MeinMMO had the opportunity to conduct an email interview with the developers of Genshin Impact and ask them questions about various aspects of the game.
However, there was also criticism. Players who wanted to play the game with their friends were disappointed by the co-op mode. The gacha and resin systems were also not well received by all players. There were voices asking for higher pull rates and more resin.
MeinMMO therefore asked the developers from miHoYo how they explain their success in the West and what changes they want to make to the game after the large amounts of feedback.
Gigantic success in the West for developer miHoYo
MeinMMO: Genshin Impact had the biggest launch of a Chinese original IP in the western market. What do you think are the reasons for this? Have you adapted your development strategy to specifically target the western audience?
miHoYo: In order to make Genshin Impact accessible to even more players and win over more hearts, we have carefully developed a long-term plan for it. Before the initial release, we conducted three closed beta tests to gather as much feedback from players across all platforms as possible. This allowed us to improve and significantly optimize the game already.
From the very beginning, our goal was to create a game that is accessible to players from all over the world and on all major platforms. To offer a better experience to players from various parts of the world, we released the game simultaneously worldwide in 13 languages.
It is also the first time a game has been released simultaneously for console, PC, and mobile devices, and it is also a premiere for miHoYo to release Genshin Impact on PlayStation. The simultaneous release on multiple platforms allows players to have their personal gameplay experience on different platforms according to their gaming habits and preferences, and it also allows us to reach player demographics that have never been reached before.
Genshin Impact was especially praised for its beautiful world, which many has been inspired by and reminds of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
MeinMMO: Do the reactions and feedback from western players differ from those of Asian players? Can you give us examples?
miHoYo: We want to provide our players with an immersive open-world experience that offers them a higher degree of freedom than other games before, allowing each player to have their own experience in the game, regardless of the region they are in.
From our experiences, it is likely that Chinese players will increasingly look for combat efficiency and rewards for battles and quests, while some western players will probably spend a lot of time exploring the open world. But that can’t be generalized.
MeinMMO:Would you say that Genshin Impact is an MMO?
miHoYo: Although we appreciate the attention we have received from the MeinMMO editorial team and the global gaming community, we do not yet consider Genshin Impact to be an MMO.
We are heavily focused on the single-player experience, including the main storyline, but we have also incorporated some multiplayer content in the game and will expand the gameplay and associated actions, such as the multiplayer challenge “Elemental Crucible,” which was recently added, and our first seasonal event in the soon-to-be-released version 1.1, “Far Stars.”
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MeinMMO: There are currently no incentives to use the co-op mode in Genshin Impact. Do you have plans to expand the co-op experience further?
miHoYo: We are currently still gathering opinions from players and the community on this issue, but we continue to optimize the overall concept of the multiplayer mode and are working on providing our players with more and more multiplayer features and activities.
On the gacha probabilities and the resin system
MeinMMO: Many western players are skeptical about the gacha system and loot boxes in games. Genshin Impact, however, seems fun enough that it is overlooked. Did you develop the monetization system specifically for the western audience? Can you imagine implementing direct in-game purchases?
miHoYo: First of all, high-quality game content is our top priority in game development. We hope to make Genshin Impact a F2P-friendly game while lowering the entry barrier for players, leaving it up to the players whether they want to pay for something or not.
Players can decide how much they want to spend within the game and find a good balance that works for them personally. Over the course of the story, players can unlock four characters that they need to explore the vast world of Teyvat
to explore
and complete various challenges and quests to obtain various materials for upgrading, equipment, and weapons needed for their characters,
as well as additional characters.
For those looking forward to getting more characters and weapons, the so-called “wishes” system in the game naturally also offers the appropriate option for that. For now – at least at this point – we will not make any changes to that.
What is the gacha system? The word Gacha comes from the Asian region and refers to the gambling machines in the very loud arcades of Japan. The term comes from Gachapon (which is what the machines are called). In the mobile gaming market, in-game shops became more popular as a financing option in free-to-play games a few years ago, they are called gacha games. In these shops, you often spend real money to obtain random loot. Similar to the controversial loot boxes in other games. This can create the feeling of pay-to-win. Genshin Impact also uses this system to finance itself.
MeinMMO: One of the biggest complaints we have heard about Genshin Impact is the resin system. It prevents players from receiving more loot daily. Can you imagine implementing more options for players to get more resin without having to pay more?
miHoYo: We have received various feedback regarding the resin system and will consider appropriate adjustments. As soon as there are news on this topic, we will announce them as soon as possible.
Genshin Impact currently has a large number of playable characters, but many are only available through the gacha system.
What about crossplay and the Switch version?
MeinMMO: Genshin Impact was released on PC, PS4, and mobile devices and features crossplay between mobile and PC. Do you believe that this is the future of mobile gaming?
miHoYo: We firmly believe that gaming without restrictions on multiple platforms simultaneously brings more comfort and enjoyment to players and will definitely become increasingly important in the future. Genshin Impact takes pride in being able to explore this area as a pioneer.
MeinMMO: Is there any new information regarding the Switch version? Can fans expect the first beta tests soon? And what about crossplay and cross-save with the Switch?
At this time, the development of the Switch version has not yet been completely finished, so we cannot provide any further information on this right now.
Genshin Impact is full of fun anime clichés. Here we present the biggest and most obvious of them to you at MeinMMO.
Genshin Impact came quite unexpectedly and has taken the players of the world by storm. Even those who would never usually tackle mobile games or the infamous gacha games are suddenly enjoying this RPG. Genshin Impact does a lot right and especially hits the nerve of anime fans. The game is full of references and clichés that are mainly known from the world of anime. Here are the 5 biggest of these clichés:
The Isekai Setting
In the last decade, one genre has dominated and made the anime market mainstream like no other: Isekai.
Isekai is basically just a term for “Another World” and usually deals, at least in anime, with the idea that the protagonist has been brought into a world that is not their own in some way. Well-known representatives are the famous “Sword Art Online”, “Re:Zero”, or even “Overlord”.
Sure, this basic setting has appeared in gaming more often. The entire “Star Ocean” series is fundamentally similar and often deals with exploring foreign worlds while already having a technological advantage.
But Genshin Impact makes it particularly easy here. The entry into the story is comparatively banal. The two siblings – one of whom becomes our character – fight against a strange goddess and are defeated. Our character has landed in the world of Teyvat, but originally came from another world. It’s not explained much why we specifically land there.
Narratively, this is a relatively simple method to logically justify why other characters explain everything to us and our character as if we are new to the world: We get to know the game world together with the protagonist, and it doesn’t feel forced when characters explain who the Ameno God is or what it’s about with the Adepti.
If our character were a native in the world, they would already know that, and no one would have to explain it to them.
The good woman explains little but immediately lasers us into Nirvana.
German Terms Without Mercy
If you enjoy watching anime in the original Japanese, you occasionally have to grin as a German viewer. This is because Asians delight in the sound of German words and like to incorporate them into their series. However, since only a few voice actors have learned to speak German properly, the pronunciation often sounds a bit strange.
However, this does not stop anime from repeatedly incorporating German terms or phrases in the form of spells, like in this example from the series Bleach:
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Genshin Impact also does this without mercy. The big city “Mondstadt” is called that not only in the German version but also in all other translations. When the characters then talk about “Monstadt” in the Japanese or English voice acting, you just have to grin. The same goes for the “Holy Lyre of Heaven,” which is a strange mixture of German and English.
Finally, the S-Tier heroine Fischl apparently has quite a fetish for the German language. Otherwise, she wouldn’t call herself the “Princess of Condemnation” – which is also the case in all other languages.
Fischl, the “Princess of Condemnation” – does she know what that means?
If you pay attention, you will find a few more such terms in the game.
Genshin Impact takes advantage of anime aesthetics, not only in the design of the characters but also in the overall presentation of the game. Occasionally, there are scenes in the game where the actors just act to look “cool” and not because it makes sense.
When Diluc strolls towards the oncoming horde of Hilichurls in complete tranquility, you are immediately reminded of protagonists from numerous anime who no longer fear such small threats.
Kaeya didn’t just inherit the eye patch, but also his hairstyle. Quite normal.
Even the dramatic “I stretch my hand, crawling toward the villain before I faint” scene has made it into the game.
But even the characters within the game world deal with this odd concept as if they had already internalized it. For instance, Kaeya explains during a quest that it would be quite normal to inherit an eye patch from his father. It would be just as normal as getting one’s parents’ hairstyle as a child – another typical anime cliché where children often have the same hairdo as their father or mother.
Diluc is too cool for this world. Or any world.
The Annoyingly Cute Mascot
Even though this primarily occurs in anime with a younger audience, many “more adult” series also include a mascot. This is often cute but also has a lot of knowledge about the world and simply provides a conversational partner to make exposition less silly.
The most famous example here is probably Meowth from Pokémon, who assisted Team Rocket and always provided a lot of background information. Luna the cat from Sailor Moon is also quite famous (even if the “real guys” among you might deny ever having watched Sailor Moon!).
Paimon can fly – but apparently not swim. A typical mascot ailment.
Genshin Impact relies on Paimon here. The little floating lady has been in this world longer than we have and thus is perfect for dazzling us with explanations and food for thought.
At least Paimon is a character with her own personality, which comes out repeatedly in the quests. She is gluttonous, too honest, and sometimes a bit cheeky. Although, of course, we all know that Paimon is actually just emergency rations.
Paimon is usually lively – only sometimes really annoying.
The Archetypes of the Anime Female World
The last point is probably not surprising. After all, Genshin Impact is a gacha game where collecting characters is the focus. It is only logical that among all the “waifus” numerous anime archetypes are represented.
The positively-minded Amber is encountered quite early.
There is Amber, the positive whirlwind with a heart in the right place and a strong sense of justice.
Lisa, the clearly more mature witch who plays with her charms and whose “Ara Ara” has probably sent quite a few pleasant shivers down Weeb’s spines.
Barbara, the far too cheerful priestess, who reminds more of a Japanese idol.
Ningguang, the graceful and somehow unattainable beauty who always seems out of reach.
Left Saber from Fate/Stay and right Jean from Genshin Impact.
Particularly Jean is an example that stands out. Her entire character design strongly resembles Saber from the Fate/Stay series. She is a knight, fights with a sword, and when you look at the faces or designs of both, the parallels are more than clear.
There seems to be an overlap among the fans of Genshin Impact and Final Fantasy XIV. Some FFXIV players dress up in-game as characters from Genshin. We have picked out the 5 coolest ones for you.
Among the players of Final Fantasy XIV, there is a saying: “Glamour is the true endgame.” The reason for this is that many of them invest countless hours to ensure their characters look perfect in the game.
Whether it’s about farming that one rare piece of armor or assembling various outfits for all situations. And of course, cosplay is included, as seen in-game cosplays of anime and gaming characters.
Of course, players have to work with the gear available to them in the game for cosplay. Therefore, it doesn’t always work out perfectly to replicate the desired character. However, people get damn close.
Here are 5 cosplays of characters from Genshin Impact that were cool to implement in FFXIV.
Noelle
Cosplayer: Wonton Noodles from the Gilgamesh server
Who is Noelle? Like most kids from Mondstadt, Noelle has always dreamed of joining the Knights of Favonius when she grows up. Currently, however, she unfortunately only works as a maid in their headquarters. But this diligent girl keeps taking notes on what it means to be a real knight and will surely achieve her goal one day.
It was probably not easy to assemble Noelle’s cosplay from the gear available to players in FFXIV. In the description of the cosplay, Wonton Noodles said: “It’s the closest thing I could find to Noelle.”
Who is Jean? Players of Genshin Impact encounter the cool Jean very early in the game. She is the current Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and takes her duties very seriously. Jean is loyal and gives her best in every mission. Even in the most difficult situations, she keeps a cool head.
Jean is an elegant and cool character who seems to be quite popular among Genshin players, judging by the amount of fan art of her. It’s therefore not surprising that Kuroi Neko from the Moogle server has done an in-game cosplay of this character that looks great.
Who is Klee? Even though the little girl in red looks incredibly cute and adorable, she can be very dangerous. Her passion for bombs and explosions has often gotten her into trouble, which is why she is under close watch by the Knights of Favonius, even though she is officially one of them.
Klee is one of the newest characters in Genshin Impact and can currently be obtained with luck through her banner. Lunaire Sorenia from the Typhon server has obviously taken a liking to her and has directly given their in-game character a Klee cosplay in FFXIV.
You can find the cosplay composition on the corresponding EorzeaCollection page.
Diluc
Cosplayer: Character of @Kimiya98, images by @Von_Bon_Sen on Twitter
Who is Diluc? The young man with the unpronounceable last name Ragnvindr, who would be worthy of a Roegadyn, is undoubtedly the richest resident of Mondstadt. As the manager of the wine industry, he has access to a vast network of informants and is considered the uncrowned king of the city he swore to protect.
Diluc is currently one of the strongest playable characters in Genshin Impact, and both for that and his cool appearance, he is popular among players. It’s therefore not surprising that there are also Diluc characters in the cosplay-loving FFXIV community. Von_Bon_Sen even managed to recreate Diluc’s poses from the official artworks in FFXIV for the photos.
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Who is Venti? Venti plays a larger role in the story of Genshin Impact than one might initially assume. While players hang out with him in the game, talking and listening to his songs, they do not suspect who he truly is. The young bard carries a great secret with him, even though one wouldn’t assume it based on his mischievous and playful behavior.
Do you think you can recognize the characters? Or have you encountered Genshin Impact characters in a dungeon or a city in FFXIV yourself? Tell us in the comments.
Genshin Impact is, by the way, a free game that you can download and start playing immediately on PC, PS4, or Mobile. We have compiled beginner tips for newcomers.
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In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warthere is new information about the Zombie mode. The developers have introduced the Perks and explained what is known about weapon rarities.
What’s new about the Zombies in Cold War? The Zombie mode has always been a special feature in many Call of Duty games. Especially Treyarch’s games place great emphasis on the co-op mode with the undead, as they invented this mode.
Perks are special traits that you can use to gain bonuses in combat. At the start of Zombies, there are the following six Perks:
Jugger-Nog: Increases health by 50.
Quick Revive: Reduces healing speed and revival time by 50 percent
Speed Cola: Reloading speed is 15% faster
Stamina-Up: You can run and sprint faster.
Deadshot Daiquiri: Your scope no longer sways and you can aim at weak spots more easily
Elemental Pop: Every shot has a small chance to trigger a special effect.
The last perk is new in Cold War and is likely to be of interest to many players, as the various ammunition effects make the wild zombie battles more diverse.
This is how Perk upgrades work: By collecting Aetherium crystals, you can permanently upgrade your Perks. There are three levels at which the Perk becomes increasingly powerful.
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Here you see various new features, including the scorestreaks.
The new information about weapon rarity
Weapons in Zombies come in five rarity tiers:
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Epic
Legendary
Each rarity level significantly increases damage and brings more weapon customizations. For example, legendary weapons can come with a damage boost of 300 percent along with eight weapon attachments.
In addition, you will now receive an additional attachment for a weapon when you purchase it. It’s also worth returning to the Mystery Box later, even if you already have a good weapon.
Because there is a chance that you will receive a better version of the weapon. Additionally, the Mystery Box can now contain scorestreaks.
The scorestreaks in Zombies
In Cold War Zombies, you can earn the following scorestreaks from Cold War. Previously, this was only possible in some maps of past Zombie modes.
Combat Bow: A bow with incendiary rounds
Sentry Turret: An automated turret
War Machine: A heavy grenade launcher
Chopper Gunner: You briefly take control of the gunner in a helicopter
Self-Revive: You can revive yourself
To prevent the zombies from eating you while you control the gunner from the scorestreak, your character will temporarily be invulnerable.
Loadouts, field upgrades and exfil – More features from “Zombies”
In addition to the above features, there are even more new things in the Zombie mode:
You can pre-assemble loadouts for weapons and equipment. The rarity corresponds to the level of common weapons.
There are field upgrades that you charge with kills. Once they are finished, you can, for example, use a healing aura or become invisible.
After 10 waves of zombies, there is the option for “Exfil”, meaning the rescue from the zombie area. Then the round ends, and you receive special bonuses. These improve the longer you delay this escape. After the first attempt, there is another exfil date after every 5 rounds. To activate it, the team must mostly agree. If Exfil is activated, you must reach the extraction point while many zombies spawn to stop you.
Zombies will adopt the ping system known from regular multiplayer. This way, you can communicate quickly and non-verbally with your teammates.
In Destiny 2 soon comes the expansion Beyond Light. We show you 13 weapons for PvE that will let you start the DLC without worries and that are also relevant in the endgame.
On November 10, the Guardians will set off in the expansion Beyond Light to save the universe once again. To ensure you’re well-prepared, MeinMMO presents strong weapons that you should acquire by then.
What kind of weapons can you find here? The Destiny expert Fallout Plays has compiled a list of 13 weapons (via YouTube). Included are both Exotics and legendary guns. He has made sure that the weapons can be targeted or are easy to obtain, remain relevant for the endgame next year, and pack a punch.
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Get these Exotics before Destiny 2: Beyond Light
Exotic weapons and armor are characterized by the fact that they are not affected by sunsetting. Also, you don’t have to rely on your God roll luck. Once you obtain the weapon, you always have access to fixed perks with Exotics.
All 8 Exotics on this list can be specifically obtained through a quest or certain activity.
1. Xenophage
Why this weapon is so good: The heavy machine gun Xenophage is the comfortable weapon of Destiny 2 and is usable in all situations. Even against the toughest raid bosses, you can deal high damage effortlessly.
You also have virtually unlimited range.
The heavy impacts trigger explosions that deal area damage.
You don’t have to and can’t land crits – no matter where you hit the enemy, you deal the same damage.
How to get the Exotic: To get your hands on this must-have Exotic, you must complete the longer quest “The Journey”. This takes you to the Moon and into the dungeon Pit of Heresy.
Why this weapon is so good: The trace rifle Divinity is one of the most unusual weapons in Destiny 2. If you use it, your whole team will thank you.
Divinity weakens enemies through fire.
Thus, you and your allies deal 25% extra damage to the enemy.
The massive magazine allows for continuous fire with 194 shots.
Continuous fire also creates a field around enemies that essentially acts as a huge crit hitbox – every hit on the field counts as a headshot.
How to get the Exotic: You secure Divinity through the quest line “Divine Fragmentation”. However, you’ll also need to take detours into the raid Garden of Salvation – the weapon won’t be handed to you.
Why this weapon is so good: The grenade launcher Anarchy has been one of the best weapons you can equip in the power slot for years.
The crazy Fallen tool fires sticky grenades.
The grenades chain arc damage to each other.
This allows you to set traps or fire multiple charges at a boss – the boss will then be shocked continuously and take heavy damage.
Pros switch to another gun after 2 sticky grenades, dealing damage with 2 weapons simultaneously.
How to get the Exotic: This Exotic can only be found in a raid – but it will be the last raid Exotic on this list, promised. The grenade launcher awaits you after completing the “Scourge of the Past”.
Why this weapon is so good: The grenade launcher Witherhoard uses special ammunition and has been one of the most used PvE weapons since its introduction in Season 11. And for good reason:
You fire toxic projectiles that sap enemies for damage over time.
Or you can poison an entire area and damage anyone who enters it.
You can deal high damage to an enemy using both methods simultaneously.
Similar to Anarchy, you can switch weapons and increase DPS output.
Oh yeah, enemies who die from poison will infect their nearby allies.
How to get the Exotic: Obtaining Witherhoard is very simple. You just need to claim it from your current season pass. Free2Play players receive it at rank 35, while paying users of the Season of Arrival receive it at rank 1 for free.
You can also earn an exotic masterwork catalyst for the grenade launcher, granting you the perk “Auto-Loading Holster” on top.
On the next page, you’ll find more Exotics that should not be missing from any collection and will serve you well on Europa.
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The new League of Legends champion Seraphine has a tough time. At release, she received strong criticism for looking too similar to another champion. Now fans are complaining about her lore, which transforms the sweet girl into a bloodthirsty monster.
After the release, the complete background story of Seraphine was highlighted. And again, the fans are dissatisfied, especially because of an interaction with the champion Skarner.
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Seraphine Turns Other Champions into Magical Earplugs
What is the problem with the lore? In her short story, it is reported how Seraphine uses a Brackern crystal as a magical earplug. This crystal hums in her ear, talks to her, and helps Seraphine to become the new shooting star on stage.
But other beings are also made up of the mentioned Brackern crystals, including the champion Skarner. Originally, there were many of them in the lore, but thieves found the place where they hibernated and stole crystals from living bodies, which killed the creatures.
The fact that the crystal can whisper to Seraphine indicates that it is alive. And that rubs some fans the wrong way.
What is the criticism? The sweet singer who wants to bring harmony into the world processes other champions into earplugs. That does not fit in her eyes at all.
Additionally, there is a voice line between Seraphine and Skarner in which the girl essentially says: “I miss your kind too, Skarner, do you want to hear its song?”.
On Twitter, user levantasim writes that the lore makes Seraphine a “spoiled brat” who ignores the environment and other characters and is only focused on her own career.
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What does Riot Games say? Marc “Tryndamere” Merrill, one of the founders of Riot, has also responded to the criticism, stating that this part of the story was actually supposed to be removed.
Jeevun Sidhu, one of the game designers at Riot Games and responsible for Seraphine, explained how this misunderstanding occurred.
According to him, Seraphine does not know the story like the players do. She is not aware yet that she interacts with a living being there. The taunt towards Skarner is too much, the game designer admits.
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In an interview, Sony’s CEO Jim Ryan explained that the PlayStation 4 will continue to be supported for years to come. Because the PlayStation 4 will still have the most players in the coming years. The PlayStation gained many new users due to COVID as well.
Where is the information coming from? Sony’s CEO Jim Ryan talked in an interview with Gameindustry.biz about the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5. During this interview, they also discussed the generational shift. In this interview, Ryan also explained that the current PlayStation 4 will be supported for a long time.
What did Ryan say in the interview? In the interview, he explained that the PlayStation had gained many new users due to the COVID epidemic. He stated: “Obviously, our eyes and our horizon regarding what is possible with this PS4 community have widened based on what we have observed in the last six months.”
And he added:
The [increase in players] can be quite powerful, because in 2021, 2022 … the PS4 community we talked about will represent the vast majority of players on PlayStations during this period. It is crucial that we keep them engaged and happy. And the last six months have shown that we can do it to an extent we didn’t think possible when we were still thinking pre-COVID.
The COVID epidemic has increased interest in console gaming and thus created a larger user base on the PlayStation 4.
And these players want to be supported in the coming years as well.
PS5 to surpass PS4, but it will take time
What does he mean by that? Ryan explains that the PlayStation 4 has a broad user base that continues to expect support. It will not be so easy to transition all PS4 users to the PlayStation 5 quickly. And that will be a challenge:
The install base [of games] is not the only metric for the success of the PlayStation 5, but it is clearly an important one. There is still the goal for the PS5 to surpass the PS4, and that will be a challenge.
And it is quite possible that despite the launch of the PlayStation 5 on November 19, the number of PS4 users will still rise. So your PlayStation 4 could be worth more in the long run than you think:
When MMORPGs are shut down by the operator, it’s often a disaster for players. However, not every shut down MMORPG is gone forever. We present to you 5 titles that you can continue to play on private servers.
Players invest a lot of time and sometimes quite a bit of money into an MMORPG. But it is not always worth it for the operator to keep the servers running. When player numbers and revenue decline, often the only difficult decision is to shut down the game. Left behind is a community that misses the title.
Sometimes fans can then set up private servers to keep the MMORPG running unofficially. We will show you 5 titles where this has occurred.
Attention! Such private servers are usually not authorized. They exist in a legal gray area.
The games no longer exist. Often they are referred to as “abandonware”, which has been “abandoned” by the developers and publishers.
Nevertheless, it is possible for the rights holders of the brand to intervene and have the servers shut down.
Among the 5 games presented here is also one of the MMORPGs that were supposed to defeat WoW. We discussed this extensively in the latest podcast of MeinMMO:
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Turbine | Release Date: November 2, 1999 | Shut Down Date: January 31, 2017 | Private Server Website:ACEmulator
What kind of game was it? Asheron’s Call was released in 1999 almost simultaneously with Everquest 1 and hit the same note. However, it offered a somewhat more unusual fantasy scenario with its own races. Elves, dwarves, and company were nowhere to be found.
Together with others, you could explore a huge world and battle monsters in quests. Asheron’s Call provided a very classic MMORPG gaming experience.
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When was it shut down? After player numbers had declined, Asheron’s Call was in maintenance mode from 2014 to 2016 for two years. In December 2016, the developers announced that they would close the servers on January 31, 2017.
The fans tried to acquire the rights to the game so that they could continue to operate it themselves, but this did not succeed.
How can you continue to play it? There are several private servers, including the very popular ACEmulator. This is not just a server but also a toolset through which players can run their own servers.
However, the private server runs very well. Often, several hundred players are online at the same time.
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Only last summer, the developers announced the Steam release of Guild Wars 2. However, that will not happen now. The reason given was the upcoming expansion, which requires their full focus. It also shows that ArenaNet needs to manage its resources well.
What happened? In line with the 8th anniversary of Guild Wars 2, the release of the MMORPG on Steam was announced. It is not uncommon for games to arrive on the platform years after the official release.
But the Steam release of Guild Wars 2 will not happen for now. The developers stated in a new blog post that it has been “put on ice”. The reason given was the new expansion “End of Dragons”. This is set to be released in 2021 and should provide a quality that is “expected from a Guild Wars 2 expansion”.
This step further shows how much ArenaNet has to manage with the available resources.
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Mass layoffs are still noticeable, new projects are not functioning
What is going on at ArenaNet? Since ArenaNet was founded in 2001, only two games have basically been released: Guild Wars 1 and Guild Wars 2. However, the company has been working on new projects for years, all of which remain unannounced.
Scarlet was the villain of Living World Season 1 – But her content is no longer found in the game today.
Veterans are relieved about the postponement
What are the reactions to the Steam release? Some fans are disappointed that Guild Wars 2 will not appear on Steam. They saw it as an opportunity to attract new players to the MMORPG. Nevertheless, the general tone is positive, as veterans naturally want a comprehensive and strong expansion.
In addition, some criticize that the current state of the game is not good enough for a large wave of newcomers:
Old content from Living World Season 1 is still missing
There are lags and performance issues in Path of Fire and in the areas of the current Icebrood Saga.
A major overhaul of the World vs World mode has still not been implemented despite the announcement in 2018.
Only once these issues have been addressed would many fans be happy about the Steam release.
Even though Guild Wars 2 will not be appearing on Steam, you should keep an eye on the MMORPG. The trailer for the new episode, slated for release in November, will be released on November 5th. Additionally, old voiceovers will be reintroduced.
The MMORPG TERA has introduced a PvP mode. In the new arena, you take on the role of familiar NPCs. The mode combines the action combat system of the game with the principles of MOBAs.
Update October 31: The MOBA mode went live with the latest update.
What kind of mode is this? In the TERA Battle Arena (TBA), you fight as an existing character in the game against other players. You also take over their skills and gear. This has several advantages:
You do not need a fully equipped character, but can jump right in.
All players start at the same level and it relies more on personal skill.
Veterans, on the other hand, have variety because they can take on different and new roles.
How exactly does the new mode work? In the Battle Arena, you fight in teams against each other. You choose a character whose role you take on and whose skills you take over. The third-person view and action combat system of the MMORPG will be maintained.
However, the number of skills will be lower than what is usual for the 13 classes in TERA, as the developer Bluehole stated:
Since new players are often overwhelmed by the many skills in TERA, we have simplified this for TBA and focused on making them as intuitive as possible. Long-time TERA players will encounter heroes they have only met as NPCs before, who will provide a completely new gaming experience in the battlefields of TERA Battle Arena.
The artwork for one of the arenas of TERA Battle Arena.
With your character and your team, you try to capture various points on the map to gain advantages. You will also encounter PvE creatures.
At the beginning, only a portion of the legends from the world of TERA will be available. More are expected to be added over time.
Is TBA a standalone game? No, to play the new arena, you must download the free-to-play MMORPG. However, you should be able to start immediately with the new mode without needing to level a character for it.
When will the mode be released? There is currently no information on the release of the TERA Battle Arena.
TERA places value on action-packed battles and will soon become more modern.
Today, the merchant Liben is once again hiding in Teyvat. Anyone who finds him in Genshin Impact and brings him his items will receive a loot box.
The mini-event “Wonderful Wonderware” in Genshin Impact is in its final stages. Only today and tomorrow can you track down Liben and exchange some materials for nice rewards. We will tell you where to find Liben today and what he wants for a loot box.
Where is the merchant Liben? Today, Saturday, October 31, you can find Liben again in Liyue. He is waiting near the Statue of The Seven, north of the harbor city of Liyue – that’s also what today’s hint states. However, he is not directly at the statue, but a little further south by a large wooden building.
If you still need some help, you can find his exact position here on the map:
Liben is not hard to find – he is north of the city of Liyue.
Once you talk to him, Liben’s position for today will be marked on the minimap, so you won’t lose track of him.
What does Liben want? Today, Liben would like some items from you again. For today, that’s 10x carrots. You can find the carrots in the wild. They are often located in supply crates and barrels of the enemies that you simply have to destroy. Near settlements, you can often find them just in the ground and harvest them.
10 carrots should be in most people’s inventory.
Once you have the 10 carrots, hand them over to Liben. Then, you should talk to him again to choose your loot box.
These articles about Genshin Impact might also interest you:
What can be in the boxes? The boxes contain at least 30 Primogems every day. Additionally, there is a small selection of other rewards. These could just be Mora, but also upgrade items for talents or experience points.
In any case, exchanging the items is more than a good deal, and you will always come out ahead. After all, Liben’s requirements are quite low.
What did you have in your reward box today?
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In a 13-minute developer gameplay, Bethesda showcases new impressions of the C.A.M.P. shelters coming in December for Fallout 76. MeinMMO has analyzed the video for you and provides insights into the new mechanics.
In a new video, the developers have shown how this looks in detail. They explained how you can obtain the Vaults and what you can actually do with them.
The full video from Bethesda’s YouTube channel is embedded here for you:
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Why C.A.M.P. shelters are special: In personal Vaults, “snapping” while building can be turned off, meaning the snapping of parts together. This allows objects to be placed floating in the air or built overlapping.
This results in an unprecedented freedom when building your own Vault in Fallout 76. However, the snapping is not permanently turned off but can be flexibly activated through the building menu.
According to Bethesda, it is very important to give players maximum freedom in designing the shelters. Each of the three shelters has an independent building limit. Those who own two or more shelters can also place the entrance to the next shelter in the previous one.
You can set up this stylish Vault door in your Camp or in other shelters.
Hence, no switch to the C.A.M.P. is necessary to transition from the utility shelter to the Vault atrium. The three underground dwellings are persistent, meaning they are available on every server.
How Shelters differ from C.A.M.P.s: There are three different shelters: the Supply Room, the Foyer, and the Atrium. Each player can own all three simultaneously.
The three different shelters are empty rooms, with the basic design predetermined. With the detached building limit and disabled snapping, you can let your creativity flow. In the developer gameplay, Aspen Clark – Associate Designer at Bethesda – talked about some of the most creative shelters that players have created on the PTS. The highlights were:
A complete Space Ship
A Pirate Ship
A Jump’n’Run Course
A Death Run Shelter that triggers deadly traps through sensors
However, these were not showcased. He emphasized that the shelters should help every player express their creativity – even if it means there’s only a window with a horror clown behind it in the shelter.
A single window as a Vault? If you like it …
Shelters differ from C.A.M.P.s in that they are instantiated and persistent. Moreover, all items can be placed freely and the budget can be set much higher in instances than on the regular map. Dan Nanni – Lead Designer at Bethesda, stated in the video that the budget per shelter can be up to 50% higher compared to C.A.M.P.s. The freedoms for Fallout 76 players thus reach a completely new dimension.
Bethesda fundamentally changes the building system
How building personal Vaults has been simplified: Repairing your own C.A.M.P. can sometimes be complicated. In personal Vaults, there is a control panel that automatically repairs damaged objects when enough junk is available. Furthermore, it is possible via the control panel to delete the entire shelter and start building from scratch.
With the aforementioned optional snapping, it is possible to build completely new and never-before-seen accommodations.
Most functions can be controlled via the control panel.
How the unlocking of your Shelters will work: To succeed in creating a home underground and in your own Vault, you must complete a quest. The hints for this can be found at every station in Appalachia.
At bulletin boards in the station buildings, there are posters that initiate the quest “Home Expansion”. This quest leads you north, where you will find the entrance to the Vault Supply Room.
In doing so, you will also receive a little history about the background. Those familiar with the dark history of Nuclear Winter may find some connections here.
The future of Fallout 76
In an interview with MeinMMO author and Fallout expert Benedict Grothaus, Project Lead Jeff Gardiner and Lead Quest Designer Brianna Schneider discuss how the game is changing with the current update One Wasteland, what the future holds, and how the development of the update helps make upcoming content even better.
In FIFA 21, the servers appear to be down again. Players are having trouble getting into the game. Additionally, the web app is experiencing issues.We will reveal the current status.
Update, 31.10. 10:00 AM: The servers seem to be running smoothly again, and players can log back into FIFA 21 Ultimate Team.
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What’s going on? Just like last week, at the release of the first Rulebreakers team, the FIFA servers are having problems again this Friday evening. This time, coinciding with the release of Rulebreakers Team 2.
These are the problems: Some players are reporting on Twitter and reddit (via reddit) that they are having connection difficulties. They are unable to log into FIFA 21’s online services or use the web app.
Additionally, there are players who can get into Ultimate Team, but are immediately kicked from a match, making it impossible to play.
Another issue seems to be that the game just crashes in the menu:
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Not everyone is having problems: Apparently, this time not all FIFA players are affected by the outage. Reports are increasing from players who can get into the game without any issues and also participate in matches.
EA servers down again for event and Weekend League
Again for the event: Currently, the Weekend League and the Rulebreakers event are taking place in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. It is quite possible that a large influx is responsible for the server issues.
If the servers should go down for longer periods again, then an extension of the FUT Champions Weekend League seems realistic. This has already been the case in the last two weeks.
Here you will find tips for the Weekend League, so you can get as many wins as possible when the servers are back online.
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) will soon receive its final DLC for 2020. This will introduce the city of Markarth, known to many from Skyrim. We will show you how beautiful the new Markarth is and how much Skyrim is contained within it.
When is Markarth coming? The final DLC of the current ESO chapter “The Black Heart of Skyrim” is upcoming. It will be called “Markarth” and will be released on November 2nd for PC and on November 10th for the Xbox One and PS4 consoles.
Since that’s just around the corner, it’s time to take another look at the new map. To be precise, the new city of Markarth, after which the DLC is named. And it is truly impressive.
From the very beginning of the current ESO chapter, the similarities of the new map to Skyrim were obvious. And that shouldn’t change for the finale. With the city of Markarth, a very popular region from Skyrim comes to the MMORPG ESO.
And the implementation of the city is not only true to the original but also breathtakingly beautiful. Anyone who enjoys castle romance, rocks, and waterfalls will definitely get their money’s worth here.
Intricate columns and waterfalls characterize Markarth
What is Markarth? The city of Markarth was originally built by the Dwemer. This race is known as dwarves, and you can see that in Markarth – the city resembles a dwarven fortress in the mountain.
This location was chosen because of the ore and water supplies. The dwarves were able to utilize these resources for their forges and smelters. The water was used for cooling or for supplying the inhabitants.
What about Markarth in ESO? According to the developers, Markarth in the time of ESO is occupied by the Bretons. And this is also reflected in the appearance of the city. The Bretons deemed the fortress too weak and reinforced everything with wood.
Even the entrance to Markarth is reinforced with pointed wooden pillars
Additionally, the Markarth in ESO is significantly younger than the Skyrim version. ESO takes place in the 6th century of the 2nd era, while Skyrim is set in the 3rd century of the 4th era. Hence, there are over 800 years between the two versions of Markarth.
This time difference is also visible, even though the developers have remained very true to Markarth from Skyrim.
800 Years Leave Their Mark
How similar are the cities? Markarth has been shaped by wars and other conflicts over the 800 years. It has experienced civil wars and the re-capture by the Nords. And all these conflicts as well as the decay over time naturally change the city.
Many of these changes are visible in the comparison between Skyrim and ESO. The basic city, however, is the same in both games. The layout and the buildings are almost identical.
Markarth in Skyrim (left) and ESO (right)
What are the Differences? Generally, Markarth in ESO is of course somewhat better preserved, and this does not refer to the graphics. The much younger city is characterized by wood that the Bretons have used to build barricades.
800 years later, in Skyrim, the stone is visibly eroded and partially covered in moss. Destroyed parts of the city have been replaced by wooden walkways and columns. The overgrown romantic tree columns from ESO are missing in Skyrim; there, the vegetation is much wilder.
Of course, some of this is also due to the graphics. For example, the details on the arches and other embellishments are more pronounced in ESO. Although Skyrim also has its own charming little details.
A detailed comparison of the two versions of Markarth can be seen in the following video:
All in all, it can be said that Skyrim-Markarth is a well-aged version of the city from ESO. Or rather, that ESO-Markarth is a faithful young version of Skyrim that offers a great atmosphere.
The developers have remained close to the original from Skyrim and create a realistic impression of the city. Time and wars have taken their toll on Skyrim-Markarth. However, the city is well recognizable in ESO and should evoke some nostalgia for many.
What do you think of the parallels between ESO and Skyrim? MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn found plenty of Skyrim in ESO even before the current chapter. Do you feel the same way and are you looking forward to the new areas?
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Today, on November 30th, Xur is visiting in Destiny 2. Where will the exotic vendor with the noodle face settle this time? And what exotics does he have for you this weekend? Read here everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.
What’s happening in Destiny 2? There are less than 2 weeks until the release of Beyond Light. Bungie is preparing you for the long-awaited expansion with the official launch trailer.
But today, Xur is coming by, and we will take a closer look at his inventory.
All info about Xur on October 30, 2020 – PS4, PC, Xbox One, Google Stadia
This is Xur time: Today, due to the time change, Xur will appear at 6:00 PM for the first time again. He appears on a random planet and offers his inventory to the Guardians there. He will disappear again at the weekly reset on November 3rd at 6:00 PM.
What does Xur have in store this time?
Does the exotic vendor have gear with high overall values on sale this weekend? Or a coveted exotic weapon?
We will examine his inventory and reveal to you what he is selling.
Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend
Xur’s position: You can find the noodle face this weekend on Titan in the area “The Rig”.
Xur’s location on Titan
Xur’s inventory from October 30th to November 3rd – All exotics at a glance
Nevertheless, she now belongs to the few who have received a “multi-year exclusive contract” with Twitch, at least among the few of whom we know.
This is what the gallery of the Loaded agency looked like in December 2019.
One advantage is certainly: Anne Munition has an excellent agency. She is one of the showcases of the agency “Loaded.” They have provided substantial contracts to several big Twitch streamers in recent years.
In December 2019, Loaded was promoting with 6 streamers:
Of those, 5 have since signed substantial exclusive contracts with Twitch: shroud, LIRIK, summit1g, Ninja, and TimTheTatman
Anne Munition is now the last of the six to receive such an exclusive contract
In the current image of Loaded, TimTheTatman and Ninja are missing: They have apparently left the agency. In return, DrLupo and JackCourageJD have joined the 6. Lupo has an exclusive deal with Twitch, Courage one with YouTube.
This is the new image: CouRage and DrLupo instead of Ninja and TimTheTatman
Whoever wants an exclusive contract probably needs to be nice
Putting the agency aside: Anne Munition appears to be a streamer as Twitch envisions. Twitch states: Anne Munition’s channel and her presence on Twitch show the basic idea of Twitch: A place where a community can grow and develop with meaningful conversations and a beautiful online environment.
This path has already brought her some sponsor deals with hardware developers and Red Bull, and now also one of the coveted “multi-year exclusive deals.”
Overall, it seems that at Twitch, mainly “nice and well-behaved streamers”, who are considered brand-safe, receive exclusive contracts. Controversial streamers tend not to receive them: DrDisrespect was a major exception, which did not end well.
Even huge Twitch streamers like Tfue or xQc do not have an exclusive contract with Twitch, as far as we know.
Many more followers than Anne Munition, but also much more trouble: Alinity.
The streamer Alinity has almost double the viewers as Anne Munition, but seems to be far from a Twitch contract. Alinity often makes headlines for controversies.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
In the current image of Loaded, TimTheTatman and Ninja are missing: They have apparently left the agency. In return, DrLupo and JackCourageJD have joined the 6. Lupo has an exclusive deal with Twitch, Courage one with YouTube.
This is the new image: CouRage and DrLupo instead of Ninja and TimTheTatman
Whoever wants an exclusive contract probably needs to be nice
Putting the agency aside: Anne Munition appears to be a streamer as Twitch envisions. Twitch states: Anne Munition’s channel and her presence on Twitch show the basic idea of Twitch: A place where a community can grow and develop with meaningful conversations and a beautiful online environment.
This path has already brought her some sponsor deals with hardware developers and Red Bull, and now also one of the coveted “multi-year exclusive deals.”
Overall, it seems that at Twitch, mainly “nice and well-behaved streamers”, who are considered brand-safe, receive exclusive contracts. Controversial streamers tend not to receive them: DrDisrespect was a major exception, which did not end well.
Even huge Twitch streamers like Tfue or xQc do not have an exclusive contract with Twitch, as far as we know.
Many more followers than Anne Munition, but also much more trouble: Alinity.
The streamer Alinity has almost double the viewers as Anne Munition, but seems to be far from a Twitch contract. Alinity often makes headlines for controversies.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
Nevertheless, she now belongs to the few who have received a “multi-year exclusive contract” with Twitch, at least among the few of whom we know.
This is what the gallery of the Loaded agency looked like in December 2019.
One advantage is certainly: Anne Munition has an excellent agency. She is one of the showcases of the agency “Loaded.” They have provided substantial contracts to several big Twitch streamers in recent years.
In December 2019, Loaded was promoting with 6 streamers:
Of those, 5 have since signed substantial exclusive contracts with Twitch: shroud, LIRIK, summit1g, Ninja, and TimTheTatman
Anne Munition is now the last of the six to receive such an exclusive contract
In the current image of Loaded, TimTheTatman and Ninja are missing: They have apparently left the agency. In return, DrLupo and JackCourageJD have joined the 6. Lupo has an exclusive deal with Twitch, Courage one with YouTube.
This is the new image: CouRage and DrLupo instead of Ninja and TimTheTatman
Whoever wants an exclusive contract probably needs to be nice
Putting the agency aside: Anne Munition appears to be a streamer as Twitch envisions. Twitch states: Anne Munition’s channel and her presence on Twitch show the basic idea of Twitch: A place where a community can grow and develop with meaningful conversations and a beautiful online environment.
This path has already brought her some sponsor deals with hardware developers and Red Bull, and now also one of the coveted “multi-year exclusive deals.”
Overall, it seems that at Twitch, mainly “nice and well-behaved streamers”, who are considered brand-safe, receive exclusive contracts. Controversial streamers tend not to receive them: DrDisrespect was a major exception, which did not end well.
Even huge Twitch streamers like Tfue or xQc do not have an exclusive contract with Twitch, as far as we know.
Many more followers than Anne Munition, but also much more trouble: Alinity.
The streamer Alinity has almost double the viewers as Anne Munition, but seems to be far from a Twitch contract. Alinity often makes headlines for controversies.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
The streamer Anne Munition (30) has received an exclusive contract with Twitch. With around 630,000 followers, she doesn’t have a huge channel, but apparently does a lot right. A special advantage: She is with exactly the agency where exclusive contracts are plentiful.
This is Anne Munition: The streamer has been on Twitch for more than 6 years. In the last 90 days, she primarily played the hardcore shooter “Escape from Tarkov.” Otherwise, Anne Munition likes to play shooters: Looking back over the past year, you can see her in Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Apex Legends.
In an interview with Forbes, the 30-year-old American says:
She started with Twitch in 2014
After 2 months, she became a partner – from then on, you can make some money with Twitch
After a year, she quit her job, as she saw a prospect for “Twitch as a breadwinner.” She felt the channel was big enough
She emphasizes how much work she puts into her channel and how hard she works to provide the best content for her viewers
In her interview with Forbes, she highlights how important it was for her over the years to build a healthy community. Anne Munition emphasizes the importance of social etiquette. She wants to provide a place where everyone feels comfortable.
Ranked 345 on Twitch – Yet an Exclusive Contract
This is what makes the exclusive contract special: Most exclusive contracts distributed to streamers have gone to people in the top 20 on Twitch in terms of viewer counts and follower numbers. Anne Munition is far from this region (via sullygnome):
Anne Munition has 628,358 followers. This places her at rank 345 on Twitch. That’s actually not very high.
On average, 1,406 people watch her – placing her at rank 3,897 on Twitch in the last 90 days. Again, not very high.
In front of her are many people with more viewers and more followers.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
In the current image of Loaded, TimTheTatman and Ninja are missing: They have apparently left the agency. In return, DrLupo and JackCourageJD have joined the 6. Lupo has an exclusive deal with Twitch, Courage one with YouTube.
This is the new image: CouRage and DrLupo instead of Ninja and TimTheTatman
Whoever wants an exclusive contract probably needs to be nice
Putting the agency aside: Anne Munition appears to be a streamer as Twitch envisions. Twitch states: Anne Munition’s channel and her presence on Twitch show the basic idea of Twitch: A place where a community can grow and develop with meaningful conversations and a beautiful online environment.
This path has already brought her some sponsor deals with hardware developers and Red Bull, and now also one of the coveted “multi-year exclusive deals.”
Overall, it seems that at Twitch, mainly “nice and well-behaved streamers”, who are considered brand-safe, receive exclusive contracts. Controversial streamers tend not to receive them: DrDisrespect was a major exception, which did not end well.
Even huge Twitch streamers like Tfue or xQc do not have an exclusive contract with Twitch, as far as we know.
Many more followers than Anne Munition, but also much more trouble: Alinity.
The streamer Alinity has almost double the viewers as Anne Munition, but seems to be far from a Twitch contract. Alinity often makes headlines for controversies.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
Nevertheless, she now belongs to the few who have received a “multi-year exclusive contract” with Twitch, at least among the few of whom we know.
This is what the gallery of the Loaded agency looked like in December 2019.
One advantage is certainly: Anne Munition has an excellent agency. She is one of the showcases of the agency “Loaded.” They have provided substantial contracts to several big Twitch streamers in recent years.
In December 2019, Loaded was promoting with 6 streamers:
Of those, 5 have since signed substantial exclusive contracts with Twitch: shroud, LIRIK, summit1g, Ninja, and TimTheTatman
Anne Munition is now the last of the six to receive such an exclusive contract
In the current image of Loaded, TimTheTatman and Ninja are missing: They have apparently left the agency. In return, DrLupo and JackCourageJD have joined the 6. Lupo has an exclusive deal with Twitch, Courage one with YouTube.
This is the new image: CouRage and DrLupo instead of Ninja and TimTheTatman
Whoever wants an exclusive contract probably needs to be nice
Putting the agency aside: Anne Munition appears to be a streamer as Twitch envisions. Twitch states: Anne Munition’s channel and her presence on Twitch show the basic idea of Twitch: A place where a community can grow and develop with meaningful conversations and a beautiful online environment.
This path has already brought her some sponsor deals with hardware developers and Red Bull, and now also one of the coveted “multi-year exclusive deals.”
Overall, it seems that at Twitch, mainly “nice and well-behaved streamers”, who are considered brand-safe, receive exclusive contracts. Controversial streamers tend not to receive them: DrDisrespect was a major exception, which did not end well.
Even huge Twitch streamers like Tfue or xQc do not have an exclusive contract with Twitch, as far as we know.
Many more followers than Anne Munition, but also much more trouble: Alinity.
The streamer Alinity has almost double the viewers as Anne Munition, but seems to be far from a Twitch contract. Alinity often makes headlines for controversies.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
A livestream about Pokémon trading cards ended in a disaster. Booster packs were purchased for $375,000 and opened live on the stream.
Why spend $375,000 on Pokémon cards? The trading card game for Pokémon started in 1999 and is still popular among collectors today. The rarer the card, the higher the value, of course.
On the YouTube channel of Dumb Money LIVE, players opened the presumably most expensive Pokémon box with cards from the first edition. The high price was due to the box supposedly being sold as unopened and intact. So these should be card packs from the very first edition that have never been opened. Collectors’ hearts should race at this.
The cards were intended to be resold next year and the proceeds donated to charity, explains theguardian.com.
Why it turned into a disaster
The seller of the boxes explained: “The owner of the box supposedly bought three of the boxes when he was a child. They have been in the gun safe since then.
After opening the seal, the mood in the stream quickly changed from “excited” to “disappointed/angry”. Because it turned out that the offer was rotten. People in the stream noticed: The box had been opened before, the card packs inside as well. The whole thing had then been resealed with foil. They had fallen for a fake.
Here you can see the entire reaction in the recorded live stream – If the video doesn’t jump to the point automatically, fast forward to 35 minutes and 40 seconds.
So it continued: They quickly called the seller and explained the issue of the resealed pack:
“We literally opened the pack live, and they are resealed packs again. It is the Base Set 2 mixed in, half of it is from the 1st edition. But they are all resealed, this is absolutely unacceptable. How are you taking care of this right now?”
They agreed to receive another box from the seller for opening. But it must be thoroughly checked first to exclude such gross errors.
In Pokémon GO on Saturday, October 31, the Raid Day with Alolan Marowak begins. We provide you with an overview of the best counters, the move Shadow Bone, and more information.
What happens on Saturday? As part of the Halloween event in Pokémon GO, the Raid Day with Alolan Marowak takes place. During this event, Alolan Marowak Raids will appear on all Gyms between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
To make the most of this event, you need some information about Alolan Marowak. We provide you with tips to maximize your experience.
The best counters against Alolan Marowak
Use these types: Alolan Marowak is of the Fire and Ghost types. It has weaknesses to Water, Ground, Dark, Ghost, and Rock. So you have a lot of Pokémon to choose from.
These are the best Pokémon: The following 10 Pokémon are the best counters against Alolan Marowak:
Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Darkrai with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball
Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Stone Edge
Kricketune with Dark Pulse and Crabhammer
Kingler with Bubble and Crabhammer
Kyogre with Waterfall and Surf
Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Giratina (Altered Forme) with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
In addition to the “regular” Pokémon, some Mega Evolutions are also strong. These include Gengar, Blastoise, and Houndoom. So you should consider mega-evolving these Pokémon for the Raid Day.
How many players are needed? Alolan Marowak can usually be defeated solo. However, if Niantic upgrades the Raid Boss for the event, you may need a teammate. But currently, that is not necessary.
Shiny Alolan Marowak
Is there a Shiny Alolan Marowak? Yes, there has been this Shiny form in the game for some time. You will also be able to find it on Raid Day. Alolan Marowak appears bluish in its Shiny form, distinguishing it from the regular Alolan Marowak.
What are the chances of getting a Shiny? Normally, the Shiny chance here is about 1 in 50. In the past, the Shiny chances were always higher on Raid Days.
So you can expect that the chance is higher this time as well. In the last events, it was about 1 in 10.
You can do 5 Raids at no cost. Additionally, you also receive 3 free Remote Raid Passes, which you can save for later.
There are free passes that you should grab.
Are Raids of Alolan Marowak worth it? If you enjoy battling in PvP and don’t yet have a suitable Alolan Marowak for that, you should take advantage of the Raid Day. Especially due to the move Shadow Bone, which the Pokémon learns exclusively on Raid Day, it will be even more useful for the PvP League.
Regardless of the PvP League, Alolan Marowak is not useful. Its stats are simply too weak, and the competition is too strong.
However, if you are still looking for the Shiny, this might be the right opportunity. The chances are good that you’ll get a Shiny on Raid Day.
Use these tips: If you want to do many Raids on Raid Day, you need to plan wisely. Here are some suitable tips:
Play where there are many Gyms
Many Gyms mean many Raids. It doesn’t help much if you wander around in your village.
Ask friends for Remote Raids
If you can’t get out of your village, friends can help you. They can invite you to Remote Raids and you can easily do the Raids from your sofa.
Planning your route is crucial
If you have a route planned in advance, you’ll be faster on Raid Day. Try to avoid passing the same Gym twice. Walk in a way that allows you to hit as many Gyms as possible.
Battle while walking
As soon as you’re fighting in a Raid, you can start walking. You can defeat the boss while walking and already reach the next Gym. This saves a lot of time.
Small groups save time and are safer
Being with only 2-3 players is significantly more effective. More trainers can slow you down and can be more dangerous during the Corona crisis.
Always keep this in mind: In all considerations, you should also take the Corona crisis into account. Always make sure to maintain enough distance during Raids and adhere to the rules regarding the number of households. 20 players are not recommended and also unnecessary in these times.
Maybe we’ll be lucky and soon see the return of the Corona bonuses that Niantic recently removed:
Patch 1.1 of Genshin Impact is coming. The developers have now revealed numerous details – including 4 new playable characters.
The developer miHoYo has finally revealed many details about the upcoming Patch 1.1 of Genshin Impact. We will tell you what to expect in the update and what new activities you can undertake in Teyvat. There are numerous new characters, the continuation of the story, and even a new weekly boss, where there is bound to be great loot again.
What story content is coming? The patch will conclude the main storyline surrounding the region of Liyue and bring it to a temporary end. The Traveler has thus far gathered some allies in order to investigate the mysterious incidents surrounding the Geo Archon. The story previously ended with an invitation for a personal meeting, which has yet to be accepted. With the patch, this will become possible, and this storyline will be brought to a close, culminating in a boss fight.
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During this, more details about the mysterious Adepti will also be brought to light, who were responsible for the construction and protection of Liyue along with the Geo Archon.
“Distant Stars” event makes Fischl free
New seasonal event: The “Distant Stars” event will take place as a new event. The event will last for two weeks and aims to encourage players to use the multiplayer mode to prevent a “great danger” threatening Teyvat. According to the trailer, stars are falling all over the world, bringing doom with them. Those who complete the challenges will be showered with rewards – details are not yet available.
Fischl will be free: What’s particularly cool about the “Distant Stars” event is that players can earn the character Fischl. She is considered one of the top characters currently leading many tier lists. Unlocking and finally being able to play her will be a highlight of the update for many players.
Fischl, the “Princess of Condemnation” – she will be free soon.
4 new characters through Wishes
4 new characters are coming: In total, four new characters will come into play, available through the Wishes system. These are Zhongli and Childe (both 5-star), who players probably already know from the storyline. The two 4-star characters are Diona and Xinyan.
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Reputation system with cool bonuses: Also new is the city reputation system, a kind of reputation system. Over several stages, rewards are unlocked while reputation in the cities of Mondstadt and Liyue continues to grow. New skins for the glider are on the way, as well as discounts in the respective city. Further rewards include:
Portable teleportation points
Portable stoves to cook on the go
Resonance stones to locate missing Anemoculus and Geoculus items
Treasure compasses that lead to undiscovered chests
New weekly boss: In addition to Devalin and the challenge of the great wolf, there will be a new third boss that you can defeat once a week to score great loot. Bosses are one of the best sources for strong loot in Genshin Impact, such as coveted 5-star artifacts – so more of them is always a good thing.
When does Patch 1.1 come out? Patch 1.1 is scheduled for release on November 11, which is just over a week away. The update will go live on all platforms simultaneously. With the release of the patch, the game will also shortly thereafter be available on PlayStation 5 – even though it will only be released here a week later.
In summary, the patch will thus bring most of what has already been leaked in advance.
