The first Pokémon of the 6th generation are available in Pokémon GO. However, there are still plenty of monsters missing. We will show you the best monsters from the Kalos region that are not yet in the game.
This is what is shown here: The monsters we show you here look promising. The stats are already known, and some monsters have already been assigned attacks. However, these things have not yet been officially implemented. Some monsters on the list could therefore become weaker.
How strong could Monargoras become? Monargoras has two types that are used quite often. For both types, Monargoras is supposed to learn strong attacks, allowing it to be used on both sides.
While Monargoras will not be a top attacker with these stats, it does offer a nice alternative for either Rihornior and Rameidon or Rayquaza and Knakrack.
With the introduction of Monargoras, we will therefore get a Pokémon that benefits from two frequently used types and also has solid attacks.
Durengard
These are the stats: Durengard has 2 forms (Sword and Shield forms). We are looking at the Sword form here, as it will be useful as an attacker in this form.
Type: Ghost and Steel
Attack: 291
Defense: 97
HP: 155
Max CP: 2987
How strong could Durengard become? The special feature of Durengard is its high attack value. It has an attack value that is nearly as high as Mewtwo’s (300). In contrast, its defense value is weak. You could deal significant damage with Durengard, but it will also be quickly defeated.
In the end, it must show whether Durengard is useful as a glass cannon or will be defeated too quickly. It is definitely an interesting Pokémon to keep an eye on.
Zygarde
These are the stats: Zygarde has 3 forms (10%-Form, 50%-Form, and Optimal-Form). We are looking at the Optimal-Form here.
Type: Dragon and Ground
Attack: 185
Defense: 211
HP: 389
Max CP: 4267
How strong could Zygarde become? Zygarde could be an interesting monster for the PvP League. The HP value of 389 is really high, and the combination of the types Dragon and Ground sounds promising.
Attacks for Zygarde are not yet known. It will then be determined whether Zygarde really becomes useful. With the right attacks, it could become one of the best monsters in the Master League.
However, Zygarde should not play a role in raids. Its attack value is too low, and the competition is too great.
Yveltal
These are the stats:
Type: Dark and Flying
Attack: 250
Defense: 185
HP: 246
Max CP: 4275
How strong could Yveltal become? Yveltal could become strong both as a Flying and Dark attacker. As a Dark attacker, Yveltal has Darkrai ahead of it, but it could rank second.
As a Flying attacker, there are also some competitors, but here too it could belong to the top attackers. Yveltal has strong attacks from both types.
With Yveltal, it is unlikely that a monster will come that surpasses all Pokémon, but it will certainly become a strong attacker.
Xerneas
These are the stats:
Type: Fairy
Attack: 250
Defense: 185
HP: 246
Max CP: 4275
How strong could Xerneas become? With Xerneas, a strong Fairy attacker could come into the game. The problem so far: It is not supposed to learn a Fairy fast attack. If this changes before the release, then Xerneas could become strong.
Currently, there are hardly any real attackers among the Fairy attackers. Togekiss or Gardevoir are strong, but not really top attackers either. Xerneas may not surpass all other monsters, but it could become significantly stronger.
These are the stats: Hoopa has 2 forms (Normal form and Unbound). We are looking at the Unbound form here, as it is stronger.
Type: Dark and Psychic
Attack: 310
Defense: 191
HP: 173
Max CP: 4516
How strong could Hoopa become? This form of Hoopa could be the most interesting Pokémon of the 6th generation. The Unbound form has a better attack value than Mewtwo and also has the secondary type Dark.
Currently, the attacks are not yet known, but if Hoopa is supposed to learn Psyshock, just like Mewtwo, then it could at least deal more damage. However, it might not be as sturdy in battle.
Additionally, there are the potential Dark attacks that Hoopa could learn. If these attacks are good, it could even overshadow Darkrai.
However, strong defenders are rather absent in the 6th generation. We have listed the best gym defenders for you here:
On March 4, 2021, Ranch Simulator will be released in Early Access on Steam. In a cooperative mode, you and three friends will restore an old farm, raise animals, go hunting, and defend your ranch against wild animals. MeinMMO interviewed the project manager, Pavel Ryzhenko, as part of Find Your Next Game and asked him about the specifics of Ranch Simulator.
What is Ranch Simulator? In Ranch Simulator, you take over your family’s old farm and must completely renovate and partially rebuild it. You can do this alone or in co-op with three other players.
At the beginning, you clean up the surroundings, mow the lawn, cut down trees, and renovate the farmhouse. You have numerous tools and vehicles at your disposal. You earn money by raising animals or selling wooden boards. At the start of the Early Access phase, you can raise the following animals:
Chickens including raising chicks
Cows that produce milk
Pigs whose meat can be sold
In Ranch Simulator, you raise various animals and take care of their well-being.
In addition to raising animals, you can also hunt wild animals in the surrounding forests. After processing, you can also sell them in the local settlement. Alternatively, you can produce wooden boards to generate additional income.
When and where will Ranch Simulator be released? The Ranch Simulator will be released on Steam and is scheduled to be released in Early Access on March 4, 2021. A price has not yet been announced.
Animal husbandry and free building make Ranch Simulator special
Compared to similar titles, such as Farming Simulator, the focus of Ranch Simulator is not on field work, but on building and expanding your own ranch and the associated animal husbandry.
This is special about animal husbandry
Working on the ranch resembles Stardew Valley: We inherit a rundown farm and need to get it back in shape. Junk, weeds, dead trees, and the ghostly main house appear far from inviting.
Once the ranch has been prepared, you start to earn money. Your core task in Ranch Simulator is animal husbandry. This aspect is rather simple in Farming Simulator and Stardew Valley.
At the beginning, the ranch does not look very inviting.
In both games, you feed the animals with food, straw, and water, and sell their products. Ranch Simulator offers more options in animal husbandry, and a meat processing system is set to be added during Early Access.
You also have the opportunity to raise chicks to hens and roosters.
Pig farming in comparison: Pig farming in Farming Simulator is suitable for players who need manure or sludge to fertilize their fields. Without mods, a complex pig farming system, as planned in Ranch Simulator, is not possible.
The slaughtering of pigs and the subsequent sale of pork is also not possible. Here, at least on paper, Ranch Simulator stands out.
This is special about building
The building system in comparison: In Ranch Simulator, you place various buildings as blueprints on your ranch and then have to build them yourself. Building requires wooden boards, which are produced by cutting down and processing logs. The barn can be expanded, and additional boxes can be added inside.
In Farming Simulator, there is no way to expand buildings after placing them. Furthermore, individual objects are placed from a bird’s eye view and do not need to be built but can be used directly. This minimizes immersion and does not convey the feeling of having created something yourself.
In Ranch Simulator, there will be the option to expand individual buildings both from the outside and from the inside.
To build a barn, everyone must pitch in and do preparatory work.
Which buildings will be available at the start? At the beginning of Early Access, a large barn, four different small chicken coops, and the main house will be available. The developers aim to implement ten different houses as blueprints later on.
More freedoms in designing the interior are also set to follow during Early Access.
The player is offered the greatest freedom possible
In addition to raising animals, you must also bring your ranch up to standard to avoid scaring guests away. For this, there are various tools that give you a lot of freedom.
The crowbar is used to demolish the ruins of the ranch.
We at MeinMMO spoke with Pavel Ryzhenko. He is the project manager at Toxic Dog and answered some questions about Ranch Simulator. First, we wanted to know if there will be missions or quests in Ranch Simulator and if there is a tutorial that teaches the basics.
Pavel Ryzhenko: The game is primarily designed to give the player the freedom to run their ranch. The main quests introduce the player to the basic game mechanics, but we really want players to manage their ranch as they wish. This is particularly important in multiplayer, where we truly hope players will utilize the role-playing opportunities while managing a ranch together.
During the Early Access phase, we plan to add several side quests. A local hunter and NPCs from neighboring ranches will offer you these side quests.
There are some dangers while hunting: This bear seems to be in a pretty bad mood.
MeinMMO: How complex will the economic system in Ranch Simulator be?
Pavel Ryzhenko: The economic system is one of the things we want to optimize during the Early Access phase as we will be adding features like the meat production system.
