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Action-LoL SMITE attracts more players on Steam than ever before – What makes it so good?

Andreas Bertits 2. February 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

SMITE (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S as well as Nintendo Switch) has been flying a bit under the radar for a long time, actually unjustly. Player numbers on Steam are currently rising sharply. MeinMMO takes a look at what makes this action MOBA so interesting.

What is SMITE? Essentially, it is a MOBA, but it is played a bit differently than you know from League of Legends (LoL) or Heroes of the Storm. Because you don’t see the action from the genre-typical isometric perspective, but play from the third-person perspective. This makes SMITE feel more like an action game.

In SMITE, you take on the role of gods you know from mythologies and religions around the world. This includes, for example, Zeus or Loki. Each god has their own skills as well as strengths and weaknesses. You must exploit the strategic possibilities of the gods and maps in teams in order to eliminate the opposing team in a MOBA match. To do this, you usually need to destroy their Titan, which sits on the other side of the battlefield, and prevent being overrun by the opposing team.

However, SMITE plays out a bit more action-packed. You control the hero directly and fight as in a third-person action game, which distinguishes the title from other MOBAs. We are embedding the trailer for the highlights from Season 8 here:

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Season 8 of SMITE brought a new map and additional content.

SMITE sets a new record

What is the current state of the game? SMITE has set a new player record on Steam in the past 30 days according to Steamcharts. 31,169 players played the action MOBA simultaneously, the most ever on Steam.

The ratings on Steam in the last 30 days are at 81% positive. The total of 79,254 ratings also amounts to 81%.

What is the reason for the game’s success? There are several reasons why SMITE is successful. One reason is that it doesn’t play like a typical MOBA and its action-packed gameplay appeals to players who feel more at home in such games.

In addition, regular updates bring new content like additional gods or maps, as well as balance adjustments. For example, the new god Danzaburou was introduced last November. Especially new, crazy skins are well received. For example, in collaborations such as with the Ninja Turtles.

Recently, many such skins have come into the game, and on January 26, Season 8 also started. This brought the following:

A new conquest map that shines in a golden look with Babylonian architecture
A new tutorial
Balance adjustments
New starting items
A revamp of healing mechanics

There is a lot happening in the game, and the developers regularly deliver new content or adjustments and optimizations. This is very well received in the community. Players feel well cared for.

What are players saying about SMITE? We summarize some of the current voices from the community for you:

Slim_1231 says (via Steam): “It really is the only MOBA where skill matters.”
RezzyCraft writes (via Steam): “This game is really fun to play. There are so many different options with gods and teams to play with or against each other. I highly recommend playing SMITE. The worst part is the toxic community and minor balancing issues with the gods.”
CyberNeuromancer explains (via Steam): “There’s a steep learning curve in the game. I would suggest looking up player Incon on YouTube or Twitch to figure out the meta. Season 8 is interesting. There are many new starting items. I’ve played hundreds of hours on console, but you should definitely experience SMITE on PC. The community can be really toxic, but there are also great moments. It’s probably my most played multiplayer game. I can’t recommend it enough.”
viking kong however has a problem (viaSteam): “Good game but matchmaking is poor. New players have to fight against experienced ones. This makes it hard for them to enjoy the game.”

Do you know SMITE? Can you understand why it is currently so popular?

You can also play MOBAs on smartphones. We present you the 5 best mobile MOBAs for Android and iOS 2021.

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Google Stadia closes developer studio without having released a game so far

Alexander Leitsch 2. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In 2019, Google launched its streaming service Stadia. Accordingly, it was supposed to develop its own games to appear on the platform. However, Google has now announced that it will close the studio. So far, it has not produced any games.

What happened? In a blog post, Google announced that its in-house studio SG&E (Stadia Games & Entertainment) is closing. This affects both the location in Montreal and in Los Angeles.

The employees are to be accommodated in other teams at Google, while the head of the studio, Jade Raymond, has left the company. Raymond previously worked at EA and Ubisoft and was involved in the development of Assassin’s Creed.

Why is the studio closing? According to Google, the main reason is that the development of games takes a lot of time. They say:

To develop top-notch games from scratch, it requires many years and substantial investments, and the costs increase exponentially. As we focus on building on the proven technology of Stadia and deepening our business partnerships, we have decided that we will not invest further in providing exclusive content from our internal development team SG&E beyond the short-term planned games.

The last paragraph mentions “short-term planned games,” but which ones those are remains unknown. So far, the studio has neither announced any games nor released any.

Stadia continues, focusing on external games

What’s next for Stadia? In the blog post, it was repeatedly emphasized that they believe in cloud gaming and see it as the future. Users of Stadia will continue to have access to the games. The service will not be discontinued.

In the future, Google wants to continue releasing new games from partners on Stadia. The collaboration with Cyberpunk 2077 was highlighted. That could also be played smoothly on low-end PCs thanks to Stadia. Our colleagues from GameStar tested that.

How is Stadia doing in general? In 2019, Google’s project gained attention. There was a promise that well-known titles like ESO, Destiny 2, or Borderlands 3 would be playable on low-end machines and even with smartphones.

However, at launch, the service could not meet all technical promises, which the CEO of TakeTwo also criticized.

Additionally, Stadia is not “Netflix for Gamers”. Many games must be purchased separately on the platform, even if you have a Pro subscription. This made it less appealing for players who had already bought the titles on other platforms like PC or consoles.

What do you think of Stadia? Have you tried the service and are you still using it? More about the streaming service, the costs, and the available games can be found in our Stadia hub.

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WoW: For just under $300 you could become the new Lich King

Cortyn 2. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

For just under 300 US dollars, you could be the next Lich King. At least if you want a small Helm of Domination.

In World of Warcraft there is no Lich King anymore. First, the Orc Ner’zhul was the master of the undead, then Arthas Menethil and finally Bolvar Fordragon. Ultimately, the helm was destroyed by Sylvanas Windrunner in the opening of the current WoW expansion Shadowlands. Apparently, Blizzard was still able to secure the blueprints, because just in time for BlizzConline on February 19, there will be a statue of the helm available for purchase in Blizzard’s Gear Shop.

How much does the helm cost? In the US store of Blizzard, the helm will cost $299.99. A price in euros has not yet been confirmed, but it usually is quite close to the dollar price. So expect that the helm will probably cost between €250 and €300. We will surely find out the exact price at BlizzCon.

Can you wear the helm? No, probably not. For one, it’s not entirely clear whether the helm is even intended to be removed from the pedestal. On the other hand, the dimensions are a bit smaller than what the helm would likely be. Thus, it should not be possible to wear the helm with an ~~average~~ standard-sized head.

