After the reveal of the new champion Seraphine in LoL (League of Legends), many players compared her to Sona. The developers defend the new champ and highlight the differences.
What is happening with Seraphine? The release of the new LoL champion Seraphine is widely discussed in the community. After being teased for weeks on social media by Riot, a leak even surfaced that shows all her abilities.
Due to this leak and her displayed and detailed abilities, many players drew comparisons to existing champions in LoL. Primarily to the support champion Sona, but also to Karma.
Seraphine has the theme of “music,” which primarily affects her abilities. After every third ability cast, it is cast again with an additional effect. As a support champion, she can shield and heal allies, charm and slow down enemies.
The comparison to Sona: Sona, on the other hand, has been in the game since 2010. She also embraces the music theme. She can provide shields to her allies, heal them, slow down enemies, and make them dance in place. Sona also has a passive ability that builds up through three cast abilities.
This is how Riot Games defends Seraphine
This is what Riot says: On reddit, Riot Games’ Lead Champion Producer Ryan “Reav3” Mireles spoke out, explaining that there are already many champions in LoL whose themes overlap.
“Music is a big theme, and we could probably still make another champion with a music theme, and it would still feel different from Sona and Sera. Sona has the music theme as an aura. She plays music, which affects allies around her,” Mireles explains. “With Sera, we utilized a more rhythmic music theme, where you use abilities, and the fourth ability is cast as an echo. It’s similar to how you create music in fours [when counting to the beat].”
However, fans see clear similarities and share comics about it on Twitter:
Here Seraphine says to Sona that she has stolen her skills and theme.
In general, Mireles recommends that players should first play the champion and not judge based on videos. “I have played a lot with Sona and also a lot internally with Seraphine, and I think she doesn’t feel like Sona when you play her in-game.”
Then he lists what makes Seraphine unique:
She is VERY dependent on her skillshots, which feels very different from Sona.
The main reason she feels unique is that every third spell you cast is cast twice.
This makes you think about the order in which you cast your spells to achieve different effects.
You get into a musical rhythm of 1, 2, 3, and 4. It feels very different from any other champion.
He then explains that you should try her out first before jumping on the “Sona 2.0” bandwagon.
Have you tried Seraphine out on the test servers? What do you think of her?
FIFA Points and Packs in FIFA 21 have always been a topic of criticism. The streamer Trymacs recently conducted a major pack experiment – showcasing how poor the chances for top players from packs actually are.
What is the problem with FIFA Points? In the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 21, there are several ways to play. Overall, it is about building a strong team. Players come in the form of cards that can be bought on the transfer market for coins or drawn from packs.
There are various ways to achieve this. One can compete in different modes such as:
Or, one can earn coins through trading, which can then be spent on the transfer market.
Coins are the currency obtained simply through playing.
The problem for many players: Through the regular gameplay paths, it can take an incredibly long time to earn enough coins for super teams. Especially if one is not one of the absolute top players and does not always receive the best rewards. Getting strong rewards is also made even harder if one can only rely on starter teams, while others have already built incredible top teams.
Because: There is also the option to buy FIFA Points with real money. These can then be spent on packs. So: real money for card sets. However, one does not necessarily receive good players in these packs. Without a large portion of luck, one can continuously draw players that are essentially worthless on the market or on the field. This is why points are often criticized. For example, an advertisement in a toy catalog caused a lot of trouble.
The probabilities for top players in packs are very small – and even those with high values may be of little worth
Hours of Streaming with Packs
Who is Trymacs? Max Alexander Curt “Trymacs” Stemmler is one of the largest German-speaking streamers on Twitch, but he is not primarily focused on FIFA 21. He originally started with videos on Clash Royale, but later also created content on Fortnite and games such as Among Us, Fall Guys, or Phasmophobia.
In his streams, it is evident that he does not necessarily have deep knowledge about player cards or the gameplay itself. He admits this himself, and he sometimes seeks support. However, that is not the main focus of the experiment: Trymacs wants to show how poor the chances are for users with FIFA packs.
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Trymacs rates the packs as “evil, hidden gambling”
This is how the experiment goes: Trymacs stated that he aimed to spend 500,000 FIFA Points on packs. That amounts to “slightly over 4,000 Euros”, according to the streamer. They were purchased, among other things, through code cards from kiosks and similar sources. It took him alone four and a half hours just to load the points.
Then, Trymacs began buying packs in lengthy streams. There are several highlight videos on YouTube where one can closely follow how he is doing. Spoiler: It’s not going well.
Trymacs warns clearly: “Don’t spend a cent on packs”
Trymacs impressively proves that even spending a lot of money does not really provide any advantage in packs.
Occasionally, he does draw expensive cards like Martial or Son, but often he does not even get a Walkout. And even when he does, he often has bad luck. He draws countless goalkeepers, who bring no money, and often players like Müller, Hummels, or Verratti, who have high overall values but provide hardly any coins.
“No one has as much bad luck as I do in openings. I only pull the worst Walkouts and then I pull them again,” he ironically states in the stream. He draws Sergio Ramos four times (though at least he brings in some decent coins): “I only pull Sergio Ramos duplicates and goalkeepers. That this is even possible is nonsense.
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There hasn’t been an icon so far (the experiment is still ongoing on his Twitch channel). With the drawn players, he and his supporters also complete SBCs and draw packs from those as well. But even here, top players are just cursedly rare: “If you think, I need a strong midfielder, I’ll draw one now, maybe I’ll get one – no. No, you won’t get one. You’ll first get showered with thousands of Euros for hours and then get a goalkeeper,” the streamer summarizes.
With the stream, he wants to make it clear that one should not spend any money on packs – he emphasizes this repeatedly. The packs offer “probabilities like in lottery games,” yet somehow this gambling has found its way into children’s rooms. He refers, for example, to Belgium, where FIFA Points were banned in 2019 – and wonders why it is still allowed here. He warns clearly: “Don’t spend a cent on packs. It’s online casino and sick rip-off.”
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In the end, Trymacs puts together a good team. But he did not draw the players, he bought them.
The stream aims to warn. He does not want to flame streamers who open packs, but there is a responsibility because some people between the ages of 13 and 17 are spending too much money, according to Trymacs.
This is how he earns the money back: The money in his stream is essentially business expenses: “Significantly more money comes in than I can spend on this experiment,” he explains: “As a private person spending your own money on this is ultimately nonsensical.” The video where he buys Ronaldo alone generated 1,500 Euros for him on the first day, he shares in the Twitch stream.
Because after countless packs and sold players, he inevitably ends up gathering enough money for a real top team. Among other things, with Ronaldo, whom he notes that he now has the “best player” after having previously had the “worst player.”
His team otherwise looks good – but the price was simply too high: “Now I have van Dijk and Maldini. Super chill, only for 4,600 Euros. And I still lose because I just can’t play the game,” he sarcastically comments. Furthermore, there is the problem that FIFA is effectively only valuable for one year – as the next part comes out soon and all progress is gone.
Streamer’s conclusion: Overall, he emphasizes that FIFA is a “great game,” especially with friends, but the pay-to-win and gambling aspects are a very sensitive issue: “You can play the game. You can play it together, career mode, free-to-play. It is an incredibly great game,” Trymacs concludes: “But this hidden casino aspect is evil.”
In Fallout 76, an old event returns: the “Treasure Hunter Hunt”, where you can stock up on plenty of legendary loot, and it’s very easy. The event started on October 15. Additionally, the developers are fixing numerous bugs to prepare for the upcoming major update “Steel Dawn”.