Co-op makes work easier: In Ranch Simulator, up to four players can work together on the success of their ranch. The developers rely on a client-server model, where one player hosts the game and friends can join the session. This is also how multiplayer works in Stardew Valley. Progress on the ranch is only saved by the host. Dedicated servers are currently not planned by the developers.
The Toxic Dog team has been working on Ranch Simulator for two years
The simulation is developed by the European indie studio “Toxic Dog.” They use Unreal Engine 4 for development and have been working on the title for two years. The current state of the simulation can be seen in the recently released trailer.
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Ranch Simulator shows its full potential in co-op.
MeinMMO: How much is the community involved in development?
Pavel Ryzhenko: Involving the community in development is one of the most important things for us, and that’s why we decided to start in Early Access. We have already conducted several beta tests to ensure we involve the community as early as possible.
MeinMMO: What insights have you gained from the beta?
Pavel Ryzhenko: Betas are great for finding out what players like and what features they would like to see. Based on player feedback from the first beta, we have added some exciting features such as character customization and third-person view.
Character customization was implemented based on community feedback.
MeinMMO: What topics will you focus on in the first 12 months after the Early Access release?
Pavel Ryzhenko: To some extent, that will depend on what our community wants. The start of Early Access means many new players and thus more feedback. Aside from that, we have a lot of interesting content that we plan to add during Early Access. Currently, we are planning and looking forward to the introduction of horses, a meat production system, more customization options for houses, growing plants, and gardening.
What you should know about Ranch Simulator
We asked Pavel Ryzhenko if the team plans a console launch, if the multiplayer will be expanded, and if mod support will be offered in the future.
MeinMMO: On which platforms will Ranch Simulator be released besides PC?
Pavel Ryzhenko: It would be great if Ranch Simulator could also be released on other platforms in the future. But at the moment, PC is the only platform we are working on. It is possible that the game could eventually be released on other platforms, but there is currently no decision on that.
MeinMMO: Will it be possible to play Ranch Simulator with more than three friends in the future?
Pavel Ryzhenko: There is a good chance that we will stick to four players since multiplayer was designed that way.
MeinMMO: Will there be mod support in the future?
Pavel Ryzhenko: Good question! Mod support is not currently planned, but it is certainly possible. We would like to hear from players if this is something they want to see.
MeinMMO: Thank you for the interview!
Disclaimer Our author has not yet had the opportunity to test Ranch Simulator himself. The article is based on reports, screenshots, and gameplay videos from the publisher. Ranch Simulator sounds like an interesting game to watch. At this point, we cannot make any statements about the quality of the game.
Conclusion: Ranch Simulator has potential
From my perspective, Ranch Simulator follows a very interesting concept. As a Farming Simulator fan, I look forward to the Early Access release. Particularly in co-op mode, I hope for varied hours together with friends. I myself started with Farming Simulator 13 and have remained loyal to the series ever since.
The expansion of one’s own farm and the animal husbandry feel rather short in Farming Simulator, and this is exactly where Ranch Simulator steps in.
The ability to completely build and manage your own ranch excites me very much, and I am curious how elaborate and complex the breeding of different animals will be. The co-op will surely make it less stressful when I watch my friends work from the porch.
Toxic Dog has only released two games so far: in 2017, the co-op game “Catch A Lover,” in which you hunt your wife’s lover, and in 2018, the online quiz “Dummy!” Both games are rather unknown, and the reviews for “Catch A Lover” on Steam are rather mixed at 55%. The ambitions of Ranch Simulator are high and offer hope. The beta testers on the Discord server of Ranch Simulator are satisfied with the current state of the game, which is encouraging! I will definitely take a closer look at Ranch Simulator upon release.
Florian Franck
Freelance author at MeinMMO
What do you think about Ranch Simulator? What features would you like to see? Feel free to tell us in the comments.
In Genshin Impact, the event “Wonderful Wonderful Goods” has started. This is a small side event with little effort. MeinMMO explains why the little effort is still very worthwhile.
About this: With “Wonderful Wonderful Goods” an event has started in Genshin Impact. This is not as big an event as the “Chalk and Dragon” event, which took some time from you.
How long does the event last?
The event “Wonderful Wonderful Goods” runs from January 23, 2021, to January 30, 2021, at 4 a.m. During this period, you can complete a task daily. The task expires the following day, so you cannot save it!
What are the prerequisites?
You must have reached adventure level 12 at least. Then you can visit the merchant Liben, who is located in a different position every day.
What does the event offer?
Every day you have to find the merchant Liben. After giving him various resources, you will receive a box with materials in return. Unlike the old “Wonderful Wonderful Goods”, you cannot choose a box.
How much effort is involved?
Depending on how regularly you play, the task takes a few minutes. Most items you should already have in your inventory if you play regularly and can immediately claim the reward.
Is the event worth it?
Definitely! On the first day, 40 Primogems are already waiting for you, and similar rewards should await you in the coming days. Once you have completed 5 tasks, you will receive a Super Wonderful Box containing 100 Primogems. You need Primogems for the Gacha System of Genshin Impact.
Currently, the “Symphony of Hypostases” event is also running in Genshin Impact. This will take place until January 30, 2021.
Genshin Impact: How the event works
First, you need to find the merchant Liben. He is always located at a different point on the Genshin Impact map. Once you find him, you can give him the goods he’s looking for and receive a box in return.
Today’s task: In the task from January 23, 2021, you must deliver 5 apples, 5 poultry, and 5 sugar plants.
The required resources are cooking ingredients that you can find everywhere on the map, as these are not regional ingredients. This means you will find all the necessary goods both in Mondstadt and in Liyue.
The rewards for the Wonderful Box vary from world to world. You can also visit the game of another player and then receive the reward of that world.
What you need on January 23
“Wonderful Wonderful Goods” – why daily login is worthwhile
If you complete 5 tasks from Liben and deliver the corresponding materials, you will receive a Super Wonderful Box.
In this box, in addition to some upgrade materials, there are also 100 Primogems. It is worth it to complete the task for Liben every day because you can then spend the Primogems, for example, to obtain the 5-star character Ganyu. We have already introduced you to the best builds for Ganyu on MeinMMO.
Liben and the Super Wonderful Box
Alternatively, you can save your Primogems for the new character Xiao, who is supposed to arrive in Genshin Impact with update 1.3. In addition to Xiao, there will also be many other innovations for the game.
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In Pokémon GO the Smoke Day with Voltali starts this Sunday, January 24. We provide you with an overview of how to make the most of this event.
This is the Smoke Day: This event is about the item Smoke. For 6 hours, the smoke will only attract special Pokémon. It is an event designed specifically for home play, as you can comfortably play from your sofa.
This time, everything revolves around Voltali, Dragon, and Electric Pokémon. You will encounter Pokémon of these types for 6 hours and have good chances of finding Shinys.
Smoke Day with Voltali – Start Time and Bonuses
What: The Smoke Day in Pokémon GO with Voltali in January 2021 When: On Sunday, January 24, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time Pokémon of the Day: Voltali Bonus: Every hour, the smoke attracts Pokémon of different types Bonus: 3x smoke can be purchased for one PokéCoin
These are the times: This time, the hourly distribution is a bit more complicated. They switch hourly or every 2 hours. Voltali will appear for the entire 6 hours.
The times are divided as follows:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Electric Pokémon will be attracted by the smoke
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Dragon Pokémon and monsters that evolve into Dragons will be attracted by the smoke
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Electric Pokémon will be attracted by the smoke
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Dragon Pokémon and monsters that evolve into Dragons will be attracted by the smoke
These are the Electric Pokémon: As Electric Pokémon, monsters from various generations will appear. These include Pikachu, Magnetilo, Voltobal, Lampe, Voltali, Plusle, Minun, and Flunschlik.
These are the Dragon Pokémon: This particularly refers to Pokémon that are not of the Dragon type themselves but can evolve into Dragon Pokémon. Nevertheless, there should also be some Dragons present. Examples mentioned by Niantic include Seep, Dratini, Voltali, Knacklion, Vibrava, Wablu, and Kindwurm.
