In Destiny 2, particularly diligent Guardians receive a mysterious item during the Festival of the Lost 2020 – the Ascendant Lens. However, currently, no one knows what to do with it. Players are now pondering its purpose. Some theories have emerged.
During the festival, Guardians can collect new spooky armor ornaments, event weapons, or various themed event cosmetics. However, there is also an item related to the Festival of the Lost that many players are currently trying to figure out – the Ascendant Lens.
How does one obtain the Ascendant Lens? This item is awarded to particularly diligent players. The lens essentially represents a kind of grand prize for Guardians who complete a specific triumph during the ongoing Halloween event.
Here is the lens from Spider (Source: KackisHD on YouTube)
Among other things, it is required to open 45 event chests with cipher decoders. Once you have opened 45 chests in the Haunted Forest and snagged Eva’s new ship, you will learn that the Fallen vendor Spider wants to speak with you in the Tangled Shore. He will be marked with a blinking quest marker.
And when you visit him, he thanks you for your efforts and rewards you with the aforementioned item – the Ascendant Lens, which he got from the Dreaming City. This also simultaneously unlocks the secret triumph of this year’s festival.
What does the Ascendant Lens do? These are the theories
The problem with the Ascendant Lens: Once you have accepted the lens, it will remain in your inventory. However, no one currently knows what this new item does, what it can be used for, or where it goes from here. It cannot be used or applied anywhere so far. Officially, there is no further information regarding it.
The Ascendant Lens is said to be connected to the Dreaming City
In the item description, it simply states: “A focusing lens from the Dreaming City, through which one can sometimes see the Ascendant Realm.” Moreover, the lens can also be found in the collection. There, it is listed under Flair/Diverse/Collectibles, a new category, as the only item of its kind, provided you have already obtained it.
However, several ideas and theories already exist regarding what this item could entail. The theories are, after all, interconnected in essence.
Leftovers from the Future: Originally, the Halloween event was supposed to take place after the fall expansion Beyond Light was released. Some therefore assume that it could be something related to Beyond Light that simply wasn’t removed from the code during the extension of the ongoing Season 11. Hence, nothing can be done with it yet.
Should the lens actually have come with Beyond Light?
Timegated Content: Another theory suggests that the lens might be related to content hidden behind a time lock that will be revealed during the course of the Festival of the Lost or even after the release of Beyond Light.
After all, the Halloween event is the last substantial content meant to keep players engaged until the release of the fall expansion. If everything could already be uncovered and earned after a week, many would have nothing left to do. It is therefore quite plausible that potential content is being stretched out.
Just another item or new item category: Some players think it could simply be an unimportant collectible item. After all, not all players are likely to open the 45 chests needed for the lens, and items like the useless noodle soup coupon have appeared more than once.
The lens in the collection (Source: Kackis HD on YouTube)
However, the exact opposite is suspected by some: namely, that it could be an item from a larger, new system – for example, a kind of trophy showcase. A useless item would hardly appear in the collection.
New riddle or quest: What many fans and players also find plausible is that it could be a new quest or a new puzzle – whether timegated or simply not yet discovered. According to the description, the lens is connected to the homeland of the Awoken.
Thus, many Guardians are trying to find clues or uses for the lens in the Dreaming City, so far without success. However, some parallels and connections to this item have already been discovered in the Dreaming City.
Looks exactly like the lens in the inventory (Source: AgonistX on Reddit)
Comparable lenses on a rail system (Source: AnOrdinarySquirrell on Reddit)
The lens obtained from Spider is identical to other lenses found throughout the Dreaming City. Some of the lenses appear to be set up on a kind of rail system, which raises the suspicion that they may need to be pushed into the correct position to trigger something. However, this also is currently not possible.
What do you think? What could the Ascendant Lens from the Halloween event be about? Much ado about nothing? Or could this possibly be the next big riddle of Destiny 2? By the way, with Beyond Light, at least 10 new Exotics are on the way. Which one are you looking forward to the most? Destiny 2: Which new Exotic from Beyond Light are you most looking forward to?
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Next Wednesday, October 14, the new TOTW 3 (Team of the Week) will be released in FIFA 21. Here you can find out who might be in the new Team of the Week.
What is the Team of the Week? The Team of the Week is released regularly on Wednesdays and brings new special cards to Ultimate Team. It consists of 23 players who are rewarded with an Inform card for strong performances in real football. These can then be drawn from packs or acquired on the transfer market.
What are TOTW Predictions? In the FUT community, players of the upcoming TOTW are speculated about week after week. It is checked who performed strongly over the weekend and could receive a special card.
The predictions often provide a good insight into what the TOTW could look like. You can then use them to trade with potential TOTW cards – how to do that is explained in our Trading Tips.
It is important to note: Predictions do not provide a guarantee, the official TOTW may look different in the end.
Prediction for Team of the Week 3 in Ultimate Team
These predictions come from FIFA YouTuber Kieron SSF (via YouTube). The potentially strongest cards here would be Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid and Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino.
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CAM: Martin Odegaard (Real Madrid) – With a TOTW card, his OTW card would also increase.
Forward:
CF: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)
LW: Stephan El Shaarawy (Shanghai Shenhua)
ST: Alexander Sørloth (RB Leipzig)
ST: Jamille Matt (Forest Green Rovers)
ST: Luis Muriel (Atalanta)
ST: Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers)
ST: Olivier Giroud (Chelsea)
ST: Michael Olunga (Kashiwa Reysol)
Possible Bundesliga Players in TOTW 3
These Bundesliga players could be included: This week is a special case as many leagues were on international break. The predictions are therefore largely based on performances from international matches.
However, some Bundesliga players are represented here as well. This includes Leipzig’s Alexander Sørloth, who scored a goal and provided an assist in the 4-0 victory against Romania for Norway. Erling Haaland scored 3 goals in this match but was already part of the last TOTW.
This could be a possible card for Goretzka
A particularly exciting card for Ultimate Team would be Leon Goretzka. The Munich player is among the best midfielders that the Bundesliga has to offer. In the match against Ukraine, he scored a goal, and the match ended with a 2-1 victory.
Hoffenheim’s Skov scored a goal in the international match against Iceland, and Gladbach’s Bensebaini did the same against Nigeria. Leipzig’s Willi Orban scored against Bulgaria, and Baumgartlinger celebrated two victories as captain with Austria.
Many of these players can strengthen your team – especially if you are still in the early stages of team building. Here you can find a good Bundesliga team for starting the season.
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In Pokémon GO the overhaul of the egg pool is due tonight, October 12th. After months, there will finally be a change. We’ll show you the hopes of the trainers.
Update on 12.10 at 15:00: Leaks already show a new teaser image from Niantic. It features red eggs and the purple mist known from Shadow Pokémon.
It’s quite possible that Shadow Pokémon will soon appear in a new type of eggs. However, keep in mind that this is still a leak and has not yet been posted by Niantic.
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This was announced: On Twitter, Niantic kept their announcement quite brief. The developers speak of new and exciting changes, stating: “It looks like various Pokémon will soon hatch from eggs!”
So, we can look forward to a revised egg pool. However, the question is how extensive the adjustments will be.
These are the hopes trainers have for the new egg pool
This is how the news is received: There are numerous reactions to Niantic’s announcement. Several hopes are expressed by the players.
The biggest wish would likely be revised 7-km eggs. After all, while there are different event Pokémon, you mainly find Galar and Alola Pokémon there. The chance of baby Pokémon is therefore not present, and these eggs are quite monotonous.
Another big wish is improved 10-km eggs. Trainers are particularly bothered by the Pokémon Feebas in those eggs. Jack Newell writes on Twitter: “10-km eggs contain significantly too many Feebas or other rubbish.”
In general, there is a wish for the bad Pokémon to disappear from the eggs, making room for rarer and stronger Pokémon. Shiny Surskit is frequently mentioned here – Surskit is indeed in the 10-km eggs, but is extremely rare there.
The eggs will be changed – What will be inside this time?
What could the adjustment look like? Realistically, Niantic is unlikely to remove all the bad eggs and instead will make the really rare Pokémon significantly more common.
Now, for instance, Feebas could be removed, but another Pokémon could be found much more frequently in the 10k eggs.
The likelihood of suddenly encountering Surskit or Dratini very frequently is probably low.
Nevertheless, we can look positively at the adjustment, as there is finally something happening with the egg pool. This is what MeinMMO editor Noah Struthoff has wished for:
Classes play an important role in the upcoming MMORPG Ashes of Creation and here quite unusual combinations are possible.
Update from October 12, 2020: We have updated the article with the latest info on Ashes of Creation and removed outdated information.
Fans are still waiting for the start of Alpha 1 of the promising MMORPG Ashes of Creation. However, some fans have already gained a glimpse into one of the most interesting online role-playing games set to release soon during Alpha 0. A release date for the online RPG is not yet in sight. However, new information about the title is gradually emerging.
The MMORPG Ashes of Creation offers you many interesting class combos.
Combine your base class with secondary classes
What classes are there? The developers have released a list of all the classes that you can play in the MMORPG some time ago. You start with one of eight base classes. The general principle is that they are categorized into the well-known “Trinity” Tank, Damage Dealer, and Healer. However, many nuances ensure that each combo plays differently.
These include:
Fighter
Tank
Thief
Ranger
Mage
Summoner
Cleric
Bard
Later, it is possible to choose a secondary class, leading to a combination of 64 classes. The interesting part: Each combo is supposed to play uniquely. As can be seen from the list, very unusual connections are also possible:
All class combos of Ashes of Creation at a glance
Here you see the individual combos listed by class:
Fighter
Weapon Master – Fighter
Dreadnought – Tank
Shadowblade – Rogue
Hunter – Ranger
Spellsword – Mage
Bladecaller – Summoner
Highsword – Cleric
Bladedancer – Bard
Tank
Knight – Fighter
Guardian – Tank
Nightshield – Rogue
Warden – Ranger
Spellshield – Mage
Keeper – Summoner
Paladin – Cleric
Argent – Bard
Rogue
Duelist – Fighter
Shadow Guardian – Tank
Assassin – Rogue
Predator – Ranger
Nightspell – Mage
Shadow Lord – Summoner
Cultist – Cleric
Charlatan – Bard
Ranger
Strider – Fighter
Sentinel – Tank
Scout – Rogue
Hawkeye – Ranger
Scion- Mage
Falconer – Summoner
Soulbow- Cleric
Bowsinger – Bard
Mage
Battle Mage – Fighter
Spellstone – Tank
Shadow Caster – Rogue
Spellhunter – Ranger
Archwizard – Mage
Warlock – Summoner
Acolyte – Cleric
Sorcerer – Bard
Summoner
Wild Blade – Fighter
Brood Warden – Tank
Shadowmancer – Rogue
Beastmaster – Ranger
Spellmancer – Mage
Conjurer – Summoner
Necromancer – Cleric
Enchanter – Bard
Cleric
Templar – Fighter
Apostle – Tank
Shadow Disciple – Rogue
Protector – Ranger
Oracle – Mage
Shaman – Summoner
High Priest – Cleric
Scryer – Bard
Bard
Tellsword- Fighter
Siren – Tank
Trickster – Rogue
Song Warden – Ranger
Magician – Mage
Songcaller – Summoner
Soul Weaver – Cleric
Minstrel – Bard
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This is how the MMORPG Ashes of Creation plays in Pre-Alpha.
Unusual combos are possible and can be changed again
What do these many classes bring? The high number is meant to give you a little feeling of being something special in the world. Because probably not many Cleric-Bards (Scryer) or Thief-Summoners (Shadowlord) will be wandering through the game world.
You are also flexible regarding the combinations and can always adjust them. Only the base class is fixed and cannot be changed. However, you can drop your secondary class and choose another one if you want to try something new.
All classes and combos will be presented to you in more detail until the release of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation.
In WoW you are only a few seconds at level 1. But not this player – they have been collecting achievement points like crazy for months.
Achievements do not have much significance for most players in World of Warcraft. Apart from a fraction of the achievements that reward titles, mounts, toys, or pets, players collect achievements just for the sake of collecting. However, for some players, achievements are also an important aspect, and they essentially play just to increase this number. One player is trying to reach the highest possible value – at level 1.
What has been achieved? The player Winterly has reached a personal milestone and has also (likely) set a new record. Because even though he is only level 1 – basically freshly made – he has already collected over 5,000 achievement points. Only character-specific achievement points count.
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The character with the simple name “Achievements” has primarily achieved successes in the area of exploration (many areas uncovered), collection achievements, and also achievements for defeating rare enemies in the individual expansions, even though the opponents are actually much too strong for him.
How did he do it? In World of Warcraft, it actually only takes a few seconds to level up from level 1 to level 2. However, this can be avoided by immediately going to an NPC in Stormwind (Behsten) or Orgrimmar (Slahtz). There, the gain of experience points can be disabled. This is primarily for PvP twinks who never want to go beyond level 19.
With experience points disabled, it was easy to be chauffeured around the world by other characters to complete as many achievements as possible.
Do you also have so many points on a level 1 character?
Does he do it all by himself? Basically yes. While he has taken the help of characters at level 120 – otherwise he wouldn’t be able to get many achievements – he plays them all himself as well. He actually maintains multiple World of Warcraft accounts and can thus invite himself into a group and tackle the challenges alone. It’s quite similar to how multiboxers do it, just with less coordination needed. For most achievements, it is enough for the character at level 1 to simply stand nearby.
Why did he do it? In the comments, Winterly explained that he has always had a penchant for seeing how far one can go with a low-level character. He set himself the limit of 5,000 points before the release of Shadowlands and reached it.
His next goal? Now he wants to reach 6,000 achievement points as well. Who knows, maybe that is even possible due to the postponement of Shadowlands…
What do you think of this achievement? A cool and impressive thing for a level 1 character? Or wasted time and nothing special?
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Every year a new Call of Duty comes out and sometimes it’s small details that determine whether one considers it good or bad. However, some veterans and pros only look at one perk and know for themselves: Top or Flop.
With such a large community as that of Call of Duty, it is quite difficult for the developers to make every fan and player happy. Some prefer colorful skins and crazy stunts like in Black Ops 4, while others prefer sober graphics and realism like in Modern Warfare.
However, many veterans and even some pros are sure of one thing – they want a strong version of the perk “Ninja” or “Dead Silence” in their current Call of Duty. Without this perk, a new CoD immediately falls into the “We’ll see” category.
The CoD streamer Davis “Hitch” Edwards recently started a discussion on Twitter about this topic and criticized the new CoD for the decision to forego a strong version of “Ninja” and received prominent support.
What is Ninja/Dead Silence good for? Both perks essentially provide the same bonus: Your footsteps are significantly quieter or even inaudible. When Dead Silence was introduced with CoD 4, the perk reduced the volume of one’s own footsteps by 60%. This helped to hear enemy footsteps better when moving. The perk reached its peak in Black Ops II. Here, it allowed for completely noiseless movement. Ninja also often provided a noise-reducing effect but gave bonuses such as protection against heartbeat sensors. In the current Modern Warfare and Warzone, Dead Silence is a field upgrade that does not offer a permanent passive bonus but can be actively used to run faster and quieter for a short time.
Why do pros want the perk so much? When you are audible while running, there is always a risk that someone will notice you. This affects the game in various ways, and some pros believe it is not for the better. Hitch, for example, says that it slows down the games:
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Tweet Translation – “One thing worries me about Cold War: The absence of a perk for silent footsteps. Ninja [the perk that is now in the game] seems to be more like Dead Silence from MW Remastered… which made the game extremely slow. I don’t understand why CoD is moving away from that… the best games had complete Dead Silence.”
The professional player Austin “SlasheR” Liddicoat joins in. He says that without complete “Dead Silence,” players have fewer options for advanced tactics:
I say it every year man.. complete dead silence allows for more plays to be made in SND and higher game knowledge in respawn.. footstep volume is for scrubs
Tweet Translation – “I say it every year… complete Dead Silence allows more tactics in Search & Destroy and you need more knowledge about the respawns. Footstep noise is for noobs.”
Even the famous YouTube streamer Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm joined the discussion and agreed with Hitch. Furthermore, he explained which CoD had the best sound for him:
Agreed. Blops 1 sound design was the best IMO. Settle sound design indications for specific actions. Example: climbing a ladder and getting to the top, belt buckle would make a quick faint sound.
Tweet Translation – “Agreed. The sound design in Black Ops 1 was the best in my opinion. The sound design should be set in a way that it indicates specific actions. For example: When you climb a ladder and reach the top, the belt buckle makes a quick faint sound.”
The three well-known CoD players are therefore not at all satisfied with the latest version of the Ninja perk and even evaluate the overall quality of the CoD title based on this one perk.
Perk Description – You sprint quieter. You are resistant to directional microphones while sprinting. Speak only when necessary.
So far, the perk only affects sprint speed but leaves normal walking unaffected. Whether there will be any changes before release or possibly another perk that alters footstep volume is still open for now.
What do you think about Dead Silence/Ninja? Does the perk also influence how you perceive a CoD title, or are you perhaps even glad if there is no or only a weak version of the perk in the game?
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Not every PlayStation 4 game will be playable via the PlayStation 5’s backward compatibility. Sony has now listed the PS4 games that will not work on the next-gen console.
What is the backward compatibility of the PS5 about? On the PlayStation 5, you will not only be able to play brand-new games specifically developed for the next-gen console. A variety of PS4 games will also run on the PS5 – thanks to the backward compatibility features.
According to Sony, more than 99% of the over 4,000 PS4 games are supposed to be playable on the PS5. However, the new PlayStation 5 will not be compatible with PS1, PS2, and PS3. You can find more about this here: PS5 – The 9 most important answers on backward compatibility
But which PS4 games actually do not run on the PS5? And what should you pay attention to?
These PS4 games do not run on the PS5
So far, the list remains fortunately quite manageable. As of now, 10 PS4 games have been confirmed that will not work on the PS5.
All the games known so far:
DWVR
Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One
TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2
Just Deal With It!
Shadow Complex Remastered
Robinson: The Journey
We Sing
Hitman Go: Definitive Edition
Shadwen
Joe’s Diner
Will this remain the case? According to Sony, this list can still change. Additionally, it only includes games. Demos, media, or other applications from the PS4 that do not run on the PS5 are not listed here.
What should you pay attention to when it comes to games: You will be able to recognize the games that are not supported on the PS5 in the PS Store. Pay attention to the label “PS4 Only” or “Only PS4” in the PlayStation Store.
And even though there are currently only 10 PS4 games that will officially not be playable on the PS5 and the majority of the PS4 library is supported on the PS5 thanks to backward compatibility: Even with some supported titles, some PS4 features may be missing or faulty on the PS5. Generally, some PS4 games may exhibit bugs or unexpected behavior on the PlayStation 5, according to Sony.
Here it will be important to always keep the PS5 firmware up to date.
When does the PS5 actually launch? In Germany and Europe, the PlayStation 5 will be available from November 19. In the USA, Canada, Japan, and some other countries, the PS5 will launch a week earlier – on November 12. Currently, however, Sony’s next-gen console is completely sold out.
In Pokémon GO you can now find the Origin Forme of Giratina in the legendary raids. We will show you how you can defeat it with just three players and only at level 25.
How long will the Origin Forme of Giratina be available? You have 2 weeks for this legendary Pokémon. It will remain in level-5 raids until October 23. After that, it will make room for a special raid boss for Halloween.
To ensure you have no difficulties during the raid, we will show you how to defeat the boss with just three players. You only need to be at level 25.
Defeating Giratina easily with three players
Use these counters: Giratina is of the Ghost and Dragon types. It is vulnerable to the types Dragon, Ice, Fairy, Ghost, and Dark. It has many weaknesses that you should exploit.
Use these aids: The trio against Giratina is already easy to handle. However, to ensure you have no issues, you should aim for a high friendship level. This will strengthen you in battle.
The same goes for the weather bonus. If you battle with Pokémon that are currently strengthened by the weather, it will also provide an additional bonus.
However, in our calculations, we have only considered the friendship level. This is not as important, as Giratina can also be defeated without this bonus.
Defeating Giratina at level 25 – Here’s how
Meet these requirements: Even at this low level, you can defeat Giratina quite easily with three players. If you have a good friendship level among yourselves, you should have no trouble. But even if you are not friends, it works.
Darkrai is one of the best Pokémon against Giratina.
Use these Pokémon: If you are best friends, you can bring a total of 15 Pokémon at level 25 to defeat the Origin Forme of Giratina. But make sure to use the right moves:
Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Darkrai with Feedback and Shadow Ball
Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Zekrom with Fire Fang and Outrage
Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Froslass with Feedback and Avalanche
Galarian Obstagoon with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Dialga with Fire Fang and Draco Meteor
Hydreigon with Fire Fang and Feedback
Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
Giratina (Origin Form) with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
Reshiram with Fire Fang and Draco Meteor
Walrein with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Why is there already so much choice? Giratina is vulnerable to a total of 5 types. Additionally, the effective types have very strong Pokémon among them. This is why you can choose from 15 Pokémon at level 25 to defeat the Origin Forme of Giratina in a trio.
Defeating Giratina at level 30 – Here’s how
Meet these requirements: At this level, Giratina can be defeated almost effortlessly in a trio. Without a friendship level, you have enough time with the best counters, and if you even have that bonus, you will get through the raid even faster.
Even Mewtwo with the Ice move Ice Beam is useful.
Use these Pokémon: Here you have many more Pokémon to choose from.
Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
Latios with Fire Fang and Dragon Claw
Kyurem with Fire Fang and Dragon Claw
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Mewtwo with Confusion and Shadow Ball
Glaceon with Frost Breath and Avalanche
Kramsnore with Feedback and Shadow Ball
Houndoom with Feedback and Foul Play
Absol with Feedback and Shadow Ball
Latias with Fire Fang and Outrage
Ursaring with Dark Claw and Faint Attack
Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Granbull with Charm and Faint Attack
Defeating Giratina at level 35 and 40 – Here’s how
What you should know here: If you have Pokémon at level 35 or higher, you should generally have no problem with the trio. You have plenty of Pokémon to choose from that are effective and sufficient for the trio.
We will therefore refrain from providing another list of Pokémon, as you can likely find every usable Pokémon of the types Fairy, Dragon, Dark, and Ice listed above. Ghost-type Pokémon are less represented since Giratina itself is effective against ghost monsters. You would lose them quickly.
Are Giratina raids worth it? Definitely! The Origin Forme of Giratina is the best attacker of the Ghost type and should not be missing from any team.
Additionally, you can catch it for the first time as a Shiny within the 2 weeks. For every Shiny hunter, Giratina will therefore be interesting.
Otherwise, you can look forward to the Halloween event with Giratina after the raid time. This could become the best event of 2020:
The Guinness Book contains many world records from the gaming sector. Here are 8 particularly cool records.
Everyone knows the Guinness Books, which document a variety of world records. In 2008, gaming was added to the “classic” categories like nature, science, art, or sports.
With the two editions “Guinness World Records: The Videogame” and “Gamer’s Edition”, the collection of gaming records began.
While The Videogame deals with records set by video games (most sold, longest franchise), the Gamer’s Edition features records set by gamers and the gaming community (for example, high scores).
In this article, we present 8 such community records.
Most Weddings in an MMORPG (24h)
Game:
Players of Rift Online (Trion Worlds)
Date:
14.02.2012
The world record for the most wedding ceremonies within 24 hours was collected by the MMORPG Rift from Trion Worlds. On February 14, 2012, Valentine’s Day, a total of 21,879 in-game weddings took place, leading over 40,000 players to the sacred bond of marriage. Participants received the special title “The Avowed”.
There was even a trailer that called the community to join the world record:
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Organized by the developers of the MMORPG. Scott Hartsmann, the then Executive Producer of Rift, said:
Setting the world record was a tremendous achievement for our development team and the community of passionate players. I couldn’t be prouder of them.
Most Registered Players in an MMORPG
Game:
RuneScape
Date:
25.07.2017
The MMORPG RuneScape is not only one of the oldest online games, but on July 25, 2017, it also officially set the world record for the most registered users. A total of 254,994,744 player accounts were registered at that time in RuneScape.
The developer Jagex celebrated the high number with a giveaway of 250 million gold coins, distributed to players every day for a week. RuneScape actually scored two more records that year: for the most music tracks in a video game (1198) and for the most updates in an MMORPG (1,014 updates).
Interesting note: Guinness World Records mentions that the Asian MMO Dungeon Fighter Online and Fantasy Westward Journey both have more registered accounts than RuneScape. However, there are no official publicly available data for this, which is why these records have not yet been recognized.
Largest Gathering of Video Game Cosplayers
Location:
Finland (Tampere)
Date:
7.09.2013
On September 7, 2013, a total of 491 people dressed as “video game characters” gathered in Finland, setting the world record for the most video game cosplayers. This gathering had 21 more participants than the previous record of 470 people.
The world record was organized by the Särkänniemi Theme Park in Tampere, which includes Angry Birds Land. All sorts of characters from popular gaming franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and many more were present. A video of this was also made:
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This world record was set less than a year ago in the Battle Royale game Fortnite by Epic Games. According to Guinness World Records, on April 24, 2020, 12,300,000 viewers were present live when rapper Travis Scott performed his single “The Scotts” in the game.
The concert was spectacularly staged in the game. Players were launched into the air and transported through various worlds while a gigantic animated Travis Scott performed for them.
You can watch a video of the concert here:
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With her enormous collection of 17,127 items, Englishwoman Lisa Courtney set the world record for the largest collection of video game memorabilia. The record was officially recognized on August 10, 2016.
Lisa dedicated her collection fully to Pokémon merchandise and owns items from various countries. She made several trips to Japan to buy new merchandise there, sending back 8 to 12 boxes full of purchases to England with each visit.
Her collection has likely grown even larger since then.
Before video games became a massive industry on Earth, they already took their first steps in space. The Soviet cosmonaut Alexander Alxandrowitsch Serebrow was the first person to play a video game in space. This happened on July 1, 1993, during his flight to the MIR space station.
Serebrow did what any of us would do when preparing for a long journey. He took his handheld device: a Game Boy and the game Tetris, which he played on the way.
By the way, his Game Boy and the game were auctioned in 2011 and sold for $1,220.
Alexandr Serebrow: the first man to game in space
Largest Audience at a Video Game Live Concert
Location:
China, Beijing Exhibition Theatre
Date:
13.08.2015
When Tommy Tallarico founded his concert show Video Games Live in 2002, he probably had no idea he would set a world record with it. This happened on August 13, 2015, in Beijing, China.
As he and his orchestra performed various pieces of music from video games in the massive Beijing Exhibition Theatre, 752,109 people watched them live at the same time.
2,086 of them were present at the theatre
While 750,023 watched via the Chinese streaming service Youku
We played in China, even in the same stadium where the Olympics were held. That was incredible. We set the Guinness world record. There were 752,000 people who all watched a symphony concert live. You can’t even imagine how many people that is.
Most Players in a Game that was Live Streamed
Game:
Pokémon Red
Date:
1.03.2014
“Twitch Plays Pokémon” was a social experiment that started on February 12, 2014, and ended on March 1, 2014, after 16 consecutive days. During this time, a total of 1,165,140 players entered commands for the game through the stream chat and attempted to master the game together.
On average, the channel where the “Pokémon Red” session was streamed had 80,000 concurrent viewers and amassed over 55 million views during the experiment.
Besides the world record, “Twitch Plays Pokémon” also spawned tons of memes and jokes that still linger somewhere in the depths of the internet.
The players entered their commands through the stream chat
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Are you tired of the announcements when your striker narrowly misses the decisive goal again? Then we will show you how to change or turn off the commentators in FIFA 21.
These are the commentators in FIFA 21: The commentators accompany every duel on the field in FIFA 21. They inform you about developments in the table in Career Mode, present facts about opponents, stadiums, and players, and generally comment on every action on the field.
Wolff Fuss and Frank Buschmann always report on time for the start of the game
No matter if it’s a failed cross, a brilliant 5-star skill move, or a powerful goal attempt: The commentators have a suitable (or sometimes less suitable) comment ready for every situation.
Change language in FIFA 21: As entertaining as the commentary can be, sometimes you just get tired of it. Then it can be fun to change the language. The following languages are available by default in FIFA 21;
German
Italian
English
French
Brazilian Portuguese (download)
Dutch (download)
Spanish (download)
Sometimes you just want to turn off the commentators completely. For example, because you don’t need the commentator voices while voting in the party in Co-op mode, or because you are listening to music in the background.
This is how you change the commentary settings: There are two ways to do this. If you decide before the game that you want to turn off the commentators, you can simply go to the game settings in the main menu. Here you navigate to the audio tab:
In the audio tab, you will find all music and effect settings.
Now switch to “11 vs. 11 Audio” using the shoulder buttons. There you can change both the commentary language and its volume.
It is also possible to just push the commentators a bit into the background instead of turning them off completely. If you want to turn them off completely, reduce the volume to “0”.
This is how you mute the commentary
Change commentators in-game: If you are already in a match, you can also change the audio settings. To do this, you need to:
Go to the pause menu
Access the settings
In the audio settings, switch with the shoulder buttons to 11-vs-11 audio as described above.
However, you can only adjust the audio volume in the middle of a match. The language cannot be changed mid-game and is missing in the settings.
Don’t be surprised: You cannot change the language in a match
Also, keep in mind that in online modes like Ultimate Team, you can only spend a few seconds in the pause menu before the game continues. Here you need to be quick – or make the setting before the match.
Leveling in Patch 9.0 of World of Warcraft is going to be great. But one small detail could cause a rather abrupt end.
Anyone who enjoys leveling characters can look forward to the upcoming Wednesday in World of Warcraft. With Chromie Time, players can choose an expansion and level freely without having to jump wildly between the add-ons. However, there is a problem, as the adventure could end quite abruptly and leave a feeling of emptiness.
What is Chromie Time? With Chromie Time (also known as “Timewalking campaign”), characters in Patch 9.0 can choose an expansion from World of Warcraft to level in. For example, if one is interested in Wrath of the Lich King, they can select this add-on with Chromie and then level completely in Northrend from level 10 to 50 – the journey starts on the Isle of the Banished.
This gives the feeling of a continuous story, and players do not have to jump between continents every few levels. A good thing that allows more flexibility in leveling.
Chromie Time is really cool for leveling but has a catch.
What is the problem? Once the character reaches level 50, a message pops up on the screen. “The Timewalking journey ends in …” along with a countdown. After a few seconds expire, the character is teleported back to the capital city (Orgrimmar or Stormwind) and the Timewalking ends definitively. This also means the world scaling is over. Enemies that were just at level 50 and thus on par are now back to level 30.
This is particularly annoying when one was in the middle of an exciting quest and perhaps wanted to experience the story finale of an expansion. Here, one is not only abruptly teleported away in the middle of the quest, but also robbed of the chance to experience the finale in an engaging setting. Because who returns later finds the enemies significantly weaker, as they no longer scale.
This is an abrupt and inappropriate ending to what is otherwise a nice leveling experience.
Is there a solution for this? Yes, although not a very elegant one. The plan still involves automatically teleporting players back upon reaching level 50 and the Timewalking campaign ending. However, players are supposed to have the option, as they do now, to turn off XP gain during this campaign. This is a conscious decision that one must make for themselves.
To do this, as before, an NPC in Stormwind or Orgrimmar must be consulted. This can take quite a bit of time when one realizes at level 49 that they would like to continue playing the current area.
A more elegant, long-term solution – such as a prompt right at level 50 without teleporting – would certainly be nicer for players. But maybe that will be addressed in a later patch.
What do you think of this solution? Should there be a better way?
MeinMMO author Eilyn Rapp has a habit from the noob days in Fortnite that she hasn’t been able to shake for almost 3 years. To hide it well, she has to lie to her husband and the other team members. But why all of this?
What is this habit? I still remember well when I started with Fortnite almost three years ago. Back then, the weapon and item selection was still quite limited; you just had what you needed.
When close combat became increasingly important in Fortnite, I swapped the sniper for a submachine gun. If you were a noob like I was, you needed an additional melee weapon because you could never hit anything with the pump shotgun.
Not to mention that I only use the submachine gun to shoot down walls faster. However, Fortnite has received more and more cool weapons and items that everyone would probably like to try, and what do I do? I just stick to my five items that I’ve known for almost three years!
Fortnite constantly offers new cool weapons
“Do you really need to carry that?”
This affects team matches: Well, maybe it’s just my comfort zone, and as long as I have these items with me, I feel safe. In combat itself, it doesn’t help me at all, as I’m still the noob from back then, and I should actually be ashamed of my kill record.
It only becomes a problem when I’m out with friends. It’s often the case that we want to share the loot well among ourselves to be prepared for the final fight. One takes care of the shield potions, another brings healing items, and a good mix of weapons should also be available.
So when it comes down to the distribution, I often hear: “Can you carry that too?” I, who don’t want to part with the usual inventory, always reply: “No room in the inventory.” Of course, that’s a lie, as I could very well drop something.
With this lie, I could actually enforce my habit pretty well. After all, the others can’t see what exactly I’m carrying.
My friends don’t know which items I’m actually running around with
Yet I can’t fool one person, even if I keep trying – my husband, who sits right behind me and plays. He just has to turn around for a second and sees: She’s got the same stuff as always again! Naturally, the question quickly arises: “Do you really need to carry all of that?”
Even though I’ve been caught a few times, I keep trying. This habit probably won’t change. After all, it has been with me for years. Not even the cool superpowers of the Marvel superheroes can make me give up my beloved inventory or take a special ability with me.
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The RPG Genshin Impact is the most successful international release from China and has taken the West by storm. However, a new Chinese game might come on the scene that could take this title away. We are talking about Black Myth: Wukong.
The community viewed the RPG Genshin Impact very critically before its release. This was mainly because it was a Chinese release. The Chinese market is characterized by mobile games and free-to-play models, which are often associated with pay-to-win.
However, Genshin Impact was underestimated. It now has over 5 million registered users outside of China, making it the most successful international release from the country and has taken the West by storm. It is not just a Zelda clone. Even though it truly has many elements of Breath of the Wild, it still has its own identity and charm.
Genshin Impact has secured its place alongside Western AAA titles from China. It creates a bridge between the Chinese and Western gaming markets that has never existed before.
Genshin Impact features a colorful anime style.
Genshin Impact casts a new, positive light on free-to-play and mobile games and is played all over the world. Now a new game has come along that fits this mold. The indie game Black Myth: Wukong is already being referred to as China’s hope, even though it hasn’t been released yet.
Will it be the next Chinese game to conquer the West after Genshin Impact? We will tell you what we already know about Black Myth: Wukong.
The AAA game from the indie studio
What kind of game is this? The developers of Black Myth: Wukong held an interview with IGN (via ign.com) and revealed some details about the game.
Black Myth: Wukong will be an action RPG in Unreal Engine 4, resembling Dark Souls or Dynasty Warriors. It is being developed by a Chinese indie studio called Game Science. The studio initially developed two mobile games.
With the earned money, they now want to do what they originally intended. Black Myth: Wukong is intended to be a premium console game. A very risky move, considering the Chinese market is ruled by free-to-play models, as seen with Genshin Impact.
The game is set to be released on “all mainstream consoles” and PC. Which exact ones they are, has not yet been confirmed. However, the game has such a high-quality look that it would definitely fit with next-gen consoles.
When will it be released? The developers have revealed that the game has been in development for 2 years and they plan to release it within 3 years. Some members of the 30-person team originally came from the Chinese entertainment giant Tencent.
To release the game as quickly as possible, the studio needs more employees. This is also because they decided against outsourcing individual areas to other companies.
For this purpose, they released a 13-minute trailer with gameplay. It went so viral that they can hardly keep up with applications. There are even interested parties from outside of China who would pay for their own work visa.
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The successful trailer with 13 minutes of gameplay
What details do we know? The game takes inspiration from one of the most famous Chinese novels, Journey to the West. The story of the Monkey King is better known worldwide through the Japanese manga Dragon Ball and its main character Son Goku; the developers want to change that.
However, Black Myth: Wukong is meant to be darker and more complex than the original story of the Monkey King. In the video, three monkeys are seen, and players must find out for themselves during the game who Wukong is.
The environment seen in the trailer is called Black Wind Mountain and is said to offer players 30-60 minutes of gameplay on normal difficulty. Overall, Black Myth: Wukong is expected to have more than 15 hours of gameplay. For this, the team is working on over 100 different opponents, including bosses, to keep it varied.
And the demo in the trailer is indeed playable and not CGI, as the author of the IGN article confirms. He was able to fly around as a golden cicada to avoid fights but chose to engage instead.
Additionally, he fought the boss in another form. It seems you can switch forms in Wukong. The demo also features four other bosses located in a test area called “Toilet”.
What about multiplayer? Unfortunately, nothing is known about a possible multiplayer mode. We’ll have to wait and see whether Black Myth: Wukong can be played in coop mode.
This monkey tells the story of Wukong.
Is there more to come? Just for the trailer, Black Wind Mountain went through several revisions before it was ultimately released. The studio says it might take a while before we see anything new about Black Myth: Wukong.
They want to completely focus on development and will only show something again when it exceeds the quality of the first video.
However, the developers have even bigger plans. Black Myth: Wukong is not intended to be the only Black Myth game. They want to create an entire universe comparable to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Currently, two more installments are planned that are also based on Chinese stories.
The attention that Wukong is already receiving has never been seen for a Chinese game. Depending on how Black Myth: Wukong develops, it could outshine Genshin Impact as the most successful Chinese release.
Attention, trainers. You will likely get another chance to catch Crypto-Mewtwo in Pokémon GO. Dataminers are revealing what is coming our way.
What is it about? The Pokeminers dataminers keep a close eye on code changes in Pokémon GO and have kept the community updated in the past. This way, the community already knew about exciting new content like the research for GO Fest, which later was actually activated in the game.
In one of the latest findings by the dataminers, there are new types of eggs and Crypto-Mewtwo, which is again connected with Team GO Rocket.
Keep in mind that this article contains content that many consider spoilers. If you don’t want to know how Crypto could come back into the game, you should not continue reading here. As an alternative, we show you the best attackers of each type in Pokémon GO that you should know about.
Release of Crypto-Mewtwo again?
What the dataminers show: In the latest finding report (via reddit), it is about Team GO Rocket, Crypto-Mewtwo, and a new special research.
The dataminers write that a change has occurred with the “Crypto eggs“, which are now called “strange eggs”.
So far, it looks like
Strange eggs are dropped as loot by Rocket leaders (such as Arlo, Sierra and Cliff)
To be able to pick them up, you need free space in your egg inventory
The new special research is currently divided into 6 chapters. Willow speaks to you trainers and says according to the leak:
“You may have already encountered Crypto-Mewtwo when Giovanni last appeared. We thought that would be the last time we saw him, but it seems like he is back again!”
“You have to save Crypto-Mewtwo, trainers! I have a feeling Giovanni plans to exploit this poor Pokémon for nefarious purposes.”
“You did it again, trainers. You defeated the Rocket Grunts, the leaders, and Giovanni. Not to mention all the Crypto-Pokémon, including Crypto-Mewtwo, that you freed along the way.”
So here you have another chance to catch Crypto-Mewtwo. But keep in mind that you should not immediately redeem your Crypto-Pokémon. This is also important for Mewtwo – if possible, you should not redeem it at all. Because the Crypto bonus is incredibly strong.
How strong is it? In a July analysis, PokémonGOHub.net declared Crypto Mewtwo the best attacker in PvE, that is, in raids. It deals the highest neutral damage per second and has a variety of attacks that it can learn. Because these attacks correspond to different types, it is usable in many areas.
While it may not be as strong in PvP as in PvE, it is an attacker that every trainer should have in their collection.
Are you excited to get another chance at Crypto-Mewtwo, or should the Pokémon have remained exclusive to its first research? Let us know in the comments.
The delay of Shadowlands had to be processed by some WoW players first. But with some reflection, most of you find: That’s okay.
For some fans of World of Warcraft, it ruined their vacation plans. The upcoming expansion Shadowlands will no longer be released in October, but rather later this year.
In a survey, we wanted to know how this delay is perceived by you, the readers of Mein-MMO. Do you understand it or are you angry? Now we have the results, and they are comparatively clear.
59% of the votes (713 votes) believe that the delay is a good thing
22% of you (270 votes) see both the pros and the cons of the delay
19% (218 votes) feel that the delay is a mistake and think it could have been handled better
What the positive voices say
Many take it rather calmly and believe that Blizzard should take their time so that Shadowlands can meet expectations. Like MeinMMO reader Cameltoetem:
If it helps to make the addon better, I find it good. If it were up to me, it could come out in spring.
Sina thinks that Blizzard is on a good path back to old virtues:
In the past, Blizz generally stated: ‘It’s done when it’s done …’ – I think that’s very good. (…)
I think that with Blizz and also with others – if they would actually do it – that’s generally a good attitude. Releasing half-baked stuff has often backfired and the reputation goes down the drain.
What the mixed voices say
Some – namely 22% of the votes – see both pros and cons. Especially in light of the fact that we are currently experiencing the cursed year 2020, there is a relative calm.
Threepwood writes:
I find it a shame and hope that they can manage it this year. Especially during the darker season and end of the year, WoW is part of it for me. If necessary, I’m also fine with the pre-patch, hunting skins and PvP.
And if they don’t finish it, it just seamlessly fits into the miserable year of 2020. It doesn’t really matter anymore.
From Sven, we hear:
I’m definitely skeptical. Yes, I somehow feel relieved that they’re pulling the emergency brake, so there are probably still some real issues to address. However, the expectations will hardly diminish when they delay the release. But if it only turns out to be “half-awesome”, the community will go crazy.
In the end, we can’t change anything anyway; we can only accept and hope for the best.
It will take a few more weeks before we can go to Bastion.
What the negative voices say
However, 19% of the votes who are rather opposed to the delay have also given some feedback.
Marcel says:
The delay is crap. Once again, the loud minority of crying wannabes have been listened to. My condolences to everyone who has already taken vacation and looked forward to the release (including myself).
Sick0w sees things even more drastically:
It’s nothing new that Blizzard is too incompetent to finish their work on time. Of course, they can now use Corona as an excuse, but to be honest, BFA was anything but finished at release. It wasn’t without reason that it was called Beta for Azeroth. Therefore, just sad.
When exactly Shadowlands will really be released is still uncertain. The problem is probably that every possible date brings its own difficulties.
The ratings in FIFA 21 were quite surprising in some places. Especially the Bayern values caused criticism. How did this happen?
What are ratings? The ratings are the player values in FIFA 21. The overall value is composed of various attributes, such as shooting power, speed, passing values, and many other factors. For example, Lionel Messi has an overall value of 93, which is the highest player value of all standard players (excluding icons).
And especially the Bayern ratings seemed simply too low for many players. After all, the Munich team had just won the treble of the championship, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League – yet some players even received downgrades compared to FIFA 20.
Many wondered: How do these ratings come about?
Rating chief explains how the evaluation works
This is how the ratings are determined: The ratings in the FIFA series result from the work of a lot of people. The assessments are then compiled in the “Data-Collection and Licensing” department, which has been led by Michael Müller-Möhring since 2008. He explained in an interview with Bild.de: “We obtain the reference material for EVERYTHING that is visible in the game.” This applies from the ball to the stadiums to the players.
The ratings are collected in an online database, which is managed by around 400 editors worldwide: “They don’t do this full-time, but as a hobby. The Swedes take care of the Swedish clubs, the Koreans take care of the Korean ones, and so on,” Müller-Möhring said. Everything is recorded: From name and nationality to position and preferred celebrations to clothing style on the pitch.
Mbappe’s special “Cry-Baby celebration” made its way into the game
In addition, there are also the attributes from which the ratings are ultimately composed.
In detail, the main attributes are examined and assessed by the editors before weighing the players against each other: “One tries to create a ranking,” Müller-Möhring said. “Then the whole thing is tried to be balanced out so that it doesn’t look wrong.”
Besides the editors, there are several thousand database reviewers worldwide who can provide detailed suggestions for improvement.
The ratings are constantly being adjusted – one can see this, for example, when activating live squads in the kick-off mode. In Ultimate Team, however, this does not apply directly. There are special cards like the TOTW, which can have different values. But the standard cards usually remain unchanged until the winter upgrade.
What happened to Bayern in FIFA 21?
Overall, the process seems very detailed. So how did the strange Bayern ratings come about? One reason was Corona, Müller-Möhring explained in the interview: “We were under a lot of time pressure due to unforeseen circumstances and had to go out very early. Unfortunately, some of the matches from the last season could not be included in the assessment. If we had included performances from those, some values would definitely have been higher.”
Bayern won the Champions League – but perhaps too late
Additionally, matches from the league final and the Champions League should count. These matches were temporarily suspended due to the pandemic and were only played significantly later. The insane 8:2 victory of Bayern against Barcelona took place only on August 14, and the Champions League final against Paris was held on August 23.
Müller-Möhring explains that they want to make the ratings as objective as possible but also knows that some players will complain: “It is important: We do not want to hurt anyone. However, if players come and want to have specific things changed, we do not react to it – unless it is really grossly wrong.”
So it looks like the ratings are here to stay for now. If you’re looking for players with good values in Ultimate Team whose price isn’t too high, we have here a good Bundesliga team for starting in FIFA 21 for you.
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There are currently many PS4 games under 15 Euros in the PlayStation Store. MeinMMO explains which games are particularly worth it in the sale. At the end, there is a secret tip as a bonus.
What kind of sale is this? Sony regularly offers games for little money in the PlayStation Store. This article presents to you the most interesting offers currently available under the motto “Games under 15 Euros” in the PlayStation Store.
How long are the offers valid? The offers of the new sale are valid from September 30 to October 15. During this period, the PS4 games are available at a discount in the PlayStation Store.
Batman: Arkham Knight
Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Rocksteady Studios | Release Date: June 23, 2015 | Model:Buy-to-play | Price Range (according to Geizhals.de): 10.00 – 36.75 €
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What is Batman: Arkham Knight? It is the fourth part of the Batman: Arkham series. As in the previous games, the player controls Batman from a third-person perspective. The world is open for exploration and offers side quests and puzzles in addition to the main missions. The story takes place after the events of Batman: Arkham City. Familiar players will quickly feel at home.
Why is the game worth it? Even today, the strong story of the fourth Batman game is worth experiencing. The staging is very well done by the developers of Rocksteady Studios, as is the engaging combat system.
The game world is very lively, as there is a lot to discover beyond the main missions: The developers have hidden Riddler trophies and other secrets waiting for the players. Also cool are the weapons and gadgets that Batman always carries and can be used in fights and missions.
What is less successful: Overall, the game offers few new ideas, as many highlights from Arkham Asylum are retold. The numerous abilities Batman has seem overwhelming, and the control of the Batmobile is not really fun and does not fit into the overall concept of the game.
Pros
detailed and extensive Gotham City
varied and exciting narrative
many side quests with their own stories
Riddler trophies are hidden all over the world
demanding battles
Cons
few new ideas, much from Arkham Asylum
Batman’s many abilities seem overwhelming
Batmobile feels unnecessary and has terrible control
What is Sniper Elite 3? Sniper Elite 3 is a game from the shooter series developed by Rebellion. As spy Karl Fairburne, you go against Axis troops in North Africa. They want to build a superweapon, which Fairburne aims to prevent. The linear levels of the predecessor give way to large areas that offer multiple approaches.
Why is the game worth it? The shooter relies on atmospheric desert panoramas and large areas where the player can roam. The open areas provide many options to approach a mission and to eliminate enemies strategically. Additionally, the game has a successful shooting mechanic and it is possible to play the campaign in co-op.
In Sniper Elite 3, you are in the North African desert.
What is less successful: The AI in the game fluctuates greatly. Sometimes it seems to know where we are, other times it is completely clueless. The variety between missions could also be greater and better. Melee combat is also overpowered.
For whom is the game suitable? If you are looking for a shooter where careful approaches are rewarded and which also offers a nice co-op, you should take a look at Sniper Elite 3.
Pros
atmospheric desert panoramas
co-op campaign possible
successful shooting mechanic
large spaces and open areas
many options to defeat the enemy
Cons
strongly fluctuating AI quality
too strong melee combat
variety in mission design
Where can you buy the game? The game is currently on sale in the PS Store:
What is Assassin’s Creed Origins? It is the predecessor to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, which takes place in ancient Egypt. Here you are present during the founding of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
Why is the game worth it? The main story is exciting and can entertain over a long period. For fans of the series, the story around the Brotherhood and the conflict with the Templars continues to unfold.
Also, Origins offers, as the first “Assassin’s Creed” game, an RPG aspect with a level system – which is well thought out and makes sense from a gameplay perspective. The combat system is very successful, as each weapon feels different. Additionally, the world itself is colorful and vibrant. The characters can also convince.
What is less good? Some weaknesses of the old games can also be found in Origins. Some side quests turn out to be trivial and uninteresting from a gameplay perspective. Also, the present-day story is weak in parts and doesn’t always keep players engaged. Sometimes it interrupts the flow of the ancient Egyptian story.
For whom is the game suitable? If you are a fan of Assassin’s Creed, you can safely pick this up. Moreover, the setting of Ancient Egypt in games is still quite rare. If that appeals to you, you are likely to have fun.
Pros
unusual setting
great combat system
vibrant, colorful world
interesting story around the Assassins
Cons
partially trivial, annoying side quests
present-day story feels forced and disrupts immersion
Where can you buy the game? The base game is currently on sale in the PS Store:
What is Nioh? In Nioh, you play as the protagonist William Adams, who travels to 16th century Japan in search of an evil alchemist. There, two samurai are fighting for supremacy. Due to this, demons have also been able to invade the world of humans. Nioh is a game that follows the Soulslike tradition: The difficulty level is tough and demanding.
Why is the game worth it: Nioh offers a versatile RPG and a complex combat system. Each of the weapons feels noticeably different and can make the battles significantly easier. The game’s atmosphere is wonderful, as are the good cutscenes. The game also boasts a long playtime and features a co-op mode.
In Nioh, weapon choice plays an important role.
What is less successful: A European pirate fighting demons in feudal Japan while heavily involved with mythological powers? Yes, Nioh is chaotic and throws information at you rapidly, making it confusing and hard to decipher. Graphically, the game does not make the best impression but offers a stable 60 fps rate on the PS4 Pro. Also unfortunate is that the game does not provide a German voice-over.
For whom is the game suitable? If you enjoy games like Dark Souls and also appreciate dark RPGs, you should take a look at Nioh. The combination of mythological and historical material is also worth a glance, even if the plethora of information about guardian spirits and demons can be particularly confusing at the beginning.
Pros
up to 60 FPS and stable framerate on the PS4 Pro
complex combat system
versatile RPG
atmospheric setting
extensive gameplay
co-op mode
Cons
graphically aged
weak start
no German voice-over
opaque and absurd story
Where can you buy the game? The game is currently on sale in the PS Store:
Genre: City-building strategy | Developer: 11 bit Studios | Release Date: October 11, 2019 | Model:Buy-to-play | Price Range (according to Geizhals.de): 19.95 – 45.60 €
What is Frostpunk? In Frostpunk, you assume the role of the leader of a settlement in a post-apocalyptic future, as the Earth is frozen. You must build a functioning settlement in the cold while dealing with ethical questions. For example, do you allow child labor, or do you accept having fewer resources available for the winter? This is the charm of Frostpunk.
Why is the game worth it: Frostpunk was originally released for PC but has been perfectly adapted for consoles. The controller controls are intuitively laid out. The menus and building construction are adjusted for the console and can be precisely controlled via analog sticks or buttons.
The game is challenging as you must keep an eye on various resources such as wood, coal, or food, while regularly facing political decisions about how you want to shape your city. It’s worth playing Frostpunk again. If the difficulty level is too hard for you, you can also customize it. The Console Edition includes all DLCs and updates, providing an endless mode and three scenarios with their specific objectives.
What is less successful: Those who play Frostpunk expecting a complex game like Anno will be disappointed. The supply chain is not very complex and offers little to tinker with. The structures are quickly uncovered and provide little variety. It’s also unfortunate that some minor decisions barely differ. If you play the game again, you’ll likely click through quickly without much thought.
For whom is the game suitable? Do you enjoy city-building strategy games and love making difficult decisions? Perhaps you have even played “This War of Mine,” another title by the developer that also focuses on difficult decisions. If you liked “This War of Mine,” you should check out Frostpunk.
Pros
demanding strategy
many political decisions that change gameplay flow
all DLCs included (endless mode + 3 scenarios)
good porting to the PS4
adjustable difficulty level
Cons
not very complex supply chains
normal decisions are too simple
Where can you buy the game? The game is currently on sale in the PS Store:
Genre: Platformer | Developer: Playdead | Release Date: December 5, 2014 | Model:Buy-to-play | Price Range (according to Geizhals.de): 29.34 – 58.50 € (only available in a bundle with Inside)
What is Limbo? Limbo is a platformer by developer Playdead. The game relies heavily on an unusual style, as the entire game is presented in black and white. This gives the game a dark and threatening atmosphere. In the game, you play as a boy who navigates through surreal landscapes. A wrong step can mean the death of the protagonist.
Why is the game worth it: Limbo impresses with its unique style: The art design is beautifully done and captures the atmosphere of the game excellently. There is no music, but the developers use a minimalist soundscape that often sends shivers down your spine. The puzzles are tricky and demanding.
What is less successful: Some areas are quite tricky and quickly become trial-and-error passages. The game is also quite short. After about 2 to 3 hours, you should have completed the game.
For whom is the game suitable? If you’re looking for a unique platformer that, unlike Rayman and Co, opts for a black-and-white aesthetic rather than colorful visuals, you should take a look at this indie gem.
Pros
unique art design
dense atmosphere
minimalistic but perfect soundscape
tricky, demanding puzzles
Cons
trial-and-error passages
very short (2 – 3 hours)
Where can you buy the game? The game is currently on sale in the PS Store:
A community survey graphic shows which classes in Diablo 4 fans are looking forward to the most. The Necromancer is very popular. Which ones do you wish for?
What kind of survey is this? A reddit user summarized the results of some surveys on reddit regarding Diablo 4. In his graphic, he evaluated which classes are the most popular.
Aside from these three classes, fans wish for three more that should definitely come into the game.
Fans want Necromancer, Paladin, and Amazon
The survey shows: The graphic shows a total of 27,526 votes on the classes of Diablo 4.
Necromancer with 4975 votes
Paladin with 4374 votes
Amazon with 4371 votes
Afterward, there is a significant drop in votes for 4th place.
2537 people chose Assassin
2172 people voted for the Demon Hunter
We are embedding here the graphic from reddit user Pisulanu, which he shared in the Diablo subreddit.
The popularity of classes for Diablo 4 according to reddit surveys – Source: reddit
What are these classes?
This is known: So far it is clear that Sorceress, Druid, and Barbarian are the classes that Blizzard wants to provide directly at the launch of Diablo 4. But these are not all. Blizzard already revealed that they plan to launch with 5 classes.
There is a lot of speculation about the two unknowns.
Necromancer in Diablo 4?
What speaks for it? The Necromancer could fill the role of the pet class in Diablo 4. What must be considered in the survey is that players might have different expectations of the Necromancer.
While some envision a powerful summoner who can summon many pets, others want a Necro who can summon fewer but more powerful pets.
Paladin: For the Paladin, one expects a gameplay style with one-handed weapon and shield. The class could cover the area for holy damage in Diablo 4, which has not yet been covered by the three classes.
Amazon: The Amazon is known from Diablo 2 with bow and throwing spears. The class could fulfill the role for physical damage from a distance in Diablo 4. She is a versatile attacker and could throw spears, deal elemental damage and also be active in melee combat in the past.
Let us know your opinion: Which class do you wish for Diablo 4? Is there one that must be present for you to play the game? Let us know here in the comments on MeinMMO why you wish for it and what would make it so good.
Destiny 2 brings many new Exotics – weapons and armor pieces – with the autumn expansion Beyond Light. 10 fresh Exotics are already known. But which one is your favorite so far?
What do the new Exotics entail? In Destiny 2, the new major autumn expansion Beyond Light launches on November 10. This brings among other things
Keep in mind: Bungie has only introduced these 10 new Exotics for Beyond Light so far. However, it is conceivable and quite likely that more Exotics will be added starting November 10 – possibly as yet secret raid rewards or through the Season Pass.
This includes the iconic weapon Exotic Hawkmoon. The return of this Hand Cannon from Destiny 1 has already been officially confirmed by Bungie for Beyond Light. However, the Hawkmoon does not appear in the latest trailer. Therefore, it is assumed that it will not be part of the Beyond Light expansion but will come through the Season Pass for Season 12.
The Exotics in the trailer: If you missed it so far: Here you can watch all 10 presented Exotics again with gameplay:
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Griff der Erlösung – Grenade Launcher: Fires projectiles that create Stasis Crystals and freeze nearby enemies. Charging the weapon increases the number of crystals created and the freeze radius.
Keine Zeit für Erklärungen – Pulse Rifle: Precision hits and hits on enemies under Stasis influence return to the magazine. Stack this effect to summon a portal from which the weapon shoots from another timeline.
Wolkenschlag – Sniper: Precision death blows create lightning at the position of the hit target. Quick precision hits even generate a whole storm at the strike point.
Die Klage – Sword: Offers a deadly blade and a sturdy shield. Blocking with it intensifies the blade and allows you to cut through shielded enemies. At maximum values, the wielder is healed when dealing damage to enemies.
Beyond Light expands the Guardians’ arsenal
The 6 new armor pieces: Each Guardian class receives 2 exotic armor pieces with the new expansion:
Icelands Overcoat – Titan Gauntlets: The Titan Barricade is replaced by an Overshield and absorbs incoming damage.
Precious Scars – Titan Helm: Upon resurrecting, the wearer receives an Overshield Aura that protects them and nearby allies.
Mask of Bakris – Hunter Helm: Replaces the Hunter’s dodge role with a longer lunge that cloaks the wearer for a short time. Essentially almost like Blink from Destiny 1.
Athrys’ Embrace – Hunter Gauntlets: The balanced knife bounces off a second time. Additionally, quick precision hits grant bonus damage and can stagger enemies for a short time.
Dusk Concert – Warlock Helm: The Dawn projectiles deal additional damage and cause enemies to burn upon contact. When a target takes damage from burning, the wearer receives melee energy each time.
Necrotic Grip – Warlock Gauntlets: The wearer’s melee attacks corrupt enemies with increasing damage over time. When a corrupted enemy is defeated, the corruption spreads to nearby targets and restores melee energy to the wearer.
On the Ice Moon, new Exotics are in full swing
What is your favorite so far?
Participate in our survey: The new Exotics are currently very well received by the community and are actively being discussed. Which class has received the best Exotics? How will the new weapons play? And is there more to come?
We from MeinMMO have taken this as an opportunity and created our own survey for you, wanting to know: Which of these 10 new Exotics from Beyond Light are you looking forward to the most?
Keep in mind, you only have one answer option each for weapons and armor. Thank you for participating and for your time.
By the way: You can also let us know your detailed opinion in the comments.
On October 8, the beta for CoD Black Ops Cold War started and pre-order players on PS4 were already able to play. How do you find the beta test so far?
What is being tested? For CoD Cold War, the heat phase begins in October. Fans can look forward to a total of 4 waves of beta tests during which they can test the new shooter. The first wave already took place on October 8 and 9.
Have you already tested the new content and improvements? How did you find them? How does Cold War play compared to previous Black Ops games? Let us know in the comments.
How can I participate? So far, only pre-order players on PS4 have been able to test the shooter. If you want to try the beta of CoD Cold War, you can use the following options:
October 10 – 12 – Ends at 7 PM
Only on PS4, but all players with PS Plus have access
October 15 – 16– Starts at 7 PM
Access for PS4 players with PS Plus and pre-orderers on PC and Xbox
October 17 – 19 – Ends at 7 PM
This is the open beta phase for everyone
So you can either pre-order and test early or wait until the beta is open to everyone on October 17.
Here’s how you can vote: If you have already played CoD Cold War, you can express your opinion in the poll below the article. Each of you has only one vote to cast. Once a vote has been cast, it cannot be undone.
Have fun voting!
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