The last raid “Naxxramas” in WoW Classic did not last long. After just 90 minutes, the fun was over for the final boss Kel’Thuzad.
While much attention is currently on the new WoW expansion Shadowlands, there was also a significant highlight in WoW Classic. As predicted by some streamers, this got a bit overshadowed by the Shadowlands hype. The final raid Naxxramas was launched and offered players some tough battles. It was thought that the raid would stand for a while before the first guilds could overcome Kel’Thuzad – but it turned out differently. After less than 1 ½ hours, Naxxramas was cleared and Kel’Thuzad was defeated.
Who got the World First? The winner of the race was the guild Progress, who lived up to their name. Just about 90 minutes after the opening of the Naxxramas raid, the achievement was accomplished and the final boss Kel’Thuzad was defeated.
Interestingly, the composition of their group is notable. With a full 18 warriors, almost half of the raid consists of this class. Other classes were represented less frequently – there were only two hunters and a single druid. You can see the moment of the kill in this video:
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How did they do it? Unlike many other raids, the guild Progress tackled the most difficult wing of the raid first and defeated the 4 horsemen first. This allowed them to utilize some buffs from the Darkmoon Faire that some of the raiders still had active. Other guilds tried to tackle the easier quarters first, which left them without the special world buffs for the toughest fights in the end.
What’s next? How WoW Classic will progress is still not entirely clear. Although there are already rumors that WoW Classic will soon continue with the expansion “The Burning Crusade”, this has not yet been confirmed. It is likely that there will be an announcement about the future of Classic in February, when BlizzConline takes place. Blizzard wants to talk about new developments and upcoming games – surely the future of WoW Classic will also be a topic.
Did you think that Naxxramas would be cleared in less than 2 hours? Or did you think that Naxxramas would last for weeks?
Marvel’s Avengers is supposed to win back the hearts of fans with plenty of new content. However, the new content around Kate Bishop will not be complete at launch. Find out here on MeinMMO what is already coming and what is still missing.
According to this, only the heroine herself and the story will be ready for release on December 8. The boss fight on Omega level and the AIM clone labs will likely not be ready in time. What exactly went wrong and what still needs to be improved was not disclosed.
When will the rest of the DLC come? The developers also did not reveal that. The tweet only stated, “As soon as possible!” This is a clear setback, as just recently the publisher stated confidently that they wanted to save the struggling game with plenty of new content.
How players are reacting: After the DLC has been delayed for so long, some fans are now very disappointed:
LT9 (via Twitter) has had enough of the delays: “All you ever say is SOON, SOON, SOON. From time to time we might hear COMING SOON. Bla bla bla bla. The game is dying if it isn’t already dead.”
Muertoweidro is also fed up on Twitter: “You want us to forgive you and give this game a second chance? Then fire the CEO or whoever made the decisions about what content should be in this game. Get someone qualified, and then we can start anew.”
BUMGOD on Twitter also has no sympathy anymore: “No mercy for greedy, intentionally broken live-service games!”
Others, however, defend the developers or have limited understanding:
Bruce Wayne says via Twitter: “Could you please stop hating the game? It’s really trying to get better and you’re dragging it down!”
A.J says on Twitter: “I understand that there are delays, but the game has been in development for 5 years, and I believe we deserve a bit more content by now.”
Alex also shows understanding on Twitter, as there were wildfires in California alongside Covid: “You all need to realize that the developers are doing their best for this game, that things happen and that 2020 was a messed-up year. Of course, there were setbacks, but that is not entirely their fault. Remember that they are in California, where these wildfires occurred and Covid is still around.”
The timing for the delayed DLC content of Marvel’s Avengers is terribly poor. Just 2 days later, on December 10, the highly anticipated RPG Cyberpunk 2077 is being released, and Marvel’s Avengers is likely to have an even harder time winning back lost players. According to the latest figures, Avengers is also responsible for a significant loss for the publisher.
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In a few days, Season 1 of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will begin. However, the launch has been postponed, and players will have to wait a few more days. By the way, the associated tweet includes a teaser for Rebirth Island, a new Warzone map, embedded.
When does Season 1 of Black Ops Cold War start now? The new start date for Season 1 of CoD Cold War is December 16. The launch has been delayed by 6 days, so players won’t have to wait too long.
The new content is planned to be prepared and introduced through several updates: on the 8th, 15th, and 16th of December.
What Call of Duty has revealed: When announcing the delay, Call of Duty and Treyarch teased an exciting detail. This was hinting in the image from the tweet. On the black background, there is blurry text visible. When you brighten it up a bit, you can see that it states “Rebirth Island” along with coordinates.
This essentially confirms many leaks from the past weeks and apparently teases a new map for Warzone. Because if you enter the coordinates in Google Maps, you land on the real “Rebirth Island” in Uzbekistan.
According to leaks, “Rebirth Island” is a revised version of the Blackout map “Alcatraz” from the Battle Royale of Black Ops 4. Rebirth Island is said to be slightly larger than the original, but smaller than the current Warzone map “Verdansk”.
Raid returns: By the way, Treyarch has also confirmed via Twitter the return of the popular classic map “Raid” from Black Ops 2 for traditional multiplayer. There, battles took place on the grounds of a luxury estate.
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Castle Nathria is the first raid in the new expansion World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. Raids are the pinnacle of PvE and require good preparation. MeinMMO gives you five helpful tips to ensure your successful start.
What is Castle Nathria? The first raid of Shadowlands is set in the gloomy area of Revendreth. Those who have already completed the story will know exactly why we confront Count Denathrius and his minions.
A total of ten bosses await you in the raid and reward you with some of the best loot currently available in the game. After major changes in past expansions, there are tokens here that multiple classes will be vying for, which can be exchanged for powerful weapons at your respective covenant.
When does Castle Nathria release? The raid opens its doors on December 9, along with the first season for Mythic+ and the Arena. From then on, we will also finally have player numbers for the DPS ranking of Shadowlands and can tell you exactly how strong each class is.
To ensure you are ideally prepared, we give you five tips before you head to Revendreth and Castle Nathria.
1. Prepare for the bosses
What should I prepare? Many of the bosses come with unique mechanics that can quickly lead to the end of the fight if you don’t play them correctly. You should avoid this at all costs – after all, if that happens, there’s no loot.
To prevent yourself from getting caught off-guard and struggling with abilities you don’t fully understand, you should at least have a general idea of what the bosses’ abilities are and how to deal with them in your role.
Discuss within the group who will take on which roles. Death Knights or Hunters can disrupt mechanics or make them significantly easier with their special abilities.
Where can I find guides? There are many experts who have made a name for themselves over the years with guides. We recommend:
Additionally, you can always find a good summary of the most important abilities in the Adventure Guide. While you won’t get precise descriptions and tips on how to best handle them there, you will at least know what to expect.