No major surprises are expected. However, it cannot be ruled out that Kaumalat may also appear in the smoke. We will know more at the start of the event.
This exclusive move is available: If you evolve an Ampharos during the Smoke Day, it will learn the move Dragon Pulse. This move becomes interesting if you evolve a Mega Ampharos. This Pokémon is of the Dragon and Electric types. However, if you are not interested in Mega Evolutions, the move will not be particularly interesting for you.
These bonuses you can grab here: During the current Hoenn event, there is a new collector challenge. You are supposed to catch, among others, Kindwurm, Plusle, and Minun. These Pokémon are a bit trickier to find. However, during the Smoke Day, you will have the best chances to catch these 3 Pokémon, which could help you complete the challenge. More information about this can be found here:
This is what you should do: For the Smoke Day, you can get 3 smokes for just one PokéCoin. For half of the event, you won’t have to spend any purchased smoke. So you should definitely make use of at least the 3 smoke – they are, after all, free.
If you have the full 6 hours available, you should also keep the smoke going throughout. The spawns are quite interesting, and you can make good use of them with the smoke.
Which hour is especially worthwhile? You will encounter stronger Pokémon during the Dragon hours. So if you only want to play for an hour, you should play at 1:00 PM or 4:00 PM.
How about Shinys? In the past, the event Pokémon from the Smoke Day have also been more frequently available as Shinys. One can expect the same from Voltali. Anyone who did not participate in the Community Day 2018 should secure the Shiny.
Keep in mind that the increased Shiny chance is not officially confirmed. It is based on information from past Smoke Days.
How to properly prepare: You can comfortably play the Smoke Day from your sofa, but you need enough balls. So collect balls beforehand so that you won’t run out during the event. 60 Pokémon will appear per hour due to the smoke. We recommend at least 60 balls per hour – ideally more, as a Pokémon is not always caught on the first ball.
During the Smoke Day, there will also be Groudon and Kyogre in the raids. We will show you whether they are worth it:
In the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone, there is currently a lot of criticism regarding Cold War and its integration into the Battle Royale. MeinMMO wanted to know how you find the new content. Here are your answers.
Here’s what it was about: We reported on players of CoD Warzone who complained on reddit about the “merger” with Cold War. From their perspective, the new content has worsened the situation of the Battle Royale. Some players have already called for the removal of some content.
Therefore, we asked you how you feel about Warzone with the “Cold War” touch.
These are the results: The survey ended on January 22, 2021. Every MeinMMO reader could cast exactly one vote in the survey. A total of 2,812 readers participated.
How do you find the integration of Cold War content into Warzone?
Terrible (48.47% / 1,363 votes)
Not so good (21.23% / 597 votes)
Okay (12.52% / 352 votes)
Great (9.50% / 267 votes)
Good (8.29% / 233 votes)
Total votes: 2,812
With 48%, almost half of the participants find the integration of Cold War into Warzone terrible. Another 21% believe that the new content is not received well. This results in a significant number of players, specifically 1,960 readers, who have a rather negative impression of the integration.
On the other hand, nearly 13% of you find the content okay, 9% great, and 8% good. In total, 30% of you accept the content from Cold War.
The new content is not well received
Here are your reasons: In the comments under the article, some of you addressed the problems Cold War causes.
The integration has made everything worse. Most players are running around with 3 to 4 weapons, and they are from Cold War.
The nerfs have not helped at all when you constantly see the same weapon in the killcam.
MeinMMO reader Frank elaborates in his comment on where the problems of CoD Warzone currently lie for him. From his perspective, the integration of Cold War is a good thing, but it was not properly planned. There are significant issues with balancing, and some “Modern Warfare” weapons could serve as alternatives, with appropriate adjustments to handling.
The current semi-automatic DMRs are practically useless to him, as are the SCAR, Dragunov, or the Rytec AMR. Additionally, weapon attachments from Cold War do not function as described in Warzone. In his comment, he references a video by CoD YouTuber JGOD, who publishes weapon setups on his channel and shows how broken some attachments are.
In his video about the LMG “Stoner 63”, he recommends a barrel that is supposed to do more vehicle damage – according to the description. However, in practice, the attachment increases projectile speed significantly. So much so that he sees the barrel as the best choice for the weapon. We embed the English video for you here:
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In the comments, the balancing of the new Cold War weapons is often identified as a problem. An additional issue is the skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). In the community, there is a desire to adjust the SBMM and to balance the “Cold War” weapons against the rest of the arsenal. Another problem is cheaters: At the end of January, the issue reached its sad peak when a finalist was disqualified for cheating at the $250,000 tournament “Twitch Rivals”.
What do you think? Do you think that the balancing of the Cold War weapons is a problem? And should the SBMM be completely abolished? Let us know in the comments.
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The survival game Rust is currently very popular among German streamers. Some of the biggest German streamers are currently playing on two major Rust servers. We introduce both projects and show you on which server your favorite streamer is active.
These are the two Rust servers: The majority of the German streamers currently playing Rust are active on two servers. These are “RUSTplatz” and “Twitch Prime is free”.
Who owns the servers?
The streamer server “RUSTplatz” was founded by Bonjwa, RocketBeans, and Dhalucard.
The “Twitch Prime is free” project is operated by Rumathra and was temporarily offline after an escalation. On January 15th, Season 2 started on this server.
German streamers play on these Rust servers
The currently largest Rust server with German streamers is “RUSTplatz”. There are 112 German-speaking streamers and content creators active, who primarily engage in role-playing. On the unofficial website rustplatz.live, created by Moritz Ruth, all players and teams can be viewed. There, the individual live streams are also linked.
The RUSTplatz project
The project founded by Bonjwa, RocketBeans, and Dhalucard is very popular and has been able to recruit some notable German streamers.
A part of the project team of the Rust server “RUSTplatz” – the RocketBeans.
These streamers play on RUSTplatz: Among the currently 112 players are some of the biggest German streamers and content creators.
These streamers are active on the roleplay server:
Dhalucard
Bonjwa
RocketBeans
Trilluxe
Moondye7
MAiHOPAWANGO
Farbenfuchs
Kalle
AnniTheDuck
Hirnsturz
PietSmiet
fisHCOp
aSmoogl
Paul & Olli from the DoktorFroid team
LaraLoft
PhunkRoyal
Torro
JenNyan
How much fun the RP can be is shown by a clip from Dhalucard:
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What makes the server so special? Only streamers can participate on RUSTplatz. They must be invited by another participant in advance. The server is also only online daily from 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
Players can only kill other players after prior role-play, except in the “Kill on Sight” zones (short KOS zones). Furthermore, the global text chat has been disabled, and communication takes place exclusively in the in-game voice chat.
The German Rust server was founded by Rumathra and launched on January 9, 2021. From the beginning, there were some issues, and the project was prematurely stopped on January 12. The reason for this was the behavior of some players. After a revision of the rules, the second season began on January 15 with a revised rule set and its own PvP RP zone.
The operator of the German Rust server: Rumathra.
These streamers play on “Twitch Prime is free”: According to the project website, 90 participants are currently playing on the Rust server, including
Trymacs
Rumathra
MckyTV
Papaplatte
Rewinside
The project website also lists several participants who have since moved to RUSTplatz.
What makes the server so special? At the beginning, the project was the largest German-speaking Rust streamer server, and even MontanaBlack wanted to check out the survival game. Anyone who wants to join can apply in Rumathra’s Discord, but only groups are accepted, and players must be at least 16 years old.
What makes Rust so special
What kind of game is Rust? The hardcore survival game is developed by Facepunch Studios, the creators of Garry’s Mod. The game was released in early access on Steam in 2013 and heavily focuses on PvP.
Rust left early access in 2018 and has been receiving regular new content ever since. All servers are wiped once a month, and every player starts anew. This also gives newcomers a chance in Rust. Are you just starting with Rust and need help with the first steps? Then we recommend our Rust beginner guide, where we explain the first steps.
Do you miss a German Rust streamer in our list? Let us know in the comments!
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2021 could be an interesting year for MMO fans. Some games are getting major updates or expansions, while others are set to release. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch introduces you to 3 MMORPGs that he believes will succeed in 2021.