What kind of event is this? From now on, Treasure Hunter Scavengers will appear in all regions of Appalachia, potentially carrying special loot and legendary items.
For the first time, the Treasure Hunters appeared in Ash Heap in spring 2020. After an apparently successful campaign, they disappeared from Appalachia.
The Treasure Hunters are on the move again.
Bethesda has made a series of changes and improvements for the new Treasure Hunter event based on community feedback.
The event starts on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 6:00 PM CEST and ends on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 6:00 PM CEST.
Legendary loot easily earned
Why the event is worth it: Some loot that is dropped is unique and can only be obtained during the event. This includes legendary weapons and armor, the best gear in the game, if you are lucky with the attributes.
Due to the dynamic levels of the enemies, characters of all levels have the chance for legendary and unique items. Dynamic levels are one of the changes in the major “One Wasteland” update. Thus, the event is suitable for both veterans and players who have taken a longer break and have been waiting for the right moment to explore the world of Fallout 76.
Need some new weapons? Now is the chance.
The Treasure Hunter Scavengers will also drop Scavenger Buckets with a higher chance than in spring.
How do the buckets work? You can either loot buckets from the Scavengers or craft them yourself. To craft them, you need empty buckets from vendors as well as some materials. Those who need components to craft Scavenger Buckets will receive them at significantly reduced prices from vendors during the event.
The buckets contain both existing plans and exclusive plans that are only available during the event. The higher the quality of the bucket, the higher the chance for rare loot such as outfits or blueprints.
Some players have already compiled an unofficial list of possible loot (via Google Docs).
Note that according to information from some players, the new buckets from autumn cannot be sold. If you find any for sale in player shops, they are probably old buckets with worse loot.
Farming tips
Treasure Hunters can appear anywhere – you don’t have to go looking for them specifically
Preferably complete your daily quests and keep an eye out for the Scavengers to be more efficient
Join public groups or meet up with friends to cover larger areas and farm together
Don’t kill a Scavenger immediately when you see it, but see if others want to attack it too. This way, you ensure that everyone gets something from the event
Make sure you have enough ammunition so you don’t have to keep going back to camp. Some of the new legendary perks can help you craft or save ammunition
Important bug fixes for the upcoming update
What the update brings: With update 23 on Tuesday, a total of 62 bugs and exploits were fixed. Among them is a particularly annoying one that allowed players to bypass a part of “Daily Operations: Connection Device” to get reinforcements faster.
Additional bug fixes make it easier for you to complete quests or fix problems that have led you to completely wrong places. Furthermore, Fallout 76 should now run more stable on all platforms.
What’s next? The bug fixes are a good preparation for the upcoming “Steel Dawn” update that is set to arrive in winter. This will finally bring the Steel Brotherhood to Appalachia. Players already have suggestions for improvements.
The new update “Steel Dawn”.
The update contains new armor and weapons, new quests, and a new season with plenty of rewards to be earned. Additionally, further features such as C.A.M.P. Shelters are planned. This is essentially your own vault, right under your camp. The shelters have already been tested on the PTR and have been largely well received by players.
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The Halloween Sale has started in the PS Store. We present to you 6 PS4 games, including hits like Death Stranding and Days Gone.
What kind of sale is this? With the onset of the dark season, the Halloween Sale has started in the PS Store. There are also offers for users who are not looking for scares.
How long does the new promotion in the PS Store run? The offers started on October 14, 2020, and run until November 3, 2020. This gives you just over 14 days to check out the offers in the store.
How did we select? In our article, we present to you 6 PS4 games that are currently on offer. For our list, we took into account both user and press ratings, as well as our own experiences.
Death Stranding
Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Kojima Productions | Release Date: November 8, 2019 | Model: Buy2Play | Price Range (according to Geizhals.de): €19.95 – €66.99
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What is Death Stranding? Death Stranding is an open-world game in which you play as Sam Porter Bridges. He is an apocalyptic courier transporting items like food and medicine to the last survivors of humanity. The game is a walking simulator, meaning you walk a lot and the focus is on traversing the game world rather than combat.
Why Death Stranding is worth it: The game is characterized by its atmosphere: You wander through beautiful, stunning landscapes, and the soundtrack and voiced dialogues greatly enhance the mood. The style is quirky but unique. In which other game do you play as a “postman” carrying precious cargo around? The indirect multiplayer aspect is also cool. With the TCK module, you can build structures in the landscape to help other players or warn them.
What could be better: Despite its beauty and uniqueness, the game can sometimes feel lifeless. This is because you can never enter the cities that you supply. You will never see the people you support. Additionally, the game’s start is relatively slow, and you will only unlock the first real weapons after several hours.
Who is the game suitable for? This game is especially suited for players who are interested in a unique combination of beautiful landscapes, open world, post-apocalyptic atmosphere, and special gameplay and are not primarily focused on combat. Anyone who generally finds walking simulators unappealing should look elsewhere.
Pro
beautifully designed world
gripping atmosphere, thanks to real actors and full voice acting
successful soundtrack
quirky game principle (walking simulator)
Contra
slow start
cities cannot be entered by the player
monotonous flow: a lot of walking happens
Where can you buy Death Stranding? Death Stranding is currently on offer in both standard and Digital Deluxe Edition. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes not only the game but also a complete set of avatars and the soundtrack “Timefall”, as well as other in-game items.
Genre: 3rd-Person-Shooter | Developer: Bend Studio | Release Date: April 26, 2019 | Model: Buy-to-play | Price Range (according to Geizhals.de): €19.23 – €63.44
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What is Days Gone? Days Gone is a post-apocalyptic zombie survival game in an open world. You take on the role of ex-biker Deacon St. John, who has lost his wife Sarah. Days Gone is played from a 3rd-person perspective and takes place in the U.S. state of Oregon, which is overrun by zombie-like creatures (Freakers). You fight through hordes of Freakers and try to survive in the brutal and oppressive game world.
Why the game is worth it: The game captures the atmosphere very well: The game world is destroyed, and resources and stamina are limited. Violence and the law of the strong have driven out humanity, and a well-voiced radio station contributes to this atmosphere. Tactical approaches are often rewarded. Who storms into a village or camp recklessly can quickly find themselves in trouble – either because they run out of ammo or can’t reach their bike. Still, the game offers a fair difficulty level that can also be adjusted.
Besides that, the game offers varied main missions, and the Freakers provide an interesting variation to the standard zombies in other apocalypse scenarios – they mutate differently with age and have various attack patterns. By the way, Deacon’s bike can be upgraded, which is worthwhile and has a noticeable effect. With over 30 hours of gameplay, you’ll be well occupied.
In Days Gone, it is not uncommon for you to be chased by Freakers – if you are not careful enough.
What could be better: Overall, the story is very predictable and offers little surprises. Now and then, the game also struggles with AI issues, as the opponents sometimes respond poorly or hardly at all to the player. Additionally, the developer leaves a lot of potential on the table, as puzzles and tasks could have been made a bit more challenging.
Who is the game suitable for? If you enjoy worlds like The Walking Dead or The Last of Us and are looking for a game that rewards tactical approaches, then you should check out Days Gone.
Pro
dense, oppressive atmosphere
great design, good lighting effects
cohesive soundtrack
varied missions
fair difficulty level
Freakers offer an interesting variation compared to standard zombies
solid playtime (30+ hours)
motorcycle upgrades are noticeable and helpful
Contra
boring, predictable story
AI issues
long loading times at startup
wasted potential in puzzles and tasks
Where can you buy the game? The game is currently on sale in the PS Store. Both the base game and the Digital Deluxe Edition are available for purchase. The Digital Deluxe Edition offers you, in addition to the base game, a soundtrack, some bike designs, faster access to a skill, and a dynamic design for your PS4 console:
What is Hunt: Showdown? This game is a horror shooter with survival aspects. Several teams of two players each fight demons on the map to gain equipment and skills. The teams also interfere with each other. The game deliberately combines PvE and PvP elements.
Why Hunt: Showdown is worth it: The game skillfully combines fun and tactical shooter gameplay with a dense atmosphere. If you rush in quickly, you’ll quickly meet your demise. Instead, tactics and careful approaches are rewarded, and you should also pay attention to sounds. Additionally, hunting demons and loot provides much depth, and the design of the enemies is impressive. You can embark on the hunt either solo, in pairs, or even in teams of three.
Charging in recklessly does little in Hunt: Showdown. Instead, tactics are rewarded.
What could be better: The game somewhat shows that it was originally developed for PC. For example, menus are not well optimized for the controller and can be cumbersome to navigate.
Who is the game suitable for? If you are interested in a crisp co-op shooter that rewards cautious and tactical approaches, you will likely enjoy Hunt: Showdown. However, if you can’t stand horror and PvP elements, you might not have much fun.
Pro
great shooter gameplay
dense atmosphere with strong lore
tactical and careful approach is rewarded
cool enemy design
playable solo, duo, or trio in co-op
Contra
lack of controller optimization
limited scope
Where can you buy Hunt: Showdown? Currently, the normal edition is on sale in the PlayStation Store:
Genre: Role-Playing Game | Developer: CD Project Red | Release Date: May 19, 2015 | Model: Buy2Play | Price Range (according to Geizhals.de): €19.95 – €66.00
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What is The Witcher 3? In Witcher 3, you take on the role of the witch Geralt of Rivia and experience adventures in a vast fantasy world. Everything from cities to wild landscapes to “Viking” islands is included.
Why the game is worth it: The Witcher 3 offers a top-notch narrated story, combined with great music and a dynamic combat system. Fans of the previous games or the books will particularly enjoy this. Also, aside from the main quest, there is a ton to do in the game. This includes countless quests and tasks, a lively and varied game world, and a crafting system.
In The Witcher 3, you can expect many adventures aside from the story.
What is not so good: The Witcher 3 is stunning on the PlayStation 4, but the performance demands are quite noticeable. Occasionally, there are frame drops, and loading times can sometimes be very long.
Tip: We would recommend playing the predecessors or reading the books. Alternatively, you should at least watch a short story summary of Parts 1 and 2.
For whom is The Witcher 3 suitable? The game is highly recommended for any role-player looking for a strong story or interesting characters. Gameplay-wise, The Witcher 3 surely hides one of the best role-playing games of the last few years.
Pro
greatly narrated and staged story
many tasks and a large game world to explore
great music
interesting crafting system
long playtime
Contra
those who don’t know the previous games or books won’t get many references
frame drops and other technical issues on the console
Where can you buy The Witcher 3? Currently, the Game of the Year Edition of The Witcher 3 is on sale. All story add-ons released for the base game are included:
What is Dragon Age Inquisition? Dragon Age Inquisition is a role-playing game that follows in the footsteps of its successful predecessors. It is a party role-playing game: Alongside your freely created protagonist, you control a group of up to four characters. The battles are action-packed but can be paused at any time. The story takes place several years after the events of Dragon Age 2. For the first time, Inquisition also features an open game world rather than a linear level design like Dragon Age 2.
Why the game is worth it: Dragon Age Inquisition offers an open game world for the first time in the series, which is immediately noticeable. The world is huge and extensive, with plenty to do and collect. Everywhere, there are tasks to complete. The landscapes are beautiful to behold and offer a lot of variety.
With four races and three classes, Dragon Age offers plenty of choices for role-players. The story is fully voiced, including your main character. The companions who join you in the story offer side quests and even romances if you spend enough time with them. Some choices also have long-term effects on the Inquisition and your companions. So, it is worthwhile to play the game again.
Dragons are extremely tough opponents you can encounter in Dragon Age: Inquisition – but the loot is worth it.
What could be better: The game world offers plenty of standard tasks alongside exciting quests and missions. For boring delivery tasks, you run across the map, and there are (needlessly) many collectible tasks scattered all over the maps. At the start, it is still motivating to finish puzzles or missions; however, as you progress, it can become a bit too much.
Also unfortunate: The character plays a significant role within the story, but the reactions of the surrounding people never give you the feeling that you hold an important place in society. This makes the game world feel somewhat sterile and lifeless. Games like Assassin’s Creed offer large game worlds but feel much more alive.
For whom is Dragon Age: Inquisition worth it? Dragon Age: Inquisition is especially worthwhile for players who enjoyed Dragon Age 2. While the game shifts from the direction of Dragon Age 2, it remains action-oriented. Inquisition may not reach the heights of Dragon Age 1, but it is a great role-playing game. And with the PS5, Dragon Age 4 may soon come.
Pro
huge, open game world
lots to do and collect
four races and three classes
exciting story
companions offer side quests and romances
long playtime
Contra
game world often feels very sterile and empty
many tasks are fetch quests
unnecessary collectible tasks
the game world does not give the protagonist the feeling of importance (lifeless game world)
Where can you buy Dragon Age: Inquisition? Currently, the Digital Deluxe Edition is available in the PlayStation Store.
What is Alien: Isolation? Alien: Isolation is a survival game that connects to the old Alien games. You play as Amanda Ripley and fight for survival against the titular Alien on the abandoned space station Sevastopol.
Why the game is worth it: Alien Isolation captures a dense and oppressive atmosphere very well in a game. It has a great soundscape and an excellent design of the abandoned space station. Every single noise during the hunt with the Alien takes on its own significance and keeps the player on edge. The optional camera function also shows its effects. If you pair the game with your camera, your movements and sounds are transferred into the game – making it incredibly exciting and the cat-and-mouse game with the Alien even more challenging.
The abandoned space station Sevastopol. Here, you fight for survival as Amanda Ripley.
What could be better: On PlayStation 4, the technology causes problems. Apart from the cutscenes, which can sometimes run very poorly, the annoying long loading times are particularly bothersome. Bugs and other technical inconsistencies also detract from the overall picture. The recycling of previously visited locations becomes annoying after a while. The game can also be frustrating at times.
Who is the game suitable for? Alien: Isolation is especially worthwhile for players who enjoy horror games or are looking for a good adaptation of the Alien series. Players looking for games with a dense atmosphere will also find exciting entertainment with Alien: Isolation.
Why should everyone play the game? The cat-and-mouse game with the Alien remains a gripping and exciting affair despite its age. Additionally, it serves as a fitting alternative to the Alien movies.
Pro
dense, oppressive atmosphere
great soundscape
great design of the abandoned space station
cool idea with camera functions
exciting cat-and-mouse game with the Alien
Contra
long loading times
shaky cutscenes
recycling of visited locations
can be frustrating at times
Where can you buy Alien: Isolation? Currently, the collection is on offer. This includes not only the base game but also 7 DLC contents, including the two story packs “Last Survivor” and “Crew expendable” and 5 additional survival packs: In the survival missions, one must complete short level sections under certain conditions. However, this is more of a nice addition rather than a must-buy:
Accessories for your PS4: Are you still looking for a strong controller for your PlayStation 4? Here we present the best PS4 controllers of 2020 that you can currently get for Sony’s console.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD Warzone recently received a new weapon – the JAK-12. And it is currently quite powerful. Here we present 3 different setups for the new shotgun that can spread fear and terror.