How big is the helm? According to information available to Wowhead, the helm measures just under 39 cm in height, 15 cm in width, and just under 22 cm in depth. When fixed on the pedestal, it reaches a total height of about 43 cm, making it a nice decorative piece for aspiring Lich Kings and Queens. The helm is mostly made of resin, specifically polyresin.

Will you get the Helm of Domination? Or is the price too high for a helm that you can’t even put on?

Other things look rather strange in WoW – like these NPCs that were specially modified in China.

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When will new Xbox Series X arrive? This is what Microsoft says about the stock availability

Noah Struthoff 2. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The stock of the Xbox Series X is currently tight. Now Microsoft has spoken about when the situation might improve and gives fans little hope for the time being.

When will new Xbox Series X come? In an interview with the New York Times, Mike Spencer, the Head of Investor Relations at Microsoft, commented on the stock of the Xbox Series X.

The new model remains tight and is expected to stay that way at least until June. Spencer suggests: “supply will likely be constrained at least until June.” He assures that they have sold every Xbox Series X that has been produced so far.

Here’s the status of the new Xbox

What could this mean for customers? Constrained does not necessarily mean that the consoles will be completely sold out. However, it remains questionable whether large quantities will be available in stores again.

Anyone hoping to get one of the sought-after consoles by summer will need luck.

What alternatives are there? The Xbox Series X remains tight, but the smaller model, the Xbox Series S, is still available at many retailers. So, if you absolutely want the new Xbox, you might consider switching to the smaller version.

Wondering if it’s worth buying for you? Find out here: We tell you for whom buying an Xbox Series S is worthwhile

Anyone hoping to grab the PlayStation 5 instead of the Xbox Series X will need to act quickly. A larger wave of orders for the PS5 is expected around mid-February:

When can you finally buy the PS5 again? The current status in February 2021

What else did Microsoft reveal? Mike Spencer gave the New York Times a glimpse into Microsoft’s sales figures in the interview. The company is expected to have made 5 billion dollars in a quarter solely in the gaming sector through Xbox sales for the first time. This indicates a successful launch of the new Xbox series.

Looking for more info on the new Xbox? Then check here: Xbox Series X – Everything about release, specs, price, games, and controller

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Pokémon GO: Rocket Bosses now use these Cryptos and 2 new Shinies

Patrick Freese 2. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

Just in time for the start of the Rocket Event in Pokémon GO, Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff are now challenging you with new Crypto Pokémon. Among them are 2 new Crypto Shinies.

What’s new? The big Rocket Event started in Pokémon GO on the morning of February 2, 2021. In the game, you will now find new quests and raids. Additionally, the lineup of the bosses from Team GO Rocket has changed. In battles, they now challenge you with different attackers.

Below, we show you who you will be battling against now.

The new attackers and shinies from Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff

Below, we show you which 3 shinies you can currently catch from the Rocket bosses and which cryptos they will send into battle.

Keep in mind that only the first attacker of the bosses is fixed. The second and third attackers are randomly chosen from a selection of 3 Pokémon each.

Cliff

Shiny: The battle against Cliff now rewards you with an Aerodactyl, which can even appear as a shiny. If you’re lucky, you can secure this rare specimen now.

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Attacker: But such a shiny must first be earned. Cliff can now bring the following attackers into battle:

First opponent	Aerodactyl
Second opponent	Galagladi Wielie or Laschoking
Third opponent	Zwirrfinst Mamutel or Despotar

You can find our counter guide to Cliff in Pokémon GO here.

Sierra

Shiny: After the battle against Sierra, you have the chance to catch a shiny Crypto-Carvanha. What it looks like is shown by a trainer on reddit:

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Attacker: Sierra is now also sending a changed selection of Crypto Pokémon into battle:

First opponent	Carvanha
Second opponent	Hippo Porygon-Z or Traunmagil
Third opponent	Libelldra Hundemon or Walraisa

You can find our counter guide to Sierra in Pokémon GO here.

Arlo

Shiny: In the battle against Arlo, you can obtain a shiny that has been available before. Therefore, it is not really “new”, but rather “back again”. If you’re lucky, you can obtain a shiny Crypto-Tanhel after the battle against Arlo.

Attacker: The lineup of Arlo’s Crypto attackers has also changed. In the table below, you can see who you can battle against:

First opponent	Tanhel
Second opponent	Gardevoir Panferno or Stolloss
Third opponent	Armaldo Brutalanda or Scherox

You can find our counter guide to Arlo in Pokémon GO here.

How do you like the new shinies for the Rocket Event? Are you particularly interested in one, or are you just planning to catch them all? Let us know in the comments and discuss with other trainers who are currently battling Cliff and his colleagues in Pokémon GO.

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Are you looking for an MMORPG for everywhere? Mad World launches in your browser in 2021

Andreas Bertits 2. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

Mad World is a new MMORPG. The developers are currently preparing an alpha that leads to the release this year. What’s interesting about it is that it can basically be played on any platform.

What is Mad World? You might not have heard of Mad World. The MMORPG is based on HTML5, so it is basically a browser game. Nevertheless, the game contains a genuine and complex online role-playing experience.

You find yourself in a post-apocalyptic world haunted by dark souls. You set out to fight for a new, better future.

The game is played from an isometric perspective. You see your hero from a diagonal angle, similar to hack and slays. The graphics are entirely hand-drawn, creating a very special atmosphere.

You explore this world together with friends and encounter NPCs who have quests for you, telling small or large stories.

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Mad World shows in the video how to create a hero.

You create an individual hero, which you develop over time based on a complex skill tree. There are no classes.

In Mad World, you fight in fast-paced action-packed battles against enemies, including gigantic bosses, for which you need specific strategies to defeat them. The monsters look quite grotesque, like from horror films, which fits the dark atmosphere of the game.

Crafting is also important, and PvP plays a role. You form a tribe, and wars between different clans can occur. Even raids take place in the game.

Play Mad World anywhere you want

What is special about the game? Apart from the hand-drawn 2D graphics, it is possible to play Mad World on basically any platform. Thanks to HTML5, you just play in the browser on your PC or on your smartphone. Even consoles are said to be supported.

Due to the technology, crossplay is not a problem. No matter which platform you are currently on, you are always playing with everyone else.

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This is how the MMORPG Mad World plays.

When will Mad World be released? The MMORPG was originally supposed to be released at the end of 2020. However, that did not happen. The team has announced an international alpha for January/February, which has not yet started.

Even though the development has been significantly delayed, the team plans to release Mad World still in 2021.

Who is behind the game? Mad World is not developed by an unknown team. Jandisoft consists of developers who previously worked on the MMORPG classic Metin 2, which is still successful today, around 17 years after its release.

What do you think of Mad World? Is this an MMORPG you would like to play?

In 2021, more interesting MMORPGs will be released. We present to you the 8 most promising new online role-playing games.

