With WoW: Shadowlands, one of the most famous warriors receives his own item. You will likely see this item often in the auction house.
Admit it: secretly, every long-time WoW player wishes to be immortalized in some way in Azeroth. However, only a few players will receive this honor. In the upcoming expansion Shadowlands, player DesMephisto will join the ranks of those players who have their own item in the game named after them. He has earned it through years of community work.
What kind of item is it? The gloves, which are called [Desm’s Fistos] in English, are designed for plate wearers and have an item level of 158. They bind on equip, which suggests they are a random drop that players can find throughout the Shadowlands. The gloves are suitable for warriors (like DesMephisto is), as well as death knights and paladins.
You will probably encounter the gloves more often in the auction house. An eternal tribute to one of the well-known warrior players.
What has DesMephisto done? DesMephisto is likely known to many players by now. He is the somewhat “crazy” player who loves leveling warriors and has brought around 50 to max level. He aimed to level a male and a female warrior for each race. Also, he has collected all plate templates in the game.
Many probably know him from his speed leveling guides, which have brought him further fame in recent years. He currently holds a record for reaching level 50 in under 4 hours.
The gloves also refer to this, as they grant the two secondary attributes “Mastery” and “Haste.” DesMephisto, with an army of warriors, is a true master in this field (Mastery) and the record holder in speed leveling (Haste). The fact that the combined secondary values of the gloves sum up to 69 elicits a satisfied “Nice” from everyone.
Furthermore, DesMephisto is also known for charitable actions. He has raised money through his streams multiple times to support organizations that assist people with mental health issues or research these problems.
DesMephisto is generally considered a very positive member of the community, who often pushes himself to his limits to achieve goals.
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DesMephisto is extremely happy: When DesMephisto discovered his own item, he was overjoyed and started a thread in the WoW Subreddit about it. There, congratulations poured in, and the post has now received over 11,000 upvotes. The majority of players are happy for DesMephisto and believe he has truly earned this honor.
What do you think of such small tributes in World of Warcraft? A cool idea and nice gesture? Or should such things not belong in the game?
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The PS5 will not be available for purchase in stores on the release date. Sony announced this in a post on the topic.
No PS5 on-site: As the official German PlayStation account announced on Twitter, there will be no PS5 consoles available for purchase on release day, November 19, in stores. All sales will be handled online.
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This is the reason: Previously, it was mentioned that there would be no PS5 consoles on-site for purchase. As Sony explained in a blog post, they want to protect players, retailers, and employees from COVID-19. During the release of the PS4, there was a huge turnout in stores – this time they want to prevent that:
“Therefore, we ask you not to line up in front of local retail partners or camp there in the hope of buying a PS5 console. Stay healthy, stay home, and make your purchase online.”
PlayStation Blog
What about my in-store preorder? Those who preordered the console from retailers like Saturn, Conrad, or MediaMarkt could have chosen to pick it up in person instead of having it delivered. Here, Sony refers to the local retailers:
“Customers who chose in-store pickup should be able to collect their console while adhering to the store’s safety precautions and attending their assigned pickup appointment. Details can be found with your trusted game retailer.”
PlayStation Blog
As of now, the post only refers to the release day. As soon as there is further information, we will keep you updated.
Here you can find more articles about the release of the next-gen consoles:
Those who have already preordered the consoles should therefore expect to receive their console, according to Sony, even if it was ordered in-store. Only players who have missed out on preorders and were hoping for a unit in a store on release day will likely have to abandon that hope now.
Currently, there is no new option to preorder the PS5. However, an insider recently stated that a third wave of PS5 consoles could be coming. When exactly, however, is still unknown.
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The new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will celebrate its release very soon. And starting from November 6, the preload begins, allowing some to download CoD Cold War in advance. Here you will find all the details about the exact launch time for each platform and the download size on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
When is the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War? CoD Cold War will be released on November 13, 2020. So, it’s just under a week until launch.
And to ensure you can dive into the action on release day for Black Ops Cold War, Treyarch and Activision are allowing you to download the latest “Call of Duty” installment some time in advance – on all platforms.
In this article, we have summarized everything important regarding the preload of CoD: Black Ops Cold War that you need to know.
Everything you need to know about CoD Cold War: If you generally want a better overview of the new Black Ops, we’ve collected the most important articles about it:
Everything about the preload of Black Ops Cold War
Important: Only buyers or pre-orderers of the digital versions of CoD Cold War will benefit from the preload – with one exception. More on that shortly. You can find more details about the different editions of CoD Cold War and the preorder options here.
Where can I find the download? In the Battle.net Launcher
Preload on PS4 and PS5
Date:
PS4: November 6, 2020 (5.11. according to US time)
PS5: The PS5 version will be released on November 19 and will then be available for download immediately. There is no preload option here.
Time: 6:00 AM German time (9PM PT on November 5 in the USA) for the PS4 version
Download size:
PS4: 95 GB
PS5: 133 GB
Where can I find the download? In the PlayStation Store on the web, app, or on the console
Preload on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Date:
Xbox One: November 6, 2020
Xbox Series X|S: Both consoles will be released on November 10. The game can then be downloaded immediately.
Time: 6:00 AM German time (9PM PT on November 5 in the USA) for the Xbox One version
Download size:
Xbox One: 93 GB
Xbox Series X|S: 136 GB
Where can I find the download? In the MS Store on the web, app, or on the console
Preload without purchase (for disc version): Buyers of the disc version on Xbox might still have a way to preload CoD Cold War.
Reports suggest that it might be possible to download games from the MS Store to the console via the Xbox app, even if you did not purchase them digitally. Therefore, disc players may have the option to preload a game in advance and then insert the disc when it arrives and start playing immediately.
Regardless of whether you buy the disc or the digital version – the game should be ready at launch. It is assumed that this feature will be activated at the launch of the Xbox Series X and S on November 10. However, there are no official sources on this. A user already demonstrated this possibility in September.
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Have you pre-ordered Black Ops Cold War and will soon start the preload? Are you waiting for the release and first reviews instead? Or are you perhaps completely forgoing the new Call of Duty this time? Shooter expert Sven Galitzki from MeinMMO also finds it difficult this time:
Amazon hooked into a new “Lord of the Rings” MMO in 2019. Looking at the history of Amazon Games, we already have to account for two casualties. Is this still going to happen with the new MMO?
What we know about the MMO: Already in July 2019, we reported from MeinMMO about the new “Lord of the Rings” MMO. Initially, it was developed solely by the Chinese company Leyou Technologies before Amazon joined in.
As is typical for the Chinese market, we should expect a Free2Play MMO here, and not just for PC, but also for consoles. The game is supposed to take place before the famous films and books, thus avoiding conflicts with the already existing MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online.
The new MMO is at least being developed by Amazon itself, by the studio that is currently also working on New World. And slowly, we are starting to have some doubts about whether the “Lord of the Rings” MMO will materialize anytime soon. After all, Breakaway and Crucible have already failed.
Forgotten already? The first deceased Amazon game Breakaway.
Amazon Game Studios with a difficult start
The status of the new MMO: Already in April 2020, attention was drawn to job postings that Amazon had listed for its new MMO set in the Lord of the Rings universe.
From these, everything indicated that the MMO is supposed to be a AAA title. However, it is the case that the job postings are still active and are updated frequently.
In the search for a Narrative Designer (via Amazon), for example, a writer is sought who will take care of the story of the world and individual characters.
The development seems to still be in its early stages and we are also missing a trailer or gameplay footage so far. Should we obtain new information, we will, of course, keep you updated.
These were Amazon’s two casualties: Especially in view of other Amazon games, the release of the new MMOs could take longer – or might never happen.
Amazon’s second death: Crucible
Amazon’s first game was called Breakaway and was seen as a mix of the well-known games Overwatch and Rocket League. While everyone was fighting, one had to try to get the ball into the opponent’s goal.
Otherwise, there is also Crucible. The hero shooter was reverted to beta after a catastrophic initial phase and ultimately the developers also gave up on it. Another blow for Amazon in terms of gaming.
New World as Amazon’s focal point
Amazon emphasized that the employees from Crucible would now focus on New World. This is another MMO that Amazon is working on. It takes place in a fictional setting of the 17th century and was supposed to be released in August 2020.
Doubts arise regarding how far along the “Lord of the Rings” MMO is in development. Especially in light of the job postings. Amazon seems to want to fully concentrate on New World, so the other MMO will likely have to take a back seat.
But there is still hope for the “Lord of the Rings” MMO, after all, Amazon is not involved alone. Moreover, it has not been declared dead like Breakaway or Crucible. However, a lot of time will likely pass before it is finally released.
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FIFA 21 has received quite a few patches since its release, not all of which have made players happy. Complaints about the gameplay after the updates have arisen.
Since the release of FIFA 21, it has already received a few updates. The last update, for example, focused on the correction of referee logic but also brought a lot of other changes in the patch notes. The previously released update was also very extensive and changed a lot.
However, the patches do not only bring joy, but sometimes the opposite. While the mood around FIFA 21 was very good shortly after release and many praised the gameplay, frustrated posts started appearing after the patches. These criticize alleged changes that are not listed in the overviews.
Does FIFA 21 feel different now?
This is the problem: There have been various posts in the FIFA subreddit after the patches that complain about the gameplay in many areas. One focuses on shots: User Clarrence-Boddiker (via reddit) explains that he has played over 350 games, but something must have changed in the shots since the last patch. He has two incredible top strikers, but suddenly notices a significant difference in finesse and driven shots.
In the comments, several users agree. For many, the game seems to feel “different”. Another user highlights the goalkeeper issue with the shot problem: “I think the keepers have gotten better, and maybe they nerfed the finishing a bit,” he speculates (via reddit).
Has something changed with finishes using top strikers?
Then again, there are players who have fewer problems with shots but struggle with headers.
Additionally, there are players who criticize the Squad Battles mode since the last patch. It has suddenly become much, much harder. “I don’t mind it being difficult, but it should be fun and a relaxed game mode between Rivals and friendly matches,” comments user mr_Brostinson (via reddit): “The way gameplay is now, it is definitely not fun.”
Others criticize their players’ passing since the patch: “Is anyone else experiencing the issue that every through ball or every simple pass feels like it’s being executed by a 40-rated bronze player?” asks a user (via reddit). Here, there is also a significant amount of agreement – but also some disagreement.
Patches and FIFA – a long history
Is this happening to everyone? While many players complain about the patches, others explain that nothing has changed for them at all. As a counterargument, it is mentioned that players simply get better over the course of the game – making opponents more difficult. Additionally, one point is raised where most players agree: The servers.
With regard to connection issues, there is often criticism regarding FIFA 21. Players often attribute problems like slow players, strange passes, or suddenly failing skill moves to the servers. Especially in the Weekend League, these are often a major topic. And FIFA 21 has also had its outages: For example, the major server outage during the Rulebreakers event, which directly led to a postponed Weekend League.
Not the first time for criticism: The fact that FIFA suddenly feels different to many players after patches (and outside of the changes mentioned in the patch notes) is not the first time this has occurred. Also, in FIFA 20 or FIFA 19, there were always problems. It went so far that around the FIFA 21 release, posts frequently appeared pleading: “EA, please do not patch the game drastically.”
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However, FIFA 21 has received quite a few patches by now – and the feeling of poorly modified gameplay is returning for some players.
As of now, there are no official statements regarding this – apart from what is in the patch notes. Thus, it is unclear where exactly the problems lie: Whether they are indeed changes, bugs in the patches, server issues, the skills – or a combination of somewhat everything.
We tested Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Series S for you. In the test, our editor Patrick Freese particularly focused on the social features that the consoles offer for multiplayer players. He also compared the loading times of multiplayer titles between the two new consoles.
We at MeinMMO received both next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series X and Series S, from Microsoft. In my unboxing, I unpacked the Series S and X for you, laid them side by side, and showed the famous banana comparison.
But I didn’t just want to stop at unpacking.
I was itching to try out the consoles right when I received the packages. And how that felt, I can finally share with you.
What you can expect from the review:
With this review, I want to show you how satisfied I am as an MMO player with the new Xbox Series X and Series S. For that, I tested
the social section with voice chats, group invitations, and interface
the technical section with loading times, accessories, and the pros and cons of next-gen in multiplayer titles
In the coming days, we at MeinMMO will test more multiplayer games on Xbox Series X and Series S for you
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How good are the social features of the consoles?
As an MMO/multiplayer player, there are some features that I need from a console, and they should work as seamlessly as possible. I don’t want to spend hours dealing with the settings of a party chat but just want to turn on the console, invite friends, and play together with them.
I looked closely at how the Xbox Series X and Series perform in this area. How easy is it actually to play a multiplayer game with friends or chat alongside your games?
Are there differences to the Xbox One X? In terms of social functions, last-gen and current-gen are on par. The Xbox One X and the new Series consoles don’t take anything away from each other. So, if you are already familiar with the Xbox ecosystem and have experienced the social features in detail, you can skip this section and go directly to the technical section.
Xbox players will feel right at home once the Series X or S is started. You start in your familiar Xbox environment with the homepage, voice chats, shortcuts, and the standard social functions. However, some things have changed in terms of technology.
With friends in voice chat
How easy is it to invite friends or create a group? Inviting new or existing friends to a party/group is incredibly easy. Even for someone who has never owned an Xbox, the controls are intuitive.
You press the guide button on the controller (the Xbox button), and you land directly in an interface with the essential functions. In second place, there is the tab “People”. Here you can see at a glance:
Who is currently online?
Who is playing what?
Which clubs are currently active? (These are community meeting points for chatting and playing various games)
Who did I play with last?
People search
and group search
So, I have the essential functions to create groups clearly laid out in front of me. And that after only 2 button clicks (Guide button, then RB to switch the tab)
For online friends, you can see immediately which platform they are online on in the Xbox ecosystem and what they are doing there. For example, friend Pascal is currently playing Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot while Fiffy is waiting on the home screen and is likely open to playing.
To start a voice chat, I just need to select the relevant person and invite them. This also works with multiple people, who can then be invited in the same way.
It took me less than 3 minutes to invite friends to a group, including starting the console.
Another plus is that you can always call up the party again through the guide menu. In every game or menu, you have your group ready at hand with just 2 or 3 clicks and can mute yourself or others via shortcut.
This is what the voice chat does really well: I know this from PC, when I sit with my friends in Teamspeak and suddenly the phone rings or my dog barks. I want to quickly mute my microphone. The same is true for group chats on Xbox. Being able to quickly intervene here and mute either the microphone or the sound is extremely important to me. And the Xbox Series X and Series S convince me in this regard. You can’t make muting any easier. Quickly press the guide button, select the party, and then press the mute button, in this case “Y”.
About the Author: Patrick paused with Sony and Microsoft’s consoles after the PlayStation 2. He didn’t use the PS3, PS4, or Xbox 360. Only upon release of Red Dead Redemption 2 did he get another console. That was in August 2018. Since then, he has played games like Forza Horizon, GTA Online, PUBG, or Fortnite on it. He used these experiences and expectations for MMO titles as the basis for this review.
How good is the voice quality? The quality of the connection depends entirely on which microphone you and your conversation partners are using. That’s why I don’t want to make a blanket judgment here. In the test on the Xbox Series X and Series S, I spoke via voice chat with colleague Tobias Veltin from GamePro, who also tested the Xbox Series X and S.
I used my smartphone headset for this and could understand Tobias well – he used an Xbox headset that connects to the controller. He understood me clearly with my smartphone headset as well.
The connection was accompanied by a slight noise and was not as clear as a phone call. The background noise probably comes from my mobile headphones – I need to get a new headset here. However, when gaming, it’s essential to understand the other person, be able to chat, or call out tactics in heated shooter battles. And for that, the party chat is already strong.
If you are dissatisfied with the volume, you can adjust in the mixer how loud the voices from the chat should be compared to the games. Perfect if you want to mute the conversation partners during games with cutscenes without muting the entire chat.
How easy is it to connect a headset? Connecting a headset is incredibly simple. I just tried it and plugged in the in-ear headphones with a built-in microphone that I also use for my phone. The wireless controller has a 3.5mm jack connection. Just plug it in, and you’ll have the sound in your ears or can speak through the microphone attached to the headphone cable, if available.
If you want, you can then regulate in the Xbox settings whether the sound should also continue to be transmitted to the TV or whether only the headset should be used for sound playback.
Under the D-Pad, you can connect headsets directly to the Xbox controller.
Do groups remain intact? Together with Tobias, I tested whether groups automatically rejoin after restarting. So in the scenario: you are chatting with a friend via voice chat, and he has to restart the console briefly. Unfortunately, he does not automatically rejoin the group after restarting but needs to be invited by you or create a new one.
It would be a cool optional function for groups that would immediately rejoin when they go online.
Can I talk with buddies on last-gen and PC? Yes, this works without any problems and just like between the new consoles. On PC, you can simply join or create a party with the Xbox app. This works with text and voice chat. There is also the option between Xbox One X and Xbox Series S|X. I tested both for you and had no issues.
Pros
Easy to start
Easy to invite friends
Also works cross-platform
Intuitive, beginners immediately understand
Optional overlay to see who is speaking in games
Cons
In the test, slight noise was audible (needs further testing)
In group chats, you do not automatically rejoin after restarting the console.
How user-friendly is the interface?
While testing the interface, I paid attention to how easy it is to navigate. Is everything where you expect it to be and can you find the important function quickly?
How easy is it to navigate? The search for obvious things is super easy. On the homepage, right after the first setup of the console, you see the clear menu with its colorful tiles.
“Quick Tips” opens a menu with the most important questions like sharing screenshots or cloud gaming
“Xbox Game Pass” takes you directly to the overview of the games that are available in the “Netflix for Gamers”
“My Games and Apps” shows you which titles you have already purchased or installed and which you can play on your console
“Settings” leads directly to options that affect your account, the system, or connected devices. Also, easier access features like screen magnifier, subtitles, or text-to-speech can be found here
In addition, overviews of friends’ activities, the Microsoft Store for further game purchases, top apps, and additional tabs
Special settings such as selecting a manual IP or testing the internet connection are found deeper within the settings. You have to click through a few menus to get there.
What makes it ideal for MMO players: Through the guide button, which is easily accessible on the controller, all the functions I want are presented to me directly. In the people overview, you can search for player names directly, add them, or invite them. So if I just rocked a map in Call of Duty with an unknown player, I can easily add them to my friends list through the quick menu. That way, I can easily build valuable contacts without having to deal with many menus or searches.
Even the achievements that I am currently hunting, have already achieved, or that lie ahead of me can be found in just 4 clicks.
What I also find important: If I am right in the middle of a session in PUBG or CoD, I sometimes need a quick, clear menu for social interaction. And the guide button of the Xbox controller delivers that immediately. If a friend invites me to a voice chat while I’m in a match, I can join the chat with just a handful of clicks and continue playing.
This doesn’t really pull me out of the match, and with another click on the guide button, I’m right back in the game if something important happens. The overlay takes up only about a third of the screen. So I can still see what’s happening on the rest of the screen, recognize enemies or other action while I’m in the console’s quick menu. If the interface were made even more transparent, even less would escape you while playing.
This is the space the interface takes up during gameplay when it is called up.
What stands out about the interface: Everything feels super fast. After clicking on features, there are no noticeable wait times. The new SSDs of the console really deliver good performance here. When you click something, it happens immediately. And this is exactly what I expect from a console that is part of the “next-gen”.
My little highlight – The Share button
The Share button is a little highlight that stood out to me while testing. The “old” Xbox controller didn’t have this feature. When I press the button, I take a screenshot, which is then uploaded. If I hold down the button, I record a video. It has never been easier for me on the console to capture important achievements, loot, or victories through screenshots or videos and share them with friends.
What makes it even better: I can immediately view, save, delete, and share pictures and videos on the Xbox app on my phone.
Pros
Important functions directly on the homepage
Guide menu is easy to access and packed with features
Super fast interface that responds directly
Cons
Guide interface in the game could be more transparent
How is the speed when loading multiplayer?
While testing the speed and loading times, I primarily focused on how quickly I can actually get into the game. The scenario: the console is off, and I want to play a multiplayer title or MMORPG – how long does it take until I’m really in?
And here, I can tell you that everything runs really fast. Sometimes I didn’t need even a minute to go from the off state to being in the player search.
How are the loading times for the interface, multiplayer, and booting? Here in my apartment, I am struggling with a relatively slow internet connection. So initially, I could only take two games for direct comparison between the Series X and Series S regarding loading times. These are PUBG and Fortnite.
I used a stopwatch to time how long it took from starting the console to entering the player search for the respective titles. Because that’s what matters to me as an MMO/multiplayer player: I want to play NOW – how long does it take until I land in the action?
Here are the loading times from pressing the guide button on the controller (to start the console) to lining up in the player search:
PUBG on Xbox Series S 1 minute and 5.16 seconds
PUBG on Xbox Series X 1 minute and 1.02 seconds
Fortnite on Xbox Series S 50.12 seconds
Fortnite on Xbox Series X 47.16 seconds
The console was fully powered down before each start.
We will provide comparative tests for additional games in the coming weeks. Due to the limited testing time and the internet connection, we focused here on just two titles.
Accessories
When you take your Xbox Series X or Series S out of the box, everything essential is included right away.
More information about accessories on Xbox Series X and Series S
Which “old” accessories can be connected? Microsoft explains: “Any officially licensed Xbox One accessory that is connected to your console via USB, either wired or wirelessly, will work on the Xbox Series X. Moreover, all headsets that connect through the 3.5mm jack of your Xbox Wireless Controller are also supported.” Some headsets using an optical cable may require a firmware update to support game and chat audio over USB on the Xbox Series X.
What advantages and disadvantages does next-gen bring for MP titles?
In discussing the pros and cons, I refer to what is essential for me as a multiplayer player. How long do I have to wait for vast worlds to load, and how good do they actually look? What performance can I expect if I buy the new console?
What advantages does next-gen bring for MMOs and multiplayer titles?
Games rendered in 4K sometimes have longer loading times for textures Note: On the Series S, shorter loading times occur because they load smaller resolutions instead of the 4K textures in some games.
What can I actually play as a multiplayer fan right at launch? Microsoft made all their games from the last generation backward compatible so that you can play them on the Xbox Series X and S, with the exception of a few Kinect games. Through the Xbox Game Pass, an additional selection of over 100 titles is available. Some highlights for multiplayer fans include:
Now you want to know how well the games run on the Xbox Series X and S? You can find out more about the performance of the consoles in the tests of our colleagues at GameStar and GamePro.
Tobias Veltin writes in the GamePro test: “Microsoft has created a genuine and technically impressive gaming machine with the Xbox Series X”
Patrick’s Conclusion
As an MMO and multiplayer fan, I am already convinced by the Xbox Series X and S. During my tests, it often took less than a minute for me to land in my game after starting the console. It takes about 3 clicks longer to find a friend in my game and voice chat to start multiplayer together. The noticeably long wait times were a significant issue for me in last-gen, which was still powered by HDDs. As a confessed PC gamer, I see a huge advantage here: convenience. I sit down on the sofa, turn on the Xbox Series X or S via my controller, and within seconds, I’m in the game.
Moreover, both consoles are barely audible in operation and do not stand out disturbingly. Setting up and navigating through the next-gen is a breeze and intuitive – even people who have never owned a console can find their way quickly.
It is just amazing to be able to play games in 4K and at 60 FPS on such a small, convenient box. Soon you will learn from us on MeinMMO how the large MMORPGs and MMOs play on next-gen.
Patrick Freese
Editor at MeinMMO
How do you like Microsoft’s next-gen? Will you get a Series X or S to play, or do you prefer another platform? Is there still that one feature you’re missing that could convince you, or is your heart just committed to PlayStation or PC? Let us know here in the comments on MeinMMO.
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In Pokémon GO, the legendary raid boss is changing today, on November 5th. For nearly 11 days, you can battle the legendary Pokémon Lugia. We at MeinMMO will tell you in this guide what the best counters are.
This is changing in the raids: On Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 10:00 PM our time, Lugia returns to level 5 raid battles.
Lugia last appeared there with Ho-Oh during a raid event in December 2019. Now is a good chance to secure this legendary Pokémon for yourself.
Lugia is Psychic and Flying type. It is vulnerable to attacks from Electric, Rock, Dark, Ghost, and Ice types. You can therefore set up a wide team of the best attackers in Pokémon GO as counters. However, the types Grass, Ground, Fighting, and Psychic are useless.
The best counters are the following Pokémon:
Mega-Gengar
Since Lugia’s last appearance in the raids, the new Mega Evolutions have been introduced. This makes Gengar particularly effective:
Fast Attack: Lick
Charge Attack: Shadow Ball
Mega-Houndoom
Like Gengar, Houndoom also benefits from its Mega form:
The second best counter against Lugia is the Altered Form of Giratina. The Pokémon has strong Ghost attacks and can take a lot of damage:
Fast Attack: Hex
Charge Attack: Shadow Ball
Zekrom
Zekrom is also very effective and can be used if you prefer Electric Pokémon:
Fast Attack: Charge Beam
Charge Attack: Volt Switch
Other good counters
Electivire with Thunder Shock and Volt Switch
Raikou with Thunder Shock and Volt Switch
Snibunna with Snarl and Avalanche
Rhyperior with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Magnezone with Spark and Volt Switch
Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Chandelure with Curse and Shadow Ball
What you need to know about Lugia
These are good stats for Lugia: A Lugia with 100% IV has a CP of 2,115 from a raid, and up to 2,645 CP in windy weather.
Lugia has an attack value of 193, a defense value of 310, and a HP value of 235. In total, Lugia can reach a maximum CP of 3,703; as a buddy, it can even reach 3,750 CP.
Lugia is also available as Shiny
What about the Shiny? Lugia has also entered the game with its Shiny form. The chance of getting a Shiny from a legendary raid is approximately 1 in 19.
On Friday, Niantic will release the new coin system in Pokémon GO. We’ll tell you what will change then:
The “Caves & Cliffs” update of Minecraft is already playable. We reveal what’s inside and how you can get started.
Hardly any patch in Minecraft is awaited as eagerly as the “Caves & Cliffs” update. No wonder, after all, it is supposed to fix some of the things that have remained virtually unchanged since the early days of Minecraft. Caves and mountains are to become more interesting, offering new rewards and dangers. Now the first snapshot is available – essentially the first test version of the upcoming update. Those who want can already take a peek.
What’s included in the update? The snapshot contains only a part of the changes that will be available in the final patch. Among the new items and blocks are:
Bundles: These are essentially gift boxes that you can give to other players. They can hold items up to a maximum of one stack, but also multiple types mixed (so for example 64x stone, or 32x sand and 32x gravel).
Amethyst: This new gemstone can “grow” if it has enough space and receives new shards. The shards can be used to color glass, which then does not allow light to pass through.
Candles: Candles can be placed on blocks and serve as a weak light source – and to celebrate a birthday.
Copper:The new ore copper can be processed into blocks, stairs, and slabs. The copper oxidizes over time, changing from brown to green. You can stop the process by treating copper blocks with honeycombs to wax them.
Lightning Rod: Copper can be used to make lightning rods that protect against lightning strikes as long as the immediate environment of the lightning rod is fireproof.
Spyglass: You can build a spyglass from amethyst and copper to look far into the distance and see exactly how your neighbor is currently building a TNT trap.
Amethyst can form smaller shards – if the conditions are right.
Additionally, there are further smaller changes. You can now fill cauldrons with lava and allow your minecarts to travel underwater. Rails can now also exist in water and will no longer be washed away. If you’ve always wanted to build a white-water ride, now is your great hour.
How can you join in? Those who want to try the snapshot 20W45A need the Java version of the game. Select the “Installations” menu item in the launcher and check the box for “Development versions”. Then you can download and try the latest update.
However, keep in mind that there can still be numerous bugs in the snapshot. Additionally, you should create a new world to play the snapshot so that your old world does not get ruined. A backup can also help here to avoid data loss.
Is there more to come? Yes. The Caves & Cliffs update will be significantly larger. For instance, there will be a new spooky enemy type that you can encounter in the depths of the caves. It is even quite strong and is likely to resemble smaller boss fights. The cute axolotls will also be joining and can soon help you. Furthermore, there should be a new system for various ores, known as veins. This will essentially guide you through the ground and allow you to see some blocks earlier where valuable resources are stored.
What do you think of the latest Minecraft patch? Have you already checked out Caves & Cliffs?
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The Free2Play MMORPG Bless Unleashed has launched today, on November 5th, with the closed beta on Steam. However, there are still plenty of beta keys available so that you can get a glimpse of the game yourself.
What kind of beta is this? The closed beta started on Thursday, November 5th at 2:00 AM and runs until Monday, November 9th at 1:59 AM.
During this time, you can try all content of Bless Unleashed up to level 24. This includes:
Additionally, beta testers will receive bonus loot upon release in the form of a special mount, a title, and they will receive a premium account for 7 days, which grants extra gold and XP.
How to participate in the beta? You could already register in advance on the official website. Those who haven’t done that can still secure keys through various websites, including: Intel, MMOs.com, and MMOBomb. You can simply redeem the received key on Steam.
Bless Unleashed features 5 different classes and many open-world content.
Bless Unleashed has learned lessons – now wants to do everything better
How is Bless Unleashed performing so far? The MMORPG was already released in spring 2020 for Xbox One. It is not overwhelmingly successful there, but it is not a disaster either, unlike Bless in 2018.
Criticism can be found in the comments here on MeinMMO, especially for the lack of innovations and varied gameplay. However, the developers themselves somewhat contradict this:
We believe the biggest selling point of Bless Unleashed is its combat system – there are not many (if any) MMOs that offer this kind of impactful combat in a souls-like style, and every class feels unique and interesting.
In addition to battles, our massive field bosses in the open world provide unparalleled challenges and rewards for dozens of players at once, without having to wait hours to find groups or fill raid spots.
Although there will be no crossplay at the beginning, the developers are already working on an implementation, which is said to be technically not so easy.
You can learn more about Bless Unleashed in our special as part of Find Your Next Game:
In Apex Legends, Season 7 has started, bringing a new Battle Pass. However, it causes a lot of stress, as players now have to do significantly more to rank up compared to previous seasons.
Update November 6: The developers of Apex Legends have responded to player criticism.
They state on Twitter that they will make adjustments. To earn one of the 10 stars for leveling up in the Battle Pass, you now only need 5,000 XP. The requirement has thus been halved.
Additionally, the weekly tasks will take significantly less time starting next week. This is a big step forward for the players.
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What’s new in Apex Legends: Last night, on November 5, Season 7 of Apex Legends was released. A new map and a new legend have been added. It is also one of the games we recommend to you in November.
Coincidentally, there is also a Battle Pass that offers some rewards. However, for Season 7, Apex Legends has revised the Battle Pass. There are new ways to level up the pass, which has received criticism: You now have to complete significantly more tasks to rank up.
Battle Pass too grind-heavy – Players feel un rewarded
Changes to the Battle Pass: To level up in the Battle Pass, you need 10 stars per level. You can earn the stars through various tasks in the game.
One star is worth 10,000 XP. So ultimately you need 100,000 XP just to rank up once.
In the past, it was significantly less. The XP required per level varied each week. It started with 9,000 XP and went up to a maximum of 54,000 XP for a level of the Battle Pass until the weekly reset.
This is what the Battle Pass currently looks like – Just the grind to rank 2 takes significantly longer. Source: reddit
The criticisms regarding the tasks: Through various tasks, you can now earn stars in the Battle Pass. Reddit user looseygoosey11 gives an example that the tasks now yield significantly less: “In previous seasons, respawning 5 teammates earned a level in the Battle Pass. Now respawning 15 teammates only brings 2 stars!”
In this case, you would still need to earn 8 more stars to rank up.
This is not the only task that now yields significantly less.
This is how the criticism looks: Numerous posts are currently gathering in the subreddit regarding the new Battle Pass. It is repeatedly stated that the pass is now way too grind-heavy.
It is also said that players do not feel truly rewarded. You have to do a lot to receive a relatively small reward in the end.
We summarize some voices from players on reddit:
Bluesfear writes: “The new revision makes it much harder to reach levels in the Battle Pass. The daily tasks are much harder to complete, and 10k XP for 1 star is a lot.”
reaktans reports: “I played for two hours. I completed all daily tasks, and I’m still at level 1. Don’t buy the pass.”
YaKnowMuhSteez says: “The new system is terrible! Who has that much time besides streamers?”
GrubbyLilPaws writes ironically: “I’m glad to announce that after completing all 5 daily tasks, 20,000 XP, 3 top-5 placements, and a win with 8 kills, I finally reached level 2 of the Battle Pass.”
In the meantime, a mod from the Apex Legends subreddit has opened a thread for players to provide feedback on the Battle Pass.
What else is going on in Apex Legends? Of course, players are currently trying out the new Season 7. There is a lot to discover.
419 top players, however, have to forgo this, as they have been banned:
In Fortnite: Battle Royale the original default skins are back in the game, but those who want to use them now must pay V-Bucks. We will show you which skins they are and how much they cost.
What are these skins? On November 5th at 2:00 AM, the item shop was updated, and the oldest skins that you can now buy were released. We are talking about the original default skins that were available at the launch of Fortnite: Battle Royale.
Back then, these were the only outfits that could be used through a random process. In total, there are 8 default skins, 4 of which are male and the other 4 are female characters.
What is different now? As already mentioned, these 8 skins were the first ones that could be used in Fortnite. They were also free, unlike the other skins that were gradually added to the game.
At the start of Chapter 2 in Fortnite, new default skins were introduced. So it has been a while since players could run around with the originals.
Since the defaults are usually available for free, players could not choose which one they wanted to use. A random generator decided that. Now you can select exactly which default you want, but you have to pay first.
How much do the default skins cost? There are 2 options for how you can get the original skins:
You buy just your favorite for 800 V-Bucks
You buy a package that includes all 4 male default skins or the package simply with the 4 female characters. This will cost you a total of 2,000 V-Bucks
Need a break from fantasy worlds in an MMO? We present you 7 online games with a different setting.
It doesn’t always have to be fantasy. MMOs offer diverse scenarios, including science fiction, post-apocalyptic settings, or becoming a superhero. Therefore, today we present you 7 MMOs that take you away from the typical fantasy world.
In creating this list, we made sure to present you with as many different scenarios as possible. However, the titles always have in common that they are MMOs, meaning online games where you meet many players and can enjoy fun together.
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Age of Wushu
Genre: MMORPG | Setting: Ancient China | Developer: Snail Games | Platforms: PC | Release Date: August 8, 2012 | Website: Age of Wushu
What kind of game is this? Age of Wushu is a rather classic MMORPG, but it is not set in a typical Western fantasy setting. You are a martial arts student who belongs to one of several schools.
In addition to your training, you explore a beautiful landscape of ancient China, engage in PvP battles, and experience many adventures with friends. Fans are currently waiting for the sequel Age of Wushu 2.
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What is special about the scenario? Age of Wushu places you in ancient China during the Ming Dynasty. However, it is a version where legends and myths are true. For example, it is possible to walk on water or fly briefly.
Who is Age of Wushu suitable for? Anyone looking to break away from Western fantasy without immediately switching to a science fiction or post-apocalyptic scenario should feel at home in the MMORPG Age of Wushu. There are still fantasy elements, but they are presented in a different way, which is very refreshing.
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In China, the game “Werewolf Among Us” is currently making its way up the app charts. This not only sounds like the current hit “Among Us,” but is also otherwise almost the same.
This is the original: “Among Us” should be a term everyone is familiar with by now. The indie game was originally released back in 2018 but only really gained traction in the last few months.
Currently, it ranks 5th in the Steam charts and had a peak of 349,643 players. The game belongs to a series of games that have greatly benefited from Twitch. Just before, for example, Fall Guys was a hit that fell into a similar niche.
The Among Us principle is quite simple: You take on the role of a crew member of a space station and must work together with your team to solve various tasks. However, one of you is a deceitful alien, an imposter, who moves among the crew members and must eliminate them.
The team’s task is to figure out who the imposter is and vote them out. Since communication is only allowed during certain phases of the game, this can go wrong – and you might vote out the wrong players. Essentially, it works like the classic party game “Werewolf” – only online and in space. Overall, the principle appeals to many players. Even in US politics, the game has made its way in between.
In China, a game is making the rounds called “Werewolf Among Us.” And yes: It looks quite similar.
Medieval Among Us celebrates success in China
This is the copy: According to a SCMP report, “Werewolf Among Us,” a mobile Among Us clone by the Chinese developers Shenzhen Youliang Technology, is currently very successful in China. It was released on October 28 and jumped to the top with 116,000 downloads in the App Store on November 2, surpassing the previous leaders Honour of Kings and Peacekeeper Elite by Tencent. It is now said to be at over 478,000 downloads.
Restricted visibility and a deceiver – Looks familiar
Overall, it plays out very similarly to the original. Only, in the clone version, a magical castle is at the center instead of a space station. Instead of an alien deceiver, a hidden werewolf is appropriately roaming around the castle to take out the other players. This, in a way, also fits with Among Us: It has become especially known in China as “Space Werewolf” (via SCMP). Under the “Werewolf” name, the original party game was also very popular in China.
In the clone, fantasy is more in focus
Since gameplay mechanics in China are not covered by Chinese copyright, there are reportedly already plenty of Among Us clones – but this one is particularly successful. The original has risen to 10th place among the most downloaded games in China (885,000 downloads on Steam and in the App Store). However, there are hurdles such as the lack of Chinese voiceover and connection issues. “Werewolf Among Us” does not have these problems.
Currently, the game is not available for download here. But there is the original version – a game that is perfect for playing with friends.
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Many of you might already know that the controllable drone can be used as a flying bomb in Call of Duty: Warzone. However, a group of players has now discovered other innovative applications.
What can you do with the drone? The reconnaissance drone is one of the most interesting items in Call of Duty: Warzone, which is least utilized.
The field upgrade allows you to use a small reconnaissance drone for a certain period, with which you can spy on and mark enemies. However, to be able to use it, you have to lay defenseless in a corner and have no control over your character during this time.
Sometimes it can be really helpful if you want to capture enemies in an area. Generally, the gadget is rather considered one of the unpopular field upgrades, which are often transformed into a flying bomb. But the drone still has surprises in store.
Reconnaissance drone becomes support flier
What else can the device carry? A few clever players have now discovered that you can carry even more items around with it. These retain their full functionality but can float through the air. So far, C4 and Claymores were considered the best loadout for flying gadgets, but you can pack more:
Ammunition box
Armor box
Trophy system
How does that look? The YouTube channel “DefendTheHouse” frequently posts so-called Mythbuster videos.
Here they verify rumors or check mechanics where it’s not quite clear what the limits of the possible are. And this time, the controllable drone was up for testing. Here is their English video:
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How can it be used? You can turn the drone into a flying weapons depot, for example. This can be particularly helpful if your squad has split up a bit but wants to hold the current position.
One of you then launches the drone and a team member places an ammunition box on the device. You can then fly to your teammates, who can comfortably restock their supplies without having to leave their position. Theoretically, it even goes further – the drone has space for 2 boxes, and an armor box would also fit. However, you would need 3 team members for that, as each can only carry one field upgrade.
You can place two equipment boxes side by side on the drone. Source: YouTube
One box on the drone is then a flying bomb. Although the boxes don’t have a detonator like the Claymore and C4, a well-aimed shot at the supply will also cause a considerable explosion that knocks enemies into the downed state. If you fly close to an enemy team and your opponents spot the intruder, they might even harm themselves while trying to shoot the item out of the air.
Also interesting is the combination with a Trophy system. This is also shown by the two “Mythbusters” in the video above. During testing, an enemy gets too close to them, whom they want to remove from the path – of course, for his own safety. He fires an RPG at the Warzone scientists. However, the rocket is destroyed directly by the Trophy system, and the enemy is taken out by the nearby explosion.
But in the end, it’s more of a gimmick and falls under the category of “good to know, but rarely helpful.” But often it’s these little details that can save your behind in a tight situation. Here you can find more information about explosives in CoD MW & Warzone:
What about the Multiplayer of Modern Warfare? There are also some interesting possibilities here. For example, you can place the bomb on the drone in the Search & Destroy mode and fly over the map with it. However, the glitch is not gameplay-relevant, as enemies can still defuse the bomb even if it is not on the spot.
To do this, the Mythbusters first place a Trophy system on the device and then place the armed bomb on the camera bird. If you then destroy the Trophy system, the explosive package remains in place and can thus comfortably hover in the air.
If you destroy the Trophy system under the bomb, it stays where it is. Source: YouTube
How else can the drone help? Finally, we would like to show you another application of the drone that is very helpful when your supply boxes land in the Warzone on a difficult-to-reach spot. The floating device is strong enough to move loadout boxes.
If your teammate has placed the box skillfully on the roofs of the parking lot from the superstore, fly up with the drone and simply push the box down. This can save you a lot of time and makes the drone quite useful. Therefore, it might be worth taking such a device with you before you grab your loadout.
Cho ‘BeryL’ Geon-hee is the support for the Korean League of Legends team DAMWON Gaming. They won the Worlds 2020 over the weekend. BeryL then turned to another game and immediately spent 7,000 dollars on it.
In the final on October 31st, they faced the Chinese team Suning. Although the matches were a bit closer, DAMWON also managed to win here with 3 to 1 and deservedly became world champions.
This is how the DAMWON Gaming team celebrated their title.
How did BeryL celebrate the title? The support of DAMWON Gaming celebrated this success in his own way. As a tweet from @hkbr9, a Korean LoL player, shows, BeryL invested 7.7 million Korean Won (about 6,880 dollars) in the role-playing game Genshin Impact shortly after the victory at the Worlds.
In Shanghai, it was 1:28 AM at the time of the news. The World Championship started the day before at 7:00 PM. Not much time had passed.
Perhaps he was hoping for some successful wishes after the success at the Worlds, through which one can get new characters and weapons via Gacha mechanics.
How did the wishes turn out? What exactly BeryL got from the wishes for 7,000 dollars is not known. However, the Twitter account hkbr9 revealed that the support from DAMWON already possesses characters like Diluc, Qiqi, and Fischl. They are among the strongest in Genshin Impact.
Also, in the days following the World Championship, BeryL seems to have played and streamed Genshin Impact repeatedly. His teammates, on the other hand, quickly refocused on LoL.
In addition to Genshin Impact, BeryL also plays Princess Connect Re:Dive, a Japanese action game. Just a few minutes after the World Championship, he reportedly announced the triumph in his community there (via Twitter).
Everything about the upcoming Pre-Season 11 in LoL:
How much prize money will BeryL receive from the Worlds? BeryL will be able to handle the 7,000 dollars well.
Although there was no official statement about the prize money this time, DAMWON Gaming is expected to have received about 1 million dollars, which will of course be distributed across the entire team.
Genshin Impact invites spending money
With such high sums as the 7,000 dollars, BeryL is not alone.
Actually, Apex Legends has a ranked system designed to prevent top players from wiping the floor with absolute beginners. However, some top players circumvented this system and were promptly punished. They now have to watch Season 7 from the sidelines.
This is what happened: Some of the best players in Apex Legends exploited a loophole to play against much worse opponents. Instead of playing at their level, they farmed kills and points well below their own abilities.
As a result, they were able to easily accumulate a lot of ranked points and rise in rank. Kills and finishing at the top of the leaderboard in a match give a significant amount of points, which are needed for ranking up. The problem occurred across all platforms.
However, these players have now been banned by the developers. As Conor Ford from Respawn stated on Twitter, they are now allowed to “enjoy Season 7 from the sidelines”:
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What is this glitch? The cheaters found a way to glitch into lobbies that were far below their skill level. Players at diamond rank or higher were playing against bronze players, those who are just starting out or simply can’t rank up. This is not how it should work and only happens through an exploit.
How does ranked actually work? The ranked system of Apex Legends has rules in place to prevent such occurrences. Players at a high rank cannot play with those who are far below them.
Additionally, participating in matches at higher ranks costs more points, which must be “paid” in advance. This means points can be lost if the player’s performance in the match is not good enough.
Points are typically earned through kills and high placements. The banned top players simply racked up their points through kills and wins without ever truly being at risk of losing them.
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Bad for the cheaters, good for the newcomers: Season 7 is just starting.
That’s why this is so frustrating: Apex Legends is one of the best free-to-play shooters of 2020, and the new Season 7 started on November 4, 2020. Along with the new season, the game was released on Steam.
This means many new or returning players are likely jumping into their matches right now. It is particularly frustrating for them when the best players in Apex Legends suddenly shake up their matches and take advantage of them.
The top cheaters are not the only strange phenomenon in Apex Legends. Another player is experiencing unique stress from his ban. He claims that he was banned for killing a Twitch streamer. The situation led to quite a social media feud.
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In Pokémon GO the GO Battle Night starts tonight, November 5th, along with the Flying Cup. This is also worthwhile for trainers who have played PvP less so far.
Now you can spend several hours in the PvP league today and benefit from improved rewards. Additionally, the Flying Cup takes place simultaneously, which requires special Pokémon from you.
To prepare you as best as possible for the Battle Night, we will show you the best Pokémon and more information about the event.
Schedule and best Pokémon of the GO Battle Night
This is how the GO Battle Night goes: The event starts today at 6:00 PM and runs until midnight. During this time, you can complete many battles in the PvP league.
In total, you can complete 20 battle sets. That’s 100 battles in total. If you finish your normal 5 battle sets of the day before the event starts, you can even conduct 125 battles.
Even for PvP beginners, the league is exciting tonight.
These rewards are available: This is where it gets exciting for PvP beginners. You will receive double the amount of Stardust when you win battles, finish battle sets, and rank up in the GO Battle League.
This is especially worthwhile if you haven’t done much in the league before. You will quickly rank up and also face relatively easy opponents at the beginning who don’t have much experience. The chances of winning are high, which allows you to farm a lot of Stardust.
Stardust is the most important resource in Pokémon GO, so you should take advantage of the PvP league at least tonight.
Additionally, during the event, you can evolve a Pidgeot and obtain the special move Gust. This makes Pidgeot more interesting in the PvP league.
This is the Flying Cup: As part of the GO Battle Night, the Flying Cup also takes place. This special cup revolves exclusively around Flying-type Pokémon. No other type is allowed. Additionally, you can only choose Pokémon that reach a maximum of 1500 CP.
These are the best Pokémon: The best Pokémon for the Flying Cup are often monsters that have not been used much before. It is important to choose Flying Pokémon that not only have Flying attacks but also ideally have a strong second type.
Here are some monsters to choose from:
Aerodactyl with Stone Edge, Ancient Power, and Rock Slide
Panzaeron with Steel Wing, Sky Attack, and Aerial Ace
Altaria with Fire Spin, Sky Attack, and Dragon Pulse
Mantax with Water Gun, Bubble Beam, and Ice Beam
Drifzepe in with Payload, Shadow Ball, and Ice Storm
Emolga with Thunder Shock, Thunderbolt, and Volt Switch
Togekiss with Charm, Ancient Power, and Air Slash
Articuno with Frost Breath, Ancient Power, and Ice Storm
Grypheldis with Taunt, Shadow Ball, and Leech Seed
Generally, you have a lot of options with Flying Pokémon and can rely on a variety of second types. This is exciting because you can easily surprise your opponent.
If you do not want to try the Flying Cup, you should check out our tier list for the PvP league. There we show you the best Pokémon:
The biggest MMORPG streamer on Twitch is Asmongold. He has received an attractive offer. He has been offered over $300,000 to showcase a game. He does not say which one. But fans suspect: It is the mobile game Raid: Shadow Legends. For them, the WoW streamer is apparently the ideal multiplier.
What kind of offer is that? Asmongold explained in a WoW stream how attractive it is to accept a “bounty” on Twitch. In these bounties, Twitch provides their streamers with suitable “sponsored streams”: Twitch acts as an intermediary when companies are looking for a suitable influencer to run advertising streams.
A sponsored stream usually goes like this:
A streamer plays a game that he probably wouldn’t normally play and highlights the good aspects of the game.
He must adhere to certain agreements that were made beforehand.
The streams are marked with “#Ad”
Asmongold says: These bounties would significantly increase once word gets out about how much money can be made.
As an example of how much money an influencer can make with advertising streams, he says: A company offered him over $300,000 to play a game for a day.
He has not accepted the offer – not yet. But he might do so.
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Fans believe: Mysterious game is “Raid: Shadow Legends”
What game are we talking about? Asmongold does not name the game himself. However, many in the chat are shouting “Raid: Shadow Legends.”
It is a free-to-play mobile game for iOS, Android, and PC. It is a gacha game like the new Genshin Impact. Players collect and strengthen heroes. Even Wikipedia mentions: The game is criticized for its “aggressive monetization model.” Translated, that means it relies on pay-to-win and creates a high risk of addiction.
Raid: Shadow Legends is known for being omnipresent in commercials and seeking deals with influencers. In many YouTube videos that are actually about something else, the YouTuber suddenly says: People should definitely play Raid: Shadow Legends, it’s awesome.
As an MMORPG streamer, one can apparently get rich on Twitch
Why is Asmongold being offered so much? It makes sense that the $300,000 is offered specifically to Asmongold:
Asmongold is the biggest MMORPG streamer on Twitch. He has 1.7 million followers and streams to an average of 50,000 viewers. He represents WoW streams like hardly anyone else. Asmongold considers himself the ultimate “WoW Nerd”
MMORPG players seem to be the ideal target audience for mobile hero-collecting games: They fulfill the same needs as MMORPGs do. You grind for a long time, work your way up to goals, collect something, and improve your account daily.
Apparently, MMORPG players are valuable customers for mobile games: Asmongold has the reach and authenticity to connect with many of them. The calculation is likely that a game earns amount X with each new customer, and Asmongold offers the prospect of acquiring number Y of new customers, so the payment can be adjusted accordingly.
However, whether such a stream really works is another question. During a promotional stream for a new game, the streamer summit1g had a stream go out of control. The fans found Marvel’s Avengers simply lame.
Gacha games have become a big topic in mainstream gaming in recent weeks as Genshin Impact has made such waves. Because in the games, one can sink a lot of money.
A YouTuber recently said he spends so much money to keep viewers from becoming addicted and falling into the hole he once fell into:
In Destiny 2, players must part with an old memory starting November 10 in Beyond Light and have faith.
What will be deleted? MeinMMO recently reported that Destiny 2 will remove numerous items from the game with the release of Beyond Light. Many of these items are no longer useful in the new world of Beyond Light and are basically worthless baggage in Guardians’ inventories.
But one item on the list is useless yet anything but worthless: the “expired ramen soup coupon.”
That’s why the coupon is so valuable:The coupon is a memory of the deceased NPC Cayde-6. He has been considered and still is by many as the most beloved character in Destiny and loved eating noodles in the Tower’s ramen shop.
He was not a typical, shining hero or moralizer like Commander Zavala. Rather, he was a kind-hearted scoundrel as described in books – always ready with a quip and prepared for any misdeed.
Right at the start of the Forsaken expansion in 2018, the Hunter leader met his fate, and through the Forsaken story, we avenged Cayde. Players were then able to obtain the noodle coupon in a mini-quest.
The coupon could never be redeemed, players knew that, too. But they have proudly carried the emotionally charged item in their inventories for 2 years.
Players demand a new memorial for Cayde in Beyond Light
Many players are not happy that Bungie is deleting this coupon irrevocably on November 10. Therefore, the community is demanding through various channels that they should just be allowed to keep the coupon, as it is ultimately their inventory space that is occupied.
We also read such statements on MeinMMO: “Keep your hands off my coupon! Otherwise, I’ll throw celery at you!” from user Millerntorian (via MeinMMO).
A thread on reddit instead asks for them to give them another memento of Cayde and finds much support. After all, there’s only a small plaque on the floor in front of Zavala in the Tower that remembers the fallen hero, and everyone walks all over it.
Particularly often, the desire is expressed to immortalize Cayde and the ramen coupon as an emblem.
The community is also providing the design right away:
The never-expiring coupon as an emblem – Source: Twitter
This is what Bungie says about it: Destiny developer Bungie has not commented on whether an exception will be made for the coupon or whether players will receive another memento of Cayde.
The “creator” of the coupon has spoken up: Jonathan Chan wrote the lore text for the coupon and shares some trivia about the item on Twitter:
The text is written in such a way that it becomes clear that Cayde will not return.
He has hidden a small political message in the choice of words.
The coupon mentions pork for the first time in the Destiny universe – it is now in good company. The ghost of Uldren is called Pulled Pork.
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The racial bonus of the Dwarves from World of Warcraft was nerfed in the first Shadowlands raid – immediately after a guild switched to the Alliance.
In the upcoming WoW expansion Shadowlands, the first raid takes place in Castle Nathria. This raid has some strong bleed effects that affect the players. Recently, we reported that the Russian professional guild Exorsus has switched to the Alliance. The reason was presumably a bonus that Dwarven players could obtain through their Stoneform – at least that was presumed. However, that very bonus has now been changed.
What happened? In the latest Shadowlands patch of the beta version, some debuffs in Castle Nathria were changed. They remain bleed effects but can no longer be cleansed by various cleansing effects such as the Dwarves’ Stoneform or the Kyrian’s potion. The damage of several abilities must now either be healed by healers or players must utilize specific mechanics of the fight.
Are Dwarves really that strong in Shadowlands?
This is what Exorsus says about the switch: In an interview with Raider.io, Alveona from Exorsus talked about the switch from Horde to Alliance. According to him, while the Dwarves’ Stoneform was a reason, it was by far not the only factor. Many other reasons played a role in why Exorsus switched to the Alliance. These are:
A big bonus in the war mode, as the Alliance is mostly outnumbered. This leads to more XP and gold.
Variety. After 10 years in the Horde, Exorsus wanted to experience the other side for a change of pace.
Multiple racial bonuses that are better for raiding – not just the Stoneform.
The decision to want to switch to the Alliance was made a long time ago. Now was just a good time since there is currently a 30% discount on relevant account services.
However, we do not know why a large portion of players still chose a Dwarf when changing factions. Presumably, they still considered this bonus to be the most useful. Other bonuses, such as the Night Elf’s stealth that would be strong in “Mythic+” content, are rather uninteresting for Exorsus. The guild has little interest in Mythic+ and does not want to set any major records there.
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It remains to be seen whether Blizzard will make further changes to the racial bonuses as more players conclude that the Alliance is the better choice in Shadowlands.
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