In a 13-minute developer gameplay, Bethesda showcases new impressions of the C.A.M.P. shelters coming in December for Fallout 76. MeinMMO has analyzed the video for you and provides insights into the new mechanics.
In a new video, the developers have shown how this looks in detail. They explained how you can obtain the Vaults and what you can actually do with them.
The full video from Bethesda’s YouTube channel is embedded here for you:
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Why C.A.M.P. shelters are special: In personal Vaults, “snapping” while building can be turned off, meaning the snapping of parts together. This allows objects to be placed floating in the air or built overlapping.
This results in an unprecedented freedom when building your own Vault in Fallout 76. However, the snapping is not permanently turned off but can be flexibly activated through the building menu.
According to Bethesda, it is very important to give players maximum freedom in designing the shelters. Each of the three shelters has an independent building limit. Those who own two or more shelters can also place the entrance to the next shelter in the previous one.
You can set up this stylish Vault door in your Camp or in other shelters.
Hence, no switch to the C.A.M.P. is necessary to transition from the utility shelter to the Vault atrium. The three underground dwellings are persistent, meaning they are available on every server.
How Shelters differ from C.A.M.P.s: There are three different shelters: the Supply Room, the Foyer, and the Atrium. Each player can own all three simultaneously.
The three different shelters are empty rooms, with the basic design predetermined. With the detached building limit and disabled snapping, you can let your creativity flow. In the developer gameplay, Aspen Clark – Associate Designer at Bethesda – talked about some of the most creative shelters that players have created on the PTS. The highlights were:
A complete Space Ship
A Pirate Ship
A Jump’n’Run Course
A Death Run Shelter that triggers deadly traps through sensors
However, these were not showcased. He emphasized that the shelters should help every player express their creativity – even if it means there’s only a window with a horror clown behind it in the shelter.
A single window as a Vault? If you like it …
Shelters differ from C.A.M.P.s in that they are instantiated and persistent. Moreover, all items can be placed freely and the budget can be set much higher in instances than on the regular map. Dan Nanni – Lead Designer at Bethesda, stated in the video that the budget per shelter can be up to 50% higher compared to C.A.M.P.s. The freedoms for Fallout 76 players thus reach a completely new dimension.
Bethesda fundamentally changes the building system
How building personal Vaults has been simplified: Repairing your own C.A.M.P. can sometimes be complicated. In personal Vaults, there is a control panel that automatically repairs damaged objects when enough junk is available. Furthermore, it is possible via the control panel to delete the entire shelter and start building from scratch.
With the aforementioned optional snapping, it is possible to build completely new and never-before-seen accommodations.
Most functions can be controlled via the control panel.
How the unlocking of your Shelters will work: To succeed in creating a home underground and in your own Vault, you must complete a quest. The hints for this can be found at every station in Appalachia.
At bulletin boards in the station buildings, there are posters that initiate the quest “Home Expansion”. This quest leads you north, where you will find the entrance to the Vault Supply Room.
In doing so, you will also receive a little history about the background. Those familiar with the dark history of Nuclear Winter may find some connections here.
The future of Fallout 76
In an interview with MeinMMO author and Fallout expert Benedict Grothaus, Project Lead Jeff Gardiner and Lead Quest Designer Brianna Schneider discuss how the game is changing with the current update One Wasteland, what the future holds, and how the development of the update helps make upcoming content even better.
In FIFA 21, the servers appear to be down again. Players are having trouble getting into the game. Additionally, the web app is experiencing issues.We will reveal the current status.
Update, 31.10. 10:00 AM: The servers seem to be running smoothly again, and players can log back into FIFA 21 Ultimate Team.
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What’s going on? Just like last week, at the release of the first Rulebreakers team, the FIFA servers are having problems again this Friday evening. This time, coinciding with the release of Rulebreakers Team 2.
These are the problems: Some players are reporting on Twitter and reddit (via reddit) that they are having connection difficulties. They are unable to log into FIFA 21’s online services or use the web app.
Additionally, there are players who can get into Ultimate Team, but are immediately kicked from a match, making it impossible to play.
Another issue seems to be that the game just crashes in the menu:
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Not everyone is having problems: Apparently, this time not all FIFA players are affected by the outage. Reports are increasing from players who can get into the game without any issues and also participate in matches.
EA servers down again for event and Weekend League
Again for the event: Currently, the Weekend League and the Rulebreakers event are taking place in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. It is quite possible that a large influx is responsible for the server issues.
If the servers should go down for longer periods again, then an extension of the FUT Champions Weekend League seems realistic. This has already been the case in the last two weeks.
Here you will find tips for the Weekend League, so you can get as many wins as possible when the servers are back online.
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) will soon receive its final DLC for 2020. This will introduce the city of Markarth, known to many from Skyrim. We will show you how beautiful the new Markarth is and how much Skyrim is contained within it.
When is Markarth coming? The final DLC of the current ESO chapter “The Black Heart of Skyrim” is upcoming. It will be called “Markarth” and will be released on November 2nd for PC and on November 10th for the Xbox One and PS4 consoles.
Since that’s just around the corner, it’s time to take another look at the new map. To be precise, the new city of Markarth, after which the DLC is named. And it is truly impressive.
From the very beginning of the current ESO chapter, the similarities of the new map to Skyrim were obvious. And that shouldn’t change for the finale. With the city of Markarth, a very popular region from Skyrim comes to the MMORPG ESO.
And the implementation of the city is not only true to the original but also breathtakingly beautiful. Anyone who enjoys castle romance, rocks, and waterfalls will definitely get their money’s worth here.
Intricate columns and waterfalls characterize Markarth
What is Markarth? The city of Markarth was originally built by the Dwemer. This race is known as dwarves, and you can see that in Markarth – the city resembles a dwarven fortress in the mountain.
This location was chosen because of the ore and water supplies. The dwarves were able to utilize these resources for their forges and smelters. The water was used for cooling or for supplying the inhabitants.
What about Markarth in ESO? According to the developers, Markarth in the time of ESO is occupied by the Bretons. And this is also reflected in the appearance of the city. The Bretons deemed the fortress too weak and reinforced everything with wood.
Even the entrance to Markarth is reinforced with pointed wooden pillars
Additionally, the Markarth in ESO is significantly younger than the Skyrim version. ESO takes place in the 6th century of the 2nd era, while Skyrim is set in the 3rd century of the 4th era. Hence, there are over 800 years between the two versions of Markarth.
This time difference is also visible, even though the developers have remained very true to Markarth from Skyrim.
800 Years Leave Their Mark
How similar are the cities? Markarth has been shaped by wars and other conflicts over the 800 years. It has experienced civil wars and the re-capture by the Nords. And all these conflicts as well as the decay over time naturally change the city.
Many of these changes are visible in the comparison between Skyrim and ESO. The basic city, however, is the same in both games. The layout and the buildings are almost identical.
Markarth in Skyrim (left) and ESO (right)
What are the Differences? Generally, Markarth in ESO is of course somewhat better preserved, and this does not refer to the graphics. The much younger city is characterized by wood that the Bretons have used to build barricades.
800 years later, in Skyrim, the stone is visibly eroded and partially covered in moss. Destroyed parts of the city have been replaced by wooden walkways and columns. The overgrown romantic tree columns from ESO are missing in Skyrim; there, the vegetation is much wilder.
Of course, some of this is also due to the graphics. For example, the details on the arches and other embellishments are more pronounced in ESO. Although Skyrim also has its own charming little details.
A detailed comparison of the two versions of Markarth can be seen in the following video:
All in all, it can be said that Skyrim-Markarth is a well-aged version of the city from ESO. Or rather, that ESO-Markarth is a faithful young version of Skyrim that offers a great atmosphere.
The developers have remained close to the original from Skyrim and create a realistic impression of the city. Time and wars have taken their toll on Skyrim-Markarth. However, the city is well recognizable in ESO and should evoke some nostalgia for many.
What do you think of the parallels between ESO and Skyrim? MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn found plenty of Skyrim in ESO even before the current chapter. Do you feel the same way and are you looking forward to the new areas?
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Today, on November 30th, Xur is visiting in Destiny 2. Where will the exotic vendor with the noodle face settle this time? And what exotics does he have for you this weekend? Read here everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.
What’s happening in Destiny 2? There are less than 2 weeks until the release of Beyond Light. Bungie is preparing you for the long-awaited expansion with the official launch trailer.
But today, Xur is coming by, and we will take a closer look at his inventory.
All info about Xur on October 30, 2020 – PS4, PC, Xbox One, Google Stadia
This is Xur time: Today, due to the time change, Xur will appear at 6:00 PM for the first time again. He appears on a random planet and offers his inventory to the Guardians there. He will disappear again at the weekly reset on November 3rd at 6:00 PM.
What does Xur have in store this time?
Does the exotic vendor have gear with high overall values on sale this weekend? Or a coveted exotic weapon?
We will examine his inventory and reveal to you what he is selling.
Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend
Xur’s position: You can find the noodle face this weekend on Titan in the area “The Rig”.
Xur’s location on Titan
Xur’s inventory from October 30th to November 3rd – All exotics at a glance
Nevertheless, she now belongs to the few who have received a “multi-year exclusive contract” with Twitch, at least among the few of whom we know.
This is what the gallery of the Loaded agency looked like in December 2019.
One advantage is certainly: Anne Munition has an excellent agency. She is one of the showcases of the agency “Loaded.” They have provided substantial contracts to several big Twitch streamers in recent years.
In December 2019, Loaded was promoting with 6 streamers:
Of those, 5 have since signed substantial exclusive contracts with Twitch: shroud, LIRIK, summit1g, Ninja, and TimTheTatman
Anne Munition is now the last of the six to receive such an exclusive contract
In the current image of Loaded, TimTheTatman and Ninja are missing: They have apparently left the agency. In return, DrLupo and JackCourageJD have joined the 6. Lupo has an exclusive deal with Twitch, Courage one with YouTube.
This is the new image: CouRage and DrLupo instead of Ninja and TimTheTatman
Whoever wants an exclusive contract probably needs to be nice
Putting the agency aside: Anne Munition appears to be a streamer as Twitch envisions. Twitch states: Anne Munition’s channel and her presence on Twitch show the basic idea of Twitch: A place where a community can grow and develop with meaningful conversations and a beautiful online environment.
This path has already brought her some sponsor deals with hardware developers and Red Bull, and now also one of the coveted “multi-year exclusive deals.”
Overall, it seems that at Twitch, mainly “nice and well-behaved streamers”, who are considered brand-safe, receive exclusive contracts. Controversial streamers tend not to receive them: DrDisrespect was a major exception, which did not end well.
Even huge Twitch streamers like Tfue or xQc do not have an exclusive contract with Twitch, as far as we know.
Many more followers than Anne Munition, but also much more trouble: Alinity.
The streamer Alinity has almost double the viewers as Anne Munition, but seems to be far from a Twitch contract. Alinity often makes headlines for controversies.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
In the current image of Loaded, TimTheTatman and Ninja are missing: They have apparently left the agency. In return, DrLupo and JackCourageJD have joined the 6. Lupo has an exclusive deal with Twitch, Courage one with YouTube.
This is the new image: CouRage and DrLupo instead of Ninja and TimTheTatman
Whoever wants an exclusive contract probably needs to be nice
Putting the agency aside: Anne Munition appears to be a streamer as Twitch envisions. Twitch states: Anne Munition’s channel and her presence on Twitch show the basic idea of Twitch: A place where a community can grow and develop with meaningful conversations and a beautiful online environment.
This path has already brought her some sponsor deals with hardware developers and Red Bull, and now also one of the coveted “multi-year exclusive deals.”
Overall, it seems that at Twitch, mainly “nice and well-behaved streamers”, who are considered brand-safe, receive exclusive contracts. Controversial streamers tend not to receive them: DrDisrespect was a major exception, which did not end well.
Even huge Twitch streamers like Tfue or xQc do not have an exclusive contract with Twitch, as far as we know.
Many more followers than Anne Munition, but also much more trouble: Alinity.
The streamer Alinity has almost double the viewers as Anne Munition, but seems to be far from a Twitch contract. Alinity often makes headlines for controversies.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
Nevertheless, she now belongs to the few who have received a “multi-year exclusive contract” with Twitch, at least among the few of whom we know.
This is what the gallery of the Loaded agency looked like in December 2019.
One advantage is certainly: Anne Munition has an excellent agency. She is one of the showcases of the agency “Loaded.” They have provided substantial contracts to several big Twitch streamers in recent years.
In December 2019, Loaded was promoting with 6 streamers:
Of those, 5 have since signed substantial exclusive contracts with Twitch: shroud, LIRIK, summit1g, Ninja, and TimTheTatman
Anne Munition is now the last of the six to receive such an exclusive contract
In the current image of Loaded, TimTheTatman and Ninja are missing: They have apparently left the agency. In return, DrLupo and JackCourageJD have joined the 6. Lupo has an exclusive deal with Twitch, Courage one with YouTube.
This is the new image: CouRage and DrLupo instead of Ninja and TimTheTatman
Whoever wants an exclusive contract probably needs to be nice
Putting the agency aside: Anne Munition appears to be a streamer as Twitch envisions. Twitch states: Anne Munition’s channel and her presence on Twitch show the basic idea of Twitch: A place where a community can grow and develop with meaningful conversations and a beautiful online environment.
This path has already brought her some sponsor deals with hardware developers and Red Bull, and now also one of the coveted “multi-year exclusive deals.”
Overall, it seems that at Twitch, mainly “nice and well-behaved streamers”, who are considered brand-safe, receive exclusive contracts. Controversial streamers tend not to receive them: DrDisrespect was a major exception, which did not end well.
Even huge Twitch streamers like Tfue or xQc do not have an exclusive contract with Twitch, as far as we know.
Many more followers than Anne Munition, but also much more trouble: Alinity.
The streamer Alinity has almost double the viewers as Anne Munition, but seems to be far from a Twitch contract. Alinity often makes headlines for controversies.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
The streamer Anne Munition (30) has received an exclusive contract with Twitch. With around 630,000 followers, she doesn’t have a huge channel, but apparently does a lot right. A special advantage: She is with exactly the agency where exclusive contracts are plentiful.
This is Anne Munition: The streamer has been on Twitch for more than 6 years. In the last 90 days, she primarily played the hardcore shooter “Escape from Tarkov.” Otherwise, Anne Munition likes to play shooters: Looking back over the past year, you can see her in Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Apex Legends.
In an interview with Forbes, the 30-year-old American says:
She started with Twitch in 2014
After 2 months, she became a partner – from then on, you can make some money with Twitch
After a year, she quit her job, as she saw a prospect for “Twitch as a breadwinner.” She felt the channel was big enough
She emphasizes how much work she puts into her channel and how hard she works to provide the best content for her viewers
In her interview with Forbes, she highlights how important it was for her over the years to build a healthy community. Anne Munition emphasizes the importance of social etiquette. She wants to provide a place where everyone feels comfortable.
Ranked 345 on Twitch – Yet an Exclusive Contract
This is what makes the exclusive contract special: Most exclusive contracts distributed to streamers have gone to people in the top 20 on Twitch in terms of viewer counts and follower numbers. Anne Munition is far from this region (via sullygnome):
Anne Munition has 628,358 followers. This places her at rank 345 on Twitch. That’s actually not very high.
On average, 1,406 people watch her – placing her at rank 3,897 on Twitch in the last 90 days. Again, not very high.
In front of her are many people with more viewers and more followers.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
In the current image of Loaded, TimTheTatman and Ninja are missing: They have apparently left the agency. In return, DrLupo and JackCourageJD have joined the 6. Lupo has an exclusive deal with Twitch, Courage one with YouTube.
This is the new image: CouRage and DrLupo instead of Ninja and TimTheTatman
Whoever wants an exclusive contract probably needs to be nice
Putting the agency aside: Anne Munition appears to be a streamer as Twitch envisions. Twitch states: Anne Munition’s channel and her presence on Twitch show the basic idea of Twitch: A place where a community can grow and develop with meaningful conversations and a beautiful online environment.
This path has already brought her some sponsor deals with hardware developers and Red Bull, and now also one of the coveted “multi-year exclusive deals.”
Overall, it seems that at Twitch, mainly “nice and well-behaved streamers”, who are considered brand-safe, receive exclusive contracts. Controversial streamers tend not to receive them: DrDisrespect was a major exception, which did not end well.
Even huge Twitch streamers like Tfue or xQc do not have an exclusive contract with Twitch, as far as we know.
Many more followers than Anne Munition, but also much more trouble: Alinity.
The streamer Alinity has almost double the viewers as Anne Munition, but seems to be far from a Twitch contract. Alinity often makes headlines for controversies.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
Nevertheless, she now belongs to the few who have received a “multi-year exclusive contract” with Twitch, at least among the few of whom we know.
This is what the gallery of the Loaded agency looked like in December 2019.
One advantage is certainly: Anne Munition has an excellent agency. She is one of the showcases of the agency “Loaded.” They have provided substantial contracts to several big Twitch streamers in recent years.
In December 2019, Loaded was promoting with 6 streamers:
Of those, 5 have since signed substantial exclusive contracts with Twitch: shroud, LIRIK, summit1g, Ninja, and TimTheTatman
Anne Munition is now the last of the six to receive such an exclusive contract
In the current image of Loaded, TimTheTatman and Ninja are missing: They have apparently left the agency. In return, DrLupo and JackCourageJD have joined the 6. Lupo has an exclusive deal with Twitch, Courage one with YouTube.
This is the new image: CouRage and DrLupo instead of Ninja and TimTheTatman
Whoever wants an exclusive contract probably needs to be nice
Putting the agency aside: Anne Munition appears to be a streamer as Twitch envisions. Twitch states: Anne Munition’s channel and her presence on Twitch show the basic idea of Twitch: A place where a community can grow and develop with meaningful conversations and a beautiful online environment.
This path has already brought her some sponsor deals with hardware developers and Red Bull, and now also one of the coveted “multi-year exclusive deals.”
Overall, it seems that at Twitch, mainly “nice and well-behaved streamers”, who are considered brand-safe, receive exclusive contracts. Controversial streamers tend not to receive them: DrDisrespect was a major exception, which did not end well.
Even huge Twitch streamers like Tfue or xQc do not have an exclusive contract with Twitch, as far as we know.
Many more followers than Anne Munition, but also much more trouble: Alinity.
The streamer Alinity has almost double the viewers as Anne Munition, but seems to be far from a Twitch contract. Alinity often makes headlines for controversies.
This doesn’t seem to be a streamer that Twitch considers “the epitome of the platform”:
A livestream about Pokémon trading cards ended in a disaster. Booster packs were purchased for $375,000 and opened live on the stream.
Why spend $375,000 on Pokémon cards? The trading card game for Pokémon started in 1999 and is still popular among collectors today. The rarer the card, the higher the value, of course.
On the YouTube channel of Dumb Money LIVE, players opened the presumably most expensive Pokémon box with cards from the first edition. The high price was due to the box supposedly being sold as unopened and intact. So these should be card packs from the very first edition that have never been opened. Collectors’ hearts should race at this.
The cards were intended to be resold next year and the proceeds donated to charity, explains theguardian.com.
Why it turned into a disaster
The seller of the boxes explained: “The owner of the box supposedly bought three of the boxes when he was a child. They have been in the gun safe since then.
After opening the seal, the mood in the stream quickly changed from “excited” to “disappointed/angry”. Because it turned out that the offer was rotten. People in the stream noticed: The box had been opened before, the card packs inside as well. The whole thing had then been resealed with foil. They had fallen for a fake.
Here you can see the entire reaction in the recorded live stream – If the video doesn’t jump to the point automatically, fast forward to 35 minutes and 40 seconds.
So it continued: They quickly called the seller and explained the issue of the resealed pack:
“We literally opened the pack live, and they are resealed packs again. It is the Base Set 2 mixed in, half of it is from the 1st edition. But they are all resealed, this is absolutely unacceptable. How are you taking care of this right now?”
They agreed to receive another box from the seller for opening. But it must be thoroughly checked first to exclude such gross errors.
In Pokémon GO on Saturday, October 31, the Raid Day with Alolan Marowak begins. We provide you with an overview of the best counters, the move Shadow Bone, and more information.
What happens on Saturday? As part of the Halloween event in Pokémon GO, the Raid Day with Alolan Marowak takes place. During this event, Alolan Marowak Raids will appear on all Gyms between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
To make the most of this event, you need some information about Alolan Marowak. We provide you with tips to maximize your experience.
The best counters against Alolan Marowak
Use these types: Alolan Marowak is of the Fire and Ghost types. It has weaknesses to Water, Ground, Dark, Ghost, and Rock. So you have a lot of Pokémon to choose from.
These are the best Pokémon: The following 10 Pokémon are the best counters against Alolan Marowak:
Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Darkrai with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball
Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Stone Edge
Kricketune with Dark Pulse and Crabhammer
Kingler with Bubble and Crabhammer
Kyogre with Waterfall and Surf
Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Giratina (Altered Forme) with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
In addition to the “regular” Pokémon, some Mega Evolutions are also strong. These include Gengar, Blastoise, and Houndoom. So you should consider mega-evolving these Pokémon for the Raid Day.
How many players are needed? Alolan Marowak can usually be defeated solo. However, if Niantic upgrades the Raid Boss for the event, you may need a teammate. But currently, that is not necessary.
Shiny Alolan Marowak
Is there a Shiny Alolan Marowak? Yes, there has been this Shiny form in the game for some time. You will also be able to find it on Raid Day. Alolan Marowak appears bluish in its Shiny form, distinguishing it from the regular Alolan Marowak.
What are the chances of getting a Shiny? Normally, the Shiny chance here is about 1 in 50. In the past, the Shiny chances were always higher on Raid Days.
So you can expect that the chance is higher this time as well. In the last events, it was about 1 in 10.
You can do 5 Raids at no cost. Additionally, you also receive 3 free Remote Raid Passes, which you can save for later.
There are free passes that you should grab.
Are Raids of Alolan Marowak worth it? If you enjoy battling in PvP and don’t yet have a suitable Alolan Marowak for that, you should take advantage of the Raid Day. Especially due to the move Shadow Bone, which the Pokémon learns exclusively on Raid Day, it will be even more useful for the PvP League.
Regardless of the PvP League, Alolan Marowak is not useful. Its stats are simply too weak, and the competition is too strong.
However, if you are still looking for the Shiny, this might be the right opportunity. The chances are good that you’ll get a Shiny on Raid Day.
Use these tips: If you want to do many Raids on Raid Day, you need to plan wisely. Here are some suitable tips:
Play where there are many Gyms
Many Gyms mean many Raids. It doesn’t help much if you wander around in your village.
Ask friends for Remote Raids
If you can’t get out of your village, friends can help you. They can invite you to Remote Raids and you can easily do the Raids from your sofa.
Planning your route is crucial
If you have a route planned in advance, you’ll be faster on Raid Day. Try to avoid passing the same Gym twice. Walk in a way that allows you to hit as many Gyms as possible.
Battle while walking
As soon as you’re fighting in a Raid, you can start walking. You can defeat the boss while walking and already reach the next Gym. This saves a lot of time.
Small groups save time and are safer
Being with only 2-3 players is significantly more effective. More trainers can slow you down and can be more dangerous during the Corona crisis.
Always keep this in mind: In all considerations, you should also take the Corona crisis into account. Always make sure to maintain enough distance during Raids and adhere to the rules regarding the number of households. 20 players are not recommended and also unnecessary in these times.
Maybe we’ll be lucky and soon see the return of the Corona bonuses that Niantic recently removed:
Patch 1.1 of Genshin Impact is coming. The developers have now revealed numerous details – including 4 new playable characters.
The developer miHoYo has finally revealed many details about the upcoming Patch 1.1 of Genshin Impact. We will tell you what to expect in the update and what new activities you can undertake in Teyvat. There are numerous new characters, the continuation of the story, and even a new weekly boss, where there is bound to be great loot again.
What story content is coming? The patch will conclude the main storyline surrounding the region of Liyue and bring it to a temporary end. The Traveler has thus far gathered some allies in order to investigate the mysterious incidents surrounding the Geo Archon. The story previously ended with an invitation for a personal meeting, which has yet to be accepted. With the patch, this will become possible, and this storyline will be brought to a close, culminating in a boss fight.
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During this, more details about the mysterious Adepti will also be brought to light, who were responsible for the construction and protection of Liyue along with the Geo Archon.
“Distant Stars” event makes Fischl free
New seasonal event: The “Distant Stars” event will take place as a new event. The event will last for two weeks and aims to encourage players to use the multiplayer mode to prevent a “great danger” threatening Teyvat. According to the trailer, stars are falling all over the world, bringing doom with them. Those who complete the challenges will be showered with rewards – details are not yet available.
Fischl will be free: What’s particularly cool about the “Distant Stars” event is that players can earn the character Fischl. She is considered one of the top characters currently leading many tier lists. Unlocking and finally being able to play her will be a highlight of the update for many players.
Fischl, the “Princess of Condemnation” – she will be free soon.
4 new characters through Wishes
4 new characters are coming: In total, four new characters will come into play, available through the Wishes system. These are Zhongli and Childe (both 5-star), who players probably already know from the storyline. The two 4-star characters are Diona and Xinyan.
It’s annoying if you like German words, but your promotional font doesn’t contain a suitable “ä”.
Reputation system with cool bonuses: Also new is the city reputation system, a kind of reputation system. Over several stages, rewards are unlocked while reputation in the cities of Mondstadt and Liyue continues to grow. New skins for the glider are on the way, as well as discounts in the respective city. Further rewards include:
Portable teleportation points
Portable stoves to cook on the go
Resonance stones to locate missing Anemoculus and Geoculus items
Treasure compasses that lead to undiscovered chests
New weekly boss: In addition to Devalin and the challenge of the great wolf, there will be a new third boss that you can defeat once a week to score great loot. Bosses are one of the best sources for strong loot in Genshin Impact, such as coveted 5-star artifacts – so more of them is always a good thing.
When does Patch 1.1 come out? Patch 1.1 is scheduled for release on November 11, which is just over a week away. The update will go live on all platforms simultaneously. With the release of the patch, the game will also shortly thereafter be available on PlayStation 5 – even though it will only be released here a week later.
In summary, the patch will thus bring most of what has already been leaked in advance.
In Fortnite, dataminers have found a mysterious currency in the data. Will this be a new way to “purchase” weapons and items in the game? We will show you what has been found.
What has been found? The dataminer HYPEX discovered a new type of item or currency called “Wad” in Fortnite’s data after the last update. According to the leaker, these are supposed to come in stacks and a safe should also be found, as was presumably planned.
What could this find mean?Back in Season 3 – Chapter 1, vending machines were introduced. These were scattered all over the map, and you could trade various weapons and items for materials there. The higher the rarity of the items in the machine, the more materials you had to “pay”.
If such a currency were to be introduced, the vending machines might return in a changed form. Instead of materials, you would have to pay with “Wads” to obtain a cool item from the machine.
Will the vending machines return in a changed form?
When might the new item arrive? Since this is just a leak for now, it is still unknown what exactly the item will be, how it will work, and when it will be released.
However, if this theory does turn out to be true, it would be a larger change that could influence gameplay. Such major changes are more likely to happen at the start of a season. We will see if this is expected in the new Season 5.
The business report from Activision Blizzard for Q3 2020 is here. There are statements about WoW, Hearthstone, Overwatch, and Diablo Immortal. Player numbers are also mentioned. Notably, the MMORPG classic World of Warcraft is said to be doing exceptionally well. And Diablo Immortal will finally launch.
Source of the information: Activision Blizzard has published its quarterly report for Q3 (via investor.activion).
The results are better than expected. This is mainly attributed to Call of Duty: The combination of Mobile, the free-to-play game Warzone, and Modern Warfare is very impressive. Such a thing has never been seen before, they joyfully announce.
These are the major revenue drivers: Activision Blizzard is particularly proud of 3 brands. They have 3 game series, each generating over a billion US dollars in revenue per year:
Call of Duty – with Mobile, Modern Warfare, and Warzone
World of Warcraft – with the retail MMORPG and with Classic
and Candy Crush – with candies and microtransactions
The essential facts about Blizzard’s 4 game series.
More pre-sales of Shadowlands than for any expansion before
This is how it looks for WoW: Blizzard has a total of 30 million active users per month calculated for Q3. An active user is counted as someone who logs into any Blizzard game at least once in a month.
World of Warcraft is expected to have the same numbers in 2020 as in 2019. The game has “remained stable”. This is surprising, because the hype around WoW Classic was so great in 2019. If the player count remained stable from 2019 to 2020, it is a great success for Blizzard, as they managed to convert the more short-term hype into long-term success.
It is further stated that the “engagement with the game series” is at the highest level before an expansion appeared in the last 10 years. For Shadowlands, there were more pre-sales than for any other expansion.
Apparently, Shadowlands is extremely well-received. This seems to be something many are looking forward to. Normally, activity in WoW before an expansion hits a low point. However, this low point in 2020 is particularly high:
Player numbers for Overwatch at 10 million per month
This is how other Blizzard games are doing: Hearthstone grew in Q3 when compared to 2019. The “Battlegrounds” mode is well-received, Blizzard reports.
Overwatch had 10 million active users monthly in the third quarter, four years after release. The shooter continues to thrive, even though the development pace has slowed significantly.
People have been waiting for the launch of Diablo Immortal since 2018.
Diablo Immortal is finally set to start testing
This is what Blizzard is doing next: It is said that the teams are internally working on “multiple products in the Diablo game series.” This apparently refers to Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal. External tests for the mobile game are supposed to start soon. So we might really be able to play it soon.
WoW is still doing great more than 15 years after its release. WoW is probably the most important and influential MMORPG ever in the West. However, during its long reign, it has always been challenged by new, younger MMORPGs:
Since the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War in August, diligent “Easter Egg” hunters have been solving puzzles that continually provide gifts for other CoDs. Now all quests are solved, and as a conclusion, there are a total of 25 items for Cold War, Warzone, Modern Warfare, and CoD Mobile.
The homepage “PawnTakesPawn.com” (Pawn takes Pawn) hid the first proper trailer for the new Call of Duty: Cold War and continued to present many surprises. The first Zombie mode teaser could also be found on this page, and you can secure various cosmetics if you register on the site and collect achievements:
Now it seems that the hidden puzzles on the site have finally been completely solved, and as a reward, there’s a nice pile of cosmetics for all players. MeinMMO shows you how to access the free items.
Pawntakespawn.com gives away 25 items for 4 CoDs
How do I get the items? If you haven’t claimed any of the skins yet, you need accounts on the following sites:
After that, you need to link your accounts so that the rewards can be assigned to you. Hover the mouse over your name in the top right corner and select “Linked Accounts” from the menu that opens.
Now go through the following steps to secure your cosmetics:
Now you should have received the achievement “Dead Draw”
Click on Achievements in the top right corner
Under the achievement, you will see “Click here to claim your reward.” – Click on it to receive your codes
Under the code, you will find the links that will take you to the websites to redeem the gifts
In total, you will receive 3 codes: one for CoD MW & Warzone, one for Cold War, and even a few items for the mobile shooter Call of Duty: Mobile. Enter the codes, and as soon as you log in to the corresponding games, the cosmetics will be available to you.
What is being given away? Everything from weapon skins to calling cards is included:
For CoD MW & Warzone, there’s a weapon blueprint, a chopper skin, a talisman, and 5 sprays, calling cards, and emblems each
For Cold War, there’s a talisman and a calling card in the zombie look
CoD Mobile offers a weapon, calling card, an avatar, a spray, and a frame
Players of Warzone will particularly benefit by receiving a total of 18 items that cannot be obtained otherwise.
AMD presented its new graphics cards, the RX 6000 series or “Big Navi,” on October 29. Especially PC gamers can be pleased about this, as Nvidia now faces competition in the high-end market again.
On October 29, 2020, AMD officially unveiled its new Radeon graphics cards, the RX 6800, RX 6800 XT, and RX 6900 XT . This made it clear to PC gamers that the manufacturer intends to offer graphics cards in the high-end market again. This was also supported by corresponding benchmarks and comparisons to Nvidia’s current 3000 series.
The benchmarks and data promise a great success for AMD so far. And all PC gamers are likely to benefit from this success in the long run – whether they buy an AMD or a Nvidia graphics card. Because for PC players, this offers various advantages:
AMD is again offering GPUs in the high-end range, giving customers a larger selection.
The success of AMD means renewed competition for Nvidia. This should lead to lower prices in the long run.
AMD’s success helps lower graphics card prices
In 2019, the market research institute Trendforce expected significantly rising prices for graphics cards in 2020 (via GameStar.de). Nvidia has a reputation among many gamers for being able to demand high prices for hardware in the high-end market. This is because there was a lack of competition for Nvidia in this area, allowing the company to offer its graphics cards at high prices.
In 2019, AMD had initially reoriented itself in the mid-range with the RX 5000 series. Nvidia then countered with its Super graphics cards. (via GameStar.de) Upon launch, AMD directly lowered the prices of the Radeon RX 5700 XT and the 5700 by $50 and $30, respectively, and is now roughly $100 below the RTX 2060 Super, which initially cost $419. Nvidia charged $529 for its RTX 2070 Super at release (via GameStar.de).
So far: Until now, Nvidia offered the best performance but also charged corresponding prices for it. AMD had always taken the route of price, offering its graphics cards at lower prices than the competition, and was always regarded as a good price-performance option. Thus, AMD intentionally set its RX 5000 series significantly lower than the competition.
Nvidia correctly assesses competition: However, Nvidia took a different approach with the release of the RTX 3080. For a long time, the prices and performance were not known. At release, Nvidia set the prices lower than usual, thus undercutting its own expensive high-end model, the RTX 2080 Ti.
With the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, Nvidia has introduced two new high-end cards. By now, the RTX 3070 is also available.
New competition in the high-end sector?
So far: If you wanted the strongest and fastest graphics card, you had to go for Nvidia in the high-end sector, as AMD simply couldn’t provide an alternative.
What is changing right now? With AMD’s presentation on October 29, it is now clear that Nvidia’s concerns were not entirely unfounded. According to official benchmarks, AMD’s RX 6800 XT can easily compete with the RTX 3080 while also offering significantly more video memory for a slightly lower price. This increases AMD’s pressure on Nvidia.
For interested gamers looking for an upgrade, the selection is now larger, as they essentially have to choose between two graphics cards:
They can either opt for AMD’s new Radeon RX 6800 XT, which is the direct competitor to Nvidia’s strongest gaming graphics card, the GeForce RTX 3080. However, buyers will get a weaker ray tracing performance; Nvidia performs better here.
Or they can go for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, which offers only 10 GB of video memory, which could become tight for 4K in the long run. Here, AMD currently offers 16 GB of memory. However, there has already been speculation that Nvidia may give the RTX 3080 a memory upgrade.
AMD aims to surpass Nvidia’s RTX 3090 with its new RX 6900 XT.
Why gamers benefit from AMD’s success
The impact of AMD’s success on Nvidia is already visible in the release of the GeForce RTX 3070. Many testers are already saying that there has never been so much performance for just 500 euros. This is likely also thanks to AMD, as the prices for new graphics cards are lower than before, especially if AMD can manage to have enough graphics cards available at launch.
This is how users see it: In various forums, users are discussing AMD’s recent presentation, and many share this view. For example, Nik_P writes in the AMD subreddit:
That AMD is competitive and RDNA2 [AMD’s new generation] is being adopted everywhere means a healthier technological landscape for PC gaming and less reliance on manufacturers. Good for us.
I am really looking forward to seeing the next generation of AMD’s and what Nvidia and Intel will do now. AMD is serious competition for top-tier gaming performance.
Will graphics cards be available at launch? The most important question now is whether AMD will have enough copies of its new graphics cards available at launch to satisfy buyer interest.
According to a patent, the PlayStation 5 could receive a special feature at launch. Specifically, it concerns Auto-HDR, which is supposed to significantly improve brightness and colors.
According to a patent that has been filed with the Japanese Patent Office, the PlayStation 5 could get “Auto-HDR” at launch. Many games could benefit from this graphics feature as they will look better.
What is “Auto-HDR”? HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, which means a high dynamic range. It ensures a larger range of brightness values and colors to be rendered. This significantly improves light details and adds depth. As a result, images appear fuller and deeper compared to Standard Dynamic Range.
Where does the information come from? Roberto Serrano first drew attention to it via Twitter:
Here, images were also shown of how Auto-HDR could look on the PlayStation 5.
Has this technology been used before? For example, on the PS4 Pro, Marvel’s Spider-Man already supported this feature. However, it has not yet been mentioned for the PS5. If you are playing on your PS4 Pro or PS4 and have problems with volume, we have 6 helpful tips for you:
The PS5 could get Auto-HDR – the Xbox can already do it
Why is this surprising? Sony repeatedly announces surprising individual features or special aspects of its new next-gen console. Recently, they finally presented the user interface of the PlayStation 5. It is indeed likely that Sony has a few surprises in store for its fans.
Where does the Xbox Series X|S stand? In contrast to the PS5, the Xbox Series X|S will definitely support “Auto-HDR”. Even older games that previously had no HDR support will be able to support it and look significantly better.
Players on the Xbox Series X|S can already benefit from Auto-HDR.
We still do not know whether old games on the PlayStation 5 could also support Auto-HDR like on the Xbox Series X|S.
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By the time of the PS5 launch on November 12th and 19th in Germany, we should know whether Auto-HDR is included. However, many need to pick up their pre-ordered PS5 from the local dealer first. Not everyone will have the PlayStation 5 delivered to their home. Meanwhile, Sony’s chief has stated that the PlayStation 4 will still be supported for a long time.
For those of you who have pre-ordered a PS5 (or an Xbox Series X|S): We have some tips for you on what to consider if you want to pick up your pre-ordered console at the store despite lockdown. You can find all the information on picking up here: Pick up PS5 / Xbox Series X despite lockdown: What you need to know
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In Cyberpunk 2077 the overtime culture in the video game industry, the crunch, is a controversial topic. CEO Adam Kiciński told investors that it is not as bad as the media portrays it. Now an internal email is circulating in which the CEO apologizes to the employees for these statements.
“Regarding the topic of crunch: In reality, it is not that bad – and it never was. Of course, this is a story that the media picks up, and some people have crunched hard, but a large part of the team is not crunching at all because they are done with their work. It’s mainly about quality control, technicians, and programmers – but it’s not that hard. Of course, it has been extended a bit now, but we have feedback from the team that they are happy about the three extra weeks, so we don’t see any complaints regarding the crunch right now.”
The topic was thus downplayed and kept small during the call with investors.
Crunch refers to a culture that normalizes overtime. Developers work so much for an extended period that they become physically ill and give up their private lives. The crunch culture is driven by the idea that “game development” only happens with dedication and passion: Overworking and self-sacrifice are necessary.
Statement was “simply bad”
Kiciński is said to have written internally:
The journalist Jason Schreier says he received an email that Kiciński sent to the employees of CD Projekt Red after the investor call:
From the bottom of my heart, I want to apologize to everyone for what I said in the investor call on Thursday. I had intended not to say anything about “crunch,” but I ended up doing so in a degrading and hurtful manner. To tell the truth: It is only now, as the stress from the delay and the call subsides, that I fully understand the extent of my words.
I have nothing to say in my defense. What I said was not just unlucky; it was simply bad. Please accept my deepest and sincerest apology for that.
I have always been and still am proud of how you put your soul and heart into what we do here every day.
This shows how heated the discussion is: Especially at CD Projekt Red, the discussion about crunch is particularly heated because the studio enjoys such a good reputation. While similar reports about an overtime culture at Fortnite, Anthem or Red Dead Redemption 2 caused outrage, the reports at CD Projekt Red are critically questioned by fans, the statements are relativized, and the reporter comes under scrutiny.
Journalist Jason Schreier has been intensively reporting on the internal happenings at CD Projekt Red in recent days. He is known for exposing abuses in the gaming industry in large insider reports. He advocates for game developers to band together in unions and strengthen their rights.
However, at CD Projekt Red, Schreier is often criticized. He is said to pursue his own agenda and profit from the scandals he reports on, as seen on social media.
It is said: Schreier would present things unilaterally and blow them up.
When the first reports surfaced about how severe the crunch at CD Projekt Red was, the prominent German YouTuber and streamer Gronkh commented on the matter on Twitter. The tweet has since been deleted but is still in Google’s cache.
The tweet by Gronkh was later deleted.
As a result, Gronkh was criticized for this tweet. He was accused of having personal ties to CD Projekt Red. Gronkh deleted the tweet afterwards. The tweet was considered too convoluted and subjective.
Some even alleged that he was anti-Semitic. That is completely absurd.
For more than a year, there have been reports from former developers that the production of Cyberpunk 2077 is chaotic and involves a lot of overtime. Similar reports have emerged in recent days.
Developers even compared Cyberpunk 2077 to the flopped EA game Anthem:
On November 2, new additional measures to contain the pandemic will come into force. However, you can still pick up your console pre-orders in stores. This is the current situation.
What is the “Lockdown Light”? At the meeting of federal and state leaders on October 28, a partial lockdown was decided, which starts on November 2 and will continue until the end of the month. The decisions are supposed to apply nationwide.
This lockdown differs from the first mainly in that it does not affect retail. Stores can remain open as long as they comply with hygiene regulations.
There were prior concerns that pre-order customers of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X would not receive their pre-orders due to a possible total lockdown. But that is not the case. However, you still need to keep a few things in mind when picking up your console in the store.
I pre-ordered at Saturn / MediaMarkt: Originally, it was planned that a maximum of one customer per 25 square meters could be in a store, but this number has been relaxed. From November 2, it is one person per 10 square meters.
According to gameswirtschaft.de, Saturn and MediaMarkt branches have an average area of about 2,500 square meters. Therefore, there could be around 250 people in the stores at the same time. While it sounds like a large number, you should still prepare for the possibility of long lines forming outside the stores when pre-order customers come to pick up their consoles.
We have not yet received a response to our inquiry at Media Markt and Saturn regarding whether further measures are planned.
I pre-ordered at GameStop: GameStop stores are significantly smaller than a MediaMarkt or Saturn, which means that fewer people can be present in them. Therefore, special measures will be in place at GameStop to prevent long lines from forming outside the stores on release days.
Employees at the individual branches will call pre-order customers to discuss possible times when they can pick up their pre-orders. So expect that you should receive a call soon if you pre-ordered at GameStop. These measures are supposed to apply nationwide.
Furthermore, GameStop management is supposed to be working on a way to ship consoles to customers by mail in case a complete lockdown occurs. However, this option is not guaranteed yet, as there are still some logistical issues to be resolved.
Watch Dogs: Legion has dozens of recruits that you can convince and go on missions with. But which recruit is really good? We show you the characters you must absolutely recruit.
How to recruit characters: It’s quite simple. Just scan any character on the streets of London and you’ll get information about them. Their name will be there, as well as the skills they possess. Each character is randomly generated and can have different skills.
If you like the skills, you can recruit the character. You will then have to complete a small mission that doesn’t take much longer than a few minutes.
In general, it’s good if a character has more skills. Some characters only have one skill – it’s often not really worth the effort to recruit them.
However, there are also characters who are true experts in their field. They can noticeably improve your team. You should be on the lookout for such characters.
What we looked for: Here we present the characters who are specialists in their field and can strengthen your team. They have special weapons, items, or abilities that will quickly advance you in missions.
How to get the character: Very early in the game, there is a mission where you need to recruit the construction worker. This way, you’ll have him on your team and can use him at any time.
What makes the character so good: Admittedly, in advanced missions, the construction worker isn’t incredibly strong. But especially at the beginning, you have a really good character.
He also has a large drone that you can fly with. With it, you can climb high rooftops and quickly travel from A to B. The rooftops are especially important, as there is often propaganda that you need to destroy.
Furthermore, the construction worker has a fairly strong melee attack. This allows you to score points at least in close fights.
Spy
How to get the character: The spy appears around the MI6 building on the west side of the Lambeth district. Spies periodically appear in the small alleys along the east bank of the Thames. You can then recruit them there.
Alternatively, you must incite the Westminster district. To do this, you need to tackle the red dots on the map in this district and solve the propaganda events in Westminster. After that, you need to complete a mission, and the spy will be added to your list of agents.
What makes the character so good: As a spy, this character has combat experience and can sneak around quite quietly. He has a silenced pistol and a cool agent car that can be invisible and shoot rockets.
How to get the character: For this, you need to travel to the Nine Elms district. There, you need to solve the three red-marked tasks and then complete a mission in the Battersea Power Station.
If all that is accomplished, the professional killer will join your team, and you can use him at any time.
What makes the character so good: As the name suggests, this character is a real killing machine. He even has a machine gun and can sneak up on enemies and take them out.
Beekeeper
How to get the character: The beekeeper can be found in various parks where you can recruit him. Look for futuristic beehives in the trees. When you find those, you will also find the beekeeper.
An alternative is to incite downtown London. For that, you once again must complete small tasks that are marked red on the map and then successfully complete a mission. Then you will get the beekeeper as a permanent reward for your team.
What makes the character so good: The beekeeper is a real weapon, as he shoots angry swarms of bees that take out enemies. The bees will also independently attack other enemies in the vicinity.
How to get the character: For this, you need to incite the Islington and Hackney district. Finally, there is a mission, and after that, the football hooligan will be in your team.
What makes the character so good: With the hooligan, you are particularly strong in close combat, as his punches are significantly stronger than those of normal citizens.
Additionally, the hooligan can drink beer. After that, his punches won’t be as strong, but he can take more damage.
Hacker
How to get the character: For the hacker, you need to incite the Camden district. This sounds complicated, but it is part of your missions. So you will have to do it sooner or later.
If you accomplish that, there will be the hacker as a reward, who will permanently stay in your team.
What makes the character so good: Surprisingly, you can hack things with the hacker. He is not so strong in close combat, but you can copy keys or download things faster with him. Additionally, you can even take out enemies by hacking into their communications.
Street Artist
How to get the character: These characters appear everywhere on the map – especially where graffiti is sprayed. In the south of the Lambeth district, right by the town hall, you can usually find a street artist that you can recruit.
What makes the character so good: As a street artist, you have a paintball gun that causes disorientation in enemies with headshots. You can also throw a paint bomb that has the same effect.
Drone Expert
How to get the character: You get the character early in the game. Just east of your base in Westminster, there is a drone expert that you can speak to and recruit. You will then need to complete another small mission for him to join you.
What makes the character so good: The drone expert should not be missing from any team. He can deploy a shock drone that distracts enemies. Additionally, he can hack hostile drones, which can be very annoying. Finally, he can even turn drones into bombs.
How to get the character: You can find these characters quite frequently. Check by Trafalgar Square, which is located in the lower half of the northern area of Westminster. You will recognize the anarchists by their masked faces and the fact that they loudly proclaim their protest.
What makes the character so good: The anarchist is a rough character equipped with grenades. You can perfectly beat and take out Albion troops with him.
Paramedic
How to get the character: In the west of Camden, there is a nice tower and above it a small green area. There is a paramedic that you can recruit.
What makes the character so good: This character helps heal injured characters. If you lose a team member in combat, he always needs a certain amount of time to be ready for action again. The paramedic significantly reduces this time.
How to get the character: To do this, you need to incite the Tower Hamlets district and complete 3 red-marked tasks there. Afterwards, there will be a race where you must beat the time. If you accomplish that, you will get the getaway driver.
What makes the character so good: With the getaway driver, you can race through the city faster and easier. Drones do not track the car, and overall the getaway driver is in a fast sports car. Additionally, you can hack other vehicles to clear the way for you on the road.
What you generally need to keep in mind: The selection of characters is huge, and every player has different preferences. So consider that not every character from this list will provide you with a huge advantage. You will need to gain your own experiences with each fighter.
Are you still unsure what you think of Watch Dogs: Legion? There are already numerous reviews for the new game from Ubisoft:
The big Halloween sale has started on Steam. For a limited time, some games are available at a discount. We at MeinMMO have picked out 5 MMOs and online games that we can recommend.
What kind of sale is this? From October 29 to November 2 at 19:00 German time, the Halloween sale on Steam runs. There, you can get some games cheaper than usual.
What kind of games are these? We have selected 5 multiplayer titles for you that are on sale and that we can recommend. At the end of the list, you will find more MMOs on sale.
Genre: Space Simulation | Developer: Frontier Developments | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: December 6, 2014 | Model: Buy2Play
What kind of game is this?Elite Dangerous is an open-world sci-fi game that offers you an optional multiplayer mode. You explore a vast galaxy with a spaceship and are completely free in your choices. You can:
Trade
Explore star systems and planets
Mine resources
Attack other players or NPCs
Earn new ships
Elite Dangerous offers a persistent game world and is continuously expanded with updates. 2021 marks the release of the Odyssey expansion. There, you will also be able to walk on planets and fight in a shooter style.
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Who should consider it? If you are attracted to planets and spaceships, you should keep an eye on Elite Dangerous. The world is truly enormous with 400 billion star systems, offering plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in one or another adventure.
This is particularly worthwhile as you get the first addon completely for free since this week. It includes the ability to land on planets and explore them with a vehicle.
Black Desert
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Pearl Abyss | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: March 3, 2016 | Model: Buy2Play
What kind of game is this?Black Desert is a sandbox MMORPG that offers you many freedoms. You can
level endlessly and farm equipment
improve 11 life skills, including fishing, hunting, and gathering
build your own network of workers and create production chains to earn gold
set up your own house
build a ship and sail the world
immerse yourself in PvP and conquer outposts with a guild
Who should consider it? If you are looking for a new theme park MMORPG like WoW or FFXIV, you should stay away from Black Desert. The game places a lot of value on you finding your own content.
However, if you want to dive deep into a world full of economy, trade, and PvP, you should definitely check out Black Desert.
What does it cost in the sale?Black Desert is currently 50% off on Steam. You can get it for €4.99 instead of €9.99. The more expensive packages have been reduced by 30%.
However, there are often promotions where Black Desert is available for free. So, if you are not urgently looking for a new MMORPG, you could wait for such a moment.
ARK: Survival Evolved
Genre: Survival | Developer: Studio Wildcard | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Release Date: August 29, 2017 | Model: Buy2Play
What kind of game is this? The survival MMO ARK: Survival Evolved is about creatures from prehistoric times. During your adventures, you will encounter various beings and huge dinosaurs.
While there is plenty of food and water available, carnivores like the T-Rex will make short work of you. So surviving in ARK is not easy.
ARK offers you many highlights, including:
taming huge dinosaurs
building your own shelters
beautiful and detailed biomes
incredibly difficult missions in the Genesis expansion
Who should consider it? If you are a fan of dinosaurs and movies like Jurassic Park, you should definitely give ARK a chance. However, you need to have a passion for survival games and a certain level of frustration tolerance.
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Elder Game LCC | Platform: PC| Release Date: March 13, 2018 – Still in Early Access | Model: Buy2Play
What kind of game is this? Project Gorgon is an indie MMORPG that aims to take you back to the days of EverQuest 1. There are no predefined classes, and the combat system relies on classic tab-targeting.
In the game, you can expect:
various PvE content such as quests and boss monsters
NPCs that are supposed to recognize you and that you can make friends or foes
no PvP content. There is currently none
Although the player base in Project Gorgon is relatively small, they are loyal and enthusiastic about the game. The numbers have remained very stable since August 2018. It also has 87% positive ratings, making it one of the highest-rated MMORPGs on Steam.
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Who should consider it? If you want to experience an old-school MMORPG and reminisce about the “good old days”, you should take a closer look at Project Gorgon.
However, this game is in Early Access. Bugs and missing content are to be expected. Additionally, the graphics may seem rather outdated.
What does it cost in the sale? Project Gorgon is currently 25% off on Steam. You can get it for €25.49 instead of €33.99. If you want to get a feel for the MMORPG, you can download a free, albeit limited demo.
Conan Exiles
Genre: Survival| Developer: Funcom | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: May 8, 2019 | Model: Buy2Play
What kind of game is this?Conan Exiles throws you mercilessly into a hostile desert after the legendary Conan the Barbarian himself has taken you down from the cross, where you were left to die for some crimes.
In the game, you can expect:
a harsh and unfriendly world for adults where everything and everyone wants to kill you
a fascinating combat system with various styles and weapons
a deep story told by NPCs, tablets, and the world itself
Who should consider it? Conan Exiles is primarily aimed at adult players who like it tough and are not afraid of a steep learning curve. Fans of Conan the Barbarian will also find plenty to enjoy here.
Conan Exiles is not easy and is one of the most challenging survival games on the market. The realistic and brutal world is open to explorers and fighters alike. Even role-players will find groups to play with on private servers.
If you are looking for more deals, you can find among others these games in the Steam sale:
ArcheAge Unchained (MMORPG) – €13.59
Gloria Victis (MMORPG) – €9.99
Last Oasis (Survival MMO) – €16.49
Out of Reach (Survival MMO) – €2.99
Xyson (Sandbox MMO) – €9.23
DayZ (Survival) – €23.99
If you are generally looking for new games, we recommend our list of the 15 best MMOs and MMORPGs. Among them are WoW and Guild Wars 2, but also shooters like Fortnite or The Division 2.
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The next hero after Klee is pretty much known. The developers of Genshin Impact have released a small teaser image.
Currently, players of Genshin Impact can spend their hard-earned Primogems to pull the somewhat crazy Klee with a lot of luck from the wishes. However, the developers have already hinted at who the next character will be that can be pulled from wishes. Those who have already completed the story may know him.
Update: Meanwhile, all content of Patch 1.1 is known:
Where did the info come from? The developers plan to talk in more detail about Patch 1.1 later in the day and have already released a small teaser image. It shows the main character, Jean, Paimon, and a faded hero in chibi style. However, it can already be seen from the silhouette that it must be Zhongli. The pointed shoulders, the two upright tufts of hair, and the earring already give him away.
On the left is clearly Zhongli – otherwise, there would have to be some strange things going on.
Who is the new character? Those who have already played the story in Liyue up to the (temporary) end should have a good memory of Zhongli. He accompanies us and tried to prepare a ritual for the Geo Archon with us. He constantly shines with his detailed knowledge of all possible fields related to Liyue. He is a walking encyclopedia.
However, Zhongli doesn’t care much about Mora, as he rarely has any with him. However, this doesn’t stop him from making big deals. He simply trusts that someone else will cover the costs. Or is it his supernatural charm that ensures that the merchants don’t want any money?
Pulling Zhongli from a wish – for many, this will likely remain a dream.
What can Zhongli do? All details about Zhongli are not yet known. However, he will have the Geo element and use a polearm. With his elemental skill, he can create a Geo-Object that can be detonated by holding the button. This then generates shields that are stronger the more damage has been dealt.
His elemental burst is a meteor that crashes down from the sky, deals massive damage, and petrifies opponents for a few seconds. During this time, they take more damage from physical attacks and other Geo attacks.
When does the new character come? The current banner with Klee still lasts for almost 11 days. This is exactly the time frame until the launch of Patch 1.1, which is set to be released on November 11. Therefore, Zhongli will likely be added to the banner just in time for the big update and will have an increased probability of being obtainable from it.
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If the new banner follows the already known rules, it could take a very long time until you obtain Zhongli. The chance of getting a 5-star character is exceedingly low. Only with 180 wishes can you guarantee to receive this hero.
Are you looking forward to the new 5-star hero? Or will you never be able to obtain him anyway?
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In Pokémon GO, trainers are eagerly waiting to see what comes after level 40. Is the new max level 50? A leak now reveals a new requirement for leveling up.
What happens after level 40? This is still not entirely clear. Since the release of Pokémon GO, players have been able to reach a maximum of level 40 in the game. This is done by earning experience points through raids, Pokémon catches, friendships, or special research.
Update from November 18 at 3:00 PM: Niantic has now officially confirmed the new max level of 50 in Pokémon GO. This will be introduced with the biggest update Pokémon GO has ever seen.
We only know from official sources how things will proceed, but without specific details. Players believe that the next max level will be 50. What we know so far is:
With the recent datamining on October 29, 2020, dataminers show what Niantic might have planned. They talk about special missions that trainers should complete to level up.
Special Missions for Level-Ups in Pokémon GO?
This is new: On reddit, the PokeMiners show their latest datamining results. In the past, this group has often correctly predicted content that Niantic announced days or even months later. There is a trust within the community towards the dataminers, which is why this finding is so important for the players.
They wrote in their latest finding: “New Level-Up” and explained that a lot of new code has been added to the game for a new leveling system.
There will also be a new animation that will take place in the game as soon as you reach a new level with your trainer.
Additionally, there is now a new task (quest) in the code, the level-up quest. The dataminers write: “It seems you will receive your level-ups in the future by completing special research missions.”
The following lines in the code are part of the new level-ups: LevelUpResearch AddQuest CompleteQueuedQuests QuestAutoCompleteService retryIntervalInSec
What does this mean for you? It is clear that Niantic is still working on developing the new level-ups in Pokémon GO. Apparently, missions will play an important role in this. How they will incorporate the collection of experience points and what role the experience points that trainers have received in recent years after reaching level 40 will play is still unclear.
It is also unclear when Niantic will activate the new maximum level in Pokémon GO. What do you think the quests needed for a level-up should look like?
