In Fortnite: Battle Royale you need to find the black box of a crashed airplane. This is part of the challenges of week 9 in Season 5. We show you where to find the sought part.
What kind of task is this? In week 9 of Season 5 – Chapter 2, new challenges are active again that you need for leveling up the Battle Pass for Season 5.
To complete the task quickly and earn experience points for it, we show you where the black box is located.
Where is the location? The crashed airplane and thus the black box you are looking for are located on an island near Coral Castle.
Here you can see the location of the black box on the Season 5 map:
The marked point shows where the crashed airplane and the black box are located
Find the Black Box
You need to look here: The crashed airplane is scattered in several pieces across the island. The black box should appear between the pieces of the airplane. For orientation, you see a larger bush located right behind it.
How to complete the challenge: To finish the challenge, you need to interact with the black box once you find it. Be careful, as many players might be trying to complete the same task, which could lead to some fights.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
In this YouTube video, you can see exactly where the black box is located on the island
If you found the box and interacted with it, the task should be completed. Experience points should be credited to you as a reward, which will level you up further.
This also gives you a boost for your Battle Pass so you can quickly unlock the cool skins, cosmetics, and V-Bucks from the Pass. If you want to earn even more XP, you should check out our level guide, where you can find some tips on how to level up faster.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The studio behind the battle royale game ‘Darwin Project’ (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is in serious turmoil. An insider report has led to the suspension of the creative director and the CEO taking a leave of absence while an internal investigation is underway. It concerns a culture of sexism and sexual harassment.
What a scandal! On January 25, a lengthy insider report about ‘Scavengers Studio’ appeared on GamesIndustry.biz. They are known for the now-failed battle royale game ‘Darwin Project’. It was inspired by ‘Hunger Games’. The studio is currently working on ‘Season’, an adventure game.
GamesIndustry states they spoke with 9 employees and former employees of the studio in Montreal.
The main problem apparently lies with 2 individuals, the founders of the studio:
the creative head Simon Darveau
indirectly the head of the studio, Amélie Lemarche
Both are said to have been in a romantic relationship during the time when difficulties arose.
One employee is quoted as saying:
They told us: You can talk to us. But everyone knew, you cannot say anything against the founders; otherwise, you’re in trouble.
An anonymous source
Darveau reportedly had a group of favorites, especially programmers: he did not let anything happen to them. He regarded them as indispensable. However, they were toxic and nasty to others, especially to the QA testers and community management.
There are no processes to create a good game
Furthermore, it is said that while Darveau is good at creating a concept for games, exciting the team and publishers to bring in money, the execution of the game is lacking:
In every game, it follows the same pattern: He builds a vision of the game, sells it to the team in a way that they are excited, then sells it to the publisher. But there is no design, no concrete plan, and in the end, no game.
People are working on a game and doing their best, but the entire company is built around the idea: We create prototypes, sell them to publishers, and repeat that. There is no goal to create a qualitatively good game; there are no processes.
An anonymous source
Darwin Project entered Early Access on Steam and Xbox on March 9, 2018. The release for PS4, Xbox One, and PC was on January 14, 2020. However, on May 13, 2020, the studio announced that they would no longer continue development on Darwin Project.
Studio reacts with harsh measures
This is how the studio reacts: In a statement, it now says:
the creative head Simon Darveau is suspended indefinitely
an independent company will be commissioned to investigate the working atmosphere – the report will then be transparently shared with all employees
also Amélie Lamarche, the head of the studio, is taking a leave of absence until the incident is clarified
The discussion about a sexist climate in video game studios had already peaked in 2018 when an insider report described the studio ‘Riot Games’ (League of Legends) as a kind of boys’ club where women were mistreated and held back. This caused a significant stir at the time.
The allegation is that Darveau mistreated women. He allegedly did not take them seriously and doubted their competence. There were also incidents of sexual harassment.
Those who speak against the founders are in trouble
Anyone wanting to complain about this would normally have to go to HR. But the small studio had no one for the job back then, so people would have to complain directly to the head about the sexist treatment. However, she was with Darveau, so they couldn’t approach her.
It is said that Lamarche radiated the vibe: ‘I support women in gaming’ – but in reality, that was not the case. She did not intervene when Darveau made inappropriate jokes or yelled at people. And this is said to have happened frequently. There are reports of a ‘culture of yelling’ in meetings, and that people were so torn apart that it could be heard in the hallway.
There’s a rumor that Darveau had an affair with a female employee. The head found out and the employee then stopped coming to work. However, no one could really confirm the story.
Particularly at company parties, the creative head apparently often got out of hand. A lot of alcohol was involved.
One employee is quoted as saying:
They told us: You can talk to us. But everyone knew, you cannot say anything against the founders; otherwise, you’re in trouble.
An anonymous source
Darveau reportedly had a group of favorites, especially programmers: he did not let anything happen to them. He regarded them as indispensable. However, they were toxic and nasty to others, especially to the QA testers and community management.
There are no processes to create a good game
Furthermore, it is said that while Darveau is good at creating a concept for games, exciting the team and publishers to bring in money, the execution of the game is lacking:
In every game, it follows the same pattern: He builds a vision of the game, sells it to the team in a way that they are excited, then sells it to the publisher. But there is no design, no concrete plan, and in the end, no game.
People are working on a game and doing their best, but the entire company is built around the idea: We create prototypes, sell them to publishers, and repeat that. There is no goal to create a qualitatively good game; there are no processes.
An anonymous source
Darwin Project entered Early Access on Steam and Xbox on March 9, 2018. The release for PS4, Xbox One, and PC was on January 14, 2020. However, on May 13, 2020, the studio announced that they would no longer continue development on Darwin Project.
Studio reacts with harsh measures
This is how the studio reacts: In a statement, it now says:
the creative head Simon Darveau is suspended indefinitely
an independent company will be commissioned to investigate the working atmosphere – the report will then be transparently shared with all employees
also Amélie Lamarche, the head of the studio, is taking a leave of absence until the incident is clarified
The discussion about a sexist climate in video game studios had already peaked in 2018 when an insider report described the studio ‘Riot Games’ (League of Legends) as a kind of boys’ club where women were mistreated and held back. This caused a significant stir at the time.
Bethesda has released a new patch for Fallout 76. This increases the storage box capacity by a whopping 50%. Ideal when you find a weapon that you will definitely use someday in the future…
What does the update change? With the latest update from January 26, 2021, the developers have increased the storage box capacity to 1,200. This makes the storage three times larger than at launch:
The storage is used to store various items – weapons, armor, important junk, or even more important ammunition. It quickly accumulates a lot, especially if you don’t want to part with anything.
Why are they doing this? The size of the storage has been a topic in the community since the release of Fallout 76, and players have repeatedly demanded a higher limit or even the abolition of a limit.
There is obviously too much to collect in the world, and all you collectors out there don’t want to part with your weapons that you probably will never use. Fortunately, you can now cheerfully continue collecting, at least until the new limit.
Anyone looking to break free from their bad habits can find our useful guide on how to properly organize your inventory here on MeinMMO. The new patch even includes additional practical tools.
Larger storage box and improved inventory
This is also changing: Together with the larger storage, changes to the inventory system of Fallout 76 and player shops are being introduced. The changes summarized:
The inventory now features the tabs “New”, “Armor”, and “Food/Drink” for better overview
For stacked items, the total weight is now displayed, so you know exactly how much the items weigh
On the map, you can now see how many legendary items with one, two, or three stars a player offers in their shop
Additionally, there is a new color code for camps that should help color-blind players better recognize where they can place buildings and where they cannot. This is another step by Bethesda to invite players with disabilities.
There are also several bug fixes, improvements to daily operations, and new offerings in the Atom Shop. You can find the complete patch notes on the official Bethesda website.
What’s next? The game is currently experiencing its first season about the Steel Brotherhood, which narrates the origin story of the legendary faction. The story will unfold for a while longer, and you can witness how the knights in shining power armor rise to the power they already hold in the other Fallout titles.
2020 was already a strong year for Fallout 76, and 2021 will build on it to make the game even better. In our analysis, you can learn exactly what’s next for Fallout 76 in 2021.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In League of Legends, the new Patch 11.3 will be released next week. This will primarily weaken junglers, both in items and some champions directly. We reveal what changes exactly.
What happens in Patch 11.3? On Twitter, Gameplay Design Director Mark Yetter shared details about the new patch. Notably, many strong junglers will be weakened:
The champion Ivern has had the highest win rate of all junglers since Patch 10.25. With a 54.92% win rate in games, he is particularly strong in Patch 11.2 (via OP.gg).
Following him are the champions Olaf (54.86%) and Elise (54.4%).
Additionally, the junglers Rammus, Pantheon, Udyr, and Taliyah will be affected in the patch.
In addition to the champions, some jungle items will also be weakened, including Goredrinker, Sterak’s Gage, and Deadman’s Plate.
This could significantly shake up the jungle meta and strengthen other champions.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
When will Patch 11.3 be released? According to the current rhythm, Patch 11.3 should be released on February 3, 2021.
Olaf will feel the nerfs the hardest
What exactly changes for the junglers?
Ivern will now receive 85 health instead of 95 with each level-up. Additionally, the shield from “E” at maximum level has been reduced from 220 to 200.
Olaf’s base health will be reduced from 597 to 575. Furthermore, his attack speed will now increase only from 0 to 70% based on missing health instead of 0 to 100%.
For Elise, the damage from “Q” in human form has been reduced from 180 to 160. The attack speed from “W” in spider form has been reduced from 60 to 140% to 60 to 100%.
Udyr’s damage from the aura of his ability “R” has been reduced from 50 to 300 to 50 to 275.
Taliyah’s movement speed will be increased from 12 to 40% to 20 to 45%, but her “Q” will only deal 80% damage to monsters after the first hit instead of 100%.
Pantheon will now deal only 70% damage to monsters with his “Q”. Additionally, the cooldown will increase from 10 to 13 seconds at the start.
What changes for the items used by junglers?
Deadman’s Plate now provides only 400 health instead of 475.
Goredrinker will now heal only 8% instead of 12% of missing health.
The shield from Sterak’s Gage is reduced from 200 to 100. Additionally, the duration has been adjusted from 5 to 4 seconds.
What does this mean concretely? The changes hit the champion Olaf particularly hard. In nearly every item build, he relies on Goredrinker and Sterak’s Gage. In the late game, one will especially notice the lack of attack speed and healing from Goredrinker.
Other junglers also lose strength, but none as significantly as Olaf.
Ivern is used in only about 2% of all games, but has the highest win rate among all junglers at nearly 55%.
These champions benefit from the changes
Although the adjustments with Patch 11.3 primarily target junglers, not all of them are negatively affected. We reveal 3 champions who could take the lead in the jungle.
Graves: The new patch has virtually no effect on Graves. He is not only one of the strongest but also one of the most popular junglers in the game.
Since he primarily builds AD items, he is unaffected by the changes to the items; on the contrary, Immortal Shieldbow, his mythic item, even receives a slight buff of 5 AD and 5% attack speed.
Skarner: Skarner is currently ranked 4th among the most successful junglers in Patch 11.2 (via OP.gg). He is also hardly affected by the update. Only Deadman’s Plate has been regularly built on him.
Skarner is currently a rather unusual jungler. He is chosen in only about 1% of all games and is banned even less often. It is possible that he will experience a rise with Patch 11.3.
Evelynn: Evelynn is right in the middle among junglers in nearly all areas, whether it be picks, bans, or win rate. However, the upcoming nerfs do not change anything for her.
Her strongest counters, Rammus and Udyr, will both be weaker in the new patch, which automatically strengthens Evelynn.
In LoL Wild Rift, one of the strongest junglers; in the PC version, currently just in the middle.
Although there is a minimal adjustment to the Staff of Flowing Water, which makes the mythic item even better, the missing 10 AP will hardly make a difference.
Additionally, the item Imperial Mandate will not be weakened. That is the reason why Maokai is currently so popular:
The MMORPG Elyon has introduced a new class called the Slayer. Here’s what the new swordsman can do.
What it’s about: Elyon is an action MMORPG from South Korea and was originally announced as Ascent: Infinite Realm. However, the game was revamped and is now called Elyon. The developer behind the game is Bluehole, known for games like PUBG and TERA.
The combat system relies on super fast gameplay and resembles games like TERA or Black Desert. This is also demonstrated by the new class that has just been introduced. The Slayer can best be described as a classic swordsman. He joins the 5 other classes of Elyon.
In a trailer, the developers introduce the new character:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
When will Slayer be available in the game? According to the official website, Slayer will be available on the Korean servers starting February 3, 2021.
When is Elyon coming to Europe? The MMORPG is set to launch in Europe and the USA in the second half of 2021, so sometime between June and December of this year.
What we know about the new class: The trailer showcases fast-paced gameplay where the Slayer slashes through monsters with a powerful two-handed sword. You can also see his special ability “Doom,” which is a kind of rage mode in which the Slayer deals more damage. However, not much more is known so far.
An interesting detail is that there is already a class named Slayer in TERA, which also wields a two-handed sword. Overall, Elyon looks like a modern TERA.
This is not surprising, as it comes from the same development studio. The MMORPG invites players to explore a fantastic world, crafting, character creation, and housing, similar to what was seen in TERA. However, the game pace is significantly faster.
Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait before you can play the Slayer on European servers.
What else we know about Elyon: In addition to the fast combat system, the focus is on PvP battles with up to 300 players. Two factions fight against each other in the game for domination in Elyon, the namesake world of the game.
There will also be aerial combat with airships, although it won’t play a huge role. Additionally, there are dungeon runs.
What do you think of the new class? Are you interested in Elyon, or is it just another MMORPG that will pass you by?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Pokémon GO has announced 3 new features that are set to be introduced soon. They are all meant to enhance the gameplay experience.
What has been announced: Niantic has made a huge announcement for the events in February. New raid bosses, spotlight hours, and events have been confirmed.
Additionally, there was another announcement: 3 new features are set to be introduced as “Quality-of-life updates.” We will present them to you here.
How Pokémon GO is set to improve in the future
Changes to PokéStop submissions: A gallery of images will be added that shows the PokéStops and gyms that you and other trainers have submitted.
This way, you can track which PokéStops made it into the game thanks to the community. You can take inspiration from those and make similar suggestions that have a good chance of being approved.
The feature will be tested in New Zealand starting February 9 and is set to be rolled out gradually worldwide.
How you can celebrate level-ups: With level 50, new levels have been introduced, allowing trainers who have long been at level 40 to celebrate level-ups again.
Niantic makes it easier to celebrate and share these achievements. A social sharing feature is set to be introduced so you can let your friends know that you have reached a new level.
This adjustment saves you valuable minutes: Thousands of trainers will likely be happy about these adjustments: soon, legendary and mythical Pokémon can be sent in bulk. Previously, they had to be selected and sent individually.
Especially annoying is the case with the Meltan box. There, you catch 60 Meltan in an hour, and each one has to be sent individually. Soon, this will be a thing of the past.
Thus, you save a lot of time and can send normal, legendary, mythical, and costumed Pokémon in bulk. Only shinies cannot be sent in bulk.
The biggest streamer for Destiny 2 on Twitch is Sean “Gladd” Gallagher, a gifted PvE player. Right now, he’s in trouble: A statement from April 2020 is coming back to haunt him. A user posted it to his partner DXRacer: The company has parted ways with Gladd. He now condemns the cancel culture on the internet. Whoever snitched on him is a pussy.
This is Gladd: Sean Gallagher is by far the biggest streamer for Destiny 2 on Twitch. He has made a name for himself as an excellent PvE player and is known to be incredibly relentless and persistent, even to the point of self-sacrifice.
When something special happens in Destiny 2, you will find Gladd in the front row. In January 2020, he feverishly worked on a puzzle and earned tens of thousands of US dollars.
Tasteless joke about sex with hamsters
What is the statement about? In April 2020, Gladd posted a statement on Twitter. The worst part about having sex with a hamster is that there’s blood everywhere. He would now have to buy a new one. That would somehow be number 13. It annoys him.
Why is he facing backlash? A user contacted Gladd and said, “Do you remember the statement about the hamster?” Then he shared an email from the marketing department of DXRacer.
The user apparently reported Gladd to DXRacer: He shared Gladd’s hamster tweet with the gaming chair company. DXRacer is a manufacturer of gaming chairs, which acts as a sponsor for Gladd.
They then wrote: They love animals. Gladd’s behavior violates the brand’s values. They distance themselves from the statement, find it completely wrong, and decided to part ways with Gladd.
“He must have always eaten alone in school!”
This is how the streamer reacts: Gladd then posted on Twitter rather abruptly: “Fuck these internet cancel culture sheep. He must have always eaten alone in school. Pussies!”
He does not regret what he said at all. He does not apologize for anything. He is tired of being judged by people.
Two days later, he had calmed down a bit. Then he called on his fans to behave. They would now go after people who attack him. The fans only wanted to defend him, but that’s not okay.
He thinks that although this cancel culture is bullshit, it’s an even bigger mistake to go after others. He does not want that either.
These are the consequences now: Gladd should have known how sensitive the internet is when it comes to animals: There is a warning example on Twitch with Alinity.
In the last few days, Gladd has lost several hundred followers on Twitch, and on Twitter, he has lost nearly 1000 followers. So there is at least a small backlash for his outburst.
But overall, he will surely feel the loss of the sponsor the most. “DXRacer” is still number 1 on his list of companies he is associated with. He will probably have to revise that list.
Gladd is a streamer known for his exceptionally good business sense and knows how to leverage his position as a top PvE player in Destiny 2:
A new MMORPG has launched with Kingdoms in Chaos, which will be released on Steam and puts you in the role of monsters or killers.
What is Kingdoms in Chaos? The MMORPG launched in Early Access on January 25 was inspired by the classic Ultima Online. This means you will find yourself in a sandbox world with block graphics, where you can forge your own path.
You can fight monsters in the wilderness and dungeons or simply be a craftsman who manufactures weapons for the warriors. Particularly ambitious players even have the chance to rise to become the ruler of their own city.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Kingdoms in Chaos is a sandbox MMORPG in the style of Ultima Online.
Do you prefer to be monsters or killers?
What is special about the game? Kingdoms in Chaos asks you whether you want to be a monster or a killer. You have the choice to be a human or elf or embody a monster race like orcs or undead. Monsters and humans/elves coexist in this world and must get along.
Furthermore, PvP plays an important role. It is possible that you play a treacherous killer who only aims to attack other players.
This is how you play: You can purchase the MMORPG directly via Steam for 9.99 euros and get started right away. However, keep in mind that it is still an Early Access version.
How is the MMORPG received? The rating on Steam is currently 81% and “Positive”. Players feel it strongly resembles the successful Oldschool RuneScape rather than Ultima Online. However, this is well received. But there is still plenty to do. The developer himself stated that the Early Access version is still full of bugs and not all content has been integrated. Graphically, Kingdoms in Chaos is no longer up to date.
Here we summarize a few voices from Steam for you:
TTVMadDing writes (via Steam): “The idea is not bad at all. There is still a lot of work to be done, and it needs more content and bug fixes. But it is still an Early Access game.”
Kresnaut says (via Steam): “Great game. Not complete, but it reminds me of Runescape from back in the day. Some systems do not work or need to be implemented; it is early access, so what do you expect?”
Peekayboo has some criticism (via Steam): “The movements and interactions are really bad and probably keep most from enjoying the game.”
Players definitely see potential in the MMORPG. However, there is still much to be done in the game. Those who want to join now must live with bugs and little content.
What do you think about Kingdoms in Chaos? Is that a game that interests you?
A player confronted a cheater in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The cheater shamelessly admits to using hacks and seems unconcerned about the consequences of a report.
What happened? The reddit user theHugoat posted a clip where he confronts a cheater. He reviewed all his killcams and is sure: he is using an aimbot and a wallhack – cheats that give him unfair advantages.
When confronted, the accused calmly replies: “Yeah, I hack. Do you think they look at the damn reports? No.” The information he provided is incorrect anyway, which means his account cannot be marked as a cheater. “No one gets caught, bro.”
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The software he uses to cheat costs him just $9 (about €7.43). He implies with a question that there are dozens of cheaters who can afford it, which is why everyone does it. The video generates a sour mood in the corresponding thread.
Cheater mocks, players are angry
Here’s how players react: Many users on reddit seem to agree with the cheater. No one is doing anything against the scammers. The comment with the most upvotes comes from JohnBoy200, who writes:
“They do something if you have an offensive name, but I really don’t think they care about cheaters. It would cost them money to investigate, while names can be seen immediately. CoD is a cheater’s paradise.”
Several users agree with JohnBoy200 and feel abandoned in the fight against cheaters. They claim that even the pros cheat in tournaments and indeed, there was recently a cheater scandal in a $250,000 tournament.
However, they find it important that cheaters are still reported so that perhaps something will happen.
Is really nothing being done? The claim that reports are not investigated, however, seems to not be entirely true. In the past, there have been several reports that thousands of cheaters have been banned from the games.
Just at the end of 2020, Modern Warfare and Warzone banned over 200,000 cheaters. But according to the players, that is not enough. There are still too many of them. The fight against hacks and cheats continues.
How do you currently experience the cheat problem in CoD Cold War and Warzone? Is it really that extreme? Let us know in the comments, along with other readers of MeinMMO.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
You will soon be able to return to the dark world of Warhammer. The mobile MMORPG Warhammer: Odyssey has a release date. But PC players should also take a look.
When will the game be released? The developers announced on Twitter that the release of Warhammer: Odyssey is planned for February 22. Unless something comes up. The team wants to explain in the coming weeks which countries will receive the mobile MMORPG at what time.
You complete many quests, including side missions from NPCs
During these quests, you will encounter familiar characters from the Warhammer world
You explore places like the city of Marienburg or the Drakwald Forest, known from the Warhammer universe
It is possible to found a Mercenary Company, which is a guild
Why should PC players check out the MMORPG? Even though Warhammer Odyssey is a mobile game, it is still interesting for PC players. For example, there is no autoplay, as is the case with some other mobile MMORPGs.
https://youtu.be/ifpA4fQu4y8
This is what Warhammer: Odyssey looks like on mobile.
However, for Warhammer fans, it might still be worth a look, as it is an online game with the official license.
What payment model will be used? Warhammer: Odyssey will be released as a free-to-play game that you can download for your Android or iOS smartphone at launch. The developers plan to regularly release content updates.
In Pokémon Go, Team GO Rocket is launching a major attack in February. This means for you, altered spawns, new raid bosses, and more battles with goons.
What’s coming: Team GO Rocket is about to launch a major offensive. The villains are said to celebrate extravagantly in February – what reason they have for this, we will find out ourselves at the Rocket Event 2021 …
During the event, you can look forward to special field research, a time-limited research, bonuses, and a ton of Team Rocket-inspired Pokémon in eggs, raids, and the wild.
These are the important times: It starts on Tuesday, February 2nd at 10 a.m. local time. You have until Sunday, February 7th at 8 p.m. to participate, and then the Rocket Event ends.
Team GO Rocket sends other crypto Pokémon into battle during the event
Everything about event spawns and Rocket goons
These monsters will spawn: In line with Team Rocket’s devious plans, you will mainly find more Poison and Dark-type Pokémon in the wild.
Golbat
Chinchou
Smogon
Ariados
Baldorfish
Sniebel
Houndour
Blanas
Skuntank
Pionskora
Toxiped
What about Rocket goons? The Rocket goons are supposed to attack PokéStops more frequently during the event and more balloons are expected to appear. The Pokémon you have to fight against will change during the event.
This change is also expected to persist after the event. If you defeat a Rocket boss during the event period, you will have a chance to receive special gift stickers.
You can catch these crypto Pokémon after battles with goons:
Quiekel
Nasgnet
Stollunior
Seemops
Lilep
Anorith
What you need to know about egg hatching
This bonus is active: Throughout the event, the hatch distance for all eggs placed in the incubator is halved. If you place an egg in an incubator by Sunday, February 7th, 7:59 p.m., you will benefit from the reduced hatch distance even after the event.
What about the research? Currently, we do not know what the event-exclusive field research and the limited research will look like or what the rewards will be. Niantic only announced that trainers can look forward to it. Could we possibly expect another encounter with Giovanni?
Are you excited about the invasion of Team GO Rocket and eager to knock out some goons? Let us know in the comments.
The currently running field research with Ho-Oh from the Johto event continues to be active. Here too, you will have to deal with Team GO Rocket. You can find more about this here on MeinMMO: Pokémon GO: Quests, raids, and a surprise for the Johto event
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
CD Projekt Red has banned a mod for their game Cyberpunk 2077. With the mod, players could engage in something similar to sex with Johnny Silverhand. He is the character portrayed by Hollywood star Keanu Reeves. The company states: Players can have fun with fictional characters, but it is different with real people.
This was the mod: Sex mods in games have been known since the legendary ‘Hot Coffee’ mod from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in 2004. It unlocked scenes that were already in the game. The mod for Cyberpunk 2077 in question was merely a “Model Swap” and was distributed on “Nexus Mods” by a modder named Catmino.
This was a rather odd situation. No animations or voices were adjusted; it was simply an inappropriate skin over the character. The US site Kotaku writes: “That was more rough work” that was done on the mod.
The crucial segment of the video starts at 2:41 and shows the mod in action:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
This is now the ban: CD Projekt Red has closed this specific mod and provided a statement to PC Gamer explaining why they did it:
“Our most important rule regarding user-generated content, especially game mods, is: It must not harm others.
Model swaps can be seen as harmful, especially when it comes to explicit situations, particularly when it involves people who have allowed us to use their likeness to create characters in Cyberpunk 2077.
When creators make their fan content, they should ensure they have the permission of all parties involved. There may be more than just us at CD Projekt Red.
For characters that we have created for Cyberpunk 2077, we generally allow you to modify the game and have fun. However, when it comes to models based on real people who we have invited to be included, we kindly ask you to refrain from putting them in situations that could be seen as offensive. Unless you have their explicit permission for that.”
The modder should have asked Keanu Reeves beforehand if it was okay for him to be placed over the face of a sex worker.
As with many major games, part of the player base in Cyberpunk 2077 likely has a desire to get closer to the main characters. Those familiar with this kind of thing anticipated that Cyberpunk 2077 would evoke such desires:
With the new story “Gates of Oblivion” and the associated expansion Blackwood, the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) kicked off the year 2021. There were reports on the current player count of all registered accounts and how many new players were added in 2020. Zenimax Online has every reason to be happy, as the online game boasts nearly 18 million players.
How is ESO doing? During the presentation of “Gates of Oblivion” and the Blackwood expansion on January 26, Game Director Matt Firor spoke about the current state of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. He had good news to share and proudly announced the current player numbers:
Matt Firor stated that the 18 million player mark will be surpassed soon. At the time of the announcement, it stood at 17.959 million.
According to Matt Firor, three million new players joined in 2020.
The community of The Elder Scrolls Online has never been stronger!
Matt Firor, Game Director The Elder Scrolls Online
What do these numbers indicate? The nearly 17 million refers to the players who own an ESO account. It is not the number of actually active fans. Still, 18 million is quite impressive. The number shows how successful and popular the MMORPG is.
Furthermore, Matt Firor explained that The Elder Scrolls Online is the most successful game of the past four years from Bethesda, based on these numbers.
During the Oblivion livestream, the player counts of ESO were displayed.
This is why ESO is so successful
What is behind it? The Elder Scrolls Online boasts a vast game world, deep lore, and plenty of good quests. Additionally, it provides an easy entry for newcomers, who can choose where they want to start in the world.
There is regularly new content. Each year, a major story unfolds, spanning multiple DLCs and a substantial expansion. In 2020, this was Greymoor, which took fans to snowy Skyrim. This was a major hit for ESO, as The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim from 2011 remains one of the most popular single-player RPGs. Being able to return to this land in the MMORPG ESO and visit many familiar places offered a nostalgic experience.
Another point is that ESO can be played on consoles like PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The controls are very tailored for the controller. As there are not as many MMORPGs on consoles as on PC, Zenimax Online hits the mark with ESO.
Are there still problems? ESO has been plagued by performance issues for some time, which are also related to the high player numbers. However, Zenimax announced during the Oblivion event that they plan to provide new servers this year and work on the issues.
Pokémon GO has provided a detailed overview of all events in February 2021. We show you the spotlight hours, legendary Pokémon, and the research breakthrough.
This is what happened: Niantic has given us an accurate overview of the events in the coming month. There will be spotlight hours and changing raid bosses again. Additionally, Niantic distributes a gift every week.
To ensure you know exactly what is happening, we provide you with an overview of all announcements.
Research Breakthrough in February 2021
What is included in the research breakthrough? From February 1st at 10:00 PM, you will receive Snorlax in the research breakthrough. You can obtain the normal-type Pokémon until March 1st at 10:00 PM.
The research breakthrough is available when you complete field research for 7 days.
Is Snorlax worth it? The Pokémon is a solid gym defender, and a strong specimen is never a bad thing. After the Kanto Tour at the end of February, the Pokémon will also be available as shiny. So you might also receive it as shiny from the breakthrough in the last days of February.
All Legendary Pokémon in February 2021
This is the list: This month, a total of 8 legendary Pokémon will be available. We will show you who is waiting for you:
You will encounter Entei in level 5 raids until January 31st at 10:00 AM
Raikou appears from January 31st at 10:00 AM and stays until February 4th at 10:00 AM
Then Suicune will follow in the legendary raids and will be available until February 9th at 10:00 AM
From February 9th, Latias and Latios will be in level 5 raids. They will remain in the raids until February 20th at 9:00 AM
Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Mewtwo will then appear in the legendary raids from February 20th at 9:00 AM until March 1st at 8:00 AM
Additionally, Niantic gives a preview of the mega Pokémon that will appear in February. From February 9th, there will be a surprising monster – so we might expect a new mega evolution.
This is surprising: It was previously assumed that Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Mewtwo would only be available in raids during the Kanto Tour weekend. However, they actually stay in the legendary raids for over a week, giving you a better chance to catch the coveted shinies.
These are the events: This month there will again be a spotlight hour every Tuesday. Each will have a corresponding bonus. Here is the overview:
February 2: Rattata will be the exclusive Pokémon here, and you will get double XP for evolving Pokémon
February 9: Miltank will appear more frequently in the wild, and there is double stardust for caught Pokémon
February 16: Luvdisc will appear more frequently, and you will receive double XP for catching Pokémon
February 23: Pikachu will be in the spotlight, and there is double candy for catching Pokémon
Especially interesting is the spotlight hour with Miltank. The Pokémon was only introduced with the Johto event at the end of January and may still be missing for some trainers.
It is still not known whether the Pikachu during the spotlight hour will wear a special hat. It could also be the normal Pikachu.
It remains to be seen whether Pikachu will wear a disguise during the spotlight hour.
All Events in February 2021
This event starts next: From February 2nd at 10:00 AM to February 7th at 10:00 AM, Team Rocket will be in the spotlight. There will be new shadow Pokémon, and the Rocket bosses will battle with new monsters.
More information about the Rocket event will follow in the next hours on MeinMMO.
This is the Community Day: On February 7th, the Community Day will take place. It revolves around Roselia, and two exclusive moves will be available.
Event around the Chinese New Year: From February 9th to February 14th, there will be an event around the Chinese New Year. Red Pokémon and a special mega Pokémon are expected to appear in the raids. However, more precise details are not available yet.
Valentine’s Day event 2021: Valentine’s Day will also be celebrated in 2021. From February 8th to February 15th, a Love Cup will take place in the PvP League, where only red and pink Pokémon are allowed.
From February 14th to February 18th, there will also be an event around Valentine’s Day. New Pokémon are expected to be introduced. More information is not yet available. You will learn more details on MeinMMO.
This is the Kanto Tour: On February 20th, the big highlight of the month will take place. The Kanto Tour starts! You can buy a ticket or experience an event around the first generation without a ticket, where numerous new shinies will be introduced.
These gifts are distributed by Pokémon GO every week
This is what Niantic gives away: Every Monday, there is a new bundle in the in-game shop in Pokémon GO that only costs one coin. So you will get a few items for free each week.
On February 1st, you will receive 20 Pokéballs, a remote raid pass, and a Rocket radar for one coin
On February 8th, you will get 8 Incense, 16 Razz Berries, and 10 Nanab Berries for one coin
On February 15th, you will need to pay one coin and will receive a remote raid pass, 20 Pokéballs, 10 Great Balls, and 5 Ultra Balls
On February 22nd, you will get 20 Pokéballs, a remote raid pass, and 5 Incense for one coin
You should check the in-game shop at least once a week to grab the (almost) free items.
In February, many players are expected to reach level 50. The first trainers have already succeeded:
In Season 13, Destiny 2 is expected to make life easier for you on the new location Europa with a highly requested “Quality of Life” feature and shorten your travel routes.
Bungie is addressing this problem in Season 13:As good as Europa may be received as a new location – shortly after the release of Destiny 2: Beyond Light, many Guardians were annoyed by the long paths on the ice moon of Jupiter, and many still are.
Because the location is large and the various tasks there often send you across the map from one corner to the completely opposite one, sometimes multiple times. And despite Sparrow, one spends a lot of time traveling there. There are 2 landing zones, but they feel like they are 500 meters apart and both at the bottom of the map. In the upper areas, there is no landing zone – not even nearby. But that is precisely where one often has to go.
Europa is large, but there are currently no landing zones in the lower part of the map between Charion’s Crossing and Beyond
And that is exactly what annoys many players. There has even been talk of artificial content stretching, as some believe that Bungie is deliberately sending the Guardians on long journeys – at least on Europa. Accordingly, there have been numerous demands from the community to finally add another landing zone in Europa. After all, many are already done with the content of Beyond Light. And it looks like it is actually going to happen soon.
Europa is getting a new landing zone in Season 13
This is how Destiny 2 plans to solve it in Season 13: What many have wished for will be fulfilled in the new Season 13. Bungie has now confirmed this on Twitter.
The official Destiny 2 account posted on January 27: “If this gets 7 likes, we will add a new landing zone in Europa in the next season.”
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
That was achieved predictably within seconds, so it was basically already a done deal that Bungie simply announced on Twitter.
Where will the new landing zone be? This is currently not exactly known, but it is firmly assumed that it will be placed in the Eventide Ruins, which is at the upper end of the map.
Some joke that Bungie might choose their famous Plan C (Guardians want A or B, Bungie knows better and gives them C) and that it might end up looking like this:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
But the Eventide Ruins are really the most logical and also the most sensible solution. This would ensure quick access to the upper areas of the Europa map and finally evenly distribute the location. Bungie should know this, and that has indeed been demanded.
Old content is currently very difficult in World of Warcraft and often impossible to complete solo. But what is the reason for this?
In World of Warcraft, many players still face the challenges that Shadowlands has to offer. However, many enjoy collecting transmog sets from old raid content. The frustrating part is that it is currently very hard to do so. Many outdated contents are still nearly impossible for solo players to master. The usual reduction in difficulty is not applied.
What is the reason for this? Several factors are to blame. There are multiple things that have ensured that the power gain from level 50 to 60 – or rather from level 120 to 60 – is not as significant. These factors are:
The removal of powerful Corruption effects that accounted for up to 50% of player damage.
The removal of the Heart of Azeroth, which brought powerful passive bonuses and active abilities.
The level squish, which has changed the relationship of all opponents to one another.
The still relatively poor equipment from Shadowlands with an item level of around 200. (plus/minus 20)
Especially the last point is currently causing players to have significantly lower percentages in secondary stats (Critical Strike, Mastery, Haste, Versatility). This also results in reduced damage.
Gul’dan in the Night Hold on Mythic alone? Currently harder than it was during BfA.
Players are frustrated: Many players who enjoy visiting old raids are frustrated about this. This can also be observed on Reddit, where a thread with new criticism arises almost every day.
Especially aggravating is that many contents that could be completed solo at level 120 – such as the Night Hold – can hardly be managed solo with many classes or take much more time to complete. Contents that could once be finished alone now require a whole group. For some players, such an important activity in WoW has temporarily disappeared.
Will Blizzard address this? That is uncertain. Actually, Blizzard wanted to ensure with Shadowlands and the pre-patch 9.0 that old content, which could previously be completed solo, can still be managed alone. At worst, it should only take a little longer. However, since that is not the case, many players hope that Blizzard will make improvements here.
More current news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
However, there is still need for adjustments to the balance in current Shadowlands content. Just a few days ago, 4 of the 8 dungeons were massively nerfed. As long as such changes are pending, old content will likely remain lower on the priority list.
Until then, it seems that waiting or finding enough like-minded individuals from the guild or the LFG tool will be necessary if one wants to play the old content for transmogs.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The Twitch streamer Cody “iBDW” Schwab is a Smash Bros. professional – and colorblind. With special glasses, he saw his game for the first time “properly” and was overwhelmed.
This is Cody Schwab: The streamer is regularly seen on Twitch playing “Smash Bros. Melee” under the name “iBDW”. He competes for the e-sports team “Panda”.
He joined the team in 2020 but has been playing Smash Melee at a high level for many years. His first tournament participations were already recorded in 2015. The unusual thing: For all that time, he hasn’t seen the game like everyone else because Schwab is colorblind and usually cannot see certain colors and shades, such as red.
But in a stream, he tried out special glasses that allowed him to see those colors that were unknown to him. And he suddenly saw his game of Smash Melee completely differently.
Special glasses allow streamer to see the colors
This is how the stream went: While many games today offer certain settings for colorblindness, Smash Bros. Melee, as an old game (2001), did not. In the stream, he ventured onto the stage “Fountain of Dreams”, which has a lot of pink tones. Just before the start, he says, “I think I can recognize FOD pretty well. I don’t think it’s much different for me.”
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
But shortly after the start, he cannot believe his eyes: “Wait – do purple and pink look like this? Wait… that’s NOT blue?” he comments, repeatedly taking off the glasses for comparison.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
He wonders how the familiar stage looks – and apparently thought before that there was just a lot of blue there.
Since the original stream, he has continued to stream on Twitch and is rediscovering Smash Melee – or rather all the colors in the game. He comments on the outfits of the fighters and the stages, but also generally on the topic of colors.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
In the meantime, he created a “Color Tier List” that he later shared on Twitter. There he ranks the new colors and shades in a favorites list, especially purple and red seem to have particularly caught his attention: “Purple and Red are sick,” he writes.
With the special glasses, Schwab can now apparently recognize colors in a much more nuanced way, even though he still emphasizes that he cannot see colors “perfectly.” Nevertheless, the viewers in the chat were excited about the streamer’s journey through a new world of colors.
ARK: Survival Evolved is one of the best and most complex survival MMOs you can play right now. To ensure a smooth start, there are special beginner servers. And that’s where a wipe has just occurred.
What happened? The beginner servers in ARK experienced a complete wipe on January 26. This means that existing characters, achievements obtained, and buildings constructed were deleted.
So anyone starting on one of these servers now begins from scratch along with everyone else. This is quite rare in MMOs.
The servers can be played until March 23. After that, there will be another wipe.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
What are these servers? The beginner servers in ARK are specifically designed for new players who want to take their first steps in the survival MMO. The servers have special rules:
Players can reach a maximum level of 44. The cap is actually 155.
Wild dinos have a maximum level of 30, domesticated dinos can gain an additional 30 levels
There are no alliances
Tribes, like guilds in the game, can have a maximum of 5 members
Due to the level cap, some engravings cannot be unlocked. Engrams give survivors permanent crafting recipes with which they can create weapons or equipment, for example. These can be found in chests.
If anyone gets enough of the beginner servers, they can upload their character to regular servers and continue playing and leveling up there.
ARK is a hardcore survival game. You start naked and without equipment. There are dangers everywhere from hunger and thirst, aggressive dinosaurs, and generally from the hostile environment.
To ensure that other players aren’t a problem, you should start on a PvE server. Another tip is to start on the southern coast. The climate there is friendly and the dinos are not as deadly.
Otherwise, ARK offers the usual survival content such as the sleeping bag as a spawn point, a campfire for warmth at night, and base building, so you have a retreat point.
One of the coolest aspects of the game is taming dinosaurs. You can use them for assistance in gathering resources or for traveling and fighting.
Taming different dinosaurs plays an important role in ARK.
We have gathered the most important beginner guides for ARK here for you:
With this, you should be equipped for your first adventures in ARK. If you have any further questions about the game, feel free to ask them in the comments.
If you can’t find much interest in dinosaurs but are eager for good survival MMOs, you will surely find something in this list:
In FIFA 21 the new TOTW 18 is available. The new Team of the Week features a lot of players with strong ratings.
When does TOTW 18 come out? The new Team of the Week is now available starting January 27th at 7:00 PM in Packs. It will remain there for one week – during this time you will have the chance to pull cards from the TOTW. However, you will need a lot of luck for that.
Shortly after, they should also quickly appear on the transfer market, but especially the top cards won’t come cheap. Another chance are the Weekend League rewards, where they can be included as Player Pick.
Here is the complete TOTW 18
The TOTW 18 starting eleven:
GK: Pope (84)
CB: Elvedi (84)
CB: Marcelo (84)
CB: Romero (82)
LM: Neymar (92)
CM: De Jong (86)
CM: Maddison (86)
LM: Kostic (85)
ST: Benzema (92)
ST: Bernardo Silva (88)
LW: Pellegrini (82)
The TOTW 18 bench:
GK: Müller (81)
RWB: Atal (82)
CAM: Kramaric (84)
CDM: Canales (84)
CAM: Mensah (81)
ST: Boadu (81)
LW: Zaccagni (81)
LB: Baricis (79)
RM: Akbunar (76)
ST: Ghoochannejhad (76)
ST: Hosiner (76)
LW: Keyta (75)
The 3 best players in TOTW 18
These are the top players: In TOTW 18 there are indeed some interesting players. The 3 strongest are:
Neymar, who received a very, very strong card as LM. The dribbler is already one of the top offensive cards and his new TOTW card is expected to take it even further. Accordingly, the Brazilian will certainly become quite expensive. With the TOTW card, it should also clarify why Neymar is not included in the TOTY vote for the 12th man.
Benzema also received a 92-rated card with strong shooting abilities. The Frenchman is extremely dangerous in front of goal, but with 79 pace it can sometimes be difficult to get him there. Nevertheless: A strong card.
Bernardo Silva is the weakest player in the trio with an 88, but certainly not harmless. As a striker, he has really decent stats, and as a playmaker, he should be useful considering his very good dribbling and otherwise strong attributes.
In the current TOTW 19, there are also cards like De Jong (86), Maddison (86) or Pope (84), all of which are not bad. And the Bundesliga is also represented.
The Bundesliga in TOTW 18
The new TOTW again features several Bundesliga players.
After last week Jovic was in the TOTW, this time his Frankfurt colleague Filip Kostic is included. With strong pace and attacking stats, he is a good option for your left midfield.
Elvedi from Borussia Mönchengladbach stands in the center of defense and is expected to keep things tight. Given his new 84-rated card, he might just succeed.
Forward Kramaric is also included and impresses especially with good shooting and dribbling stats.
On the bench is goalkeeper Müller from SC Freiburg. However, there are stronger alternatives available.
Additionally, you will also find forward Hosiner from the third division club Dynamo Dresden in the current TOTW. Are you looking for even more reinforcement for your Bundesliga team, but with even better stats? Then check out the Boateng SBC, which is currently live.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
A core working time from 10:00 to 16:00 was established.
Employees were not allowed to be in the office longer between 22:00 and 8:00 unless a special request was made.
Pregnant women may work a maximum of 30 hours.
Now, the direct competitor NCSoft is following suit with its model of automatic access locks. However, it is not known whether these systems will actually prevent crunch or if it can be circumvented with special permissions.
Crunch has been a topic in gaming not just since Cyberpunk 2077. In Korea, there have already been cases where employees have worked themselves to death. The MMO company NCSoft will henceforth exclude employees who work too many hours per month.
What is happening at the company? NCSoft is known for MMORPGs like Lineage, Blade and Soul and is currently working on Project TL, which is set to release in 2021. The Korean company wants to take stronger action against excessive overtime, as MMOCulture reports.
A new “Gate Off” system is to be tested, which automatically locks employee access when they have worked more than 208 hours in a month. This equates to an average of about a 52-hour work week.
Although according to MMOCulture many employees at NCSoft are also working from home due to COVID-19, the company is already testing the new program and collecting feedback from employees. It is therefore possible that the exact hour count will be adjusted later based on this feedback.
Access to the NCSoft building will be automatically locked if too much work is done (Image via MMOCulture).
Crunch has already led to deaths in Korea
Why is such a cap being introduced? Overtime is not uncommon, especially in the final phase of a game:
The developers of Cyberpunk 2077 promised no crunch beforehand, but had to break that promise. Nevertheless, a product was released that had numerous bugs, especially in the versions for current consoles.
According to Schreier, group pressure is the norm, so everyone works longer hours constantly. This would destroy marriages and drive people into burnout. One only needs to see how many developers flee from the video game industry to realize what this culture does.
What is the situation with crunch in Germany? There are also several gaming companies here that are accused of crunch. Our colleagues from GameStar have spoken to developers. It was even said that crunch is already being normalized at the university.
A core working time from 10:00 to 16:00 was established.
Employees were not allowed to be in the office longer between 22:00 and 8:00 unless a special request was made.
Pregnant women may work a maximum of 30 hours.
Now, the direct competitor NCSoft is following suit with its model of automatic access locks. However, it is not known whether these systems will actually prevent crunch or if it can be circumvented with special permissions.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