What is the new weapon all about? Recently, with Update 1.28 a new patch was released for CoD: Modern Warfare and the Battle Royale Warzone. This introduced various changes to the game – among them, almost quietly, the fully automatic shotgun JAK-12 from Modern Warfare 2, which was leaked some time ago.
And the new gun is currently quite powerful and spreads fear and terror – not only in Warzone but also in traditional multiplayer. There are already talks of it being overpowered or a new meta, and judging by the initial reactions, it is questionable whether the weapon will remain this way for long.
That’s why we have 3 setups for you that you should definitely try with the JAK-12 to experience the true power of the weapon.
How do you even get the JAK-12? It’s quite simple and self-explanatory. If you want to unlock the new JAK-12, you need to get 3 hip-fire kills with shotguns in 7 different matches. That’s all you need to do.
3 strong setups for the new shotgun JAK-12 – Try them out
Who are these setups suitable for? Basically, there is something for almost every taste in Warzone. Do you want a strong shotgun as a secondary weapon? Do you want to take down players even at extreme distances? Or deal massive damage? Then check out the 3 setups. They can also be quite worthwhile, even if you are playing in regular multiplayer of Modern Warfare.
JAK-12 – Best Allround Setup
You will need the following attachments:
Muzzle: Choke
Barrel: ZLR J-2800 Flood
Laser: 5mW Laser
Ammunition: 20 Round Drum Magazine
Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
What does this combination do? Sure, one could put in the 32 round magazine or Frags/Dragon’s Breath, but with this all-round build, you would lose too much mobility. After all, you want to get close to your enemies as quickly as possible with a shotgun, so the 20 round mag is the best compromise here.
The barrel helps with range without sacrificing too much movement speed, the muzzle reduces spread, and the laser gives a boost to your readiness to fire while moving and your accuracy when shooting from the hip. The underbar grip also helps with recoil control, which makes sense with a fully automatic pump with 20 rounds.
JAK-12 – Setup for Extreme Range
You will need the following attachments:
Muzzle: FORGE TAC Marauder
Barrel: ZLR J-2800 Torrent (strangely ZLR J-3600 Torrent in English)
Laser: 5mW Laser
Ammunition: 8 Round Slug Magazine
Grip: Grooved Grip Tape
What does this combination do? This build focuses on the almost absurd range that can be achieved with this new shotgun through the right attachments. That’s why it uses Slug Rounds, or shotgun shells. The barrel also increases damage range.
The laser and grip help you aim faster, and the muzzle suppresses your shots, allowing you to fire a few more times before the enemy even realizes where you are shooting from. This also further increases damage range.
JAK-12 – Setup for Massive Damage
You will need the following attachments:
Muzzle: Choke
Barrel: ZLR J-2800 Torrent
Laser: 5mW Laser
Ammunition: 8 Round FRAG-12 Magazine
Grip: Grooved Grip Tape
What does this combination do? This build relies on the Frag ammunition, which explodes upon damage and thus causes high damage. This is effective not only against enemy soldiers but also quite useful against vehicles. The barrel again increases damage range, while the rest of the attachments primarily assist with aiming speed.
What are your recommendations for the JAK-12 and what do you think of the new firearm? Does the new shotgun perhaps already belong to the best weapons of Season 6?
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No new content will be created for StarCraft II. However, the developers have “in passing” already hinted: Something new is coming for StarCraft.
For many Blizzard strategy fans, this may be the horror news. Development on one of the last major RTS games is being stopped. There will be no major updates for StarCraft II anymore. But is the game “dead”? What are the developers doing now, and will StarCraft II still be playable?
What will happen to StarCraft II? In a big blog post, the developers of StarCraft II announced that they will scale back development. There will be no major updates with new content like commanders or battle chests anymore.
However, the game will not be completely neglected. There will still be balance patches if necessary. The competitive esports scene is important to the community and the developers, which is why work will continue if balance changes are needed. The game is therefore still fully playable.
Legacy of the Void concluded StarCraft 2 with a spectacular finale.
What are the developers working on now? From the quotes, it can be clearly deduced that the developers are considering the next direction to take. It is stated, for example:
(…) Through this change, we can think about what we want to do next, not just regarding StarCraft II, but also for the entire StarCraft universe.
Later it was added:
We are infinitely grateful for your long-standing support and we will keep you updated on all plans for future ventures into the Koprulu Sector.
This indicates that the developers are considering a new project and that the StarCraft universe will continue to be expanded.
Is there a StarCraft III coming? A StarCraft III seems rather unlikely based on initial considerations. This is due to several reasons:
StarCraft II has been overshadowed by its predecessor, StarCraft: Brood War, for many years. Although StarCraft II was already released, many professional players still prefer the predecessor, which is still considered one of the best strategy games of all time – it even got a remaster. It seems rather unlikely to further split the RTS community with a third game.
The story of StarCraft is basically over. The expansion “Legacy of the Void” ends with a spectacular finale that resolves a huge cosmic threat. Many antagonists have been defeated. There is currently no obvious enemy anymore.
Of course, it would be possible for Blizzard to focus on smaller conflicts or create a prequel – or simply continue the story with new problems.
StarCraft Ghost was supposed to feature Nova as the main character.
Some hope that the next journey into the StarCraft universe will be a shooter or an MMO instead of a strategy game. Blizzard attempted this before and wanted to bring a shooter centered around the ghost agent Nova with “StarCraft: Ghost” long ago. However, the project was canceled.
When will there be new info? We shouldn’t expect an announcement in the next few weeks at least. At best, new information could come in February 2021, as the “BlizzConline” takes place then – a replacement event for the BlizzCon. It is quite possible that the developers will tease a new project here. On the other hand, Blizzard is also known for years of development. It could be that we won’t hear anything from StarCraft for the next one to two years.
Would you be excited for a StarCraft III? Or would you prefer to see a different genre, such as a shooter or an MMO, in the StarCraft universe?
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Recently, several reports have been published about the Xbox Series X. These also discuss the heat generation in the new console. While one journalist claims that the new Xbox can heat a room, another measured it precisely with a thermometer.
However, there are also critical voices. For instance, French journalist Ken Bogard claimed in a livestream that the console “works like a fireplace and can heat the room” (via VGC). However, the recording has since been deleted.
Jeff Grubb, a writer at VentureBeat, took a close look at the Xbox Series X and measured it with a thermometer. He comes to a significantly different conclusion.
Xbox Series X cooler than its predecessor and PS4
What does Jeff Grubb say? In his test, he reports that the Xbox Series X remains cool, despite the fireplace principle.
To test this, he first felt with his hand where the highest temperature exits the console and stuck a thermometer there, maintaining a room temperature of 23.6 degrees. He also used the exact same game for each platform: Hitman 2. He played each one for 10 minutes on the same level.
You can see the results of the tests with Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, PS4, and a PC with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9 3900XT in this table. For the maximum temperatures, Grubb tried various things, such as quickly opening multiple menus.
I tested this with a thermocouple thermometer. I felt for the hottest vent on each console, and then stuck the sensor in a half inch. I turned on the meter when the game loaded and then played for 10 minutes. Results: pic.twitter.com/cozhVJbMXg
What does the test show? The air that flowed from the Xbox Series X during Hitman 2 was only 50.4 degrees warm at maximum and was at the level that the Xbox One X had already at its lowest value. The PS4 even emitted significantly warmer air. Only the PC performed better than the next-gen console.
Grubb himself admits that the test provides no insight into the temperatures of the CPU or other internal components of the Xbox Series X. However, it is noticeable that the expelled air is significantly cooler than that of the old generation of consoles. The journalist does not see a temperature problem.
Boss fights play a significant role in MMORPGs. Defeating the final boss is a great achievement. But when did boss fights actually start?
In MMORPGs, players fight against a multitude of enemies. These serve to gain experience points and better equipment, and they are, of course, part of the game world, the lore, and quests.
To show what their character is truly capable of, how well they have developed and equipped them, players face the so-called boss opponents in the game. Defeating these brings prestige, as well as more EXP, and usually rare and powerful items. Furthermore, it is part of the story of theme park MMORPGs to defeat the bosses, as they are usually powerful villains who want to subjugate the world.
Lich King Arthas is one of the most famous boss enemies in MMORPG history.
Bosses have a long history
The concept of boss enemies has existed for quite a long time, and we take a look back at how they actually came about.
It all started with the Pen & Paper game: Boss fights originated – like many things in the realm of MMORPGs – from the Pen & Paper template. In adventures that players experienced together, special enemies appeared, which needed to be defeated collectively. These opponents were usually very tenacious and were part of the story of the respective adventure. For example, the evil wizard who kidnapped the princess or an orc chief planning an invasion with his clan.
This concept was transferred to the computer game DND by Gary Whisenhunt and Ray Wood in 1975, which was based on the PLATO system. The system was used in the 1970s for many early attempts in the realm of computer role-playing games and also MMORPGs – even though these were not yet referred to as such at that time.
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DND is the first computer RPG that featured a boss opponent.
In DND, there was a golden dragon that lurked at the end of the last level of a dungeon and guarded a magical orb. The goal of the game was to find this orb. However, the powerful dragon had to be defeated first, making it the first boss enemy in the history of video games. However, DND was a single-player RPG.
Nevertheless, the concept of the final boss was naturally carried forward, as it was very well received by players. The boss was essentially the last hurdle, and defeating them provided players with a significant sense of accomplishment.
The first boss in an MMORPG: The first real commercial MMORPG appeared in 1985 under the name Island of Kesmai – but even this was not yet referred to as an MMORPG. It was only Richard Garriott who coined the term for his Ultima Online, which was released in 1997.
Although there were already so-called MUDs, multi-user dungeons that were text-based, or multiplayer PLATO games, Island of Kesmai was the first to use the principle commercially and on a large scale. Up to 100 players could act simultaneously in the world.
In the online game Island of Kesmai, you had to explore a wilderness with a town and a temple beneath which a large dungeon lay. This dungeon was home to numerous monsters, including the so-called Drake. A mighty dragon that functioned as a boss enemy. Defeating this dragon then rewarded players with a potion that could permanently increase an attribute.
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In Island of Kesmai, the goal was to defeat the evil dragon at the end of the dungeon.
However, there was no real story surrounding this dragon. He simply resided in this dungeon. Island of Kesmai was played in the 1980s with a very crude graphics consisting of ASCII characters, but later the MMORPG received a graphical update.
Players did not really need a strategy when fighting the Drake. They simply had to use their skills and weapons until he eventually fell to the ground. Nevertheless, it was a very difficult challenge.
Subsequent MMORPGs also utilized the concept of boss fights, which has been further developed over time.
Bosses became part of quests and were given a backstory
They serve for grinding to acquire important items, including set items
And they are generally considered prestige opponents. The guild that defeats a new boss first gains a lot of fame in the community.
Boss fights also underwent an evolution
Boss fights have changed: Nowadays, battles against boss enemies are special events. Developers create bosses that can only be defeated with specific tactics. Players memorize the attack patterns of the enemies and develop counter-strategies. Simply hacking away, as was the case with the Drake in Island of Kesmai, usually does not help to survive a modern boss fight.
To defeat the Balrog in the MMORPG LotRO, strategy is crucial.
World of Warcraft was also the MMORPG, that made boss fights something truly special. A game that offers boss fights requiring tactics and which are deeply embedded in the story of the game. Onyxia, Deathwing, Azshara, or Illidan Stormrage have challenged players significantly, and it is still enjoyable to face these bosses today. Simply because the fights are so special and do not just throw a strong opponent at the players at the end of a dungeon.
The history of boss enemies in (MMO)RPGs is thus very exciting and dates back further than some might believe.
Equally interesting is the history of MMORPGs themselves. You can read about this in the MeinMMO article “What was actually the first MMORPG?“
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Joe “MerK” Deluca is a former CoD pro and now a commentator for the Call of Duty League. But he also has real skills when it comes to gameplay. In a clip, he takes out 4 enemies in Call of Duty: Warzone within seconds, showcasing his skill with the throwing knife.
What a fight! In the Warzone match, MerK found himself alone in a warehouse. There he encountered a whole squad of opponents, consisting of 4 players.
Within 15 seconds, he managed to eliminate all enemies. He mainly used the throwing knife to take down his opponents. He finished off the last kill with his firearm. What stands out are his quick reactions and accuracy with the knife, which the former pro still displays.
MerK himself is impressed by his play, celebrates the victory over the 4 players, and uploads the clip on Twitter. It has already been viewed over 400,000 times.
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What do other players say? In the match, he was with TeePee, Unrational, and his shoutcast partner Maven. All 3 were impressed, especially since the former two had already ended up in the Gulag during this round. Maven referred to MerK as his “Hard Carry.”
He commented just under the tweet: “Double approved. Warzone Clip of the Year.”
Those who can handle the knife well can achieve cool kills in Call of Duty.
Knife skills amaze time and again: MerK is not the only player who can handle the throwing knife well. We previously reported on a player who throws a knife into the enemy base at the start of a match in Modern Warfare – and often gets kills with it.
Since the teams always spawn at the same location, he has learned over time to hit enemies from that distance.
David “DeeJ” Dague is leaving Bungie and the Guardians of Destiny 2. He was the voice of the company to the fans for 9 years, rising from Community Manager to Communications Director and shaping a community. Many players have their own memories with DeeJ and are now saying goodbye.
This is what DeeJ says: Dague announced his departure in the weekly blog post “This Week at Bungie”. He says:
he started at Bungie on November 7, 2011
his last day will be November 6, 2020 – that’s a solid 9 years
DeeJ shares that in one of his first jobs, a mentor advised him: “Always craft yourself out of the job and replace yourself with someone better. The most significant sign of success is when you build something that works well in your absence.”
At Bungie, he succeeded in that. In many ways, the community managers who follow him now are better at understanding players than he was. He leaves Bungie after 9 years as an even bigger fan than when he arrived but will remain loyal to Destiny 2 and play “Beyond Light.”
This is how the streams looked later: pretty relaxed. DeeJ fiddles with a gun.
DeeJ dies a thousand deaths in legendary live stream
These were his great moments at Destiny: In the history of Destiny, DeeJ is mainly known as the host of the live streams. Later, he sat comfortably in a studio, chatting with Bungie employees and playing host. Nothing went wrong: The information came across the screen in well-measured amounts, no millimeter too much was revealed.
In the early days of Destiny, however, the streams were not as sophisticated as later and were indeed live. They were still experimenting.
The most legendary stream took place on May 6, 2015. Bungie introduced the “Prison of Elders”, a new activity in the 2nd DLC “House of Wolves”. In the studio were DeeJ, streamer Professor Broman, and developer Matt Sammons, the lead designer of House of Wolves.
The death trio – this is how an unforgettable stream at Destiny began.
The stream was delightful from the start: Broman was way too loud and sounded like he was shouting all at once. This earned strange looks from DeeJ, who was known for his quiet, reserved manner.
In the beginning, the atmosphere was fantastic; DeeJ quoted Star Wars, and Broman was practically melting. Everyone had a great gaming mood.
But apparently, they totally underestimated how difficult the “Prison of Elders” was. The trio was constantly dying, DeeJ was eternally dead in front of thousands of viewers, and you could see live how DeeJ struggled and tried to stay professional while selling this experience to the fans.
Back then, it must have been a torment for DeeJ; afterward, he never touched a controller live again, but in retrospect, the stream was a fantastic memory: you could empathize so well with DeeJ in that situation.
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The highlights from the stream show DeeJ in top form.
In the later streams, during Destiny 2, the wrath of the fans often was directed at DeeJ. He had to sell Destiny 2 as a great experience, even when the game was in poor shape for months.
Especially, the loot was considered far too poor and boring in Destiny 2 for a long time. Destiny 2 was described as a “Token Simulator”: you had to collect boring coins, which you could then buy something with later.
The loot problems became particularly evident in a stream at the end of 2017 when DeeJ wanted to promote a new activity on Mercury in the DLC “Curse of Osiris.”
After completing the event and standing in front of the chest, DeeJ said: “He had promised that this would be the event with the best reward.” He apparently expected the loot rain to start, with great items pouring out of the chest.
But the reward from the event was “Two Token and a blue” – just junk. That became an iconic phrase in Destiny, and the scene immediately became a meme.
The way DeeJ moderated it, first being euphoric, then saying nothing, quickly distracting, and you could almost hear the teeth grinding, made it the second legendary streaming moment for the head of the community team.
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This is how players are now saying goodbye to DeeJ: Besides these official moments, many players have had personal experiences with DeeJ over the past 9 years. He was at every expo, responded on Twitter, and addressed issues and complaints.
Especially for content creators, DeeJ has been an important anchor in recent years. On Twitter, several well-known players and streamers thank him:
DrLupo calls Deej a “pillar of the gaming community”
Gigz says this is the “end of an era”
Connor “Gigz” White: He is one of the most well-known streamers of Destiny 2.
Broman calls him a “true friend and leader”
MesaSean thanks DeeJ for giving him a chance in October 2014
Angry Joe says people don’t know how much crap you have to listen to in that position. He has a lot of respect for DeeJ’s work
Gladd thanks DeeJ, saying he showed them the light and led so many charges
Thanks for showing us the light – in the past, during the present, and for the future, even during tough times. You’ve lead many great charges for us Guardians.
I’m sure you’ll carry this same energy going forward, to wherever you step foot.
Even the Xbox account bids farewell to DeeJ: See you in Europe.
DeeJ also responds here with a quote from popular culture, as is his style: Have Elite controller – will travel.
Even Destiny author from MeinMMO, Sven Galitzki, had his moments with DeeJ.
In an interview, DeeJ once explained how he sees his role in Destiny 2, how to work in community management, and how difficult the role as a liaison between players and developers can be at times. In his own way, he summed it up:
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), you can earn a beautiful mount. However, the Indrik is only available for a short time, and MeinMMO author Larissa Then really wants one. We show you how she and you can still get it.
Now it’s time, after two years the Indrik is disappearing from ESO. At least for those who have not yet earned it. This pretty mount is one of the few that we could obtain without the crown shop and real money, and that too in different forms.
However, there is one last chance for an Indrik, and I want to make use of it. Many of you may already have such a mount. However, I, MeinMMO author Larissa Then, have only been actively playing again for a few months and have missed out on the Indrik so far.
There were just too many other things to do and test. I even tried grinding and spent time on housing, where I found really useful items.
So far, I have only obtained a few feathers and really want to earn the rest. Especially since there’s a cool mount for which we don’t have to pay money.
In any case, I want to get a growing Indrik, but what I really wish for is to grab the new Purple Indrik. It will be tight, but doable. For those who don’t understand a thing, MeinMMO has information on how everything works.
The majestic Indrik as a mount
Getting an Indrik – here’s how
The first Indrik: The majestic deers are only available in ESO this year, so I should hurry. To do this, I need to participate in the upcoming events and secure event tickets.
I can exchange these tickets with the merchant Impresaria for Indrik feathers. She is located near Daggerfall, Davon’s Watch, and Vulkhel Guard. There are four feathers for 10 event tickets each, and I need to collect them all:
Emerald Indrik Feather
Golden Indrik Feather
Onyx Indrik Feather
Opal Indrik Feather
For these four feathers and the first 40 event tickets, I will get a growing Indrik. I only need two of the four feathers, which means I need 20 more tickets.
Once I have them, I will go to my collection under Fragments to combine the feathers. Then I will have achieved my first goal and unlocked the deer as a mount, or at least I hope so.
An advanced Indrik: Then it gets serious, I want to further develop my Indrik and change its appearance. For this, I need Indrik berries for 10 event tickets each. In the past months, there have been various types of Indrik berries.
A growing Indrik and an advanced Duskwood Indrik
Each quarter the berries were of a different type, resulting in different Indriks. At the first event, the first berry was always available, and at the last event, eventually all:
A Blossom Berry
A Sprout Berry
A Growth Berry
A Ripening Berry
To further develop my Indrik, I need another 40 event tickets. Since I missed the berries of the other quarters, and they cannot be combined, I can no longer obtain the remaining Indriks.
So in 2020, I have only one more chance. For the upcoming events, there will be the Purple Indrik, for which the first image was released on October 15:
Collecting tickets for the Purple Indrik
For my dream of the fancy Purple Indrik, I still need 60 out of 80 event tickets. So far, three events are announced for the rest of the year that are enough to at least obtain the growing Indrik.
The Witches Festival from October 22 to November 3 – There I receive a daily event ticket for Demora’s Plunder Skull.
The Celebrations of the Undaunted from November 25 to December 8 – Here I get my event tickets when I complete a dungeon. For the final boss, there are three tickets.
And the New Year’s Festival from December 17 to January 5, 2021 – Here I receive tickets for each first completed daily quest.
Depending on the event, I can farm 1-3 event tickets daily. I always need to keep an eye on my amount. I can only have a maximum of 12 tickets at a time and I prefer to spend 10 with Impresaria as soon as I have them.
If I want to collect my 60 tickets by the end of the year, I need to hustle, as I have only about 47 event days available. If I had needed all 80, it would have been nearly impossible, as with all event days, you barely miss the 80 tickets.
If things really get tough and only a few tickets are missing, I might consider using the crown store. A ticket costs 250 crowns there, and I still have some leftover from my membership anyway. The Indrik is definitely worth it to me.
If I had to buy all 80 there, it would have cost 20,000 crowns, which is over 120 € – I’ll pass. If you’re more interested in this, you can find out from MeinMMO how to use the crown store optimally.
The events in 2020 are the last chance to get an Indrik, and I will really give it my all. What mount will possibly follow next year remains to be seen. Do you have an Indrik, or do you have any tips for my success?
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With TERA: Endless War, a new mobile game set in the world of the well-known MMORPG awaits you. However, this is about massive real-time battles.
What is TERA: Endless War? While TERA is known as an MMORPG, TERA: Endless War is a strategy game that is set to be released for Android and iOS devices.
The adventure takes place just like the still successful MMORPG in the fantasy world of Arborea. A war breaks out there when a foreign power called the Argons appears and conquers the northern part of the continent in no time. Now, all races unite to fight against the Argons.
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How does TERA: Endless War play? You engage in battles where you must deploy different heroes. Each hero has different abilities, so you need to carefully consider which heroes you want to use during the preparation phase. These heroes are based on the classes known from TERA. Over time, you can unlock new heroes.
There are different tasks. You must clean dungeons of monsters, raid enemy camps, or defend cities from attacks. In doing so, you not only use heroes but also armies and defensive structures that you strategically position on the hex grid maps.
Are there PvE and PvP modes? In PvE, you face waves of enemies, while in PvP, you can form guilds to start conquests or declare guild wars.
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How do the battles unfold? You experience the encounters in real-time. The battles progress very quickly, so you must react swiftly and adjust your strategies to achieve victory.
When will the game be released? There is not yet a specific date for the release of TERA: Endless War. However, it is expected to be in November. The strategy game will be released internationally.
In October, Pokémon GO will hold a Ghost Day with Shinies, limited research, and field research. Through the research, you can earn energy for Mega Gengar.
What is this event? The announcement is about a one-day event called “Catch Challenge: Ghost Pokémon”. You will be provided with some timed research. The limited research is only available during the event.
Shiny Driftloon
Limited Research
Exclusive field research gives energy for Mega Gengar
More XP for Curveball throws
All Bonuses of the Ghost Day in October
When does it start? The event kicks off on Sunday, October 25. It is only active for this one day, running from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM local time.
Which Shinies are available? Niantic only announced in the blog that you can encounter Shiny Driftloon with some luck.
The Research: Niantic has not yet revealed any details about the limited research.
Field Research: During the event, there will be special field research for you. This will reward you with ghost Pokémon encounters and Mega Energy for Gengar. So, anyone wanting to evolve a Mega Gengar in Pokémon GO can earn important Mega Energy during the event.
The Mega Gengar will play an important role on this day as well. When the Buddy Challenge started on September 22, Niantic had already mentioned this new Mega Pokémon. It is unclear whether Gengar will debut on that day or will be activated beforehand.
Earn More XP: For the event day, you need to train your throwing skills. Because if you throw strong curveballs, it will be worth it for your XP account.
You will earn additional XP when you catch Pokémon with good, great, or excellent curveballs. How high the XP reward is was not disclosed by Niantic.
In FIFA 21, the first Weekend League was supposed to start today, on October 16, 2020. However, the start of FUT Champions is being postponed.Here is everything you need to know.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the upcoming FUT Champions Weekend League has been delayed by 24 hours.
Check in-game for the revised schedule.
Additionally, this Weekend League will be extended by 24 hours to compensate for the delayed start time.
When does the Weekend League start now? When you log into FIFA 21 Ultimate, you can see the new start times. Here they are:
Start: Saturday, October 17 at 09:00 AM
End: Tuesday, October 19 at 09:00 AM
What about the FUT Champions Points? EA announced compensation in a second tweet. All players who redeem their 2,000 FUT Champions Points for the first Weekend League will receive another 2,000 FUT Champions from EA for the second Weekend League next week (October 23 to 25).
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Try World of Warcraft for free – it’s quite easy now. Starter accounts can do more than before.
The big Patch 9.0.1 in World of Warcraft is live and brought various innovations. Not only for existing players but also for those who haven’t tried WoW yet. Starter accounts, the essentially the free trial version of WoW, now operate under new rules and restrictions. We will reveal what limitations there are now and what you can experience as a free-to-play player.
What is a trial account? Trial accounts for World of Warcraft can be created for free. You can jump into Azeroth without paying a cent. However, there are some restrictions.
Want to try out WoW a bit? Starter accounts make it possible.
Play WoW Shadowlands for free – These are the restrictions
What kind of restrictions are these? If you play WoW for free, you have to accept a number of drawbacks. These are with Shadowlands:
Starter accounts must start on the Exile’s Island; they cannot choose any other starting area.
The time-walking campaign (“Chromie Time”) cannot be used as the account must have completed Battle for Azeroth at least once.
Between level 10 and level 20, starter accounts play in the Battle for Azeroth expansion.
20 is the maximum level for starter accounts.
You can learn professions.
You can only have a maximum of 1,000 gold per character.
You can only chat in the Newbie channel, in /say, and /party.
You can only whisper other players if you are on their friends list or they have messaged you first.
Especially the level cap of 20 is a clear improvement. Although the limit was also set at 20 before the level squish, it now takes longer to reach that. Starter accounts can thus see more of the game world than before.
Newcomers experience their first adventures on Exile’s Island.
What is not possible? In summary, you must forgo the following features as long as you use a starter account:
Game content from all expansions except Battle for Azeroth
Level characters above level 20
Chat in various channels, such as trade or general chat
Whisper other players unprompted
Pet battles
Use Real ID and Battle.net chat functions
Create groups or invite other players to groups
Request trades from players
Use the mailbox
Use the auction house
If you want to bypass these restrictions, you need to subscribe and thus purchase playtime. Afterwards, all restrictions are lifted and you can level up to level 50.
Your journey as a Guardian will continue on the new consoles PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. However, the upgrade won’t be available at launch. Here we show you everything you need to know about the upcoming next-gen upgrade for Destiny 2.
Destiny 2 and Next-Gen: Exciting times are coming for Destiny 2. Not only does the release of the Beyond Light expansion on November 10 usher in a new chapter – the new next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft are also launching soon.
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will launch worldwide on November 10, right alongside the release of Beyond Light. Shortly after, the PS5 will follow on November 12 in the USA, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and several other countries. For us in Germany and the rest of Europe, it will be available on November 19.
Console players can continue their adventure on the current gen, meaning on PS4 and Xbox One, but they can also carry on their journey as Guardians on the new consoles and take advantage of the capabilities of the new hardware.
Everything you need to know about Destiny 2 on the Next-Gen Consoles
When exactly is the Next-Gen upgrade coming? The upgrade will not be available at the launch of the new consoles, but will be released in December 2020. The next-gen optimized version of Destiny 2 will be released on December 8.
Can I still play at the launch of the new consoles? Yes, you can still start directly on the PS5 and the two new Xbox models at launch. Destiny 2 will be playable on these platforms through backward compatibility – but without the enhancements of the next-gen upgrade yet.
What features are included in the Next-Gen upgrade for the respective consoles? Depending on which next-gen console you choose, Destiny 2 will offer the following on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S:
Feature
PS5
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Resolution
4K
4K
1080p (HD)
Frame Rate (FPS)
60fps
60fps
60fps
Field of View Slider (FoV-Slider)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Faster Loading Times
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cross-Generation Play
Yes
Yes
Yes
Free Next-Gen Upgrade
Yes
Xbox Smart Delivery
Xbox Smart Delivery
With the next-gen upgrade, players will finally be able to adjust the field of view on consoles in Destiny. Many Guardians have desired this feature for a long time. Bungie’s goal is to provide a similar range to that of the PC. However, this feature is currently still being tested, and concrete details will follow shortly before the update is released.
Furthermore, Bungie emphasizes: Although there will be significant improvements in certain aspects like loading times or opening and inspecting the character inventory, some loading times will still depend on the network and matchmaking. This means loading activities on next-gen might still take a bit longer when searching for opponents or teammates.
Can new and old console generations play together? Yes, Destiny 2 will feature cross-generation play. Specifically, this means:
Players on Xbox One can play with Guardians on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
Players on PS4 can play with Guardians on PS5
Despite different console generations, you can continue to play with your friends
What about proper crossplay? Although there is still no set date for this, real crossplay is also said to be coming according to Bungie. In an interview about Beyond Light, Mark Noseworthy, the General Manager of Destiny 2, told MeinMMO: Bungie hopes to introduce real crossplay across all platforms by next year (2021). This would have high priority in the studio.
So it seems only a matter of time before Guardians can finally team up on PC as well as consoles, regardless of which platform they are playing on.
Citadel Studios is the developer of the MMORPG Legends of Aria. However, the game is unlikely to have met the studio’s expectations. They are now pivoting and working on a new sandbox survival MMO called “The End”.
What is wrong with Legends of Aria? In 2014, Citadel Studios announced the new MMORPG Shards Online. It was marketed as the successor to Ultima Online and was intended to offer a very special sandbox experience. Later, the title was renamed to Legends of Aria and entered Early Access on Steam in the summer of 2019.
However, both the player numbers and the reviews have not been favorable:
In August 2019, an average of 560 players logged into the MMORPG. The all-time peak had only 1,150 simultaneous players.
In the last 30 days, only 113 players logged in on average. The peak didn’t even reach 200 players (via Steamcharts).
Out of 1,376 reviews, only 56% rated the game positively (via Steam).
Legends of Aria currently seems far from being a “successor to Ultima”, even though it is now Free2Play, celebrated its full release in summer 2020, and even released its first DLC. Although a new PvP season started on October 12, it is unlikely that the MMORPG can survive with this number of players long-term.
Legends of Aria advertised with sandbox content and aimed to become a successor to Ultima Online. However, it only partially succeeded.
What has happened now? The developer Citadel Studios has announced that they are already working behind the scenes on a new MMO. It is called “The End” and is intended to be a “Dark Fantasy” survival MMO.
The colleagues from PCGamer have already received some detailed information from the developers. However, the game is still in an early stage of development.
Hack’n’Slash Combat System and Area Conquests
What kind of game will this be? The End is set to be a hack’n’slash action RPG with an open world where players can fight each other. Magical skills are supposed to be fired like in a shooter, with splash damage and AoE effects taking precedence over precision.
Players are expected to form a group with up to four friends in the new MMO to conquer areas in the game together. To do this, a “Fehde-Stein” will be summoned, which can declare war on another group for the territory.
One of the first screenshots of “The End”. It shows a Viking village (via PCGamer).
Permadeath and PvP: The End relies on a permadeath system. When a character dies, they are dead forever. Nevertheless, you should be able to unlock progress on your account. For this, there is the “eternal saga”, which players can constantly expand and track. It will document all battles, territorial conquests, and killings of mythical creatures.
As the developers emphasized to PCGamer, they are great fans of Norse mythology. Thus, the idea of the saga comes from there, which can always be followed despite death.
Throughout the game, PvP will play a significant role. However, restrictions on groups to a maximum of 5 players should prevent a player organization from solely dominating the game’s content.
When will The End be released? The developers cannot yet provide a release date or an approximate timeframe. It is still too early in development for that.
The Black Ops series of Call of Duty has many followers, and many players celebrate the recurring zombie modes. A YouTuber is now wishing for a special zombie map to return in the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and has even set up a huge billboard right in front of the developers’ office.
What the hell? Yes, you read that right: The YouTuber JohnyJ25 has installed a massive billboard in Santa Monica in the US state of Carolina. It says in large letters: “Hey Treyarch! Remaster Der Riese!”
The billboard is allegedly located near the offices of Treyarch, the developers of the Black Ops series of Call of Duty. It is the current pinnacle of his campaign to bring back the map “Der Riese” from Black Ops 2 as a remaster in the upcoming Black Ops Cold War. This is currently in the beta, which has now also started for Xbox and PC.
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The YouTuber has already fought for months to see the map in the upcoming Black Ops. He has created a dedicated Twitter bot and even a website that carries the title “Has Der Riese already been remastered?” and simply displays “No”.
In a tweet, JohnJ25 makes it clear that he means no harm to the developers. He simply wishes to have the map as a remaster in the new installment and hopes for that, because Treyarch has previously remastered old content in new installments. In another tweet, he asks his community whether he should buy more billboards:
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Where did he get the money? The funds for this action come from a crowdfunding campaign that has been running since June 2020, and which currently has 241 donors participating. Their names are immortalized on the billboard, even though some of them have made a joke of it and given names like “Noname YEET” or “Licensed Contractor”.
“Der Riese” is a popular zombie map
What makes it so special? Der Riese is a zombie map that features a skyscraper in post-apocalyptic China. The unique aspect of the map is that it relies heavily on verticality.
Instead of offering wide areas and many buildings like many other maps, Der Riese consists of a tower with many levels. This aspect apparently pleased many players who now want to see it again in the upcoming installment. For those who want to take a closer look at the map, we have embedded over an hour of gameplay here:
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How likely is a remaster?That Cold War will get a zombie mode is already known. Also, the new installment of the series is making a regression in many respects, particularly regarding TTK (“Time-to-Kill”) and realism.
However, Cold War is taking a completely different path and deals with the Cold War between Russia and the USA. China does not necessarily have a place there. Remastering such a map focused heavily on verticality would be cumbersome and would likely hinder the development of its own story.
Whether and when the remaster will come, we cannot say for sure. First of all, the beta of the new installment is coming up, and we have already told you here on MeinMMO what you need to know about the Cold War beta. The release is set for November 13.
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In a blog post, the developers of Borderlands 3 announced a new season pass and additional DLCs. We at MeinMMO will tell you how the shooter is set to continue in 2020 and 2021.
It is clear that this mode will take place on its own island and that weapons will play a significant role. The latter should come as no surprise in Borderlands 3.
Loot and new weapons, that’s what it’s all about in Borderlands 3.
When will we learn more? In the blog post, some dates were mentioned when new details about the DLC will be announced:
On October 20th at 6:00 PM there will be a livestream about the skill trees of FL4K and Amara
On October 22nd at 6:00 PM there will be a livestream about the skill trees of Moze and Zane
On October 29th at 5:00 PM (due to daylight saving time) the new mode Plüller-Parade will be shown
On October 30th at 5:00 PM there will be a hands-on of the DLC
In FIFA 21, emotions can run high. This was also the case for a Twitch streamer who destroyed his controller in a truly brutal manner.
That controllers can break during FIFA is nothing new. Posts from players who throw their controllers against walls or on the floor out of anger can be seen every now and then – which is why football professional Ben Yedder has already given away new controllers.
But Polish Twitch streamer Kamyk destroys his controller in a particularly brutal way (via twitch).
What happened? In a stream on Twitch, Kamyk played a game of FUT Draft in FIFA 21. At first, he chats happily with his viewers, but his good mood quickly disappears when he concedes a goal. A classic tap-in that the opponent shoots directly into the middle of the empty net.
Too much for Kamyk. He becomes visibly angry, applies a lot of force, and breaks his PlayStation controller with his bare hands.
You can watch the clip here:
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What happens next is particularly curious and above all casual. He puts the destroyed controller aside, stands up, and grabs a new gamepad immediately to be ready for the kickoff again.
The action seems to have even motivated him, as in the end, Kamyk wins the game 4:2.
Kamyk shows emotions – but not only negatively
It was not the first outburst: The streamer has already streamed several situations where he reacts extremely loudly to situations in FIFA.
If you browse a bit on his Twitch channel, you will also find a second video where the FIFA streamer throws a controller forcefully on the floor. Back then still in FIFA 18:
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How about you? Do your controllers regularly break? For less frustration in the game, proper training and a suitable entry help. To spare your controllers (and apparently also your wrists), we have compiled some tips for getting started in FIFA 21 for you.
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