What kind of list is this? Having already introduced 6 MMOs that will not survive 2021, I now want to look in the other direction. Therefore, I will present you with three completely new games that could succeed in 2021.
This list is also based on my own opinion, and of course, there is a possibility that they may flop or not be released in 2021. However, I have selected 3 games where success is possible.
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Amazon Game Studios | Platform: PC | Release Date: Spring 2021 | Model: Buy2Play
What is New World? New World is the new MMORPG from Amazon, where you explore the fictional island of Aeternum in the 17th century. You join one of three factions that fight over fortresses and settlements on the island.
New World features a classless system, where your armor and weapons influence your playstyle. Over time, your character learns not only how to handle weapons but also levels up (1-60) and gains attribute points that are intended to influence your playstyle as well.
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How did the development of New World go? The MMO initially resembled a kind of survival game with a strong PvP focus. At the time, there was praise for the graphics and performance of the game, but also much criticism.
Especially the combat system felt too sluggish and undynamic for many. Additionally, there were virtually no content for players who were not interested in PvP. With the strong PvP focus, New World risked becoming a niche game instead of one for the masses.
At the end of 2019, the developers announced a major rework:
The survival aspects like hunger and thirst took a back seat
The PvP became optional in the open world and fortress battles were moved to instances
Suddenly, there was a much greater focus on PvE
Classic quests, tasks for settlements, and even an instanced arena with boss battles were introduced
In August 2020, an open test was conducted and players discussed the game’s content. While there was still much criticism—especially regarding the quests and combat system—some see great potential in the game, including myself in my conclusion about the event:
With the new focus on PvE content, the MMO is opening up to a broad audience. Already in the first tests, New World impressed with its crafting system, good graphics, and the basic idea with the settlements.
However, there were problems primarily with the combat system, which, despite many revisions in August 2020, was still far from being polished. Yet, while I was initially put off during my playtime, I gradually came to appreciate and love the combat. In fact, I see the combat system as a unique selling point that could help New World succeed in 2021.
For success, however, a lot of fine-tuning is needed compared to the test in August. Particularly the topics of quests, events in the open world, and endgame content for PvE players will ultimately determine whether New World really makes a splash.
Alexander Leitsch
MMORPG expert at MeinMMO
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Currently, the Hoenn event is running in Pokémon GO. For the associated collector challenge, you need to catch a Wormadam, among other things. However, it is relatively rare. We will tell you where to find this Pokémon.
The Pokémon Wormadam is part of the Hoenn event and the associated temporary collector challenge. In this challenge, you need to catch certain Pokémon, but Wormadam is quite rare and therefore hard to get.
You also have until Sunday, January 24 at 8:00 PM to complete the collector challenge. Therefore, we will reveal how to best obtain Wormadam.
You can find Wormadam in raids and during dragon hour
How can you get Wormadam? In general, you can find Wormadam in the wild. However, it is very rare there. You will need a good portion of luck.
More reliably, you can find the Pokémon in the 1-star raids. There, you will also find Geckarbor, Stollunior, Flemmli, and Hydropi, which are also part of the Hoenn collection. This method is the safest one.
You might also have a good chance of finding Wormadam during the smoke event on Sunday. From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, many dragon Pokémon will appear. However, you are again dependent on luck here.
Wormadam in its evolutions and shiny forms.
Find more Pokémon from the Hoenn collection
What about the other Pokémon in the collection? As mentioned above, you can also find some of them in the 1-star raids.
Will you participate in the smoke day or is this an event you would like to skip? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
By the way, you can also find the two attackers Kyogre and Groudon in raids until Sunday at 8:00 PM. And you should definitely get these strong attackers:
On January 22, Microsoft announced a price increase for Xbox Live Gold. However, this faced significant backlash. In the meantime, Microsoft has reversed the price increase and even announced a general improvement for Live Gold.
What happened? In a blog post, the Xbox Live Gold team explained that there was to be a price increase for their service, which has remained the same depending on the region for up to 10 years. Specifically, the changes for German customers would have looked like this:
1-month Xbox Live Gold membership from 6.99 Euro to 8.99 Euro
3-month Xbox Live Gold membership from 19.99 Euro to 23.99 Euro
6-month Xbox Live Gold membership from 39.99 Euro to 47.99 Euro
However, these changes were not to apply to existing 6- or 12-month subscriptions and were to be adjusted only after at least 60 days.
How did people react? On social media, many Xbox users expressed dissatisfaction. For instance, the user sawdeanz on reddit: “Wait 120 a year? WTF. Is that still necessary just to play online? What a damn rip-off.”
Especially in America, the price increase was very noticeable. From 59.99 dollars for 12 months, the price rose to 59.99 for 6 months. The website Windows Central then called Xbox Live Gold the “worst deal in gaming history.”
Many on Reddit speculated that this was intended to further promote the Game Pass. While it costs up to 9.99 Euro per month, it includes hundreds of games in addition to Xbox Live Gold. As Live Gold itself becomes less attractive, the Game Pass simultaneously becomes more appealing, the community concluded.
By the way, you can save significantly on the Game Pass with some simple tricks:
Xbox backtracks, promises major improvement for Live Gold
How did Microsoft respond to the criticism? On January 23, Xbox released a new blog post announcing they would not implement the price increase.
For now, prices are to remain as they are in all regions. Any future price increases should be announced 45 to 60 days in advance.
Additionally, Xbox promised an improvement for Live Gold. Free-to-play games will soon be playable online without needing Xbox Live Gold. However, the implementation of this will still take some time. Updates are expected in the coming months.
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How does the community react to the update? Below the tweet from Xbox, numerous users express their thanks to Microsoft for the response and praise:
Twitch streamer DansGaming commented: “I’m not used to something being done for the customer this quickly. Thank you for listening and doing the right thing.”.
The user SonOfStormcloak even writes: “See. THIS is the reason why Microsoft is light-years better than Sony. Would Sony have listened to customers and reversed their decision? I’d bet every dollar I own that they wouldn’t. Thank you, Microsoft and Xbox. Fan for life.”.
However, there is also significant criticism.
Some wonder why the price increase was so drastic. For them, a rise of a few dollars wouldn’t have caused a shitstorm, but a 100% increase for an annual subscription certainly would.
There is also criticism regarding the Xbox Live Gold service itself. This must be purchased to play online on the Xbox, a practice that doesn’t exist on PC. Some therefore hope for a general abolishment of this system, which also exists with Sony’s PlayStation Plus.
The Game Pass, in turn, also provides access to the online feature and also to hundreds of games. Included are now also titles from EA, including Battlefield, The Sims, and Titanfall 2. More on this here:
Destiny 2 wants you to miss as few important contents as possible – despite a seasonal model, where new content disappears largely after a few months. Bungie has now shown how this will look based on Season 12.
This is a big problem in Destiny 2: FOMO (Fear of missing out), the fear of missing something, has developed into quite a serious problem for many Guardians since the introduction of the seasonal model – whether for returnees, late starters, or long-term players.
Because fresh content in Destiny 2 is now provided through the seasons, in addition to the annual major expansions like Beyond Light. However, some important parts of the seasonal content
such as certain weapons or armor
new story elements
missions or specific activities
can only be played in the respective season. When the season is over, they disappear. So far, there has not really been a way to catch up later.
This leads many players to feel pressured to stay engaged season after season – regardless of whether they enjoy the season or not. Many fear that they might miss out on essential content and will no longer be able to experience it. However, this is supposed to change soon.
Seasonal activities like the Wrathborn Hunt have previously disappeared at the end of the respective season. That will now change.
This is how Destiny 2 wants to ensure you don’t miss any important content
The goal is to help players experience the key narrative highlights and activities of a season – even if they start playing only after the season ends.
To ensure this for the current Season 12, the Season of the Hunt, numerous aspects of Season 12 will remain available during the upcoming Season 13 and throughout the entire Year 4 of Destiny 2 (until autumn 2021).
By the way, here’s what else is changing with Season 13:
The seasonal seal must still be earned by the deadline on the Bungie Rewards page. However, since an issue is blocking the triumph, this deadline will be adjusted.
The following content from Season 12 will be lost after its conclusion:
The bounties from the Crow
Messages from the Field – audio recordings that can be listened to at the terminal in Zavala’s office
The seasonal artifact of Season 12 will be replaced by a new one after the season ends
Keep in mind: The transition to retaining seasonal content after the season’s end led to some inconsistencies during Season 12, as this season was originally designed with the “old” model in mind.
Thus, the Crow (Uldren) is still hanging out in Spider’s hideout, even though he was supposed to be thrown out (or rather removed by us) from there. It may be that you will encounter further inconsistencies regarding the Crow in Season 13. Because he will move to a new location but will still also be findable in the Tangled Shore to ensure that the content associated with him from the Season of the Hunt (Season 12) still works.
Content from Season 13 should not have such problems. Because they were designed from the outset with the thought that they will remain available throughout Year 4.
A remake for Diablo II seems to finally be no longer a dream. A large team is said to be taking care of the remake – there are new employees at Blizzard.
The last major remake attempt by Blizzard is likely to be considered a catastrophic failure. Warcraft III: Reforged was extremely unpopular, due to missing features, false promises, and numerous bugs at release.
There have been rumors for years that Diablo II is also supposed to get a remake. However, after Warcraft III failed, discussions about the remake became quieter – because no Diablo fan wanted “such a thing” done to their game.
Now there are new hints. The former team of Vicarious Visions has become part of Blizzard and is reportedly working on the remake of Diablo II.
Where does the info come from? The original report comes from GamesIndustry.biz. They reported that the 200 employees of Vicarious Visions have completely merged with Blizzard. They are to take care of certain Blizzard games “long-term”.
Shortly after that, Jason Schreier also reported on Bloomberg. Schreier is known for having good insider contacts with the big game companies and has revealed a lot at Blizzard.
Vicarious Visions is best known for some remakes of recent years.
What kind of team is this? The team from Vicarious Visions has been part of Activision for a long time, but has now been integrated into Blizzard and is fully taking care of Blizzard titles. Vicarious Visions has not become known for its own titles in recent years, that dates back more to the time of GameBoy Advance.
Rather, they are known for their remakes in recent years, such as the remake of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater or the “Crash Bandicoot” trilogy. Both are big titles whose remakes were received with enthusiasm.
A remake of Diablo 2 could finally be released.
When can we expect a remake? There is currently no specific date. In any case, Blizzard will likely want to avoid the incident of Warcraft III: Reforged and take more time this time and clearly define what the Diablo II remake should be. The title is said to be called “Diablo II: Resurrected”, if the previous leaks are to be believed.
However, keep in mind that this information has not yet been officially confirmed by Blizzard. However, it is assumed that there will be more information about it at the upcoming BlizzConline.
Would you like a remake of Diablo II? Or would you rather finally play Diablo IV or Diablo Immortal?
In FIFA 21, the TOTY event starts today. We show you the cards of the Team of the Year and reveal what else the event has to offer.
What is the TOTY? TOTY cards are among the most powerful and sought-after cards that Ultimate Team has to offer. The team consists of 11 players, which the community was able to vote on.
The results of the vote are now known and the Team of the Year is set.
When does the TOTY event actually start? The TOTY event started today, January 22 at 7:00 PM. Since then, the powerful cards are available in packs – however, only the strikers are available in packs at first.
The Team of the Year in Ultimate Team
This is the team: EA announced the complete Team of the Year but only revealed the ratings of the strikers, who have received incredibly strong cards. Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski have received top cards with 98 ratings and Mbappé follows with a very strong 97 TOTY card.
Keep in mind that only Cristiano Ronaldo (98), Robert Lewandowski (98), and Kylian Mbappé can be in packs at first. The remaining TOTY cards will likely be released soon.
This event also offers the following content: In addition to the Team of the Year, a new and very strong Moments card from Suarez (91) has been introduced. You can earn this by completing tasks.
In Destiny 2 today, on January 22nd, the mysterious vendor Xur makes his appearance and brings his exotic wares. But where can you find him and what items does he sell? Here you will find everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.
Unfortunately, we cannot determine what Xur has on offer today. We hope that he presents interesting Exotics, and we will take a look at his inventory together.
All info about Xur on January 22, 2021 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When Xur appears: As usual, the mysterious vendor with the noodle face appears today at 6:00 PM on a random planet. He will sell his exotic wares until the next weekly reset on January 26th.
We are curious about Xur’s inventory
What does Xur have for sale? Does Xur bring equipment parts with high overall values this weekend? And a coveted exotic weapon?
MeinMMO will take a look at his inventory and let you know what he sells.
Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend
Xur’s position: The mysterious vendor is offering his items this weekend in the EDZ in the area “Twisted Cove”.
Xur’s position in the EDZ
Xur’s inventory from January 22 to January 26 – All Exotics at a glance
Weapon: Heavensburner – Scout rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan:Actium War Rig – Chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +29
Resilience: +3
Recovery: +3
Discipline: +15
Intellect: +6
Strength: +10
Total: 66
Hunter:Luck Beard – Chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Manufacturer EPOS has introduced two new headphones for gamers. These are not only lightweight but also compatible with several devices such as PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and smartphones. We present the new headphones to you.
This is what it’s about: The audio manufacturer EPOS has introduced the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid and EPOS GTW 270, two in-ear headphones aimed primarily at gamers.
These headphones are an independently developed product by EPOS and not a collaboration, as was the case with the EPOS | Sennheiser GSP 670 or the EPOS | Sennheiser Game One/Zero.
EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid – Wireless In-Ear Headphones for Gamers with Microphone
Wireless in-ear headphones in the high-end range for gaming are still rather exotic. EPOS is venturing into the market as one of the few manufacturers with a high-priced product and offers a wide range of features for its new GTW 270.
Construction of the Headphones: The headphones are in-ear headphones. They rely on a closed design, which means you will only perceive outside noises to a limited extent. For connectivity, the headphones use Bluetooth 5.1, and the hybrid variant also comes with a dongle.
Powerful Codec for Good Sound: EPOS uses the AptX codec. This is supposed to ensure that music reaches you in full quality. Without a powerful codec, the data volume must usually be reduced during Bluetooth transmission, which negatively affects sound quality.
The sounds do not reach the listener in their full resolution anymore. AptX aims to prevent the loss of quality. The compression is particularly noticeable with high-quality sound material.
Additional Features: According to the manufacturer, the headphones should provide up to five hours of battery life after a 90-minute charge. The Razer Hammerhead offers around 10 hours of battery life, which is double.
Additionally, dual microphones are built into the in-ear devices. These are designed to provide particularly clear sound and filter out background noise.
The GTW 270 Hybrid is also waterproof according to the IPX05 standard, protecting it from sweat and light rain. Thus, they are suitable, for example, if you want to game on your smartphone or Switch while on the go.
EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid in various views
What does the Dongle bring? The hybrid version comes with a dongle. The advantage of a USB dongle is that latency over radio is usually slightly lower than over Bluetooth, and radio and Bluetooth can interact only to a limited extent.
The dongle is included in the package of the GTW 270 Hybrid.
Bluetooth, on the other hand, is much more flexible, but some devices like the PS4 do not allow a connection of Bluetooth headsets, where the dongle is then helpful. The dongle of the GTW 270 Hybrid uses USB-C, an appropriate adapter from USB-C to USB-A is also included in the box.
EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid
Design
In-Ear (closed)
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Frequencies
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Compatibility
PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and smartphones
Price:
199 € (with dongle), 169 € (without dongle)
Technical details of the EPOS GTW 270 (Hybrid)
How much do the headphones weigh? The total package of charging station, headphones, and accessories weighs 384 grams. The headphones themselves weigh around 100 grams in total and are thus significantly lighter than other gaming headsets, which usually weigh more than 250 grams.
Price and Availability: There are two different variants of the headphones. The EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid also includes a USB-C dongle, while this is missing from the EPOS GTW 270.
The prices are 199 € for the version with dongle and 169 € for the device without dongle. The headphones are available from January 21, 2021.
In-Ear Headphones for Gamers: Do Such Things Already Exist?
On the market, there are already a few in-ear alternatives for gamers. The most well-known wireless alternative is the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless. However, it only uses Bluetooth 5.0 and does not offer a dongle. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless also does not provide aptX; instead, it relies on its own solution with a game mode that aims to reduce latency.
Wired Alternatives: Alternatives in the wired segment would also include the Cloud Earbuds from HyperX or the Bose QuietComfort 20. The latter, for example, offers a noise-canceling technology from Bose.
An alternative to the EPOS device: the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
More Gaming Headsets: If you are looking for a good gaming headset, take a look at our best list on MeinMMO: Here we present you the best gaming headsets that you can currently buy.
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Apex Legends is currently facing an unpleasant accusation. Indie developer NOWWA claims that the design of the new character Fuse has been copied from one of their designs.
What happened? The indie development studio NOWWA has approached Forbes.com with the claim that Apex Legends has copied one of their designs for the new character Fuse. Fuse is part of the upcoming 8th season of the free-to-play shooter Apex Legends, developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Fuse is set to be released on February 2.
What kind of studio is this? NOWWA is an independent development studio working on their own hero shooter called BulletVille.
When is BulletVille supposed to be released? BulletVille is currently in open beta. There is no release date yet. The shooter is planned for PC, Mac, Xbox Series X, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile (iOS and Android). You can register for the beta on the official website.
This is BulletVille: It is a third-person shooter that aims to offer a gameplay mix of Overwatch and Borderlands and focuses primarily on fast arena combat, along with a sandbox world. The game also features numerous characters. The main hero is named Hunter and has a very similar design to Fuse from Apex Legends.
Here you can see the two characters in direct comparison:
Here you can see the direct comparison. On the left is Hunter (BulletVille), on the right Fuse (Apex) Source: Forbes.com
In a statement to Nintendo Life, the developer said:
We are glad to see that the Apex Legends team liked Hunter’s style so much that they recreated it in Apex Legends – We even hope for a possible crossover! However, we fear that as a small indie game developer whose game has not yet been released, we could be called a knockoff of Apex Legends, which is certainly not true.
How should this be classified? Generally, such cases are difficult to assess. By now, there are a whole range of games that count on similar character designs. There have already been accusations from Apex against Fortnite for having copied as well. Numerous heroes are created based on certain archetypes and therefore show similarities repeatedly.
For instance, one can recognize the similarities between a cyborg angel from BulletVille and Mercy from Overwatch:
Image credit: NOWWA
Image credit: Blizzard
On the left you see the design from BulletVille, on the right from Overwatch.
What is behind the accusation? In this case, there is indeed a backstory. The two likely had dealings with each other last year already. A deal was in discussion for BulletVille to be released as an EA Originals.
What is EA Originals? This is a program by Electronic Arts, where indie developers receive support from the publisher in the development of their games. The responsible EA Originals team is said to have had access to the alpha version of BulletVille.
The similarity between the two characters is certainly striking. While one of Hunter’s weapons is, for example, a rocket launcher, this belongs to Fuse’s ultimate ability. Many details come into play:
Mechanical arm
Eye patch
Skull belt
Biker outfit
Gloves
Moustache
Similar color scheme
NOWWA itself emphasizes that Hunter’s design has been made public for almost two years, first in a tweet on May 7, 2019:
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One of the worst cards in Hearthstone is now the centerpiece of a devastating combo. A Peasant for only 1 mana can defeat you instantly.
Throughout the history of Hearthstone, there have always been clever players who have found so-called “One-Turn-Kill Combos” (OTKs). These are card combinations that can defeat the opponent within a single turn, without giving them a chance to respond. On one hand, these OTKs are interesting; on the other hand, they can be a balance problem and make games boring.
This is how the combo works: The combo essentially requires four different cards, which are only available to the Priest. The combo is only available in “Wild” mode, where almost all cards from various expansions can be played. You need:
Pitiful Peasant
Shrink Ray
Deathrattle Summoner
Hysteria
First, you play “Pitiful Peasant” and then reduce its attack power with the Shrink Ray. Next, give the Peasant immunity with the Deathrattle Summoner to then apply Hysteria to it as the final step.
What happens next? Hysteria causes “Pitiful Peasant” to attack other minions until he is defeated. However, since he is immune, he cannot die. At the same time, the Peasant has 0 attack power, as he was debuffed by the Shrink Ray with -3 attack. This means that the Peasant’s targets can never die, as they take no damage from him.
The catch is that the Peasant deals 2 damage to the enemy hero every time he attacks. This gradually reduces the enemy hero’s health points without any chance for retaliation.
How this works is demonstrated by the streamer MarkMcKz:
The combo is capped at 30 attacks, by the way. After that, the Peasant stops attacking further targets. By that time, however, he has already dealt 60 damage, which likely led to the death of the enemy hero in most cases.
Another side effect of this combo is the extremely long animation. If the opponent does not die from the combo itself, they could completely miss their turn. Because the animations take so long, they can even extend into the opponent’s turn, thus “stealing” their playtime.
Is Blizzard doing anything about it? Not yet. However, it can be expected that at least one of the cards will be adjusted soon, as this combo is currently flooding the wild game mode. A possible solution would be to change “Pitiful Peasant” so that he only deals damage to the enemy hero if his attack actually deals damage. This would nip this combo in the bud without overly restricting the functionality of the affected cards.
Pitiful Peasant rather unpopular: “Pitiful Peasant” comes from the “Knights of the Frozen Throne” expansion and was rather unpopular there. Aside from some Rush decks, the card saw little use, as it is too easy to kill and often cannot even make a single attack. Now the Peasant is making a comeback in Wild mode and is already generating many memes in the Hearthstone subreddit.
What do you think about this new combo? Cool that something like this is possible? Or should such combos be removed immediately?
On January 21, the final round of a large “Twitch Rivals” tournament took place for Call of Duty: Warzone. However, one participating team was kicked from the competition – one of them was allegedly a cheater.
What is Twitch Rivals? The format of the streaming platform Twitch brings together well-known streamers to compete against each other in often highly rewarded tournaments. Currently, Twitch is hosting larger tournaments for the games:
On the night of January 21 to 22, the final round of a major Warzone tournament – the “Twitch Rivals: Doritos Bowl ft. CoD Warzone” – took place. In total, there was a prize pool of $250,000 (approximately €205,000). Popular Warzone streamers like “Tfue”, “Swagg”, and “Aydan” were involved. But also Warzone players known for their outstanding performances, like “its_iron”, “JoeWo”, or “SuperEvan”, competed for the victory.
However, the event was overshadowed by a cheating incident. Shortly before the end of the final round, the organizers decided to kick a team from the tournament.
Twitch Rivals takes suspicion seriously and kicks team out
What was happening? Over two game days, a large Warzone tournament took place as part of “Twitch Rivals” with thousands of dollars in prize money. 24 teams were able to secure one of the coveted spots in a qualifying round on Day 1. In addition, 25 teams with well-known streamers were added, who only participated in the final round on the second day.
For the competition, 49 teams each with 3 players faced off in private Warzone lobbies. In total, 5 Battle Royales were played, and points were awarded based on placement.
During the competition, suspicions began to rise against the streamer “METZY_B”. Viewers and streamers sent the organizers videos & clips with suspicious gameplay from the player. One of these clips from the tournament, which is particularly striking, is embedded here:
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“METZY_B” is only seen in the killcam here. However, even before the cam, the victim “Liteshott” suspects that a hacker is at work. The killcam can sometimes be quite inaccurate, but his previous suspicion is further strengthened by the kill replay. Because the attacker’s crosshair moves in an abnormal manner towards the eliminated “Liteshott”. Such movements, which almost directly align the crosshair on the opponent, are typical for cheat programs that interfere with the control of cheaters.
A match before the end sees alleged cheater team kicked
What happened next? After 4 of the 5 final matches were played, the organizers took about half an hour to analyze the clips and suspicions regarding the alleged cheater “METZY_B”. In the end, they concluded that based on the data available to them, they removed the streamer and his team from the tournament:
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“During the final games of the “Twitch Rivals: Doritos Bowl ft. Call of Duty Warzone”, Metzy_B was classified as a cheater. Therefore, his team was removed from the event. We take the behavior of ‘Twitch Rivals’ players very seriously. We will continue to investigate all allegations of cheating.”
Thus, according to the tournament management of “Twitch Rivals”, cheaters have officially arrived in the big Esports tournaments of Warzone. The team was excluded from all prize money.
It is currently unclear whether the action will have further consequences for the alleged cheater. Twitch has previously banned the channels of proven cheaters, and if a player is kicked from a tournament under the banner of the video platform for cheating, it could also affect their channel. At the time of this article, however, his channel is still accessible.
How is the Warzone esports scene doing? The trust of viewers and fans in the processes among the best players of the battle royale has significantly suffered in recent weeks. Before there were private lobbies in Warzone, tournaments were held in public lobbies.
Here, placements were counted, but the number of kills also factored into the evaluations. Through manipulations of matchmaking, players who delved deeper into the game could find easy lobbies and gain an advantage.
Even this has disturbed trust in the processes of Warzone esports. Now, it seems that engine-cheaters are also roaming in competitions, and the image of the competitive Warzone scene is likely to suffer further. One of the most well-known players of the battle royale, “Nickmercs”, is currently completely staying out of tournaments (via Dexerto – in English). He thinks that too many professional and semi-professional players are cheating in tournaments.
Criticism also continues regarding kill records. Just recently, a professional player accused a record holder of having cheated in a tournament. Due to such charges and the suspicious behavior of the accused, trust in Warzone esports is dwindling. For many players, there is only one solution: the introduction of a real anti-cheat system in Warzone.
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Genre: Action-Shooter| Developer: Rockstar| Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S | Release: 19.09.2013
The online action game GTA 5 Online is especially known for its open world and player freedom. However, there is another side of GTA that many players do not come into contact with. In this interview, MeinMMO tells you more about role-playing in GTA.
GTA Online is a multiplayer game that has been running for many years and continues to be very popular. As part of “Find Your Next Game: Winter Edition,” MeinMMO presents you with a different side of GTA Online: role-playing (or RP for short).
Community manager Irina Moritz from MeinMMO sat down with GTA player Lucas, who leads the community management on a German role-playing server, and peppered him with questions about his experience in GTA RP.
Here is what he had to tell us.
In role-playing games, players take on roles of various fictional characters, which they usually invent themselves. Players use the respective game they are in (such as GTA V) as a backdrop to tell their own stories or interact with other role-players. Such interactions always occur from the perspective of the character being played.
GTA as a first role-playing experience
MeinMMO: Please introduce yourself to our readers.
Lucas: My name is Lucas. I come from Brandenburg and am a community manager and faction manager on the 5M RP server Grand RP.
MeinMMO:Role-playing in GTA has exploded on Twitch in the past two years. Did that draw your attention? Or how did you get into role-playing in GTA?
Lucas: It was simply through friends who contacted me and asked if I wanted to come to the server. I had to download this and that for that.
Eventually, I just did it and even found connections relatively quickly. Recently, I looked for a new server because I wanted to play again. That’s how I came to my current server. I am now also pretty good friends with the team members.
MeinMMO: Had you done RP in other games before?
Lucas: No, GTA was the very first.
Many players make their first role-playing experience in MMORPGs like WoW or ESO
MeinMMO:What made you specifically want to try it in GTA for the first time?
Lucas: I first heard about it. I didn’t really notice it in other games where you can do it. And above all, GTA is basically the open-world game; you have nearly unlimited options in GTA. That’s the case in relatively few games.
I run the hospital and the emergency service on our server. That is exactly my area of expertise. I also know that from real life; I work in that field.
MeinMMO: What aspects do you like the most about RP in GTA?
Lucas: The freedom. You can choose from various scripts and vehicles. You can build it to your liking. I really like that in GTA; you are not restricted at all. If you want to change a car, you can change it yourself. That’s the main reason I am in GTA and want to stay here.
But if they cannot help him anymore, he will also be transported to the hospital. After a certain time, you can respawn again. Whether you want to keep your identity after respawn is up to the player. Usually, it is the case that the player simply appears again after some time.
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Gaming fun and a cool community – what more could you want?
MeinMMO:Why do you think it is worth trying role-playing in GTA as a newcomer?
Lucas: I think it is especially for younger people, even if we still have many people over 30. They tell us they want to relax a bit after school or training and do what they feel like doing.
If I feel like playing a police officer, then I can do that. If I say I feel like being a firefighter, then I can be that.
That’s the incentive for most people, and also for me. It’s not just about playing on the server, but also about the whole community. That’s actually the case on every RP server.
You build your community; people get along with each other, and then they also play other games together. It doesn’t help if team members and players just quarrel. Then no one enjoys it, but it usually works really well.
MeinMMO:Can you give our readers 3 tips on how to best get into role-playing in GTA?
Lucas:
Start slowly. Try not to immediately buy the most expensive car. It’s somewhat like real life. Try to get the job you want as quickly as possible and then work your way up there. Don’t focus too much on the money.
It’s important to keep the fun in mind. RP situations can escalate quickly. Then it continues after the RP sometimes. However, the RP character is one person, and you are another person outside of RP. So don’t start fights in RP and take them out of RP. That’s very important; it’s the number one problem for most people.
Find a partner with whom you can accomplish a lot. But make sure you also get along well with everyone else. Don’t say, “Okay, I’m only going to hang out with this one person and want to have as little to do with everyone else as possible.” RP situations arise when players meet. If you run past each other all day, you lose motivation. I can say that from my own experience.
GTA RP is not very well known. Many watch it with streamers but do not know how or where to even play. I would be very happy if a few find their way to us.
MeinMMO thanks Lucas for the interview.
Here is how you can get involved: If you are now interested and want to try role-playing in GTA, you can contact the Discord server of Grand RP. The people there will surely help you out.
What do you think of our conversation? Did the interview pique your interest in role-playing in GTA 5 Online? Or do you have questions about specific RP topics? Then feel free to post them in the comments below the article.
You can also participate in such an interview. Do you have a cool idea or have you experienced something special? Then write us an email or contact us via Discord. We love talking to our community!
In RP, I really enjoy the role of the medic, and the contact with other people or factions is great. The people who also play on the server or the network are all really nice.
MeinMMO: Can you give me an overview of how a typical GTA-RP server works? Imagine I am someone who has never dealt with role-playing before. How would you explain it to me?
Lucas: There are various platforms through which you can join such a server. In our case, it’s 5M. You have to download and install it normally.
After you install it, you join the Discord server. We maintain a whitelist, meaning that we have a brief conversation with the new member. They will be asked their age; our minimum age is 16. Once you are on this whitelist, you can join the GTA server.
When you join the server, you actually have all options open. The player can, for example, go to the employment office and take a job there. There are jobs with the utilities or with the post office. These are basically “mini jobs” to earn some initial cash.
If you want to keep playing on the server, you usually think: “What do I want to do now?” There are standard factions:
The Mechanics
The Los Santos Medical Center
The Los Santos Police Department
These are the state factions. But there are also mobs or gangs like the Cosa Nostra or the Vagos. And these factions are all run by players, as I lead the Los Santos Medical Center, for example.
You can choose a faction, then you write an application via Google Docs or have a personal conversation with the faction leader. If everything fits, you can join the faction.
But if you say you want to do something on your own, that’s also fine. You can then send a concept to the faction manager or leader. The team looks at it, discusses it, and if it fits and is technically feasible, everything will be implemented on the server. A job will be written in the database so that you can create your own faction.
This is basically how GTA-RP starts.
In GTA role-play, you can ensure order as a law-abiding police officer or create chaos as a gang member.
MeinMMO:I have heard from community stories that on some GTA role-playing servers, you often have to submit applications or come up with a character concept with a backstory beforehand. How does it work with you?
Lucas: Yes, it is the same with us. We are a beginner-friendly server; we reach out to newcomers and try to motivate them. Accordingly, we do not make it too complicated.
You do not necessarily need to have a big backstory, but as soon as you come to the server, you can create a character and fill out your ID with
Name
Date of Birth
Height
Weight, and so forth
If you want, you can come up with a backstory; that’s of course the ideal case. But many beginners don’t immediately have an idea, and that’s not a big deal with us. It develops over time.
