A Twitch streamer was playing Pokémon GO and was then robbed live during the broadcast. His phone and car were stolen.
What kind of stream was that? The 23-year-old Twitch streamer xDeezzNutzx broadcast his session in Pokémon GO live on Thursday, October 8th. As indicated by his stream title, the streamer was outside in search of Shinies – rare forms of Pokémon in this mobile game. In order to play Pokémon GO, one must go into the “real world” to catch many monsters.
But suddenly, his livestream was interrupted when he was apparently robbed.
How the robbery went down
How was the streamer robbed? As the streamer was about to catch a Glibunkel, which is currently appearing with a trendy hat due to a fashion event, the robbery took place.
Although it is not visible on the video, the microphone on the streamer’s phone recorded the events. One first hears a sound that resembles a push. Then a “Woah, man I’m live” from the streamer’s mouth. “I have nothing,” says the 23-year-old to the stranger.
The alleged thief then presumably takes his phone away, as his voice becomes clearly audible. He says, “What’s wrong with you?”
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Later, several voices can be heard in the livestream, as the phone continued running with the Twitch stream. Although only a black screen is visible, one can hear what the strangers are planning. “We have his vape, his car keys. Come on, let’s take his car”
“Was he live?” “Why does he have so many portable chargers here?”
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Not the first case: Streaming Pokémon GO usually requires entertainers to venture into the real world. Although during the Corona period there is the option to play better from home, one finds more raids and Pokémon while on the move.
The streamer Rickeybot was also the victim of a robbery in the Pokémon GO livestream
An angry player attacked rivals in Pokémon GO with a tool
Have you ever experienced something while playing Pokémon GO outside? An unhappy neighbor who scared you away? Feel free to share it with us here at MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.
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The MMO Marvel’s Avengers, marketed as a big AAA service game, has seen its player count on Steam dip below 1,000 shortly after release. The reasons are terrible bugs, lack of loot, and missing content that should have long been in the game. This frustrates fans and reminds them of the downfall of Anthem.
How is Marvel’s Avengers doing? Not good. On PC, you can see from the Steam charts that the player numbers are mostly just above 1,000 gamers. At times, the number has fallen below the 1,000 mark. Additionally, there are increasingly poor reviews on Steam, where only 66 percent (as of October 9, 2020) are positive.
The declining player numbers lead to even more problems, as Marvel’s Avengers relies solely on group content in the endgame. However, with dwindling player counts, matchmaking can sometimes take half an hour or longer before a match can finally start.
There are sometimes fewer than 1,000 superheroes active in Avengers. Source: SteamCharts
Additionally, no hero may be duplicated in the match, which further complicates group formation. If five players are available but all want to play Thor, a match cannot occur.
But what is causing this decline?
bugs, content, and loot – the three major problems of Marvel’s Avengers
This is the big problem: Looking at the comments from players on Steam quickly reveals where the issues lie:
Kilo | Jules: “The game crashes very often. Just like that. At first, you don’t care because the missions only take 5 minutes. But if you’re playing a stick with 15 stages, you just want to die. Additionally, you randomly fall through the map.”
HiveLeader: “Despite very good hardware, I experienced intermittent FPS drops (1-10 FPS), freezes, various other crashes, and CPU usage of 100%. It’s even worse in multiplayer! There’s also rubberbanding / lag. Other bugs, like multiple characters, occur. A team from another player, 4 Hulks and 2 Iron Mans as AI.”
Lt_Karness: “With the supposed ‘Quick Match’ feature, you wait at least 5 minutes to find someone. Then you also need luck that you can start the mission or that the power levels are not too far apart (I had matches with power differences of up to 50). If you finally make it to the mission but have bad luck, you fall through the map or enemies just disappear. At first, this is bearable, but when you’ve completed 90% of the mission, it becomes quite frustrating.”
Bugs and missing loot are probably the major annoyances in the community, ruining the fun for players. Hardly anyone puts themselves through a bugged endgame mission if they don’t even have a chance at the coveted loot. Avengers has already received a massive bug-fix patch, but it seems that it hasn’t resolved all the issues yet.
Promised content, like Hawkeye here, is still missing.
Furthermore, the developers still have not delivered promised content and have deviated from their roadmap:
The DLC for Kate Bishop and the other Hawkeye was supposed to come shortly after launch, but after more than a month, it is still not available.
What does this remind us of? A similar development can be observed with the AAA loot shooter Anthem by Bioware. This game also launched with high expectations and cool ideas. But in the end, it failed miserably to meet its own goals and didn’t deliver good loot, content, or bug fixes in a timely manner. Today, the game has sunk into insignificance, although the developers are supposedly working on a comprehensive remake of Anthem.
This is what the developers say: The developers certainly do not wish for the fate of Anthem. However, despite the major complaints from the community, the team prefers to post fun facts on Twitter. Now we at least know that Cap has thrown his shield 1,384,214,730 times.
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This did not go down well. But the developers have finally become a bit more concrete. In a statement on Kotaku’s page, they explain:
To our players: We fight every day to provide the best possible game for our community. We have a great community management team at Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix that daily conveys all your concerns, suggestions, and feedback to the development team. We are listening. We are implementing corrections, improvements, and additions as quickly as possible to make Marvel’s Avengers the game we all want.
In the coming weeks, we will develop a series of new contents, including: an entirely new mission type for the War Zone called Tachyon Rift, a new outpost that will serve as a starting point for new story missions in the future, and AIM’s clone lab, which will require a coordinated high-level group of four players and will offer new high-end loot. Each of these updates will also include optimizations and bug fixes to improve the overall experience.
Furthermore, we have announced two new heroes who will be coming soon: Kate Bishop in Operation: Taking AIM, and afterwards Clint Barton in the main role… the “two Hawkeyes” we mentioned in the last War Table. These new operations will pick up right where the main campaign in the core game left off, and we will advance the overarching storyline with new mysteries and villains as well as new multiplayer content.
Finally, we will continue to add new content to the game in the coming months as we address issues and overall game balance, including loot distribution and requested quality-of-life features. All of this is to improve our player experience, from the accessibility of cooperative communication tools to balancing the economy!
We are confident that PC players (as well as players on Xbox One and PlayStation 4) will return to the game when we add exciting new content to the game’s endgame and show that we remain focused on improving the game.
In a blog planned for next week, we will release further information and details about the upcoming content, and new community communication initiatives will follow soon to share even more fun and useful information with you.
Thank you for joining us on this journey to truly make the best of Marvel’s Avengers.
It seems that the developers have not given up hope and are working to save the game. Let’s hope they can turn things around and not let the game end up like Anthem.
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In November, Markarth will be released as the final DLC from the current story “The Dark Heart of Skyrim” for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One). But what is Markarth actually?
What is Markarth?Markarth is the name of the 4th DLC of the story “The Dark Heart of Skyrim,” which will be released on November 2 for PC, Stadia, and Mac, and on November 10 for PS4 and Xbox One.
Markarth is also an area in the province of Skyrim of the MMORPG ESO. It is a city located in an ancient region known as the Reach. The new adventures that conclude the current story of ESO will take you there.
The city of Markarth was built within an ancient Dwemer fortress.
A Dwarven Fortress as the Last Bastion Against Vampires
What is special about the city? Markarth is actually an ancient fortress of the Dwemer, the lost race commonly known as Dwarves (even though they were actually Elves). The Reachfolk have occupied and expanded this abandoned fortress.
The Reachfolk are a very primitive, hardened people who live in the stony regions of the Reach. They do not take kindly to the Dwemer reinforcing the stone walls of Markarth with metal plates and are gradually remodeling the city.
Markarth is considered a powerful fortress, which is why it is seen in the new DLC as the last bastion against the onslaught of the Grey Host. Here, the battle against the Vampire Army will be decided.
What about the Reach and its people? The Reach is a harsh, stony land located in the far west of Skyrim. The rugged landscape aims to provide players with a new experience, as it is distinctly different from the rest of Skyrim.
However, you will not only explore above-ground areas there but also the mysterious Arkthzand Cavern. It is part of the gigantic Blackreach, the cave that extends beneath Skyrim.
In the cavern, you will encounter the Dyanstids, dangerous creatures whose appearance and movements differ from those of other foes. They present a new enemy unlike any you have faced before.
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The Markarth DLC represents the finale of the Skyrim story in ESO.
The Reach is also a place of many conflicts. The area is surrounded by Skyrim and the adjacent regions of High Rock and Hammerfell. The frequent battles have made the Reachfolk relentless and fierce warriors. However, during the time of ESO, the land enjoys a fairly peaceful and stable phase – until the Grey Host appears.
Throughout the storyline, you will learn more about the Reachfolk and their land, as well as meet interesting characters.
We have spent years in ESO fighting against hostile clans from the Reach, but none of these factions reflected the image of the whole people, especially not that of the vastly different clans at the core of the Reach.
We are excited for you to meet new characters, such as Ard Caddach, the self-proclaimed king of the Reach, or the wild witch Arana. Both will prove to you that there is more to the Reachfolk than what Imperial scholars would have you believe.
Andrew Young, Zone Lead for Markarth
How the story surrounding “The Dark Heart of Skyrim” concludes in the MMORPG ESO and what Markarth has to offer will be experienced in November.
On Friday, October 9th, FIFA 21 will be officially released. You can find out when it starts and tips for the launch here!
What kind of release is this? October 9th is the official release date for FIFA 21. This means: From today, all players can play the complete game. It is the final release of the game.
Here you can find the trailer to get in the mood:
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When can you play FIFA 21? FIFA 21 should be available from store opening on October 9th at all popular retailers – and therefore also playable. The digital versions began again at 00:00, just like the special editions. This is shown by the Microsoft Store:
The start time in the Microsoft Store is at 00:00
So, those who stayed up late could already start playing the game on the night from Thursday to Friday. If you want to buy the game digitally for your console or PC, you can find the corresponding links here:
Who could play FIFA 21 before the release? The FIFA release came with different dates, making the release a bit confusing. First, players started through EA Play, then the special editions followed, and only now does the standard edition stand at the starting line.
The Ultimate Edition and Champions Edition offered early access and can still be purchased to secure bonuses. However, the early access is, of course, no longer applicable now.
What’s in FIFA 21?
This is what to expect in FIFA 21 at launch: In FIFA 21, various modes are available where you can showcase your football skills. For example, you can lead your club to the top in the improved Career Mode, or perform tricks on the field in Volta. In the classic kickoff mode, you can challenge your friends directly on the couch as usual – also some special modes like “no rules” matches or “Survival” are back on board.
In Ultimate Team, you can build your dream team, create your own stadium, and compete with players from around the world. And to find out what else awaits you in the latest installment of the series, check out our overview of the new features in FIFA 21.
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Is there another WoW expansion after Shadowlands? Obviously. The Game Director just confirmed that.
With every World of Warcraft expansion, players wonder if the end is near. After all, Shadowlands is already the eighth expansion. Yet for a game that has been declared dead for almost 12 years, WoW continues to hold its ground. Will Shadowlands really be the last expansion this time?
No, it won’t be. The Game Director has confirmed that now.
What was said? It was actually about the statement from Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of WoW, regarding the Covenant abilities. These will also be usable outside of the Shadowlands in Shadowlands. Briefly, these abilities were limited to the Shadowlands in beta, but that is set to change. Hazzikostas stated:
Covenants are a core part of Shadowlands, but when the next expansion comes out (Yes, there will be one), we know we need to ensure that returning players don’t have to go all the way back and complete the covenant progress to feel competitive.
This small aside in parentheses, “Yes, there will be one,” confirms the hope of many fans. After Shadowlands, World of Warcraft is not finished.
Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft.
What does that mean? In plain language, it just means that we can also look forward to a ninth WoW expansion. When that will happen is still uncertain. If Blizzard maintains the rhythm, it is likely to be around the end of 2022 – but that’s pure speculation for now.
What is the next expansion about? That is still completely uncertain. Blizzard has announced in several interviews that they want to explore more of the WoW cosmos created with the Chronicles books, but no one knows the exact plans except Blizzard itself. It is quite possible that the other cosmic realms – such as the origin of Void or Light – are next on the travel agenda.
The cosmic powers of World of Warcraft – each a possible expansion.
At Blizzard, it has long been the case that the developers plan about two expansions ahead. That the rough conception of the ninth expansion is already being planned behind the scenes is therefore obvious. For WoW fans, this is surely good news – at least for the next few years, the plug won’t be pulled.
Since the launch of the Festival of the Lost 2020, there have been issues with the drop rate of the Cipher Decoders, which are an important element of the Halloween event. Bungie has now addressed the issue with a new hotfix for Destiny 2. What else has changed?
What is the fix about? On the evening of October 8, Bungie announced via their Help account on Twitter. The developers stated that a fix had been released that should drastically increase the drop rate of Cipher Decoders – for activities across the entire game. It was also mentioned that they would continue to monitor the situation to make further adjustments if necessary.
And that was likely needed. Because even after the first fix, many players still complained about a poor drop rate, so Bungie made further adjustments two days later:
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The two fixes were apparently made server-side, as players did not notice anything in the game itself – except that some Guardians had to restart Destiny 2 for the changes to take effect.
What was the problem with the Cipher Decoders? Recently, the annual extended Season 11 has been running in Destiny 2 alongside the Halloween event, Festival of the Lost. The Cipher Decoders are new compared to previous years, and they are an integral part of this year’s festivities. They are needed to open loot chests at the end of the event activity Haunted Forest.
However, many players have been complaining since the start of the event on Reddit and social media about the excessively low drop rates for Cipher Decoders. One fireteam reported that, even after 9 Strikes, 6 Crucible matches, more than 20 patrols, and 10 heroic missions, they only received 2 Decoders. Others had a bit more luck, but overall it was generally very difficult to get this event item. 6 hours of gameplay for 1 – 2 Cipher Decoders was apparently not uncommon. This should now be fixed after the second fix.
What the first hotfix changed: The initial adjustment of the decoder drop rate was not the only thing the first fix changed. As Bungie stated later, an exploit related to the Cipher Decoders was also fixed.
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A bugged checkpoint allowed players to farm about 15 – 20 Cipher Decoders per hour in the Raid Wing The Vault of Glass. Bungie has now closed this “gap” – as numerous players humorously note, “lightning fast” compared to many other annoying bugs and even the decoder drop rate.
Have you played since October 10? What experiences have you had with the drop rate of the Cipher Decoders after the second fix? Many have had their fun completely ruined by the problem. Will you now check in (again)? Are you also waiting like our shooter expert Sven Galitzki for November 10? I’m really excited about Destiny 2, but I can’t force myself to play it
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The former CoD pro and current streamer Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag played a round of Warzone together with the famous Twitch personalities Tfue and Scump. However, instead of collaborating with them, Nadeshot harshly trolled his teammates. They found the action quite funny in retrospect.
What happened? In a joint round of Warzone, Twitch streamers Tfue and Scump instructed their teammate Nadeshot to fly a helicopter. This is no big deal for the former pro and owner of the e-sports organization 100 Thieves.
But Nadeshot decided to fly the helicopter without control and crashed into a building. Before that, however, he stealthily jumped out.
While the other two streamers were shooting from the helicopter, they didn’t pay attention to the flight.
The result was a crash into a skyscraper, which only Nadeshot survived.
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How did the teammates react? Tfue and Scump were initially surprised and even a bit angry, but then joined in the laughter of their teammate. Both players have known Nadeshot for a long time and weren’t really mad.
AMD has today unveiled its latest processor generation, Ryzen 5000. The Ryzen 9 5950X is the most powerful processor. With this, AMD aims to finally catch up to Intel.
AMD’s CEO Dr. Lisa Su has today presented the latest generation of Ryzen 5000. All four models are based on the new Zen 3 architecture:
Ryzen 9 5950X
Ryzen 9 5900X
Ryzen 7 5800X
and Ryzen 5 5600X
You can find the entire official stream (in English) from AMD on YouTube.
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Ryzen 5000 in benchmarks against Intel and Ryzen 3000
How does Ryzen 5000 perform against Intel? AMD showcases its new flagship, the Ryzen 9 5950X, in early benchmarks against Intel’s competition in the gaming sector:
Games
Ryzen 5900X vs. I9 10900K
League of Legends
+ 21 %
PUPG
+ 5 %
Dota 2
+ 6 %
F1 2019
+ 5 %
Battlefield V
– 3%
Total War: Three Kingdoms
+ 1 %
CS: GO
+ 19 %
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
+ 6 %
Far Cry New Dawn
+ 2 %
Ashes of the Singularity
+ 5 %
Also outside of gaming, AMD shows how its new processor performs: In video editing (+ 13 %) and rendering (+ 59 %), the Ryzen 9 5950X also shows to be faster than the competition.
But Intel remains active: With Rocket Lake, Intel has already announced the 11th generation of its desktop processors. These are expected to be released in the first quarter of 2021.
How does Ryzen 5000 perform against the old 3rd generation? AMD has shown in another graphic how the latest processors perform against the 3rd generation of Ryzen.
This is how Ryzen 5000 performs against the previous generation. Source: AMD
AMD promises an average performance increase of around 26 % from the 3rd generation to Ryzen 5000. Compared to the first two generations of Ryzen, the difference is likely to be even more pronounced.
The benchmarks come directly from AMD, so you should take the data with some caution. Especially in certain games, AMD processors show better performance than Intel. You should wait for the first independent tests before making a purchase decision.
Mid-year, competitor Intel released its i9 10900K:
Particularly in Cinebench R20, the theoretical “Single Core” performance is evident. Here, Intel has always had the upper hand. But AMD also shows that it can easily beat Intel:
When will the new processors be available? AMD has announced that the new Ryzen generation will be available worldwide on November 5, 2020. All four presented CPUs are expected to be available then.
What will Ryzen 5000 cost? So far, we only know the dollar prices, which will likely be somewhat higher in euros:
The Ryzen 9 5950X will cost $799
The Ryzen 9 5900X will cost $549
The Ryzen 7 5800X will cost $449
The Ryzen 5 5600X will cost $299
Regarding the prices, it also shows that AMD is no longer offering lower prices than the competition, but instead wants to provide more performance for similar prices.
Who are the new processors aimed at? While AMD’s Threadripper processors are directed at professionals in image editing, rendering, and more, AMD presents the latest series of processors for gamers. Even with the strongest processor, the Ryzen 9 5950X, AMD targets gamers who want particularly high performance.
AMD also briefly showcased the first GPU of the RX 6000 series.
AMD will also unveil its new graphics cards at the end of October. The official video only showed a short teaser with a few images of the GPU’s performance. Here, too, we must wait and see what the future holds.
AMD shows the first benchmarks of the RX 6000 series in 4K, Source: AMD
Additionally, AMD tested the RX 6000 with a Ryzen 9 5900X CPU in 4K (3840 x 2160). We still do not know how their performance will impact gaming.
The presentation comes at an opportune time, as anyone purchasing a new CPU will also consider getting a new graphics card. With the Radeon RX 6000 “Big Navi”, AMD has a possible response to the release of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080.
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For Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone, a new patch for PC, PS4, and Xbox One was released today, October 8th. It fixes issues with broken and overly powerful weapons.
What did the patch bring? According to the official patch notes, the new update included only adjustments to weapons and a general bug fix:
A bug was fixed that allowed players to survive in gas while being on the subway transit system.
The AS VAL has been fixed, so bullets can no longer penetrate walls.
The SP-R 208 was slightly nerfed by increasing the aiming time with the weapon slightly. Additionally, a bug with the magazines was fixed.
The aiming time for the SKS was also slightly increased in relation to zoom.
The AS VAL, shown in the picture, was bugged since release. It is no longer bugged.
Why are these changes so interesting? The two new firearms, AS VAL and SP-R 208, came with the start of Season 6 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone. Both had interesting properties that were not intended:
What else is happening in Call of Duty? On Tuesday, the usual playlist update for Modern Warfare and Warzone occurred. In Warzone, this resulted in the “Plunder: Blood Money” mode in the quad playlist.
Fans of Call of Duty in general can look forward to the beta of Black Ops Cold War this weekend. It started this evening for PS4 pre-orders. When you can participate without pre-order or join on another platform, we have shared that in this article.
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In FIFA 21, the first OTW team is known. Which players are part of “Ones To Watch” this year and will receive dynamic cards?
When does the OTW event start? The Ones-To-Watch event begins on October 9, the same day as the official release of the game. It is expected to start around 7 PM.
This year there will be two OTW teams. The first is expected to be in the event in the game from tomorrow, while the second will follow on October 16. The first team has already been released a day earlier.
The 1st OTW Team – All Cards with Ratings
The first OTW team
Who is in the first OTW team?
Luis Suarez (88, ST, Atletico Madrid)
Timo Werner (85, ST, Chelsea FC)
Hakim Ziyech (85, CAM, Chelsea FC)
Alex Telles (84, LB, Manchester United)
Thomas Partey (84, CM, Arsenal)
Gareth Bale (83, RF, Tottenham)
Martin Odegaard (83, CAM, Real Madrid)
Allan (83, CAM, Everton)
Achraf Hakimi (83, RM, Inter Milan)
Victor Osimhen (79, ST, SSC Napoli)
Nathan Aké (79, CB, Manchester City)
So it is clear: The first OTW team mainly consists of players from the Spanish, English, and Italian leagues. However, a player from the Bundesliga, who would fit well for a good team, is still missing. Perhaps someone will be found in the coming week in the 2nd team.
What are OTW players? OTW players are players who changed clubs this summer and made headlines with their transfers. The special thing: The ratings of the specific OTW cards are dynamic. They improve every time a player receives a performance-based special card – such as a TOTW card.
So it can happen that, for example, the 85-rated Timo Werner ends up with a 90 if he should collect TOTW cards. This also increases the value of the cards on the transfer market.
How do I get the cards? The team will likely be available to be pulled from packs starting tomorrow. However, to pull a special card, one needs a lot of luck – the chances of getting top cards are not very high.
On the transfer market, however, you can specifically search for the cards. They will likely be expensive – so it might be worth saving some coins through trading. Players who pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition by August 14 are to receive an OTW item as a guarantee. This should also be available on Friday as soon as the event starts.
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On the weekend of October 2, 2020, C.A.M.P. accommodations were unlocked on the public test servers of Fallout 76. These are personal vaults that you can build yourself. The feature has generally been well-received – but there is also criticism.
What are C.A.M.P. accommodations? With C.A.M.P. accommodations (“Shelters”), you can build underground without using glitches for the first time. In selected instanced areas, you can build to your heart’s content – as long as you have enough materials.
At the beginning, there will be three different variants:
Vault Supply Room: Available for free to everyone
Vault Foyer: Initially only for Fallout 1st members, later available to all in the Atomic Shop
Vault Atrium: Immediately available for purchase in the Atomic Shop after release
The three variants differ in size, layout, and style. When the Vault Foyer will be available for everyone in the Atomic Shop is currently unknown. From October 1 to October 4, 2020, they were tested on the Fallout 76 test server.
Everyone needs a megasloth shrine in their basement. Everyone.
How do C.A.M.P. accommodations work? By the end of October, C.A.M.P. accommodations are set to appear on the live servers. Through a very short quest called “Home Expansion”, the ability to build your own Vault Supply Room will be unlocked. To do this, just build an entrance door to the accommodation in your C.A.M.P.
Once an instanced area has been entered, there will be the opportunity to build a C.A.M.P. accommodation. The respective accommodations can be built independently of the main C.A.M.P.
In the future, it will be possible to own up to four C.A.M.P.s in Appalachia.
When building in the instanced area, the three special accommodations have their own building budget, which is also independent of the main C.A.M.P.
The budget of the accommodations is independent of the C.A.M.P. This allows for huge underground projects.
Accommodations in Fallout 76 – The Better C.A.M.P.s
Housing in Fallout 76 can be exhausting: In his previous C.A.M.P., you never have peace – sometimes a friendly person comes by, sometimes a troublemaker wants to take over the area where you’ve settled.
On the other hand, you enter the game and are kindly informed that the desired building spot is not available on this server – it raises the question: switch servers or pack up the camp and build anew somewhere else?
This is why C.A.M.P. accommodations are better: With instanced C.A.M.P. accommodations, this problem is less drastic. Only the doors in the camp need to be present, the camp itself can be kept extremely minimal, and you can easily relocate it – if you want to. Everything else takes place underground.
While you may still encounter other players, at least your accommodation remains independent of the camp.
But who hasn’t dreamed of running their own Vault and shooing their “friends” around as Overseer or “sweetening” their lives?
Looking for a new bar underground? Accommodations are coming soon.
What do players say about C.A.M.P. accommodations? In the subreddit for Fallout 76 as well as in the official forum, there has been quite a bit of feedback after the test. Vault101manguy gives a detailed summary of the advantages and writes:
The floor itself serves as a grid, making it easier to plan rooms
Parts can also be placed freely without snapping, allowing for more diverse interiors
Most items can be placed freely – even in the air, allowing for shelves to be built and stocked independently. Floors can also be built without stairs more easily this way
Disadvantages include the absence of powered items and player shops, which could be a PTS issue that may still be resolved.
Vault101manguy himself is a true expert in C.A.M.P.s. He is responsible for some crazy ideas like:
However, there is also a lot of positive feedback in the respective threads. The beginning is promising, and Bethesda still has time to work on C.A.M.P. accommodations and implement additional features before release.
The accommodations will be particularly interesting for the creative minds among you. They allow you to unleash your creativity and bring wilder ideas to life. If you yourself are not blessed with the necessary creativity, fortunately, there are friendly players who will build the camp for you.
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The new loot shooter Outriders from the Bulletstorm makers “People Can Fly” and Square Enix has shown a new trailer with a release date. It confirmed the suspicions of some that it is coming later on Xbox Series X and One than originally promised.
When is the release of Outriders? As shown at the very end of the new trailer, Outriders will be released on February 02, 2021.
There were already rumors about a possible delay. For example, the site “Gamingbolt” reported about a corresponding change of date on Steam (which currently displays – or still – the placeholder 31.12.2020).
With the new trailer, which shows a lot of action alongside the date, February 02 is now officially set as the release date:
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This explains the delay: Outriders Community Manager Toby Palm said in a post (via Square Enix):
We really intended to make OUTRIDERS available to you by Christmas 2020. COVID-19 has certainly impacted our operations over the last few months, but all teams have worked very hard to adapt to the changed circumstances.
The core of the game is finished, but testing has been affected due to restructuring: “That’s why we need a little more time to ensure that your OUTRIDERS experience at launch will be as smooth and trouble-free as possible. “
What is Outriders actually?
This is Outriders: Outriders is an RPG shooter that fully relies on PvE co-op gameplay and mixes several styles. You can take on different classes that offer a mix of classic firearms and special abilities. Together, you will face hordes of monsters in a three-person team.
An example of these classes is the Technomancer, who has just about every weapon you can imagine.
In Outriders, multiple paths lead to the goal. The game features a drop-in/drop-out multiplayer mode that allows playing with friends at any time. However, players can also choose to play alone or with strangers.
Is Outriders coming for NextGen? Yes, Outriders will also be playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Additionally, it will be released on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It is expected to come to Google Stadia later in 2021.
Players who purchase the game for PS4 and Xbox One can upgrade to the new generation for free. Additionally, it will feature full cross-play across platforms.
In the League of Legends, the first teams have now been eliminated at the World Championship, and one group has already been played out. And a trend is emerging: LoL is back to how it used to be at Worlds 2020. Asia is in the lead. The teams from Europe and the USA are at least one class below.
This has been the case in LoL for the last few years: For a long time, teams from China and South Korea have dominated League of Legends. The World Champion has been from Asia since 2012, with only Fnatic from Europe securing 1st place in 2011 – but at that time, LoL was still in its infancy.
Between 2012 and 2017, not only did all World Champions come from Asia, but also the finalists. In 2014 and 2017, the top 4 spots were occupied by Asian teams, and the West played no role at all.
In 2018, this suddenly changed. China and South Korea were weakening. Ultimately, Invictus Gaming, a team from China, won, but 3 teams from Europe and the USA finished in places 2 to 4. Many Western fans rubbed their eyes in disbelief: What was going on all of a sudden? Was a turning point coming?
This was the picture of Worlds 2019: The wife of star midlaner Doinb cheers for her husband.
In 2019, South Korea was stronger again, and once again a team from China won the Worlds. But the Europeans from G2 Esports made it to the finals and looked for a long time like they could really become World Champions. It seemed that at least this one team, G2 Esports, was on par with the Asian stars.
G2 Esports was the “super team” from Europe because before the season, the strongest team in Europe reinforced itself with the best player of the second strongest team in Europe: A very special situation to finally compete with Asia internationally.
Perkz (right) and his partner Caps. The hope of Europe rests on them.
Here’s how it looks for the USA in 2020: The current Worlds threaten to be painful for Europe and North America.
The USA is already backed against the wall in the group stage:
Team Liquid is already eliminated. Their journey ends here today. They squandered strong performances against Suning and G2 Esports because they couldn’t reliably defeat the exotic team “Machi Esports” from Taiwan, losing once. With a 3-3 record, Team Liquid proudly flies home, but they are indeed flying home.
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FlyQuest was pretty much done after the draw; they are in a brutal group with tournament favorites Top Esports and strong DRX from South Korea. There likely isn’t a way out for them. It would be a sensation if they advanced. They currently sit at 1-2.
It seems unlikely that either of the last two US teams will reach the quarter-finals. The hopes of the US stars are likely to be dashed quickly. That’s how it was in 2019: It was already all over after the group stage.
Doublelift and Bjergsen likely have no chance of escaping the death group with TSM.
Here’s how it looks for Europe: For Europe, things have been mixed so far:
The Mad Lions have already been eliminated in the preliminary round.
Rogue will likely crash in Group B; they would need to win against the co-favorites from DAMWON Gaming (Korea) or JD Gaming (China). Both seem hard to imagine. They currently sit at 1-2 and are on the verge of elimination.
Here, the stars of Fnatic can still laugh – who knows if that will continue.
Fnatic is in a “anyone can beat anyone” situation with Gen G and LGD Gaming. It seems like a 50/50 chance of who will advance. Fnatic has been strong so far but has already lost one game to LGD. With a 2-1 record, they are doing quite well, but nothing is guaranteed.
The hope of Europe was clearly on G2 Esports. Although they managed to qualify for the quarter-finals today, they have already lost 3 of their 7 games. With a 4-3 record, they seem surprisingly beatable.
Caps spectacularly escapes death against Suning:
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Top favorites from Europe lose 2 games in a row against China
What is wrong with G2 Esports? Before the tournament, G2 Esports was considered the only team from Europe that could compete with the stars from Asia. They proved this right in their first match against the Chinese team Suning. They could be beaten: Everything seemed to be going well.
But then G2 Esports inexplicably lost to the American team Team Liquid, who claimed that win. Jungler Broxah could hardly believe his luck afterward and beamed in interviews.
Broxah surprisingly won with Team Liquid against G2 Esports:
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In the quarter-finals, an absolute heavyweight could already be waiting for the team. And G2 Esports does not seem ready if Top Esports or DAMWON Gaming, the two still undefeated teams in the tournament, are lurking.
Perkz doesn’t seem to mind, though. When asked which of the two killer teams he would prefer to see, the botlaner replied, “He doesn’t care at all.”
But if G2 Esports is already failing against Suning, even one of the weaker teams from Asia, then the Worlds 2020 will likely be very bitter for Europe – just like it used to be for all those years.
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Bookmakers clearly see Asia in the lead at LoL Worlds 2020
This is how it looks for the favorites now: G2 Esports has already experienced a downturn in the betting odds:
Before the Worlds, they were at 1:8.5 and still in the strong range, considered co-favorites.
Now they have plummeted to 1:21.
The two favorites, Top Esports (1:2.62) and DAMWON Gaming (1:3), are still favored more clearly than before.
The 6 teams with the best chances of winning the LoL Worlds 2020 now all come from Asia.
At the moment, it looks like the World Championship is already over for the USA in the group stage, and for the European teams, it’s probably the end in the quarter-finals.
He has an incredible story behind him.
The most exciting story about how one arrived at the LoL Worlds 2020 likely belongs to the coach of Dragon X. He is something like the “Jürgen Klopp” in Asia, but with a real weakness in impulse control. He was actually permanently banned from LoL – he allegedly strangled one of his players:
The Korean company NCSoft, known for games like Lineage, Blade and Soul, and Guild Wars 2, has released its release plans for the year 2021. Several new games are planned, including 3 MMORPGs. However, only one of them will be released for PC.
What has NCSoft announced? As part of the NCruiting Days, the company has been recruiting new employees to expand the current team of 4,000 people. During this, they also discussed their future plans and showed a graphic that gives us a glimpse of upcoming games.
The releases planned are:
Fuser – A rhythm game for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
Project TL – The only MMORPG on the list that will be released for PC and consoles
AION 2 – A new mobile MMORPG
Blade and Soul 2 – Also a mobile MMORPG
Blade and Soul S – A collectible game based on Blade & Soul
Except for Fuser, which is set to be released in 2020, the remaining games are scheduled for 2021. But what exactly is behind the titles? And who are they interesting for?
This image shows the previous development progress of NCSoft and the plans for 2021.
Project TL as a successor to Lineage
What is Project TL? Originally, Project TL was developed as Lineage Eternal and was supposed to be the successor to the successful series. In 2016, it was already ready for initial tests. However, the feedback was negative and thus a major overhaul was announced, including the switch to Unreal Engine 4.
Who is the game interesting for? Project TL will be an MMORPG with an isometric perspective, similar to Lost Ark. Anyone wanting to experience a proper MMO akin to Diablo 4 should keep an eye on this game.
It is among the most promising MMORPGs in development. The Lineage brand has significantly built up NCSoft, with several PC and mobile titles. Therefore, they are interested in ensuring that the successor performs well.
Project TL is expected to launch globally and definitely here.
What is behind the titles? Blade and Soul 2 and Aion 2 are both to become mobile MMORPGs and were already first mentioned during G-Star 2018.
Blade and Soul 2 takes place in the future of the current MMORPG. The combat system is expected to continue featuring combos prominently, and smarter NPCs are also planned.
The story of AION 2, on the other hand, is supposed to take place 900 years before the actual story. The focus will be on gliding through the air and the combat system, which is to be significantly different from the original MMORPG. Additionally, PvP battles between servers are planned.
First trailers for both games are already available on YouTube. Blade and Soul 2 starts at minute 2:50, AION 2 from minute 9:00:
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Who are the games suitable for? The two MMORPGs are suitable for players who have already had experiences with Blade and Soul or Aion, as well as fans of mobile MMORPGs.
NCSoft has already shown with Lineage 2M that they can create good mobile games, which also directly come with an emulator for PC via NC Purple. Integration of both games into the launcher is likely. However, the launcher is not yet available in English or German officially.
The last new game also has Blade and Soul in the name, but will differ somewhat from the two MMORPGs. The game is set 3 years before the PC title and revolves around collecting various heroes from the universe.
While there is an open world, you do not travel through it with your character, but with one of many heroes. These are also heavily focused on “cuteness”.
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Who is the game interesting for? Anyone who already enjoys playing Blade and Soul and is interested in experiencing a fun hero-collecting game on their smartphone could find Blade and Soul S an interesting game.
However, it is not yet known whether the game will even come to the West.
Additionally, NCSoft is working on another MMORPG called Project LW. Here, too, the Lineage license is expected to be used. The release is supposed to take place “globally” and “on multiple platforms”. However, the title seems to be several years away from release.
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This player shows a crazy video of himself in GTA Online. For a day, he dressed up as an NPC from the park service. Unaware players didn’t notice him there and were then ice-cold murdered. The community celebrates the action.
What did the player do? On reddit, user LuxLie666 shares a video of his GTA Online gameplay. He explains in the title that he spent a day dressed as the park service.
At the Diamond Casino & Resort in GTA Online, there is actually an NPC wearing a white shirt, dark pants, and a red vest. He greets players at the door and offers to park their vehicles.
The player then put on exactly the same outfit. The casino visitors saw, without looking closely, that it was not the usual character. Even the facial features were similar.
LuxLie666 had it in for the unsuspecting players who thought he was an NPC. In his nearly 3-minute long video, he shows how he beats up the casino visitors who arrive in their luxury cars, pushes them around, or even takes them out with a tomahawk.
Some big shots in GTA Online visit the casino only to make even more money there. Others go into the building as poor folks, then get crazy lucky and become rich in seconds.
So clever the player plays the park service
This is how the action went: The video lasts a little over 3 minutes. The creator has labeled various situations with English text and shows part of what was going through his mind. We embed the reddit video here:
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This is how cleverly the player proceeded: For the action to work, the right outfit was a prerequisite. In the first few seconds, you see how he chases away the park service NPC, who looks almost exactly like the player.
He then used the CEO ability that hides his name. It no longer hovers above the player. Additionally, the ability removes the marker on the minimap that otherwise shows every player. As long as he behaves inconspicuously, he looks like one of the many thousands of NPCs in the game.
Now he just had to wait for players to drive their cars in front of the entrance and want to run through the casino’s door. Then he pulled out one of his many weapons and took out the players. They jumped away in surprise.
That’s why the plan works: Players did not expect that the unimportant NPC, who usually can’t do anything, suddenly pulls out a baseball bat and starts beating. Because actually, the NPC named Felipe is always quite down on his luck. If you kill him, he spawns back quickly. And people take advantage of that. They kill him cruelly or park the biggest cars in front of him for him to park. Usually, the porter in GTA Online really has the worst job.
As last year, the probabilities of the best cards in packs are openly displayed in FIFA 21. However, the chances of pulling a top card like Ronaldo have not improved.
The costs of top players in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team: Adding the best gold cards, icons, or special cards from FIFA 21 to your team is not that easy. The absolute top cards are incredibly expensive and therefore hardly affordable for most FUT players.
Although you can try to earn more coins with smart trading, collecting enough to actually buy Cristiano Ronaldo requires a lot of skill and patience.
This is how expensive Cristiano Ronaldo is currently (as of 08.10.2020)
For many players, packs are the alternative. However, it takes a lucky day to find a top card in a pack. We will show you the probabilities.
It remains unlikely to pull absolute top cards
Here are your chances: When you go to the individual packs in the FUT shop, you can see the probabilities for strong cards there. However, you quickly realize that the chances in this year’s FIFA are not better than last year.
Probabilities in Gold Pack
In the standard Gold Pack, which costs 5,000 coins in the shop, the probability of pulling a player with a better rating than 83 is just 3.3 percent.
Probabilities in Premium Gold Pack
In the slightly better Premium Gold Pack, which costs 7,500 coins, the chances are slightly better. Still, a Messi or Ronaldo is far away in such a pack. The chance of pulling an 84+ player is a meager 4.2 percent here.
It is therefore really unlikely to find a Ronaldo or even an icon card in the Gold Packs. And it is even unlikely to pull any valuable card with a rating of 84+.
For perspective: There are currently 142 cards with a rating above 84 in FIFA 21. And the chance of pulling one at all in a Premium Gold Pack is only 4.2 percent. If you also pull an 84-rated Roman Bürki, who is currently worth 2,100 coins (as of 08.10.2020), you can hardly call it a good return.
Are packs worth it? In general, it can be said that opening packs is a loss-making venture in most cases. The better packs, which come into play with the OTW event, are slightly more worthwhile. However, the chances of top cards remain low.
Have you had any luck with packs in FIFA 21 and were able to turn valuable cards into coins? Then invest them in a good Bundesliga team, which is really useful and not too expensive at the start of FUT 21.
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At the latest since the recent trailer for the new Exotics of Destiny 2: Beyond Light, our shooter expert Sven Galitzki is really back into the Destiny fever. But he is also caught in a dilemma. Because right now, he can’t even force himself to play. And you?
That’s why I’m currently excited about Destiny 2: On November 10th, the new expansion Beyond Light launches. And the more concrete information gets released, the more eager I am for the new addon. Also, because shortly after that, my journey continues on the PS5 – in 4K and with 60 FPS.
And putting the critical expert’s perspective aside: the new location on the Ice Moon Europa with the mysterious Deep Stone Crypt as well as the story surrounding the Darkness has captivated the player in me.
This is exactly my thing. I’m really looking forward to the new element Stasis – I will even probably not start the new content with my usual Hunter main for the first time.
And while all these things have built up more and more anticipation for Beyond Light, the recent trailer for the upcoming Exotics has now topped it all. The Exotics all look cool and quite promising (even if the Warlock seems to have drawn the short straw). I want every weapon and every single piece of armor.
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In short: The Exotic trailer has completely thrown me onto the hype train, and I can’t wait to start playing Destiny 2 regularly again. Because right now, I’m rarely out there as a Guardian.
I’m really excited for Destiny 2 … starting November
This is currently my problem with Destiny 2: As much as the latest trailer reignited my excitement for Destiny 2, it has also reminded me why I won’t be actively starting again until November 10th. Or, in the case of a season-end, possibly a few days earlier with a new live event like Season 10.
Right now, I can’t even force myself to seriously play Destiny 2 – as much as I actually want to.
Everything that once motivated me in the long run has become worn out. Everything I wanted, I have already played through; the story about the Darkness isn’t really progressing. And even just hanging out with friends and having fun together is hardly possible anymore.
The old raids have become worn out – and even through LFG you don’t always find players
Season 11 is dragging on endlessly due to the delay
And clearly, I’m not the only one feeling this way right now. My otherwise active friend list for current Destiny standards is like a ghost town, and even on LFG, it’s not so easy to find a fun raid for Calus or a team for heroic Menagerie. The artificially prolonged Season 11 due to the Beyond Light delay seems to be adding to it.
This is how I currently play Destiny 2: My current situation with Destiny can best be described with the following examples:
I was really looking forward to the Halloween event Festival of the Lost 2020. I’ve had great fun with it every year. Full of anticipation, I flew right to the tower at the start of the festival after the weekly reset. On my way there, I already wondered what I would actually do, since no one else was online. After I had bought the admittedly pretty event armor for my Hunter in Eververse, I pondered for a moment… and logged out.
My highlight of the last Destiny weeks – buying the Halloween armor for the Hunter
The latest Exotic trailer got me really hyped for Destiny 2 on Wednesday again, but apparently only starting from November 10th. Because I flew back into the tower full of energy… and logged out before landing. And as much as it hurts me, because Destiny 2 is my absolute favorite game – right now, all I can manage is to fly to the tower. Even forcing myself, I lose interest there at the latest.
It’s time for something really new in Destiny 2
The solution to the problem: So is everything bad now, or is Destiny 2 a bad game? Not at all. It remains my favorite game with immense potential and countless unforgettable moments in my gamer life. But especially for me as a long-time veteran, it’s now clearer than ever: It’s damn time for something new. Something truly new. And that’s exactly what I expect from Beyond Light – even if I wonder how long it will last.
Maybe it’s good that numerous areas of the game are being rotated into the Destiny Content Vault. Maybe it’s good
that we are now only focusing on Europa as the main location
that finally (almost) only new or revamped Exotics like No Time to Explain are coming, even though I don’t mind well-implemented recycling as additional content.
that finally new focuses and for the first time a new element are coming to the game
I have no problems with this recycling and I’m really looking forward to it – the new No Time to Explain
Because even though I don’t know how it will materialize in practice and how long it will entertain – I’m currently mega-excited about it, that’s what I’m hoping for, that’s what’s making me excited for Destiny 2 right now. And I’m realizing more and more: I can’t stand all the old stuff anymore. I can’t even force myself to go into the tower.
In short: For me and probably many others, it’s simply time for Beyond Light to finally arrive. I can hardly wait and just can’t play Destiny 2 as it is right now. See you on November 10th on Europa, Guardians!
How are you all doing with Destiny 2? How do you feel? Are you feeling the same? Are you only waiting for Beyond Light? Have you completely stopped? Are you still sometimes or maybe even regularly playing Destiny 2?
Especially as a new player, you get a lot of great content offered – even with the Free-to-Play version Destiny 2: New Light. What keeps you currently (still) playing? Let us know in the comments.
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A note about Godfall unsettles players. Because whether single-player or multiplayer, you must always be online in Godfall on the PS5.
Update 10.8.2020: After confusion arose regarding the necessity of PS Plus for Godfall, the developers addressed it on Twitter. They confirmed that PS Plus is not required if you want to play the game in solo mode.
Where does the information come from? Players became aware of a note on the pre-order page of Godfall. It states that players must always be online to play Godfall. This unsettled fans. At first glance, it looks like you also need PS Plus for single-player (via gamingbolt.com).
On the official pre-order page it says “Online Play Required”, via PlayStation.com. This unsettles some players.
For example, it is mentioned on reddit.com: “I read in the PS5 subreddit that this game [Godfall] can only be played online […]. Can someone confirm this? I would be very grateful.”
What confuses players? On the PlayStation 4, you need a “PS Plus” membership for paid games. Some now suspect that for the single-player, which relies on being always online, a membership is also needed.
However, there is still no confirmation from the developer Counterplay Games.