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Pokémon GO: All Quests, Raids, and the Limited Research for the Rocket Event

Noah Struthoff 2. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The Rocket Event has started in Pokémon GO. Here is an overview of the new quests, spawns, and the limited research.

How long does the event last? You can take advantage of the event bonuses until February 7 at 8:00 PM local time.

At the start of the event, there were some minor surprises and a new limited research in Pokémon GO. Here is the overview.

Quests and Spawns for the Rocket Event

These are the new quests: There are a total of 4 new quests waiting for you. All of them involve event Pokémon:

Catch 7 Poison-type Pokémon
- Reward: Encounter with a Skorgla (can be Shiny)
Redeem 3 Crypto-Pokémon
- Reward: Encounter with a Traunfugil (can be Shiny)
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts
- Reward: Encounter with a Nidoran female (can be Shiny)
Catch 15 Dark-type Pokémon
- Reward: Encounter with a Nachtara

The task around Skorgla is quickly completed during the event and also provides a Pokémon that does not often appear outside of events. The other tasks take a bit longer, but are worth it if you still need the Shinies or are looking for a good Nachtara for the PvP league.

This is the limited research: In addition to the new quests, there is also limited research that gives you 2 Rocket Radars. The steps are divided as follows:

Stage 1:

Task	Reward
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt	10 Potions
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts	5 Super Potions
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts	3 Revives

Reward for completing Stage: One Rocket Radar, an encounter with a Golbat, and 10 Poké Balls

Stage 2:

Task	Reward
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt	10 Super Potions
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts	5 Hyper Potions
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts	3 Max Revives

Reward for completing Stage: One Rocket Radar, an encounter with a Traunfugil, and 15 Poké Balls

These are the spawns and Shinies: There are no big surprises here. Especially interesting spawns are Baldorfish, Hunduster, and Pionskora. These Pokémon appear extremely rarely outside of events.

However, there are no new Shinies in the wild.

New Raid Bosses for the Rocket Event

These are the bosses: The list of Raid bosses is fitting for the event. There are mainly Pokémon of the Dark and Poison types. All Pokémon marked with a star can also be Shiny:

Raid Level	Pokémon
Level 1 (red egg)	Alolan Meowth* Alolan Grimer* Skorgla* Sniebel* Sheinux* Klikk*
Level 3 (yellow egg)	Nidoqueen Ariados Nachtara Despotar Absol*
Level 5 (black egg)	Raikou* (until February 4)
Mega (red-white egg)	Mega Venusaur* Mega Ampharos* Mega Houndoom*

What’s next? The Rocket Event is the first event of this month. In February, for example, we can expect events around Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year. At the end of the month, there will be the big Kanto tour:

Pokémon GO wants 12 euros for the Kanto tour – Is the ticket purchase worth it?

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When can you finally buy the PS5 again? The current status in February 2021

Sven Galitzki 2. February 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Even at the beginning of February 2021, not everyone who would like to own a PlayStation 5 has been able to buy or order a PS5. When will new orders finally be possible again? We summarize what is currently known.

Last updated on 02.02.2021

Update February 2: As reported by the site Gameswirtschaft, the PS5 was marked as “in stock” (while supplies last) on Amazon today, February 2, shortly after 9 AM. Delivery was said to take place by February 14. It is currently displayed as “Not available at the moment” again.

Also, a small contingent was offered today at Otto.de (already sold out, but you can still try it over the phone, maybe you’ll get lucky).

However, this does not appear to be the start of the next big ordering wave. That is expected to come in the coming weeks – likely before mid-February. It should also be announced in advance.

Yesterday, on February 1, the PS5 Digital Edition was briefly available at Amazon. However, only a few copies were available. According to Gameswirtschaft, these were warehouse deals with possibly damaged boxes.

Generally, it seems worthwhile to keep an eye out for isolated actions before the next big wave. It might be worth checking the following retailer sites:

Alternate
Amazon
Euronics
Expert
Otto
MediaMarkt
Saturn
GameStop
Medimax
Spielegrotte
Conrad
Cyberport

Update January 31: As reported by Gameswirtschaft, more orderable contingents are expected to be available before mid-February. There is even said to be a specific date for this, which has not yet been communicated.

It remains exciting in February, and MeinMMO will keep a close eye on the developments for you. Should the date and participating retailers of the next wave become known, you will find out here as soon as possible.

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What is the current availability of the PS5? If you have already ordered one, then it’s somewhat better than before. For example, Saturn is finally delivering outstanding PS5 orders, and there is also slow movement at MediaMarkt. Further deliveries should also happen there soon.

However, if you haven’t had any success with ordering yet, things still look bad. Because the PS5 is still sold out, and there was unfortunately no expected small ordering wave in calendar week 4.

So if you absolutely “must” have a PS5 now, you basically have no choice but to look on eBay or with other resellers who, however, are asking for significantly overpriced prices. And there’s no point in trying at local retail.

By the way, you can find out how a local sale of the PlayStation 5 can turn out here: Chaos in Japan: This is what it looks like when there are 300 PS5s available for purchase in stores

But what does the near future hold for further online purchases? When will regular PS5 orders actually be possible again?

Buying PS5 – Status for February 2021

January is essentially over now. Therefore, no retailer is likely to take new orders – not even on a smaller scale.

However, February could possibly look a little better.

Can the PS5 be bought in February 2021? As reported by Gameswirtschaft, they now have confirmed information from several (including large) retailers that at least until the end of the first week of February (01 – 07.02.) no new PS5 sales are to be expected. Notable suppliers and retailers expect significant restocking only in the second half of February (earliest from calendar week 6).

Euronics has, for example, stated to Gameswirtschaft that interested parties should prepare for longer wait times and that they expect possible availability of the PlayStation 5 in February or March of this year (2021).

So if a new ordering wave occurs in February, it is likely to start earliest in the second half of the month, probably towards the end of February. Until then, there may be isolated, small actions, but you should not expect a larger new sales wave until mid/end of February.

By the way, it should generally be a little easier to get Sony’s new console this year: Will it be easier to buy a PS5 in 2021? New news offers hope

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Blizzard sells the anniversary collection for 60€ – What does it contain?

Cortyn 2. February 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Blizzard wants a full €60 from you for a package full of in-game goodies. Are they worth this price? Or is it just “overpriced junk”?

With BlizzConline, Blizzard is hosting not the only event in 2021, as there is another reason to celebrate. Blizzard is celebrating its 30th anniversary and is releasing a special anniversary package that comes in three different versions. Priced between €20 and €60, Blizzard offers three different packages that bring various in-game goodies in different games. There is something for fans of World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Heroes of the Storm, StarCraft, and Diablo III.

We have listed for you what the individual packages cost and what contents you get for the respective price. Please note that the items marked with an asterisk (*) are not yet available, but will be implemented in the respective game with a future patch. These patches are expected to go live by February 18 (StarCraft and Overwatch) or by February 28 (Diablo III).

Essentials Package – €19.99

For just under €20, you can get the “Essentials Package”, the smallest version of the anniversary package. It includes:

Hearthstone: 10 card packs from the Darkmoon Madness
Heroes of the Storm: Hero Tracer and mount OSV-03 Vagabond
Overwatch: 5 loot boxes, player icon* and spray*
Coupon for 15% discount on a purchase at the Blizzard Gear Store
StarCraft II and StarCraft: Remastered: Portrait set for the 30th anniversary
Diablo III: Portrait* and companion*
World of Warcraft: Pet Moon-Touched Netherwhelp

Heroic Package – €39.99 with Snowstorm mount

For €20 more – a total of €40 – you can get the Heroic Package. It includes all the rewards from the Essentials Package plus the following additional bonuses:

World of Warcraft: Mount Snowstorm
Diablo III: Wings*
Overwatch: Legendary Skin Raynhardt*
Hearthstone: Random legendary card from the Darkmoon Madness

Epic Package – €59.99

The most expensive package is the Epic Package at a hefty €60. It includes all items from the Essentials and Heroic Packages, as well as:

World of Warcraft: 30 days of game time
Hearthstone: 5 golden card packs from the Darkmoon Madness
Overwatch: 3 golden loot boxes
Diablo III: Transmogrification set*

Who are the packages worth it for? Basically, it must be said that the packages in all versions are especially interesting if you play several Blizzard games at the same time. Then each of the packages is a quite interesting offer. However, if you only play a single Blizzard game, you might question the value of the packages and it might be better to refrain from purchasing one.

Do you need the packages for BlizzConline? No. Watching BlizzConline on February 19 and 20 is completely free. You do not need to purchase any of these packages for that. What you can expect at BlizzConline has been speculated here.

Will you buy the anniversary collection? Or do you consider the offers rather to be waste of money?

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Fortnite server down – What is included in the update 15.30 today?

Eilyn Rapp 2. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on Tuesday, February 2, the Fortnite servers are going down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 15.30 will be applied. What’s included in the new patch?

What’s happening today in Fortnite? The update 15.30 was announced by Fortnite Status on Twitter and is set to be applied today. The patch will make some changes and fix bugs.

Update 12:34 PM: The update 15.30 is now here. We have gathered the main changes and created our own form of German patch notes for you.

Before players can explore the map and all the changes, the Fortnite servers will be shut down for a while as usual.

Fortnite servers will be shut down – when and for how long?

Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime for the update 15.30 starts at 10:00 AM German time. At 9:30 AM you can join a new round for the last time; after that, the servers will be shut down, and Fortnite will be down for a short time.

How long will the maintenance take? Based on experiences of the past weeks and months, the work should be completed by noon at the latest.

Technical issues or other delays could lead to an extension of maintenance work. If this is the case, you will find out here on MeinMMO from us right away.

When will the patch notes be released? Based on experiences from previous updates in the new chapter of Fortnite, it is likely that there will be no or only superficial patch notes published for the battle royale mode.

If this happens again today, we will gather the biggest changes for you and publish them in the form of German patch notes here on MeinMMO.

What new content does the update 15.20 bring?

What new things will there be in the battle royale mode? Fortnite Status introduced a few new features during the announcement of the update. Here’s what you can expect after the downtime:

A new Mando Hunter LTM
2 new exotic weapons – which have probably already been leaked with the 12 Exotics
New devices and options for creative mode

Additionally, today there will be changes to the superhero skins. After these gave players an unfair advantage, they will now receive a nerf with update 15.30.

The update 15.30 seems to bring some changes and new features. In a few hours, we will see what else is included in the patch. The Fortnite Crew subscription has also been updated, and you can now find the crew pack for February 2021 there. This now offers a new crew skin and corresponding cosmetics.

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Tomorrow the Rocket event starts in Pokémon GO – Here’s what you need to know

Noah Struthoff 1. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the big event around Team GO Rocket starts tomorrow, February 2nd. We will show you all the bonuses that are known for the event here.

When does the event take place? It starts on February 2nd at 10:00 AM and runs until February 7th at 8:00 PM local time. So you have almost a week to take advantage of the bonuses.

In the event, everything revolves around the evil schemes of Team GO Rocket and suitable Pokémon will appear in the wild.

All info on the Rocket event in Pokémon GO

These are the bonuses: We will list all the bonuses that are known for the event here. This gives you a good overview:

Rocket Grunts battling other Cryptos – including new Cryptos like Quiekel, Nasgnet, Stollunior, Seemops, Liliep, and Anorith
Team GO Rocket will generally appear more frequently
Wild Pokémon include Golbat, Smogon, Ariados, Baldorfish, Sniebel, Hunduster, Blanas, Skunkapuh, Pionskora, and Toxiped
The egg pool for 12 km eggs is expanding
There will be special raids and quests around Team GO Rocket
A limited research task will start
Eggs will hatch twice as fast

Are there new Shinies? Nothing is known about that yet. However, the currently announced spawns promise some exciting Shiny checks. Smogon, Baldorfish, Sniebel, Hunduster, and Pionskora can all be encountered in their shiny form.

This is changing with the 12 km eggs: The Curious Eggs that you can receive from the Rocket bosses will gain new additions. Baldorfish, Larvitar, Krebscorps, Absol, Pionskora, Ganovil, Zurrokex, Gladiantri, Skallyk, and Kapuno will hatch from the 12 km eggs starting from the event. Unratütox will be removed from the eggs.

Is the event worth it? After the numerous events around the individual generations in January, the Rocket event is now a nice change.

The announced spawns come from different generations and some rare Pokémon, such as Pionskora or Baldorfish, are included.

It remains to be seen whether the Rocket bosses will change and whether they will battle with new Pokémon. Then we could hope for more Crypto Shinies there.

What’s next? February is once again full of events and there’s a lot to do. Spotlight hours, raid hours, and more events are waiting for you. Here’s an overview:

Pokémon GO: All events in February 2021 – Which ones are worth it?

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4-year-old speaks in school club about Fortnite, reported to the ‘Terror Radar’

Irina Moritz 1. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

A 4-year-old boy was reported under the UK’s anti-terrorism scheme Prevent for talking about weapons and bombs in a club about Fortnite.

Here’s why the boy was reported: A Muslim boy, only 4 years old, and his family were reported under the UK’s Prevent scheme after he was overheard during what seemed to be a shocking conversation in the school club.

The boy told one of the club’s staff that he had been at home with his father the day before and that his father had “weapons and bombs in his shed.”

However, it turned out that the conversation was about the shooter Fortnite. The boy had watched his cousin playing the game and subsequently told the staff member about it.

Fortnite is a popular game with millions of players, and it is not unusual for it to be a topic of conversation among kids. The boy’s words were taken out of context in the report to Prevent. According to the British newspaper The Guardian, this is also evidenced by a transcript of the entire conversation that Prevent had.

Fortnite and gaming are explicitly mentioned in it, according to The Guardian.

In school at just 4 years old? In the UK education system, children start in the so-called Infant School at the age of 3, which is part of Primary School. They stay there until they are 5 years old, when they move on to Junior School, which is roughly equivalent to elementary school. You can learn more about this on Wikipedia.

Anti-Muslim Background of the Report?

This is what the mother says: Following the report, a police officer contacted the family. The boy’s mother told The Guardian that the officer himself was confused.

He explained to her that he had to follow the rules of Prevent and didn’t really know why the case was reported. If the authorities had expected serious terrorist threats, they would not have sent him alone to the house.

According to The Guardian, the mother suspects anti-Muslim motives behind the report. She said to the British newspaper:

The authorities sent me all the information, including the transcript of the conversation. It is clear that he mentions Fortnite. He is just a little boy with imagination. The teachers should know in this context that they [the children] have imagination. […] I think if it had been a white boy, they wouldn’t have acted so drastically and reported him to Prevent.
The boy’s mother to The Guardian.

This is Prevent: Established in 2003, Prevent is part of the UK’s anti-terror strategy CONTEST (via official site). It is one of the 4 measures aimed at reducing the threat of terrorism.

The goal of Prevent is to prevent the radicalization of individuals and to stop them from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

To this end, public institutions like kindergartens or schools can report concerning or suspicious cases to Prevent, as was the case with the Muslim boy.

The case of the 4-year-old boy is not the only one where gaming terms or images have been taken out of context. After a terrorist attack in Halle, ZDF edited footage of it onto the verified Twitch stream of DreamHack for CS:GO.

ZDF edited terror attack into a large Twitch stream for CS:GO – Sparks outrage

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The 10 Best Weapons in CoD Mobile and How to Use Them

Benedict Grothaus 1. February 2021 Reading time 9 minutes

Call of Duty: Mobile offers dozens of weapons to choose from – so many that you can quickly lose track. MeinMMO has looked at the best weapons that you can play in the current Season 1 2021 and listed them in detail for you.

What kind of weapons are these? For the list, we have looked at the best weapons in each category that you can use in the new Season 1 in 2021. For some categories, you will find several weapons that either have different strengths or are almost equally strong.

The majority of the weapons apply to the multiplayer of CoD Mobile. At the end of the list, you will also find a tip for the Battle Royale.

This is how we selected: The list was created based on impressions from various experts like iFerg, one of the best CoD Mobile players in the world. Changes to the balance with the latest update were also taken into account.

Update February 1, 2021: We have updated the list for the latest Season 1 2021. The following weapons are new to the list:

DR-H (assault rifle) replaces Man-O-War
QXR (SMG) replaces Fennec

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The best assault rifles in Season 1 2021

Assault rifles are versatile weapons that can be adapted for many situations with the right attachments in the Gunsmith feature of CoD Mobile. Normally, they are considered a strong option for fights at medium and long distances, especially if you prefer fully automatic weapons.

DR-H

What kind of weapon is this? The DR-H is a versatile assault rifle that, along with the Man-O-War (“Battleship”) and ASM10, leads the list of the best weapons. In the current Season 1, it has narrowly dethroned the Man-O-War.

What makes it so good? The assault rifle is extremely versatile and has a high damage per second. Particularly at medium and long distances, it can kill with just a few shots. It only takes between three and four bullets to take down an opponent. This makes it strong in many game modes, both offensively and defensively.

Its high rate of fire means its time-to-kill (“TTK”) is relatively low, giving you an advantage over many other weapons. The biggest disadvantage is its relatively small magazine with only 20 rounds.

ASM10

What kind of weapon is this? Similar to the DR-H, the ASM10 is a versatile rifle that can be used in many situations.

What makes it so good? In fact, it has nearly identical stats and can be used and played in the same way. The ASM10 has the same advantages and disadvantages as the DR-H. Compared to this, the ASM 10 offers:

higher damage and accuracy
a larger magazine
lower rate of fire and mobility
stronger recoil
about the same range

The differences are barely noticeable, with the ASM10 being a bit better for beginners. The slightly better DR-H requires more experience to maximize its strength with the right attachments. With the larger magazine, the ASM10 also tends to forgive mistakes.

In other CoD titles, you might know the ASM10 by the name AN-94, which is quite popular in Modern Warfare.

The best submachine guns in Season 1 2021

Submachine guns are more mobile compared to assault rifles, but less precise. You move faster with them and usually have a higher rate of fire, but you hit less at range. They are therefore more suited for close combat or medium range.

QXR

What kind of weapon is this? The QXR is the new strongest submachine gun (SMG) and has replaced the Fennec from our list on MeinMMO. It is also one of the strongest weapons in the game outside of its category. From other CoD titles and shooters, you might know it as the MP7, which has already been one of the best submachine guns in CoD Warzone.

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What makes it so good? The submachine gun can be modified for all kinds of situations with various attachments. It offers possibilities for:

high mobility
high accuracy at medium to long distances
minimal recoil (“Laser” build)
stealth attacks with suppressors

Its rate of fire is slightly slower than that of other SMGs, but its range as well as its precision and handling are better. It ranks somewhere between assault rifles and submachine guns.

The great strength of the QXR is that it can quickly take down enemies in hip fire and is also reliable for killing at longer distances when aiming down sights. It is less suited for pure “Run&Gun” gameplay compared to other SMGs.

QQ9

What kind of weapon is this? The QQ9 is likely known to many fans of Call of Duty and the general public as the “MP5”. The MP5 is a popular submachine gun from the German manufacturer Heckler & Koch and has long been considered one of the best weapons in Call of Duty overall. In the latest CoD Cold War, it helped me dominate in the beta.

What makes it so good? In contrast to the Fennec, the QQ9 has a lower rate of fire, but is more accurate and offers higher range. It is easier to control and its damage is a little higher, while it requires the same number of shots for a kill.

While its TTK is slightly lower than that of the Fennec, the QQ9 can also be used at greater distances. In this respect, it can even compete with some assault rifles, giving it more versatility.

The best LMGs in Season 1 2021

Light machine guns (LMGs) are the heaviest automatic weapons in the game. They primarily boast a large magazine, high damage, and a stable rate of fire, but are also less accurate. Currently, there is a favorite that has risen to the top in Season 1 2021.

Chopper

What kind of weapon is this? The Chopper may be familiar to some veterans as the “Chain SAW”. The LMG has been in the game since Season 7 and has since been considered a strong option. Now it has risen to the top.

What makes it so good? The Chopper plays like an assault rifle with a significantly larger magazine and slightly lower precision. The combination of its properties makes the Chopper so strong:

100 rounds in the magazine
kills in 3-4 shots
higher rate of fire than the strongest assault rifles
good control

Although it is a heavy weapon, you are still quite mobile with the Chopper. With the large magazine, you can easily take out multiple opponents in succession. This makes it one of the best weapons, especially when attacking on many maps and in action-packed game modes like deathmatch.

The pro iFerg even sees the Chopper as the best underrated weapon in the game and shows in his gameplay why that is:

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You can currently save on these 5 TVs for PS5 and Xbox

Benedikt Schlotmann 1. February 2021 Reading time 8 minutes

We present to you 5 TV screens that are currently on sale. We also explain who will benefit from these devices. At MediaMarkt, you can still take advantage of a special promotion online and save money on various devices. Included is the best 4K TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X on sale.

This article presents you with 5 TV monitors that you can currently get on sale from various providers. We will look at what the devices can do and for whom they are recommended.

Also included are two 4K monitors that could be particularly interesting for owners of a PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Alongside a 4K television from Samsung, there is also a discount on the best 4K TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X, the LG CX OLED.

Special promotion at MediaMarkt: Currently, MediaMarkt is running a direct discount promotion. If you buy a television, you will receive a direct discount on the purchase price depending on the price.

from a selling price of 599 € there is a direct discount of 70 €
from 799 € there is a direct discount of 90 €
from 999 € there is a direct discount of 150 €
from 1,499 € there is a direct discount of 200 €
from 1,999 € there is a direct discount of 300 €

The offer at MediaMarkt is valid until February 14, 2021, at 8 PM. For offers at MediaMarkt, the direct discount will be calculated for you.

What you should consider when buying a television

What is VRR? VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) is a technology that synchronizes the frame rate between the display and the graphics card. The technology adjusts the frame rate when the frame rate drops significantly. This prevents stuttering or tearing effects in images (also known as tearing).

What is ALLM? ALLM (or Auto Low Latency Mode) is a feature of HDMI 2.1. This allows the PC or game console to control all connected compatible devices simultaneously. When you start a game, for example, all devices will switch to the mode with the lowest latency. Anyone who plays regularly or competitively should consider this when buying.

Sony A9G OLED (SONY KD-55AG9 OLED TV)

This device offers: The A9G from Sony is an OLED television available in 55 or 65 inches. The device offers you very good viewing angles and also handles sun reflections without problems. The screen from Sony also provides you with a 120 Hz panel, which is suitable for gaming. Rtings.com particularly praises the high and clear picture quality.

Although the screen features a 120 Hz panel, VRR technologies such as V-Sync or FreeSync are not supported. This technology synchronizes the frame rate between the display and the PC or console. According to Rtings, you cannot properly adjust the brightness of the device in particularly bright scenes.

Who is this device suitable for? If you are looking for a large TV that is suitable not only for movies but also for gaming, then you should check out the A9G. With a low input lag in game mode of under 20 ms and a 120 Hz panel, the television offers a good gaming experience.

Where you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the 55-inch variant for 1899 € (~~2899 €)~~, you save 34 %.

Additionally, you can benefit from an additional promotion until February 14, 2021, as with a purchase value of over 1499 €, you will receive a direct discount of 200 Euros. You will therefore only pay 1699 €.

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Samsung 4K T QLD Q70T

This device offers: The Samsung television offers excellent contrasts and HDR colors. The 120 Hz refresh rate and support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) will delight gamers in particular. This allows your console to control the refresh rate in conjunction with the monitor, contributing to a smoother image.

The device also supports HDMI 2.1. Some testers criticize that the device appears quite dark at the edges.

Who is this device suitable for? If you are looking for a very good television that not only offers good contrasts and vibrant colors but also many features for gamers, this device may be right for you. Features include VRR support, FreeSync, and G-Sync, among others. The television also recognizes immediately when you start a game with a device that has VRR activated. HDMI 2.1 is also included.

Where you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the television for 949 € (~~1199 €~~), you save 20 %.

Furthermore, you can benefit from an additional promotion until February 14, 2021, as with a purchase value of over 799 €, there is a direct discount of 90 €. You will therefore only pay 709 €.

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Samsung GU65TU8079 – for casual gamers

This device offers: The Samsung GU65TU8079 is a “65 inch” monitor with a 4K resolution. In addition to very good contrasts, the device offers you a very low input lag and can handle light reflections very well.

Thanks to low input lag and features like ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), the device is also suitable for gamers who are satisfied with 60 Hz. Its disadvantages include the lack of VRR support and the low brightness of the device.

The device also supports the color subsampling “Chroma 4:4:4,” making texts especially sharp. This makes the television also suitable for your PC.

Who is this device suitable for? If you are looking for a large 4K television with gaming features but do not want to spend more than 1000 Euros and game rather irregularly and not competitively, you should check out the Samsung GU65TU8079. Its low input lag and ALLM, which automatically switches the television to game mode, are particularly advantageous. An HDMI port with eARC is also included, which is good if you want high-quality sound.

Where you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the 65-inch variant for 769 € (~~949 €~~), you save 18 %.

Moreover, you can benefit from an additional promotion until February 14, 2021, as with a purchase value of over 599 €, you will receive a direct discount of 70 Euros. You currently pay only 699 €.

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If you are looking for a gaming monitor for your PC or console instead of a television, then check here. We explain what you should consider when it comes to gaming monitors, and why HDMI 2.1 (still) does not play an important role in gaming monitors.

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WoW: Attention Kyrians and Venthyr – Your adventurers are now really strong

Cortyn 1. February 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

The adventurers of the Kyrians and Venthyr in WoW have been massively buffed. Changes of up to 400% more performance have been made.

In World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, all four major covenants have different bonuses. However, one of them is identical across all: the mission table. Here, players can send their followers on missions to bring back gold, anima, mount, equipment, or useful runes. However, there have been complaints for a long time that the tasks for some covenants are too difficult. Especially the Kyrians and Venthyr were too weak.

Now Blizzard has massively strengthened the adventurers of the Kyrians and Venthyr while simultaneously nerfing the “Easy Mode” strategy for Night Fae. We reveal what changes are happening.

This has been changed: The list of changes is long. Basically, many adventurers in the Venthyr and Kyrians now have more health and deal more damage or healing. You can find a detailed list of all the changes here:

Kyrian Adventurers

Pelagos now has 20% more health.
Teliah’s spells are 18% more effective.
Kythekios has 50% more attack power.
Telethakas has 100% more health and spells are 167% more effective.
Hala has 17% additional health, attack power has been increased by 50%, and spells are 30% more effective.
Molako has 67% more health and spells are 33% more effective.
Ispiron has 33% more attack power.
Nemea has 33% more attack power and spells are 50% more effective.
Pelodis has 33% more attack power and spells are 50% more effective.
Disciple Kosmas has 20% more health.
Bron has 50% more attack power.
Apolon has 25% more health and spells are 100% more effective.