The Adventure Guide provides a good overview of the fights in concise and detailed formats.
Should I spoil myself? If you want to be surprised by the bosses, that’s definitely an option. As long as your entire group agrees to discover how a boss works on their own, it can also be a lot of fun. Otherwise, at least one person should know the bosses and be ready to briefly explain them to the group.
2. Stock up on consumables
What are consumables? Every raid requires the right preparation with food (“buff food”), potions, and flasks. You should have plenty available while in Castle Nathria.
While they aren’t strictly necessary, they can help prevent those infamous “1%-wipes” and generally make it a bit easier for you to get through the raid.
In addition, Shadowlands again provides many more opportunities to squeeze out a few more percentages from your character. The expanded professions system delivers even more items for you to prepare with.
Alchemists can again create oils, and flasks now have a unified usage.
What consumables are available? Each class and specialization has different items that can enhance your performance. Generally, you should stock up on the following:
Buff food or feast meals from the chef
Sharpening and weight stones from the blacksmith for melee classes
Weapon oils from the alchemist
Flasks and potions from the alchemist
Drums from the leatherworker, in case you are missing classes like shamans or mages
possibly Vantus runes, although the recipe is only obtainable within the raid
What are Legendaries? With Shadowlands, legendary items make a return as a feature, similar to their existence in Legion. These powerful items enhance your abilities and can significantly increase your damage.
They are the strongest equipment in the game and can be crafted in Shadowlands as long as you have completed the necessary quests beforehand. In our guide, we explain how to craft legendary items in Shadowlands.
Which Legendary do I need? Depending on the class, you need different legendary effects that can be obtained from various locations. There is no effect that is universally the “best” for all classes.
In our list, you can find the best Legendary for each class. That can help you decide what to craft. These represent the mathematically best options – but if they don’t fit your playstyle, you might perform better with an alternative. You can find all legendary effects for your class in the Adventure Guide.
A quick look in the Adventure Guide shows you the Legendaries for your class.
Should I craft that now? Not necessarily. If the preparation and coordination with the group are right, you probably won’t need a Legendary in the first week, especially since some of the best effects are only found in Nathria.
Moreover, it may happen that the effects will be adjusted again. For some classes and players, it may be worth waiting a week before crafting a stronger Legendary.
4. Upgrade your gear
How should I gear up? In general, it’s wise to equip yourself with the best gear you can currently obtain. This means you should complete all dungeons, world quests, and other activities where there’s still loot for you.
Once you find something that will serve you for a while, you should also make use of gems and enchantments. They don’t even have to be the “most expensive and best” ones.
Many enchantments and stones can be acquired quite cheaply from players who are leveling their professions. That’s still better than nothing and should suffice for your initial gear. However, when you have your first raid weapon, it should have something decent on it.
Where can I find better gear? The best gear before the raid can be obtained in Mythic dungeons, which you can complete once per week. If you are unlucky and get nothing, you can still rely on other sources. There are:
Mythic dungeons with item level 184
Heroic dungeons with item level 171
PvP gear that starts at level 155 and can be upgraded to 171 with honor – even higher starting December 9
Rare world loot with item level 190
World quest rewards with various levels
If you don’t enjoy PvP, heroic dungeons provide the chance to patch up your major weaknesses a bit. Since the first hotfix of Shadowlands, there is no daily lockout on heroic dungeons. You can farm as much as you want.
How to manage your addons: Addons can make your gameplay easier. They aren’t necessary but are extremely useful, and some raid leaders require certain addons in progress raiding.
With an addon manager, you can easily download and install new addons or remove those you no longer need to avoid errors and conflicts. A useful manager is WoWUp, which allows you to manage addons easily.
Which addons do I need? For a raid like Castle Nathria, so-called “boss mod addons” like Deadly Boss Mods (DBM) or BigWigs are highly recommended. Additionally, UI addons like WeakAuras can make the game easier for you.
Which of these modifications suit you best, you will have to find out for yourself. Many can be tailored to personal preferences. In our list of the 9 best addons for Shadowlands, you will find some tips for getting started.
Bonus: Check your specialization and talents
Some classes have specializations and talents for raids that are better suited than what they usually play in dungeons and solo content. This can even vary from boss to boss. Check if this applies to you and adjust your build accordingly.
This also applies to your soulbinds at your respective covenant. Different conduits can be better in raid settings and can be easily swapped in your sanctum. Ideally, bring along a few tomes or codices of balanced mind to quickly switch talents in the raid.
Since this is not relevant for all classes, this tip is just a bonus.
The Ultimate Compendium for WoW: Shadowlands
148 pages of guides for newcomers and returnees, including an XXL poster. Everything you need to know about dungeons, the new covenants, Torghast, and the classes is practical at hand.
With Nathria and the first season, Shadowlands will have its first major content update just two weeks after release, which many players are already looking forward to. This finally begins the actual endgame of WoW.
Especially for newcomers, it can be a great experience to see a raid for the first time with a larger group. In the MeinMMO podcast, editor Leya Jankowski, WoW expert Benedict Grothaus, and GameStar community manager Marilyn Marx discuss whether it’s worth starting WoW after 16 years.
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Today the TOTGS event is happening in FIFA 21. What players can you expect in the “Team of the Group Stage” and what can you expect in the event?
This is the TOTGS event: The event focuses on the best Champions and Europa League players from the group stage. Players who have particularly excelled in European football are expected to receive a particularly strong special card. Last year, extremely good players were in the TOTGS.
When does the event start? The TOTGS event started on Friday evening, December 4, at 7:00 PM. Since then, the “Team of the Group Stage” players have been available in packs.
What is included in the event? The event brings numerous enhanced TOTGS cards. Additionally, there are:
Weekly objectives with TOTGS rewards
Special SBCs
In addition to the new event, David Beckham is also coming to the game today, and the NextGen version of FIFA 21 is also available. A full Friday indeed! We will show you the new TOTGS cards.
The new cards of the Team of the Group Stage
Which players are included? The TOTGS has some real gems to offer. There are top cards from Messi (95), De Bruyne (92), Kimmich (90), Bruno Fernandes (90), and Raheem Sterling (89). But Haaland (88), Alexander-Arnold (88), and Rashford (87) also receive really strong cards.
MS: Messi (95)
ZM: De Bruyne (92)
ZM: Kimmich (90)
ZOM: Bruno Fernandes (90)
LF: Sterling (89)
TW: Navas (88)
ZOM: Gomez (88)
RV: Alexander-Arnold (88)
ST: Haaland (88)
ST: Rashford (87)
IV: Acerbi (85)
IV: Diego Carlos (85)
ST: Morata (84)
MS: Diogo Jota (83)
IV: Elvedi (82)
LV: Hernandez (85)
ST: Yazici (84)
RF: Pepe (84)
Other contents of the event: The TOTGS event brings a strong card of Lucas Moura to the game alongside the new TOTGS cards. To obtain it, you must complete the corresponding Squad Building Challenge (SBC).
