After PS5 unboxing: Testers praise the DualSense controller – Here are the reasons

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 4 minutes

The PS5 controller DualSense has received a lot of attention and praise from testers. Its trigger buttons with haptic feedback, vibration function, and sound are said to feel great while playing.

The new PS5 controller DualSense has already received a lot of spotlight shortly after its unveiling. Developers praised the new features and possibilities of the controller even before the first reviews came in.

Now it seems that the testers who were allowed to try out Sony’s new console agree with them.

What do the testers say? Since the unboxing and test reports of the PS5 went online on October 27, there have also been many reviews of the new controller from Sony. In fact, the testers are overflowing with praise for the controller:

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The gaming journalist Jason Schreier wrote on Twitter that the controller “is amazing” and feels “more like ‘Next Gen’ than any graphic enhancement.”

But other media representatives are also thrilled about the DualSense:

  • Tech site Tomsguide.com calls it “the coolest controller ever made”.
  • Mike Williams from USgamer says the controller is the most incredible part of the PS5. It feels like a cross between the PS4 DualShock and the Xbox controller.
  • Techcrunch.com wrote that the controller “could be a game changer”.

In general, the controller seems to have made a good impression on the testers.

“The triggers fight against you.”

To demonstrate the new features of the controller, the tech demo game Astro’s Playroom was used. The levels and gameplay of the game were specifically adjusted to demonstrate the possibilities of how the new features could be utilized by developers.

The testers focused primarily on three things.

Astro’s Playroom is a cute platformer that serves as a kind of tech demo for the various functions and features of the DualSense.

Adaptive Trigger and Haptic Feedback: Above all, the new trigger buttons L2 and R2 and the haptic feedback of the controller were praised. While these buttons used to feel relatively “normal”, they can now provide resistance depending on the gameplay.

According to reports, this contributes the most to the gameplay feeling and was implemented by Sony in Astro’s Playroom in various ways. For example:

  • When Astro pulled on a rope, one felt the resistance through the trigger buttons, making it harder to press the trigger.
  • In one level, Astro wears a frog costume that has pullable springs in the legs. When pulling these springs for a jump, the trigger buttons also provided resistance.

The buttons thus push back in certain situations to convey additional feeling during gameplay.

[…] The haptics and “adaptive trigger” are incredibly impressive. You’ll believe it, when the trigger fights against you for the first time.

Mike Williams, USGamer

The testers also provided some examples of how this feature could be implemented in other games. It could be used, for example, in Horizon Forbidden West when Aloy pulls back her bow or in Gran Turismo 7 to create the feeling of resistance when braking.

The shoulder buttons are also larger than their predecessor, and the L1 and R1 buttons click harder, giving them a more satisfying feel.

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In the tweet, you can see how the trigger button “fights against” the finger.

Rumble: The rumble feature, where the controller vibrates in certain situations, is nothing new in itself. However, it stood out in the PS5 DualSense.

The testers emphasized that the rumbling has become much more sensitive and has more gradation compared to the predecessor DualShock4.

The vibrations are almost immediately noticeable and the variety of them is quite incredible. You feel the crunch of the sand grains when Astro runs along the beach, there’s a heavy plop when you jump into the water […] I particularly loved the colder regions where you can even feel how Astro is freezing. […]

Andrew Webster, TheVerge

The vibration additionally underscores the other features of the controller and can be used in synchronization with them. This was especially demonstrated in Astro’s Playroom in relation to the sound.

Speakers and Sound: During the tech demo, many actions and movements of Astro were accompanied by corresponding sounds from the controller’s speaker. Although this feature may sound annoying at first, testers reported it was well and subtly implemented in the DualSense:

  • When Astro walks on sand, the controller makes a gentle rustling sound.
  • On hard surfaces, there are regular footsteps sounds.
  • When Astro is blown away by a gust of wind, you can hear that from the controller too.

Astro’s Playroom does not use the speakers to jabber at you and does not play audio logs. Instead, the sounds perfectly match the action on screen […]

Kyle Orland, ArsTechnika

You can also blow into the built-in microphone from time to time to simulate wind, as was the case with the Nintendo DS.

The general tenor is that it is the mix of features. The way they interact with the game and with each other make the experience of the DualSense controller so fun.

Cool Features, but…

What could become problematic? In one aspect, however, many of the tests agree: even though the features of the new controller are cool and their collaboration in Astro’s Playroom feels great, it depends on the developers whether they will also be used meaningfully.

This especially applies to third-party developers who do not work exclusively for Sony and whose games appear on multiple platforms. Incorporating the controller features would be an additional effort that would only be utilized by a portion of the players. On other platforms, the Sony-exclusive gameplay features would have to be disabled.

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The Wii controllers also had features that developers ignored.

TheVerge made a comparison to the Wii controllers in their review, which, although they had revolutionary motion controls for their time, were largely ignored by third-party developers.

Therefore, the question arises as to how many developers would actually implement the possibilities of the controller.

Interestingly, players also see a similar problem with the new features of the PS5’s new user interface.

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Xbox Series X now loses another launch title after Halo Infinite

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The Cyberpunk ARPG The Ascent is no longer a launch title for Xbox Series X. The developers announced that the release has been pushed to next year 2021.

What do the developers say? Neon Giant has announced that their Cyberpunk ARPG “The Ascent” is no longer a launch title for the Xbox Series X and Series S. They are moving the release to 2021. However, when it does come out, it will be part of the Xbox Game Pass at launch.

What is The Ascent?

Here’s what the game is about: Those watching the trailers of The Ascent will quickly associate it with “Diablo” and “Cyberpunk”. From a top-down perspective, you fight solo or in co-op with up to four players using futuristic weapons through the levels. You enhance your hero with gear and abilities, as you might know from Diablo – but here in the form of cyber-technology.

Alongside the announcement of the later release, there is also a new video. It showcases the current development status and some highlights of The Ascent.

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The video is well received. On YouTube, it has already garnered 73,312 views, 5,316 thumbs up and only 77 thumbs down (as of: 29.10. – 13:37 Uhr). In the comments for the trailer on YouTube, players write:

  • “I love the visual representation, usually not my type of game, but I will definitely try it.”
  • “I am amazed by the quality, especially with only 11 people [working on it]. Keep it up, the Game Pass just keeps getting better and better.”
  • “I never play these types of games, but this game caught my eye, and I am looking forward to playing it. It looks great!”
  • “It’s incredible that this game was developed by 11 people”

The Ascent will be released in 2021 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC.

Another launch title for Xbox Series X and S gone

This is why it’s bitter: For players looking forward to the new console, this means another new game will be missing at the console launch. And this is not the first. Halo Infinite, which was considered one of the most important launch titles for the Xbox Series X, has also been pushed to 2021.

Other games that you can play right at launch include

and many more.

Still a great selection: The absence of the title will certainly be easier for some players to bear when they look at the Game Pass. It is still unknown when the release of The Ascent will take place, but there are some highlights in the game subscription with which you can pass the time.

Included are:

and many more. Additionally, there’s the partnership with Electronic Arts, which will bring big titles like Battlefield or FIFA into the Game Pass upon console release.

What do you think about the delay of launch titles for the Xbox Series X? Does it make the purchase of the console less attractive for you now, or do you already have fixed games or the Game Pass you are most looking forward to at launch?

We have already unboxed the Xbox Series X and Series S for you. Additionally, there’s a banana-for-scale comparison and a mischievous dog.

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Yes, Genshin Impact has long announced Housing

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

So far, some players can only dream of housing in Genshin Impact. But this doesn’t have to be a dream, as the feature has likely been in planning for a long time.

In Genshin Impact, there is a lot to explore and plenty to see. However, eventually the game world is explored, and some heroes may be tempted by settling down – at least temporarily. But so far, there is no way for players to have their own home in Genshin Impact. However, that could change, as the developers are reportedly working on a housing system.

Housing has been mentioned: Even before the release of Genshin Impact, the housing feature was briefly discussed. In a Korean interview prior to the launch of the game, the future plans were mentioned. It was stated, among other things:

In the future, we will develop even more characters and more storylines, create a richer gameplay experience through social media and provide more varied overall player experiences, such as a housing feature, online multiplayer actions, and more interesting spheres.

You can see the relevant part starting at minute 11:10. If your Korean is not that great, you should turn on German subtitles:

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Are there more hints in the game? Yes. In Genshin Impact, you can meet numerous seemingly unimportant NPCs, who will unsolicitedly explain their life stories when you talk to them, as if you have been best friends for years. One of these NPCs is “Master Lu,” a master carpenter. He talks about how much joy it brings him to shape wood into new forms. This was discovered by Reddit user enzumei.

You can then ask Master Lu if he would take on apprentices. He doesn’t seem opposed to it but senses that we have “other things” to attend to. However, if we return someday and still want to, he is willing to teach us everything, as long as his old bones permit it.

Genshin Impact Master Carpenter Lu
Master Lu would be ready – but we apparently are not yet. Image source: reddit.com/r/genshin_impact/

When this “later” will be, only the developers at miHoYo likely know, as the feature will probably come with a later patch.

A streamer for Genshin Impact apologized to his fans – the gacha system caused a guilty conscience.

What could housing in Genshin Impact look like? Even though there is still no official information, one can easily speculate about such a feature. After all, Genshin Impact is essentially a grinding game. You would probably have to venture out into the world and gather various materials – such as wood from local trees or treasures from certain monsters in the game.

The accommodation itself could then be customized with furniture, and maybe you could even meet your favorite characters there – at least if they have a high friendship level.

Lisa Genshin Impact
Can we lure Lisa out of her library into our home?

You could also easily come up with a real gameplay benefit. For example, the house would be a good way to regularly receive gifts from the characters or perhaps get private side quests from locals in the area.

When exactly the feature will come and in what capacity it will be designed is still completely unclear. However, the developers have it on their radar, so one can already get carried away by some anticipation.

Would you like a little home with your waifus and husbandos?

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Can a “new” MMORPG with 50 players survive on Steam? We asked the developers

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

What is the status of the MMORPG Kingdom Under Fire 2? After the community manager announced her departure, some concerns arose among the fans. We at MeinMMO spoke with the PR agency of the publisher.

Why was the KuF 2 community somewhat panicked? In August, community manager Aureli announced her departure. Even then, some players feared that this was not a good sign for the future of the strategic MMORPG Kingdom Under Fire 2. The last major community update was from April, and since then, there have only been maintenance work.

As a result, the community wondered about the state of the game.

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Gameforge comments on KuF 2

What about the player numbers? Steamcharts shows that player numbers over the past 30 days averaged 24 concurrent users. The peak was 49 players. This seems to support the notion that the MMORPG is currently not doing too well.

However, the possibly most expensive MMORPG in Korea is still playable through the Gameforge launcher, making it difficult to ascertain the actual player count.

More about MMORPGs:

What does Gameforge say about the situation? We spoke with the PR agency responsible for Gameforge and, in turn, for Kingdom Under Fire 2. Here are the insights from the conversation:

  • The community manager left the team due to personal changes in her life. It has nothing to do with the game. Her responsibilities have been redistributed to other community managers.
  • Gameforge continues to operate KuF 2 but acknowledges that the development team is currently experiencing some internal issues, causing the game’s development to progress more slowly than planned. The COVID-19 pandemic has also played a role in this.
  • While online games have benefited from the player numbers during the pandemic, according to Gameforge, these were mainly “older” titles like TERA. The newer titles, such as Kingdom Under Fire 2, have not experienced the same growth surge.
  • The majority of KuF2 players are expected to be using the Gameforge client, making the Steam numbers unrepresentative.
  • Gameforge assures that there are no plans to discontinue Kingdom Under Fire 2. Development will continue, albeit somewhat slower. However, other games in the portfolio currently take priority.

What does this mean? Gameforge remains committed to Kingdom Under Fire 2. Fans do not need to fear that the servers will be shut down anytime soon.

Kingdom Under Fire 2 huge troops
In the MMORPG, you command troops and fight with them in dungeons, raids, and against other players.

What exactly is Kingdom Under Fire 2? Kingdom Under Fire 2 is an MMO that mixes RPG elements with real-time strategy. You play a character that you can level up, equip, and develop over time. There are five different classes to choose from.

With this character, who can be played in the open world like in an MMORPG, you then command troops in instances, as in a real-time strategy game.

Want to learn more about the MMORPG? MeinMMO author Alexander Leitsch took a look at the game some time ago.

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CoD Mobile: With this loadout, the best LMG in Season 11 gets even better

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Of the countless weapons that Call of Duty: Mobile offers, some stand out. One of them is the Chopper, also known as Chain SAW. The weapon is the best machine gun in the game. With the right build, it can become even better.

What kind of weapon is this? The Chopper is an LMG that has risen to the top of its class in our list of the best weapons for CoD Mobile on MeinMMO. It combines many advantages of assault rifles and machine guns from the get-go.

On one hand, the Chopper offers high damage and a large magazine, so you rarely have to reload. On the other hand, it is quite mobile for an LMG, allowing you to keep up with faster weapons without losing precision. Even from the hip, it hits reliably.

With the right attachments, the Chopper gets even better. The loadout we are presenting to you today is even used by CoD Mobile expert iFerg. We will show you how to recreate it, how to play it effectively, and what makes it so powerful.

CoD Mobile Chopper Chain Reaction
The Chopper also comes with the stylish Chain Reaction skin and unique kill effect. You can check out the skin in the Arsenal.

The Pro Setup for the Chopper

How do I build the weapon? You need the right attachments at the gunsmith to upgrade the weapon. You unlock them by leveling up the weapon. You will need:

  • Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
  • Barrel: Infantry Chopper Barrel
  • Laser: Tactical OWC Laser
  • Underbarrel: Heavy Grip
  • Extra: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)

With these attachments, you improve accuracy, range, and control at minimal cost to mobility. This makes the Chopper a dangerous weapon, especially over medium and even closer distances.

The Appropriate Loadout

This is how you build the right class for the Chopper: To maximize the Chopper’s strengths, you should bring the right secondary weapon and perks. Ideally, you should take:

  • Primary Weapon: Chopper
  • Secondary Weapon: MW11 Pistol or FHJ-18 Rocket Launcher
  • Operator Ability: Annihilator
  • Equipment: Fragmentation Grenade and Trophy System
  • Perks: Lightweight, Ghost, and Dead Silence
CoD Mobile Chopper Loadout iFerg
The loadout of CoD Mobile expert iFerg. Image source: YouTube.

What makes the loadout so good? The strength of the Chopper is its high mobility for an LMG, which is further enhanced by Lightweight. Ghost, Dead Silence, and the suppressor help you remain undetected while playing aggressively.

With the attachments, the Chopper becomes deadly at almost all distances, and with its large magazine, you can take out multiple enemies in a row. The laser and grip help you fire accurately even from the hip.

In this loadout, you can freely rush across the map and get kill after kill, allowing you to earn your powerful atomic bombs quickly with some practice here. You can see the build in action with expert iFerg in the video:

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What are the weaknesses? Although the Chopper has many advantages, it is not invincible. In close combat, it is outmatched by submachine guns like the new Fennec or the Echo, currently the strongest shotgun.

It is also quite useless at very long ranges. Sniper rifles like the Locus will likely take you out without you being able to deal any damage.

Additionally, you are vulnerable to the new NA-45, a sniper rifle that fires explosive, remote-detonated rounds. If you are not careful, you might walk into a booby trap and be killed immediately. In professional matches, the new sniper has already been banned.

Alternative Setup for a More Precise Chopper

If you are looking for a setup for the Chopper where you want to trade a bit more mobility for increased precision, we have an alternative for you:

  • Muzzle: Lightweight OWC Suppressor
  • Underbarrel: Strike Foregrip
  • Laser: Tactical OWC Laser
  • Ammunition: 120-Round Magazine
  • Rear Grip: Textured Grip Tape

With this setup, you are more on the defensive side. Laser and suppressor still enhance your hip-fire and conceal your position, but the barrel and rear grip ensure that you aim faster and with greater precision.

Along with the large magazine, you have the ideal weapon to hold positions and stop enemies without having to reload frequently. If you still have difficulties playing with hip-fire and aiming, you can find the best settings for CoD Mobile here.

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CoD Cold War: From Bow to Bomber – Leak shows 21 cool Scorestreaks

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

Just over 2 weeks until the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (November 13) and slowly more and more info about the new shooter is surfacing. This time, a leak shows a picture of possibly all scorestreaks that will be included in the game.

The new Call of Duty places the world of Modern Warfare in the Cold War and lets you carry out covert operations in locations all over the world. Not quite as covert are the operations in the Cold War multiplayer. Here, there are explosions in every corner and scorestreaks share some of the blame.

A new leak now shows a picture of the scorestreaks from Cold War, showcasing 21 war devices that you can earn and unleash on your enemies. MeinMMO shows you the picture and lists the individual streaks. From the experiences of the beta and previous CoDs, we also attempt to provide an explanation of how each streak works.

Which streaks ultimately make it into the game and how they function is, however, not definitively clarified yet. So take the information here with a grain of skepticism.

List of Possible Cold War Scorestreaks in Detail

What does the leak look like? On reddit, the user “Mathiasxd148” posted a screenshot of the scorestreak selection screen in Cold War:

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It indeed looks very complete, but even the thread creator is not quite sure if these are really all the streaks that will ultimately be in the game. In Modern Warfare, there were a total of 20 killstreaks in multiplayer.

Which scorestreaks are shown? A total of 21 streak icons are visible. Here are the required scores, possible translations into English, functionality, and whether the streak was already available in the beta:

  • 500 – Incendiary Bow – A bow that allows you to fire incendiary projectiles that cause area damage
  • 600 – RC-XD – A manually controlled mini-vehicle with explosives (Beta)
  • 700 – Armor – Increases health points
  • 800 – Spy Plane – Enemies are displayed on the minimap (Beta)
  • 900 – Counter Spy Plane – Minimaps of enemies are disrupted (Beta)
  • 1,000 – Flamethrower – A fire-spewing device for variable use
  • 1,250 – Care Package – Gives you a random scorestreak upon collection
  • 1,400 – Sentry Turret – An auto-targeting turret that can be placed on the map (Beta)
  • 1,500 – Death Machine – A minigun for devastating the environment
  • 1,750 – Cruise Missile – A controllable rocket that falls onto the map from above
  • 2,000 – Artillery – Selects 3 targets on the map to be attacked with artillery grenades (Beta)
  • 2,250 – Hand Canon – A powerful sidearm that may kill with a single shot
  • 2,500 – Napalm Strike – An airstrike across the map with firebombs (Beta)
  • 3,000 – Air Patrol – Attacks enemy equipment in the airspace (Beta)
  • 3,250 – War Machine – A grenade launcher for one-shot kills and high area damage (Beta)
  • 3,500 – Strafe Run – Attacks a marked area on the map with low-flying aircraft
  • 4,000 – Attack Helicopter – A helicopter patrols the map and automatically attacks enemies in sight (Beta)
  • 5,000 – H.A.R.P. – A bomb with great destructive power is dropped on the map
  • 6,000 – Chopper Gunner – You sit in a helicopter for a short time and fire a powerful gun at the map (Beta)
  • 8,000 – VTOL Escort – A jet fires a missile at the map and then patrols the marked area
  • 10,000 – Gunship – You briefly become the gunner of a bomber that terrorizes the map with 3 different guns

New system differs significantly from previous approaches

How do scorestreaks work in Cold War? With the points system, Cold War tries something completely new and discards old concepts. Although there have been similar scorestreaks or perks in the past that translate the normal killstreak into a point series, this system is unique so far:

  • Instead of getting streak devices through kills, you earn them through collected points
  • If you die, you keep your points
  • The longer you survive, the more points you can rack up – killstreaks give you more points than regular kills
  • You can use a scorestreak multiple times in one life (for example, 2 times the drone if you were able to collect it 2 times)
  • Streaks have a cooldown of 30 seconds after they expire – only then do you start collecting points for them again
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Even in Cold War, you can deploy heavy war machinery – but it’s unlocked differently.

Although you keep your points after a death, it’s not easy to get to the better streaks. Long killstreaks yield a lot of points and if you can’t land any streaks, you still won’t reach the really strong ones.

However, players who enjoy focusing on the objectives of a mission will benefit from the system. Points for holding point “B” for a while can pay off for a high score in order to earn the next streak.

How the system will ultimately be implemented in the game and which streaks will be available will be conclusively clarified only with the release on November 13. By the way, there is still a Halloween event running in Warzone until November 3. If you haven’t tried it yet, check out our assessment of the event by MeinMMO author Maik Schneider.

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Watch Dogs Legion receives a score of 75/100 on Metacritic, despite strong criticism

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

Today, on October 29, Watch Dogs Legion is released for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Stadia. However, many press websites have already been able to play the new title from Ubisoft in advance. We at MeinMMO will tell you what the critics say.

What is Watch Dogs Legion? In the new action game, you take on the role of hackers, but not just one, rather over 9 million different characters. With them, you explore virtual London and use them to supplement your team. However, it can consist of a maximum of 20 characters.

With your characters, you explore a large, open game world and complete numerous main and side missions. You can collect special items and use various vehicles. Additionally, there are different difficulty levels, including one with permadeath.

All information regarding the release, preload, and the contents of the game can be found in this overview.

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What do the first reviews on Metacritic say? Before the release, several tests were already published. For PC, there are currently 25 reviews, which form a total score of 75. We mainly focus on these.

On PS4, Watch Dogs Legion has a total of 23 reviews and a score of 74. On Xbox One, there were 29 reviews and a rating of 77.

Interestingly, ratings range from 50 to 100.

All ratings for Watch Dogs Legion at a glance

We have compiled the reviews from 15 well-known sites for you:

  • VGC (PS4) – 100/100
  • Windows Central (PC) – 90/100
  • Gameinformer (Xbox One) – 90/100
  • PC Gamer (PC) – 80/100
  • IGN (PC) – 80/100
  • GameSpot (PC) – 80/100
  • Jeuxvideo (PS4) – 80/100
  • PCGamesN (PC) – 70/100
  • GamesRadar (PS4) – 70/100
  • Eurogamer Italy (Xbox One) – 70/100
  • GameMAG (PS4) – 70/100
  • MGG (PC) – 60/100
  • Screen Rant (PC) – 60/100
  • VG247 (Xbox One) – 60/100
  • Slant Magazin (PC) – 50/100

How do the ratings look in Germany? In Germany, several editorial offices have already published tests, many of which do not have a rating. GameStar and GamePro have given a rating and are also listed on Metacritic:

  • GameStar (PC) – 87/100
  • GamePro (PS4) – 79/100
  • Gamers Global DE – 8.5/10
  • Compuerbild (PC) – 2.1 (where 1.0 is the best grade)
Watch Dogs Legion Aiden Pearce
In Watch Dogs Legion, you can assume various roles.

What critics say about Watch Dogs Legion

What do the ratings on Metacritic say: We summarize a few of the ratings for you here. The beautifully designed London, varied missions, the basic idea, and the story of the game are praised.

However, there are also testers who criticize the story, seeing it as a step backwards to Watch Dogs 2. Other points of criticism include technical flaws, a rather weak AI, little development and variety in the characters, as well as rather weak action combat.

Especially since the release of Watch Dogs Legion has already been delayed, some testers expected a more polished game.

“Great” – IGN

Watch Dogs: Legion’s bold use of rogue-like mechanics in an open-world action game pays off in interesting ways, making this visit to near-future London feel more varied than the two previous games.

“This open world should not be underestimated” – Gamestar

Watch Dogs Legion provides an open-world playground full of characters with individual abilities that perfectly complement hacking and shooting.

“A successful team-building exercise” – Gameinformer

Legion feels like the realization of the hacker fantasy that the first Watch Dogs tried to capture. With entertaining team-building, fantastic mission design, strong storytelling, and a marvelous world, everything comes together in a largely enjoyable and cohesive package.

Whether you control a trained super-spy or a chatty grandmother, Watch Dogs: Legion is a huge amount of fun.

“Ubisoft has overextended itself” – GamePro

[…] Here [when unlocking new characters], Watch Dogs: Legion really works well for me – almost like Pokémon, except that Pikachu is not a good hacker.

All the more regrettable is that Ubisoft constantly reminds me that this is all just an illusion. Of course, there are not nine million unique characters in the game, the story suffers when dialogue is written for placeholders, and of course, many compromises have to be made technically. To truly enjoy Watch Dogs: Legion, I have to forgive the game a few half-baked elements […]

Conclusion: Watch Dogs: Legion relies on a unique concept that offers many possibilities, but it also requires many compromises to be made.

Maybe you can have fun, but it’s probably not worth the detour – MGG

Watch Dogs Legion has a catchy concept, but everything is far too superficial, undermining the overall gameplay and interest in the game. The combination of questionable balance, universal hacking, lack of difficulty, and overly versatile recruits results in functional yet flavorless gameplay.

The generic story takes itself far too seriously while you easily forget its message. The foundations are present, and there are still things to do that will keep you occupied for a while. Maybe you can even have fun looking beyond the obvious, but it’s probably not worth the detour.

What impression did Watch Dogs Legion leave on you in the first videos and tests? Will you play it yourself or wait?

Watch Dogs Legion was one of the titles that we recommended to you for October 2020.

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Cyberpunk 2077 states reasons for 3rd delay, addresses crunch

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The developers of Cyberpunk 2077 have now explained the exact reason for the third delay in a statement to investors: The versions for PS4 and Xbox One are primarily to blame. They also address the allegations regarding crunch.

Where do the new information come from? There was an investor call. There, the CEO of CD Projekt Red, Adam Kiciński, took a closer look at the new developments. You can find a transcript of the call here (via cdprojekt).

The latest developments were:

9 versions are being developed – PS4 and Xbox One are causing problems

Therefore, the third delay came: CEO Adam Kiciński apologizes for the delay, stating that they underestimated the time needed for the final steps.

He says: Cyberpunk 2077 is “ready for PC” and runs well on the next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X.

The primary responsibility for the delay of the release date to December 10 falls on the versions for PS4 and Xbox One. There is no “problem” with the versions per se, they wouldn’t say that, but optimization needs to be addressed.

Normal work needs to be done on both versions.

They are developing 9 versions of Cyberpunk 2077: 3 for PlayStation, 4 for Xbox, plus PC and Stadia. The Covid-19 pandemic is not making things any easier.

CD Projekt Red has struggled with the delay, but ultimately the first impression of the players is essential. They believe that the decision to delay Cyberpunk 2077 by 3 weeks will pay off in the long run.

Is Cyberpunk definitely coming on the release date of December 10?

This is what he says about the new release date:

The new date, December 10, is now “firm”: They may not feel comfortable with it, the CEO said with a smile, but are optimistic nonetheless.

To the direct question of whether Cyberpunk 2077 is definitely coming on December 10 and whether they can say that and feel comfortable doing so, the CEO replied:

“That’s more or less what I’m saying, I guess – Yes.”

Adam Kiciński
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Crunch is not that bad, it never was vs. Some have “crunched hard”

What about crunch? In recent weeks, stories have surfaced that some employees on Cyberpunk 2077 are pulling a 100-hour week and some have been consistently working overtime since June 2019.

CD Projekt Red had ruled out crunch culture in 2019 and promised to be kinder to the employees. This promise was, however, retracted by the bosses in 2020: They saw no other option left.

Kiciński says this is a story that was “naturally” picked up by the media. In fact, some people have crunched hard, but a significant portion of the team is not working any overtime because they are finished with their work.

It’s mainly quality testers, technicians, and programmers who are working overtime, but it’s “not that hard.” They have now received feedback that people are happy about the three extra weeks.

This is what’s behind it: The statements on the subject of “crunch” are short and contradictory:

  • some have crunched hard
  • others have not

Apparently, the answer only pertains to the current time period of the next 3 weeks and not about how the development has gone since mid-2019.

Investor questions mainly revolved around money and whether the game is truly finished now. No one drilled down specifically regarding the overtime situation.

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Crunch is a big topic for some – for many, however, it is not.

The topic of “crunch” in Cyberpunk 2077 is a sensitive issue. Some want to discuss, illuminate and highlight this topic. They criticize the gaming press and gamers for ignoring the developers’ concerns and only focusing on the hype.

But others say: Overtime is totally normal, everyone does that in their job. Only some are fabricating a scandal that isn’t there:

Cyberpunk 2077 is doing overtime – And many gamers really don’t care

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The 3 main bonuses that Pokémon GO should reactivate during the lockdown

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Many countries around the world are imposing lockdowns again and Pokémon GO is suffering from it. Trainers are calling for the return of Corona bonuses. We show you which bonuses should return.

This has happened: In Germany, as well as in other European countries, there are again restrictions on movement. One is only supposed to go out for necessary errands, and many facilities must close again.

This also affects Pokémon GO, as the game really only works well when you are outside. In March of this year, Niantic reacted to the first lockdowns. They brought the Corona bonuses into the game and made playing from home easier. However, the bonuses were discontinued when the infection rate decreased.

Now the Corona numbers are rising again, there are again restrictions on movement (via Tagesschau) and many trainers are demanding that Niantic respond. There need to be more bonuses that facilitate playing from home.

3 Things Pokémon GO Needs to Change Now

Incense needs to be improved: One of the first adjustments at the start of Corona was the improved incense. It attracted more Pokémon and lasted for one hour. While it still lasts for one hour, it now attracts fewer Pokémon.

Here, Niantic needs to make improvements again, as incense was an important item for playing from home. After all, it attracts Pokémon anywhere. No matter whether you live in the city or in the countryside.

Especially for events, such as the Community Days, which have already been announced for November, the improved incense is needed again. This way, you can play from home and still catch a variety of Shiny Pokémon.

Incense Bug Event

More gifts from your buddy again: One of the Corona bonuses was that your buddy now regularly brought gifts. This way, you could continue to supply your friends with gifts, even if you didn’t spin a PokéStop.

This is important again now. The buddy still brings gifts once, but if you have many friends, that is not enough. It is therefore important to be able to get enough gifts for all friends without going outside.

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Halved egg distances must be active: For over half a year, the egg distance was halved. You only had to walk a maximum of 5 kilometers to hatch an egg. This was good because it allowed you to hatch eggs without needing to be out and about. Hatching can even be done from home.

Now there are even 12 km eggs in Pokémon GO, and without going outside, it will be quite difficult to open such eggs. Even 10 km eggs are a real challenge.

If Niantic halves the distance again, you have a better chance at the contents of the eggs.

Here’s what you should note: In general, people should take the restrictions on movement seriously. Pokémon GO currently attracts players outside with a variety of events, but these can also be played well from home.

If you are outside, remember the distancing regulations and limit your time outside to a minimum.

Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of infecting yourself and others with the coronavirus. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding gatherings.

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Diablo 3: End of Season 21 next week – When does it continue?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Finally, we know the end date for Season 21 in Diablo 3. The current season will end in early November. What this means for the start of Season 22, we will show you here.

What does Blizzard say? In recent weeks, the PTR time for Season 22 of Diablo 3 has been extended. During this time, the current Season 21 continued. Players have been wondering for a long time when the end date would finally be announced. Normally, this should happen two weeks before the end.

On October 28, Blizzard announced in the forums that Season 21 will end on November 8 at 5:00 PM. This leaves you only a few days to complete your seasonal goals.

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Community Manager FilthieRich about the end date of Season 21 – Source: forums.blizzard.com

How long has Season 21 been running?

Started in summer: Season 21 of Diablo 3 started on July 3. Normally, a season in D3 is supposed to run for about three months. With the end on November 8, Season 21 will even exceed four months.

That this season section would run longer had already become apparent. Because on September 9, Community Manager PezRadar announced, that the PTR was still a ways off. This refers to the test phase of Season 22.

When this finally started on the test servers, there were problems. On October 13, PezRadar stated that there were bugs in the current PTR Patch 2.6.10. The PTR phase would have to be extended indefinitely.

Apparently, they have managed to get the bugs under control enough to signal the end of the current season and take the next big step towards Season 22.

When could the start of Season 22 in Diablo 3 be?

This is known: Normally, there is about a one to two week break between the end of a season and the start of a new season.

  • There were 5 days between Season 16 and 17
  • There were 5 days between Season 17 and 18
  • There were 12 days between Season 18 and 19
  • There were 12 days between Season 19 and 20
  • There were 12 days between Season 20 and 21

If Season 21 ends on November 8, then November 13 or November 20 would be potential dates for the start of Season 22. Because seasons usually start on Fridays.

This is what players say: On reddit, players express their wishes regarding the start dates of S22.

  • “Let’s take Friday the 13th for the season launch!”
  • “Please, please, please, let Season 22 start soon. I have Thanksgiving week off and am ready!”
  • “That would be perfect timing if it started the weekend before Thanksgiving.”

Thanksgiving in the USA is on November 26. The Friday before that would be November 20.

In general, November seems to be a good start date for the new season when looking at the hack-and-slash competition. Path of Exile has postponed its new expansion to next year.

What will happen in Season 22? We already know that clones of your classes will be the seasonal theme of the new season in Diablo 3. Additionally, there will be a change to Kanai’s Cube that players would like to keep forever.

There will also be some balance changes. Items have been adjusted here and there, and there will be cool starter sets again from Haedrig’s Gift. Will you check out Season 22 and what do you wish for as a start date?

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4 exciting details that you certainly have overlooked about Destiny 2 Beyond Light

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 5 minutes

In Destiny 2, the expansion Beyond Light is on the horizon. Bungie has released a video that contains more than meets the eye. We show you 4 easily overlooked details.

This video is about: On October 27, Bungie released a Vidoc (video documentation) about Beyond Light . In it, the Destiny developer discusses the upcoming expansion on November 10.

We see a mix of cutscenes related to the story of the DLC, featuring developers and other Bungie employees like Luke Smith presenting new mechanics.

Some of the major highlights of the video include:

However, those who look closely will find plenty of other exciting information about the highly anticipated expansion. MeinMMO shows you 4 of them here.

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1. Will Omnigul’s Strike return in Beyond Light?

This Strike info is notable: The Vidoc showed gameplay from Beyond Light, which apparently features a strike. This is strikingly reminiscent of one of the most famous strikes from Destiny 1: The Will of Crota.

Veterans will clearly recognize this section after hundreds of attempts to snag a perfect “Malok’s Grip“:

In the mentioned strike, players face the screaming witch Omnigul – who is a cult favorite. For instance, in the current Halloween event, we can dress up as her. But wait, Omnigul is dead.

Bungie hasn’t forgotten about this:

  • In the new strike, it’s no longer against Omnigul, but Navôta. We can gather this from the mission description shown briefly in the video.
  • It also mentions the name of the strike “The Disgraced”.

Guardians now speculate that a new witch has taken over Omnigul’s position and continues her work in the Cosmodrome.

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    Omnigul, General of Crota

If this is indeed a strike and not a story mission in the old strike area, many Guardians would be pleased. Because the roadmap for Season 12 mentioned only one new strike (Mirror Corridor). It is quite possible that Bungie has not mentioned “old” strikes by name in the new context in the roadmap.

2. What does the Cosmodrome look like in Beyond Light?

What we know about the location: In the new expansion, the Cosmodrome area is making a comeback. For the first time, a map of the location was shown in the Vidoc. It is noticeable that the area is significantly smaller than in Destiny 1.

Here you can see both Cosmodrome locations compared:

  • Cosmodrome Beyond Light Start Location Destiny 2
  • Cosmodrome Location Destiny 1 Comparison Beyond Light
Left the “new” Cosmodrome, right the Destiny 1 version without the Plaguelands – Source: reddit

Experts of the Rise of Iron expansion also note that the Plaguelands are completely missing.

Having to settle for a smaller Cosmodrome at the start of Beyond Light is not too surprising. It is assumed that the location will be expanded in Year 4 with ongoing seasons.

Interestingly, at the former location of Randal the Vandal in Beyond Light, there is a Lost Sector. We can only hope to encounter the rebellious Fallen again.

The new, revamped entry point for new players and nostalgics takes place in the Cosmodrome, where Shaw Han guides players through the location in Old Russia.

On the next page, we’ll delve into hints about more than one new damage type and enemies that will become allies.

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  2. Forbes
  3. reddit
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The RTX 3070 is the best graphics card under 500 euros – But you should be quick

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

On October 29, the official release of the RTX 3070 will take place. We will tell you when sales start and for whom the cheapest Ampere graphics card might be worth it.

Today, sales of the RTX 3070, Nvidia’s smallest Ampere graphics card, start. With this, Nvidia aims to complete its Ampere offerings and also offer a graphics card for interested buyers at the lower end. In our article, we introduce when the graphics card will officially be available for purchase and whether buying the GeForce RTX 3070 will be worth it for you.

At what time does sales start? On October 29, 2020, at 2 PM German time, you can order the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070.

You can choose either the Founders Edition or one of the custom cards, which should also be available for order from 2 PM.

If you’re interested in Nvidia’s alternative, here we present the benchmarks for the GeForce RTX 3080:

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Pre-order RTX 3070 – will there be enough graphics cards?

That’s why you should be quick: At least one retailer, Proshop, complained about low availability of the RTX 3070. We can’t tell you how well the cheapest graphics card will be available today, as reliable numbers are still missing.

Nvidia had promised improvement after the chaos of the RTX 3080 and postponed the release of the GeForce RTX 3070 to October 29 to ensure better availability (via nvidia.com).

One thing is for sure: the RTX 3070 will be in high demand, just like the RTX 3080 was. Because the RTX 3080 was sold out quickly and bots ruined the business for interested parties. And even the GeForce RTX 3090, which costs 1500 dollars, was sold out very quickly.

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GeForce RTX 3070 in review: Who is the purchase worth for?

By now, the first benchmarks are available that show the performance of the RTX 3070.
We will present 3 reviews here.

The purchase of an RTX 3070 could also be worthwhile for users of the Turing generation (RTX 2000 series), who can expect an increase in performance of 20%.

Those who still use the earlier 1000 generation can look forward to the doubled performance of the graphics card.

GameStar: High performance, but limited video memory

The colleagues from GameStar praise the high performance of the graphics card in their review. Nils Raettig writes, “With the GeForce RTX 3070 in the test, Nvidia delivers performance at the level of the RTX 2080 Ti at a significantly lower price. That’s pretty impressive and a real statement.”

Performance rating of the RTX 3070, source: GameStar.de

The biggest problem the RTX 3070 has is with video memory, as it could be too limited for 4K in the long run. If AMD’s new Radeon graphics cards offer “clearly more video memory at a reasonable price, that could be serious competition.”

By now, we know since the AMD presentation that the new Radeon graphics cards all come with 16 GB of video memory. The cheapest AMD graphics card will be priced at 579 US dollars but will be somewhat more expensive than Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3070. However, AMD’s graphics cards first need to prove themselves in independent tests.

ComputerBase: For 500 euros, the RTX 3070 is currently unmatched

ComputerBase sees the RTX 3070 as a similarly strong product as the testers from GameStar. For 499 dollars and the shown performance, the GeForce RTX 3070 offers the best price-performance ratio of all Ampere graphics cards.

For entry into Ultra-HD, the performance is high enough, but if you want to play at a constant 60 FPS, you have to either reduce the details or eventually resort to the currently sold-out RTX 3080.

Wolfgang Andermahr writes in the ComputerBase review about the RTX 3070:

Apart from the memory, the GeForce RTX 3070 does everything right: The overall package of performance, features, energy efficiency, and noise level is as well-done as it was with the GeForce RTX 3080. For 500 euros – if the graphics card is really available at that price in larger quantities soon – the GeForce RTX 3070 is unmatched. But for how long?

Wolfgang Andermahr, ComputerBase.de

HardwareLuxx: Enormous increase in performance compared to the Pre-Turing generation

HardwareLuxx explains in its review that the RTX 3070 is a huge leap forward. While the GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition “struggles with the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti – it is usually between 5 and 10% slower than the previous top model.” That’s a statement, as the GeForce 2080 Ti costs over 1200 euros, more than twice as much as the RTX 3070.

Andreas Schilling writes: “In addition to the raw performance, the GeForce RTX 3070 also delivers RTX and DLSS performance on the level of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and allows players to experience a performance class with additional effects that was previously unthinkable for 500 euros.”

RX 6800 as an alternative to the RTX 3070?

By now, AMD has also introduced its new line-up of graphics cards, including the Radeon RX 6800, RX 6800 XT, and RX 6900 XT.

Especially the RX 6800 could become a strong alternative to the GeForce RTX 3070. Although it costs 579 US dollars, it offers double the video memory. However, there are still no independent reviews of the RX 6800.

All information about AMD’s graphics cards can be found here:

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Path of Exile delays new expansion due to fear of Cyberpunk 2077 next year

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The next expansion of the hack ‘n slash Path of Exile (PC, PS4, Xbox One) was supposed to start on December 11. However, due to the postponed release of Cyberpunk 2077, it will be delayed.

What about the next expansion of PoE? According to the developers, they are on track and will complete the last expansion for 2020 on time. However, Grinding Gear Games will not release it then. The delay is not due to development setbacks.

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Path of Exile is getting a new expansion, which has been delayed due to Cyberpunk 2077.

Cyberpunk 2077 versus Path of Exile

What is the reason for the release delay? CD Projekt Red announced on October 27 that the release of the action RPG Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed until December 10. This would cause the expansion of PoE to be released one day later, which the developers do not find acceptable. They explain:

Yesterday, CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will now be released on December 10. We do not want to put our players in a position of having to choose between these two titles, so we have decided to steer clear of Cyberpunk and postpone the release of Path of Exile 3.13 to January 2021.

How are the developers using the time? As already mentioned, Path of Exile 3.13 is expected to be completed on time according to current plans. Therefore, the team will then immediately start working on version 3.14.

The delay in the release of PoE 3.13 may affect the releases of 3.14. The team intends to inform the community shortly about this.

What will players do over Christmas and New Year? The team states that there will be at least one event for the community to engage with during the end of the year.

To ensure you have some interesting Path of Exile content to play during the Christmas/New Year period, we are planning at least one multi-week event (for example Flashback). We will announce details of these events as soon as we have a plan in place.

How are players reacting to this? The announcement is not well-received in the community. While some players show understanding, others do not understand what Cyberpunk 2077 has to do with Path of Exile.

  • Road says on Twitter: “Thanks GGG for giving us time to enjoy Cyberpunk before the new season starts.”
  • Steve   | #BLM shows some understanding: “I get it, but it’s frustrating. I don’t think the player base of PoE and Cyberpunk overlaps entirely.”
  • Simp Shady asks: “Is this a late April Fools’ joke?”
  • J; folklore is angry: “Honestly, what the hell? Such a cheap excuse.”
  • Ryan Allen writes: “What the hell does Cyberpunk have to do with PoE?”

What do you think of this delay? Do you understand it or are you also upset?

With the last major update, so much has changed in the technology of Path of Exile that players had to completely redownload the hack and slay.

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CoD Warzone: What happens when the worst players meet in the Gulag

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In Call of Duty: Warzone not only complete professionals are on the move. Every lobby has its stragglers. When these two “experts” meet in the Gulag, fun and schadenfreude are a given.

What happened? A player on reddit shared a clip that was taken after its end. As a spectator, he observed one of his teammates, who had also been eliminated and sent to the Gulag. In Warzone, eliminated players get a second chance to return to the game if they win a life-and-death fight against another recently eliminated player in a prison.

To the amusement of the spectators, neither the teammate in question nor his opponent were professionals in Call of Duty. In fact, the opposite was true.

Deadly Gulag Duel Becomes a Joke

This is how silly the Gulag fight went: The fight in the Gulag had everything one would expect from a slapstick action comedy. First, both opponents face each other with their pistols and fire without any significant effect. Then both run in panic for cover, throwing grenades aimlessly into the greenery and run around like headless chickens.

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In between, they shoot at each other from close range without anyone hitting anything. The whole scene gives the impression that both players are playing a shooter for the first time in their lives and have not grasped the controls in any way.

The whole spectacle is so poor that in the end, the game calls off the round and both players are ejected from the Gulag and the round. The system seemed to decide that the current round was better off without these two “experts”.

With CoD: Cold War, there will continue to be such crazy Gulag fights. Now the developers showed that Warzone and the new CoD are becoming closer than previously thought.

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So that you don’t deliver such “masterpieces”, we have some help for you here. In our article on 10 tips and tricks for Warzone, you will find all sorts of useful advice on how to quickly improve your skill and abilities in the Warzone. This way, you won’t even end up in the Gulag. Have fun reading!

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Even more free games for the PS5 launch – PS Plus Collection grows to 20 titles

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Owners of the PlayStation 5 with a PlayStation Plus subscription can look forward to even more free games at the launch of the new console. Sony is adding 2 more titles to the PS Plus Collection.

When will the PS5 be released? In Europe, including Germany, Sony’s next-gen console PlayStation 5 will launch on November 19, 2020 – just 3 weeks away.

And if you were able to secure a PS5 at launch and have an active PS Plus subscription, you can look forward to a cool bonus from Sony at the console’s launch.

What is the PS Plus Collection? All owners of the PlayStation 5 with a PS Plus subscription will receive from Sony the so-called PS Plus Collection – completely free of charge.

This bonus is essentially a collection of numerous top titles from the PS4 era, intended to sweeten the start on the new console for players. This should please many gamers, as not everyone finds something among the PS5 launch titles. This way, players will have a wide range of games to tackle right from the start.

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Days Gone is also included in the PS Plus Collection

All these games benefit on the PS5 from improved loading times and more stable frame rates thanks to the PS5 Game Boost.

Originally, the PS Plus Collection consisted of the following 18 titles:

  • God of War
  • Bloodborne
  • Monster Hunter World
  • Final Fantasy XV
  • Fallout 4
  • Mortal Kombat X
  • Uncharted 4
  • Ratchet & Clank
  • Days Gone
  • Until Dawn
  • Detroit: Become Human
  • Battlefield 1
  • Infamous: Second Son
  • Batman: Arkham Knight
  • The Last Guardian
  • The Last of Us Remastered
  • Persona 5
  • Resident Evil VII – Biohazard

So there should be something for almost every taste. Now, however, Sony has announced that the Collection will be expanded by 2 additional titles.

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What new games are being added? In addition to the 18 titles already available, there will be

  • Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – consisting of the popular platforming classics Crash Bandicoot, Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Warped
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Zombie Chronicles Edition – including the full game and the Zombie Chronicles expansion with 8 remastered versions of classic zombie maps

In total, PS5 owners with PS Plus will have 20 games available in the form of the PS Plus Collection.

When exactly will the PS Plus Collection be available? In the USA, Canada, Japan, and some other countries, the PS Plus Collection will launch on November 12. In Germany and other European countries, it will be available just like the PS5 on November 19.

By the way, in addition to the PS Plus Collection, the November lineup of PlayStation Plus also features a PS5 game for members for the first time: PS Plus November 2020: New monthly free games for PS4/PS5 are announced

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Genshin Impact: Where is Liben? His location at the Stone Gate

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Today, there is a lucrative treasure chest in Genshin Impact with little effort. We will tell you where to find the merchant Liben who gives it to you.

In Genshin Impact, the “Wonderful Wonderware” event is currently still ongoing. Players need to find a merchant who appears in different locations each day and rewards them with loot upon completing a task. We will tell you where to find the strange Liben today, on October 29th.

Where is Liben? Liben is in a different location every day. You will receive a pretty direct hint when you open the event window and “tear” the small seal there. Today, you can find him by the Stone Gate – that is an area in the north of Liyue. We have marked the exact position here on the map.

Here you can find Liben – clearly north of the Stone Gate inscription on the map.

When passing by, he is hard to miss.

Once you have found Liben, his position will be noted on the minimap today so you can quickly find him again.

For the past few days, there has also been a new Mona questline – you shouldn’t miss it!

What does Liben want? Like every day, Liben also wants some materials today, which can be farmed quite quickly. Today, you need to collect 10x Twilight Fruit for him. You can usually find them in large numbers on trees. You probably have several hundred in your inventory if you have been picking them up regularly.

Once you have found the 10 Twilight Fruits, simply return to Liben and hand them over to him. Then talk to him again to choose a loot box and open it.

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For 10 Twilight Fruits, there is a loot box – a more than fair deal.

What can be in the boxes? Each box always guarantees 30 Original Resin, the premium currency of Genshin Impact. In addition, there is a small selection of various useful items. These can be Mora, but also books to upgrade character talents or experience points for your heroes.

Besides that, exchanging the boxes is also part of the weekly “Battle Pass” challenges. If you collect 5 boxes from Liben, it will advance you significantly in the Battle Pass.

Anyone who has completed Liben’s tasks every day so far and continues to do so can open all 7 boxes and thus collect the maximum amount of rewards and Original Resin.

What did you have in your loot box today?

The event is bridging the last days until Patch 1.1 – which is expected to arrive in less than 2 weeks.

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Sony shows 4 unusual multiplayer games for PS5 – When will they come?

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Sony announced several unusual games for the PS5 today. What multiplayer games are included?

Overview of the games: Via Twitter, the official PlayStation account shared a brief summary of the games that can be expected on the PS5 over the coming weeks and months.

These are not huge triple-A hits, but rather some unusually intriguing games – and most of them offer a multiplayer component.

https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1321481922674102275?s=20

What kind of games have been announced? We present them to you here in the overview.

No Man’s Sky

No Man’s Sky has a rather long history: The game generated enormous expectations before its release, but then failed to meet them. However, instead of abandoning the game, it received update after update – and thus regained the favor of its players.

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In No Man’s Sky, you can explore the infinite expanses of space that are continuously generated. You can discover uncharted worlds, travel from planet to planet by spaceship, and encounter unusual creatures. And this will also be possible on PS5 – in an enhanced next-gen version. Those who already own the game can secure the upgrade for free and carry over their progress.

The new version is expected to utilize the haptic feedback of the DualSense controller, offer fuller worlds, and support a 32-player multiplayer. In addition, there will be quick loading times and 4K at 60FPS – if your TV can support it. Furthermore, there will be crossplay with all other versions.

When is it coming? The next-gen version of No Man’s Sky will be available at the console launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Temtem

Temtem made headlines early this year as “the Pokémon MMO” and exploded on Steam. It shares many parallels with the monster series. However, instead of catching Pokémon, you catch Temtem here – together with your friends.

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Until now, Temtem was only playable on PC; a console release is planned for 2021. However, the PS5 offers an exception: Temtem will be available in early access for PS5 this year. There you can visit 4 of the 6 islands and tackle the co-op campaign. Additionally, there will be matches against other trainers, character customization, and the furnishing of your own house.

When is it coming? Early access to Temtem on PS5 will be available from December 8.

Haven

Haven offers perhaps the most unusual premise from this lineup. You take on the role of a couple who has found a new home on a foreign planet. The trailer shows, among other things, how they glide over vast grasslands, fight against robots, and gather food.

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The game can be played solo or in couch co-op. You can support each other in combat, and there are various team attacks. Additionally, there are different dialogue options throughout the story, where you must agree on how to steer the narrative in co-op.

When is it coming? The game is set to be released on December 3 on PS5 – so even before the PS4 release in early 2021. It will be available on Xbox Series X from the same date in the Game Pass.

Tribes of Midgard

Tribes of Midgard is a survival action RPG that you can tackle together in co-op. As the name suggests, the game places you in a Nordic fantasy world.

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You play as a Viking and try to secure your survival. You can do this alone or in a clan with up to ten Vikings. The goal is to defend the seed of the tree Yggdrasil – and each night, you will face waves of enemies that want to harm the tree. Ragnarök is getting closer day by day, and the enemies will become stronger.

In the game, you can defeat enemies, collect resources, and explore the world. Your enemies include trolls, dark elves, wolves, and more. There are also the gigantic, unusual giants. These bosses will be the toughest challenge in the game and are said to represent a unique task each.

When is it coming? Tribes of Midgard has been announced for 2021 on PS5 and Steam – but a specific date has not yet been provided.

And what is Bugsnax?

The fifth game from the PS5 tweet is also quite unusual: The PS5 launch title Bugsnax is a bizarre-looking action-adventure. Here, you travel to a strangely resembling island, where living snacks roam freely. Encounters with crazy creatures are guaranteed.

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However, Bugsnax is currently a single-player game.

Nevertheless, it is likely to be an interesting title for many players who have had the luck to secure a PS5: It will be released as the first monthly PS5 game as part of PS Plus in November. It can be downloaded without any additional cost if you are already a customer of the online service.

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LoL: K/DA brings new song “MORE” – Enthusiastic at first glance with over 2 million listeners

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K/DA is the name of a virtual K-Pop band from League of Legends, where champions from the game perform music pieces. In 2018, the band had a huge viral hit, and a whole album is even announced for 2020. Now the single “MORE” has been released.

What kind of song is this? In “MORE”, besides the well-known band members Akali, Ahri, Evelynn, and Kai’Sa, the newest champion Seraphine also makes an appearance.

Unlike the song “The Baddest”, which was released in August, “MORE” is again more pop-oriented. A particularly interesting aspect is the mixture of English, Chinese, and Korean lyrics. At times, there is even a switch mid-sentence, but always in a way that sounds good and fluid.

In the description under the video, you can view the complete lyrics.

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How do the first reactions look like? The new song was released at 3:00 PM our time. In the first 4 hours, it was viewed more than 2.2 million times on YouTube.

Over 450,000 listeners gave it a thumbs up, while only about 6,700 gave it a thumbs down. In the comments, the song is praised for:

  • The high quality
  • The mix of languages
  • The successful video, which was also a criticism of the previous song

Particularly the section by Evelynn, sung by American Madison Beer, is showered with praise in the comments.

Where can you listen to the song? Besides YouTube, you can also listen to the new song on Spotify and Apple Music.

The first K/DA album is coming soon

The story behind the band: The band K/DA was originally created as an advertisement for new skins. In 2018, 4 champions received a customized look, featuring K-Pop outfits.

However, the song Popstars became a massive hit and has been viewed over 380 million times on YouTube. A hype developed around the group, which was revived by Riot Games in 2020.

What’s next for the band? On November 6, the first album – ALL/OUT – will be released. It is expected to include several new songs. However, it is not yet known how many exactly.

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The first album of the band will be released soon.

For LoL fans, especially the Worlds are likely to play an important role right now. In the final, two teams from China will face off. Why especially the teams from America are not successful is explained by one of the world champions from 2019.

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FIFA 21: TOTW 5 is now live – Brings strong card for Kimmich

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The new TOTW 5 (Team of the Week) in FIFA 21 has been released. Here you can find all the players who have earned a spot in the Team of the Week.

This is the TOTW: The Team of the Week features 23 football players every Wednesday who have earned a special card in FIFA 21 due to their real-life performances. The best players of the week then receive a so-called Inform card with improved stats.

When will TOTW 5 be released? TOTW 5 is available now – as of Wednesday, October 28 – in the game. The special cards will be available in packs from 7 PM and will remain there for a week. You can also get the cards on the Transfer Market or draw them as Player Picks from the Weekend League rewards.

FIFA 21: The Team of the Week (TOTW) 5 Overview

These are the best TOTW cards: The top card this week is Bayern player Joshua Kimmich with an overall rating of 89. The central midfielder is likely to be an asset for any Bundesliga team. Following him are strong Inform cards for David Silva (87), Luis Alberto (86), and Dortmund’s Guerreiro (86). Liverpool defender Joe Gomez also received a very exciting card (85).

Bayern’s top scorer Lewandowski is meanwhile missing from the TOTW – despite a hat-trick last weekend.

TOTW 5

Goalkeepers in TOTW 5:

  • GK: Lopes (85)
  • GK: Dragowski (81)

Defenders in TOTW 5:

  • LB: Guerreiro (86)
  • CB: Gomez (85)
  • RB: Ricardo Esgaio (82)
  • LB: Arbilla (81)
  • CB: Tverskov (77)

Midfielders in TOTW 5:

  • CM: David Silva (87)
  • CDM: Kimmich (89)
  • CM: Luis Alberto (86)
  • CM: Valverde (85)
  • CAM: Joao Pedro (82)
  • CM: Paulinho (85)
  • CM: Arnold (82)
  • CAM: Eikrem (81)

Forwards in TOTW 5:

  • ST: Zaha (85)
  • ST: Belotti (85)
  • ST: Ings (83)
  • ST: Nsame (82)
  • ST: Dia (79)
  • ST: Bamford (78)
  • ST: Traoré (76)
  • ST: Sergio Santos (76)

Which Bundesliga players are included? Alongside Kimmich and Guerreiro, Wolfsburg’s central midfielder Arnold is also featured in the fifth Team of the Week. However, there are no other players from the Bundesliga this week.

Instead, there are some strong cards from other leagues. Valverde, for instance, has recently been a favorite in the center for many FIFA players, and the TOTW card is likely to find many fans. Zaha has also received a strong forward card that boasts a lot of pace. And forward Belotti (83) could be an interesting option for Serie A teams.

Are you looking for strong players for your current Ultimate Team? Then you can find the currently most popular players in FUT and what makes them special here.

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CoD MW & Warzone: Update nerfs new JAK-12 and fixes Halloween exploit – Patch Notes

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In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and also in Warzone a new update has been released. The focus is on bug fixes and adjustments to the new weapon JAK-12. Additionally, there has been another playlist update.

What did the new update bring? The largest section of the new patch notes consists of various bug fixes:

  • A bug has been fixed that caused the code in Bunker 3 not to function as intended.
  • A bug with the riot shields has been fixed that occurred when a player received the pumpkin head after 3+ kills.
  • An exploit in Zombie Royale has been fixed. It is presumably the glitch that made players invisible.
  • The gas mask has been temporarily disabled in Warzone.
  • The “Snipers Only (TDM)” mode has been removed while a bug is being fixed. The mode will be replaced by “Gunfight – Snipers Only (3v3)”.
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The JAK-12 was a strong, but not overpowering shotgun.

What changes are there to the balance? Aside from the bug fixes, there were also balance adjustments to the new weapon JAK-12, which was introduced on October 15:

  • The movement speed and ADS speed with drum magazines has been reduced.
  • The fire rate with FRAG-12 ammunition has been reduced.
  • The description of the FRAG-12 ammunition has been adjusted.

These adjustments have even led to 2 of the 3 strongest setups for the new shotgun being nerfed. Even before, the JAK-12 was not the strongest shotgun in Modern Warfare.

What changed in the playlist? With the latest update, the playlists have been adjusted again:

  • In Warzone, the playlist “Monster Quads” is running.
  • In Multiplayer, the announced “Gunfight: Snipers Only” is running.

Additionally, the operator Ghost received the new “Grim Reaper” skin.

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The new playlists.

Currently, the Halloween event is still running in both games. There you can get new cosmetics, a new game mode, jump scares, and many more special features. The event runs until November 3. There are also new details about the integration of Warzone with Cold War.

The way Halloween is currently running is unique for the “Call of Duty” series. It also convinces MeinMMO author and CoD fan Maik Schneider, despite some flaws:

Halloween in CoD Warzone is the best event that ever ruined my matches

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