Crime is part of GTA, even in role-play
MeinMMO: In GTA, much revolves around crime. How is that handled among players? If I say, for example: OK, I am actually employed by the post office. But I decided to start stealing cars and selling them somewhere.
Lucas: That’s completely possible too. The only thing that is not allowed is for police officers and EMTs to become criminals themselves. As long as they work in the state faction, they are untouchable, and corruption is not allowed at least on our server.
Otherwise, it’s absolutely possible through mini jobs. You can get a weapon, that goes through a psychological assessment. I have a psychologist in the Medical Center who takes care of that. If you pass the psychological assessment, you can go to the police and get a weapon permit through another aptitude test. After that, you can buy a handgun at the gun shop.
You can steal cars
Rob stores
Rob other players
Kidnap other players
Take hostages
Basically, everything is possible.
MeinMMO:Can you describe a typical role-playing situation in GTA? Is there something particularly cool that stands out in your memory?
Lucas: Yes, over time there are always more criminal factions like mobs or gangs. There are often small wars between them. It may well happen that a shootout breaks out right in the city because green and blue cars want to fight.
Of course, that’s quite a scene. Then the whole police and medics are there. The entire action that was previously scattered across the whole game world is then concentrated in one spot.
MeinMMO:Sounds exciting, but how are character deaths handled? In such a shootout, you can quickly bite the dust.
Lucas: Character deaths are usually in the hands of the medics. There are different types: regular paramedics, doctors, and so on. They then decide relatively spontaneously based on the visible injury patterns and what they have learned in their training whether they can still help the player or not.
If they can still help him, he will be given first aid and then taken to the hospital. There, he is also treated with truly functioning medical devices and later discharged. There is also a health insurance for that, etc.
But if they cannot help him anymore, he will also be transported to the hospital. After a certain time, you can respawn again. Whether you want to keep your identity after respawn is up to the player. Usually, it is the case that the player simply appears again after some time.
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Gaming fun and a cool community – what more could you want?
MeinMMO:Why do you think it is worth trying role-playing in GTA as a newcomer?
Lucas: I think it is especially for younger people, even if we still have many people over 30. They tell us they want to relax a bit after school or training and do what they feel like doing.
If I feel like playing a police officer, then I can do that. If I say I feel like being a firefighter, then I can be that.
That’s the incentive for most people, and also for me. It’s not just about playing on the server, but also about the whole community. That’s actually the case on every RP server.
You build your community; people get along with each other, and then they also play other games together. It doesn’t help if team members and players just quarrel. Then no one enjoys it, but it usually works really well.
MeinMMO:Can you give our readers 3 tips on how to best get into role-playing in GTA?
Lucas:
Start slowly. Try not to immediately buy the most expensive car. It’s somewhat like real life. Try to get the job you want as quickly as possible and then work your way up there. Don’t focus too much on the money.
It’s important to keep the fun in mind. RP situations can escalate quickly. Then it continues after the RP sometimes. However, the RP character is one person, and you are another person outside of RP. So don’t start fights in RP and take them out of RP. That’s very important; it’s the number one problem for most people.
Find a partner with whom you can accomplish a lot. But make sure you also get along well with everyone else. Don’t say, “Okay, I’m only going to hang out with this one person and want to have as little to do with everyone else as possible.” RP situations arise when players meet. If you run past each other all day, you lose motivation. I can say that from my own experience.
GTA RP is not very well known. Many watch it with streamers but do not know how or where to even play. I would be very happy if a few find their way to us.
MeinMMO thanks Lucas for the interview.
Here is how you can get involved: If you are now interested and want to try role-playing in GTA, you can contact the Discord server of Grand RP. The people there will surely help you out.
What do you think of our conversation? Did the interview pique your interest in role-playing in GTA 5 Online? Or do you have questions about specific RP topics? Then feel free to post them in the comments below the article.
You can also participate in such an interview. Do you have a cool idea or have you experienced something special? Then write us an email or contact us via Discord. We love talking to our community!
Genshin Impact has announced new content for the Update 1.3. It brings the new character Xiao and new events. Check out the trailer here.
What is this info: In a developer stream, miHoYo showed new content that will come into the game with Patch 1.3.
At the same time, a new trailer was released, which presents the new content and gives an overview of what to expect soon. You can watch the trailer for Update 1.3 here:
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This new character is coming in 1.3: After the character Xiao had already been playable in the beta and appeared in several leaks, his banner will finally arrive on February 3rd.
Rarity: 5 Stars
Element: Anemo
Weapon: Polearm
Constellation: Alatus Nemeseos
Xiao is a mysterious young man whom you meet throughout the story. He stands out with his calm and always polite demeanor and prefers to think carefully about his actions.
Rumors say that Xiao is already thousands of years old, although he looks very young. Also, one should not be deceived by his reserved nature, as he is said to be a powerful fighter.
The backstory of Xiao is told in his character quest, similar to what happened with Albedo’s event. You can watch a trailer specifically about Xiao’s abilities here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl3-Tlzcl0k
Which character is coming next? A few weeks later on February 17th, Xiao will be replaced by the character Keqing. She is already playable.
Rarity: 5 Stars
Element: Electro
Weapon: Sword
Constellation: Trulla Cementarii
Check our tier list to see how good Keqing is compared to other characters:
These events will be there: For Update 1.3, one large and 4 mini-events have been announced. They will probably, as usual, not appear simultaneously but will replace each other.
This is the eventLantern Rite: In this event, you will raise lanterns in Liyue together with Xiao and grab rewards. The event will be divided into several sections.
There will be a mini-game associated with the event, where you can position various elemental “towers” to prevent monsters from reaching their target.
It looks like a classic “tower defense mini-game” where multiple waves of enemies move along predetermined paths that you have to stop.
This is what the mini-game looks like.
Other events that you can expect in Update 1.3 include:
Stand by Me: In this event, you can choose one of the 4-star characters Chongyun, Beidou, Ningguang, Xiangling, Xingqui, or Xinyan
Five Flushes of Fortune: This will be an event centered around Genshin Impact’s photo mode.
Vishaps and Where to Find Them: You will need to gather information about the dangerous monsters called Geo Vishaps and fight them
Ley Line Overflow: A boost for the amount of EXP items that you receive from the flourishing of the elements.
The rewards from the events include Intertwined Fates and Original Resin.
By the way, there are now new codes that give you Original Resin and other bonuses. You can find them here:
In Genshin Impact there are 3 new promo codes. They will again provide you for free with Original Resin, the premium currency of the RPG, as well as other rewards. We at MeinMMO will reveal what the codes are and how you can redeem them.
What are these codes?
dU2mhjQL1ZT – 100 Original Resin, 5x Hero’s Wisdom
nBEm3myAL2b – 100 Original Resin, 50,000 Mora
jsSK8n23jzR – 100 Original Resin, 10x Mystic Enhancement Ore
The three codes come from the developer stream for the upcoming Patch 1.3. They can currently be redeemed, as of January 22, 2021. The codes can only be used once per account and will expire over time. These two old codes may still work.
How do you redeem the code? To be able to redeem the code, you must have reached Adventure Level 10 in the game. They cannot be used before. Redeeming is very simple:
This is how to redeem the promo code on the website.
Alternatively, you can also redeem the code in-game now. Additionally, you can since Patch 1.1 for Genshin Impact use codes on PS4 as well. This only works in-game there.
Go to the settings in the game (the gear icon) and you will find the “Account” button just before the last position. There you can redeem the gift code.
This is how to redeem the promo code in-game.
You can use the rewards for
What is Original Resin? Original Resin is one of the most important currencies in the game. You can use it to either utilize the Gacha system with the prayers and hope for new characters or to purchase “Original Resin”.
You can get Original Resin most quickly and easily through real money. Besides using real money, you can also farm Original Resin in-game, for example, through daily missions, quests, or treasure chests.
What do the other rewards bring?
Hero’s Wisdom provides your characters with experience points. Each use grants you 20,000 XP.
Mystic Enhancement Ore gives you 10,000 experience points for your weapon.
Mora is the in-game currency used for various items in the game.
Genshin Impact is now almost 3 months old. MeinMMO editor Irina Moritz has taken a closer look at the development:
