The custom retailer CMP Shells previously offered alternative, colorful side plates for the PS5, but had to give up after trouble with Sony. Now the provider is back with a new offer and promises that this time there will be no problems.
What is the restart about? Currently, the new PS5 is only available in white. However, it seems that the white side covers of the console, the so-called faceplates or sideplates, are quite easy to replace.
Some custom providers wanted to take advantage of this and offered alternative side covers for the PlayStation 5. This included the third-party retailer “Customize my Plates,” who attracted customers with a colorful offer of custom plates.
This is what the offer from Customize my Plates originally looked like
But now Customize my Plates is back under the slightly modified name CMP Shells and offers new side covers for the PS5. The provider promises that this time everything will go smoothly and there will be no more trouble.
Retailer with custom side plates for the PS5 is back – but caution
This is currently offered by CMP Shells: At the moment, CMP Shell is running two different offers:
2 matte black side plates for the PS5 – $55.00
A bundle of 2 matte black side plates, a matte black central part (vinyl), and a black vinyl set for the PS5 DualSense controller – $75.00
This hits the nerve of many PS5 owners, as some wish to have the PlayStation 5 completely in black. According to the shop, 1,000 pieces are initially to be sold, with only about 100 still available at the current time (January 20, 2021, 12:00 PM German time). Delivery is to be expected by the end of February 2021 – and worldwide.
That’s why everything is supposed to go smoothly this time: Apparently, the patent for the side plates has already been applied for, but is still pending, so the approval has not yet occurred. And before this happens, sales are apparently unassailable according to CMP.
The provider stated that they did not know this before and know it now, in an additional explanation with each product description. Furthermore, they claim to have copied no design. The side plates offered by CMP Shells reportedly differ from the original, as they should improve the air circulation of the console according to the description. Therefore, they should also be able to continue to be sold even after the patent has been approved by Sony.
Will it work this time? This is currently at least questionable. There has been no reaction from Sony so far, and the provider’s shop is still online. However, there have already been some changes there.
On January 20, there were still 3 offers available. In addition to the two listed above, there was also the Kratos bundle, where the black side plates and the controller set featured a design from “God of War: Ragnarok”.
This is no longer carried in the shop. Instead, there is now a Ragnarok sticker added at no additional cost with the lowest offer. The prices have also changed. The products were originally listed at $49.00 and $69.00. There are currently no proper photos of the final products available, and you can only cancel an order after the goods have been shipped and received.
In general, Sony has so far been consistent in opposing such offers – successfully. It is currently unclear whether a legal loophole has indeed been found or if someone might be trying to make quick money off unsuspecting interested parties. However, we still advise caution and rather recommend avoiding such offers – at least until there is really official clarity from Sony or sufficient reliable reports of experience are available.
What do you think? Will the shop be able to sustain itself this time with its offer? Does it seem serious to you? Or does someone just want to make quick money off trusting interested parties? Have you already had your own experiences with such custom providers for the PS5?
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In January 2021, some customers are still waiting for the delivery of their PS5. There is good news for pre-order customers at Saturn and MediaMarkt. A new wave of shipments seems to be going out. But how does it look for the PlayStation 5 in general this year?
What is happening with the orders? Already before the release date of the PS5 on November 19, MediaMarkt announced that some orders would not arrive on time. At the end of November, there was then a larger number of deliveries – but this hardly served all pre-order customers.
Even 2 months later, there are still customers who have not received a console.
As the website Gameswirtschaft reports, some of the buyers at Saturn received a shipping or pickup confirmation on the night of January 20 and throughout the day. Things are also moving at MediaMarkt.
Saturn is sending out consoles, MediaMarkt is charging credit cards
Which order numbers have been shipped? During the night, shipping confirmations for the order numbers 9179x and 9180x are said to have been sent out. These are obviously for the digital edition of the PS5.
One of the lucky ones is also one of our authors at MeinMMO, who has shared his pickup confirmation.
At MediaMarkt, on the other hand, credit cards are said to have been charged with €399.99 or €499.99. From this, Gameswirtschaft concludes that a new wave of shipments is also imminent here.
New consoles could be available from next week
What is the status of new consoles? While some pre-order customers are still waiting for their consoles to be delivered, many didn’t even get the chance to order a PS5 at all.
New sales are expected to begin next week, starting January 25.
The PlayStation 5 is available with and without a disc drive. Both are in short supply.
Where can you get them? If you want a new PS5, you should rather ignore retail. Typically, the consoles are available from online retailers like Amazon or Otto, GameStop, and large electronics retailers like Expert, Euronics, or Medimax.
However, you will need to act quickly and need a bit of luck. However, the outlook for the entire year looks somewhat better:
Genshin Impact announces some adjustments to the resin consumption for update 1.3. Some events will no longer require resin in the future, and the Battle Pass will provide more Fragile Resin starting from 1.3.
What was announced? In a Q&A, the developer miHoYo addressed some user questions related to the gameplay of Genshin Impact.
One of the questions revolved around many players desiring more Original Resin. The developers responded to this to some extent, and with the update 1.3 in February, the following changes to the resin consumption and the experience pass (Battle Pass) will be implemented:
In 1.3, all major events that do not contain Elemental Mastery or secret Domains will not consume Original Resin.
A significant portion of the major events in updates after 1.3 will also not require Original Resin.
The Battle Pass will provide additional Fragile Resin starting from update 1.3. Both the Wanderer and the Qiqing experience passes will give 1 x Fragile Resin every 10 levels.
Fragile Resin will replace the materials used to enhance weapons in the passes. They will be redistributed to other levels, so the total amount of materials from the passes will not change.
What happened to the “Resin Pass”? Some time ago, a new pass for Genshin Impact appeared in the Chinese PlayStation Store. Players were able to take screenshots of it and noted that it resembled a sort of “Moon Blessing” for resin.
The pass was quickly removed from the store and miHoYo did not comment on it in the Q&A.
This is what the “Resin Pass” looked like, which briefly appeared in the Chinese PSN.
Just a drop in the bucket?
This is what the comments say: In the official forums and on reddit, the Q&A is being discussed extensively. The respective threads have about 1,600 to 1,700 comments each.
Opinions on the changes to resin consumption and the Battle Pass vary somewhat. Some users in the comments feel that it’s just a drop in the bucket.
The changes to the Battle Pass would only provide players about 50 additional resin per week. According to some comments, significant steps in the right direction would look like this:
Make it so that weekly bosses no longer consume resin!
How about changing the recharge time for each Original Resin from 8 minutes to 5 minutes, please? It would be so much better. Thank you for taking the step forward, but this change would permanently solve the problem.
Additionally, some players fear that the rewards for events that do not require resin will now be worse. For example, Fischl’s event was mentioned as having better rewards compared to Albedo’s event (via reddit).
Another part of the users is glad that changes are happening with resin and that miHoYo is responding to player criticism. Although the adjustments are not very impressive, if the developers continue to make concessions step by step, the resin system could improve significantly in the future.
[…] My prediction is that we will see more and more “relaxations” of the limit as the game continues to develop and they [miHoYo] are satisfied with the amount of content. But they will not give us a ton of resin after just one patch.
When is 1.3 coming? The exact release date for update 1.3 has not yet been officially announced. miHoYo has only stated that it should be released in February.
Based on the update cycle of about 6 weeks, early February, around the 3rd of February, could be a possible date.
The German company Gamigo acquires the studio KingIsle, known for the MMORPGs Wizard 101 and Pirate 101 – for 126 million US dollars. Behind this is a strategy: The company aims to buy and further develop successful MMORPGs rather than create new ones.
What kind of purchase is this? Gamigo is a German publisher based in Hamburg. They have already attracted attention in recent years by acquiring larger development studios:
Wizard 101 is a very successful MMORPG for younger players.
Gamigo adds child-friendly MMORPGs to its portfolio
What is KingIsle known for? KingIsle develops MMORPGs aimed at children and teenagers. The most well-known and successful game is Wizard 101, which resembles Harry Potter a bit and puts players in the role of wizards.
The players are wizard students who explore multiple worlds full of adventures and use their magical skills in tactical turn-based battles. Over time, players become more powerful by defeating enemies, collecting equipment, and learning more spells.
Pirate 101 was intended to go in a similar direction, but here the players are pirates searching for treasures. Pirate 101 was not quite as successful. The MMORPG hasn’t received any updates for quite some time.
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Pirate 101 could not match the success of Wizard 101.
How much money does Gamigo pay? The purchase price was stated as 126 million US dollars. However, that’s not all. An additional 84 million dollars are expected to flow if the revenue targets set for the company are met. In the fiscal year 2021, KingIsle is expected to achieve a revenue of 25 million euros, as well as a sustainable operational cash flow before tax of 17 million euros.
What impact does the acquisition have on the games? According to KingIsle, Gamigo aims to ensure that at least Wizard 101 can continue for another 10 years and be further developed. However, Pirate 101 is not mentioned. At this current time, at least the wizard MMORPG continues as planned.
On the studio’s blog, it is stated:
Gamigo and the team talked about the long-term perspective, about how we want to keep the game alive over the next ten years and beyond, and we are both committed to achieving that. We are determined to continue releasing updates and… there could be some exciting possibilities beyond what you expect. Stay tuned.
Investor buys MMORPGs as a strategy
What does this purchase bring Gamigo? Behind Gamigo is the investor Remco Westermann and his group “Media and Game Invest”, who landed in the video game industry rather by chance. He initially just wanted to buy, rehabilitate, and resell Gamigo. However, he then recognized the potential in the computer game market.
Now it’s about growth for him. Westermann believes that most game companies are too small to make an impact. Therefore, he is essentially collecting MMORPGs and relying on synergies to reduce technical costs. He currently has more than 30 online role-playing games in his portfolio. The strategy is not to develop large new titles, but to buy and further expand successful games.
In addition to the gaming arm, Westermann has also acquired media companies to have everything under one roof. In 2017, he purchased the multi-channel network Mediakraft.
In the summer of 2020, Gamigo CEO Remco Westermann stated (via OMR) that growth cannot be bought forever: “We have now acquired over 30 companies. Now we want to grow more organically.” However, it was further stated that three to five additional companies from a list of 65 possible candidates should still follow. This probably included KingIsle.
With the MMORPGs of the company, Gamigo has now added games to its portfolio that are aimed at a younger audience and are well received by this audience – at least when it comes to Wizard 101.
An original set of booster cards from the first generation of the Pokémon trading card game was sold for a record price of $408,000 (approximately €336,275). The buyer does not even know exactly which cards he is getting. Nevertheless, his investment could be worthwhile.
What kind of cards are those? It is a “booster display”, meaning a complete set with 36 booster packs, each containing 11 cards. In total, the display contains 396 cards.
The sale took place via the American auction website Heritage Auctions. The display itself and all boosters are still factory sealed and come from 1999, from the first generation of Pokémon cards printed and distributed by Wizards of the Coast (Magic: The Gathering).
Since the box and the packs have never been opened, the buyer does not even know for sure which cards he will receive. However, he could make a profit if he does not want to keep the box for himself.
Trading cards are very valuable
Here’s why buying is worth it: One of the rarest and most valuable Pokémon cards could be in the box, a first edition Charizard. According to Heritage Auctions, this card is worth up to $350,000, nearly as much as the whole set itself.
The entire first generation offered only 102 different cards. While it is not guaranteed that a Charizard or even several are in the display, the probability is relatively high.
A Charizard card is particularly valuable. Image source: Heritage Auctions.
Since all cards are still factory sealed, it can be assumed that they are in “Gem Mint” condition. This is the best possible condition a trading card can be in; it is virtually perfectly preserved (via PSA).
This condition further increases the value of the cards. Even if the buyer does not sell the cards individually to collectors, he could still make a profit. Currently, Heritage Auctions offers the opportunity for the owner to receive an offer for the box – currently $530,400.
There, a “Black Lotus” was sold in 2019. The card is considered an absolute rarity and was extremely popular at the beginning of the card game. Its powerful effect is unique, and the card itself is today banned in many formats. The sold version is even rarer because it comes from the “Alpha version” of Magic. A collector paid over $166,000 for this Black Lotus.
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The Update 15.21 in Fortnite is here and bringsa new NPC boss, a new weapon, and a small map change. MeinMMO shows you what has changed in the game.
This is what’s happening in Fortnite: Today, on January 20, the Update 15.21 is being rolled out. The focus of the patch is the arrival of the Predator in Fortnite. We have summarized the most important changes in our own patch notes in German.
The Predator is here
What’s new? As revealed in the announcement for the update, there is now a new NPC character on the Fortnite map. This is the Predator, which can be found near its ship at Stealthy Stronghold.
Finding him could be difficult, as he has the ability to become invisible for 15 seconds. However, anyone who hits him should beware of his claws, as they will inflict damage. The data miner HYPEX has posted how much damage he causes:
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What’s new? With the arrival of the Predator, there is also a new mythical item that can be obtained from the NPC. Although it’s not a “weapon”, it can still be useful in combat.
This item is the “Predator’s Cloaking Device”, which makes you invisible for 30 seconds. However, the effect is interrupted if you switch items in your inventory or perform an action such as swimming (via Twitter).
According to data miner HYPEX, there are 3 different items that the Predator can drop (via Twitter):
A flopper fish
Ammunition
His mythical item
Map Changes
What’s new? With Update 15.21, there was only a small change to the map of Season 5, also here in connection with the Predator. In Hunter’s Haven, the new character is supposed to have a small home with a base. Players discovered this and shared it on Twitter with a clip:
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If you want to learn more secrets about the Predator, you should stop by his hideout during a round. Maybe you will find even more exciting things there.
