The MMORPG Elyon (previously A:IR) has now announced its release date for Korea. In line with this, a new trailer featuring spectacular battles was released. It was emphasized again that the game is definitely coming to the West.
What is Elyon? The new action MMORPG is being developed by the studio Bluehole. They have already produced games like TERA and PUBG. The role-playing game focuses on many action-packed battles without tab targeting and PvP.
For the game, the developers are said to have oriented themselves towards the West and avoided annoying aspects like high grind. Additionally, there is a glider mechanic and some steampunk elements, which still originate from the concept of Ascent: Infinite Realm. That was the initial name of the MMORPG before it was heavily revised.
What’s new? The developers have announced the release date in Korea. It is set to launch on December 10, surprisingly as a Buy2Play title. It was originally announced as free-to-play.
The accompanying new trailer particularly focuses on the action-packed battles. Huge bosses in the form of armored knights, gigantic machines, dragons, or earth elementals are showcased.
What do we know so far? Elyon is definitely coming to the West. The publisher for that is already confirmed. Kakao Games will handle the distribution for us. They are also responsible for publishing Black Desert in Europe and North America.
Even the dragons have a mechanical aspect in Elyon. And although the battle looks spectacular, the focus is actually on the duels between players.
Who is Elyon interesting for?
What makes the game special? Elyon focuses on a fast and action-packed combat system. Although there is an open world and plenty of PvE quests, the MMORPG’s focus is clearly on PvP.
The two factions of the game constantly battle each other, and the game offers large-scale battles for fortresses, taking place in a designated area. The guilds are meant to be the focus, as they can join one of the factions.
So anyone looking for a new PvP game can look forward to Elyon as a new alternative.
The probably last new MMORPG in 2020: Wild Terra 2.
Those who want to play a new MMORPG in the West this year may only look forward to Wild Terra 2, which is set to begin early access in December. We at MeinMMO have already played Wild Terra 2.
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The situation regarding copyright complaints seems to have escalated in recent days. The rights holders in music are putting pressure on Twitch. Recently, a nasty letter was sent with accusations that Twitch does not care about the rights of musicians. They are claiming this is endangering the lives of musicians.
However, Twitch is defending itself against these accusations, though not with golden Kappas, but with golden reassurances. Hopefully, these are not meant ironically:
Even among Twitch’s own tweets about the golden Kappa, the discussion about copyright complaints is surfacing. It seems to be truly affecting the mood.
Many Twitch users do not seem to be in the mood for memes right now. Well, one user “memes” back:
The situation regarding copyright complaints seems to have escalated in recent days. The rights holders in music are putting pressure on Twitch. Recently, a nasty letter was sent with accusations that Twitch does not care about the rights of musicians. They are claiming this is endangering the lives of musicians.
However, Twitch is defending itself against these accusations, though not with golden Kappas, but with golden reassurances. Hopefully, these are not meant ironically:
Even among Twitch’s own tweets about the golden Kappa, the discussion about copyright complaints is surfacing. It seems to be truly affecting the mood.
Many Twitch users do not seem to be in the mood for memes right now. Well, one user “memes” back:
The situation regarding copyright complaints seems to have escalated in recent days. The rights holders in music are putting pressure on Twitch. Recently, a nasty letter was sent with accusations that Twitch does not care about the rights of musicians. They are claiming this is endangering the lives of musicians.
However, Twitch is defending itself against these accusations, though not with golden Kappas, but with golden reassurances. Hopefully, these are not meant ironically:
The streaming platform Twitch has proven to have poor timing. They launched a promotional campaign and suddenly gave the “Kappa” emote a golden glow. However, some streamers are fed up at the moment. They want Twitch to address the copyright complaints from the music industry.
What was the action about? On October 26, all Kappa emotes on Twitch suddenly turned gold. The action was neither announced nor explained in any way.
The “Kappa” emote is probably the original emote of Twitch. It is supposed to express something like “I’m not really serious about what I’m saying, I’m being ironic and actually the exact opposite.”
In contrast to “Simp”, oddly enough, every Twitch user knows what Kappa means.
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For a while now, there has been a myth of a “golden Kappa”, an Easter egg that appears rarely and can only be achieved under certain circumstances (via streamscheme).
But now, with one stroke, all Kappas were given a golden glow.
On Twitter, Twitch celebrated itself a bit for this idea. They shared clips showing how people reacted to the golden Kappa and apparently had fun.
Poor TimTheTatman had to again bear the brunt for the clip.
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As the news spread, users spammed the chats of various Twitch streamers with the golden Kappa.
The streamer Erobb221 switched through various channels on Twitch, and indeed: at LIRIK, forsen, or the Runescape streamer B0aty – everywhere the golden Kappas.
Streamers want a solution for the music problem
Why is this being received so poorly? The timing for Twitch’s action could hardly be worse. Currently, many streamers are annoyed:
There are a bunch of copyright complaints from the music industry against Twitch, claiming streamers have used unlicensed music
Twitch has asked streamers to sift through their archives to check for further copyright violations
Streamers have massive archives of material. It is virtually impossible to go through them to see if music was playing at any point.
Streamers are now uncertain about how to proceed and whether they should delete all their clips “out of caution” – they are waiting for clear guidance from Twitch. Which clips are dangerous? Which need to be deleted, which can stay? What consequences can I face?
For streamers, their clips and videos are like their life’s work and a piece of history. They are pushing for a solution that does not come down to “delete everything, then you are safe”.
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The tense atmosphere on the platform has now exploded at the golden Kappas. So, WoW streamer Asmongold tweeted:
Thank you for solving the copyright situation with golden Kappas.
Even the Rocket League pro, Letthamyr, is harshly criticizing Twitch: The golden Kappas are just a distraction after the music industry has given Twitch a hard shot across the bow.
It’s time to stream on YouTube.
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Even among Twitch’s own tweets about the golden Kappa, the discussion about copyright complaints is surfacing. It seems to be truly affecting the mood.
Many Twitch users do not seem to be in the mood for memes right now. Well, one user “memes” back:
The situation regarding copyright complaints seems to have escalated in recent days. The rights holders in music are putting pressure on Twitch. Recently, a nasty letter was sent with accusations that Twitch does not care about the rights of musicians. They are claiming this is endangering the lives of musicians.
However, Twitch is defending itself against these accusations, though not with golden Kappas, but with golden reassurances. Hopefully, these are not meant ironically:
The debt collectors in Genshin Impact are an important factor in obtaining the Ceremonial Hunting Sword. To help you find them quickly, we show you all the locations of the debt collectors.
What are debt collectors? These are boss battles that you can face in Genshin Impact. You need to find the collector and then the battle begins.
Once you have defeated the debt collector, they will drop some items for you. This includes the Ceremonial Hunting Sword. With it, you can upgrade your best weapons, such as swords or bows. This applies from level 20, as from there the usual materials are no longer sufficient and you will need items like this hunting sword.
There are also other rewards that are unlocked at higher levels. You can read the possible rewards from each collector in the menu.
You can find the debt collectors in Liyue and they are not particularly commonly encountered there.
All Locations of the Debt Collectors
Debt collectors via bounty hunting: A good way to find the debt collectors is through bounty hunting. This hunt is unlocked early in the game.
In the menu, you can then choose between Mondstadt and Liyue quests. In the Liyue quests, you will also find the debt collectors.
When you start the hunt, the exact location will be revealed on the map, and you just need to go there and defeat the collector.
Use this map: However, you can also find the debt collectors without bounty hunting. This map will help you:
In total, there are 8 such locations. This is not much if you are currently farming diligently. However, the collectors respawn after a day. You can go hunting for them again the next day.
Are you looking for more guides? We have already provided you with numerous guides to Genshin Impact. Including maps of the locations of the Anemoculus and the Geoculus.
If you still need help with strong weapons, we recommend our guide to the best weapons that can be obtained without spending real money:
The new patch 1.11 for Valorant has been rolled back. It was live for only a few hours during which players found serious bugs. Now it is being worked on again.
What is this rollback? Riot Games decided to perform a rollback for Valorant just a few hours after the release of patch 1.11. The patch introduced the new healer Skye, but it was taken down from the servers. Players are now using the old version, patch 1.10.
This happened after several users reported bugs with the new version. Keeping the qualifiers for the First Strike tournament in mind, Riot decided to roll back the new patch. Players will play with the existing version for now until patch 1.11 is fixed. The update was initially live only in NA, BR, and LATAM.
Gigantic faces on the screen – Hilarious bugs
These bugs were in the patch: The bugs ranged from poor performance to crazy scenes in the game. Performance issues included lag when enemies appeared.
A clip from Josh “Steel” Nissan, a player at 100 Thieves, shows such a funny situation. As he steps into Omen’s smoke, a gigantic texture of Sage suddenly appears on the screen.
In the webcam, a surprised Steel can be seen asking “What is that?” before bursting into laughter.
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As soon as he enters the smoke grenade, the giant face and parts of the equipment appear scattered all over the screen.
For comparison: This is how Sage should actually look in Valorant
But that shouldn’t be the last bug Steel finds in the new patch. In another bug, teammates moved strangely. Steel compares it to dolphins jumping out of the water into the air.
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If the professionals had to compete with these bugs in the First Strike tournament qualifiers, it would have been a big disadvantage.
How Riot Games responded to the issues
Patch disappears from the live servers: The developers at Riot Games acted quickly and removed patch 1.11 from the live servers. It will not be released until the patch is fixed. For now, you will continue playing with patch 1.10.
Currently, it is expected that the patch will be released later this week.
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The Razer Naga Pro relies on Wireless and interchangeable side panels. MeinMMO introduces you to what the Razer mouse can do and how it performs in testing.
Which mouse are we talking about? The Razer Naga Pro is a modular and wireless gaming mouse. The mouse features three interchangeable side panels with different numbers of buttons and is therefore, according to Razer, suitable for various genres such as MMOs, Battle Royale, and FPS games. The mouse follows in the footsteps of the successful Naga Trinity or the Naga Hex V2, which some of you may still remember.
Why is the mouse particularly suitable for MMOs? The Razer Naga Pro offers the possibility to swap out the side panels. Among them is a 12-button side panel, which is especially suitable for complex MMORPGs if you want to assign many abilities or combos to your mouse.
MeinMMO took a closer look at the latest modular gaming mouse and reveals what we like about it and what we like less.
Razer Naga Pro: Contents
Razer Naga Pro Review: How Did We Test?
How long was the mouse tested? We were allowed to test the mouse extensively and took a closer look:
The mouse was in use for 14 days and an average of 4 – 5 hours.
In total, we worked, surfed, and gamed for about 60 hours with the mouse and also tried out the different side panels.
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Razer Naga Pro in Detail
What is special about the mouse? The Naga Pro is a modular gaming mouse. Unlike other mice, this mouse allows certain parts to be removed and exchanged. While you can almost completely disassemble the R.A.T Pro X3, the Naga Pro allows you to remove the side panel and swap it for another. The mouse comes with three different side panels.
A side panel with 2 buttons, which is supposed to be suitable for FPS games.
Another side panel offers 6 side buttons, making it suitable for “Battle Royale” games like Fortnite or Apex Legends.
The third side panel offers 12 buttons and is especially designed for MMO players who want to assign many quick access buttons to their mouse.
In addition to the interchangeable side panels, the mouse also offers three different connection options: You can connect the mouse via USB cable, Bluetooth, or via Razer’s own Hyperspeed technology.
Razer Naga Pro: The three supplied side panels with 2, 6, and 12 buttons.
The Naga Pro can also be charged with the “Razer Mouse Dock.” The appropriate connection and recess is located on the underside of the mouse.
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Weight: With 117 grams, the Razer mouse is in the mid-range compared to its competitors. When comparing the mice directly, this becomes quite apparent.
Razer Naga Pro: Weight Comparison:
Logitech G Pro Wireless
81 grams
Razer Lancehead
111 grams
Razer Naga Pro
116 grams
Logitech G 502 Hero
121 grams
Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
130 grams
Gliding Feet: Razer uses gliding feet made of PTFE plastic for the gliding feet. This is supposed to have particularly good gliding properties on surfaces. The Naga Pro has a total of 4 gliding feet and they are not interchangeable.
Grip Type: The mouse is generally suitable for all three grip types: palm, claw, and fingertip grip. In the test, we used the mouse in both palm and claw grip.
Palm Grip: The hand completely encloses the mouse. Fingers, palm, and pad rest on the mouse Claw Grip: Fingertips, thumb, and part of the palm rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand does not touch the mouse. Fingertip Grip: Only thumb and fingertips rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand is free.
Which sensor does the mouse use? The Naga Pro uses the “Razer Focus+” sensor. This relies on the PixArt sensor PMW-3399 and is currently the best available sensor you can find in a mouse. Razer also uses the same sensor in its Basilisk Ultimate and Viper Ultimate.
However, there is little practical benefit to high DPI values of 20,000, as hardly any player actually uses these speeds.
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Features and Technical Details
Here are the technical details about the Naga Pro, concise and clear.
Sensor
Pixart PMW3399 (Razer Focus+)
Resolution
Up to 20,000 DPI
Switches
Razer switches, 70 million clicks
Buttons
10 / 14 / 20
Design
Black mouse with adjustable RGB lighting (16.8 million colors, Razer Chroma RGB)
Connectivity
Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Wired over USB Bluetooth
The Naga Trinity was released in 2018 and looks externally like the Naga Pro from Razer. A closer comparison of the two devices reveals that the differences mainly lie in the details.
Where are the differences? While the Trinity is wired, the Naga Pro also offers wireless connectivity. The Naga Pro features a newer sensor, the feet are better constructed, and the Naga Pro is also compatible with Razer’s new mouse dock. All differences are summarized in the table below:
Razer Naga Trinity (2018)
Razer Naga Pro (2020)
Wired
Wireless and Wired
Standard cable
Speedflex cable
Standard feet
Feet made of PTFE plastic
optical 5G sensor, up to 16,000 DPI
“Razer Focus+” sensor, up to 20,000 DPI
Can the old side panels be used with the new Naga Pro? According to Razer, the old side panels from the Trinity are not compatible with the Naga Pro.
However, this is not a problem because the Naga Pro already comes with three side panels and no additional ones are needed.
Razer Naga Pro Software “Razer Synapse”
What we like about the software: Even during installation, we can choose which software packages to install. This is practical and allows us to reduce the scope of the software somewhat.
The software itself is clear and intuitive. Through the “Mouse” tab, we access our device directly, where we can configure each individual button. The software also allows for individual setup of each side panel of the mouse. In addition, profiles can be managed and directly saved on the mouse via drag & drop.
If you have other Razer devices, you can connect them via Connect, then lighting effects will be coordinated, as you may know from other manufacturers such as Corsair or Roccat.
Registration and Razer Synapse 3: Users who complained about mandatory registration can breathe a sigh of relief. Razer Synapse now features a guest mode that gives you access to most of the software’s functions.
Also commendable: Bluetooth and the 2.4 GHz wireless mode work without software.
What we like less: The software is enormity large and comes with a lot of processes running in the background, Razer Central, Razer Synapse 3, GameManagerService, and Razer Chroma SDK Rest Server are just four examples of processes running in the background on Windows. In comparison: The Logitech Gaming Software only runs with two background services.
You essential need the software for many functions, which has a particular disadvantage. The software (so far) does not work on Linux and Macintosh, so you cannot use many functions here. The test shows that basic functions like wireless and side buttons work perfectly on Linux (we used Xubuntu 18.04 in our test) – although without direct assignment.
The Razer Naga Pro in the right hand.
In Practice
In this section, we present how the mouse performs in practical tests. We will discuss the weight and speed, as well as which sensor is in the mouse and what options the mouse offers in practice.
Weight, Texture, and Handling
Design and Weight: With 116 grams, the Razer mouse is in the mid-range of gaming mice. The mouse buttons do not offer any special grip or rough surface; the entire mouse is designed in the same material. Only the left and right outer sides are rubberized to give the pinky and thumb more grip.
Gliding Feet: On the back of the mouse are four gliding feet that ensure that the mouse glides smoothly over various surfaces. The feet are made of PTFE plastic, providing low resistance. This allows the mouse to sit on the surfaces and ensures quick movements.
The four PTFE feet, in the middle you can recognize the recess for the Razer mouse dock.
The interchangeable side panels sit tightly and stably on the mouse and do not affect the movement of the mouse in any way. Tendenziell, the side panels with 2 and 6 buttons offer more support for the thumb than the side panel with 12 buttons.
The Mouse Buttons and Wheel
The Scroll Wheel of the Naga Pro: Razer uses a 4-way scroll wheel in the mouse. Compared to the Trinity, Razer has made significant improvements to the scroll wheel of the Naga Pro. The scroll wheel sits better under the index finger and is altogether more comfortable and quieter to use than with the Trinity.
In direct comparison, we found the scroll wheel of the R.A.T Pro X3 by Mad Catz to be better overall than that of the Razer Naga Pro, as it was somewhat more precise and felt better in hand. In contrast to Logitech, Razer also does not offer the option to let the scroll wheel free spin (free run).
Razer Naga Pro from a slight angle. The right side (from the viewer’s perspective) can be exchanged.
Speed of the Mouse Buttons: The click latency, or the feedback of mouse clicks, is around 5ms with the proprietary Hyperspeed receiver and is therefore very fast and reliable. Via Bluetooth, the latency is a bit more than twice as high, just over 10 ms. That is still acceptable for gaming.
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Macro Functions
Changing the side panels is very easy and they click securely onto the mouse thanks to magnets. However, the processing of the side panels can be criticized: While small magnets are used for the closure, the individual side panels are made of hard plastic, and the magnets are also encased in plastic. We couldn’t definitively determine how often the parts can be swapped without issues in our test. However, we didn’t have any problems changing the parts during our approximately 14-day test phase.
With the software, all buttons of the mouse can be assigned and programmed. Whether it’s keyboard functions, launching specific programs, or starting music, Razer’s software offers a variety of options. In addition, it is no longer mandatory to register for the use of the software.
Thanks to Razer Hypershift (comparable, for example, to Roccat Easyshift), you can even assign every button twice. Although we hardly needed this function in practice, as you have enough configuration options with over 5 profiles.
The 12-button side panel is a bit of an adjustment at first. The buttons are comparatively smaller and arranged differently than on the 6-button side panel. However, this is purely a matter of getting used to it. The buttons can be easily programmed and assigned with macros, and eventually become second nature. Thanks to Hypershift, you can also assign each of the 12 buttons twice. Do you play an MMO and have two quick access bars that you constantly switch between? With the 12-button side panel and Hypershift, that’s no problem, as it works intuitively and very quickly.
Razer Synapse: Here, each side panel of the mouse can be configured and set up. The data can be saved as a profile directly on the mouse.
It is cumbersome that to switch profiles, you either have to turn the mouse over to press the switch or switch to the software. There is no button on the mouse surface itself. An alternative would of course be programming a macro.
The Sensor of the Razer Naga Pro
With Razer Focus+, the manufacturer installs the best current sensor in its gaming mouse. On paper, Razer’s sensor also outperforms Logitech’s top sensor “Hero 16K”.
In practice, however, there is no difference whether the sensor has 16,000 or 20,000 DPI. Although these high differences can be measured, they play no role for gaming. Four-digit or even five-digit sensor resolutions have no real relevance, as the mouse becomes too erratic and hardly controllable.
Left sampling rate 500Hz and right 1000Hz. The closer the points are to the line, the better. The more significant the deviation, the less accurate the sensor’s raw data.
The sensor does not become less accurate at higher sampling rates; it just calls the raw data much more often.
In gaming, however, the strength of the high-end sensor shows. The sensor is very precise, reacts quickly, and has no problems with various surfaces. Even in conjunction with Razer’s wireless technology “Hyperspeed,” the sensor performs well: delays or even connection drops could not be observed during our sessions.
Conclusion
Pros
Precise, modern sensor
Good build quality: no creaky sounds, opto-mechanical switches, Speedflex cable
Both Hyperspeed and Bluetooth as wireless functions
Long battery life
Basic functions also usable on Linux
Decent package contents
Very good ergonomics
Low latency with Hyperspeed (4 – 6ms)
Cons
Very high price
Razer Synapse is bulky and unwieldy
Side panels sit in plastic holders
Who is the mouse suitable for? If you are a player who likes to switch between genres and needs many buttons, the Naga Pro could certainly be worth a look. With the three interchangeable side buttons, the mouse offers enough configuration options, especially for players who enjoy shooters or a round of Fortnite but always want to have the right mouse in hand. On the other hand, this variety is also reflected in the price. The Razer Naga Pro costs nearly €170, but offers the current best mouse sensor and good connectivity.
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What alternatives are there? The alternative would be to grab the quasi-predecessor, the Razer Naga Trinity, which currently costs around €100 and is therefore about €70 cheaper. The functions are similarly extensive, but you will miss the wireless function, the better sensor, and the better built cable. Here we’d advise you to directly opt for the Naga Pro.
If you only need 2 or 6 buttons, there are more affordable alternatives. You could check out the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, which currently offers a strong sensor, plenty of buttons, and wireless support for around €100 (as of 28.10.2020). If you do not need wireless, you can also take a look at the Roccat Kone Aimo.
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If you are a pure MMO player and need many buttons, then looking at Logitech could also be interesting, as the G604 Lightspeed also offers plenty of buttons and a wireless function, but does not have RGB. However, you also pay a bit less than €100. Or you can opt for the Corsair Scimitar RGB, which costs €90.
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Benedikt’s Conclusion: Strong, precise mouse for MMOs and Shooters – But at a high price
Razer delivers the Razer Naga Pro, a mouse that outperforms the Naga Trinity in every aspect. The mouse feels better in hand, offers a better scroll wheel, wireless functions, and a better sensor, combined with a long battery life. The opto-mechanical switches provide high precision and the mouse feels pleasant in the hand. In practice, the swapping of side panels works very well, and the software works seamlessly with the change.
On the other hand, the software and the high price mar the overall picture. The software is bulky and consists of numerous system processes, but at least Razer has mitigated the registration requirement. However, at €170, the price is set too high, as a good alternative like the Logitech G502 Lightspeed costs around €60 less. This provides enough options for both MOBA and shooter players, including wireless function.
If you only need many buttons for your favorite MMO, you can also look at the Corsair Scimitar RGB, which offers a precise sensor (PixArt PMW3391) but does not have wireless functionality.
If you enjoy playing shooters and complex MMORPGs, there is no real alternative to the Razer Naga Pro.
Nevertheless, Razer also delivers a very high-quality mouse for a high price: The mouse is well made, offers good ergonomics and the best sensor currently available.
Benedikt Schlotmann Author at MeinMMO
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In Cyberpunk 2077 a former developer compared the production already in 2019 with that of the flop Anthem. After the latest delay, the parallels are becoming clearer. Allegedly, the development of Cyberpunk 2077 at CD Projekt Red has been left on the back burner for a long time and now they have to work grueling overtime shifts in the final sprint.
This is the Anthem comparison: In May 2019, 4 former developers of Cyberpunk 2077 contacted investigative journalist Jason Schreier. He had previously published his major insider report on the development of Anthem. The development of Anthem was said to have gone like this:
The game was in production from 2012 to 2019 – BioWare was working on a shared-world shooter for Electronic Arts
but at the beginning of development not much happened, concepts were created and discarded. There was a lack of a clear plan, a common vision, and strong leadership
whenever doubts arose about whether Anthem would turn out well, management referred to the “BioWare magic,” which would happen if one only tried hard enough. Every game always looks like nothing is coming together until this magic kicks in
by the end of development, BioWare was under tremendous time pressure, and developers had to work overtime to somehow finish Anthem. It was said that developers had directly worked themselves into burnout. There was talk of an “epidemic of depression and anxiety” circulating in Edmonton
The former developers of Cyberpunk 2077 commented on Schreier’s report about Anthem (via kotaku):
I feel like you could draw hundreds of parallels between how Anthem was developed and how the bumpy development of Cyberpunk 2077 is going. I felt like you would just have to swap the name of the studio and the game title, and both reports would be very similar or even identical.
A former developer of Cyberpunk 2077
This was the initial reaction: Back then, many fans dismissed these reports. They were just statements from frustrated developers. No one speaks well of his former employer.
In addition, the heads of CD Projekt Red officially assured that they wanted to be “more humane” to the employees and largely avoid crunch.
Impressive game demos for major fairs made the Anthem comparison fade. Fans agreed that Cyberpunk 2077 would surely be fantastic and should never be mentioned in the same sentence as Anthem.
There are horror stories circulating from people claiming to work at CD Projekt Red. There was talk of a “death march”. In a post on reddit, it said that some developers had “been crunching for over a year without a break.”
it is said that “16-hour days, including weekends” have been going on since June 2019
It is said that CD Projekt Red would “put their feet up and fool around” in pre-production for ages, then panic and drive everyone to work endlessly
there is no Plan B, deadlines must be met
when doubts arise, they tell people: “We are driven by passion, we are rebels, this is not for everyone” – CD Projekt Red also invokes “the magic”
The information comes from a reddit post. Journalist Jason Schreier says he spoke with the author of the post and could confirm that the person had worked for CD Projekt Red.
According to Schreier, the “overtime situation” at CD Projekt Red is catastrophic. The crunch culture at CD Projekt Red is a harsh reality. One developer recently told him that he had just finished a “100-hour” week. Another source told him that he had friends at CD Projekt Red who looked “physically ill”.
Furthermore, CD Projekt Red does not communicate with the employees. The employees learned about the latest and now third delay of Cyberpunk 2077 on Twitter when it was announced to the fans.
What do other employees say? On the Glassdoor site, employees can anonymously rate their company. The reviews for CD Projekt Red show a nuanced picture (via glassdoor):
Indeed, difficulties in management and a culture of overtime are often cited as criticisms. Many employees emphasize how difficult it is to take time off and relax. The “work-life” balance seems to be difficult at CD Projekt Red. The danger of “burnout” is apparently real for many employees.
However, it is also emphasized that overtime is paid, even with a bonus. Those who work overtime on weekdays are said to receive 150% of the normal salary, and those who work on weekends even 200%. In addition, the cafeteria and fitness room are said to be very good, there are organized parties and many opportunities for further education, and the employees are great – even though management is often criticized.
For players, the overtime situation seems to play no significant role. They are more concerned about whether the bumpy development will also affect the finished product:
With Anthem, it was clear after the release: The bumpy development did not do the game any favors. Anthem was released unfinished, appeared hastily stitched together, and ran out of content after the release. They had crawled to the finish line, then collapsed and stayed down.
However, something like that seems unthinkable for Cyberpunk 2077. They still do not want to hear Anthem and Cyberpunk 2077 in the same sentence.
Torches and pitchforks out: Cyberpunk is delayed.
Instead of complaining about the development conditions, fans of Cyberpunk 2077 are currently upset about the 3rd delay, as they had been looking forward to the release. But even though Cyberpunk 2077 has already reached gold status, the delay happened. This caused some so-called fans to completely lose control:
In Pokémon GO, the raid hour with Darkrai is happening today, on October 28. This is one of the best Pokémon in the game and is worth it. We will tell you why.
What is a raid hour? This event takes place every Wednesday in Pokémon GO and increases legendary raids in the game for one hour. A level 5 raid appears at almost every gym.
This week is all about Darkrai. The mysterious Pokémon has returned as part of the Halloween event.
All info about the raid hour with Darkrai
When does the event start? It begins at 6:00 PM local time. Raid eggs will appear on the gyms a few minutes beforehand, hatching precisely at 6:00 PM and remaining active for one hour.
The best counters against Darkrai: The mysterious Pokémon is a Dark type, so Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types are effective.
The top 10 attackers against Darkrai are:
Machamp with Counter and Cross Chop
Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
Machoke with Counter and Cross Chop
Hariyama with Counter and Cross Chop
Kapilz with Counter and Cross Chop
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Toxicroak with Counter and Cross Chop
Lauchzelot with Counter and Close Combat
Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
Gardevoirwith Charm and Dazzling Gleam
For more info and Pokémon related to Darkrai, you can find it here:
How many trainers do you need for Darkrai? To defeat the mysterious Pokémon, you need to have at least three people. It can work with two players, but the weather must be partly cloudy in the game.
However, we recommend a group size of at least 5 players. This way, you can get into the raid faster and complete more raids within the hour.
Is there Shiny Darkrai? Yes, since its last return in April, you can encounter Darkrai as Shiny. You can easily recognize the difference, as the Shiny is purple.
That’s why Darkrai is so good: The mysterious Pokémon is by far the best Dark attacker in the game. It can also learn the Ghost charge move “Shadow Ball” and is strong as a Ghost attacker as well.
Dark Pokémon can be effectively used against Psychic types, which you find most often in legendary raids. A good Darkrai is a must for your team.
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The Xbox Series X and Series S are ready to conquer your living rooms or desks. We show you sharp photos of the new consoles and controllers and bananas in the unboxing.
The next-gen consoles are large. We already knew that from the product presentations of the PS5 as well as the Xbox Series X and Series S.
So that we could get an idea of the Xbox Series X and S even before the official launch, Microsoft sent us one of each console at MeinMMO. And I, Patrick Freese, got to unbox and examine the devices – you know, what one does before playing with them.
I unboxed the two boxes for you
But don’t worry, I’ve captured the most important details like the slots for storage expansion, the controllers, and the consoles in size comparison for you. And since we’re on the internet, the famous “banana for scale” comparison is included as well. As you can see from the title image, it was not so easy with the banana.
The Xbox Series X in Unboxing with its Details
We start our photo series with the larger, more powerful version of the two consoles – the Series X. As you already know, you can operate it standing up or lying down. However, when lying down, the stand remains attached to the device. That didn’t really bother me since the side of the console is hardly illuminated in my TV cabinet anyway.
For you, I placed it on the TV stand and took some pictures.
In the big box, there is enough space for the Series X, and above is a compartment where the two cables, the controller, batteries, and the instructions (which everyone diligently reads) are stored.
When lifting it out of the box, I noticed that it’s not exactly light. I promptly placed it on the kitchen scale and weighed it. Yep, nearly 4.4 kilos is what this good piece weighs. The lightweight Xbox Series S, which I placed on the scale right after, is hardly worth mentioning at 1.9 kilos.
The Xbox Series S – Reminds of an Old Radio with New Technology
The box of the Series S is similarly structured as that of the Series X – but smaller. The lower part has space for the console, while the top is used for transporting cables, controller, batteries, and instructions.
The small Series S is noticeably lighter. The comparison to an old radio only holds at first glance. Upon closer examination, it quickly becomes clear how modern the device is. The ports at the back are easily accessible, and the front is kept absolutely simple. When the console is lying down, it’s hardly noticeable that the black ventilation grille stands out slightly.
The Controller of the Xbox Series X and S
Each console comes with one controller. Our Xbox Series X came with a black one, while the Series S came with a white one. The new Xbox controller is also available in blue.
The pad sits well in hand. The bumps on the shoulder buttons provide good grip. My thumb rests securely on the analog stick and doesn’t seem to slip even in sweaty situations.
The Consoles in Size Comparison and with Bananas
So you have a rough comparison of how big the consoles are, we placed them side by side. If you have an Xbox One X at home, you can also find a comparison in the pictures.
The Xbox Series X is just a touch taller than the One X when both are standing upright.
Banana for scale
Of course, you all want to know how the new consoles compare in size against bananas. And we from MeinMMO are happy to help:
I also know that you have one burning question on your mind. How did it go with the dog and the banana?
And here I can reassure you. No dogs were harmed in the making of this photoshoot, nor were they left with rumbling stomachs. Kyra had a happy ending.
Soon you will get more detailed information about the Series X and Series S from us at MeinMMO. We will test them for you in action!
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In an interview, Xbox chief Phil Spencer spoke about the Game Pass and a possible release on additional platforms. He did not rule out releases on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. There was even a brief expression of admiration.
What is it about? The Game Pass, also referred to as Netflix for games, offers access to many games. For this, you need to subscribe monthly, but then you can use all included games for free.
In the meantime, this pass can be used not only on Xbox but also on PC and Android smartphones. A version for iOS is also in the works, where there have been ongoing issues with Apple.
But what about other platforms and especially other consoles? At least Phil Spencer does not rule out collaboration there in an interview with Gamereactor.
Game Pass is set to come to more platforms
What exactly does Spencer say? In the interview, the Xbox chief is asked whether he can envision the Game Pass on platforms from Sony and Nintendo and whether these companies would likely reject such an offering.
Spencer replied:
We are still working on some technologies on PC for streaming on larger screens and bringing it [the pass] to iOS. I think once we’ve accomplished that, we’ll look at other options.
There are smart TVs, there are Chromebooks, there are FireTVs, there are a lot of discussions we would have; we would prioritize depending on where we could find the most new players to whom we could bring our content.
In doing so, Spencer also does not rule out a release for PS4 and Nintendo Switch:
I love the Switch, I love PlayStation, honestly, I think they have done an amazing job as part of this industry.
I’m not sure if that’s the next big group of users for us, but we could be open to those discussions.
What does it mean now? Phil Spencer is the head of the Xbox console division, but also of the Xbox Game Studios game software division. His statements regarding the Game Pass carry significant weight.
However, Spencer only expresses a general willingness to discuss. Much will also depend on partners like Sony and Nintendo.
For our editor Leya, the Xbox Game Pass is the decisive factor in favor of Xbox Series X over PS5.
There has never been so much reputation in World of Warcraft. This week you can really score big rewards for relatively little effort.
For quite some time now, there has been a strong reputation bonus of 100% on all current factions in World of Warcraft. However, this week the buff is even more powerful, as a second system ensures that the bonus reputation continues to rise. If you take all the bonuses into account, you can achieve an impressive 160% more reputation.
What are these bonuses? In WoW, multiple reputation bonuses are currently overlapping, allowing you to gain even more. Completing world quests is definitely worthwhile. Active at the same time are:
The bonus week for world quests provides 50% more reputation.
You get an additional 10% through the Hallow’s End buff, which only lasts 2 hours.
Paragon chests: You’ve never earned them so easily.
Farming gold through Paragon chests: With Patch 9.0, Blizzard slightly reduced many ways to earn gold. The Paragon chests from Battle for Azeroth have not been affected so far. Each additional 10,000 reputation points beyond “Exalted” grant you an extra bonus chest. Inside, you can find war resources, but also potential toys or between 3,000 and 5,000 gold pieces.
Securing mounts and toys: Since all reputation bonuses of this event also apply to the Legion content, it may also be worthwhile to return to the Broken Isles or Argus. There are also Paragon chests there, each enticing with a special mount, such as at the Court of Farondis. All other factions there also have mounts, except for the Nightborne – they have a toy that allows you to become a Night elf Sentinel yourself.
Will you take advantage of the days of the extreme reputation buff? Or have you already earned everything you want from the reputation factions?
In Fortnite: Battle Royale you should visit various witch houses. This is part of the Nightmares challenges for the Halloween event. We will show you what the huts look like and where to find them.
What is this task about? The Update 14.40 was released on Wednesday, October 21. This also marked the kickoff for the Fortnite Nightmares, which brought some new challenges. More tasks have now been unlocked.
In one challenge, you need to visit various witch huts located at several spots on the map. For this task, you must visit 3 of them.
Locations on the map:
At all the marked locations, you will find a witch house
Finding Witch Houses – Locations
Where are the houses located? You will find the witch houses at locations that are not named on the map. After Update 14.40, these were added to the map. Here they are located:
Southwest of Sweaty Sands, on the edge of the map (Grid A4)
Northwest of Salty Springs (Grid C4)
North of Dooms Domain (Grid D2)
Southeast of Catty Corner, on the edge of the map (Grid H7)
South of Slurpy Swamp, in the swamps (Grid C7)
In the middle of The Authority and Lazy Lake (Grid F5)
Southwest of Steamy Stacks, on the edge of the map (Grid H2)
A visit to these houses is worth it not only for this task, as you also need to find broomsticks for another challenge. These are also located at the witch huts.
If you prefer to watch the exact locations in a video, you can do so here:
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Once you have successfully visited 3 witch houses, the task is considered completed, and you can focus on the next challenges. You can complete the Nightmares tasks until November 3, as the Halloween event will end then.
With the Nightmares tasks, you can not only earn experience points but also unlock cool Halloween items. You can then equip yourself for the celebration if you will be celebrating in the game. I, Eilyn, will celebrate Halloween for the first time this year not in Fortnite but in another game.
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Recently, thousands of clips were deleted on Twitch for using copyrighted music. The new update in FIFA 21 addresses the problem very directly.
This is the role of music in FIFA 21: Traditionally, a lot of music plays in the FIFA series. This year, the current soundtrack of FIFA 21 features numerous stars whose music plays in the background, for example, in the menu or during VOLTA. Additionally, there is more music in the new customizable FUT stadiums – such as goal songs, some of which are also from the soundtrack.
Typically, music plays mainly in the background of menus. A fact that perhaps not everyone is aware of when the game is streamed on Twitch.
However, given the recent disputes about copyright regarding music on Twitch, this music could indeed become a problem.
Previously, it was possible to lower the music in various areas. In the latest update, which has been available on consoles since Tuesday, October 27, EA Sports provided very clear guidance for streamers.
The new audio setting addresses the problem very directly
This is new: In the game settings, under the “Audio” tab, there is now the option: “Disable any music for streaming the game”.
With this setting, players can turn off all music in the game to prevent copyright violations while streaming or recording FIFA. It is therefore a very direct solution to the problem: Where there is no music, there can also be no copyright infringement.
What’s going on with Twitch?
This is the problem: The new feature in FIFA 21 comes shortly after the copyright issue on Twitch flared up again. Already in June, there was a major complaint wave regarding copyrighted background music on Twitch. At that time, there was also a recommendation to delete relevant clips. Many streamers followed this recommendation, out of fear of bans.
A few days ago, the topic re-emerged. Thousands of clips on Twitch were deleted and many streamers were warned. Additionally, Twitch emphasized that streamers should revisit their archives to search for such clips again. This is nearly impossible given the often huge clip archives and the lack of clarity about where the problematic music is located.
Therefore, some streamers emphasized that the only safe way is to simply delete all clips. Streamer Ellohime also pointed out that in-game music could become an issue – a problem that FIFA is now addressing with its update.
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Lastly, major representatives of the music industry wrote a strongly critical letter to Twitch. In it, they emphasized their view that Twitch allowed its streamers to use the music of the rights holders without a license. Twitch used this music to grow, while the underlying musicians did not receive fair royalties from it.
In the case of FIFA, the update now turns off the background music in the game – so at least there won’t be any copyright violations regarding music during streaming from the game itself. Of course, this does not affect old clips.
The SciFi MMO Elite Dangerous (Steam, PS4, Xbox One) plans for 2021 the major expansion Odyssey. However, the first add-on Horizons was integrated into the base game for free in October 2020. And there is an important reason for that.
What is new? On October 27, the first add-on Horizons was made available for free to all owners of Elite Dangerous. Previously, you had to purchase the expansion for around 30 dollars. Those who buy the game later will automatically gain access to the content.
Horizons brought among other things:
Landings on planets that can be explored with vehicles
Multicrew – the ability to control the same ship with multiple players
However, those who purchased Horizons earlier will not go away empty-handed. As a thank you, there is a special color that is supposed to be compatible with all ships in the game. This color will only be available for former buyers of the expansion.
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Why is this change so interesting? The major expansion Odyssey is planned for 2021. It will bring some innovations for Elite Dangerous. However, much of it would not work if you do not own Horizons.
Odyssey finally lets you walk on planets
What does Odyssey bring? The new expansion introduces a new form of exploration. Finally, you should be able to explore a planet on foot. This has been one of the most requested features since release.
At the same time, new outposts, settlements, and shooter elements are introduced. There was even a leak about its own base building.
The most important feature: Finally able to walk freely on planets.
Why is Horizons important for Odyssey? Only those who own the expansion could land on planets until now. Many features that come with Odyssey are built precisely on that.
However, instead of forcing players to buy Horizons, they chose a different path and gave the expansion away for free.
Elite Dangerous is a crowdfunding MMO and is one of the few titles that has managed a successful release and long-term support for the game.
The third episode of the MeinMMO-Podcast is here, and this time we are dealing with the topic “WoW Killers”. Tune in and let us know your opinion!
What makes the MeinMMO-Podcast special? There are already some good gaming podcasts in the German-speaking area, but none like the one from MeinMMO!
Just like on our website, we will mainly focus on the diverse world of MMOs and multiplayer online games. We will not only deal with individual games such as the MMORPGs New World and World of Warcraft, but also with topics surrounding the events and phenomena of the multiplayer genre.
What is this episode about? The term “WoW Killer” has been heard by anyone who has ever dabbled in MMORPGs. After the meteoric rise of World of Warcraft as the largest MMORPG on the market, other games have repeatedly tried to dethrone the reigning king. But they have failed.
In the latest episode of the MeinMMO-Podcast, we discuss the phenomenon of “WoW Killers” and questions such as:
Why are there even “WoW Killers”? Where does the concept come from?
What did the games that were referred to as “WoW Killers” fail at? Did they have anything in common?
Will there ever be a “WoW Killer”?
Who is involved? The latest episode is once again hosted by Leya Jankowski from the editorial team. The editor-in-chief Gerd Schuhmann and MMORPG editor Alexander Leitsch will be joining her.
Awesome! When will there be more? Our MeinMMO-Podcast will be released regularly every Wednesday. The new episodes will be announced in articles on the site.
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But you can also make suggestions for future topics. Is there a game or a topic that particularly concerns you? Would you like to see certain guests with us? Then go ahead and put it in the comments.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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You want to level up quickly in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One) to reach the endgame fast? We explain to you at which 5 locations you can level up particularly quickly.
First of all, it is necessary to prepare well for power leveling. Simply visiting the places we introduce in this article is not enough. If you follow these tips, you will level up particularly quickly to reach the maximum level.
There you can expect the quasi-endgame, where you can further improve your character via Champion Points and access particularly valuable crafting plans.
Always use XP boosters like potions or scrolls. These can bring you up to 150% XP.
As a subscriber of ESO Plus, you receive an additional 10% XP bonus.
Make sure to take advantage of XP events that give you another 100%.
Ask a friend to help you, and you will gain another XP bonus of 10%.
If you are married via Mara’s ceremony and wear your wedding ring, you will receive another 10% on your XP.
In addition, it is of course important to wear the appropriate gear that allows you to fight effectively. This depends on your respective build.
At these locations you level up particularly fast
The Abominable Laboratory
Where is this place located? You can find The Abominable Laboratory in the southwest of Kalthafen, south of the empty city.
How do you level up there? The Abominable Laboratory is a place where many players congregate. So you should prepare to share the zombie enemies with others. Make sure to have at least one teammate in the group. This way, the enemies can be defeated more easily.
The number of enemies will earn you a lot of XP in a relatively short time.
For whom is this place suitable? You should have at least level 46 to venture into this location. You will land there as part of the main story, which you can use immediately for XP grinding.
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Where is this place located? Travel to the adventure zone Alik’r Desert. You can find the three corresponding Dolmens near the wayshrines Aswalla Stables in the north, Goathead Oasis in the south, and Sparrow’s Roost in the east.
How do you level up there? You need to teleport to the wayshrine whose dolmen is currently active. Now ride quickly there and look for a group.
There, you will fight until the dolmen becomes inactive. Now you should travel to the next active one and repeat the process. This will grant you plenty of XP—not quite as much as some other places, but in a very easy and convenient way, since you can repeat the process.
For whom is this place suitable? Keep in mind that you need a group to fight effectively at the dolmens. If you are on your own, you can try your luck starting at level 15. However, it will not be easy.
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Where is this place located? You can find the Catacombs of Skyreach in the adventure zone Craglorn, northwest of the province of Cyrodiil. The catacombs are located southwest of the wayshrine Skyreach.
How do you level up there? The catacombs are filled with monsters. You will essentially be fighting constantly, farming a lot of XP. The good thing about this place is that it is an instance. Only you and your party are there; no one can steal your enemies. This allows you to proceed in peace and collect the XP.
For whom is this place suitable? The Catacombs of Skyreach are not suitable for beginners. Also, you should find a good group, as you have virtually no chance against the hordes of enemies if you are alone.
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Moonhenge
Where is this place located? Moonhenge is a ruin that has been overrun by the Daedra in the region of Green Shade. You can find this place near the shore of the sea.
How do you level up there? You must complete the quest “The Tear of Moonhenge,” which grants you access to the Islands of Torment. Here you will fight against a lot of Daedra, which will earn you plenty of XP since fighting these monsters offers bonuses.
Be careful not to finish the quest, as you will otherwise lose access to this lucrative grinding location.
For whom is this place suitable? You can take on this quest starting at level 3. However, you’ll fare better if your character has reached at least level 16.
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Where is this place located? You can find the Spellscar just like the Catacombs of Skyreach in the adventure zone Craglorn. Both locations are close together. From the wayshrine Spellscar, you need to head northeast.
How do you level up there? The zone is very large, which means that—at least during quieter times—it’s not a big problem that presumably some other players are around. Pull as many high-level enemies as you can, and then ideally take them all out at once with an area-of-effect skill. This way, you’ll gain an extreme amount of XP.
For whom is this place suitable? You can certainly master the Spellscar alone, but it works better in a group. You should have at least level 11 to have a chance in the Spellscar.
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At these locations, you can quickly gather a lot of experience points in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. However, there are still some other areas where this works particularly well. However, we have decided to introduce you to these 5.
Maybe you have a personal grinding spot in the MMORPG ESO. Let us know your suggestions in the comments.
The upcoming Season 12 apparently closes a significant story gap in Destiny 2 and brings back one of our worst enemies, the murderer of Cayde-6, as an ally. Finally, we will learn what happens to the Awoken Prince Uldren Sov.
Warning, spoilers ahead! Read at your own risk!
This was surprising: Soon, the new Autumn expansion Beyond Light and the new Season 12 will launch for Destiny 2. In a new roadmap, Bungie has now presented the contents of Beyond Light, especially from the Season of the Hunt.
Alongside, there was also a developer ViDoc that provided deeper insights into the upcoming content. And there was also an exciting surprise. A former battle companion and now arch-enemy of the Guardians, whose whereabouts have been speculated about for some time, will return as a new and apparently important ally – the Awoken Prince Uldren Sov.
Prince Uldren
Prince Uldren returns in Season 12 – What we know so far
Summary of Uldren’s story up to Season 12: For the first time, Guardians encountered the enigmatic Prince in Destiny 1. Reluctantly, he assisted players in their search for the Black Garden. Later, however, with his sister, the Awoken Queen Mara Sov, he helped the Guardians in their fight against Oryx’s fleet, the Taken King.
At the time, it was believed that the Prince might have perished in the process, but he survived and became one of the worst enemies of the Guardians in the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2. He was responsible for the death of the cult character Cayde-6, the Commander of the Hunter Vanguard.
As Guardians, players hunted him and his followers, the 8 Barons. In the end, players got their revenge, and Uldren died. It is unclear, however, whether it was by the player’s hand or by Petra Venj, another central figure in Forsaken.
Since then, there has been speculation about his further role in Destiny 2. Lore entries suggest that he has been staying near the Last City, always wearing a helmet and generally avoiding others. And now his story apparently continues at last.
Everything known so far about Uldren’s return: What will please many players: In Season 12, Uldren’s story will be revisited, the Awoken Prince and Master of Crows will return – apparently as a Guardian with his own Ghost. This much is already clear after the ViDoc.
His return is likely intertwined with the seasonal story of Season 12. Other powers are now using the Darkness and are mobilizing. Not only the Fallen – also the Hive. This includes Xivu Arath, a sister of Oryx. She seizes this opportunity to build a Hive army. And as players, we will work with the Warlock Osiris to stop them.
He will then nearly be crushed by a Hive Knight during his investigations, but then there is an exciting twist. This time, you are not the noble savior. Uldren suddenly appears and saves Osiris’s life while your Guardian only watches.
Bungie provides clarity on some key points:
Uldren now calls himself “The Crow”
He truly does not know what he has done
His revival was indeed a new beginning for him
He is now truly a Guardian
No, he will not train new Guardians. He is not Shaw Hun.
This adds to the tension of this whole development. We and everyone else still remember very well what he did and what he is capable of. So he is initially met with skepticism, and much is questioned – including how we see ourselves, the Light, and the Darkness.
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What happens next? In Season 12, we, the Guardians, will work with Uldren and Osiris to take out new Hive constructs. With these, Xivu Arath is essentially assembling her own corrupted army. However, this may happen with some delay. Because the seasonal mission in which Uldren’s return is expected will start, according to the roadmap, only on November 17 – a week after the launch of Beyond Light.
But one way or another – it looks like Uldren or The Crow will become a central “new” figure in the ongoing story of Destiny 2. The character has great potential with his background, and it remains exciting to see how Bungie manages to close one of the most intriguing story gaps of Destiny 2.
The streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris is back on Twitch after a 33-day ban. In his first stream after the forced break, over 100,000 people were watching simultaneously.
This is how the stream went: MontanaBlack was live for about 4 hours. Just before 10:00 PM, he started the stream and it ran into the night.
He began with the song “Wieder hier” by Marius Müller-Westernhagen and then started his stream visibly happy. He then talked with his viewers for over 2 hours and showed them things they missed during his absence.
But he also showed things that he does “as standard” in his streams:
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MontanaBlack gave insights into his new house and even raffled off new cell phones.
After about 2 hours he then ended the “Just Chatting” category and switched to FIFA 21. He has been consistently posting videos about it on his YouTube channel. He couldn’t celebrate the release of the game on Twitch due to his ban.
There he opened some packs and then played some matches with streamer colleague Trymacs.
According to the statistics: From the numbers, MontanaBlack’s return was a complete success. At its peak, over 108,000 viewers watched MontanaBlack’s stream (via Sullygnome). On average, there were around 73,000 viewers simultaneously.
The spike at the far right is his comeback stream. Source: Sullygnome
Compared to the numbers from his last streams, this is a clear growth. In the last 90 days, the streamer averaged 35,000 viewers simultaneously, and the stream on October 27 is by far the most successful.
MontanaBlack himself is also satisfied with his stream. He writes on Twitter that it feels good to be back.
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Now it will be seen how MontanaBlack’s streams will develop and whether he has truly learned from the incident in Malta. The success of his return stream definitely shows that his fans are eager for his streams again.
Even in his absence, MontanaBlack was not completely gone from Twitch. He provoked with a risky gag:
The new update in FIFA 21 has changed many aspects of the game. However, on the PS4, there is suddenly a problem: Share Play is not functioning as usual.
What is Share Play? Share Play is a way to share your games online with friends on PS4. They can try out the games, for example, if they don’t own them, or play with you. Just watching is also possible through Share Play.
These functions are offered by Share Play
To use Share Play, you just need to create a party with a friend and then start a corresponding session via the Share button or the party menu. There you will find the functions:
Share screen
Visitor plays under your name
Play with the visitor
Share Play not available because “Game not published”
How does Share Play look in FIFA 21? So far, Share Play worked smoothly in FIFA 21 (provided the internet connection was stable). For example, you could play against each other or take over a friend’s career mode.
You could also watch friends play the game and give each other tips on the field or for SBCs. All of this was possible even if only one player owned the game – it could be shared between players. Since the new update, this seems to no longer be possible.
This is the problem: Currently, if you try to start a Share Play session with friends in FIFA 21, you only receive an error message. This states that the host’s game screen cannot be displayed because the game is not published in the region of the participant.
Several players are reporting this issue on Twitter, and it also appeared in our test instead of starting a Share Play session. Before the update, this was possible without issues.
This error message is currently displayed during Share Play
So far, there is no official information on whether the error lies with EA Sports or if it is a PS4 issue. There is currently no official statement on this. We will keep you updated on this matter.
The new online co-op features of the game, which do not rely on Share Play, can still be used – but both players need to own the game. You can find tips for the coop matches here.
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In Guild Wars 2, there has been a sort of summer break for the Living World in recent weeks. However, the next updates have now been announced. 4 new episodes and several festivals are planned in the next 7 months.
For the next 7 months, 4 more updates are planned. They will be released under the motto “The Icebrood Saga: Champions” and are intended to conclude the season.
The patches will be released every 2 months, in November, January, March, and May. Between these updates, festivals are planned, including the annual Winter’s Day, the Lunar New Year, and the return of the Super Adventure Box in April. This keeps ArenaNet true to their promise that something exciting happens in the game every month.
Roadmap for the last months of 2020 and the beginning of 2021.
New Rewards and New Group Content
What do the new episodes bring? The developers have already revealed some initial details about what to expect in the new story episodes in the blog post about the roadmap:
Each episode is supposed to contain a Dragon Aid mission. This can be completed alone or with 5 players. These missions are repeatable and revolve around fights against the Dragon servants.
“Mobilization Events” are planned in which you can forge friendships with other factions that will then assist you in the Dragon Aid missions. Where these will take place and which factions there will be is still unknown.
New Masteries are planned.
There will be faction vendors and new weapon recipes.
Each episode brings new achievements, collections, and rewards as usual.
The first trailer for Chapter 1: Truce is scheduled for November 5th.
What happens after the roadmap? It is rather unusual for ArenaNet to publish such a detailed roadmap until May 2021. Until now, there has only been an overview of the upcoming 3 months.
The plan makes it clear how long the Icebrood Saga will run. What comes next is not known, but it is likely that there will be no major updates until the upcoming expansion “End of Dragons” which is supposed to be released in 2021.
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The last two expansions were released in October and September. This timeframe also seems probable for “End of Dragons”. So far, it is only known that it will lead to the continent of Cantha. A leak already promises many great contents for the expansion, but actually, it sounds too good to be true.
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The action RPG Cyberpunk 2077 has been postponed again. Apparently, this makes some fans so angry that they send death threats to the team.
What exactly happened? On yesterday, October 28, the developer studio CD Projekt Red had to announce a further postponement of the release date of Cyberpunk 2077. The action RPG will now be released on December 10 for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Stadia.
Part of the community has shown understanding for the situation, but part has not.
There was a lot of criticism directed at CD Projekt Red. Among other things, because it was recently said that the team would have to go through a crunch time to meet the release date of November 19. This had previously been ruled out.
Now there is the crunch, and the date could still not be kept.
How severe was this criticism? Andrzej Zawadzki, lead game designer of Cyberpunk 2077, spoke up a few hours after the announcement of the release postponement on Twitter.
He explains that he understands the anger and disappointment of some in the community. He even understands that some want to vent their frustration publicly and want to write it off their chest. Nevertheless, it is absolutely unacceptable to send death threats to the developers.
Why are there death threats? Under the guise of anonymity, it seems easy for some to cross the line. Death threats are not uncommon on the internet.
Some seem completely indifferent to how those who receive such threats feel. As Andrzej Zawadzki explains: “We are human beings, just like you.”.
There is sometimes a rough tone on the internet. For some, this is normal and “part of it”. People also seem entirely indifferent to whom exactly they are threatening with death.
Developers were completely unaware of the postponement
According to Andrzej Zawadzki, developers receive death threats, even though, according to industry insider and game journalist Jason Schreier, they supposedly knew nothing about the situation until the announcement of the release postponement of Cyberpunk 2077. They were caught off guard just like the players.
So people are being threatened with death who are just doing their jobs and had no idea that their work had been postponed again.
It is still unclear what these postponements mean for the state of Cyberpunk. Our colleagues at GameStar Plus have compiled in an extensive analysis, what could still go wrong for the release of Cyberpunk. The analysis is based on several interviews with the developers and two gameplay presentations from 2018 and 2019. Note: GameStar Plus is the paid subscription model of GameStar.de – the article is therefore not available for free.
What do you think of this situation? Can you understand the anger of the fans?
