Cyberpunk 2077 delayed again – release date now in December

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

Developer CD Projekt Red has once again confirmed the delay of Cyberpunk 2077. It is only to be delayed by 21 days and will not be released as planned in November.

When will Cyberpunk 2077 be released now? According to the developers, Cyberpunk 2077 will now be released on December 10. This is a delay of 21 days.

This is now the 3rd delay of the release date. In early 2020, it was delayed to mid-September, followed by the delay to mid-November. Now it will take even longer.

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COVID-19 crisis to blame for the delay

This is what the developers are saying: CD Projekt Red states the biggest challenge is that they need to test Cyberpunk 2077 in 9 different versions. This includes the new consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. But also Google Stadia, PC, and the old consoles have test versions.

All of this has to be done from home office and therefore leads to further delays. The developers write: “It may sound strange when someone says that 21 days can make a difference in such a large and complex game, but it really can.”

The developers recently announced that the game has achieved “Gold Status.” This means it is finished and the content is complete. Nevertheless, there is now a delay.

CD Projekt Red states: “But this does not mean that we will stop working on it and enhancing its quality.” The time period for these improvements cannot be estimated, say the developers.

First reactions to the delay

The responses are mixed. There is much understanding for this delay. After all, it is not the only game that has been delayed during the COVID-19 period, recently for example the new WoW expansion Shadowlands.

Others are disappointed, as they had taken time off to play during the release period.

A tweet from Cyberpunk 2077 also stands out. Yesterday they were asked if the game will actually be released in November. They wrote that they issue a “full confirmation” of that. Now, one day later, it looks very different.

Tweet about the release of Cyberpunk 2077
Source: reddit

However, there are also numerous positive comments. For example, it is said: “All good, take your time:”

Cyberpunk subreddit flooded and blocked

This is what it looks like on reddit: The delay is causing a stir on reddit. The subreddit for Cyberpunk 2077 states that they have temporarily blocked creating threads. The reason is that too much spam is being posted around the delay.

The moderators are currently not allowing any more images and every text post is being reviewed. They urge players to check if their topic has already been mentioned in another thread.

In the gaming subreddit, however, the thread about the delay has directly reached number 1. The tone is somewhat more moderate here, but discussions are still lively.

While it was initially expected to release in April, one now has to wait even longer. However, the delay is not too long, and one can look forward to the action RPG during the Christmas season. However, those hoping for the multiplayer part will have to wait longer. It is announced, but is to follow later.

In early October, Cyberpunk 2077 made headlines with reports about overtime to ensure that the game was completed on time. The additional hours were not sufficient after all.

If you want to read more information about gameplay regarding Cyberpunk 2077, then check out the colleagues from GameStar. They have already spent 4 hours in Cyberpunk 2077 and have some exciting things to report:

Four hours played: This is Cyberpunk 2077

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CoD Warzone: A trick helps you aim better – But only on one platform

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The “Field of View” settings give players of Call of Duty: Warzone on PC a larger field of view and an advantage over console soldiers. Now, a professional Warzone player showed that you can get even more out of it with a small adjustment.

By using suitable settings, you can secure certain advantages in Call of Duty: Warzone over players who enter the battle royale with the default options. These include:

However, there are differences between the PC version and the settings options on the PS4 and Xbox One consoles.

Soldiers with a computer can, for example, adjust their “Field of View” (FoV) options and gain a larger field of view. This slightly distorts the view, especially when sprinting. But generally, this is considered an advantage for PC players.

A professional Warzone player, “Swagg,” demonstrated in one of his English videos how you can set your FoV so that it can even help you when aiming. We embed the video here for you:

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YouTuber swears by influenced aiming field of view

How can I set this? You need to set your aiming field of view to “Influenced” in the settings. To do this, go:

  • Into the Warzone settings
  • Select the “General” tab
  • There you’ll find the option “Screen” and first “Field of View”
  • Expand the field below and switch the “Aiming Field of View” from “Independently” to “Influenced”
    • This works for all sights, iron sights up to a magnification of 3.25 (no sniper sights)

What are the benefits? The influence of your aiming settings gives you a larger field of view when aiming. By default, your view resets to the normal field of view. This gives you two advantages:

  • You see more of your surroundings while aiming
  • The optical recoil is reduced

The setting is purely an optical change. And although it is just an optical trick, streamer Swagg feels that his assault rifle CR-56 AMAX in Warzone has barely any recoil now.

He says in his video: “The AMAX is 1,000% my new tournament weapon, because you can set something on PC: influenced FoV. The way you can control it… you will see the hits I make with it, I am speechless. I can’t believe how good the weapon is on PC compared to consoles.”

This trick is not new and applies to all shooters that offer an FoV slider along with the option to adjust the aiming field of view. YouTuber “Webzy” demonstrated a comparison of the options in Warzone in one of his videos at the end of August and swears by the small trick as a big help when aiming. In his English video, you also see the two field of view settings side by side:

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Setting has small pitfalls

So should I definitely set it or are there also disadvantages? This trick can work for you, but the two YouTubers don’t talk about the disadvantages that this option brings.

Because you have a visually reduced recoil, but your targets will also be correspondingly smaller. Additionally, the option takes away some zoom from the affected sights.

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On the left the normal option, on the right the influenced FoV – Source: YouTube

The image clearly shows how much more of the environment is displayed on your screen. However, the zoom is also reduced, and while with normal settings you can almost inspect the delivery note of the crate, with influenced FoV you can see almost the entire crate in your sight.

Additionally, the sight retains the same size. This increases the risk that you might miss something important happening in the area covered by your sight.

Pros and cons of influenced sight field of view

Pro
  • Optical trick reduces felt recoil
  • You see more of your surroundings when aiming
Contra
  • Targets are smaller and therefore harder to hit
  • Zoom is reduced
  • Sight could be more in the way

If you play on a large screen, you should give the option a try. Webzy says he took a few matches to get used to it. But after a bit of adjustment, he found it to be an extremely strong setting that helped him get better. Swagg even says that he will change his tournament weapon because of the option.

But whether this can really help you, you have to try for yourself. In the end, such optical settings are often a matter of personal preference.

If you prefer to just bring along a stable weapon that hits with every field of view, check out our ranking of the 10 most stable weapons in Warzone.

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Destiny 2 presents roadmap for Season 12 – What to expect until 2021

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With Destiny 2, the new Season of the Hunt kicks off alongside Beyond Light. We show you what content is planned and what story surprise awaits in Season 12.

What’s new: In 2 weeks, the long-awaited delayed expansion Beyond Light finally begins. At the same time, Season 12 also starts. Players had no idea about the season and specific content – until now.

  • Season of the Hunt, the next chapter, was announced by Bungie in a Vidoc on 27.10.
  • At the same time, the Destiny developer presented the roadmap for the upcoming months. This “schedule” outlines roughly which content will go live in Beyond Light and when.

At MeinMMO, we take a look at the roadmap and tell you what to expect in Destiny 2 from November 2020 to January 2021.

This is what the roadmap for Season of the Hunt looks like:

This is what to expect at the launch of Beyond Light: On 10.11., a wave of new content will arrive. The roadmap lists what to expect:

  • The new campaign Beyond Light
  • New Stasis classes for Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans
  • The new location Europa
  • The exotic quest for the grenade launcher “Griff der Erlösung”
  • A new season pass for the Season of the Hunt
  • A new seasonal artifact
  • The unknown activity “Imperium-Jagden”
  • The new strike “Der Spiegelkorridor”

Find out what other content, exotics, and improvements will also go live at the launch of the expansion here: All about Destiny 2: Beyond Light – Release, pre-order, and features

This is how it continues into 2021:

  • On 13.11., the first Trials of Osiris in the DLC begin – New master weapons and some changes are intended to lure you into the PvP mode.
  • On 17.11., the story of the Season of the Hunt kicks into gear. At the same time, the new activity “Zorngeborenen-Jagden” will also start.
  • Raider should mark 21.11. on their calendar. On this day, the new raid in the Deep Stone Crypt will open its doors.
  • The first Iron Banner in Beyond Light starts on 8.12. – Currently, we know nothing about changes.
  • The festive Dawn event will take place from 15.12.20 to 05.01.21.
Season 12 Concept Art Destiny 2 Saison der Jagd
The official artwork for the Season of the Hunt features Spider, Osiris, and a Crow.

Bungie doesn’t want to reveal all the content yet and writes “and more.” They also show a mysterious image of snowy ruins on Europa. The roadmap indicates that Season 12 should run until February 2021.

In addition, Bungie has announced that large parts of the content and loot from Season 12 will remain in the game throughout Year 4. Guardians are to be less hurried by Fomo than in Year 3.

In the Season of the Hunt in Destiny 2, we fight against Oryx’s sister

Together with the roadmap, Bungie released a Vidoc (a video documentary) where they also talk about the new Season of the Hunt.

Spoiler Alert: Those who want to enjoy the story of Season 12 completely unbiased should stop reading now.

This is the story of Season 12: The events directly follow the current Season 11 and the interference missions. Together with Warlock Osiris, we must stop the Hive.

They are led by Xivu Arath. Behind the tongue twister lies the sister of the main villain Oryx, the Taken King.

We meet Osiris and Uldren, uh, Crow in Season 12
We meet Osiris and Uldren, uh, Crow in Season 12

We will be assisted by none other than Uldren Sov. He now goes by the name Crow and has no memories of his crimes.

The season aims to lay the groundwork for the finale of Year 4 of Destiny 2. For Xivu Arath serves as a henchwoman for her big sister: Savathûn. She will be the new main enemy in 2021 and has been pulling the strings behind the scenes since Forsaken.

Check out the Vidoc from 27.10. in German here. From minute 10, it’s about the Season of the Hunt:

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What do you think of the published roadmap? Can you hardly wait to finally set foot on Europa in 2 weeks? Or are you not convinced by the content shown yet?

In the video, you can also see a map of the returning Cosmodrome. There we meet a new ally who takes inexperienced Guardians under his wing: Destiny 2 is getting a new beginning soon – This is how your journey as a Guardian starts

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Xbox chief explains how to make the strong Game Pass even stronger

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The release of the Xbox Series X and Series S is imminent. The Xbox head explains what kind of games will further improve the Game Pass in the future.

Who spoke there? Xbox head Phil Spencer was interviewed by Gamereactor and talked about topics related to the new Xbox Series X and the Xbox Game Pass.

For many gamers, the Game Pass will be an argument for or against a purchase of the new consoles. For Microsoft’s strategy, the Pass as a “gamer flat-rate” is essential. It’s clear that they want to further enhance this Pass.

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Phil Spencer

During the conversation, Spencer shared what he thinks is currently missing in the Game Pass to further enhance the offering. The focus is on games for everyone.

What is the Xbox Game Pass? You can think of this service as “Netflix for gamers.” You pay a monthly fee and have access to over 200 games that you can then play without additional costs. This includes new games such as Crusader Kings 3 or the Microsoft Flight Simulator. The selection is regularly updated and filled with fresh games.
The Pass will also be expanded with games from EA, making it even more awesome.

What still needs to be added to the collection?

This is what Spencer says: In the interview with Gamereactor, Spencer was asked whether he would be satisfied with the current lineup, or whether there was a specific genre or type of studio that he thought was still missing.

If we look at what people are playing on Xbox, what Game Pass subscribers are playing, I think what is missing in our portfolio are casual content with a broad audience.

E-rated content is not our strength. We do have Minecraft and several other franchises. But when I think about expanding the creative palette that our teams have, I consider that to be extremely important.

By E-rated content, Spencer means an E rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). The E category corresponds to “Everyone,” so it is suitable for all ages. The only restriction is that games with an E rating are suitable for ages 6 and up. The eC rating would be suitable for children aged 3 and above.

He also explained that teams capable of telling new stories and building franchises are always in demand, and that they will bring in more developers who can do that in the future.

Rainbow Six Siege Game Pass Clash
Rainbow Six: Siege is now also available in the Game Pass

More singleplayer for the Game Pass

What about singleplayer games? Spencer emphasizes that singleplayer games also play an important role in the Game Pass. For the Game Pass subscription, games that have a beginning, a middle, and an end could be really strong. Afterward, people can play the next game.

“Maybe these are narrative singleplayer games. I just finished Tell Me Why, a fantastic game by DontNod.”

He explains that he wants a mix of multiplayer and singleplayer games in the Game Pass, all of which should be played. And not just the one or two games that everyone plays.

Which games are still missing for you in the Game Pass? Do you think a certain genre is being overlooked, and is Spencer correct in his assessment?

Players jokingly referred to the Xbox Series X as a fridge. Microsoft has now shipped Xbox fridges, and you can even win one.

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The world champion explains why the USA is so bad in LoL

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The USA also disappointed at the LoL Worlds 2020: The US teams of the League of Legends were eliminated in the group stage. The 2019 world champion, the Chinese Doinb, explains the reason: The US league LCS has too many old players who just won’t retire. There is a lack of teenagers who can bring a new perspective to League of Legends.

This is how it went for the USA at the LoL Worlds recently: The last 2 world championships went catastrophically for the US league LCS. Although it is still considered one of the 4 major regions and sends 3 teams to the Worlds every year, 2019 and 2020 saw all LCS representatives eliminated in the group stage:

The worst punishment this year was for the nominally strongest team in the USA: Team Solo Mid was eliminated from the Worlds without winning a single game. This has never happened before that a “number 1” seed from a major region went home winless.

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Doinb reacts to Bjergsen’s retirement and the crisis in US LoL.

In the USA, there are always the same players

Why are the USA so bad? The midlaner of FunPlus Phoenix, Doinb, explains his view of the problem:

  • in the USA, no new players or rookies are rising to the teams
  • the same players always play and change teams from year to year
  • therefore, the same players always go to the Worlds and perform worse than expected
  • the typical LCS player is in their 20s

Doinb believes that the teams hold on to “old players” for so long because fans have gotten used to them and are more fans of the players rather than the teams. Therefore, players keep their spots as long as they are in good form and new players do not get a chance to become professional players.

From the perspective of Asian LoL professionals, it is completely astonishing that players in the USA can play for “so long”.

In fact, this year there was only one new LCS player at the Worlds, the ADC of Team Liquid: Tactical. Only 5 players made it as rookies to an LCS team overall. Most LoL players in their teenage years are waiting in academy teams in the USA for their chances.

LoL Doublelift Title
Doublelift is now 27 years old and cannot get past the group stage of the Worlds.

The advantage of Asia is the many teenagers and their “go for it” attitude

This is Asia’s advantage:

  • Doinb explains that in Korea and China, there are strong new rookies every year trying to break into the league
  • This would also help the older players, as one is constantly playing and training in the lanes against teenagers
  • Players aged 17, 18, 19 have a different mindset about gameplay, focusing heavily on “mechanics” while showing little interest in tactics. They have a “When I see you, I fight you” mentality that leads to a “Either you die or I do” approach

It is quite normal for players to lose reaction time as they enter their 20s. In esports, reaction time is incredibly important.

However, Doinb sees hope for the US league: Many players are now slowly reaching the age where they retire. Then it will be time for a new era.

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Is Doinb right? The US stars themselves often blame the solo queue in North America for the problems in the USA. Doublelift stated that the solo queue raises only “egomaniacs” who then do not function well in teams. It is often said that professionals do not take the solo queue seriously enough, putting the region at a disadvantage due to the low training level.

But in fact, Doinb’s explanation seems to make sense and is compelling when considering the stars of the Worlds and their ages:

It is noticeable that in Asia the generational change has already taken place. In 2020, the dominant LoL players from Asia (and Europe) are around 20 years old and are playing in their first or second World Championship. The “older players” like Faker cannot qualify for the World Championship or have already ended their careers like Uzi.

At DAMWON Gaming, young players like Showmaker and Nuguri gained initial experience in 2019 and felt the pressure of the Worlds. They failed early then. In 2020, they defeated the experienced players from G2 Esports and are now in the final.

In the USA, one sees rather the old stars who switch from team to team, who bring a lot of experience and enjoy high respect from fans, but whose chances decline year by year.

Meanwhile, US players at 23 are completely baffled that their LoL careers should already be over. They do not understand why they should make room for rookies who have achieved nothing yet.

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One of the best players in the USA has now ended his career: The Dane Bjergsen leaves after 6 years with Team Solo Mid at just 24 years old. He has also participated in many Worlds without really winning anything.

Perhaps his retirement can initiate the beginning of a new era:

LoL: The biggest star in the West ends career at 24 – After Worlds disaster

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FIFA 21: New versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X coming in December

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There is new information about the next-gen versions of FIFA 21 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. EA Sports reveals a date and more details.

Next month, the next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will be released.

These consoles are expected to receive their own improved versions of FIFA 21. And now we know when that will be.

When will the next-gen versions of FIFA 21 be released? In a tweet, EA Sports has now announced that the next-gen versions of FIFA 21 will be released on December 4 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

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Interestingly, until the release of the next-gen versions, players can first play the old versions (PS4 and Xbox One) on the next-gen consoles.

So you can play the PlayStation 4 version of FIFA 21 on the new PlayStation 5 and download the free next-gen upgrade on December 4.

EA Sports has confirmed this on Twitter:

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We will answer all questions regarding the free upgrade here:

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The new features of the next-gen versions

What is new in the next-gen versions? The FIFA 21 versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X are expected to receive several new features. EA has announced these optimizations:

  • The haptic feedback of the PS5 DualSense controller will be supported  
  • Blazing fast load times 
  • Improved lighting, rendering, and animation technology 
  • Humanization off the ball 
  • Enhanced audio effects 

However, the PC version will not receive an upgrade and will continue to correspond to the old version.

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Epic teases new content for Fortnite – Is more Sci-Fi coming after Star Wars?

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The Creative Director of Fortnite has hidden some hints in a video conference that are supposed to indicate future collaborations. It seems that we might see items from the universes of G.I. Joe and Star Trek in the game.

What kind of conference was that? Donald Mustard, the Creative Director of Fortnite, was invited as a guest to a video conference with video game journalist Geoff Keighley. For this, he turned on his webcam and prepared a little hide-and-seek game for the viewers.

Indeed, there were hints hidden all around the room that are supposed to indicate future content, as Donald Mustard says on Twitter. Geoff Keighley then commented with a picture showing Mustard’s room.

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G.I. Joe and Star Trek in Fortnite?

After it became clear that Donald Mustard had intentionally placed these hints, players immediately began to search for them and wanted to find out what was behind it.

Anyone who knows the Creative Director knows that he likes to hide little hints related to Fortnite. At the end of Season 1 – Chapter 2, he changed his location on Twitter to the bunker in Fortnite. Players suspected back then that the bunker would be opened by the end of the season.

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More Sci-Fi after Star Wars?

This was found: For this hint, players had to look very closely because it is located far in the background and is not clearly visible. It refers to the posters on the back wall.

It is not clear what exactly is depicted. However, one player compared one of them to a Star Trek poster and posted the original under Donald Mustard’s Twitter post with the words “nice Star Trek poster”:

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Although the images share some similarities, it is not clearly recognizable whether it is really Star Trek. However, the possibility does not seem far-fetched, as Fortnite had previously had a major sci-fi collaboration with Star Wars.

Not only could players unlock items and skins there, but they also experienced a whole live event showcasing a premiere of the new Star Wars film.

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Figure points to collaboration with G.I. Joe

Another hint discovered: One player paid closer attention to the background and found a figure of Snake Eyes from G.I. Joe. On reddit, he shared an image that shows it more clearly:

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So it could be that at some point we can expect a collaboration with the heroes or only with Snake Eyes from the “G.I. Joe” film series. However, it is not known how and when this could happen.

That Fortnite is open to such collaborations is nothing new. There have already been several skins, items, and modes that resulted from this. In Season 4 – Chapter 2, players can experience an entire season dedicated solely to Marvel superheroes. Even the Battle Pass is filled with skins and items from the Marvel universe. It remains exciting to see what comes next.

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Testers showcase the huge PS5 compared to Xbox Series X

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Sony’s PlayStation 5 (PS5) has been unboxed by testers. We show you how gamers are talking about the new photos and videos of the console and what topic is particularly of interest.

What is it about? On October 27, an embargo on the unboxing of the PlayStation 5 was lifted. Selected testers had the console at home and were allowed to make videos and pictures of them unboxing the PS5 and how the console looks in real life.

We reported that the first videos of the PS5 unboxing are there and the internet is going crazy.

The PS5 next to the Xbox Series X – Size is the topic

This is the comparison: One of the websites that got to unpack and set up the PS5 is TheVerge.com. They were also chosen to test Microsoft’s new consoles, the Xbox Series X and Series S.

A comparison photo shows the three consoles side by side on a table. Here it becomes clear how tall Sony’s console is compared to the other two when standing upright.

Previously, there were such size comparisons between PS5 and Xbox Series X as well, but they were still digital and without “real” photos.

https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1321059690235777024

For those who don’t like the comparison to the Xbox, a video from GameSpot might be more enjoyable. They compared the size of the PS5 with the PS1, PS2, PS3, PS3 Slim, PS4, and PS4 Pro.

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We have unboxed: If you are interested in next-gen consoles, we have some exciting photos for you. We got to unbox the Xbox Series X and Series S. Included are the “banana for scale” and a dog. Will that end well? Find out in our unboxing of the Xbox Series X and Series S.

How players react to the size

On Twitter, memes are already circulating. This comparison by @DomsPlaying mentions that actually the first Xbox was considered bulky. Now, however, the PlayStation 5 could take that position:

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This is what players are saying:

  • “For a gaming console, this is huge. Looks like a PC tower” via YouTube
  • “I’m still amazed at how big the PS5 is” via YouTube
  • “It looks big, but seeing it live must be different” via YouTube
  • “That thing is way too big” via YouTube

On our site MeinMMO, user EViolet writes:

“[…] Man oh man, the PS5 is HUGE – A real block on the leg. So I won’t buy either one, but if I did, I would choose the Xbox based solely on design. It looks more elegant to me and would fit much better in my living room. But that’s just my opinion.”

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Others notice that the box in which the PS5 is packaged is also large. A mailman would probably struggle with large packages when the consoles are shipped.

A large package also reached a YouTuber who received a giant Xbox fridge from Microsoft.

You are asked – What do you think of it?

In our survey, we want to know how you like the PS5 after the unboxing.

Do you find it too big or does it fit well into your living rooms or on your desks?

Just take part in the survey and vote for your opinion. Also feel free to let us know in the comments why you decided that way and what your opinion of the console is.

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Streamer says: “I regret covering Genshin Impact”

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On the verge of tears, a streamer reports how much he regrets having supported the co-op RPG Genshin Impact. He apologizes and feels dirty.

Genshin Impact still attracts numerous players and is one of the major games of the past weeks. Many streamers and YouTubers have also jumped on the hype train and have supported Genshin Impact or even spent large sums of money on the game. The streamer Mtashed is now drawing a first conclusion. He could not sleep because of his videos and felt dirty for having endorsed the game.

Who is he? Most readers of MeinMMO will probably know Mtashed, as he is a prominent Destiny streamer. Since the launch of Genshin Impact, he has primarily focused on the co-op RPG and has created numerous videos about it. Most of them are guides and explanations of different mechanics, but often also videos in which he uses the prayer system to obtain new characters.

His videos on Genshin Impact are popular, reaching between 150,000 and 1.7 million views on YouTube.

Genshin Impact Claymore Razor
Mtashed often recommends the hero Razor.

What did he say? In one of his latest videos, Mtashed talks about not continuing to play his Genshin Impact account, into which he has invested over $5,000. He regrets having showcased the game and especially the gacha system so often.

There are very addictive practices in this game. I’m sorry if I ever seduced you into using prayers [the gacha system]. I feel guilty about this. I could only sleep poorly. I’m not joking, I regret having accompanied this game.

I’m a content creator, and I can declare that as a business expense. And a single video, my tips video, earned me $7,300 [referring to Canadian dollars, approximately $5,500 US or €4,700] and basically paid for all the prayers I made on this account. I know that other people cannot afford that. And I know that probably people incited by my content have spent money on this game.

Then Mtashed is visibly on the verge of tears. He struggles to find words several times, but his voice breaks repeatedly. The relevant passage can be seen at minute 2:27.

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I’m concerned that by promoting this game and showcasing these weapons, I’ve seduced others to spend money in this game and thus potentially caused financial damage. I believe this system is very predatory. I believe this system is gambling.

A little later, he further explains:

I can no longer promote this game in good conscience. I can’t spend anything on it anymore because I feel dirty for that.

Genshin Impact and the gacha principle are often criticized for being gambling or pay-to-win.

What consequences is Mtashed drawing? Throughout the day, Mtashed is setting all videos on private in which he used the gacha system and made wishes. He regrets possibly having led others to invest money in the game, which they might not even have.

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In Genshin Impact you can spend a lot of money – and still be disappointed. Just like in gambling.

What is Mtashed doing now? Mtashed still wants to play Genshin Impact, but on a new free-to-play account. There, he does not want to spend any money and will only use wishes when he has earned them in the game. This can also be done with the earnable currency Primogems.

He wants to use his old account only for a few guides and explanations but will no longer play otherwise.

What do you think of the streamer’s reaction? Do you find it good how he proceeds and what he is saying? Have you also spent a lot of money in Genshin Impact?

In a survey, you told us how much money you have already spent in Genshin Impact.

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FIFA 21: Why Dembélé must definitely be in your Ultimate Team

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In FIFA 21, Dembélé’s card is truly impressive. Here we explain why you should definitely get the Frenchman into your Ultimate Team: The price-performance ratio is outstanding, for relatively little coins you get so much speed.

Which card are we talking about? This is the standard gold card of Ousmane Dembélé with an overall rating of 83. At first glance, it may seem somewhat unassuming, but it is an incredibly dangerous weapon for your FUT team. We explain why you should definitely bring Dembélé into your team.

Gold card of Dembélé

Dembélé already appears in our list of the currently most popular cards in FUT 21 and not without reason.

Dembélé’s card is that strong

What makes the card special: There are several reasons why Dembélé is highly recommended in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. The main reasons why you should get him are quickly listed:

  • He is incredibly fast,
  • can shoot with both feet
  • and is not too expensive. (around 50,000 coins on PS4)

If you take a closer look at his stats, you’ll quickly understand what makes the card so grand. He has an insane speed of 95 and outstanding dribbling stats of 91. Also, his passing stats are really good, and his shooting is impressive. Particularly because Dembélé has 5-star weak foot skill, making him two-footed.

But the player has one more ace up his sleeve: He also possesses 5-star skill moves. This makes him almost unstoppable, as the combination of 5-star weak foot and skill moves is super rare.

Many goals and assists should be guaranteed,

With “Basic” Chemistry Style

How to make the card even stronger: If you decide to bring Dembélé into your team, you should definitely use the “Deadeye” Chemistry Style. This boosts his shooting stats significantly. However, the passing stats will also be enhanced by the Chemistry Style in the right places.

With “Deadeye” Chemistry Style

The former Dortmund player is thus a clear recommendation for your FUT team. Here we show you the strikers with the best ratings in FIFA 21 and whether they are worth it.

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight hour with Zwirrlicht today – Can be really good

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In Pokémon GO today, on October 27th, the Spotlight Hour with Shuppet is taking place. We will show you the bonuses and the Shinies that you can catch.

What is a Spotlight Hour? This event takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a special Pokémon is in the spotlight and a special bonus rounds off the event.

This week is all about Shuppet. That’s fitting, as the Halloween Event is currently ongoing, which increases the spawn of this monster anyway.

Spotlight Hour with Shuppet – All Information

When does the Spotlight Hour run? It starts at 6:00 PM local time. For one hour, Shuppet spawns will be increased.

What are the bonuses? Currently, Shuppet already appears more often, but during the Spotlight Hour, there will be almost only Shuppet. Additionally, spawn rates are generally increased.

As an additional bonus, there are also double XP for evolving Pokémon.

Are there Shiny Shuppet? Since the Halloween Event 2017, you can catch Shuppet in its shiny form. You can recognize it easily, as it is red instead of gray.

Shiny Shuppet

Is the event worth it? From a usability standpoint, Shuppet is not interesting. Its final evolution, Banette, is not strong.

However, Shiny hunters will surely find it worthwhile. Outside of the Halloween Event, Shuppet is quite rare. So you could take advantage of your chances for a Shiny here.

Shuppet does appear quite frequently during the Halloween Event, but during the Spotlight Hour, you obviously have the best chances. After all, it will be almost everywhere.

What happens next? This is the last Spotlight Hour in October. However, in November, it will continue every Tuesday with new Pokémon in the spotlight.

All information about the Spotlight Hours in November and other events can be found here:

3 new events that make November really great in Pokémon GO

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PS5 Unboxing: The first videos are here and the internet goes wild

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The first unboxing videos for the PlayStation 5 went live just now. We show you on MeinMMO the videos and look at the comments: The interest in the unboxing of Sony’s new console is immense.

Why are the videos coming out right now? There have been rumors for some time, that Sony has already shipped consoles to influencers and journalists. However, reporting on the PS5 was apparently under an embargo. This embargo ended on 27.10.2020 at 1:00 PM German time.

Now journalists and influencers have posted their videos about the unboxing of the PS5 online. Although it is still early morning in the USA, the comment sections are already full, view counts are skyrocketing, and excitement is pulsating across the web.

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Unboxing video of the PS5 has over 250,000 views immediately

These are the unboxing videos: Influencer Marques Brownlee has 12.6 million subscribers on YouTube. Brownlee is known for reviewing hardware. His channel is filled with videos in which he tests smartphones, regularly racking up between 2 million and 5 million views.

He is now unboxing the PlayStation 5 and showcasing the hardware to his fans, many of whom envy him for this privilege.

The YouTuber says:

  • The first thing he noticed is simply the size: The PlayStation 5 is gigantic
  • The textures of the PS5 are interesting, the outside of the PS5 is matte, but the inside is glossy with reflections
  • “super cool” is the text that consists of tiny X and O, the controller symbols of PlayStation
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Brownlee places the consoles side by side to highlight the size difference between the PS5 and the Xbox Series X.

The unboxing video of the PS5 has already surpassed 250,000 views and more than 35,000 comments just a few minutes after its release.

The well-known gaming YouTuber Arekkz writes: “I love it. I can’t wait for my weird alien console to arrive.}}

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A second unboxing video for the PlayStation 5 comes from the international gaming site IGN. There, Destin Legarie carefully unboxes the PlayStation 5 and even puts on gloves for it.

Legarie also seems impressed by the size of the PlayStation 5, comparing it to and placing it next to every other console in his household, including a standard PlayStation 4.

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In comparison to the PS5, the PS4 looks quite small.

In the comments, it says:

“Dude, that thing is a beast. God damn, the PS3 looks small next to it. Everyone will lay this thing down to fit it into the living room decor.”

During the unboxing, testers show the PlayStation 5 in direct comparison with the Xbox Series X and other PS consoles.

You can easily try out whether the PlayStation 5 fits into your living room decor with an AR app.

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The PlayStation 5.

By the way, in an interview, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan spoke about the pre-orders and the availability of the PS5 at launch. For example, the PS5 sold better in the USA in the first 12 hours than the PS4 did in its first 12 weeks. You can find more about this here:

PlayStation boss: Not everyone who wants one could get a PS5 at launch

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CoD Mobile introduces new weapon – But locks it immediately for tournaments

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Call of Duty: Mobile received a new weapon in Season 11, the NA-45 sniper rifle. This has already caused players to curse, as it has an unfair mechanic that reminds of “noob tactics” from the past. Now the gun is banned, at least for professionals.

What kind of weapon is this? The NA-45 has been in the game since the Halloween event in CoD Mobile. It is a sniper rifle that has a unique feature.

While the weapon is weaker than most snipers in terms of damage per shot, it has explosive ammunition. The NA-45 has only two rounds in the magazine: The first sets an explosive charge, and the second detonates it.

These two rounds can be fired in quick succession. Although the NA-45 is (still) not among the best weapons in CoD Mobile, it is incredibly powerful because of this. The explosion can surprise enemies and kill them instantly. In the weapon’s trailer, you can see how it works:

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However, professionals can currently do little with the NA-45. The new sniper was banned from the championships on the same day it was released.

How do I get this weapon? Anyone who wants the new sniper rifle without paying for it must complete a series of challenges:

  • 10 kills with the “Agile” perk
  • 5 kills with a sniper rifle
  • earn the “Long Shot” medal 5 times
  • 15 kills with a sniper rifle with two attachments
  • 20 kills with a sniper rifle with five attachments
  • 20 kills with the Outlaw with a laser attachment
  • 20 kills with the Outlaw with a scope attachment
  • 20 kills with the Outlaw with four attachments

The challenges also provide a lot of XP for the new Battle Pass. If you don’t want to invest the time but have some cash to spare, you might get the NA-45 with the “Lycanthrope” skin in the new lottery.

CoD Mobile Lycanthrope NA 45
The Lycanthrope comes with a stylish appearance and strong attachments. In the new Arsenal you can view the legendary skin.

NA-45 too unfair – Banned in the Championships

Why is the weapon unfair: The use of the weapon resembles “noobtubing”, a technique that has been frowned upon since the early days of shooters. In this, players aim roughly at the ground in front of a player with rocket or grenade launchers and kill them without actually having to hit them.

The same trend has emerged with the NA-45. Players no longer aim properly, as is customary for snipers, but quickly scope in, fire both shots at the ground, and kill a player without them being able to defend themselves effectively.

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“Noobtubing” is typically associated with rocket launchers, now likely with the NA-45 as well.

Since the shots can come in quick succession and only then does it reload, there are hardly any ways to prevent this. Many players struggle with it and do not quite know what to do about it.

Why is the weapon banned? In the currently ongoing Championships of CoD Mobile, the NA-45 cannot be played. It is not explicitly stated whether this is because it is too strong or because the tournament is currently underway.

Both are possible, although usually in tournaments it is not allowed to change the rules or allow new content during the ongoing competitions.

Can I play it? The weapon was therefore banned from the Championships of CoD Mobile, at least for now. Apparently, the problem with the NA-45 is greater than expected. However, you can still use it in regular games.

If you want to farm some XP in Season 11 or rank up, the NA-45 might help you – or stand in your way, as you could also run into it. In our special, you can read what changes with Season 11 and what has happened in the game since release.

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How to unlock World Quests in WoW: Battle for Azeroth

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If you want to complete world quests in WoW: Battle for Azeroth, you first need to unlock them. A few requirements are necessary.

World quests are important in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. Many players want to start with world quests right away to prepare for dungeons and later for raids or PvP – but they may be missing. In this small guide, we will show you how to unlock World Quests in Battle for Azeroth.

Update: This article was originally published in 2018. We updated it on 29.10.2020 with the latest information from WoW Patch 9.0.

WoW Guide: Requirements for World Quests in Battle for Azeroth

The maximum level is required: After the level squish, the most important requirement for unlocking world quests is reaching level 50. Before that, world quests are not offered at Kul Tiras and Zandalar.

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Reputation with three factions: To unlock world quests, a character must have friendly reputation with three different factions from Battle for Azeroth.

  • Horde players need friendly reputation with:
    • Zandalari Empire
    • Talanji’s Expedition
    • Voldunai
  • Alliance players need friendly reputation with:
    • Order of Embers
    • The Storm’s Wake
    • 7th Legion

To achieve this reputation, it is usually sufficient to complete some quests in all three zones of your own faction. After just a few quests per area, the requirement is fulfilled. Only with the Order of Embers in Drustvar does it take a bit longer, as the quest line grants reputation only later – but a large amount then.

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Advance the war campaign: Most players overlook this step. To unlock world quests, the war campaign must be advanced. You need to play it until you have established a base in all three areas of the opposing faction. The war campaign always starts on the respective ship of your faction in Boralus or Dazar’alor. In doing so, you also unlock the island expeditions “by the way”.

Whistle as a reward: When all requirements are met, you can turn in the quest “The Unity of Kul Tiras” (Alliance) or “The Unity of Zandalar” (Horde) on your ship. This unlocks the world quests on both continents and also grants the flight master’s whistle. With this, you can teleport directly to a flight master.

If you already have a whistle from Legion, it will just be upgraded.

What do world quests offer? World quests are one of the fundamental endgame activities of WoW: Battle for Azeroth, especially for new characters at max level. They not only provide reputation, gold, and artifact power, but often reward good equipment that eases access to dungeons and raids.

Are you still having fun with world quests? Or are you already eagerly awaiting the next expansion Shadowlands?

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After ban and scandal: Today, MontanaBlack returns to Twitch

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The Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris returns after his Twitch ban today, October 27.

This is what happened: On September 24, MontanaBlack was banned on Twitch. The reason was his streams from his vacation in Malta. There he took pictures of women from a distance, made Neanderthal sounds and shouted to a woman to come for “Ficki Ficki”.

After that, he expressed regret and accepted a Twitch ban for it. The ban followed: 33 days off was Twitch’s response to these actions.

This is how it looks now: Now the 33 days are over and tonight the streamer is allowed to go live on Twitch again. He had already planned some things in advance, which were partly unable to be implemented due to the Corona crisis.

Return after 33 days

This is what the streamer says: On Twitter, MontanaBlack announced that he is likely to be able to stream again around 10:00 PM. Exactly then he wants to start his livestream.

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Previously, the streamer had planned to start his first stream after the ban back in Malta. Namely exactly where the reason for his ban occurred.

However, the Corona crisis disrupted the streamer’s plans. Malta was declared a risk area and MontanaBlack decided against a trip to Malta.

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Now the stream will take place in Germany and he has already planned something for that as well. On Instagram, he showed that he wants to raffle some things during the stream. Among them are also some new smartphones that he paid for out of his own pocket.

What did MontanaBlack do in the meantime? During his ban, the streamer was still busy. He regularly uploaded videos to YouTube, which mainly focused on FIFA 21.

He also invited YouTube colleagues to join him. This resulted in a provocative scene from MontanaBlack’s streamer room. Colleagues appeared there who had taken over this room from a “previous tenant” who was obviously still out of sight.

Now MontanaBlack no longer has to hide in the streams and can go live again openly. It will be interesting to see how his stream will go for his return.

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The Division 2: Maintenance, Server Down on 27.10. – Patch Notes and all information

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In The Division 2 updates will take place today, October 27, on all platforms. The servers on PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, and PC will go offline for nearly 3 hours. But what is changing? Find out everything about today’s process and the patch notes here.

Update 12:35 PM: The maintenance is now officially over. Have fun and good loot, Agents!

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What is today’s maintenance about? A week ago, The Division 2 received the next major update with Title Update 11.1 (TU11.1). Besides changes in numerous areas of the game – especially for the Summit mode – the patch also brought various bug fixes, but even now there are still a few glitches, and adjustments to the game are ongoing – albeit on a smaller scale.

This is how today’s maintenance will go

These times are important: As usual, the developers at Massive have already announced the schedule for today’s maintenance on Twitter.

This is what you can expect today:

  • Maintenance begins at 9:30 AM German time 
  • Downtime will also start, meaning the Division 2 servers will go offline on all platforms
  • Unless issues arise during maintenance, it is expected to last about 3 hours. During that time, your agent life must pause
  • Servers should be back online by 12:30 PM German time at the latest
  • With the server restart, the downtime ends and thus today’s maintenance as well

However, keep in mind: The maintenance schedule may change. The end of maintenance is often moved forward or back by Massive. If anything goes wrong today, we will update this article as usual.

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Patch Notes for Maintenance on October 27 

This is changing today: There aren’t really many changes coming to the players today. Essentially, today’s maintenance brings only 2 fixes. Here’s what the maintenance notes say:

  • A problem was fixed that caused Delta-01 errors for some players when certain characters were loaded
  • A problem was fixed that prevented suicide drones from attacking player skills
  • The clothing event of Season 3 is now over and is no longer available
  • Items from the event can now be purchased with premium currency in the in-game shop
  • The legacy box will now be available – with a rotating selection of items

By the way: If you want to know what comes next after Title Update 11.1 and what else The Division 2 has to offer in 2020, take a closer look at the following article. The developers have already given a rough outlook on the immediate future of the game: Finally, we know how The Division 2 will continue – Roadmap 2020

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How are the 4 new MMORPGs released in 2020 doing now

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Although many games were postponed in 2020, a handful of new MMORPGs did appear. We take a look at how these online role-playing games are doing now at the end of 2020.

What are these MMORPGs? In this article, we explain how the four MMORPGs that were released this year are doing. They are:

  • Bless Unleashed
  • V4
  • Legends of Aria
  • Rebirth Fantasy

We will see how these games have performed since their release and what their future looks like.

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Bless Unleashed

Developer: Round 8 Studio | Publisher: Bandai Namco | Platform: Xbox One, PS4 (PC in beta) | Release Date: March 12, 2020 | Model: Free2Play

What kind of game is this? Bless Unleashed is an MMORPG where you explore a vast world in the role of 5 classes and 4 races, filled with many quests waiting for you.

Together with friends, you fight enemies, including boss monsters, improve your hero, delve into dark dungeons, and can also battle each other in PvP.

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How is the MMORPG doing currently? No official player numbers are available. The MMORPG is currently playable on Xbox One and PS4. The PC version is still in beta.

According to Twitchtracker, Bless Unleashed is currently ranked 303 among the most popular games. The community’s opinions, for example on reddit, are quite positive. It is said to play very smoothly and especially at the beginning, there is much to do.

It can be said that Bless Unleashed has been received better than the discontinued quasi-predecessor Bless Online.

What does the future look like? First, the release of the PC version is scheduled for early 2021. Additionally, the team is already working on larger updates bringing both new PvE and PvP content, including Abyssal Dungeons and World Bosses.

Currently, the future of Bless Unleashed looks quite promising – definitely better than it did for Bless Online.

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Ubisoft explains how their latest games on PS5/Xbox Series X will be better

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The new consoles from Microsoft and Sony will be released soon – the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X/S. And Ubisoft has now explained in detail how exactly their latest games will be improved through free next-gen upgrades on the upcoming hardware compared to the PS4 and Xbox One.

When will the new consoles be released? Gamers won’t have to wait much longer – at least not if they managed to secure one of the new next-gen consoles in advance. Currently, the PS5 and Xbox Series X are sold out. Whether that will change before launch is still unknown.

But for those who were lucky, the following dates are when it starts:

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What’s the deal with next-gen upgrades? Numerous games will be released for the then old console generation and for the next-gen.

Many of these games will receive so-called next-gen upgrades on the PS5 and Xbox One platforms – either directly at launch or a bit later. This means that buyers of the last-gen versions will also be able to enjoy the new technical possibilities on the next-gen (usually) at no additional cost.

For 8 of its latest or upcoming games, Ubisoft has now explained in detail in a blog what changes come with the next-gen upgrades. Below you will find the games and the corresponding upgrade details.

By the way, all the upgrades listed below are free for owners of the PS4 or Xbox One versions. If you want to upgrade from the PS4 disc version to the PS5, consider that you need a PlayStation 5 with a drive. This will not be possible on the all-digital PS5.

Especially the improved loading times should be impressive on next-gen

What the next-gen upgrades improve in the latest Ubisoft games

What changes in detail on the next-gen consoles? Here are the 8 Ubisoft games with their key next-gen changes in detail. By the way, these features are already included in the next-gen versions of these games.

Watch Dogs: Legion

On the Xbox Series X/S you get:

  • Raytracing
  • faster loading times

On the PS5 you will get:

The Viking settlement will look even more beautiful

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

The Xbox Series X/S receive:

  • 60FPS at 4K on Xbox Series X
  • faster loading times

On the PS5, the game offers:

  • 60fps at 4K
  • Tempest 3D Audio
  • faster loading times

Immortals Fenyx Rising

For the Xbox Series X/S:

  • 60fps at 4K on Xbox Series X
  • HDR
  • Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio Technology
  • faster loading times

The upgrade for the PS5 brings:

In Far Cry 6, you shoot in buttery smooth 60 fps

Far Cry 6

After the upgrade, on Xbox Series X/S you get:

  • 60fps at 4K on Xbox Series X

And on the PS5:

  • 60fps at 4K

Riders Republic

On the Xbox Series X/S, you will experience the game with:

  • 60fps at 4K on Xbox Series X
  • HDR support
  • faster loading times

And on the PS5 with:

  • 60fps at 4K
  • HDR support
  • faster loading times

Just Dance 2021 Owners of the Xbox One version will be able to download the version for Xbox Series X/S at no additional cost. Owners of the PlayStation 4 version can enjoy the game through the backward compatibility feature of the PlayStation 5.

Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six Siege can even deliver up to 120fps at 4K

Rainbow Six Siege

On the Xbox Series X/S and PS5, you will have:

  • 120fps at 4K

For Honor

Owners of the Xbox Series X and PS5 will experience the game in:

  • 60fps at 4K

On the Xbox Series S, it will be:

  • 60fps at 1080p, which is Full HD

Will you be getting these games for the current-gen and then benefit from the upgrades or will you buy right away for the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S? By the way, if you haven’t decided yet or are just now considering which of the new next-gen consoles is right for you, you should take a look at the following article from MeinMMO: PS5 vs. Xbox Series X – Which console should you buy?

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The music industry writes a nasty letter to Twitch: A matter of life and death

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A conflict between the music industry and Twitch is brewing. Representatives of artists in the music industry sharply criticize the streaming platform, claiming they are doing too little to protect the rights of artists. This endangers their existence. However, Twitch denies this.

This is the letter: The US site Variety has a letter from representatives of musicians and songwriters to Twitch and Amazon. It is signed by 18 organizations representing copyright holders. Among these organizations is the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which claims to represent 85% of the music legally sold in the USA (via riaa). So this is somewhat like “the music industry” you often read about.

The letter was sent on Thursday, October 22nd. It was addressed to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and the Twitch CEO Emmet Shear (featured image). Amazon acquired Twitch in 2014 for $970 million.

The letter states that Twitch allows its streamers to use the rights holders’ music without a license. It appears that Twitch is doing nothing against the thousands of copyright violations and doesn’t even acknowledge them.

It is mentioned that the representatives of the artists are “deeply disappointed” by Twitch’s actions. There is still an immense amount of “unlicensed music” available on the platform. This “concerns” the rights holders.

Twitch grows with music, jeopardizes artists’ livelihoods

Twitch uses music to grow their platform and dismisses musicians with vague platitudes. Twitch turns a blind eye when the rights of musicians are violated. However, it is crucial for musicians to receive fair royalties on a growing platform like Twitch. This is a matter of life and death:

  • Because the money that is missing makes the difference between whether a musician has a roof over their head or not.
  • It makes the difference between whether a musician can afford health insurance or not.
  • It makes the difference between whether they can work as artists or whether they have to give up a lifelong dream.
Twitch is primarily a gaming platform. Right now, the platform is growing rapidly, also because the Corona pandemic restricts other entertainment options. Twitch, through its strong growth, has drawn the attention of the music industry, as artists use Twitch as an alternative to concerts and tours.

Twitch says: We are proud of how we help musicians

This is Twitch’s response: Twitch denies these allegations in a statement from Monday. They are very proud of what an important service Twitch has become for musicians and songwriters, now that other stages in the real world are closing and tours have to pause.

They have teamed up with “dozens of labels” to ensure that the music of the artists is distributed and promoted. Additionally, they pay some labels royalties.

Twitch claims they are proud to contribute to the health of the music industry. Furthermore, they investigate every copyright infringement complaint.

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“Twitch turns a blind eye when users violate rights”

This is what the rights holders are saying now: In a further statement from the rights holders RIAA, it is said:

Twitch looks the other way when users violate rights. They shift the responsibility to the streamers: No company seeking a genuine partnership with artists behaves like that.

Therefore, a large coalition of organizations has now come together to point out Twitch’s misconduct, which continues to make unlicensed music available on their platform.

Twitch exploits the work of musicians, songwriters, and many others without compensating them.

Twitch must now acknowledge the seriousness of the situation and ensure that no unlicensed music is available on Twitch.

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Streamers like TimTheTatman have received warnings on Twitch.

The conflict between the music industry and Twitch has been brewing for several months. Just a few days ago, Twitch deleted thousands of clips that had copyright complaints lodged against them.

This gives streamers on Twitch a uneasy feeling:

Twitch deletes thousands of clips, warns hundreds of streamers – they are angry and confused

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Destiny 2 Beyond Light: Which new class will you try first?

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In Destiny 2, the expansion Beyond Light is on the horizon. This time, the launch is particularly exciting because new classes are coming for the first time – but which one should you play?

That’s why the launch is so interesting: With the launch of the next expansion “Beyond Light“, players will have access to completely new classes in Destiny 2 for the first time. Instead of receiving upgraded Arc, Void, or Solar subclasses, the DLC brings fresh Stasis classes.

This introduces the first new element ever in Destiny. The Stasis abilities resemble ice or frost magic from other games, and their source is not light, but darkness.

No wonder Guardians are itching to try out the new classes.

MeinMMO wants to know which class you want to dive into the adventure with first. Before we get to the survey, we’ll briefly introduce you to the 3 new classes.

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