S, on the other hand, is still available at some retailers and can be purchased normally and without much stress.
What’s next? This is currently uncertain. The demand to buy a PS5 is still high and will certainly not be satisfied in the coming weeks. So, you will have to expect a struggle in the coming weeks.
Eventually, however, Sony will probably produce enough consoles for all fans. When that will happen is still uncertain.
Until then, we recommend our ticker for the PS5. There we will inform you quickly when a new offer regarding the PS5 becomes available:
More than 4,800 players of WoW Classic are starting “fresh” on a realm. Will you be there to experience the “launch feeling” once again?
Starting fresh in World of Warcraft Classic, on a realm with like-minded players – a dream that many gamers have. But at BlizzCon, the developers stated that there will likely be no “Fresh Start” realms for the launch of Burning Crusade Classic. Those looking for a complete fresh start into Classic will be disappointed.
However, the WoW community knows how to find a solution: More than (so far) 4,800 players simply want to take over one of the “dead” realms and create their own “fresh” experience. They call it “The Fresh Crusade”. The number of players wishing to participate is steadily increasing.
What is a “Fresh Start” realm? The community refers to a new server where players have achieved nothing yet. There are no characters at level 60, no one has a huge inventory full of gold, and bots have not yet taken over the economy. A “Fresh Start” would be exactly that – a new beginning, an opportunity to start anew with like-minded individuals who all begin from scratch.
Starting fresh once more before Burning Crusade? Thousands of players want to give it another shot.
Why do players want this? For some players, it’s not just the endgame in WoW Classic that is interesting, but especially the excitement at the beginning of the game. Starting together on a realm, leveling in groups, or playing dungeons at low levels is appealing to many.
On the current Classic realms, however, this is hardly possible. Most players are already level 60, and leveling in the traditional way is hardly done. Those wanting to power-level a second character often rely on a friendly mage and get “boosted” through dungeons to reach level 60 almost effortlessly.
Moreover, bots and thus gold inflation are massive problems on many realms. Those who want to farm resources or earn gold compete with a multitude of bots that Blizzard finds difficult to control. This leads to many players possessing several tens of thousands of gold, and items in the auction house cost astronomically high prices that newcomers can hardly afford.
How can you participate? If you are interested in joining the “The Fresh Crusade” project, simply visit the Discord server of the project. There, you will also find information about the chosen realm at the end, as this will be revealed only at the last moment to prevent anyone from starting too early. It is already known that it will be a EU realm.
However, the players want to start on a PvP realm. If you’re not into PvP in the open world, this project is probably not for you.
When does it start? It is supposed to start this Friday (March 5, 2021) at 7:00 PM. Then, the over 4,800 players want to start together on one of the rather “dead” realms, thus revitalizing it and ensuring a nice leveling experience with a healthy community.
What do you think of the idea? A cool thing? Or is the project doomed to fail because it is not “really” a fresh start?
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The Twitch streamer Chance “Sodapoppin” Morris has become so immersed in the roleplay at GTA 5 Online that the job he performs in the game has become overwhelming. The 27-year-old is now quitting the game. He feels like he really has to work there.
The streamers play a fixed character and live their life when they are online on Twitch. While in normal GTA 5 criminals engage in wild chases with police and deal drugs, on the roleplay server, you can also play someone who goes to work every day and grills burgers.
Sodapoppin’s character is named Kevin Whipaloo, a businessman who runs a restaurant and keeps getting accidentally tangled in crimes. But the problem is: Sodapoppin took the businessman role so seriously that he felt like a real manager with employees, customers, and issues. In a live stream, he now says:
“GTA RP, in the position of Kevin, is a real job. It was actually work. It was brutal. It was: manage this, manage that, damn employees want something, I have a problem with the cops.”
Sodapoppin
Sodapoppin has to serve customers who want burgers:
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Sodapoppin says he no longer has any fun in the game. Usually, he likes to do really stupid things, just escape and hop on a bike and ride off. But that is no longer possible because he has “damn employees” and “damn customers.”
It all overwhelmed him. He says:
“The fault lies mainly with me. I maneuvered myself into a situation with serious commitments. It brought me to a point where I no longer enjoyed it. I overestimated myself, I don’t like it anymore. It’s too much.”
This is what’s behind it: It’s amusing that a Twitch streamer accidentally slips into a “real job” like many of his viewers have, and it becomes too much for him.
People with “normal jobs” have to deal with being in a situation with many obligations that isn’t always fun for them. But Sodapoppin can quit and go back to doing “stupid stuff.” Not everyone has that option.
Sodapoppin had too few scenes of “stupid roleplay” in his job:
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What Sodapoppin experiences in GTA 5 is a phenomenon in many MMOs, even without roleplay: When you engage in a multiplayer game, you make social commitments. Anyone who has raided in games like WoW or even taken on a guild leadership knows this. You quickly end up with a lot of obligations, have to stick to fixed dates, have tasks to complete, and expectations to meet.
Players of the survival hit Valheim are trying all sorts of curious things in the game. Among them is a flight with a ship over the sea, which went quite bizarre.
What was this experiment? The Valheim player HotGuuuuu built a gigantic ramp on the side of a mountain. At the top, he sat in a ship. This was supposed to launch him spectacularly into the water. However, the journey ended a little differently.
As the player released the restraints, the ship rushed down the ramp into the depths and ultimately took off at the end. The ship hit the water in such a way that it was catapulted like a trampoline, sending it back into the air.
The ship hit the water again and bounced up very high once more. Eventually, the journey ended in a tree.
What happened to the player? Nothing. He remained completely unharmed. The ship also seems to have taken no damage, neither from hitting the water nor from landing in the tree. This is partly because the player keeps repairing the boat during the flight.
In the video, you can see exactly how the flight took place:
https://youtu.be/zDMijNABfiM
How could this happen? The physics system of the successful survival game Valheim created a curious situation here. It is unclear why the ship bounces off the water. Was it the angle at which it hit? Or did it possibly hit an object beneath the water surface?
It seems a bit like throwing a stone over a lake, which then gets repelled by the smooth surface of the water and flits across the water.
What do players think of the video? The Valheim community is discussing on reddit what might have happened here.
RBC_Ante suspects that it has something to do with the shipping system (via reddit): ‘I suspect it is because the water physics are programmed so that the boat bounces back to its original position, as if it is bobbing up and down on the water. That’s why it also jumps to this incredible height when it falls so deep again.’
LuxuryBeast finds the video very funny (via reddit): ‘And 1,000 years later, archaeologists find the longship and wonder how it got there.’
WTFSpeeder16 is also thrilled (via reddit): “It makes me laugh so much that the game is programmed to have the boat bounce on the water.”
It’s amazing what players in Valheim do that has nothing to do with the game itself. That is surely one of the reasons why the survival game has become such a hit on Steam.
What do you think about this video? Have you ever tried something like this in Valheim?
Diablo 2 Resurrected is set to officially release in 2021. Before that, there will be two alphas, as Blizzard explained, and the single-player part will be tested first.
What did Blizzard say about the alphas? Lead Producer Chris Lena explained in an interview with PCGamesN that players will participate in two alpha phases. The first one will focus on the single-player part of the hack and slash Diablo 2 Resurrected. The second will be a multiplayer stress test.
We will start with a technical alpha of the single-player part and then we will have a second technical alpha which will be a multiplayer stress test.
Chris Lena, Lead Producer of Diablo 2 Resurrected
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In the alpha of Diablo 2 Resurrected, you will be able to test the single-player part first.
Blizzard hopes for a lot of feedback on Diablo 2 Resurrected
When do the alphas start? There is currently no date. It is only said that they will take place before the release of the action RPG, which is planned for 2021.
What is the purpose of these test phases? Players should help shape the future of Diablo 2 Resurrected, which was announced at BlizzCon 2021. For example, the team hopes for a lot of feedback on balancing, which can be adjusted based on the testers’ opinions.
It is important to make the game exciting and interesting through feedback, especially for modern player communities.
How to register for the alphas: Even though there is no date yet, it is already possible to register for the test phases. You can do this via the official website of Diablo 2 Resurrected. There you click on the button “Sign up for the technical alpha” and then log in with your Battle.net account.
With a little luck, you will be selected for the tests as soon as they start, Blizzard will notify you then.
What can you expect with Diablo 2 Resurrected? The hack and slash is a remaster of the classic from 2000. Blizzard basically just wants to modernize the graphics, for which a nice 3D engine will be used.
The gameplay of Diablo 2 is intended to remain intact. You will experience the action RPG basically the same way you remember it from before, just with better graphics. The levels will be exactly rebuilt as they appear in the original. We will find out how it plays in the alphas. There will also be a few quality of life improvements that can make gameplay easier for you, including a shared loot stash.
Does Hearthstone take too long for you? A new card could soon bring the Turbo mode – if both players want to.
Amid the flood of bigger announcements during BlizzCon, Hearthstone revealed some pretty cool details about its future. In addition to the Mercenary game mode and the new expansion “Forged in the Barrens”, the remnants of the core set were also presented. Among these are some real bang cards that promise plenty of variety and cool moments.
The core set will soon replace the Standard and Classic sets, bringing fresh air into Hearthstone. This also means that some brand new cards are being created, and old classics have been revamped. We would like to briefly introduce some of these highlights to you.
Nozdormu the Eternal has the potential to give Hearthstone a whole new “Turbo mode”. He is basically an evolution of the old Nozdormu, who reduced turn length to 15 seconds while he was in play. However, Nozdormu the Eternal works differently. Essentially, he is a solid minion with stats of 8/8 for only 7 mana, making him a good choice.
However, his effect is interesting. If both players’ decks contain Nozdormu at the start of the game, then all turns in this match will last 15 seconds.
You read that right – this is then a permanent effect, which will not change even with the death of Nozdormu. Anyone who wants to play “Speed-Hearthstone” should integrate Nozdormu the Eternal into their deck and hope that the opponent has done the same. This promises stressful but also extremely interesting rounds.
Mages can look forward to the legendary minion Aegwynn the Guardian. For stats of 5/5, this fine lady costs 5 mana and brings spell damage +2 as well as the deathrattle effect: The next minion you draw inherits these effects.
This means that you will have the “spell damage +2” effect and the transfer permanently in play until a corresponding minion is silenced.
This card ensures that Mages can basically always build a spell damage deck, even if they do not have many cards from the latest expansion.
The dragon lady Alexstrasza also gets a redesign with “Alexstrasza the Lifebinder”. For 9 mana, she still brings stats of 8/8 to the battlefield, but her battlecry has changed. Instead of setting a hero’s health to 15, she can now either deal 8 damage to an enemy or heal 8 health points to an allied character.
This makes the new Alexstrasza a pinch healing and a cool finisher at the same time. From turn 9 onward, everyone will have to expect to be burned by Alexstrasza.
Malygos also receives an overhaul and becomes “Malygos the Spellweaver”, which is quite interesting for all spell decks. Instead of, like his old version, increasing spell damage by 5, he has a different effect. The player draws as many spells until their hand is full.
However, this should be used with caution, as with a cost of 9 mana for the 4/12 dragon, there is little room left to play something else. This increases the risk of having too many cards in hand next turn and having to burn some.
This can also be worth it for decks that have very few spells and want to guarantee them in hand. Malygos the Spellweaver allows for many new combinations and will likely play a role in many decks in the future.
The black dragon aspect Deathwing also receives a small rework. Deathwing the Destroyer still costs 10 mana and has stats of a massive 12/12. Instead of annihilating all minions and discarding the player’s hand, the effect is a bit more targeted.
While all other minions are still destroyed, the player only has to discard one card for each minion killed. This gives Deathwing a tactical component and makes him playable even when you don’t have to destroy any more minions.
The core set is free: The best thing about the core set is that it is completely free and available immediately for all players. Only those who have not leveled their heroes to level 10 yet need to catch up in order to unlock all cards of the core set.
The innovations with the core set should ensure that Hearthstone feels fresh every year and that existing meta decks need to be significantly restructured. In the future, it will no longer be enough to only swap out a handful of cards each year – because with a rotating core set, that is simply not possible. That’s why the basic set is being thrown out.
What do you think of the new cards and the core set? A cool thing or does it bother you?
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Today, on Tuesday, March 2nd, the Fortnite servers went down across all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 15.50 was applied. In the patch notes, we now show you what has changed in the game.
What is happening today in Fortnite? Today, the update 15.50 is being applied in Fortnite. This was announced on Twitter by Fortnite Status. The patch is supposed to bring some changes.
Update 11:50 AM: The update 15.50 has now been applied. There were no major changes, but we have collected the most important new features for you and will summarize them here.
Patch Notes for Update 15.50
What is different now? Update 15.50 brought a few changes to the game that may not be immediately obvious. Here is what to expect after the download:
The “Rapid Fire” SMG has been unvaulted
Jelly and Rift fish are back in the game
The Egg Grenade Launcher has been added – in rarities: rare, epic, and legendary
LTMs: “One Shot (Duo)”, “Points Royale” and “Team Rumble: From the Vault” are back
The Zero Point has changed – will it explode soon?
Players have noticed after the update that the Zero Point has visually changed. It now seems to absorb the aura around it. Could this be a preparation for the end of Season 5 and the start of Season 6?
Here is how the Zero Point looks right now:
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Fortnite Servers Going Down – When and How Long?
Downtime Starts in the Morning: The downtime for update 15.50 starts today at 10:00 AM German time. At 9:30 AM, you can join a new match for the last time, after which the servers will go down and Fortnite will be temporarily unavailable.
How long will the maintenance take? Based on experiences from recent weeks and months, the work should be completed by around noon at the latest.
Before players can wreak havoc on the map again, the servers will first be taken down
Technical problems or other delays could lead to an extension of the maintenance work. If this happens, you will find out right here on MeinMMO.
When will the patch notes come? Based on the experience of the last updates in the new chapter of Fortnite, it is likely that there will again be no or only superficial patch notes for the battle royale mode.
However, should major changes be applied, we will collect these for you and create a form of English patch notes. We will then publish them here on MeinMMO for you.
What new content does update 15.50 bring?
What new items will there be in battle royale mode? Fortnite Status has also presented a couple of new features in the announcement of the update on Twitter. These two things are sure to expect after the downtime:
The update 15.50 doesn’t seem to bring many changes – at least they weren’t announced. You will probably soon be able to experience the return of a few old weapons.
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