Additionally, players with Bundesliga teams can look forward to a new card from Kingsley Coman. This can be unlocked through the weekly objectives.
Are you still looking for reinforcements for your Weekend League team? Then check out these meta players in FIFA 21.
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In Destiny 2 today, on December 4th, Xur is visiting. Where will the exotic vendor with the noodle face settle this time? And what exotics does he have for you? Read here everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.
What’s happening in Destiny 2? Next week some changes are coming to Destiny 2, as the upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series S/X is finally arriving, giving the game from 2017 a new shine.
But today Xur is coming by and we will take a look at his inventory together.
All information about Xur on December 4, 2020 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Google Stadia
Xur will appear: As usual, the noodle face will appear today at 6:00 PM on a planet of his choice. He will stay there until the next Weekly Reset on December 8th, selling his exotic items to interested Guardians.
Where will Xur appear this time?
What does Xur have on offer? Does the exotic vendor have equipment pieces with high overall values this weekend? Or a coveted exotic weapon?
We are examining his inventory and will reveal to you what he is selling.
Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend
Xur’s position: This weekend you can visit Xur in the EDZ in the area “Twisted Shore”.
Xur’s position in the EDZ
Xur’s inventory from December 4 to December 8 – All exotics at a glance
What’s up with the Trials? This weekend, Guardians must once again forgo the Trials of Osiris. According to Bungie, the first Trials in Beyond Light are not expected to take place until December 18th.
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On December 2nd, the 5th season of Chapter 2 of the Battle Royale shooter Fortnite started. A big event introduced the new season, and along with a new battle pass, there are plenty of exotic weapons. We provide you with an overview of all exotic weapons and their locations.
What are exotic weapons? Exotic and mythical weapons deal significantly higher damage than regular weapons. In previous seasons, there were already bosses who carried exotic weapons as loot. If you want to avoid the fight, you can stay away from the bosses in the new season and acquire the deadliest weapons in Fortnite for gold.
Where are the exotic weapons located on the map? At seven different locations on the new map of Season 5 in Fortnite, there are the mythical and exotic weapons. Notably, there are no locations west of the Zero Point Desert. You should keep this in mind when planning your rotation.
Exotic weapons cost gold bars: To get the exotic weapons, you need to have at least 1,225 gold bars. We show you the best ways to obtain the precious metal in the Fortnite guide to Bounties and Gold Bars.
Also helpful for farming gold bars are the locations of the NPCs, which have changed with the start of Season 5. You can interact with the NPCs, and with a bit of luck, they also have bounty missions for you.
Overview of all exotic weapons
The seven locations of exotic weapons from Season 5 of Chapter 2 in Fortnite.
In the following, we will take a closer look at the locations and explain how you can get the coveted loot with minimal effort.
Exotic Weapon “Mandalorian’s Amban Rifle”
The Mandalorian can be found east of the Zero Point.
Location of Mandalorian’s Amban Rifle: To obtain the coveted Amban Rifle, you must defeat a Mandalorian in a boss fight. Caution is required, as the NPC boss spots you from a distance and you should only engage well-equipped. His camp is set up east of the Zero Point, right in the desert.
The special feature of the Amban Rifle: The Amban Rifle is a sniper rifle. With its built-in thermal optics, heat signatures of enemy players become visible. In its alternative firing mode, you deal a devastating electric shock to opponents in close combat.
How much damage does the Amban Rifle deal?
Body: 110
Head: 275
Damage to structures: 110
DPS: 22.5
Rate of fire: 0.5
Magazine size: 1
What else does the Mandalorian carry: In addition to the rifle, you will receive an exotic jetpack after successfully defeating the boss, which allows you to perform short burst jumps. The jetpack is ideal for reaching hard-to-access areas in no time.
On the small island near Stealthy Stronghold, you will find Splode’s Boom Sniper Rifle.
Location of Splode’s Boom Sniper Rifle: In the northeast of Stealthy Stronghold, you will find Splode’s sniper rifle. You will find the NPC next to a large hut. Just talk to him, like any other NPC, and you will receive the sniper rifle for 1,225 gold bars.
The special feature of Splode’s Boom Sniper Rifle: The revamped heavy sniper rifle deals 10 damage on hit. Shortly after, the ammunition reveals its true potential; the bullet explodes and causes area damage of 60. This is particularly useful against enemy squads that are clustered together.
How much damage does the Splode’s Boom Sniper Rifle deal?
Body: 10 + 60 after explosion
Head: 25 + 60 after explosion
Damage to structures: Unknown
DPS: 70
Rate of fire: 1
Magazine size: 5
Exotic Weapon “The Dub”
On the junkyard west of Dirty Docks, “The Dub” can be found.
Location of “The Dub”: The double-barreled shotgun “The Dub” can be found at two locations. At the junkyard, west of the Dirty Docks, or southeast of Stealthy Stronghold. The crash test dummy offers you The Dub for 1,225 gold bars.
The special feature of The Dub: Similar to the flintlock pistol, The Dub sends you flying backward after a shot. This creates new options in a heated battle, and you can knock opponents out of the game with a ranged weapon.
How much damage does The Dub deal?
Body: 120
Head: 150
Damage to structures: 90
DPS: 228
Rate of fire: 1.9
Magazine size: 2
Exotic Weapon “Reese’s Shadow Tracker”
The suppressed pistol “Shadow Tracker” is obtained from Reese in the warehouse of Dirty Docks.
Location of Reese’s Shadow Tracker: You will find the suppressed pistol in the eastern warehouse of Dirty Docks. For 1,225 gold bars, you will receive the perfect weapon to silently eliminate opponents.
The special feature of the Reese Shadow Tracker: With the suppressed pistol, enemies are marked. Your opponent will then be visible for 10 seconds, and you can see their location.
How much damage does the Reese Shadow Tracker deal?
Body: 29
Head: 58
Damage to structures: 29
DPS: 195.75
Rate of fire: 6.75
Magazine size: 16
Exotic Weapon “Mancake’s Night Hawk”
The “Nighthawk” pistol with thermal optics is obtained in a warehouse south of the Zero Point.
Location of Mancake’s Night Hawk: The Night Hawk is a pistol with thermal optics and is sold by Mancake for 1,225 gold bars south of the Zero Point. You will find him in the Butter Barn at the end of the desert.
The special feature of Mancake’s Night Hawk: Mancake sells you a pistol with thermal optics that deals 44 damage per hit. However, the special thing is that the pistol also deals consistent damage over longer distances.
How much damage does the Mancake’s Night Hawk deal?
Body: 44
Head: 88
Damage to structures: 44
DPS: 70.4
Rate of fire: 1.6
Magazine size: 6
Exotic Weapon Lexa’s Storm Scout Rifle
With the Storm Scout Rifle, you know the next zone. You can find the weapon in Hunter’s Haven.
Location of Lexa’s Storm Scout Rifle: The scout rifle can be obtained directly in Hunter’s Haven for 1,225 gold bars.
The special feature of Lexa’s Storm Scout Rifle: Even in the fifth season of Fortnite, the eye of the storm is unpredictable. With Lexa’s Storm Scout Rifle, you will see exactly where the next zone will be. This gives you a tactical advantage over your opponents.
How much damage does Lexa’s Storm Scout Rifle deal?
In League of Legends, the “Star Guardian” event is currently running. You can complete special missions and purchase unique skins. We at MeinMMO will reveal everything you need to know about the event.
What kind of event is this? Star Guardian started in late November and runs until December 16 at 10:00 PM. During this time, you can complete special missions for rewards.
Additionally, there are new Star Guardian skins available for purchase with Riot Points during this time, including a Prestige skin for Soraka, featured in this video on YouTube:
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What are these missions? In the new missions, you have 3 possible objectives, of which you need to complete one. Each mission can also be completed by simply winning 10 games, but this can be very time-consuming since you need to finish the tasks by December 16.
The rewards include Blue Essences, Hextech Keys, and Hextech Chests:
Team 1: Shine
Win 3 games as Lux or Jinx – or – achieve 75 kills/assists – or – play 10 games
250 Blue Essences
Team 2: The Old Guard
Win 3 games as Ahri or Soraka – or – slay 12 dragons as a team – or – play 10 games
Mysterious Sticker
Team 3: The Twilight Star
Win 3 games as Xayah, Rakan or Neeko – or – destroy the first building 4 times as a team – or – play 10 games
250 Blue Essences + Hextech Key
The future can only get better
Win 1 game with a Star Guardian skin – or – slay 2 Barons as a team – or – play 7 games
Hextech Chest
You need to complete the missions mainly in the Summoner’s Rift or in ARAM. Only the 10 games per mission also count in Teamfight Tactics.
From December 4 at 10:00 PM, a special mission will also be unlocked, through which you can unlock the DAMWON Gaming champion icon. We will add more details soon.
What else is free? Through the Star Guardian Capsules 2020 – a content from Hextech Chests – you can receive 3 random skin shards as usual. However, new this time is that you have a 4% chance to receive an Interstellar Surprise Bag.
The Interstellar Surprise Bag increases your chance for a Gemstone and mythical skin by 1.5 times and contains one of the following contents:
5 Interstellar skin shards (60 % chance) OR
7 random skin shards (25 % chance) OR
10 Interstellar skin shards (15 % chance)
With the shards and gemstones, you can unlock skins for free.
10 new skins and chromas, as well as new icons and symbols
What new skins are there? Through the event, a total of 10 new skins will be introduced, one of which is a Prestige skin, for which you need to invest additional Prestige Points. The following skins are available:
Star Guardian Soraka (Prestige Edition) – 100 Prestige Points
Cosmic Hunter Varus – 1350 RP
Cosmic Wings Anivia – 1350 RP
Cosmic Warhorse Hecarim – 1350 RP
Cosmic Devourer Vladimir – 1350 RP
Cosmic Summoner Illaoi – 1350 RP
Cosmic Huntress Nidalee – 1350 RP
Cosmic Fate Nami – 1350 RP
Cosmic Stinger Skarner – 1350 RP
Cosmic Destroyer Lissandra – 1350 RP
Soraka
Varus
Anivia
Hecarim
Vladimir
Illaoi
Nidalee
Nami
Skarner
Lissandra
What else is in the shop? In addition to the skins, there are new icons, chromas, symbols, and stickers. You can find the complete list in the official blog post by Riot Games.
Overall, Star Guardian appears somewhat smaller than previous events like Spirit Blossom or PsyOps. Those had optional storylines or hidden new content that you could unlock.
However, you can look forward to a new champion that will be released with Patch 10.25 next week:
In Genshin Impact, a new event is underway. We will tell you how the flying challenge works and why you should participate.
Currently, a new event is taking place in Genshin Impact, where you can snag plenty of rewards. The coveted Original Resin is also available, which you need for wishes to get new characters. Additionally, there are Mora and materials for upgrades. We will tell you how the flying challenge proceeds and what you need to keep in mind.
What do you have to do? Most players are likely familiar with similar missions from various challenges in the game world. You have to glide along a marked path while adhering to a time limit. However, it’s important to collect several golden coins along the way to achieve a better score. Your score ultimately determines your medal, and thus, which rewards you will receive.
You can access the challenge through the event menu.
But don’t worry, you can try as many times as you want to get the gold medal.
How to participate? Once you reach Adventure Rank 20, simply open the event menu. Select “Flying Challenge” and click on “Mission Details.” There you will see all the paths listed. Choose a path of your choice (currently, only the first one is available) and click on “To the Challenge.” Now the point on your map will be marked, which you just need to visit to start the challenge.
On the map, you will see right away where the challenge is.
New abilities while flying: To keep gliding in the challenge from getting too boring, there are some special abilities to make things a bit more exciting:
Updraft: Pressing a key allows you to create an updraft that catapults your character upward a few meters. This way, you can regain height and protect yourself from landing on the ground.
Aerial Sprint: If you have collected enough elemental particles, you can activate a small sprint to shoot forward a few meters without losing altitude.
Does flying cost resin? No. The flying challenge does not require resin; you can participate as often as you like without having to spend additional resources. However, you must have reached Adventure Rank 20 to participate in the event. Most players should have already reached that.
Every day, rewards await – such as Original Resin.
How difficult is the event? The difficulty level on the first day is quite low. Most players are likely to receive the gold medal within the first or second run, thus snagging all rewards for that day. However, it is expected that the flying routes will become a bit more challenging in the coming days.
Is there more to come? Yes. Every day in the next six days, another flying course will be unlocked, offering its own rewards. Once all paths are accessible, they will remain available until Monday, December 14 at 04:00 AM. After that, the event and, consequently, the opportunity to obtain rewards will end. So, you should complete all flying routes by next weekend at the latest.
Have you already snagged all the rewards while gliding? Or are you struggling with the flying course on the first day?
FIFA 21 now has standalone NextGen versions, and we at MeinMMO will tell you what the upgrades for PS5 and Xbox Series have to offer.
What kind of upgrade is this? For the newly released consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, EA Sports has now provided its own NextGen versions of FIFA 21.
We will show you the 5 biggest innovations of the NextGen versions of FIFA 21.
These innovations are brought by the NextGen versions of FIFA 21
What’s new now: With the NextGen versions of FIFA 21 for PS5 and Xbox Series, you get updated versions of the football simulations with improvements in the areas of graphics, presentation, and loading times. However, there are no new modes or content.
How you can download the new versions will be revealed here:
What’s new: When you start the game for the first time, you will be served a stylish new intro sequence that showcases the graphical innovations of the NextGen versions. In this, you see Liverpool and Paris meet and enter the field with ball kids.
After that, you can take control and play this match while the other modes are still being installed.
You can watch the intro here:
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What’s new: As could already be admired in the new intro, there are some graphic improvements in the NextGen versions of FIFA 21. Particularly, the facial models of well-known players are now significantly more detailed.
However, especially the hair of some superstars has been revised. EA strongly promotes the strand-hair technology, which can render the hairstyles of the players even more accurately and finely.
A good overview of the graphic innovations is offered by this video from EA:
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What’s new: As expected, FIFA 21 also utilizes the capabilities of the new consoles, offering significantly shorter loading times. From the menu to the field, it now only takes a few seconds.
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This makes the classic training mini-games that appear during loading times virtually unnecessary.
4. New celebrations
What’s new: On reddit, players have already discovered a new celebration in the NextGen versions. This is played when a winning goal is scored in the last minutes of a match.
It looks intense, and you can watch it here:
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What’s new: Right at the start, the NextGen version surprises with an unusual new camera perspective called “Gamecam.” This is much closer to the action and moves dynamically. However, whether it appeals to every player remains to be seen.
In the menu, you can still select your favorite camera perspective as usual. In this gameplay video, you can take a look at the new “Gamecam”:
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The developer Christian Dailey was responsible for leading the reboot of Anthem : EA’s failed online shooter was supposed to resurrect as “Anthem Next” or “Anthem 2.0”. Dailey led a team from BioWare in Austin, Texas, but now BioWare needs him for Dragon Age. This means Anthem loses its 5th or 6th head in a row – but who’s counting?
Dailey wrote the blog posts about important changes to Anthem and regularly shared on his personal Twitter account what the team was currently working on. There was often Concept Art from Anthem to see. Ultimately, he was the developer who served as a glimmer of hope that Anthem might return.
This is Casey Hudson. He was the first head of Anthem, about 5 heads before Dailey.
Why is Dailey leaving? Dailey is being “promoted away” from his position. Because two important employees have left BioWare, Dailey now has to lead the development of Dragon Age 4, arguably BioWare’s most important new release.
He describes his departure from Anthem 2.0 as a “difficult decision.”
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What happens now with Anthem 2.0? This is certainly a setback for the project. But it seems that the overhaul of Anthem is supposed to continue. Dailey says: The decision to leave Anthem is easier for him because the team of Anthem and its leadership are so talented.
So it looks like development will continue, even though it is unclear who will now take over communication with players and who will lead the team.
In any case, this is a setback for Anthem. The project was no longer mentioned in the latest financial reports from EA.
This is Mark Darrah, he was the head of Anthem before and during the release.
Anthem suffers from a “curse” – heads keep leaving
What’s behind it: Anthem seems to suffer from a curse at the leadership level. Almost all who were responsible for Anthem or held the role of a “frontman” were only there for a short time:
According to an insider report from the US site Kotaku, Anthem was already leaderless for a long time during development: Originally, Mass Effect veteran Casey Hudson was supposed to lead the development of Anthem, but he left in 2014.
At E3 2017, Aaryn Flynn presented Anthem – but shortly thereafter, he went to the SpatialOS wonder company Improbable and allegedly took some top people from BioWare with him.
As development stalled under Game Director Jon Warner, Mark Darrah came in, who was supposed to drive the team and pushed Anthem across the finish line until release. However, Darrah left Anthem after the launch to lead Dragon Age 4.
His colleague, Lead Producer Mike Gamble, also important at Anthem, left along with Darrah.
This was Ben Irving at his appearance at E3. Shortly thereafter, he was gone.
The last head was indeed Christian Dailey, who seemed to take the helm in February 2020 – and he is now leaving as well.
It seems as though there is a curse hanging over Anthem.
Anthem 2.0 has several questions to answer anyway. Because it is unclear how EA intends to make money with the game again. DLCs have really been ruled out.
Apparently, the position to save Anthem is not so coveted, when there is constantly a new person in the head seat.
BioWare seems to be getting into choppy waters right now, leading to questions about how high Anthem 2.0 stands on the priority list.
The item system of Anthem is changing.
One of the new systems already introduced for Anthem 2.0 is the loot system. This was one of the major weaknesses in the original game. In Anthem 2.0, everything is supposed to be better:
Level 42 in Pokémon GO requires you to evolve Eevee, use berries, and make excellent throws. We will show you tips and tricks on how to quickly reach Level 42.
This is Level 42: Since December 1, 2020, you can reach Level 50. However, you must first complete numerous tasks and collect XP.
Those who have completed Level 41 and its tasks must progress through Level 42. You need a lot of XP and additionally, you must complete 4 tasks.
How to evolve Eevee into each of its 7 evolutions: The Eevee evolutions can be tricky. First, you can evolve as many Eevees as you can until you get Vaporeon, Flareon, and Jolteon.
After that, you will need a Moss and a Glacial module. With that, you can evolve Eevee into Leafeon and Glaceon.
Lastly, you will need Espeon and Umbreon. For this, you must walk 10 kilometers with Eevee each time, find 2 candies and then evolve it as a buddy. During the day, it becomes Espeon and at night, it becomes Umbreon.
We recommend that you take Eevee along as your buddy before you reach Level 41. Walk the 10 kilometers and then evolve the Eevees when you need them for Level 42.
Another way to evolve Eevee is the name trick. This only works once. Here is the overview:
How to use 15 items during evolution: This quest is actually quite easy. You can use any evolution item available to complete the task.
Simply enter “item” in the Pokémon box as a search command. Then you will see all monsters that you can evolve with an item.
How to achieve excellent throws: This should be the easiest exercise. You can especially use Pokémon with large circles. For example, Makuhita, Pantimos, or Seemops are suitable for this.
How to use 200 berries on Pokémon: Just throw a berry on each monster. If you generally don’t find many Pokémon, then you should use a Nanab or Razz Berry on each Pokémon. Just throw a Poké Ball. If the monster breaks free, you can simply throw another berry. Each berry thrown counts – regardless of whether you catch the monster or not.
You might find some Pokémon in your local nests as well. We will show you a list of all the nest Pokémon that are currently available:
In Fortnite, a lot of new characters landed on the map. You can interact with these NPCs and accept bounties, for example. Where are they?