Venthyr Adventurers

General Draven has 25% more health.
Nadjia the Mistblade has 30% more health.
Theotar has 25% more health and spells are 30% more effective.
Stonecaster has 25% more health.
Kaletar the Healer has 20% more health and spells are 67% more effective.
Ayeleth the Plundered has 38% more health and spells are 43% more effective.
Rahel has 40% more health and spells are 100% more effective.
Stonehead has 25% more health, the cooldown of his spell has been increased from 2 rounds to 4 rounds, and its effectiveness has been increased by 400%.
Simone has 38% more health.
Bogdan’s spells are 150% more effective.
Thela Soulshredder has 38% more health.
Grub Greasegut has 14% more health.
Nerith Darkwing has 38% more health.
Lost Sybille has 50% more health and spells are 40% more effective.
Vulca has 25% more health and spells are 25% more effective.

Night Fae Adventurers

The Trapsmiths of Ardenweald have been reworked. Their ability Thorn Trap now has a 1-round cooldown and ensures that vines entangle all enemies, dealing a bit of damage to them and reducing damage from the next attack of affected enemies by 20%.

This fixes a bug that caused the old damage reduction to be permanently active. This had led to the Night Fae essentially being able to complete every mission if they only brought 4 Trapsmiths and a healer. This is no longer possible.

When do the changes go live? They are already live. Unlike the buffs for 10 specializations, these improvements went live with a hotfix. You should immediately notice that your adventurers in the Venthyr and Kyrians now have significantly more “power”.

What is the consequence of the changes? Essentially, the Kyrians and Venthyr should now also be able to reliably handle most adventures. While it was possible before, it involved a high degree of planning even for seemingly easier missions. Night Fae, on the other hand, can no longer fill every mission with troops to win easily. They now also need to rely more on their adventurers to complete the toughest tasks.

Do you still use the mission table regularly? Have you already received some cool mounts from the quests? Or is the table not worth the anima for you?

Which classes are currently really strong in “Mythic+”, we have discussed here.

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The 8 Best Fighting Games for Switch, PlayStation, Xbox & PC

Noah Struthoff 1. February 2021 Reading time 11 minutes

There are many fighting games on the gaming market. But which of these fighter games are really good in 2021 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch?

No matter if playing with friends or against the AI: Fighting on all platforms is fun. We will give you a recommendation of the best fighting games and tell you why we think these games are the best fighting games in the action game sub-genre.

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Injustice 2

Developer: NetherRealm Studios | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mobile | Release Date: May 11, 2017| Age Rating: 16 and up

What is Injustice 2? Injustice 2 is a fighting game by the makers of “Mortal Kombat.” Its predecessor “Injustice: Gods Among Us” was released in 2013, starting a new era of fighting games.

In Injustice 2, you take on the role of DC heroes and can engage in classic good vs evil battles against each other. In addition to normal 1-on-1 fights, you can also complete various missions and play through a multi-hour campaign.

Who fights here? The entire DC universe comes to battle. A total of 38 fighters are available for selection. Whether it’s Batman, The Flash, or Superman, or the villains like the Joker or Harley Quinn. Less-known characters like Cheetah are also ready to fight. A DLC even introduced the Turtles and Hellboy.

Why fighting here is particularly good:

Beginner-friendly due to relatively easy-to-memorize combat techniques
The battle arenas also serve as interactive environments that you can use for your fight
The story campaign lasts about 6 hours and promises, with elaborate cutscenes, a narrative that enhances immersion
Regularly appearing challenges and DLCs give players something to do
Through numerous modifications and equipment items, characters can be altered
- This type of customization is refreshing for the genre and motivates players

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Who is Injustice 2 for? Especially fans of DC Comics and the DC movies will have fun. But also fans of story campaigns for single players will get their money’s worth. The story is cinematic and promises a spectacular narrative.

The recognizability of the characters is extremely high, and due to the various missions you need to complete, which have incredible depth, you often forget that the pure fighting is at the forefront.

The game is ideal for fighting beginners. The controls are quickly understood, and the campaign only gets harder over time. The learning curve in the game is low, and you can quickly get into the game. Therefore, the game is also great for quick matches between friends, even if one half has never played it before.

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LoL Wild Rift: Patch 2.1 brings 6 new champions one by one

Alexander Leitsch 1. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In League of Legends: Wild Rift the new patch 2.1 will be released in February. This brings interesting innovations for tournaments and a total of 6 new champions that will be released gradually.

What does the patch bring? With the launch of patch 2.1, Riot Games will release replays and a spectator mode. This allows you to watch both in custom games and your friends.

For Wild Rift, this is an important step to enable tournaments and corresponding shoutcasts.

During patch 2.1, a total of 6 champions will also be released, all of whom are already known from the PC version.

When will patch 2.1 be released? So far, there is no exact release date. Only February has been mentioned as the month. The patch will run until April, when the next update 2.2 will be released.

During the patch cycle, however, there will be further updates addressing balance and hotfixes. These will then have the additions 2.1a, 2.1b, and so on.

These 6 champions are coming to Wild Rift

First, the two champions Xayah and Rakan (featured image) are set to find their way into the mobile version of LoL. They could appear very soon after the release of patch 2.1.

They will complement the already existing 55 champions.

For March, champions Katarina, Leona, Diana, and Pantheon are planned. They will come along with the event “The Path of Ascension,” just like Teemo and the other 4 Yordles were introduced with an event recently.

What else will happen in patch 2.1? Throughout the update, the new skin lines “Omegatrupp” and “Projekt” will be released. The developers also emphasized in the blog post that they have not yet disclosed all changes and features.

In 2021, a full release, more champions, and a new game mode are also planned. You can find out more about it here: LoL Wild Rift will get a new game mode in 2021 that many have wished for.

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Is the MMORPG AION in crisis? Private servers supposedly have more players than the official ones

Andreas Bertits 1. February 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

How is the MMORPG AION doing currently? The game has faced severe criticism after the introduction of an autoplay feature.

What about AION? The MMORPG seems to be in a crisis. Looking at the server load of the EU servers at AionInfo, it can be seen that even the strongest server is only at 32% capacity. This corresponds to a population of about 1500 to 1800 players. On Steam, the MMORPG has only around 478 concurrent players at peak, according to Steamcharts, over the past 30 days.

Furthermore, the financial report from NCSoft indicates that the second quarter of 2020 was the weakest since the release of AION in 2008.