If you prefer to play as the Predator yourself, you should soon have the chance. With challenges, you can unlock various items and cosmetics and later also the Predator himself, the secret skin of Season 5.
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In Destiny 2, MMORPG expert Joe Blackburn is the new strong man who is supposed to lead Destiny into the future. He now says: “The best days of Destiny are yet to come.” The problem: Hardly anyone believes him at the moment.
Who is speaking?
Blackburn worked at Zenimax for three years on the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, designing the big boss fights – including the epic battle against Molag Bal, at the end of the single-player campaign.
In 2015, he joined Bungie, became a raid designer, and later the chief designer of the raids of Destiny. He succeeded Luke Smith, who had gradually been promoted to the top boss of the game series after the success of the 1st raid “The Vault of Glass.”.
It all seemed to indicate that Blackburn would be the boss for PvE at Destiny.
Joe Blackburn is now somewhat like “the new strong man” at Destiny. He is apparently supposed to follow in Luke Smith’s footsteps. This was made clear in Bungie’s latest major video documentation, where there was a passing of the torch. Luke Smith expressed how exciting it is to see new leaders stepping up for Destiny. Then Joe Blackburn was shown, proudly announcing: “The best days of Destiny lie ahead of us.”
And this sentence is what it’s all about now.
Luke Smith, the head of Destiny 2.
This is what Blackburn is saying now: Blackburn has now spoken up over Twitter and said:
“Last year I said that the best days of Destiny lie ahead of us. Looking at what’s coming, I believe that more than ever before.
But we have a lot of work to do to get there. 2021 will be something different for Destiny. We will need some time to solidify our plans, but expect a “State of Destiny 2021″ in the next season.”
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This is the reaction to it: At the moment, the mood at Destiny is very low. The PvP problems with Stasis, the removal of content and items due to sunsetting, and the grind-heavy content of the seasons are harsh issues that Guardians are upset about.
Therefore, many comments are negative. A vague promise for the future has already been heard many times at Destiny. Guardians can’t relate to that. One says: “You’ve been telling us the same thing for years, but Destiny is only good for two weeks after a new expansion.”
Others mention that Destiny is a great game, they had a lot of fun and met great people, but in year 7, it seems that Bungie makes the same mistakes each year.
“I remain hopeful, man. Things are not always the way we want them to be, but we have seen what you are capable of. Many of us miss the magical feeling that Destiny used to give us, and we want it back. May the light shine bright in the future! Show us what you’ve got.”
GladdX
The general tenor of most posts is, however: People, we love your game, but you’ve been telling us the same stuff for years and nothing changes.
GladdX, he still believes in the good in Destiny.
What speaks against Blackburn’s statement is a confession from his boss, Luke Smith. He admitted in November 2020 that the possibilities at Bungie for Destiny are now limited without Activision Blizzard behind them:
In Pokémon GO there is a Smoke Day with Electric and Dragon Pokémon on January 24, 2021. We show you the spawns and what to consider during the event.
The next event for January 2021 has been announced by Niantic. There will be another Smoke Day. Events of this kind have occurred more frequently in Pokémon GO in the past. The special feature is the selected Pokémon that appear after igniting a smoke module.
Smoke Day in January 2021 with Mareep and Dragons
When does it start? The Smoke Day takes place on Sunday, January 24. The kick-off is at 11:00 AM local time. Like on a Community Day, you have 6 hours to make use of the bonuses during this event. It ends at 5:00 PM local time.
The special bonuses: Niantic has come up with a few bonuses for the Smoke Day.
You will receive a package in the shop with three smoke modules for only one Pokécoin
During the event, Mareep will be attracted by smoke
The event is divided into Electric and Dragon hours, which will attract different Pokémon
If you evolve an Ampharos during the event, it can learn the move Dragon Pulse
Hour divisions:
When?
What?
From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Electric Pokémon
From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Dragon Pokémon + Pokémon that evolve into Dragons
From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Electric Pokémon
From 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Dragon Pokémon Pokémon that evolve into Dragons
What will spawn? Niantic has already given players an outlook on the contents of the hours.
Electric Hour: Pikachu, Magnemite, Voltorb, Electrike, Mareep, Plusle, Minun, and Swalot
Dragon Hour: Seadra, Dratini, Mareep, Bagon, Vibrava, and Swablu. If you’re lucky, you might encounter Trapinch
Will you participate in the Smoke Day, or is this an event you would prefer to skip? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.
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2021 will be a very exciting year for all fans of the MMORPG Black Desert Online. Because the developers have announced a very interesting roadmap.
What has been announced? The developer studio Pearl Abyss has explained in the roadmap what new content the MMORPG BDO will receive this year after the separation from publisher Kakao Games. This has now been clarified again.
However, the plans currently only refer to Korea. It may happen that not all of this content will be available to us in 2021.
Nevertheless, the plans give a good outlook on the future of Black Desert. Getting into the MMORPG is worth it in 2021 as well.
The MMORPG Black Desert Online will launch server wars in 2021.
A very extensive roadmap for BDO
A lot of extensive new features and changes have been announced. We list them here:
Revision of the Node Wars: The Node Wars are part of the endgame in PvP. You will expand your territory through conquest and then protect it, which is associated with more action-packed fights and better rewards.
Main Server: By designating a main server, you enjoy some advantages, including server wars, which are an extension of the conquest wars. It will also be possible to switch between servers as before.
10 vs 10: The new 10 vs 10 system is aimed at players who enjoy battling in teams against other squads. 10 players enter the battle, 3 remain as reserves on the bench. Fights will take place in an arena in traditional game modes such as Capture the Flag and also in small conquest wars.
Balancing adjustments: The significant gap between the gear levels of adventurers is to be addressed through further enhancement levels for Blackstar armor pieces. The demand for Caphras stones will also be optimized, as it varies significantly in different game regions such as Russia, Europe, and Korea.
The Blackstar Raid introduces a new world boss.
Blackstar Raid: In the new raid, you will uncover what the meteor hovering over the fall of stars is really about and must confront a new world boss. If you hit the meteor in battle, it will spawn incarnations of corruption.
Home of the Gardia: A new winter-themed zone brings survival elements with it. You must seek shelter and need fire to protect yourself from freezing.
In this area, you will fight against the Okjinsini, a new type of enemy, at the Mountain of Eternal Winter in two new monster areas. Additionally, you will explore the dark Murrowak Labyrinth, inspired by an anthill. Also, a golden dragon lurks on the mountain waiting for you.
The Terror of the Deep will become new hardcore content for BDO.
Terror of the Deep: This new location introduces a new gameplay mechanic, hardcore monster areas. These are particularly challenging zones that are intended to pose a challenge even for the best BDO players.
You should not die in this area, as you will lose half of your loot if you do.
The Villa: You can acquire a plot of land in one of the cities and buy and expand a villa there. Even trees and a private garden should be possible, which expands the housing aspect of the game with several components.
Ataraxion: The new coop dungeon is not an instance, but takes place in the open world. You will encounter other adventurers there, but then have to cooperate in groups of three, four, or five to master the challenges.
The Land of Dragons: With the Land of Twilight, a new game area reminiscent of Far Eastern countries is added. Here you will experience the stories of the classes Musa, Maehwa, and Lahn, which originate from this land.
When will this content come? No exact release dates have been given yet. It may also be the case that not all content will make it to Europe this year.
As you can see, the developers have very big plans regarding the future of Black Desert Online.
The MMO New World has released new patch notes from the alpha. In January, several adjustments were made, primarily affecting the crafting and combat systems. A new weapon is also included.
What is happening currently in New World? The MMO from Amazon is in an alpha phase. However, this is under NDA, so testers cannot report on the progress.
About once a month, there is a developer update that presents the current development. This was again the case in January 2021. We present you with the most important new features from it.
Anyone who wants to familiarize themselves with New World in general and has an overview of the game content can find our opinion after the first public test here:
Is there anything new about the release? No, officially “Spring 2021” is still considered the official statement. Amazon still lists May 25 as the date.
1. Revision of the Crafting System
What is new in crafting? The January update focuses primarily on adjustments to the crafting system:
A number of new and rare resources have been introduced.
There are over 100 new named weapons and 50 new named armor pieces in crafting.
Many recipes have been adjusted so that general ingredients also work. For example, a general vegetable will suffice instead of carrots to prepare the corresponding food.
More flexibility has been introduced into the system. Players can decide whether to invest more or less Azoth to have a higher chance of bonuses. You should be able to decide exactly how much of rare materials you invest to have a chance for a higher armor value.
Unlocking plans has been revised.
Equipment will no longer become useless and discarded automatically when durability drops to 0.
An example of the new named weapons in New World.
What changes with buff food? Together with crafting, the buff food has also been revised. From now on, there are two categories that are clearly separated:
Bonus food that improves your attributes
Recovery food that quickly restores health
Additionally, the food bonuses now also persist beyond death.
What had changed previously in crafting? Already with the update in November 2020, adjustments were made that allow for better sorting of the inventory and the crafting stations to adapt their appearance with the growth of the settlement.
The crafting stations in settlements grow with the expansion and thereby look more distinctive – here as an example of the cooking station.
2. New Weapon Rapier
What type of weapon is this? The January update introduced the rapier. The new melee weapon focuses on stabbing and comes with two weapon trees:
The blood tree focuses on stacking the bleeding status effect on enemies and then bursting the stack with a final swing for massive damage.
The elegance tree focuses on dodging, countering, and skillfully wielding the blade.
The rapier as a new weapon.
The rapier is now the third new weapon since the test in August:
3. Adjustments to the Combat System and Only 2 Weapon Slots
What changes in combat? Besides the rapier, there was another change to the weapons. From now on, there will be only 2 weapon slots that can be swapped between in combat. Previously, there were 3. However, the second slot will still be unlocked at level 5.
Additionally, the developers have revised the ranged weapons so that players can now move during animations.
What changes regarding enemies? There were already adjustments to the AI in December, which are now being further expanded. Named enemies from level 15 will use a new elite system, giving them additional attacks and an adjusted characteristic.
Additionally, the difficulty of enemies has been increased, which are significantly above the player’s level:
There are increased armor and damage bonuses on enemies that are 3-5 levels higher.
From 6 levels higher, players are killed directly, instead of being brought to the brink of death. They also have a 10-meter increased perception.
Enemies that are 10 levels higher can no longer be affected by CC.
The Spriggan is the boss from the instanced 5-player arenas. In the August test, it was one of the strongest enemies in the game.
4. Adjustments to Quests and Groups
Quests were probably the biggest point of criticism during the open test in August. Since then, there have been numerous adjustments and promises that quests will be improved all the way to the endgame.
With the January update, new quest dialogues have been introduced to better characterize NPCs and expand quest instructions. Furthermore, the generic loot has been replaced by “interactive objects.” What this precisely means, we will probably only see in a new test.
Along with these adjustments, group gameplay has also been revised. In the future, it will be sufficient for the group as a whole to deal 15% damage to an enemy for everyone to receive XP, loot, and quest progress. However, the XP will now be divided among all players, instead of granting everyone the full XP as before.
New World is one of the most exciting MMORPGs currently in development and is set to be released in 2021. Generally, it looks like this year will be a good one for MMORPG fans:
Genre: Asymmetrical Survival Horror | Developer: Behaviour Interactive | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch | Release: 14.06.2016
Even in 2021, Dead by Daylight thrives, while other asymmetrical games are fading away. But why does Dead by Daylight continue to survive?
About 6 years ago, the genre of asymmetrical games began to experience a surge. The basic concept is quite similar. There is a “Power Role” that is alone and extremely powerful. The opposing team consists of several players, all of whom are significantly weaker but enjoy the numerical advantage.
Major representatives of this genre came and quickly disappeared:
After a gigantic hype, the monster game Evolve disappeared ignominiously a few months after release. It went free-to-play and shut down completely a few months later.
Due to a bitter copyright debacle, Friday the 13th: The Game had to shut down its operations a while ago. No more updates are available, and development has ceased. The game is practically dead.
Predator: Hunting Grounds is technically still alive and is receiving patches, but it seems to have disappeared into obscurity. There are no official figures on active players, and early reviews were extremely negative—many people have forgotten about the game.
However, one game has survived this “genre death.” Specifically, the game that promotes itself with the slogan “Death is no refuge”—Dead by Daylight.
Dead by Daylight continues to live on – and it is constantly growing.
But what makes Dead by Daylight so much better than its genre counterparts, all of which have faded into obscurity? Why does Dead by Daylight thrive even nearly 5 years after release and continue to grow year after year?
Let’s look at why Dead by Daylight is likely a hot candidate for your “next game” in 2021.
What is Dead by Daylight?
In its basic outlines, Dead by Daylight is quickly explained. Four players take on the role of “Survivors” against a Killer, who is also controlled by a player. The Survivors must repair several generators on the map to then open the exit gates and escape. The Killer, on the other hand, wants to prevent this and kill the Survivors by knocking them down and then hanging them on hooks.
What may sound monotonous at first presents new challenges each round. With 22 different Killers and numerous perks, each match is different. While some Killers set bear traps, others can become invisible, throw hatchets, or appear from nightmares like Freddy Krueger.
These two horror icons also kill in Dead by Daylight.
While the Killer relentlessly pursues a single goal – to kill the Survivors swiftly – the Survivors must make larger decisions more frequently:
Do I try to rescue another Survivor from the hook, risking my own life?
Do I sacrifice valuable time searching for small totems on the map that empower the Killer as long as they haven’t been found yet?
Do I confront the Killer myself to distract them from an already injured ally?
These and many other decisions, which must often be made in Dead by Daylight within a second, provide constant variety.
Everything important for newcomers to Dead by Daylight:
But let’s return to the question of why Dead by Daylight thrives while other genre representatives have met with an ignominious end. There are plenty of reasons for this. Although Dead by Daylight often receives criticism for its patch policy, which is often not tested sufficiently, the developers are doing a lot of things right.
Strong licenses: No other horror game has secured as many rights to well-known figures as Dead by Daylight. In addition to Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, and Amanda Young (SAW), creatures like the Demogorgon (Stranger Things), Leatherface (Texas Chainsaw Massacre), and Ghost Face (Scream) are also present. For fans of classic and modern horror figures, Dead by Daylight is a must.
Even Silent Hill is now present in Dead by Daylight.
Aggressive update policy: Dead by Daylight follows an aggressive patch policy. Basically, a major patch is released every 6 weeks. Here, “Chapter” patches alternate with smaller patches. While a Chapter (almost always) brings new Killers and Survivors, the interim patches provide balancing and map revisions, meaningful innovations, or cosmetic expansions.
Next Gen in focus: For about a year, Dead by Daylight has been working to bring all maps, objects, and animations up to date and massively overhaul the graphics. No wonder, as some graphical details date back to the beta of 2015. To ensure that Dead by Daylight looks good on modern computers and the new console generation, they started early to polish everything visually for “Next Gen.”
The success of this strategy can also be seen in the numbers. Alone on Steam, Dead by Daylight has remained in the top 20 most-played games for months, even coming close to the top 10 with the release of new Killers. From an initial nearly 11,200 concurrent players in June 2016, the number has gradually climbed to 35,600 concurrent players in December 2020 (via Steamcharts)—there have been some fluctuations up and down in between, but those were mostly related to major releases.
Over the years, Dead by Daylight has grown and has also objectively improved. Unfair mechanics like “infinite escape opportunities” (“Infinites”) have been removed. Killers who like to camp are punished by the game with fewer victory points. The endgame collapse provides an adrenaline rush in the final moments of a match and forces both sides to wrap up the match as quickly as possible.
On the streaming platform Twitch, Dead by Daylight has a staggering 9 million followers (as of January 19, 2021). This is not surprising – after all, matches are exciting to watch, and streamers can provide many tricks or tips or show a cool combination of perks.
How a round with the standard Killer Trapper can unfold is shown by the well-known DbD streamer “not Ozdarva” here:
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Those looking at the prices for Dead by Daylight on Steam or the various console stores will be surprised. In addition to the base costs of around €20 for the base game, there is a whole range of DLCs. Excluding purely cosmetic DLCs and fully focusing on characters, i.e. Killers and Survivors, the total price amounts to about €145 (base game plus 18 DLCs). It’s clear that this price can be off-putting. After all, it sounds like an investment that overshadows even a new blockbuster AAA title.
A glance at the DLC list can be shocking – but it shouldn’t be.
However, let me reassure you: You don’t need all the DLCs to have fun in Dead by Daylight. The base game is sufficient for beginners.
Incidentally, 10 out of 18 DLCs can be fully unlocked with in-game currency earned. So if you don’t want immediate access to all Killers and Survivors – which might be overwhelming for newcomers anyway – you can gradually unlock different characters without spending an additional euro. Only the DLCs for licensed characters and franchises, like Ghost Face, Stranger Things, or Halloween, can only be unlocked with real money.
If you want all the content, you should wait for a special sale. During major events like the Summer Sale on Steam or comparable sales in the PS or Xbox Store, the DLCs are often discounted by 40% to 60%.
If you have four other friends and are looking for a game to play together, you can unreservedly recommend Dead by Daylight. In “Custom Matches” with four friends, Dead by Daylight is a ton of fun – as not much is more enjoyable than hanging your friends, scaring them with Michael Myers, or devouring their intestines as a vicious witch.
However, Dead by Daylight has a steep learning curve. The first 20 hours in the game are mostly experienced from the spectator’s perspective. As a rule, you die first and don’t quite understand what you did wrong or why the Killer keeps finding you. But if you fight through the tough learning phase – which is much easier with friends in tow – Dead by Daylight is a game that can captivate you for months and years.
Dead by Daylight is not recommended for players who lack patience. The game has grown significantly over the years, and unlocking all perks and characters can take a while. The harsh entry phase may scare away some players early on.
Moreover, the community in Dead by Daylight has a notorious reputation at the highest ranks. In almost every match, there’s an angry Survivor (or the Killer) who insults their teammates in the chat and considers themselves the crown of creation, who of course makes no mistakes. If you don’t have thick skin and get quickly discouraged by this, at least disable the chat – which thankfully can be done with a click.
Pro
Over 20 Killers with cool abilities
Many play styles thanks to dozens of perks
Graphic updates keep the game modern
Playable solo and with up to four friends
Matches are exciting until the last second
Contra
Survivors differ only visually
Many perks and abilities make the entry confusing
Large number of DLCs can be off-putting
Parts of the community have a very toxic reputation – rightly so
Conclusion: No end in sight for Dead by Daylight – for good reason
Dead by Daylight is still getting better
Even after almost 5 years, not everything in Dead by Daylight is perfect yet. But when you look at the development year by year, this asymmetrical horror game has become better little by little. There are still small bugs and balancing problems that disrupt the fun at some points, but the list of issues is gradually getting shorter.
In summary, Dead by Daylight is the last “big” survivor of the asymmetrical horror games and the only candidate that has grown over the years and combines truly strong licenses with world-famous Killers in a game world. Horror fans who enjoy the thrill on both sides – both as the Killer and (hopefully) the surviving victim – can’t miss Dead by Daylight. Those who survive the tough entry will find a game they can invest hundreds of hours into and always return to.
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Right now, it is particularly worthwhile to play the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S). Because you can currently test ESO Plus for free.
What kind of offer is this? Those who want to get into ESO currently have a particularly good reason to do so: Until January 26 at 4:00 PM, you can try out the benefits of an ESO Plus subscription for free. You don’t need to complete the subscription, but you can still access some of the content. This includes:
Access to all DLC expansions: Orsinium, Thieves Guild, Dark Brotherhood, Shadows of the Hist, Morrowind (area and story), Horns of the Reach, Clockwork City, Dragon Bones, Summerset (area and story), Wolfhunter, Murkmire, Wrathstone, Elsweyr (area and story), Scalebreaker, Dragonhold, Harrowstorm, Stonethorn, and Markarth. This way, you can experience ESO in its entirety.
The crafting bag, which provides you with unlimited storage for your crafting materials
You receive 10% bonus XP, gold, crafting inspiration, and benefit from shorter analysis times
Double space in your bank compartment – for all characters on your account
You may place twice as many furnishing and collection items in the housing editor “Homestead”
You can dye costumes
You may store twice as many transmutation crystals
ESO Plus offers you some benefits that you can test now.
Just try out ESO Plus
What is not included? Regularly, there is also a monthly credit of crowns with ESO Plus that you can spend in the crown shop. However, that is currently not included in the event.
You also cannot take advantage of the subscriber-exclusive offers in the crown shop.
How do you participate? It’s very simple to try out the ESO Plus subscription. Here’s what to do:
Log into the MMORPG ESO
Go to the crown shop.
Select “ESO Plus” there
Select “Free Trial” now
You don’t need to provide any credit or bank details for this event.
What happens after the event? If you want to continue using the subscription after January 26 at 4:00 PM, you will need to complete it and pay for it. If you do not do that, you will no longer be able to access the benefits mentioned above.
Do you want to start with the free trial of ESO Plus in The Elder Scrolls Online? Then you should read the MeinMMO guide to the best classes for every playstyle.
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In Destiny 2, after Update 3.0.2, you have the opportunity to earn the exotic hand cannon Hawkmoon with random rolls in the new mission “Omen.” You can also grab the associated exotic masterwork catalyst now.
What’s new: With the latest Update 3.0.2 for Destiny 2 came not only numerous bug fixes and a Hunter nerf to the game. Bungie also introduced a new mission or activity where you can now earn the weapon exotic Hawkmoon with different perk combinations and earn its catalyst – basically the finale of the Hawkmoon quest.
You can also earn an exotic ship in the process. This is likely one of the last contents of the current Season 12. Here is the trailer:
The requirements: First of all, you must have already earned the Hawkmoon. If you don’t have the new weapon exotic yet, you can find out how to get it here:
Moreover, you should have a higher power level. The respective mission has a recommended level of 1,270, some enemies go up to 1,280. Additionally, there are many negative modifiers that will make your life difficult. The activity is quite challenging. There is a triumph for completing it solo, but you should probably try it with a team the first few times.
The first thing you should do: Visit the Crow, Prince Uldren, in the Tangled Shore of the Reef. He is right in the room next to Spider and has the exotic quest “Ravengage” available for you. However, this will not be shown to you. Through this quest, you will get the new exotic ship.
Make your way to the EDZ on Earth: Once you have accepted Uldren’s quest, select the EDZ (European Dead Zone) on Earth in the Director – land in the Trostland area.
Once you land there, drive or walk past the church front to the right. At the first fork to the right, you will see a half-destroyed house with the inscription “ABS Kastner”.
Jump to the first floor there, walk a few meters inside, and look to the right. There you will see a chimney that you can shoot open with the Hawkmoon. Behind it, there is a secret passage and right at the beginning on the left side, a small control box where you can also start the new activity “Omen”.
Important: Make sure to pack something against Unstoppable Champions (this may change in the coming weeks) and consider in your loadouts that you will face all 3 types of elemental shields – Solar, Void, and Arc. It’s best to coordinate with your team beforehand. Otherwise, you will run into problems during the mission. By the way, you must have the Hawkmoon equipped in this mission to progress at certain points.
Complete the mission “Omen”: The mission itself is mostly self-explanatory.
First, you go through several underground passages, corridors, and maintenance tunnels. Once outside, you must demonstrate your parkour skills to reach and climb a dam until you can proceed inside the massive structure.
In the reservoir, you need to hunt 3 Envoys of the Taken (all Ultras), survive some waves of enemies in the boss room of the “Sea of Shadows” strike, and defeat a boss whose mechanics are already known from the original Hawkmoon quest. If you manage to defeat this final boss, you will drive away the Taken, and there will be a chest with rewards from the Traveler.
You can watch the detailed course of the Omen mission with some additional tips in the video from Ilias Gaming:
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Note: Once you have completed Omen for the first time, you can start this activity directly from the EDZ map from now on. You no longer need to walk to the control box in the secret passage. However, be cautious, as reports suggest that some associated triumphs are currently buggy.
During your first playthrough, you will receive the Hawkmoon with random rolls twice. Currently, it seems that you can loot the chest at the end of the mission and the feathers only once a week with each of your characters. You cannot farm for the Hawkmoon with random rolls indefinitely.
How to get the masterwork catalyst for the Hawkmoon
You will receive the exotic masterwork catalyst for the Hawkmoon upon first completion of the Omen activity from the chest of the final boss.
If you want to upgrade the weapon to masterwork afterwards, you need to achieve 700 kills with the Hawkmoon.
This is what the catalyst does: As a masterwork, the weapon receives a new perk – Hunter’s Trance. This gives the Hawkmoon a larger magazine. In addition, the perk provides a bonus based on the number of “Paracausal Charge” stacks for handling, reload speed, and range.
How to get the exotic ship “Radiant Hawk”
During the Omen mission and from the boss chest at the end, you will receive Paracausal Feathers as a reward. Once you have collected 100 of them, you will get the new exotic ship.
However, there are also special feathers hidden in the mission’s game world – a total of 5. If you find them all, you will unlock the Lightseeker triumph. However, this triumph seems to be currently buggy.
The locations of all 5 feathers in the Omen mission: You can see where to find the feathers hidden in the mission in this short video from Esoterickk:
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The Overwatch World Champion of 2016, Ryujehong, is now making his living as a professional content creator for the pro team Gen G. However, a new Twitch stream could harm his career. He reportedly streamed while intoxicated and clashed with his co-streamer. What some see as “playful teasing” is viewed by others as misogynistic and sexist. His team Gen G. has now suspended him.
Who is this? The 29-year-old Ryu “Ryujehong” Je-hong was regarded as one of the best support players in Overwatch during his active time. He was especially known for his gameplay as Ana.
He was part of the team that won the first Overwatch World Championship in 2016. The South Koreans were in the lead.
The sniper is a healer in Overwatch.
Ryujehong was a professional in the Overwatch League for three years as a flex support for Seoul Dynasty and the Vancouver Titans. He has now ended his career and become a professional content creator for Gen G., one of the largest eSports teams in South Korea. According to Forbes, Gen G. is the sixth most valuable eSports organization in the world, valued at 185 million USD.
A week ago, the CEO of Gen G. was still excited about the signing of the world champion: A legend is returning.
@ryujehongsexy coming back to the fam is something I didn’t think was possible. This guy’s a legend and what he wants to do in content are awesome. Going to keep some surprises here, so stay friggin tuned! (4/6)
What did he do? According to a report from Dotesports, the supporter was on air with a South Korean LoL streamer on December 16. As Dotesports reports, Ryujehong appeared to be intoxicated during the stream and made numerous sexist and demeaning comments about the co-streamer:
The streamer allegedly called the colleague a slut
he admonished her that she was interrupting him – women should be quiet when men speak
he referred to her as a “gold digger,” saying women could not be trusted with men’s money
he also instructed her to bring him a drink and spoke inappropriately
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The repercussions: As Dotesports reports, the streamer has deleted the video of the stream. However, the streamer still has the stream in her archive.
There is a statement from Ryujehong addressing “negative fan comments.” He apologized to viewers who felt uncomfortable. Apparently, some had difficulty adjusting to the new atmosphere in the chat when he used “streamer memes” more frequently, and he now wants to pay more attention to feedback and employ mods and bots.
But people who are not his fans should please stop fanning the flames.
Incident in South Korea viewed differently in the West
This is how it’s being discussed: When the news broke in the English-speaking part of the Overwatch community, some were initially disappointed with the professional’s behavior. He had always seemed so nice. It’s hard to explain such suddenly misogynistic behavior. Some seemed genuinely shocked that their former hero is acting this way now.
One user then stepped in to moderate the incident. They stated that the world champion and the streamer had previously teased, insulted, and jived with each other. Rough language had become normal between the two. They remained friends even after the stream. However, this user also admitted that some sexist remarks were made.
It is said that Koreans handle these things lightly. In the USA, however, the atmosphere is heated. One cannot apply the same standards.
This is a very similar discussion to the one we recently had in Germany. In the context of Rust, it was about a comment that some understood as a joke while others saw as sexual harassment.
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Gen G. responds to misconduct: “Very disappointed”
Update 20.1.: Gen G. has since responded to the streamer’s behavior. They have suspended all his activities related to Gen G. until further notice.
They state they are “very disappointed” with the language the world champion used in the stream. The behavior is uncharacteristic of him. He expressed remorse and would take responsibility for his bad behavior.
But he has now been suspended indefinitely.
We already reported in 2017 about strange behavior of South Korean Overwatch professionals. The young eSports players apparently thought that as professional athletes, they were entitled to young female fans as groupies. This was not well-received in the league:
Overall, these events in January are good for collecting candies for these species. However, many trainers do not see them as mandatory events.
Conclusion: I have been playing Pokémon GO since its release in 2016. As a rural player who occasionally visited cities for events, I have experienced many facets of the game. And I must say that I am rather disappointed with most events in January. The Community Day is great for new players – for me, who has been around for a while, it’s rather “average”. In general, the selection of events is not very surprising. It follows a typical pattern. New raid bosses arrive, the legendary ones come out on Wednesdays during raid hours. Once a month is the Community Day, and smaller events occur in between. I simply miss new content. Overall, the events recommended here are mainly worthwhile for dust and candies. The hunt for special Pokémon is rather in the background this month. Because we already know all the legendary raid bosses, as well as the Pokémon for the Community Day and in the raid hours. A bit of excitement is still promised by the “surprise Pokémon” at the end of the month – let’s see what comes of it!
What do you think of the yield in January? Do you find the events cool or do you miss surprises? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
In January 2021, Pokémon GO offers many events for you again. We show you which ones you should join. Strong bonuses or Pokémon are waiting for you.
What’s happening in Pokémon GO? January 2021 is once again full of events. It’s no wonder some players lose track. We present all the events taking place in January 2021 in this article and analyze which of them are worth your time.
This way, you have everything at a glance and can decide for yourself on which days you should plan time for Pokémon GO. Events like the Community Day in January 2021 are definitely worth your while.
Update from January 20: We have expanded the table with the new events for the Smoke Day featuring Voltilamm and the start of the Johto event.
All Events in January 2021: In the table below, we show you the announced events and how long they will be active. Below the table, we detail why some of the events are particularly worthwhile for you.
In this big overview, you see that there are many dates for you this month. Below, we highlight which events are particularly interesting and why. Unfortunately, the selection is not very large. However, the ones we recommend are definitely worth it.
If you have any other events that shouldn’t be missed, please let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and talk to us and other trainers about it.
Community Day featuring Machollo
When does it take place? On January 16 from 11 AM to 5 PM local time.
Why is this good? During the event, you will frequently encounter Machollo in the wild. There will also be special field researches that provide you with more candies and encounters. Everything, we know about the Community Day featuring Machollo.
It’s worthwhile for you because Machomei is among the strongest attackers of the Fighting type. Every collection should have a few Machomei with good CP and IV. At the event, you get the opportunity to expand your collection with strong Fighting-type attackers.
And for shiny collectors, there’s also the chance to catch shiny Machollo. However, this has been possible for a while in the game.
Additionally, there’s increased Stardust for catching Pokémon. So, if you already have enough Machollo and Shinys, you can at least refresh your Stardust supply.
The Community Day is especially worthwhile for new players and those who haven’t had much luck with Machollo yet. For trainers who have been around for a long time, this event is rather not worth it.
On January 12, Driftlon appears and brings double XP for catches as a bonus
On January 19, Knilz appears and brings double candies for catches as a bonus
On January 26, Phanpy appears and brings double candies for sending as a bonus
Why is this good? Admittedly, the selection of Pokémon for Spotlight Hours has been significantly better. Some players celebrate Driftlon as an attacker in PvP.
Knilz has some fans in the community. There is hope that Niantic will eventually bring back the move Strauchler for Knilz’s evolution Kapilz. Because then the Pokémon would be much stronger. It might be worth securing a few strong Knilz and candies.
During the Spotlight Hour with Phanpy, the candy bonus for sending is particularly interesting. Here, the candy supplies for Pokémon can be filled.
Trainers also hope that Niantic will release the shiny versions of Knilz and Phanpy. This would make these hours much more worthwhile.
Overall, these events in January are good for collecting candies for these species. However, many trainers do not see them as mandatory events.
Conclusion: I have been playing Pokémon GO since its release in 2016. As a rural player who occasionally visited cities for events, I have experienced many facets of the game. And I must say that I am rather disappointed with most events in January. The Community Day is great for new players – for me, who has been around for a while, it’s rather “average”. In general, the selection of events is not very surprising. It follows a typical pattern. New raid bosses arrive, the legendary ones come out on Wednesdays during raid hours. Once a month is the Community Day, and smaller events occur in between. I simply miss new content. Overall, the events recommended here are mainly worthwhile for dust and candies. The hunt for special Pokémon is rather in the background this month. Because we already know all the legendary raid bosses, as well as the Pokémon for the Community Day and in the raid hours. A bit of excitement is still promised by the “surprise Pokémon” at the end of the month – let’s see what comes of it!
What do you think of the yield in January? Do you find the events cool or do you miss surprises? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Hearthstone changes its game rules. For the first time in the history of the card game, you can purchase all new cards directly – and even with in-game gold.
Upon the release of the Darkmoon Madness, Blizzard already announced that there will be a mini-set during the current expansion. This consists of 35 new cards – and has now been revealed. The special part: For the first time, you can buy all new cards specifically and don’t have to rely on your luck. We reveal what this is all about.
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What kind of set is this? The mini-set “Darkmoon Race” consists of 35 new cards that thematically still belong to the Darkmoon Faire expansion. They spice up the existing cards a bit, allow new combos, and are likely to shake up the meta significantly in the coming days.
How can you get the new cards? Basically, the cards can be obtained in 4 different ways. In addition to the new options, the already known possibilities also apply. This means you can get the cards as follows:
You can draw them from the Darkmoon Madness card packs
You can craft them from Arcane Dust
You can buy the entire set for 2,000 gold (in-game currency)
You can buy the entire set for €14.99 (real money)
You heard it right. For the first time in Hearthstone, you can specifically and directly purchase all new cards and are not dependent on luck. For the price of €15 or 2,000 gold, you get a total of 66 cards (35 unique cards + duplicates) and can start building new decks right away.
When are the new cards available? The update goes live on January 21, likely in the evening hours between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Only after that can you get the new cards from new packs – so you shouldn’t buy any packs beforehand.
This whole thing seems to be an experiment by Blizzard. Buying cards directly has been demanded by the community for years. The ability to obtain all cards even for the relatively low price of 2,000 gold is generally seen as positive. Whether Blizzard will also adopt this concept in the future remains to be seen.
All 35 new cards from the mini-set have already been revealed. Here is a first look at some of the new cards you may encounter starting Thursday evening.
What do you think about the ability to buy an entire set directly for gold or real money? Would you like this for all card sets?
An online retailer offered a new batch of PlayStation 5 consoles. Within just 10 minutes, the coveted items were sold out again. Shortly thereafter, dozens of users reported that they were able to purchase multiple consoles via a bot. Over 2,000 consoles are said to have gone to nasty scalpers – and the bot even mocks buyers. The affected retailer is now fighting back.
What happened? At the online retailer Game from the United Kingdom, new PS5s were available for a short time on January 19. Many of these were allegedly purchased by a bot software called “Carnage”.
Several users on Twitter reported shortly after the action that they were able to buy ten or more consoles through Carnage (via VideoGamesChronicle).
The Twitter account of the bot itself also weighed in. According to it, over 2,000 consoles were bought through the software. It mocks in the end: “It just gets easier every time.” The channel has since been closed.
The now unavailable tweet from the bot. Image source: VGC.
This is what the retailer is doing: According to VGC, the retailer wants to ensure that each buyer only receives one PS5. So far, the scalpers’ purchases have not been confirmed, only pre-orders.
What are scalpers? Scalpers buy limited available products at the normal price and then sell them at a higher price, sometimes for multiples when these products are no longer available anywhere else. Thus, they rake in profits from the demand, such as for the new PS5.
What is the situation in Germany? According to rumors, there will soon be a fourth wave in which players can buy a PS5. It could start as early as the week of January 25. So far, there is no official information on this.
Moreover, reports suggest that in the week of January 25, the stocks of various retailers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will be replenished. Most of this is supposed to go to pre-orders from customers who are still waiting for their delivery. Your pre-ordered PS5 could be delivered soon.
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In Pokémon GO the Johto event will start soon. This brings back Community Day moves, introduces Shiny Miltank to the game, and offers raids featuring Entei, Raikou, and Suicune. See the details here.
What’s happening in Pokémon GO? The Hoenn event is currently ongoing, which started on January 19, 2021. However, next week, the countdown to the Kanto Tour will begin. The journey towards Johto starts on Tuesday.
To make this event worthwhile for you trainers, Niantic is bringing some powerful moves that were originally available during Community Days. It will be possible for you to evolve Tyranitar with the move Catapult.
In this overview, we will show you all the known details about the upcoming event.
Contents of the Johto Event in January 2021
When does it start? The Johto event starts on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 10 AM local time. You will have a few days to take advantage of the event. Because on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at 8 PM, it will end.
What changes in the wild? As you might know, the starter Pokémon of the region will appear more frequently. However, they are not the only ones you will encounter outside. These Pokémon are confirmed:
Collecting: As you know from previous events of this kind, you should catch certain Pokémon for the collector challenge. If you succeed, you will receive as a reward 15 Poké Balls, 10 Ultra Balls, and one Incense.
Exclusive Moves: What makes the event even more appealing are the exclusive moves that Pokémon can learn. To do this, you need to evolve them during the event period.
These Legendaries are returning: Entei, Raikou, and Suicune will appear in 5-star raids, one after the other. Each of them will likely have its own raid hour.
Entei arrives on January 26 (Tuesday) and will stay until January 31 (Sunday)
Raikou arrives on January 31 (Sunday) and will stay until February 4 (Thursday)
Suicune arrives on February 4 (Thursday) and will stay until February 9 (Tuesday)
What do you think of the Johto event with its raids, moves, and spawns? Is this an event you are looking forward to or should Niantic have brought different content?
Today, Wednesday, January 20, the Fortnite servers will go down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 15.21 will be deployed. What’s in the new patch?
Update 1:10 PM: The update 15.21 is now live. We have summarized the most important changes for you and published them as English patch notes on MeinMMO.
What’s happening today in Fortnite? The developers at Epic Games are releasing update 15.21 for Fortnite today. The server downtime was announced by the developers already on Twitter.
Although it’s just a simple patch, they have already mentioned a few larger changes. Before players can embark on their discovery tour, the servers will be taken down first.
Fortnite servers offline – when and for how long?
Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime for update 15.21 will start today as usual in the morning, at 10:00 AM German time. So at 9:30 AM, you can join a new round for the last time; after that, the servers will be taken down, and Fortnite will be offline for an indefinite time.
How long will the maintenance take? Based on the experiences of the last weeks and months, the work should be completed around noon.
Fortnite will be temporarily unavailable
If there are technical issues or other unforeseen hurdles, the maintenance could take longer. We will keep you updated here on MeinMMO.
When will the patch notes arrive? Fortnite Status has already announced the changes in advance. So it seems unlikely that detailed patch notes will be published on this.
If further innovations occur, we will collect them for you and publish them on MeinMMO in the form of English patch notes.
With patch 15.21, the Predator seems to be in the spotlight. It seems that he will soon be found in the jungle if he becomes the boss character that is appearing today.
Is the Predator coming to the Fortnite island soon?
It will be interesting to see what update 15.21 will bring. Once the servers are back online, a visit to Stealthy Stronghold should be worthwhile, as it seems there will be significant changes today.