These are the NPCs: Season 5 of Chapter 2 brought many changes to Fortnite. This includes not only new locations on the map but also new characters.
Among others, the Mandalorian is roaming the Fortnite map, from whom you can get special weapons if you defeat him. He is located at his ship, the Razor Crest. But the Star Wars bounty hunter isn’t the only one you can encounter now.
Where are the characters of the new season hiding?
Scattered across the map, you will find various characters that you can talk to. There you can:
Important: The characters have different properties and only offer a selection of the options. But where are the NPCs?
All NPCs in Fortnite and where to find them
Currently, including the Mandalorian, there are 40 NPCs that you can encounter on the map. These are largely old skins that you still remember from before – and with which you can now interact.
On fortnite.gg, you can view an interactive map that shows where each NPC can be found.
Important: Some NPCs have multiple spawn points, so they are not always found in the same place. For example, “Fishstick” may sometimes not be at its usual spot at Coral Castle but hanging out at Craggy Cliffs. We summarize these locations for you in a list below the map.
All NPCs on the map Source: Fortnite.gg
Here in the list, you will find all NPCs at a glance and where to find them:
Character
Location
Character
Location
Lexa
Hunter’s Haven
Ragnarök
At the Longship Trader
Reese
Dirty Docks
Bush Ranger
Rapids Rest, Salty Towers
Menace
Colossal Coliseum
Dummy
At Pleasant Park or Compact Cars
Mancake
Butter Barn
Sparkplug
At gas stations (like Weeping Woods)
Mave
Shipwreck Cove
Nite Rider
Steamy Stacks, Sweaty Sands
Kondor
Misty Meadows
Turk
Island at Lazy Lake
The Mandalorian
Razor Crest (Ship)
Fishstick
Sweaty Sands, Slurp Pond
The Reaper
Turbine Lodge
Wildcard
Lazy Lake, Holly Hedges
Brutus
Dirty Docks
Snoop
Sweaty Sands, Retail Row
Deadfire
Sheriff’s Office
Grimmsyb
Pancake Fortress
Henchman
Crashed Cargo at Sweaty Sands
Sunflower
Fruit Orchard
Bullseye
Steamy Stacks, Craggy Cliffs, Sweaty Sands
Iron Claw
Iron Farm
Bandolier
Flushed Building
Chugger
Pleasant Park, Retail Row
Longshot
Misty Meadows
Kit
Catty Corner
Bombasto
Common Cottage
Beef Boss
Durr Burger Van at Stealthy Stronghold
Inferna
Gorgeous Heights or Timber Tent
Tomato Head
Pizza Pit or Pizza Pete’s Food Truck
Healing
Hill House at Pleasant Park or Craggy Cliffs
Bunker Jonesy
Camp Cod, Shipwreck Cove
Big Chuggus
Slurpy Swamp
Bigfoot
Weeping Woods
Kyle
Weeping Woods
Ruckus
Hydro 16
Cole
At Retail Row or Shipwreck Cove
Fishstick
Craggy Cliffs, Coral Castle
We will update this list as more spawn points become known. Have you seen any more spawns? Then let us know in the comments!
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) introduced its items from the Crown Store in December. Included is an old acquaintance with a drinking problem as a houseguest.
What is this item? The new item is a housing item that will soon be available in the Crown Store (via elderscrollsonline.com). The perpetually drunk Alfiq Sereyne will be available from December 21 to January 7 at 4 PM on all platforms.
The price is still unknown. However, the current houseguest Hroltar the Boastful is available for 1500 crowns. It is therefore likely that Sereyne will be priced similarly.
What is a houseguest anyway? A houseguest in ESO is somewhat like a living interior decoration. You can set character paths for the figures, allowing them to move around your house. You can even determine their walking speed and direction.
You will soon be able to do this with the drunk cult cat Sereyne and create a cozy spot for her to get drunk. She is also one of the funniest NPCs in ESO:
What is special about this NPC? Sereyne is an Alfiq, one of the many subspecies of Khajiit. She looks like an ordinary cat, but is a powerful sorceress. As much talent as she has, unfortunately, she drinks just as much.
She is known from the quest “Birds of a Feather” in Elsweyr. This is one of MeinMMO author Larissa Then’s favorite quests in ESO. There, the otherwise very capable mage is supposed to help you with a mission, but due to her high alcohol level, she brings about a fair amount of chaos.
For example, a teleportation fails, and you must find your comrades again. Additionally, Sereyne likes to vomit while casting spells, and she has to do that quite often during the mission. You can see how funny this is in action in the video:
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From minute 17:20, you will find a very nice scene
Until we know what it all looks like in housing, we will unfortunately have to wait a bit longer. The drunk Sereyne will only be available from December 21. However, it is certain that you can create a character path for her and talk to her. We can be curious about what she has to say and whether she stumbles while walking.
What else is in the showcase for December? In addition to the two houseguests, there are more items available for purchase in the Crown Store this December:
The House of Shalidor’s Concealed Realm
The Mount Frostmare
The Companion Dwarven Guar from Sovngarde
Various Outfit Styles
Winter Hats
However, you will need to pay crowns for these, which is the real-money currency in ESO. If you want to know how to make the most of the Crown Store, we have a guide from MeinMMO for you. However, you might also have some crowns left over from your ESO+ membership that you want to invest in the funny Sereyne.
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In Destiny 2, Guardians can rejoice, as the dungeon “Prophecy” is returning earlier than expected.
This is the good news: Bungie announced in their weekly blog post that the popular dungeon “Prophecy” is celebrating its return. Next week, on December 8, all Guardians will be able to venture back into the crazy parallel dimension.
All Guardians? Yes, the dungeon is not tied to an expansion like Beyond Light or the ownership of the current Season 12.
Simultaneously with the re-release of the dungeon comes:
This is what you need to know about the loot: The Prophecy dungeon provides you with powerful rewards upon first reaching a checkpoint each week. Completing it the first time in a week grants even the rare top loot. Only through such rewards can you acquire equipment that brings you level advantages beyond 1,250.
So if you want to get raid-ready or push your level for the Iron Banner, you should plan on one run per week. After all, it’s not just the high-level loot that tempts, but also the crazy atmosphere.
This loot awaits you: Two armor sets wait exclusively in the Prophecy dungeon:
The DAITO Forge gear
The updated “Trials of the Nine” armor
These weapons can be found:
The updated Ikelos hand cannon and the Ikelos shotgun – Both weapons can intrinsically create powerful Warmind Cells.
Additionally, there are a few less special legendary weapons in the loot pool.
Why was the Prophecy dungeon removed at all?
The dungeon was new to Destiny 2 with Season 11. With the release of the following season and the DLC, the activity was removed from the game. When this was announced, players were outraged and complained about FOMO.
This is the reason: Bungie then intervened and explained that there was no artificial scarcity or sinister plan behind it. The issue was that updates were made to the game, the engine, and mechanics in the background with Beyond Light.
The dungeon simply was not compatible with the “new” Destiny 2. Bungie then promised to hurry up with the reintroduction of Prophecy – and they kept their word.
What are dungeons in Destiny 2? Dungeons are popular PvE activities that you can tackle with a team of up to 3 Guardians. Think of it as a sort of mini-raid. There are also smaller puzzles, some tricky jumping sections, and tough boss fights against powerful enemies. Additionally, the activities showcase a unique atmosphere.
The bosses in the dungeons are impressively staged.
Prophecy is the only one of three dungeons that provides loot at the current level standard.
The other two dungeons are:
The Shattered Throne – Here you must try to break an old curse in a dark fantasy world. Everything feels very gloomy and like a distorted fairy tale.
The Pit of Heresy – The dungeon takes you into the depths of the Moon, to the heart of a Hive Sanctuary. If you’ve always wanted to storm an orc fortress in Moria with SciFi weapons, you can live out your fantasy in Destiny.
Are you excited that you will soon be able to enter the twisted world of Prophecy again? Which dungeon is your favorite in Destiny 2? Let us know in the comments.
Now Fortnite brings a Kratos skin inspired by the PlayStation hit God of War. We show you where the information comes from, what Sony says about it, and what the skin looks like.
Update from December 3rd: Now it’s official: Kratos is coming to Fortnite with a set.
Anyone who logs in until December 10th can secure the Kratos outfit with Mimir Back Bling, Leviathan Axe, and Guardian Shield Glider.
You can see the Kratos skin in the trailer, including new content for Fortnite:
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However, it seems that the star of the God-of-War franchise, Kratos, will receive his own skin in Fortnite. Leaks from dataminers and an ominous tweet from PlayStation suggest this.
Warning, spoilers! We show you here in the article how the new skin looks in the leak. If you don’t want to see this, you should not continue reading.
This is what the Kratos skin looks like
This is what the dataminer shows: On Twitter, dataminer HYPEX shares a photo of Kratos. Along with the announcement for Season 5 in Chapter 2. Apparently, the skin will still be part of Fortnite in the ongoing season.
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This is what PlayStation shows: The official PlayStation account shared an audio log on Twitter. You can hear the Fortnite character Jonesy, who is also featured in the story trailer for Season 5.
You can hear Jonesy criticizing himself for researching something that he brought to the island. You would quickly regret it when you find out things you don’t want to know. “Like, for example: The next guy literally defeated several gods! With his bare hands. In a fit of uncontrollable rage.”
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When does the skin come out? The confirmation of the skin and an official release date are yet to come from Epic Games. Dataminer Hypex explains that it will happen “soon”.
Kra… who? You don’t know Kratos? No problem. We explain the background here on MeinMMO. The action-adventure “God of War” from 2018 ranks 5th of the most popular PS4 games on Metacritic.
Players take on the role of Kratos, a former Spartan general. His adventures take place in a fantasy world based on Greek mythology. The combo-based battles as well as puzzle and climbing elements from the franchise’s predecessors can also be found here.
During the game, you must survive yourself and show the young Atreus how to survive. Atreus is Kratos’ son.
A fresh leak reveals a new character from Genshin Impact. What kind of 5-star hero is approaching us?
In Genshin Impact, it’s all about the numerous characters you can obtain through the gacha system and then continually improve. Players are increasingly eager for new information about future characters that might appear with an upcoming patch. Now there is a potential new leak that shows a possible Pyro character.
What kind of character is this? Allegedly, Tohama is an upcoming 5-star character. He is expected to be extremely rare, and it will likely take a lot of wishes to pull the character from his banner. He will use the Pyro element. Visually, he appears to be a young adult, similar to characters like Tartaglia, Kaeya, or Zhongli. You can see an initial image of him here:
What speaks against the leak? In the past, there was a supposed leak about the character Tohama, but he looked quite different then and had white hair, for instance. Whether the character’s design has changed, one of the two leaks is simply a fake, or Genshin Impact will introduce skins for the characters in the future cannot be said at this time.
On December 10, the beta of League of Legends: Wild Rift starts for Europe, including Germany. Anyone can participate in the beta for free and try out the MOBA. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch is particularly excited about the LoL Mobile – due to the short matches and fair gameplay.
Otherwise, it is supposed to provide the familiar League of Legends feeling. You compete in 5v5 matches with and against other players, take on the role of champions, farm XP and minions, and can purchase items during a match to become stronger.
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Who is Wild Rift interesting for? If you are already actively playing LoL, you should definitely check out Wild Rift. After all, it is basically the same game on a new device.
But Wild Rift is aimed just as much at newcomers and gamers who have not tried LoL so far:
You no longer need a PC, which especially benefits console owners or mobile gamers
You don’t have to plan as much time, as the matches are significantly shorter
You can access the game from anywhere
Wild Rift completely avoids Pay2Win and time blockers, as seen in other mobile games
I myself have been playing LoL for almost 10 years and was at Platinum level for a while. However, in recent years I have lacked the time to experience the MOBA intensively. That’s why I am so excited about Wild Rift.
About the author: Alexander Leitsch is mainly responsible for MMORPGs at MeinMMO. However, he is fascinated by mobile games.
LoL for on the go and on the couch – Perfect for me
What makes Wild Rift so good for me? Because of the shorter rounds, which I can also comfortably play on the couch, in bed or while on the go with good Wi-Fi, the game is particularly appealing to me.
Simply sitting at the PC for 25 to 50 minutes to play a round of League of Legends is often no longer possible.
Even the mobile version of Teamfight Tactics led me to actively play Auto Chess to LoL. I can comfortably manage several rounds per week there.
TFT I now play more on my smartphone than on the PC.
As a cool side effect, Wild Rift also offers daily login rewards. Through these, you can earn in-game currency for new champions, as well as specific champions directly. For me, a sensible addition.
A fair mobile game: Furthermore, Wild Rift is one of the mobile games that focuses entirely on fairness and avoids annoying elements like time barriers or Pay2Win. Like in the PC game, there are free heroes and others that I can earn through in-game currency.
Instead, I can spend money on prettier skins or cosmetic content like symbols or new emotes in the game.
Interestingly, there were discussions between Riot and Tencent about a mobile version of LoL prior to its release (via Dotesports). After all, the Chinese giant Tencent bought the last shares in Riot Games in 2015 and “owns” the company Riot Games now.
However, Riot decided against cooperation. It was said that Riot had concerns that they “might not be able to transport the LoL feeling from PC to mobile.”