Players want the classic AION back

What is the reason for this? AION introduced a new feature about half a year ago. Update 7.9 allowed players to engage in auto-hunting. This is essentially autoplay, which is common in mobile MMORPGs. This feature allows the following functions:

You set a specific sequence of skills to be used in automatic combat
The character independently seeks out monsters to fight
Your hero automatically consumes potions when your hit points fall below a certain value.
It is even possible to automatically sell items when the inventory is full.

The feature was quite controversial upon its introduction and has divided the community. A little more than half were upset about the introduction, while the others did not care.

Moreover, AION fans have long been wishing for classic servers. This has caused a significant surge in Korea. The local community is still waiting to indulge in nostalgic memories again.

What is the alternative? There are private servers of AION that offer classic gaming experiences. Without naming names, the player counts on these servers range between 1,000 and 3,000 players. Thus, the most successful one currently seems to have a higher population than the largest European server.

This, however, cannot be confirmed 100%. It is said that the capacity of an official AION server is 5,000. With a utilization of 32% (as mentioned above), that translates to an average of 1,600 players currently.

One must simply rely on the claims of the private servers. Therefore, the information should be taken with caution.

Even if the MMORPG AION currently seems to be struggling, it still belongs to the 13 best free-to-play MMORPGs in comparison.

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Fallout 76 is soon bringing loadouts that are so important for you

Benedict Grothaus 1. February 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

With the new update for the test server, Fallout 76 brings one of the changes that players have been wishing for a long time and which was supposed to be released in 2020. Skill loadouts allow for quick switching between different builds – and they are not the only major innovation.

What are loadouts? Fallout 76 will soon allow you to use different combinations of perks from the game in loadouts that you can easily switch between. This way, you can build two builds simultaneously and choose which one you currently need.

With the upcoming skill loadouts, you can reset your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats for free, which was previously only possible through lengthy level-ups. This allows you to easily create multiple loadouts or builds.

The feature was originally announced in the roadmap for 2020, but was postponed after the “Steel Dawn” update to 2021. For the community, loadouts and the free redistribution of S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats have been frequently requested wishes.

Skill loadouts are an important change

What do I get from the loadouts? The builds allow you to engage in different activities with the same character without having to constantly shuffle perk cards back and forth or even having to change attributes first. For example, you can:

use one loadout for combat and another for building
create different weapon and armor loadouts, for example for power armor
assemble loadouts for solo and group play
specialize perks for specific areas, like those with high radiation or for boss encounters

At the start, only two loadouts will be available per character. More may be unlockable in the future, possibly through the Atom Shop, as Bethesda states.

How can I use them? From level 25 onwards, you can set and switch loadouts at card machines in your camp or at train stations, completely for free. So it will likely not be possible everywhere and at all times, but at least in these “rest areas”.

The update itself will be deployed to the test server of Fallout 76 from Friday, February 5 (PC; Bethesda.net). The new content will later come in an official update. When that will be is still not determined.

Further changes to camps, melee combat, and more

After the increase of storage capacity already fulfilled a major wish of the community, the PTS update will bring additional important content. Along with the loadouts, several useful changes and some that are meant to improve quality of life will come:

Camp slots: You can build up to three different camps at different locations and switch between them
aim assist for controllers will be improved and crosshairs will now remain on the target when aiming
when crafting, large quantities can now be produced via a slider
daily operations will grant more rewards and receive new locations, such as the old raid Vault 96
the world map will display more activities, such as radiated areas
the melee system will be overhauled

The upcoming PTS update contains a lot of changes that should improve Fallout 76. After the developers laid the groundwork for a better game in 2020, they are already delivering the first tests with improvements that many players desire in 2021. You can learn more about the upcoming year in our outlook, how Fallout 76 will continue in 2021.

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I still can’t cope with an annoying PS5 change after 3 months

Sven Galitzki 1. February 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

Shooter expert Sven Galitzki is very satisfied with the new console after almost 3 months with the PlayStation 5. However, he still cannot get used to one change compared to the PS4.

Here’s how I reflect on the first months with the PS5: Although many players are still waiting to get their hands on a PS5 – it has indeed been almost 3 months since the PlayStation 5 was released. On November 12, it was available in the USA, Canada, Japan, and some other countries, while on November 19, it was finally available in Germany and the rest of Europe.

I have now spent almost 3 months on Sony’s new console and have been very happy with it so far. My console has not been loud or warm, and fortunately, I have been spared from other technical issues or teething problems like the annoying coil whine or crashes. I have also gotten used to the acute storage shortage and the now somewhat more complicated party function compared to the PS4.

Nevertheless, there is one thing that really bothers me on the PS5 – every single day, every time I turn on the console. Or rather, every time I have to turn it off…

Why, Sony? Why?

This is the change we are talking about: With the PS5, Sony has not only upgraded the user interface, but also changed an essential function of the PS4 within the new DualSense controller of the PlayStation 5.

If you want to turn off the PS4 using the controller, you have to hold down the PlayStation button on the DualShock 4 for a longer time. Then the quick menu appears, where I can shut down the console or put it into rest mode with a few clicks.

If you just tap the PlayStation button on the PS4 once briefly, you would go to the main page of the UI.

On the PS5, it is now different. To access the equivalent of the quick menu on the PlayStation 5, you must now briefly tap the PS button on the controller. If you hold it down as before on the PS4, you now go to the main page of the UI.

That doesn’t sound too bad so far; it’s basically just been flipped, right? It almost sounds like a luxury problem…

What’s so bad about it? Although it may seem that way – for me and many others I have spoken with about this issue, it is actually a really annoying thing. This small, seemingly trivial change is regularly driving me and many other PS5 owners up the wall.

After 7 years with the PS4, the pressing of the PS button has been so ingrained in my muscle memory that my brain still cannot process this change after almost 3 months with Sony’s new console. Every single time I want to turn off the PS5, I don’t end up in the quick menu, but on the overview page, and then, frustrated and often cursing, I have to navigate to the correct menu. And there doesn’t seem to be any improvement in sight.

Although I prefer the old quick menu of the PS4 – objectively speaking, I don’t even need more clicks on the PS5 to turn off the console this way. However, subjectively for me and some others, this small change plays a massive role. And unfortunately, you can’t change that – at least not currently.

What on earth was Sony thinking, changing such an essential fundamental function that must have become second nature to almost every long-time PlayStation player? For me, it feels like suddenly switching the accelerator and brake pedals in a car after driving for 50 years – simply inexplicable. I hope that it will be possible to adjust this differently in the future.

What about you? What do you think after the first months of the PS5? Are there things that annoy you extremely, or things you think were actually better on the PS4? What do you particularly like about the PlayStation 5? Or do you think this is all a luxury problem and would be happy if you could even own a PS5?

By the way, if you are waiting for the next ordering opportunity: When will the PS5 finally be available for purchase again? The current status in 2021

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.