In FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, players can not only bring coins. Consumables can also be valuable. We show you which items you can surprisingly sell for a high price right now.
In almost all packs that are opened in Ultimate Team, in addition to player cards, there are also consumable items. And some of them can currently be sold for surprisingly many coins. While this won’t make you rich, you can definitely earn a few coins.
What are consumable items? In FIFA 21, there is a variety of consumable items. These include:
Contracts
Healing Items
Position Modifiers
Chemistry Styles
Manager Leagues
But new items related to the FUT stadium and the club (club items) can also be sold. These include jerseys, crests, celebrations, balls, goal songs, choreographies, and so on.
So, take a look at your club. It can really pay off.
These items you can currently sell for a high price
Which items bring the most coins? The items in FUT 21 that are currently worth the most coins can vary greatly. Here we show you the items that can currently (as of 22.10.) be sold for the highest prices on the FUT transfer market.
These are the PS4 prices.
These chemistry styles bring the most coins:
Hunter (approx. 1,800 coins)
Shadow (approx. 3,400 coins)
GK Basic (approx. 4,800 coins)
The remaining chemistry styles currently have a value of 200 to 400 coins.
The goalkeeper chemistry style is currently particularly expensive
These position modifiers bring the most coins:
LF -> LM (approx. 800 coins)
ZOM -> ZM (approx. 2,200 coins)
ZDM -> ZM (approx. 1,200 coins)
ZM -> ZDM (approx. 900 coins)
ST -> MS (approx. 900 coins)
These goal songs bring the most coins: The goal songs of real clubs are currently very sought after on the transfer market and therefore bring you between 4,000 and 5,000 coins. However, it is difficult to determine the exact current market value, as the songs cannot be searched for individually.
AC Milan (approx. 4,000 to 5,000 coins)
Borussia Dortmund (approx. 4,000 to 5,000 coins)
Inter Milan (approx. 4,000 to 5,000 coins)
Real Madrid (approx. 4,000 to 5,000 coins)
Other items you can sell for a high price: Popular and therefore expensive on the transfer market are these objects:
The celebration “Turn and Zoom” (approx. 5,000 coins)
Diverse coaches like Jürgen Klopp (approx. 2,000 coins) or Zinedine Zidane (approx. 4,000 coins)
This celebration is very expensive at 5,000 coins
In addition, the new Champions League player cards can be sold for significantly higher prices than the gold versions. This is because these cards are currently needed for SBCs and can only be obtained on the transfer market or in packs.
Although the cards have identical stats, the CL version is more expensive
Have you discovered any other items that can be sold for a high price? Please let us know in the comments. And if you want to know how to get players cheaply on the transfer market, check out our sniping guide.
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Halloween and Dead by Daylight are actually a perfect pair. However, this year the developers have crash-landed the “event”.
Just yesterday we reported on the new skins that are now available in Dead by Daylight. They are part of the new Halloween collection, which is supposed to accompany the annual Halloween event in Dead by Daylight. Now the event is live and players are upset. For many, the event is a disappointment.
What is the problem? Players of Dead by Daylight have been used to being able to earn at least one of the new skins with an additional currency for years. However, this is not the case in 2020. All skins can only be purchased using real money or the known in-game currency. Farming enough bloodpoints takes several hundred hours of gameplay and has nothing to do with the Halloween event. So players are asked to pay.
The skins are fantastic. Unfortunately, the way to obtain them is not.
What can you do new in the game? The innovations in the game are also minimal. While there are a few event add-ons for killers and survivors, they also disappoint. Survivors can modify their flashlight or give themselves a one-time speed boost, while killers can exchange their special ability for a short sprint. This allows you to use the killer’s ability Blight once. Above all, the killer add-on feels more like a bad joke. During the sprint, you cannot attack and after that the add-on is used up. Hardly anyone enjoys this – at least on the subreddit.
How it used to be: In previous years there was always an optional currency. Players could collect serum. Sometimes this was done by “milking” disgusting plants, sometimes by completing special challenges. There was enough serum so that at least every player could earn one of the cool Halloween sets without spending a cent. Those who wanted all sets had to pay, but at least everyone could get their personal favorite set for free.
Community pulling together: At least we have to give the developers credit for managing to – probably for the first time in the history of Dead by Daylight – bring all players onto one side. A look at the Dead by Daylight subreddit reveals how unpopular the patch and the event are. Both killers and survivors are complaining, and everyone agrees that Halloween 2020 is a disaster. Accordingly, many memes and criticisms are currently circulating on social media.
And if you manage to unite the Dead by Daylight community, which usually tears each other apart, that is already an impressive achievement. Unfortunately, it is not something to be proud of.
Cortyn says: I absolutely cannot comprehend how the developers from Behaviour could crash this event so badly. Halloween should be the most important time of the year for a game based on horror and fright. Now, during the spooky season, new players could be excited and old players could be shown what the game does so well. Instead, there is an event that doesn’t even deserve the name, and no way to earn any of the sets like in previous years. I have little understanding for this, and my desire to play the game during this time has been stifled right from the start.
What do you think? Do you also find the development terrible? Or do you just play with one of the 21 killers and don’t care about it?
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The streaming platform Twitch has deleted thousands of clips that violate copyright. Furthermore, streamers have been warned. This concerns the use of copyrighted music. Streamers now seem perplexed: they have to delete content that dates back years, and thus their life’s work.
This is the situation: Some streamers on Twitch have been using music in their videos for years: they let songs play in the background to create ambiance. They think nothing of it or at least not much.
This has always been against Twitch’s rules but remained without real consequence for a long time.
In June 2020, however, music publishers began to scour Twitch’s archives for such copyright violations. They then filed complaints with Twitch that streamers were using copyrighted music.
The music industry has apparently exerted pressure on Twitch: they should take these clips offline.
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In June 2020, the drama about copyrights on Twitch began.
Twitch subsequently warned streamers and said they needed to clean up their archives. A tone was struck that put the streamers in panic: they felt threatened that Twitch would ban them for things they did years ago.
This is the problem: Those who have been on Twitch longer have no overview of which clips and videos at some point had music playing. Therefore, streamers are now puzzled about what to do. They simply cannot comply with the request to “review their material” in this way.
Some streamers see only one option for themselves: they have to delete all videos and clips. In doing so, they are destroying their “life’s work” on Twitch.
As the streamer Ellohime points out, it will be difficult to use “In-game Music” in the future. Even that could be copyright protected.
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The streamer “TimTheTatman” speaks on Twitch about being perplexed. The solution would probably be to “Nuke it” – to delete everything. Otherwise, he doesn’t know what he should do now:
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This is the criticism: The streaming expert, Devin Nash, criticizes Twitch’s approach. He says it is simply crazy. Twitch needs to provide a system that allows streamers to specifically find such videos that violate copyright.
Twitch’s solution now is that streamers must “delete their life’s work.” This is ignorant.
Just like many other streamers, “Teawrex” writes that he simply doesn’t understand why Twitch can’t manage to explain to people the rules that they’re supposedly breaking (via twitter).
Twitch allegedly deletes clips “without penalties for streamers”
This is what Twitch says: In a statement to the website Kotaku, a spokesperson for Twitch admits that they’ve received thousands of complaints from rights holders. These complaints must be addressed legally.
In an official statement on Twitter, it is further stated that Twitch is proud to have become such an important service for many artists. It is critical for Twitch to protect the rights of songwriters and partners in the music industry.
They want to continue to work on giving Twitch streamers the opportunity to collaborate with the music industry.
We are incredibly proud of the essential service Twitch has become for so many creators, including songwriters, artists and other music industry partners, during this challenging time. It is critical to us that their rights are respected.
This is what it’s about: For years, the topic of “Copyright” on Twitch received too little attention. Streamers thought: The music is just playing, no one will mind. No one watches a streamer just to hear music. With the growing relevance of Twitch in 2020 came the rude awakening: Twitch received thousands of complaints about copyright violations.
Allegedly, large music publishers have now co-financed a company that screens streams for copyright violations in order to prevent them. At least that’s what lawyer Noah Downs said in a live stream.
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Twitch apparently has no technical means to resolve the problem “cleanly” and is now passing the pressure on to the content creators.
As a result of the current wave of complaints, Twitch has apparently just deleted all clips that were subject to complaints without hearing from the creators or informing them exactly which clips were deleted.
The critical question in practice is: What can happen to Twitch streamers in the worst case if they have further such clips in their archives that are discovered by music detectives?
In June 2020, it was still thought that Twitch would impose bans for this, and people could lose their channels
However, according to Twitch’s new statement on Twitter, it seems like Twitch is simply deleting the clips itself and the streamer receives no “penalty”
The situation still appears unclear. This is currently unsettling for streamers.
In any case, it is bitter that several streamers here delete their “archives” from Twitch and thousands of clips and videos disappear from the internet forever.
The action unsettled and angered several streamers, such as GladdX, already last summer.
In June 2020, the topic of “Copyright” on Twitch caused a short panic. At that time, streamers even received multiple warnings. At that time, some feared for their Twitch accounts and thus for their number one source of income:
Phasmophobia is a horror co-op game on Steam and is very popular. We at MeinMMO will tell you what the various items can do that help you identify the ghosts.
You start in a van and receive some information about the mission, as well as secondary objectives. Your task is to identify the ghost in a house. There are various items for this purpose.
What items are there? In Phasmophobia, there are numerous items, some of which are available at the start, while others can only be unlocked by you over time.
Flashlight and a stronger flashlight
EMF Reader
Thermometer
Spirit Box
A photo and a video camera
Ghost Writing Book
UV Light / Glowstick
Motion Sensor
Cross
Lighter and candle or matches
Glow Stick
Pills for mental health
However, since the game currently offers a rather mediocre tutorial, we will introduce the items in more detail and categorize them into two categories: items for identifying ghosts and items for survival.
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Items to Identify Ghosts
To determine the type of ghost, you need to learn more about its identity. You need to figure out what kind of ghost it is (e.g., a Poltergeist) and what it has done in the past.
You can carry up to 3 items at the same time. Some of these items fall under the “starter items” and are available right from the start of the round, including the flashlight, EMF Reader, or cameras.
Flashlights
Useful for: Lighting up the environment, as the houses are usually very dark.
Provides proof: None
In the game, there are two different flashlights: the standard version and an improved one that illuminates a larger area. Flashlights are important and should always have a place in your inventory.
EMF Reader
Useful for: Measuring electromagnetic fields and thus locating the ghost
Provides the following proof: From level 5 it provides an entry
The EMF Reader is also an essential tool. You activate it by using the right mouse button and then sweep through the house. A high EMF value just means there are paranormal activities. However, from level 5 it counts as proof that you can record in your journal.
The thermometer accurately tells you how warm or cold it is in the room.
Thermometer
Useful for: Finding the ghost
Provides proof: Cold temperatures
The thermometer is not part of the standard equipment and must be purchased separately. However, we highly recommend it. If the temperatures in a room drop below 10 degrees, you have a good chance of having a ghost nearby. If the temperature even drops below freezing, you have found proof.
However, you can theoretically also recognize the low temperature by your breath. The thermometer makes it easier and more accurate.
Spirit Box
Useful for: Communication with the ghost
Provides proof: Spirit Box
The Spirit Box is one of the most interesting tools in the game. You place it in a room, turn off the light, and try to talk to the ghost. You use your microphone for this and ideally speak in English, even though the ghost may understand German in some situations.
You can ask several questions. Here is a small selection:
Open a door.
Turn on the light.
Are there any ghosts?
Give us a sign.
Show us.
Can you speak?
Make a noise.
Would you like to talk?
Are you happy?
Are you male or female?
Do you want us to leave?
Can you make a sound?
Show us your presence.
Make a sound.
Throw something.
Talk to us.
We are friends.
The ghost can respond by speaking or performing an action. A conversation counts as proof, an action does not. However, it shows that the ghost is nearby.
If the ghost does not respond, it may not be willing to talk to you, which some ghosts actually do not, or you are not alone or it is too noisy in the house.
Video Camera
Useful for: Filming paranormal activities
Provides proof: Ghost Orb
The video camera is especially worthwhile when you have already identified the room where the ghost is located. Then you leave one of the other items in your van and take the camera with you. Position it so that it captures as much of the room as possible. Also, remember to activate the camera before returning to the van. The green light means it is recording, the red means it is in standby mode.
Ghost Writing Book
Useful for: Communication with the ghost
Provides proof: Ghostwriting
Like the video camera, the book is only worthwhile when you have identified the room with the ghost. Place the book in the middle of the room and wait for the ghost to write in it. It is best to combine the book with the video camera and sit in the van to observe the activities.
With the UV light, you can make fingerprints visible (Image source: Gamepretty).
UV Light / Glowstick
Useful for: Finding fingerprints
Provides proof: Fingerprints
The UV light becomes really interesting later in the game and can initially be left in the van. At the beginning, there are rarely fingerprints to find. However, the more paranormal activities take place, the more useful the item becomes. Fingerprints are usually found on light switches, doors, or windows.
The glowstick works on exactly the same principle.
Camera
Useful for: Photographing the ghost and completing side missions
Provides proof: None
The camera does not provide any proof but is useful for many side missions. For example, you may be tasked with taking a photo of the ghost.
Items That Can Ensure Your Survival
In addition to the aforementioned items to successfully complete the mission, there are also items that can ensure your survival. The more paranormal activities take place, the more “sanity” or mental health you lose.
Moreover, ghosts can attack and kill you. You can partially protect yourself from this.
Cross
Useful for: Survival
Provides proof: None
A cross can be used against a ghost to protect yourself from death. To do this, you lay it on the ground beforehand. If the ghost walks over it, it disappears; however, the radius for this is quite small.
Crosses are more effective against certain types of ghosts than others. Moreover, really aggressive ghosts that are already hunting you will not be impressed by it.
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Lighters can be used to light matches and candles. You can either do it yourself or have another player light them with a lighter.
Since flashlights start to flicker with high ghost activity, these items are useful to ensure there is still light. Moreover, you can throw them to temporarily protect yourself from the ghost. Lastly, they are needed for some side missions.
Motion Sensor
Useful for: Side missions
Provides proof: None
The motion sensor is mainly part of side missions and is supposed to capture the movements of the ghost. However, it does not provide proof and is useful only when the room has already been located.
Sanity Pills
Useful for: Maintaining sanity
Provides proof: None
During a round of Phasmophobia, your “sanity level” decreases due to ghost activities. At 30-40 percent sanity, you start to see strange things, like flickering lights or shadows. Additionally, the likelihood of the ghost attacking you increases. At 0% sanity, the risk is extremely high that the ghost will hunt and kill you.
The pills, in turn, ensure that the percentage increases again.
Phasmophobia is popular among streamers and viewers because it is so scary.
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has excited many players with the “One Tamriel” update. The developers of Fallout 76 then adopted this idea after several discussions and an active exchange, as chief Jeff Gardiner tells MeinMMO in an interview.
The “One Wasteland” update has shaken up Fallout 76, brought numerous innovations, and completely changed the familiar leveling system. Many players had to get used to what it is like to play Fallout.
However, such a change was apparently planned. On the occasion of this major update and the upcoming “Steel Dawn,” Project Lead Jeff Gardiner and Lead Quest Designer Brianna Schneider answered our questions.
Jeff Gardiner is the Project Lead of Fallout 76 and talked to us about the current state and the future of the game. He previously worked on Fallout 3 and was the Lead Producer of Fallout 4. He also contributed in a leading role to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. He has been employed at Bethesda for over 15 years.
We specifically asked whether the already very similarly named “One Tamriel” update from ESO had been a model. After all, this has changed the MMORPG just as significantly. And ultimately, the studios behind Fallout 76 and Elder Scrolls Online are sister studios.
Jeff Gardiner reveals to us: Yes, One Tamriel was a model. And moreover, One Wasteland is a tribute to the work of the MMORPG makers. But how exactly can one imagine this?
What is One Wasteland at all? The update was released on September 15 as the autumn update of Fallout 76 and brought about:
dynamically leveled enemies
legendary skills to make players even stronger
daily operations, a kind of dungeon system for single players and groups
One Wasteland aims to make Fallout 76 more attractive for new players while simultaneously being interesting for veterans. It should ensure that everyone can play in their own way and still have fun while promoting the game in groups.
One Tamriel is the model for One Wasteland
What is One Tamriel? The major update was released in 2016 for the MMORPG and is considered a major breakthrough for ESO. One of the biggest adjustments was that enemies adapt dynamically to the players’ levels.
This keeps the content relevant and the game becomes easier for beginners and better for groups. After all, now almost anyone can play with anyone, regardless of their level, and everyone still contributes to the success.
One Tamriel has made ESO more attractive for new players and groups.
In the review of One Tamriel on MeinMMO, ESO expert Jürgen Horn even claims that this update has more MMO elements than ever before.
Jeff Gardiner also confirms this to us in the interview. He says:
We adopted the idea for One Wasteland from One Tamriel because the team there repeatedly says it was the biggest turning point. They adjusted the game so you can play virtually anywhere. It changed much about player behavior and mechanics, and the players really liked it.
The game became more successful from that point on.
Jeff Gardiner in an interview with MeinMMO.
Why was One Tamriel so important? Before the update, ESO was still overshadowed by other games like Star Wars: The Old Republic. Players criticized that while it looked like an Elder Scrolls game, it did not play that way.
Only with One Tamriel did this change. The dynamic levels created more of the “Elder Scrolls” feeling: players became adventurers again who could explore the world without being strictly limited by levels. At least to a certain extent, the hardest content is still reserved for the toughest players.
ESO even attracted new players in this way, who could play directly with their friends after creating a character, who were already further along. The MMORPG became more friendly for groups while simultaneously being more enjoyable for solo players – Just as one imagines an Elder Scrolls game, only online in multiplayer.
What does this have to do with One Wasteland? The One Wasteland update has adopted the same system with dynamic levels as one of its innovations. Enemies adapt to the players’ levels, and everyone can contribute to completing events and defeating bosses.
This promotes both group play and the opportunity to invite friends. Because they no longer just get “carried through,” but can also earn their share of the reward properly.
In One Wasteland, everyone should contribute – whether freshly out of the Vault or already like here with heavy weapons and power armor.
We asked in more detail and wanted to know what the thoughts behind One Wasteland were. What led to the decision to create One Wasteland?
“One Wasteland as a tribute to ESO“
This is what the chief says: Gardiner explains that this level design was actually planned for the release of Fallout 76. However, there were difficulties at that time, which is why another system was adopted, where a player determines the levels of enemies upon entering a zone, even for players who arrive after him.
This was supposed to change with One Wasteland. There were already preparatory changes, such as public teams. Gardiner says:
The goal was for players to be able to play together, especially at events. Over the past year, we tried several things to bring the community together. We introduced light [public] teams that allow them to form groups quickly and provide bonuses when you are in a group.
Events were adjusted and are continually being adjusted to be more player-friendly. And we wanted to ensure that everyone can participate in events, especially seasonal events. Everyone should feel like they earned their share of the reward and have more fun at the event.
Jeff Gardiner in an interview with MeinMMO.
This corresponds exactly to the idea that the developers of ESO already pursued with One Tamriel. “That’s why we called it One Wasteland,” explains Gardiner. “As a tribute to them.”
Fallout 76 follows ESO with One Wasteland – but it does not simply copy the update.
This is how the collaboration went: In fact, it sounds like the creators of ESO not only provided the template but even helped create One Wasteland. At least with ideas.
Gardiner emphasizes in the conversation: “Our developers and theirs spoke and exchanged ideas on how to do this. It was a fascinating process and really a great collaboration with one of our sister studios.”
However, the developers of Fallout 76 did not simply adopt what helped ESO. One Wasteland offers several new features that fit the Fallout universe perfectly – such as legendary perks that make your characters even stronger.
The developers are putting a lot of work into the project. So far, One Wasteland is the foundation for helping Fallout 76 achieve the success that the game lacked at launch. The franchise has much to offer, a deep story, and holds opportunities to explore the history of a beloved game series in depth.
Gardiner mentioned in the interview that the lessons the team learned from One Wasteland will serve as a tool for the future. It should become easier to bring better content to players more quickly and easily.
I think that One Wasteland can become a similar turning point for Fallout 76 as One Tamriel was for ESO. The ambitions of the developers clearly speak for that.
The entire interview: In the conversation, Gardiner and Schneider reveal to us what One Wasteland means for Fallout 76 and what changes will occur with Steel Dawn in winter 2020. They also chat a bit about the development in 2021 and 2022.
There, I speak with Jeff Gardiner and Brianna Schneider about the gameplay changes of One Wasteland and Steel Dawn and what they mean for the players. Here you can find the complete interview.
A megafauna shrine like this one in a shelter should actually be in everyone’s basement.
The Bombs Drop Day: Currently, everything in Fallout 76 revolves around the Bombs Drop Day, which is celebrated on October 23. This is the day when the bombs fell and everything began for Fallout. On the occasion of the holiday, there is a Free2Play week and numerous reasons why you should take a look at Fallout 76 (again).
At some point in the coming weeks, Steel Dawn will be released, the Steel Dawn. In this update, the legendary Steel Brotherhood returns to Appalachia. They want to re-establish themselves there, and you should help. One of the biggest features of the update are the C.A.M.P. shelters, basically your own instanced vaults.
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Halloween is slowly coming to GTA 5 Online now, and new discounts and bonuses that bring you more money are active. Also, one of the fastest cars can be won. We will show you why playing now is particularly worthwhile.
What kind of “event” is happening? The world of GTA Online is now getting into the Halloween spirit and has some gems ready for the players. Some cool Halloween cars, masks, and face paints are returning and can be purchased from your trusted dealer.
Apart from the cool Halloween items, there are additional bonuses and discounts this week to sweeten your gaming experience.
The new podium vehicle – Annis S80RR
This is the vehicle in question: Weekly, the vehicle on the podium at the GTA Online casino changes, which you can win in the next 7 days. You need to bring a bit of luck to the spin at the lucky wheel and land on the field with the car.
This week, there is a cool speedster up for grabs. The Annis S80RR is on our list of the fastest cars in GTA Online. It ranks 7th in terms of the time it takes to complete a racetrack, as it only needs 58 seconds.
Instead of investing 2.5 million, players can now simply win the sports car
So if you want to acquire this car for free, you need to hurry and spin the lucky wheel diligently every day this week. Next week, a different vehicle will be displayed on the podium.
Why is it worth playing now?
Here you can earn more money: A new bonus week has started in GTA Online. For you, this means that there is now double the money and RP to be earned in various in-game activities.
What bonuses are active? This week is all about Halloween and spooky missions, so there are double rewards in these areas of the game:
Beast vs. Slasher
Come Out To Play
Condemned
Lost vs. Damned
Slasher
In the Slasher mode, there is a “catcher”. The hunted must survive, equipped with a flashlight
So if you want to get a little spooked while earning money and RP, you can check out these game activities.
Current discounts and gifts in GTA Online
Where can you save now? So that you can invest your earned money right away, the bonus week offers discounts on various vehicles and properties. Additionally, there are more gifts:
If you want to get some cool Halloween items, earn money quickly in spooky modes, or have spotted a vehicle that is currently discounted, you should definitely check out GTA Online this week. If the money is still not enough for your next investment, you can find moreways to earn money faster in GTA Online.
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Extremely poor reviews: The video with the announcement has sparked significantly negative reactions. With only around 2,600 positive ratings and over 19,000 thumbs down, the opinion is clear. Even with the German version of the video, it is rather negative, with 200 positive responses and over 500 thumbs down (as of: 22.10., 12:30 PM).
The evaluation turned out to be so negative.
I don’t want to blindly rush in and take “Blizzard’s side”, but I still think that some of the criticisms raised are quite silly or ill-considered.
Shadowlands delayed to make more money?
Time and again, one reads, often with a distinctly sarcastic undertone: “Oh, that’s why Shadowlands was delayed, so they can make a little more money” or “Shadowlands is not finished, but you have time for such a set?”
At first glance, that may seem like a valid criticism, but with a little thought, it falls apart. The developers responsible for the art and visual design are basically done with their work regarding Shadowlands. The game as such is complete. The beta has been extended to fine-tune the endgame content. So those designing sets have very little to do.
However, the second point is much more important: The set has been in the game for almost a year. The items were not just added with Patch 9.0. The Grimmlingflitzer set was already found in the game data in Patch 8.2.5 and Patch 8.3. So it is not something new that Blizzard has just “spontaneously inserted”. The set has existed as such.
What was the set intended for? There are also some indications that the set was never meant to be released in the shop. Although there is no concrete evidence, there are some good considerations. The most likely one is that Blizzard had planned the set as a bonus for the virtual ticket. Because originally, they were supposed to hold a BlizzCon 2020, which is canceled due to the ongoing Corona situation. Instead, there will be a BlizzConline in February.
At least traditionally, that would fit, as last year there was a cosmetic set that looked rather “silly”.
Such a set existed last year.
A second option could be that the set was intended for a questline that never made it into the game. Because in Patch 8.2.5, there was a – not fully implemented – questline about a murder mystery in the Druid Grove. That would at least fit visually, as the questline also involved Sparkles – a well-known faerie dragon.
However, it is also possible that the questline, along with the set, was intended for another promo event.
The fact that the set was actually planned for something other than the cash shop is also suggested by the style of the announcement video. Because it seems rather hurriedly put together at the last minute and does not match the quality that Blizzard usually presents for such items in the shop. A few dancing characters are indeed the minimal effort.
Of course, there is also the possibility that the set was meant for the shop from the very beginning. We simply do not know and will probably not find out so soon.
“Such silly things ruin the beautiful game!”
Another point that is often mentioned goes something like this: “This does not fit into World of Warcraft at all, this game is ruined by such things.” What is meant by this is that such rather “silly” armor pieces are a problem as they make the game world less appropriate and distract from the seriousness of the respective situation – such as the threat posed by Shadowlands.
Here too, I have to ask: Really? Have you ever looked around in World of Warcraft with open eyes? I have at least 50 different items in my toy collection that can transform me into some nonsense. From other characters, to huge murloc eggs, to a night elf guardian or a naked mermaid from the shell, everything is really included. If I want, I can even take on the appearance of my battle pets or walk through the game world as a giant tree.
You can walk through WoW with a giant tree as well.
Currently, the Hallow’s End event is also running, where everyone is running around as a zombie, banshee, or leper gnome anyway. Or is that just silliness that we have gotten used to? If yes: Then we will also survive the faerie dragon set.
Less complaining or drawing consequences
I personally find the set quite funny and will definitely wear it on some occasions – simply because it will surely contribute to the entertainment in Discord among friends.
What criticisms remain? In the end, there is of course also justified criticism. That such an elaborate set is only available through a subscription or the direct spending of money is unfortunate. This is especially true since it is the first set that has earlobes for elves and other races. They do not just clip through the hat but look really good on these races. Other sets in the game do not have that, and that is a shame.
The “longstanding” criticism remains in place. WoW is after all a game with purchase costs for each new expansion and a subscription model. Some find that this alone is reason enough not to have a cash shop in the game. Anyone who pays monthly for a game should be able to access all content.
At least I can understand this last point well. But it must also be said that the shop has been a fixed part of the game since Mists of Pandaria. Why one is still so upset about this, over 8 years later, as if this were something entirely new is baffling to me. Especially since the set is “free” anyway if you are a loyal WoW player with a perpetual subscription.
Perhaps it’s time to draw consequences and simply stop playing WoW. Because the practice of having an in-game shop is unlikely to change – neither in World of Warcraft nor in other MMORPGs.
In the end, everyone has to decide for themselves how they feel about such items in the shop or as a bonus for loyal subscribers. Yet all the hate the development team is currently receiving for this, I find simply silly.
What do you think?
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In Destiny 2, cheating has become much harder now. The cheaters are not happy about this. They are complaining and providing curious justifications, but this results in a lot of laughs.
Why are the cheaters angry? Recently, Destiny developers Bungie took legal action against a major cheat seller. This is a provider of cheating software that sells things like aim bots, wallhacks, and other unfair advantages. These cheats have plagued the PvP for quite some time.
The seller “Perfect Aim” then informed its customers that they were very sorry, but cheat support for Destiny 2 had to be discontinued due to legal demands. Even though they weren’t sure if they were actually violating any licenses or other conditions.
Some of the, well, not-so-fair Destiny players didn’t blame Bungie or justice for the ban. No, they blame the nasty YouTubers and streamers.
These YouTubers are always complaining in their videos that they can’t sweat properly in the Trials.
It’s clear who’s responsible for this – Source: Fallout on YouTube
Now, a few of the mentioned YouTubers have made a joke by reading the comments of the annoyed cheaters on Twitter or in the forums of the cheat providers.
Among them are the generic comments you would expect – things like:
These are the funniest comments: Content creators like Aztecross and Fallout (in the thumbnail) are also digging through much funnier contributions from cheaters:
It’s actually sad that Bungie is going against a site [Perfect Aim] that has helped so many people get better at the game. I even enjoyed the cheats and got better at the game.
In response to the question of why people even use cheats, there were also answers – even if there is probably some self-irony involved:
I cheat to compensate for my inevitable virginity.
Some users are now threatening honest players, saying they will go all out one last time and make their lives in PvP hell out of revenge.
Other cheaters are truly retaliating against Bungie:
Just canceled my pre-order for Beyond Light, fuck it, it was a fun time lmao.
YouTuber DFP (Destiny Fun Police) stated on Twitter that Bungie should now “target the other providers that the Perfect Aim weasels are now all running to. Sue them all.” He received this reply on Twitter: “Sue people for playing games the way they want instead of soft banning them?” DFP activates his detective skills and states: “Cheater found.”
This is how Bungie responds: Destiny developer Bungie is keeping a low profile despite the success. However, Community Manager Dylan “dmg04” Gaffner stated (via Twitter): “The fight against cheaters never ends.”
A user points out that many players will soon have no reason to complain. After all, Perfect Aim has been defeated and soon the meta will be nerfed. In response, the legendary (still) Bungie employeeDavid “DeeJ” Dague dryly replied:
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Are you also enjoying the salty tears of cheaters? Do you see it like the above-mentioned PvP pro Aztecross? He claims that Perfect Aim was the largest cheat seller for Destiny 2 and that 90% of the hacks came from there. Therefore, the game should soon be a safe place.
Call of Duty: Mobile is a great success. But what makes the mobile shooter so successful? What accounts for this success? Shooter expert Sven Galitzki from MeinMMO spoke in an interview with the Vice President of Mobile at Activisionand asked about the 3 biggest success factors.
At launch nearly a year ago, it was the most successful mobile game of all time. And this success continues to this day. Ratings in the respective stores are still strong. As of October 2020, CoD Mobile has now exceeded 300 million downloads. In Activision’s quarterly reports, success has been repeatedly mentioned for Call of Duty: Mobile since its release.
But what really drives so many players to play Call of Duty for pocket devices? What makes this mobile shooter so successful? MeinMMO directly asked Activision.
The action game for on the go is very popular. But why?
What makes CoD Mobile so successful? Here are the 3 most important factors
Activision in the interview – who is speaking? I recently had the opportunity to speak with Chris Plummer – the Vice President of Mobile at Activision. Together we chatted a bit about the current state of Call of Duty: Mobile, the first birthday, the new season, and the ongoing success of the mobile shooter.
During the interview, I explicitly asked which 3 factors are the most important for CoD Mobile’s success in Plummer’s eyes. He extensively outlined his top 3 success factors.
Chris Plummer – Vice President of Mobile at Activision
Authenticity: According to Chris Plummer, authenticity and the unmistakable CoD feeling play a major role in the success of CoD Mobile. He stated to MeinMMO:
“For players – whether they are fans of the franchise or have just heard of it – there is a kind of universal appreciation for authenticity in CoD Mobile. It simply contains the right stuff, the right maps, the right characters… It feels like a Call of Duty.”
And that’s something no other mobile game offers: “That is primarily the most important thing. And that is very hard to achieve. It gives us an advantage because no one else can do that.”
Controls: Plummer also counts the controls of Call of Duty: Mobile among the important factors for success:
“I think the controls are in second place. While one could say that this is a part of an authentic CoD experience, on mobile devices it is something entirely different.”
You can also configure the controls and displays yourself
Activision also found this to be new territory, they had to realign themselves. However, that evidently worked: “No one had played Call of Duty in this way before, and we had to figure out what that even means. When you talk to people who have played competing products or other games in this area [mobile] that offer a comparable level of intensity and action – even other genres – you hear that Call of Duty: Mobile has a very successful control scheme. And we are very proud of it.”
Then Plummer emphasizes again how crucial this aspect is for success – even with the order, he is not sure: “This is one of the key aspects through which every ‘Call of Duty’ title is fun to play – how it feels in your hands, how the weapons feel when you fire them, how the feedback from the controls feels. It is also hard for me to say which comes first and which comes second in terms of importance. But these [authenticity and controls] are definitely two huge success factors.”
Live Service: As a third point, many might have suspected the strong graphics of CoD Mobile, but Plummer names a different important aspect:
“Third, and this may not be the expected response, is the way the game is supported. Week after week, month after month. It is one thing to offer this authenticity and good controls. You might say: ‘Hey, this is really Call of Duty, wow.’ And then that feeling eventually fades and it becomes dull. That is not what we want. We want it to remain fresh and exciting. So that every time you fire up the game, something new awaits you.”
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Here, in Plummer’s eyes, they have really delivered and already have a lot to show: “If you look at what the team has delivered month after month – and the game is now a year old: We have gone from 11 to 23 multiplayer maps, instead of one we now have 27 multiplayer modes, from 200 weapons we now have over 1,400.”
In this regard, they are decisively ahead of the competition: “In my opinion, we deliver more exciting content month after month than any other (mobile) game out there. I find it hard to even find a genre that brings out new content at this rhythm every month. And you don’t even have to spend a cent for it. There are new maps, new modes, a free battle pass that you can play through. We do have premium content, but all of that is purely cosmetic, purely optional.”
In short: “If you have any interest in this genre at all, you jump into the game, get a feel for it, and then realize: there is always new content, new events, new characters (now over 180), new weapons – that also makes a big part of the success. These content drops are possible because we manage the game well.”
Plummer’s conclusion: Finally, the VP of Mobile summarizes: “So it’s the authenticity, the controls, and the live content – those are the 3 biggest success factors. There are many more things I could talk about and we are also proud of, such as the graphics. But if you ask me about the top 3, these are definitely the ones.”
New MMOs are often announced with great fanfare, piquing interest in learning more about them. However, as time goes by, updates become sparse. We present to you six such online games that are unlikely to ever be released.
You know the situation: A really cool MMO gets announced, it looks amazing, but suddenly there’s no more news, and you get the impression that it will never be released.
This is the case with this selection of online games that we present due to their grand announcements and the ever-sparser updates.
The article was updated on October 22, 2020. New information regarding Chronicles of Elyria has been added.
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Age of Wushu 2
Genre: Sandbox MMORPG | Developer: Snail Games | Platform: PC | Release Date: None officially announced | Model: Unknown
What is Age of Wushu 2? The sequel to one of the most well-known Wuxia MMORPGs is this time focused on survival. However, do not think of games like ARK or Conan Exiles. Survival in Age of Wushu 2 means successfully navigating your own path and mastering it without failing.
In doing so, you will explore a vast open sandbox world, learn martial arts, fight against other players, and improve your hero. The battles are said to rely heavily on combos and therefore resemble the beat ’em up Street Fighter.
How has the development progressed so far? In summer 2016, Snail Games announced Age of Wushu 2. While a release date wasn’t specified, the pre-registration for the beta in 2017 hinted at a release in 2018 or 2019.
The developers also shared a number of details in 2017 regarding the large game world and the combat system, but suddenly news regarding the MMORPG ceased.
Why might the release never happen? There have been no new updates about the game since 2017. This is quite strange. No gameplay footage has been shown either. Has development been halted? Were there significant changes to the gameplay? What is happening? All of these questions do not bode well for a potential release of Age of Wushu 2.
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The streamer DrDisrespect participated in a charity event around Call of Duty: Warzone. However, he lost his composure when a nasty viewer tracked him down on the map.
This was the situation: The charity event “Cracked Creators” by David “Hitch” Edwards was for $10,000, and numerous content creators and professionals from the CoD scene, who are among the top earners there, were present.
Among them were also DrDisrespect and his partner ZLaner. However, they didn’t have a good day and couldn’t win a round. The reason: They were often terrorized by stream-snipers, who were only out to eliminate the two players.
DrDisrespect expresses his anger on Twitter
This is how the stream-snipers disturbed: DrDisrespect streamed the entire tournament live. Viewers watched closely and then entered a new lobby together with the streamer. Some got lucky and were placed in the same lobby as DrDisrespect.
They then closely monitored where DrDisrespect was during the stream and literally hunted the streamer. There was hardly a round where this was not the case.
Already in the early rounds, they encountered such a stream-sniper who had eliminated DrDisrespect. The streamer reacted and said: “I will never again participate in a Warzone tournament without delay, never.”
You can see it in the livestream at minute 2:55:56:
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In the end, DrDisrespect sounded really desperate: “That’s it for me today. I literally lose brain cells. […] The tournament completely took me out of the game. Lesson learned. I didn’t think it would be such a big problem… but it is a terribly big problem.”
This is what the streamer wrote on Twitter: After the tournament, DrDisrespect also took to Twitter to vent against the stream-snipers.
He described this type of gamer with some insults and summarized: “Nothing is worse than being chased by a bunch of wannabe gamers during a charity tournament while streaming.”
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DrDisrespect was not alone: Not only DrDisrespect was chased by stream-snipers. Alongside him, Jack “CouRage” Dunlop was also affected. He later wrote on Twitter: “I am officially withdrawing from Warzone tournaments.”
The tournament was not the first time stream-snipers caused trouble in the Warzone. Other streamers have already been affected by such nasty players:
By now you can buy a PS5 if you can get one. Sony has explained the role it plays in how you set up your console.
What is it about? The package of the PlayStation 5 includes a stand that allows you to set up the console both horizontally and vertically.
With the PS4, the vertical position could cause the PS4 to become very loud and hot. Now Sony has commented on how it is with the PlayStation 5.
PS5 horizontally or vertically? This is what Sony says
PS5: Horizontal or vertical – this is what Sony says
Where does the information come from? In an interview with 4Gamer, Yasuhiro Ootori, the Sony engineer who also officially dismantled the PS5, explained that it does not matter for the cooling performance of the PS5 whether you set your PlayStation 5 horizontally or vertically. He says in the interview:
This is a frequently asked question. From the designer’s perspective, there is no difference in cooling performance between a vertical and horizontal setup. I think some people believe that the heat dissipation efficiency should be higher in the vertical position due to the chimney effect. However, with a cooling system using an active fan (electric fan), the chimney effect is on the level of measurement error. It works according to specifications both in horizontal and vertical installation. Personally, I prefer the vertical setup where the top and bottom of the “PS logo” are correctly visible.
According to Sony, it does not matter how you ultimately set up your PS5. However, as with the PlayStation 4, you should ensure that you place the console on a free surface where enough air can reach the device.
Chimney effect: a physical effect that leads to more oxygen being carried past a warm source. This also raises the temperature of the heat source. Chimneys are usually built vertically.
Does the PS5 fit in my living room? With an app and your smartphone, you can already try whether your PS5 fits in your living room. MeinMMO explains how this works:
However, those hoping to buy a console at the local electronics store on the release day will be disappointed. Because the console will initially only be available online, as you will probably not be able to buy the PS5 in retail.
What do you think? How will you set up your PlayStation 5? Or is the most important thing that it fits in the intended place?
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Do you remember the turn-based PvP game Atlas Reactor by Trion? The game is now returning under Gamigo – but as a cooperative PvE game.
What was Atlas Reactor? The game by Trion represented a kind of mix between Overwatch and XCOM. You could choose from several heroes, each with different abilities. You then had to cleverly deploy them in tactical turn-based battles against other players to achieve victory.
To win, you needed to deliver 5 eliminations first or achieve the most victories within 20 rounds. The team that did this first won the round. A 1-vs-1 mode for duels was also available.
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How is the game returning now? Gamigo announced that it will be bringing back Atlas Reactor under the new title Atlas Rogues. However, the name is not the only thing that is changing.
Instead of PvP battles, you will now experience cooperative PvE encounters
You will fight against NPC enemies in a team of four
The story is in the foreground
You can unlock new heroes over time
In missions, you will receive rewards such as new equipment
It is possible to even play Atlas Rogues alone in a single-player mode
The turn-based combat from Atlas Reactor will also be retained in Atlas Rogues, but is intended to be faster
Atlas Rogues trades the PvP battles of Atlas Reactor for cooperative PvE missions.
What is the story about? The last reactor in the city of Atlas is on the brink of explosion. To prevent this, heroes unite to stand against hostile forces to save the reactor from detonation.
You will fight through several locations in the city, where even boss enemies are lurking. It is necessary to utilize the tactical abilities of each hero in the team.
How can a PvP game be transformed into a PvE game? As it turned out, Atlas Reactor had a prototype of a narrative player co-op mode during its development phase. The developers have now essentially revived and are further developing it.
When will Atlas Rogues be released? The cooperative PvE game is set to initially start in an Early Access phase. The date will be announced in the coming days.
How well do you know the co-op RPG Genshin Impact? Test your knowledge about the game in our quiz!
What is this about? For nearly a month now, the free co-op RPG Genshin Impact has been available and players are happily battling through the world of Teyvat.
In doing so, everyone invests very different amounts of time into Genshin Impact. Some play only occasionally for a few hours a week, while others have already logged well over a hundred hours, and the numbers are increasing daily.
Accordingly, people have varying levels of familiarity with the game. And there is plenty of content in Genshin Impact to dive into:
How well do you know these aspects of Genshin Impact by now? Are you among the professionals among our readers, or did you just recently start playing the game? Test it in our quiz!
What questions are included? Genshin Impact is a huge game with many exciting mechanics and aspects. Therefore, we decided not to focus on just one of them, but to consider all of them.
In our quiz, you will therefore find questions that test your knowledge about battles, but also questions that revolve around the world and the characters of Genshin Impact. Some of them are easy, others are trickier. But all of them are absolutely no problem for true professionals.
Have fun with the quiz and let us know in the comments how you did!
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The current world champion in League of Legends is FunPlus Phoenix, a team from China. They have now announced they will take legal action because content from their players was inaccurately translated on reddit and YouTube. This harms the brand.
The most successful LoL in recent years is played in China. The mid-laner of FunPlus Phoenix, Doinb, was the star of the Worlds in 2019. Doinb is known for being particularly creative and innovative. The mid-laner regularly shares his thoughts on current developments in live streams, but he does so in Chinese.
Hardly anyone in the West speaks Chinese; the Chinese teams do not provide translations either: Thus, YouTubers step in, translate the statements of the Chinese stars, and post the clips with English subtitles on YouTube.
But now these translated clips suddenly disappeared from the net.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Championship in LoL.
“Malicious mistranslations” in circulation
This is the problem now: In a Twitter message, FunPlus Phoenix states they discovered that “malicious mistranslations” of clips from their players are circulating on YouTube, reddit, and other platforms. This harms the brand and the reputation of FunPlus Phoenix.
They have begun to initiate “legal action” to ensure this does not happen again.
By “legal action,” it is apparently meant that the organization is having clips removed for “copyright infringement” and may sue the creators of these clips if they resist.
Under the tweet, journalist Ashley Kang gives an example of such a mistranslation. A translator inaccurately translated Doinb’s Chinese statements into Korean.
Doinb discusses statements from fans about the bot laner of DRX, Deft. In the chat, fans asked: “Is he really not good? Is he in bad form or is he really that weak?” Doinb replied: “If he was really that bad, as you say, how did he make it to the Worlds?”
So Doinb is actually defending the player Deft.
However, the translator of a clip made it: “The player is so bad. How did he even make it to the Worlds?”
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In this translation, Doinb expresses harsh criticism of a colleague. The translation is misleading but can then be used to sensationalize the YouTube clip and put the statement in the title.
FunPlus Phoenix apparently wants to put an end to such behavior. Therefore, they consistently have such clips deleted through a copyright infringement complaint, translating the statements of their players themselves.
World Champion hires translators directly from YouTube
This is what happens next: Apparently, FunPlus Phoenix is pursuing a dual strategy. They have now discovered how great the need is in the West to understand the analyses and comments from Doinb.
On reddit, user “Scoople” reports: He says he translated the latest videos of Doinb (via reddit), but then his videos also disappeared from YouTube due to copyright violation.
Now FunPlus Phoenix has contacted him, wanting to hire him as an “official translator”.
The World Champion team from 2019 apparently wants to resolve the issue of “false translations” as follows:
They take down unauthorized translations of the videos through copyright strikes
And then offer their own official translation
Doinb, the star of FPX.
Doinb managed to attract many new fans in the West during the short phase of the Worlds in 2019, who now hang on his lips and want to hear what he thinks about LoL and how he ticks. People on reddit emphasize how entertaining Doinb is.
Doinb not only played fantastically but also has a great story to tell about where he came from and how he became an LoL star. Because although Doinb is so successful in China, he was considered a failure in his home country, South Korea, and wanted to give up everything:
A lawsuit is currently pending against Bethesda and its parent company ZeniMax related to their acquisition of the developer studio “Human Head” in 2019. This studio developed the role-playing game Rune 2, but closed just one day after its release. The publisher of Rune 2 is now accusing Bethesda of sabotage and demanding a significant compensation.
What happened? On November 12, 2019, the Viking RPG Rune 2 was released on the Epic Games Store. The next day, November 13, the studio behind the game, Human Head, announced its closure.
Already two weeks earlier, Bethesda had opened the company Roundhouse Studios, where, on November 13, the employees of Human Head found a new home. Even the address of the studio is said to have remained unchanged.
The publisher of Rune 2, Ragnarok Game, did not take the action well. As they claimed, they were informed about the studio’s closure on November 7, which was far too close to the release. Additionally, it had originally been planned for Rune 2 to receive new content after the launch (via GameStar).
Rune 2 is a Viking RPG and was supposed to aptly continue the first part.
How did the publisher react? In 2019, Ragnarok Game filed a lawsuit against the developer studio. They described the development process as slow, full of errors and mismanagement. They demanded compensation, also for having already paid in advance for additional content.
They also complained that Human Head did not release the code and the assets of the game so that the publisher could have the game further developed by another studio.
Specifically, they demand in the lawsuit:
100 million dollars in compensation
The return of already paid funds
Funds for attorney fees
The release of the code and the assets
What’s new? Just a few days ago, the lawsuit was expanded and now focuses on the parent company of Roundhouse. As PCGamer reports, Ragnarok Game is now directly addressing ZeniMax and Bethesda, the developers and publishers of games like The Elder Scrolls Online and Fallout 76.
According to the plaintiffs, they allege that ZeniMax intentionally sabotaged Rune 2 because they saw their own games in danger.
Bethesda allegedly sabotaged Rune 2
What does the lawsuit say now? The complaint was updated on October 20. It now alleges that Bethesda/ZeniMax had already been able to play Rune 2 in advance, and therefore bought the studio:
In an act of intentional misconduct and a breach of confidentiality requirements, Human Head secretly provided Bethesda and ZeniMax with “keys” that allowed them to play a confidential pre-release version of Rune 2.
This enabled Bethesda and ZeniMax to assess the threat that Rune 2 posed to their hit franchise, Skyrim/Elder Scrolls. The plaintiffs were never informed about this betrayal.
Furthermore, it states:
Two weeks before the launch of Rune 2, ZeniMax secretly founded a new subsidiary, Roundhouse Studios LLC (“Roundhouse”), and used this company to purchase all the equipment of Human Head and take over the licenses.
This equipment included the plaintiffs’ trade secrets, the source code, and materials for Rune 2 and Oblivion Song. During the same period, ZeniMax had all the employees of Human Head laid off and hired by ZeniMax to complete a de facto merger.
According to the lawsuit, Human Head had already been in talks with other companies about a takeover, which, however, wanted to include Ragnarok Games in their plans. Only ZeniMax is said to have acted “secretively”.
Skyrim is among the most successful RPGs ever and is still advertised years after its release with discounts and new versions.
How do the defendants respond? Human Head has so far only publicly commented on the closure of the company in 2019. They stated that they were proud of their talented team, but still had to close the independent studio. They were glad that Bethesda took them in (via Web Archive).
Addendum: We have contacted Bethesda for a statement regarding the lawsuit.
What’s next for Rune 2? Ragnarok Games has found a new developer in Studio 369, who are currently working on a “Decapitation Edition”. This is supposed to include a revision of the combat system, new skills, dungeons, and NPCs.
A few hours later, images were shown: It is Galar-Ponyta.
Then came another teaser: An image of a leek was shown. This is the trademark of Galarian Farfetch’d, and in the Galar region, this Pokémon gets an evolution.
Ponyta and Farfetch’d from the Galar region
Reasons for Galar-Ponyta: Pictures have already been shown. It is considered certain that we will see this Pokémon in the game soon. The only question is when that will be. After all, until early November, there is the big Halloween event. A colorful Pokémon doesn’t really fit in.
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Now it could return with this hint and possibly herald an event together with Galar-Ponyta.
The evolution Leek-styled has not yet been seen in Pokémon GO, even though we have been able to catch Galar-Farfetch’d. So we might expect the evolution soon.
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How strong is Galar-Ponyta? Shortly after the first teasers about Galar-Ponyta, data miners found the stats of that Pokémon in the game’s code. Since Ponyta itself isn’t very strong, let’s take a look at Galarian Rapidash:
Attack: 207
Defense: 162
HP: 163
It gets particularly interesting with the moves. Galarian Rapidash is a Psychic and Fairy type and learns, among others, the move combination of Psycho Cut and Body Slam. This is interesting for PvP fans, as these are fast moves that put pressure on the opponent in battle.
In raids, however, the Pokémon is not very exciting. Its stats are too weak, and its moves are not strong enough.
How strong is Galar-Farfetch’d? It’s similar here. Since Farfetch’d won’t be that strong, let’s take a look at the Leek-styled evolution:
Attack: 248
Defense: 176
HP: 158
Max CP: 2985
The attack is solid, but the moves ruin it. Its best moveset includes Counter and Close Combat. Against other fighting Pokémon, it performs significantly worse, as they have better movesets.
What’s interesting here is the way of evolution. According to data miners, Galar-Farfetch’d can only evolve if you land 10 great throws beforehand. That would be a whole new way of evolution.
Which Galar Pokémon are you looking forward to the most, and when do you think they will be added to the game?
You can now protect your characters from Corona. Niantic is distributing free masks in the game:
The MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online (LOtRO) has received a new DLC. In this, the dwarves enter a war, leading to a great battle on a staircase.
What kind of DLC is this?Even though the War of the Ring in The Lord of the Rings Online is over, the adventures in the fantasy world of Middle-earth continue. In the DLC “War of the Three Peaks,” Prince Durin, son of King Thorin Stonehelm, leads an army to Gundabad. There, he aims to reclaim the ancient homeland of his people.
A tremendous battle ensues. The orcs, who have settled in the fortress, naturally do not want to give it up without a fight.
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What special things await you in the new adventure? The dwarves must fight their way into the fortress. However, it is necessary to ascend a long staircase, which is defended by the orcs. At the end, the Gate of Winds is to be opened to deliver a crushing blow to the orc hosts.
In an enormous battle, you support the dwarves on this staircase in their fight. The instance “Shakalush, the Stair Battle” is designed for 6 players and offers difficulty levels between Tier 1 and 3. Tiers 4 to 6 are yet to follow.
These contents are also included: The DLC offers you even more content:
The raid Amdân Dammul, the Bloody Threshold for 12 players
New missions in the Elder Vale for one to two players of levels 20 to 130
Updates to classes and items as well as quests and adventure areas
In “War of the Three Peaks,” a war rages between orcs and dwarves.
When does the DLC come out and how much does it cost? The new DLC “War of the Three Peaks” for the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online has been available since October 20.
The standard version costs 16.99 euros. A collector’s edition with mount and additional items is available for 49.99 euros. An ultimate fan bundle with even more items can be purchased for 83.99 euros from the store.
How is the DLC received? On reddit, the DLC is already being discussed. There is a prevailing opinion that it offers good content for the 16.99 euros and that the contents are quite enjoyable.
However, players consider the prices for the collector’s edition and the ultimate fan bundle to be excessive.
In Genshin Impact, they want to trick you out of your account. Be careful of scammers who want to make money with your game data.
Although Genshin Impact is not an MMORPG, accounts with the corresponding game data can be quite valuable. After all, there are some rare characters in the gacha system of the game that can take a long time to obtain. Some players even invest thousands of euros just to get their favorite character. An account with rare characters is therefore quite valuable – scammers want to take advantage of this.
How can you recognize scammers? Actually, this type of fraud is easy to spot. The scammers want to lure you to some website, where you will need to enter your account information. The scam sites use the official artworks of the game and can therefore be misleading at first glance.
Scam messages like this one are currently circulating. Don’t fall for it.
Such an event does not exist, and after providing your account information, there is usually only one thing: a bitter awakening when you can no longer log in because the scammer has changed the data.
Accounts with characters like Diluc are in high demand.
Stealing accounts is particularly easy in Genshin Impact, as many accounts were created initially without linking to an email address. If you have the login data for these accounts, you can easily change the password and effectively steal access.
What do they want to do with the accounts? In most cases: Sell them. Accounts for Genshin Impact are offered on platforms like eBay and vary greatly in price, depending on the adventure rank achieved and the characters available. Many accounts cost several hundred euros; some even reach into the four-figure range.
Accounts are sold on platforms like eBay. This is not condoned or allowed by the developer.
Events are always viewable in the game: Even though Genshin Impact can seem a bit confusing with its many menus, you can easily check under “News” at any time which events are currently taking place in the game. Everything runs through in-game notifications; visiting an external website is not necessary.
Even in Season 6 ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD: Warzoneall PS4 players with a PS Plus subscription can now look forward to a new cosmetic bundle that they can pick up at no additional cost from the PS Store. The new exclusive Warzone Combat Pack is now available there. We explain what is included in the new Combat Pack DLC and how you can get it.
They are now awaited by a new mini-DLC with some additional cosmetic extras: the new Warzone Combat Pack Season 6. This content can be downloaded now for free from the PlayStation Store.
Call of Duty: Warzone Combat Pack Season 6 – Here are the contents
This is what you can expect with the new Warzone Combat Pack: In the new Combat Pack, you will traditionally find almost only cosmetic items. The Season 6 Combat Pack includes
Where can you use all these items? You can use these items in both the traditional multiplayer of Modern Warfare and the Battle Royale mode Warzone – even in the free-to-play version that can be downloaded separately
The contents of the Combat Pack Season 6 in video:
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You can alternatively search for the Combat Pack in the PS Store on your console or obtain the DLC via the in-game shop of the game.
What about other platforms? On Xbox One and PC, you will not receive this content. Even on PS4, you will initially have to do without PS Plus – at least for now. According to the entry in the PS Store, the new Warzone Combat Pack Season 6 is supposed to remain PlayStation Plus exclusive until December 1, 2020.
Haven’t you got Warzone or Modern Warfare yet? If you haven’t purchased either of the two games but are now interested – you can find them in the PS Store:
Note: If you have PS Plus, Warzone is completely free for you. Without a valid PlayStation Plus membership, you will pay a one-time fee of 25 cents for age verification for the Battle Royale on PS4 before the first download.
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