Tencent therefore developed its own game:
In China, it became a mega-hit as “Honor of Kings”
In the West, however, the game could not establish itself as Arena of Valor, also because there were significant version differences between China, the rest of Asia, and the West. In addition, Riot Games raised alarms: They apparently didn’t like that Tencent was competing with their LoL with “Arena of Valor”
The end of the story was: Riot Games gave in and developed a “LoL Mobile” after all.
Arena of Valor looks very similar to LoL and is a big success.
What speaks for the success of Wild Rift? League of Legends is a strong brand for us. In addition, the acceptance of mobile games in the West has significantly increased in recent years. Good titles like Pokémon GO or CoD: Mobile are even very popular here in the West.
With Wild Rift, an interesting new title is added that you should not miss. We at MeinMMO will accompany the release and provide you with all important information.
Everything you currently need to know about Wild Rift can be found here summarized:
With Chrono Odyssey an interesting MMORPG is in the works, which is set to appear on PC, next-gen consoles, and mobile devices. It looks stunning in the first trailer.
What exactly is Chrono Odyssey? The MMORPG comes from the Korean developer studio NPIXEL, which is also developing the online role-playing game Gran Saga, and puts you in the role of a member of a special unit called “Idraiginn”. This unit wages war against 12 gods.
You explore a vast world where many stories await you. These are intended to come to life with impressively realistic graphics.
The first trailer shows what to expect and makes a fantastic impression. However, it remains to be seen how much of it is actual gameplay. The Unreal Engine 4 is used.
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The first trailer for Chrono Odyssey looks impressive.
What else does the MMORPG have to offer? Chrono Odyssey is said to feature a special job system that offers unique features. However, what those features are is not revealed in the game’s announcement. There are gigantic realm-versus-realm battles, and the fights are said to be fast-paced and action-packed.
The music comes from Cris Velasco, who contributed to the soundtracks for God of War and Resident Evil 7 and was also involved in the music for StarCraft and Overwatch.
What is a job system?
There are MMORPGs in which players are not restricted to a single class and then develop that class into the endgame. Some games, such as Tree of Savior or Ragnarok Online, allow players to switch to so-called “jobs” over time.
These are subclasses or specializations that allow characters to develop in specific directions. This is then associated with new skills and abilities. Often, there are quite a few such jobs.
How the job system works in Chrono Odyssey is still unknown.
What is special about the project? NPIXEL explains that Chrono Odyssey goes beyond an MMORPG. Comics, novels, and a series based on the story are also planned. The entire project is therefore designed on a grand scale.
In Chrono Odyssey you will likely face giant monsters.
This is how players react to the trailer: On YouTube there are some interesting comments (some translated from Korean):
박준현 writes: “Hopefully it will be as good as the trailer!”
황금올리브 asks: “Can we have it on consoles in this quality?”
김영철 is excited: “Wow, that’s cool!”
Leo jo says: “I need to sign up for the closed beta!”
The Anime G says: “This looks so hot!”
Jay Sabilla says: “This should have been the trailer for FF16!”
젤다의전설야생의숨결2 존버중 has a request: “Please let it not be a mobile game!”
When is the game set to start? There is no release date yet for the interesting MMORPG Chrono Odyssey. However, the testing phase is planned for 2021. The release is to take place on PC, next-gen consoles, and mobile devices. The development team states that graphics and UI will be adapted to each platform.
What do you think of Chrono Odyssey? Would this be an MMORPG that interests you?
The eSports organization Team 33 has announced that they have signed 8-year-old player Joseph Deen as a professional for the online shooter Fortnite . Reportedly, they are paying him a $33,000 signing bonus. The news has raised eyebrows. It seems like a PR stunt or a fake, as the 8-year-old will not be able to play professional Fortnite for another 5 years.
Where does the news come from? Team 33 released the news themselves as a press release through an international service (via prnewswire).
It is said that two years ago, they discovered the 6-year-old Joseph “Gosu 33” Deen as a talent, trained with him almost daily, and have now signed him as a Fortnite professional.
At the contract signing, the now 8-year-old Deen:
received a $33,000 signing bonus (about €27,120)
got a gaming setup worth $5,000 – this setup is supposedly given to every player who signs with Team 33
The young pro says he is living a dream. Other teams did not take him seriously. But Team 33 gave him a chance. Now he is overjoyed.
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Fortnite can only be played professionally from the age of 13
What makes the news so strange: It’s actually complete nonsense to make an 8-year-old a Fortnite pro, as he can only start playing Fortnite professionally in 5 years when he is 13 years old.
Before that, he is not allowed to participate in any tournaments. He is just too young.
There have been cases where young players signed a professional contract, but it had to be dissolved. This just happened to a 13-year-old in LoL recently.
Why they would pay an 8-year-old a juicy bonus of $33,000 seems completely strange.
FaZe H1ghsky1 made headlines in 2019 as too young Fortnite pro.
Team in Hollywood with a Sound Studio Villa as Headquarters
What kind of team is it that signs an 8-year-old? That alone is strange. The founding of the eSports organization Team 33 was announced in November 2020, also through their own press release (via prnewswire).
Allegedly, Team 33 is a team based in Hollywood. The “headquarters” of the team is a sound studio in the Hollywood Hills called “House 33,” a luxurious villa.
This sound studio is now also supposed to serve as a “first-class training facility for gamers.”
The founder behind the company and CEO is Tyler Gallagher, who runs a company for “alternative currency,” such as Bitcoin or gold.
Apparently, they have identified eSports as an attractive investment field.
The team plans to announce its official lineup in 2021. At the moment, the team is still completely unknown in eSports and is viewed skeptically.
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How credible is this? The whole situation seems dubious. The “Team 33” website looks still under construction. Links to Discord lead to nowhere. There is no imprint.
Overall, the whole eSports site seems as if large parts have been copied from the website of the sound studio.
However, there seems to be a genuine connection to this sound studio, “House 33.” A picture of Gosu 33 together with FaZe Banks, who is the head of a large eSports organization, was shared on the Instagram channel of the sound studio (via instagram).
Overall, the action seems dubious. Either it is a pure PR gag to generate attention, knowing how much the public will be outraged by the signing of an 8-year-old. Or it is even a hoax, a joke.
In any case, they have achieved the goal of making people talk about the team. The news is being discussed internationally:
Many are surprised by this action. It cannot possibly be good and healthy for an 8-year-old.
Others are upset that they were not paid as well for their immense talent in video games during their youth.
Some doubt that this entire organization is real – it does not look real.
Others dismiss this experience as just another madness attributed to 2020, the year when everything somehow went downhill.
This is Jordan Herzog, known as Crimz. He has been trained to become an eSports pro since he was 3.
We reported on MeinMMO in 2019 about 16-year-old Jordan Herzog. He has been trained by his father to become a professional gamer for over ten years. The father sees great potential in eSports and is developing his son into a star:
