Cortyn loses a lot of life time due to a gaming quirk. Credits must always be watched to the end – every damn time.
Hand on heart. Everyone has that one quirk while gaming that isn’t entirely rational to explain. Some have to sort their inventory alphabetically in World of Warcraft, others can only leave cities in Final Fantasy if they have at least 99x Potions and 99x Antidotes, because anything else would be totally unsafe.
I have a quirk too and it steals my life time:
I have to watch the credits in every game in full.
Yes, you read that right. Those walls of text with all the developer names scrolling endlessly across the screen and only rarely adorned with some images.
Wasted life time while credit-watching.
Waste of time that I can’t shake off
I fully realize that this is an absolute waste of time. These long walls of text can easily go over 10 minutes and list all the participants to the sound of the game, scrolling slowly across the screen. I just can’t help it and have to watch it.
Over the years, even the reason why I watch them has changed.
Today I can’t even say exactly which game started it. It was probably one of my first games that I “actually” played through for the first time – it must have been Grandia or Final Fantasy IX.
Back then, my thought was: “These are the people who entertained you for hours with a game. It is respectful to look at their names.” Kind of a tribute to the developers who were responsible for my entertainment over the past weeks.
It even goes so far that during the credits, I don’t even go to the fridge to get a new drink. No, I stay politely seated and watch until the end.
That I can’t remember any names from it anyway and that even while reading the names, they leave my mind again should be clear to everyone.
For some games, like Final Fantasy X, waiting is even worth it.
And of course, this thought is silly. I was already aware back then that the creators probably don’t care at all whether I read all their names. I wasn’t sitting in front of the TV thinking, “Ah, sound designer XYZ, I’ll remember that name.” Three lines later, I had forgotten everything anyway – I didn’t even try to remember it. Why would I?
After all, many games have adopted what we mostly know from Marvel movies. After the credits, there is often an additional scene or a little teaser for a possible sequel. The first time I consciously noticed this was with Final Fantasy X. The ending was quite sad. After the million developer names, their pets, all their neighbors, and all the people they have ever met or would like to meet, there was still a little scene that turned a sad ending into a positive one for me.
Since then, I can at least easily convince myself why I endure the credits in every game. After all, there could still be a little scene – right?
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Very rarely, this quirk is even properly rewarded. There are a handful of games that manage to captivate even in the credits and turn it into a mini game. The most famous example is probably “NieR: Automata,” where the credits turn into a small shooter in the style of Wing Commander. The developers succeeded in making the credits through this mini-game, the soundtrack, and the character instructions so significant that you think “Holy Shit, this is the most important scene in the whole game!” But unfortunately, that’s only a pleasant (and very crazy) exception.
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Even now, nearly 20 years later, I still have the urge to watch the credits and not to leave the screen. I still find it somehow “rude” to want to skip it, but I use the time differently now. While the names scroll by, I mentally review the entire game again. I think back to the most emotional scenes, the biggest shock moments, or just the best laughs. Or I think about why I’m actually watching it again and come up with the idea for this article.
Do you also have a “gaming quirk” that you just can’t explain and that comes out in every game?
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In Pokémon GO the legendary season has started, marking the beginning of the 2nd Season. We will show you all the new spawns and reveal the changes that have been made.
This is the legendary season: On March 1st, the legendary season in Pokémon GO began. It will influence spawns outside events for a full 3 months.
To keep you informed about what is happening, we will list all the new features.
Seasons in Pokémon GO: Since December, there have been seasons in Pokémon GO. They were introduced with the festive season and winter spawns. Now, 3 months later, the next season is here.
Seasons can be compared to seasons. They change the spawns that appear outside events and give the game a general direction.
Spawns for the legendary season
What you can find in Europe now: Spawns are divided between the northern and southern hemispheres. While we in the north receive spring spawns, the south gets more autumnal spawns.
For us in Europe, the spawns from the northern hemisphere are interesting. Here are the spawns:
Tangela
Wadribie
Glibunkel
Piccolente
Chelast
Panflam
Plinfa
Spring-Sesokitz
Sichlor
Dratini
Waumboll
Raupy
Bluzuk
Quapsel
Teddiursa
Miltank
Snubbull
Loturzel
Schwalbini
Eneco
Shuppet
Haspiror
Nagelotz
Wattzapf
Rattfratz
Nidoran
Enton
Magnetilo
Nebulak
Tragosso
Wablu
Waumpel
Stollunior
Flurmel
Spoink
Leufeo
These spawns are interesting: In addition to the Pokémon listed above, there are some Pokémon that are also interesting and should appear more frequently.
These include Kaumalat and Quabbel, among others. Kaumalat is usually very rare in the wild but is now expected to appear more frequently. Quabbel has only appeared through the PvP league and will now also appear in the wild.
Some trainers on reddit report that other rare Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild. Knarksel and Milza, for instance, have been reported more frequently in local communities than usual.
Kaumalat is expected to appear more frequently in the wild.
This is what trainers are complaining about: Players from the northern hemisphere feel somewhat disadvantaged, as the spawns in the southern hemisphere seem to be significantly better.
It starts, among other things, with Paras and Habitak. These are two Pokémon that only received their shiny form during the Kanto Tour. Both monsters appear in the south of the world, but not more frequently in the north.
But eF-eM and Kastadur have also been announced for the south and are generally very rare. Kaumalat, on the other hand, appears in both regions – so there is no advantage here.
This is new in raids: Here, level-5 raids now grant more XP per raid. There should now be 11,750 XP per legendary raid. That is 1,750 XP more than before. So the change is quite small and you will not level up significantly faster.
This is new regarding catch rates: Some Pokémon are now easier to catch! Trainers report that for example Scoppel has a significantly greener circle and stays in the Pokéball easier. Also, several other monsters, especially from the 6th generation, are now easier to catch.
This is new regarding nests: There are some new Pokémon in nests. So check your nearby nests and see if there’s a Pokémon you still need.
Additionally, with the start of the season, new raid bosses are coming to Pokémon GO! You can find an overview of this in another article on MeinMMO:
On PS5, PS4, as well as Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, you can now download the free multiplayer action game Heavy Metal Machines. In this game, you try to get a ball into the opponent’s goal with your car.
What is Heavy Metal Machines? The fast-paced multiplayer action game mixes sports with post-apocalyptic elements. In tuned cars reminiscent of vehicles from the Mad Max movies, you must try to get an exploding ball into the opponent’s team’s goal. You compete in 4-on-4 matches. This only reminds you at first glance of the well-known Rocket League.
You pull the ball behind you on an energy band, and enemies can take it from you. Therefore, it is important to act quickly and tactically. Every vehicle plays a role. Transporters are meant to pull the ball, while monster trucks clear the way for opponents.
This introduces MOBA elements into the game. Basically, you have to fight your way to the opponent’s base, which is a goal here, and destroy it. Along the way, there are continuous battles.
You equip your cars with weapons to shoot your way through and fight against monsters that appear on the tracks. The courses are partially very convoluted, so you must maneuver well. This promises fast-paced and action-packed matches in which you climb ranks.
You can tune and further upgrade your vehicle to always have better chances. The trailer gives you a glimpse of the gameplay:
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How much does the game cost? You can download Heavy Metal Machines for free on PS5/PS4 as well as Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
For PC, the free-to-play game was released in 2017. You can download it via the official website or via Steam.
The action game is funded through an item shop where you can buy cosmetic items to customize your vehicles.
How is the game received? On Steam, Heavy Metal Machines has a rating of 75% based on 3,716 votes (as of March 1 at 10:30 AM).
Here we summarize a few voices from the Steam community for you:
Music Adventures says on Steam: ‘I love this game. It mixes the fantastic atmosphere of Rocket League with MOBA games, including League of Legends, Dota 2, Smite, Mobile Legends, and Heroes of the Storm. I recommend it 100% if you’re looking for something different and a lot of fun.’
Piratex explains (via Steam): ‘I have to say, it’s a fun game that brings back the feeling of “Rock’n’Roll Racing” but is not a racing game at all. It’s more of a kind of MOBA.’
Playful Sir writes on Steam: ‘I was bored and tried the game. Now it’s one of my favorite games. It’s more fun than it looks.’
moritz.khale slightly criticizes the balancing in matchmaking (via Steam): ‘Well, it is indeed a very cool game with some exciting mechanics. But playing as a casual gamer against a pro who knows every trick is not fun.’
Will you check out Heavy Metal Machines? Do you like this type of game?
The YouTuber DrDisrespect became a star on Twitch until his ban in June 2020. However, even though he has since established himself as a major streamer on YouTube, the ban still affects him negatively. It seems that the ban prevents DrDisrespect from participating in a lucrative tournament in CoD Warzone.
What kind of tournament is this? It is the “Toronto Ultra $100k Payout”: A tournament organized by a Canadian eSports team, in which professionals and streamers participate. It takes place today, March 1, and tomorrow.
36 teams are competing in the tournament for a total prize pool of $100,000: This is one of the largest tournaments for “CoD Warzone”.
The teams compete in public lobbies and must collect as many points as possible. Points are awarded for kills and placements: It is a type of competition about which streamer and which pro can take down the most “regular players” in a set amount of time.
This is the problem with DrDisrespect: The YouTube streamer Zlaner had actually planned to compete in the tournament alongside DrDisrespect. But he says: It cannot happen.
According to Zlaner, while he is allowed to participate in the tournament in Toronto, the Doctor is not permitted.
I received a message from the organizers, from Toronto Ultra and Call of Duty: And the Doc is not allowed to participate.
I assume it has something to do with the Twitch ban. I contacted the Doc right away and asked: Bro, can you do anything about it?
Zlaner
But the Doc replied: “Unfortunately not. It’s strange that they won’t let me participate in this thing.”
A nasty detail of a Twitch ban is that you are also not allowed to appear in the streams of other Twitch streamers, otherwise, they receive penalties and can even get banned.
The rule is meant to prevent someone from circumventing their own Twitch ban by simply appearing as a co-streamer for someone else:
Since there will likely be many Twitch streamers at the tournament and DrDisrespect would be in the streams of others, this could lead to a problem.
Conversely, this means: Anyone who has received a Twitch ban will have difficulties participating in large tournaments, even if they are no longer on Twitch.
DrDisrespect was one of the most significant streamers on Twitch from 2016 to 2020. He won the “Streamer of the Year” award in 2017 and 2019. In March 2020, he signed a lucrative contract with Twitch. In June 2020, he was banned from Twitch: This also terminated the contract.
Twitch ban turns streamers into lepers
In September 2020, Twitch adjusted its rules specifically to respond to DrDisrespect’s ban. Twitch instructed its streamers to remove banned streamers from conversations, mute them, or restrict interactions.
The Twitch ban of DrDisrespect stirred the gaming community in the summer of 2020. Because it was unclear why DrDisrespect was banned from Twitch. He believes they might have wanted to save money and get out of the huge contract they previously signed with him:
The developers of the sandbox MMORPG Albion Online have announced a new, extensive update. This brings a lot of changes. Therefore, we will look at how the online RPG is doing three years after its release.
What’s in the new update? With “Call to Arms,” the faction wars are completely overhauled. You will not only be able to take over outposts with the new system, but conquer entire regions of the game world.
A new playable faction is added with Caerleon, bringing its own trade missions, a new city heart, and the Caerleon Greywolf as a mount.
As a member of a faction, you will also receive a unique ability, and the Royal continent has been expanded. There are red zones after the update, where bandits attack repeatedly.
Additionally, a revision of the Hell Gates comes into play. They will get a new layout with new enemies, and you will be able to chain the gates together. Lava will also rise in the areas. New 10-vs-10 Hell Gates will also be added.
There are new ways to assemble a build, and the graphics of the sandbox MMORPG will be enhanced with animated vegetation.
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The new trailer introduces the 6th faction of Albion Online.
When is the update coming? “Call to Arms” will be launched on March 17. Those who are on the test servers can try out the update already.
An MMORPG in constant change
How has the MMORPG developed? Albion Online launched in July 2017 as a buy-to-play game with an optional subscription. The switch to free-to-play occurred in April 2019. Since then, it is no longer necessary to purchase the game, but a premium membership still exists.
Extensive updates in recent years have brought major changes and innovations. Among them:
May 2018: The Steam launch of the MMORPG
March 2019: Random dungeons for 5 players and a new tutorial
July 2019: Solo dungeons, new monsters, skills, and character customization options
January 2020: The complete overhaul of the Outlands, where players fight for the most valuable resources with territorial wars and the expansion of a hideout
August 2020: Corrupted dungeons, the wilderness of Avalon as a new area, and the roads of Avalon as a new transportation method
The release of the major updates usually coincided with an increase in player numbers, as seen on Steamcharts.
What does the premium membership offer? A premium membership is supposed to facilitate playing the MMORPG but not provide unfair advantages.
For $11.95 per month, you receive:
20 learning points per day
+50% fame bonus
+50% resource yield
+100% mount growth
10,000 focus points per day
+50% silver and loot from mobs
+100% harvest yield
50% reduced market tax
What’s next? Besides the major update “Call to Arms” launching on March 17, the team is currently working on the final mobile version of Albion Online. Although it is already available in beta, it will undergo a major overhaul and official release this year.
In 2021, the final mobile version of Albion Online is set to launch.
The current state of the MMORPG Albion Online
How is Albion Online doing currently? The rating on Steam over the past 30 days is 81%. The overall rating with 29,547 votes is 78%. As of March 1 at 9:30 AM.
The player numbers have been increasing after a slight dip at the end of 2020, according to Steamcharts. They were around 8,000 players in the past 30 days, with a peak of 12,394 players during that time. However, these are only those playing through Steam. Albion Online also has its own client.
What do the players say? Call to Arms is well received by testers, who mention some balancing issues that should be resolved before the release. Conquering entire territories is something the community is looking forward to. Overall, Albion Online is well-received.
Cookies? explains on Steam: “If you want a good MMORPG, open-world game, then check out Albion Online. I’ve played for three days and I’m already hooked. Exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
TTV_HITM Rusty man (via Steam): “I love this game. When it came out, it wasn’t that great, but the developers have improved a lot and the community is really good.”
Chrisplays has played a lot (via Steam): “I’ve played the game for over 500 hours now. You might like it if you enjoy grinding and a MOBA-like combat system.”
Gawain doesn’t like the PvP much (via Steam): “You are forced into PvP to progress. I like PvP, but here it feels more like trolling than player-versus-player battles. There is no honor and beginners get slaughtered.”
Are you playing Albion Online? Do you like it and are you looking forward to the new update?
The raid bosses of Pokémon GO have changed as of March 2021. In this overview, we show you which bosses are now active and which are worth it.
What’s new? In Pokémon GO, the legendary season started for players today, on March 1st. This means that some bosses can now be found newly on the arenas. At level 1, level 3, and level 5, as well as in mega raids, you will now find new opponents.
Which ones these are and why some of them are worth it, we show you here.
The legendary season The season in Pokémon GO changes regularly. The developers then unlock bonuses that fit a larger theme during this period. In March 2021, the first Therian forms enter the game. But first, you will find the Incarnate forms of Landorus, Thundurus, and Tornadus.
All current raid bosses in March 2021
You see this here: In the following table, we list all the bosses that you can currently find in Pokémon GO. Keep in mind that you can also catch bosses marked with a star (*) as shiny. To see the shiny form, you must be lucky after defeating them.
Raid level
Raid bosses
1
Swablu* Rotomurf Piccolente Psiau Sneasel*
3
Froslass Skorgla* Welsar Cheltarrar Donphan
5
Landorus*
Mega
Mega-Blastoise* Mega-Taillow* Mega-Ampharos*
Counters for Landorus
With these counters, you are ready for the battle against Landorus
Landorus has not been a boss in Pokémon GO for a long time. To deploy the most effective team in battle, we show you the most important counters against the raid boss. Landorus is of the ground and flying type. This makes ice attackers particularly effective as counters. Water Pokémon are also a good choice, but not quite as effective as ice.
These raids are worth it: Which raids you should do now depends individually on your goals. Here we look at the raid bosses that are good as attackers in your collection, and therefore worth it.
Rotomurf – The evolution Stalobor is one of the best ground-type attackers.
With the evolutions, you then have good chances in the battle against Landorus. The other bosses are rather to be disregarded. It is quite possible that some raids will change again when the raids with Thundurus start on March 6th.
In the coming weeks, a lot will happen in the game. The developers have already announced that numerous events will take place. From spotlight hours, new raid bosses, to multi-day bonuses. You can find all events in March 2021 in Pokémon GO here.
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On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the new TOTW 23 will be released in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Who could be in the Team of the Week? We look at the TOTW Predictions.
What is the Team of the Week? Every week, the TOTW is released in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. There, 23 players are rewarded with a black Inform card for strong performances in real football. These special cards have better stats than the standard cards and are worth more on the transfer market.
Each player in the TOTW is then available as a special version in Packs for one week.
These are TOTW Predictions: The TOTW Predictions are community forecasts that try to guess which players could make it into the Team of the Week.
They provide a good overview of who could be in the TOTW. Potential Inform players can then be used to earn coins on the transfer market. How this works, you’ll find out in the Trading Tips.
However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and not guarantees. The TOTW 23 next Wednesday may look different from what the predictions suggest.
The prediction for Team of the Week 23 in Ultimate Team
This week we take a look at the predictions of the well-known FIFA YouTuber KieronSFF .
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These Bundesliga players could appear in the new TOTW:
Leon Goretzka assisted 3 goals in the 5:1 victory against 1. FC Cologne. A strong performance for which he could receive his first Inform card in FUT 21. Owners of his Headliners card will be pleased, as it would then become even better.
This upgrade could be received by Goretzka
Wataru Endo shone in the 5:1 victory against Schalke 04. The defensive midfielder scored 2 goals and assisted 2 others. An Inform card would certainly be deserved with this performance.
Alexander Sorloth had a strong game against Borussia Mönchengladbach and contributed a goal and an assist to the 3:2 final result. A TOTW card seems possible.
If you are looking for reinforcement for your team, take a look at the new What-If team.
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With a little trick, you can level up in WoW: Shadowlands without really looking. A Reddit user has figured this out.
Slowly but surely, most players have seen all the content of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. However, the next patch is still a long way off, as Update 9.1 Chains of Domination is likely to take several months. Many would like to level a second or third character, but that takes time and can be tedious.
However, with a simple method, you can level up “on the side”. Here, Pet Battles are really useful.
How does it work? The Reddit user Pochmannn has released a small video in which he shows a rather simple yet effective leveling method that requires hardly any attention. It’s about the pet battle against Nightfang in Ardenweald. The pet battle takes place at coordinates 40 / 64. A single fight only takes about 20 to 25 seconds and ends extremely quickly.
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The fight goes best with an “Iron Starlette”. The pet is available in the Broken Isles, but is also often available at the auction house. Make sure your Starlette has a high attack value so that the combo works. In the fight, you use:
Wind-Up (1)
Charging (3)
Wind-Up (1)
This should defeat Nightfang with a single attack. Heal your pet with a bandage afterwards and start the fight again.
Since Nightfang is an elite pet, it can be fought an unlimited number of times.
How much XP do you gain? The exact XP gain per hour varies. It depends on the character’s level and ranges between 185,000 and 210,000 experience points per hour.
Leveling from level 50 to 60 takes approximately 12 hours with this method.
Is the method particularly fast? No, it is by no means the fastest leveling method, but it requires the least effort and is very consistent. You don’t have to actively engage in battles, take quests, or even travel through the world. You can spend the entire duration from level 50 to 60 here, as long as you can provide enough pet bandages.
Who is it worth it for? It is worthwhile for anyone who wants to level their character to level 60 but doesn’t want to invest much energy into it. Since this method is very straightforward and simple, it is suitable for watching a series while casually leveling the character on a second screen.
If you don’t feel like “real” leveling and prefer to be entertained by a series or movies while still wanting characters at level 60, this method might suit you.
Do you use such methods to casually level a twink? Or do you prefer to be fully engaged and do it faster?
In Pokémon GO Demeteros is now appearing in raids for the first time. We provide an overview of the best counters, the moves, and the important CP.
When does Demeteros come? The legendary Pokémon will appear in raids starting March 1st at 8:00 AM and in the PvP League. It will remain available until March 6th at 8:00 AM German time.
To help you know which Pokémon are effective against the raid boss and how many trainers are needed, we present the best counters here.
Use these counters against Demeteros
Which types are effective? The types Ice and Water are strong against Demeteros. However, it has a double weakness to Ice type. So focus primarily on such Pokémon.
The best Pokémon against Demeteros: Here you will find the list of the 10 best Pokémon against the legendary monster:
Galar-Obstagoon with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Froslass with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
Glaceon with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Roserade with Weather Ball and Avalanche
Articuno with Weather Ball and Blizzard
Kyogre with Waterfall and Blizzard
Mew with Weather Ball and Ice Beam
Lapras with Ice Shard and Ice Shard
How difficult will the fight against Demeteros be? The legendary Pokémon can be beaten quite easily by two trainers. If you focus mainly on Ice Pokémon, you will have no problem in a duo.
This is also important, as you can adhere to local contact restrictions. Alternatively, remote raids are also worthwhile.
CP, Moves, and Usability – Info about Demeteros
How much CP does a Demeteros need to have? Without weather bonus, a Demeteros in the raid can reach up to 2050 CP. That would be an example with 100% IV. In windy or sunny weather, it can even reach 2563 for 100% IV. So pay attention to these two values.
What moves does Demeteros learn? Overall, Demeteros can master 6 different moves. However, the two Ground attacks are particularly important. So you should focus on these:
How can you get Demeteros? The legendary Pokémon can again be found in Level 5 Raids. However, it also appears as a reward in the PvP League. So if you have earned some victories there, you could receive it as a reward and do not have to complete a raid.
Remember that there is currently a risk of contracting the Coronavirus for yourself and others. The Federal Centre for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding crowds. Niantic has taken various measures so that you can play Pokémon GO from home.
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The world of Valheim is still full of secrets that players can discover. One of them is a secret fourth ship that no one has been able to build so far. As an admin, you can take a look at it, but no one knows the recipe.
What kind of ship is this? It is an unnamed “Trailer Ship.” It is comparable in size to the largest ship so far, the Longship. It shares the same shape and the same cargo space for loot.
The big difference is that on the “Trailer Ship” you have a kind of pavilion on the deck under which some crates and barrels are stored, and that round shields are attached to the railing. However, these are currently without texture and can only be seen as outlines.
The “Trailer Ship” (front) compared to the Longship. The design is identical, the empty circles on the railing are unfilled round shields.
You can board the ship, load it, and even take a seat, but you cannot steer it. The rudder is attached but cannot be used, so the ship must stay in place. The sail is always reefed.
How do I get the ship? Similar to the secret sword Dyrnwyn, you can currently only obtain the “Trailer Ship” through admin commands. To do this, you must be the host of your own server or enter your own world. You then get the ship as follows:
open the console by pressing F5
type “imacheater” and confirm to activate the commands
type “spawn Trailership” and confirm
the ship will appear in front of you and then fall to the ground, so you should only do this in water
Unlike Dyrnwyn, you cannot use the ship. With Dyrnwyn, at least with the fire cores, there is a metal that is likely used for the sword. Currently, there is no indication that the “Trailer Ship” can be built. If you destroy it, you get the same materials needed for a Longship.
The name of the ship may be an indication that it is a leftover from development. Presumably, the ship is only intended for demonstration purposes and is simply a “trailer” – not for actual use.
However, so far, only about half of the content of Valheim is actually in the game. More content is coming along with at least three new biomes, of which we already know: Mistlands, Ashlands, and the Deep North.
So the “Trailer Ship” might eventually have a purpose, after all, it is already in the game. It would be a shame to leave such a pretty vessel unused.
If you generally like the ships in Valheim but can’t use them as often as you’d like, there is a trick. To sail more often with your Karve or Longship, simply dig a canal across the islands. With the right technique, this can be done almost anywhere and even works for loaded ships.
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The action MMO Warframe is getting new content in spring 2021. We spoke with a player who has over 7,800 hours on the clock. Here’s what she told us about the current status of Warframe.
This is Warframe: Warframe is one of the MMO games that have been on the market for years now and successfully brings one update after another.
Since its release on PC in 2013, the shooter has grown and has been released on Steam, Xbox One, PS4, and Switch. It is also playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S through backward compatibility. Currently, Warframe enjoys about 58,000 active players daily on Steam (as of 1.3.2021, via SteamCharts).
In the game, you take on the role of a “Tenno” who can use the abilities of powerful armors created by a fallen civilization: the Warframes. In action-packed battles of the MMO shooter, you slaughter your way through hordes of enemies to:
Play through the exciting story of Warframe,
Obtain and upgrade new Warframes,
Find stronger weapons, equipment, and mods,
Customize your ship “Orbiter” to your liking,
Collect cosmetic items and become the best-looking Tenno in Warframe.
What’s coming in Warframe: For spring, the developer Digital Extremes has announced new content. There are new enemies, missions, and a new Warframe. Therefore, we asked a Warframe expert from the MeinMMO community about the current status of the game.
Feynrath has spent over 7,800 hours in Warframe on Steam, of which 2,778 hours are pure mission playtime. So she knows the shooter inside out. Here’s what she had to say.
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Here is the trailer for the new content in spring 2021
No end in sight
MeinMMO: What is the current status of Warframe from the perspective of someone who has been playing for a very long time? How is the game doing?
Fey: Actually quite good. The player community is still present. Players come and go like in any other game.
Through Epic, a large wave of new players has come in again. It feels like the average age of players is getting younger. Especially through the Epic Game Store, as many younger players play Fortnite through it.
A lot has changed since the release:
There are more cinematics in the main story, although it is still not fully completable. The game has gained a story over the years. It was completely without one in the beginning.
The content goals have become increasingly larger (for example: Eidolon Fields, Railjack), so the developers couldn’t keep up. Digital Extremes recognized the error and scaled back the size of the content.
Test servers have been implemented to allow players to test already programmed content and provide feedback.
Constant updates continue to regularly bring new Warframes and weapons (Prime Warframes usually every 90 to 120 days).
Otherwise, not much has changed in my view. The status is therefore still stable to good.
Prime Warframes and weapons are particularly stylish versions of the normal Warframes and weapons, which have higher base stats and are generally stronger. While the normal frames are based solely on the special technology of the fallen Orokin civilization, the Prime versions are genuine Orokin technology. Not every Warframe or weapon has a Prime version, but they are gradually being provided by the developers. For example, Octavia Prime was announced in the spring update.
MeinMMO: How is the mood in the community? Do you think players are currently satisfied with the content or not?
Fey: Mixed. There are many players who say that current content should be worked on first until it works mostly bug-free. Especially in Railjack and in some missions, there are still bugs present that have been around for years. According to long-time players, these need to be fixed.
Whether players are satisfied with the content is difficult to say again. New players do not grasp the abundance of content that Warframe offers. Older players quickly figure out what works how and then unlock the content for themselves.
What do the new contents in the spring update offer?
MeinMMO: Warframe developers presented a series of updates for spring 2021. What is your opinion on this as an experienced player? What are the highlights?
Fey: There are three. Railjack update, Corpus Liches, and the new Warframe Sevagoth.
Regarding Railjacks: I’m critical about the Corpus Railjack. Railjacks are huge spaceships with which you can engage in space battles against NPCs. You control them together with other players.
Railjack will receive another overhaul, which I hope will benefit the system. Players will be able to control Railjacks alone with the update, which was not possible before. They can also hire an NPC crew that they can equip.
New missions for the Railjack are also coming. What ends up coming out of it, I can’t say just yet. Railjack is not one of my favorite activities.
Regarding Corpus Liches: The Corpus Liches, special strong enemies, are also rather critical. They are supposed to be easier to handle than the Grineer Liches, but how this will be implemented is still to be seen. Honestly, I’m not particularly looking forward to it, as the Grineer Liches have already taken away a lot of “friends” or “anticipation” from me.
They simply take a long time. To kill them, you need to farm items that are randomly mixed each time. And at the beginning, you don’t know which items you need to kill the Lich.
This could also apply to the new Liches. So it may happen that depending on how well or poorly it goes, you could spend 4 to 5 hours on a single Lich.
The Corpus and the Grineer are two enemy factions in Warframe that you can fight against. The Liches belonging to these factions are special personal enemies that may appear in your missions. These enemies can only be defeated in a very specific and elaborate way.
Regarding the new Warframe: The new Warframe Sevagoth is coming as a quest frame, and I’m actually looking forward to it the most from the entire update. New frame, new gameplay mechanics, something new to color.
The concept is good so far. It is a ghostly Warframe that has a shadow form. The shadow form can be controlled by players and has three unique abilities of its own.
The implementation of the abilities and the frame remains to be seen, as it has only been presented once so far. Often abilities have been changed and adjusted during a testing phase.
Whether this will be a frame that can be completely farmed through the quest (which I would be very happy about) or a frame where only the blueprint comes from the quest is still not clear.
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MeinMMO: Do you think now is a good time to start with Warframe?
Fey: Yes. But that’s actually always the case. With the new tutorial, it has become a little easier for new players to get into the game. Otherwise, the chat is still available for almost any questions and is usually helpful when something comes up.
MeinMMO: What would you recommend to new players who are just now starting in Warframe? Can you give 4-5 different tips?
Fey: Between 4 and 50 would have been easier (laughs). Ok:
Take your time. At first, it’s simply too much information to absorb all at once. The game doesn’t guide you very well after the tutorial, so set yourself a goal like “I will unlock the star map” at the beginning. That helps focus and not feel so lost.
Try to complete missions independently or with a friend of similar experience before the experienced players simply carry you through the missions and you learn nothing. So set the group search to either “Solo” or “Invite only”.
You start with 50 Platinum on PC, which is the premium currency in Warframe. Spend it most sensibly on a Warframe slot and two weapon slots. Cosmetic items can always be acquired later once you have enough Warframes and weapons. Also, the real-money currency in the game is tradable. Just don’t jump into trading too early.
Listen and read. Warframe gives an incredible amount of tips through Lotus and Ordis, mentioned in a “side conversation.” Especially in quests, they tell you exactly what needs to be done to complete the quest.
Everyone was once a beginner. Don’t hesitate to ask questions in the in-game chat. There’s often someone who takes the time for your questions.
Play in a way that you have fun. That’s the most important thing about it all!
By the way, we recommend Warframe as one of the best free shooters in 2021. You can find more in our article:
You can find it here: On the next pages, you will find all 12 focuses that you can equip in Season 13 of Destiny 2. We will start with what you consider the weakest class and move up to the ultimate PvE killer.
You will get a brief overview of the focus, its features, and which Exotics were specifically designed for the class. Since we had a similar survey in 2020, we also presented what has changed since then.
We wish you a lot of fun!
Rank 12 – Arcstrider (Hunter)
Arcstriders land with 65 votes (2.22%) in 12th and last place.
What distinguishes Arcstriders? This subclass represents the agility and skill known by all Guardians and feared by their enemies – no other focus is harder to hit. They wield a staff of pure lightning energy as a weapon.
These specializations have Arc Hunters:
Arc Staff (Way of the Warrior) – The specialization focuses on powerful melee hits and agile evasive maneuvers that complement each other perfectly and charge one another.
Arc Staff (Way of the Wind) – Do you always want your abilities faster than everyone else at hand and be able to escape in any situation? Then this is the specialization for you. Additionally, the closer you come to death, the more dangerous you become.
Whirlwind Shield (Way of the Storm) – With your skills with the Arc Staff, dodging becomes unnecessary. You can block even the strongest attacks and throw them back at your enemies.
Strike like the lightning, be terrifying like the thunder.
Description of the Arcstriders
Use these Exotics:
Raiden Flux: The chest armor significantly improves the duration and damage of your Arc Staff super and lets Hunters whirl across the battlefield almost indefinitely.
Handschlag des Lügners: The gloves turn Hunters into deadly melee fighters who have already beaten Raid bosses with them.
Placement 2020: Last year, the Arc Hunter also took the last rank. Back then it was 9th place with 7.12%.
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In Call of Duty: Warzone there are numerous hidden areas where special items or strong loot await. Some of these areas are now completely accessible with the new Season 2 – for example in Stadium.
What kind of loot spots are these? It’s about the secret rooms in Stadium, which were originally intended for the secret Enigma blueprint of the CR-56 AMAX. Until now, players needed blue keycards to enter these rooms. These cards were scattered throughout the stadium.
Now the rooms can apparently be accessed freely. They are open even without the keycards and are filled with loot. This is shown by the reddit user errlloyd in a short clip:
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What can you find here? Apparently the rooms are full of crates with legendary weapons, killstreaks and equipment. Some users under the post even demand that the creator delete the post again. They see their loot area in danger.
If you want to drop there yourself, you should be careful. It’s likely that word has spread that there is a lot to be gained in Stadium and you will quickly encounter opponents there.
This is the criticism: Players seem to be bothered by the fact that the Easter eggs from Warzone are being removed from the game. This severs the connection to Modern Warfare and shifts Warzone towards Cold War, as user DesignatedDonut1 argues on reddit.
This has been a problem for a while. Already in January, many players were angry about the integration of Cold War. Some of the weapons like the DMR 14 and the MAC-10 that the new installment brought are considered to be much too strong. They demanded that everything be removed again.
On the other hand, reddit user IamMrMacgee argues that the removal of MW Easter eggs is probably more due to the fact that the Verdansk map is soon to be retired. He believes that after the current Outbreak event, there will likely be an end to the map. So far, it looks like everything points to a massive explosion and a new map in April.
Where can I find more loot? Those who want to explore Verdansk a little longer now have even more opportunities to get strong loot with Season 2. There are new silos full of loot that work similarly to the bunkers on the map. Here, too, you don’t need keycards; the silos are simply open.
If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a bit more challenge, you can try to blast through the new zombies on the map. At the shipwreck, you will find a new event where you need to kill 40 zombies. For this, you will receive a yellow keycard that leads you to a special loot crate nearby.
What great loot areas have you discovered?
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Shinies are rare and popular in Pokémon GO. However, there is often the question of why other trainers get a shiny and you don’t. We debunk the myth.
This is what Shinies are: These shiny Pokémon are extremely rare and differ from regular monsters. Instead of the usual color, the Shinies are different in color. They don’t have any special effects from the shiny effect, but they are rare collectibles.
There are some myths surrounding Shinies. The shiny probability varies among different trainers, you get fewer Shinies than others, and generally, new trainers are favored when it comes to Shinies. But is that true?
Shiny probabilities and the background
Why am I not getting any Shinies? To briefly answer this question: Because you simply have no luck.
There is no data suggesting that certain trainers are favored over others. It doesn’t matter whether you just started or have been playing for years. Every trainer has the same chance of getting a shiny.
Shinies usually have different colors, but they are also quite rare.
How likely is a shiny at all? It depends on the shiny. A normal shiny in the wild has a chance of about 1 in 450 to 1 in 512. Analysts are not entirely sure about this.
What is certain is that you have to click at least 450 potential Shinies to have an expected value of 1 for a shiny. This means that while you can get a shiny much earlier, it also means that you may not see a shiny on your screen until well after 450 checks.
However, there are also Shinies that are much easier to obtain. This is because they are only available in raids or hatch from eggs. There are also Pokémon in the wild that are significantly more commonly shiny. These include, for example, Scyther or Pidgeot.
For all details regarding the exact shiny chances of Pokémon and what exceptions exist, you can find out here:
You need to understand this: Just because you clicked on 450 Pokémon of one kind does not guarantee you a shiny. It can also go much worse, and you might only get a shiny after 1000 Pokémon.
It often seems that you have clicked on hundreds of specimens and still did not get a shiny. For this, check the Pokédex before the introduction of a new shiny and remember how many specimens you have already seen. Then go shiny hunting, and if you think a shiny is really overdue, check the Pokédex again. Were those 450 Pokémon you clicked on? If not, then you are not unlucky; you are still well within the probabilities. If so, then you actually had bad luck. Unfortunately, you can’t change that.
Are there tricks for more Shinies? In the console games of Pokémon, you can increase the chance of Shinies. For this, you should only catch one species of Pokémon to increase the chance. Unfortunately, this is not possible in Pokémon GO.
You always have the same probability, which also varies among different monsters. However, you cannot change this chance.
The result is: If you want more Shinies, you have to play more. But even that doesn’t guarantee more Shinies.
Here, we at least give you a few tricks on how to get more encounters with Pokémon, so you generally have more chances for Shinies:
Play in areas where many Pokémon generally spawn and plan your routes along these areas.
Clicking is enough – if you’re not quick at catching, you should rather do shiny checks. Just click on the Pokémon and flee again if it is not shiny.
If you still want to catch the Pokémon, use the catch trick – this helps you catch Pokémon faster and potentially allows you to click on more monsters.
Particularly rare are regional Shinies that you can only catch in specific locations around the world. An overview of all regional Pokémon in the game can be found here:
The YouTuber Corpse Husband has achieved his major breakthrough within a few months. Now he expresses his heartfelt thanks to his fans. They apparently saved him and kept his mother from homelessness.
Who is he? Corpse Husband has been active on YouTube for five years, but only achieved his major breakthrough in the last few months.
He can only play games that require relatively few movements. At least, privately, many things have changed for the better. Thanks to his fans, as he now emphasizes.
No one knows the exact identity of the popular YouTuber.
“A month later, I would have been done”
This is what the YouTuber says: In a stream, Corpse Husband thanked his fans, starting with the words “I want to tell you a little story.”
He then talks about the situation he was in before his streaming career took off: “I would be absolutely at the end right now if I hadn’t come up at the time I did and if you guys hadn’t helped me as much as you have.”
He then addresses his financial situation, which was apparently extremely critical at that time: “I would be completely broke right now, with [all the] medical bills. I’m now paying my mother’s rent, she is physically impaired and can’t work.”
“I would be in medical debt and would constantly be unable to attend my appointments. My mother would be homeless. You guys really came at the right time.”
How close things were for him is revealed again: “It’s crazy for me. A month later, I would have been done. So much crap. The timing couldn’t have been better. So, thank you guys, for everything.”
You can watch the clip from the stream on YouTube at OTV & Friends:
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This is how the breakthrough happened: Corpse Husband stands out with his particularly deep voice and sympathetic demeanor – even though he never shows his face. The first videos published by the now 23-year-old Corpse Husband at 17 occasionally dealt with horror stories sent to him by viewers.
His breakthrough came with the release of the board game Among Us, which he played with major streamers like Valkyrae or PewDiePie. By now, the YouTuber has over 7 million followers.
What do you think of the story? Are you a fan of Corpse Husband? Do you know similar stories? Write them in the comments.
Developer People Can Fly has released an initial mini-update for the demo of Outriders on the servers. What does Patch 1.4 bring? Here are the patch notes.
Just a few days after the release of the Demo of the loot shooter Outriders a first update was released. However, this is more of a mini-update.
The patch notes may suggest that more updates could come before the official release of the game. MeinMMO summarizes everything about Patch 1.4 for you.
What’s in the Outriders demo update
The patch notes: According to People Can Fly, Patch 1.4 does not bring any direct changes to the demo itself. On their official Twitter channel, it merely states that the update brings improvements for fundamental systems.
It literally states: “We are bringing updated builds to PC and Playstation, Xbox will follow later next week. This way we can improve our backend analytics systems that are used for balancing and troubleshooting.”
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What does this mean? Basically, the developers want to prepare to better track which content needs improvement in the future. So it is a kind of preparation for subsequent updates, presumably for both the demo and the release.
When was the update released? Patch 1.4 (1.004.000) was released on February 27 for PS4 and PS5.
Here are the download sizes:
PS4: 220.8 MB
PS5: 314 MB
What about the other platforms? The update should actually have already been applied on PC. However, there is no update available for download on Steam.
The version number has also not changed. It is possible that the update has already been installed in the background for you. The update for Xbox consoles is expected to follow next week.
This is currently unclear. The patch could indicate that more bugs are already being fixed in the demo. The demo has been struggling with some technical issues:
In Pokémon GO there is a new Special Research about the Rocket Boss Giovanni. We will show you all the steps and tell you how to solve them.
What kind of Special Research is this? In line with the Raid Day in Pokémon GO, the Rocket Boss Giovanni has also returned. To defeat him, you must complete the Special Research “Skyward Flight” first.
The research involves battles against Rocket Grunts and in raids. During the Special Research, you can earn a Super Rocket Radar, which gives you the opportunity to encounter Giovanni.
All steps for Skyward Flight in Pokémon GO
This is what the questline looks like: There are a total of 6 stages, each with 3 tasks. After completing a stage, there is always a set of rewards.
Now there’s an overview of all the individual steps awaiting you in the Special Research.
Skyward Flight 1/6:
Task
Reward
Win 1 Raid
15 Poké Balls
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts
3 Hyper Potions
Catch a Shadow Pokémon
3 Revives
Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks, you will receive 10 Razz Berries, 10 Nanab Berries, 10 Hoppip Berries as a reward for completion.
Skyward Flight 2/6:
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon
1 Sun Stone
Land 3 good curveball throws in a row
15 Ultra Balls
Catch 10 Flying-type Pokémon
Encounter with Doduo
Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks, you will receive 1500 XP, 500 Stardust, and 10 Mega Energy for Pidgeot as a reward for completion.
Skyward Flight 3/6:
Task
Reward
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon
30 Mega Energy for Pidgeot
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts
30 Mega Energy for Pidgeot
Earn 3 Candy while walking with your buddy
30 Mega Energy for Pidgeot
Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks, you will receive 2000 XP, a Rocket Radar, and an encounter with Pidgeot as a reward for completion.
Skyward Flight 4/6:
Task
Reward
Defeat Rocket Boss Arlo
1250 XP
Defeat Rocket Boss Cliff
1250 XP
Defeat Rocket Boss Sierra
1250 XP
Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks, you will receive 2500 XP, 1000 Stardust, and a Super Rocket Radar for Giovanni as a reward for completion.
This is how you accomplish the task: Defeating the Rocket Bosses can be quite tricky. We will assist you here with counter guides:
Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks, you will receive 3000 XP, a Charged TM, and a Fast TM as a reward for completion.
This is how you accomplish the task: Here you must fight and defeat Giovanni. To do this, you need strong Pokémon that are effective against him. We show the best monsters against Giovanni in our counter guide:
Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks, you will receive 2 golden Hoppip Berries, 2 silver Razz Berries, and a Raid Pass as a reward for completion.
Stage 6/6 is already automatically completed. Here you can only collect rewards.
What does Giovanni then bring? If you fight Giovanni, the Rocket Boss uses a Shadow Mewtwo until March 1, and afterwards a Shadow Articuno against you. You can catch this Pokémon after a victory.
We recommend that you do not purify Shadow Mewtwo or Articuno, but leave them in their shadow form. They are significantly stronger there, even if the purified form may have better IVs.
Do you need to solve more Special Research tasks? Currently, there is still a Special Research about Shiny Mew. However, you must have been a participant of the Kanto Tour. We will show you all the steps for that here:
The new video of the heroine Hu Tao in Genshin Impact is getting great responses on YouTube. Within hours, it has already amassed over a million views, and a day later it is nearing two million. Particularly, one word seems to delight many players.
What kind of video is it? The video shows a teaser for Hu Tao, the director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Liyue. In the short clip, the lively, cheeky lady is seen trying to scare the viewers a little.
Hu Tao is known as a prankster who enjoys playing tricks, and this is reflected in the video. She is accompanied by a spirit, which apparently also belongs to her skill set in Genshin Impact. We have already summarized the gameplay details about Hu Tao shortly after the trailer’s release.
About seven hours after its release on February 27 at 5:00 AM German time, the video had already garnered over a million views (via PCGamesN). By now (February 28 at 11:30 AM), the counter stands at over 1.9 million. The teaser receives extremely positive ratings of 210,570 upvotes to just 951 downvotes.
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What excites the players so much? Looking at the comments, it quickly becomes clear that many players are simply delighted by Hu Tao’s personality. Her cheeky demeanor seems to be very well received. However, two other details are also frequently mentioned.
The first of these is the word ‘Aiya’. This is a Chinese expression that conveys surprise or frustration or is used when someone is annoyed (like: ‘oops’ or ‘hmpf’). The word itself appears to be cute to many players, and they are delighted by the way Hu Tao pronounces it.
The second detail is Hu Tao’s companion, the little spirit. Players wish for it to be a companion in the game, and they apparently can hardly wait to finally play with it themselves.
Many players complain about patch 9.1 of WoW: Shadowlands, even though it is not out yet. However, Cortyn from MeinMMO is optimistic and explains why.
The BlizzCon was a little over a week ago, and the dust around the new information about World of Warcraft: Shadowlands and the patch 9.1 Chains of Domination is starting to settle.
But while many of you seem dissatisfied with the patch – which at least many comments in the WoW forum and subreddit suggest – I am quite satisfied. Patch 9.1 delivers everything I expected from the update.
But let me break that down for you in detail.
Sanctum of Domination – 10 Bosses Again
The centerpiece of patch 9.1 Chains of Domination will be the Sanctum of Domination; a new raid with a total of 10 bosses.
Especially, Blizzard is really stepping up here, even though the raid Castle Nathria was already quite good. If you listen to the community here, the general opinion seems to be that Castle Nathria was the best “first raid” that World of Warcraft has ever had in an expansion.
The Sanctum of Domination will have 10 bosses – just like Castle Nathria.
The fact that there will be big characters like Kel’Thuzad and Sylvanas Windrunner makes me even more excited.
Another raid with 10 bosses is quite extensive, promises an exciting “World First” race and enough content for players like me who enjoy raiding normal and heroic.
Of course, we still don’t know if the fights will be as cool as those from Castle Nathria. But the sheer number of bosses suggests that the Sanctum of Domination will be interesting for several months if the balancing is somewhat right.
The Story – Anduin Just Arthas 2.0?
It is also frequently read that the story writers from Blizzard are out of ideas and simply recycle old ones. This criticism is mainly directed at the latest cinematic “King’s Ransom”.
The transformation of Anduin as the jailer’s servant is dismissed by some mockingly as “Arthas 2.0” or “Arthas, but ordered from Wish.” This comes alongside the criticism that they are pulling out old stories instead of continuing the narrative.
And I truly do not understand this criticism. Of course, Anduin in his current position is something like Arthas 2.0. That was precisely the point of it all. Because the first Lich Kings (Ner’zhul, Arthas, and Bolvar) did not yield the results the jailer wanted, Anduin was now shaped into a weapon.
Just Arthas 2.0 – Yes … and no.
This is not “unimaginative” or “recycling” – but the logical next step for the jailer’s goals. He improves his methods, becomes more powerful, and exerts stronger control.
In addition to the raid, there’s also a new dungeon. Tazavesh will be a “mega-dungeon”, a smaller raid for 5 players in terms of size. It revolves around the Brokers and a secret market where the Brokers auction off various items.
The second part is then a wild chase to stop a particularly ambitious Broker from using a powerful relic from Azeroth.
There are voices saying that Tazavesh does not fit into the story of patch 9.1. And that is fundamentally true, just as Mechagon did not fit into the Nazjatar update back then.
Tazavesh is about the Brokers.
But it doesn’t have to. Tazavesh can be a nice “B-plot” and as the developers revealed, the mega-dungeon is intentionally meant to contrast with the darker storyline of patch 9.1.
This way, there are also some amusing, colorful contents and not just depressive darkness in the clutches of the jailer.
Long-term, the mega-dungeon is also good for players. Because by patch 9.2, you could expect that Tazavesh will return in the form of two new “Mythic+” dungeons, thus expanding the available dungeon pool from 8 to 10.
This benefits everyone who likes to complete mythic keystones and wants more variety.
Covenant Campaign, Soulbinds, and More
In addition to the two big content pieces for groups, there are also new contents for solo players. The small sub-zone of Korthia continues the Covenant campaigns, bringing new one-time and daily quests with fresh story in a new area.
Additionally, there are pets, mounts, and other collectible items. So basically a paradise for collectors, as it has been the case in Shadowlands so far.
Also, the existing Covenant features will be expanded. Soulbinds will get new abilities, the media will become stronger, and there may even be some brand new media.
New sets for all Covenants are also available.
The previously effective system of reputation (also called fame) remains unchanged. With 40 new fame levels, there is again progress to unlock. Latecomers won’t have to wait long but can catch up to the current point.
There’s little for me to complain about here. Experiencing something new each week and gradually getting stronger has been a positive experience – at least for me. Oh, and we are unlocking flying too.
Of course, there are still a number of unknown factors. It is quite possible that some of the new features will turn out to be less than expected.
If Torghast only gets 2-3 new cosmetic items with low drop chance, then I would see that more negatively.
The release date is also uncertain. Even if I calculate optimistically, I wouldn’t expect a release before the end of May – probably rather late in June.
This is likely to show that the COVID-19 pandemic has indeed caused some delays for the WoW team. But honestly, I can live with that, as it leaves plenty of time to earn some of the rewards that are already available in Shadowlands.
Primarily, however, I am optimistic. This is because Shadowlands is more popular than many of the previous expansions. In my opinion, the developers are on a pretty good path with Shadowlands – so why change the formula when small adjustments are completely sufficient?
But what do you think about it? What are you looking forward to and what annoys you about patch 9.1?
Usually, raids in Destiny 2 can be attempted with a maximum of six Guardians. Now players have discovered a glitch that allows you to start with more people.
What is this glitch? Normally, raids in Destiny are designed for groups of six players. With the help of a bug in the player matchmaking, players can now also start a raid with up to 12 Guardians.
In dungeons and nightfalls, smaller groups allow for up to 9 players. This is not the first glitch of this kind. In July 2020, Guardians ended up with up to 20 other players in a strike.
Apparently, the glitch has been in the game for a while (via Forbes.com), but it’s only now becoming widely known. How does it work?
Have you ever wanted to take down a raid boss with 12 people?
Timing is key
This is how the glitch works: To start the raid with 12 players, you must join through the matchmaking feature. Timing is crucial here.
You must join another player at the start of the desired activity with your team.
This must happen just when the timer counts down to 0 before the start.
This works best if you join directly with a team of 6 or 3 players instead of individually. Then only the group leader has to catch the right moment.
The easiest way to do this on PC is through the join codes, as you just have to enter the code and confirm at the right moment. The glitch also works on consoles, although it seems to be significantly more difficult there.
In the YouTube video by Cheese Forever, you can see how this looks:
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If your timing is right, you can participate in raids with up to 12 players, and in Nightfall and dungeons with up to 9 Guardians.
However, you should hurry if you want to try this out. The community manager has already commented on the glitch on Twitter. Bungie is likely aware of the glitch and will probably fix it as soon as possible.
Under the community manager’s comment, however, many players wish that this does not happen. They celebrate the opportunity to start raids with more Guardians.
What do you think of the glitch? Have you discovered it yet? Should it stay in the game, or will raids then become too easy? Do you want a general increase in group sizes?