First statement from the developers: Meanwhile, developer Counterplay Games has responded on Twitter and explained what is true about the whole matter.
And they confirmed that you must always be online to play:
Godfall is not a service game, but it requires an internet connection to play.
Godfall: What reasons could there be for the internet requirement?
So far, there are mainly two reasons why the action title relies on an always-online component.
Online Co-op: Godfall focuses on cooperative multiplayer. Therefore, it makes sense to be connected to the servers with your game. The developer explained back then in the PlayStation Blog:
Godfall was built from the ground up for co-op. You can play the entire game alone, in pairs, or in groups of three. Your opponents react dynamically and change their behavior and attack patterns depending on the size of your group. Our goal for co-op is to become stronger together and provide fun for everyone.
Security measures: Some developers have now opted for always-online in their games to protect against cheaters. It is significantly more difficult for cheaters to modify files when they are on a server and not stored locally on the console or PC. This does not make cheating impossible, but it makes it harder.
The Elder Scrolls Online is a great MMORPG for solo players, but there is also plenty of stuff for groups. You can find out what you can optimally do in teams in ESO here.
As a large MMORPG, ESO places great emphasis on group activities. If you want to have fun with other players, you will always find plenty to do in The Elder Scrolls Online. Thanks to the “One Tamriel” concept, you can participate in almost all group activities regardless of your level. However, you should only tackle challenges in veteran mode at max level.
But what can you do in ESO together with friends and fellow players? At a glance, these are:
Open dungeons in the game world
Dungeon instances
Trials, the raids of ESO
Group arenas where you fight waves of enemies
The challenges of the open world, such as world bosses or events
Battlefields for small PvP battles
The war for Cyrodiil and the Imperial City as a large PvP in the open world
Open Dungeons (PvE)
What is this? Public dungeons are areas on the map accessible to everyone. They are not separate instances, so anyone can run in and smash the enemies. However, they respawn quickly. Public dungeons are usually found in caves in the game world. There is always a quest associated with them and a special reward to collect.
Public dungeons are often found in deep caves.
How many players should participate? The simple public dungeons can easily be tackled alone. However, for the larger public group dungeons, you should at least have one or two friends with you. However, there are often random players running around in the dungeons whom you can invite to your group.
Where can you find this activity? There are small public dungeons in every map. They are marked on the map with a torch. The group dungeons have a small plus sign next to the torch. An example of such public group dungeons is Labyrinthian in the “Western Skyrim” region.
Group Dungeons (PvE)
What is this? Group dungeons are instances specifically designed for four players. Here, you only encounter the players in your group, and a sensible group composition is important. Because here you will face dangerous bosses that require specific tactics to defeat.
Hard bosses are the hallmark of dungeons.
Dungeons are available in both normal and veteran mode. The latter offers particularly nasty challenges, but the loot is much better. However, the rewards are worth it in any case.
How many players should participate? Ideally, you should have a group of four with one tank, two DPS players, and one healer. The tank distracts the boss and absorbs the damage. This allows the DPS classes to unleash their damage and take down the boss undisturbed. Meanwhile, the healer tries to keep the group alive. Interestingly, hardcore players do dungeons solo.
Where can you find this activity? Many dungeons can be found in the game world, where they are represented by an archway. However, you can also choose the dungeons directly through the group finder and register there for the roles you want to play. So, DPS, tank, or healer. Please be so kind and register only as a tank or healer if you really want to play that role. Because nothing is more annoying than fake tanks in ESO.
Trials (PvE)
What is this? Trials are in ESO what raids are in other MMORPGs. So massive super-dungeons with even more bosses. Moreover, the boss battles here are particularly complex, and you should expect many failures before you finally achieve victory. There is also a veteran mode for particularly daring players for even more loot.
In trials, the bosses are even tougher than in dungeons.
How many players should participate? Trials are designed for 12 players. So you have three complete groups here. How the ratio of tanks to DPS and healers is assigned is up to your group.
You should definitely master your class optimally for trials and have completed a few dungeons, as the challenge is considerable here. Tips on which class fits your playstyle can be found with us at MeinMMO.
Where can you find this activity? You can also find the trials in the game world. They are marked on the map with an archway, like the dungeons. Trials are additionally marked with a monster skull above the entrance.
Group Arenas (PvE)
What is this? In these arenas, your group usually moves from one arena to the next, facing increasingly difficult waves of monsters and bosses. In the arenas, you receive a unique set of rewards, and there are leaderboards where the best players can immortalize themselves.
The Dragonstar Arena in ESO.
The arenas are roughly as challenging to master as dungeons. Additionally, there is a veteran mode for more loot.
How many players should participate? Group arenas, like dungeons, are designed for 4 players. Again, you should set up your group according to the holy trinity of MMORPGs with tank, DPS, and healer.
Where can you find this activity? ESO currently offers two group arenas: the Dragonstar Arena in the base game of ESO and the Blackrose Prison. The latter is part of the Murkmire DLC. You can find them on the map in the respective areas. The Dragonstar Arena is in Upper Craglorn, the Blackrose Prison is in the Murkmire area. The map icon is the same as for dungeons.
Zone Challenges (PvE)
What is this? In every zone of ESO, there are challenges that you can theoretically complete alone but ideally with friends. These are world bosses and world events:
World bosses: These are dangerous boss opponents that stand alone on the map. They are particularly threatening and drop special items when you defeat them.
World events: These are large-scale events that occur in the open world. In the base game, these are the dark anchors that fall from the sky and summon monsters. In Summerset, you encounter geysers that do similar things. In Greymoor, eerie storm clouds emerge that spawn monsters. A special feature here is Elsweyr, where real dragons occasionally appear.
Dragons roam in Elsweyr.
How many players should participate? The zone challenges can be addressed by as many players as want to participate. Often, dozens of players gather when a storm cloud or dragon approaches.
Where can you find this activity? World bosses are marked on the map with a skull and crossed swords. Anchors, geysers, and storm clouds are recognized by a stylized whirlpool. Dragons, on the other hand, are recognizable by small dragon icons. However, keep in mind that the bosses and events are not always available. If they have been defeated by players, it takes some time for them to respawn.
Battlefields (PvP)
What is this? If you like to fight against other players, you can find your way into one of the battlefields. These are instanced PvP arenas for three teams, where you have to do something different depending on the game mode:
Deathmatch: Here you need to kill as many enemies as possible within a certain time. Each kill gives points; whoever has the most at the end wins.
Domination: Here you capture and hold points. For this, you get victory points, and whoever captures a certain number wins.
Crazy King: The game principle is similar to Domination, but the capture points are constantly changing.
Relic Hunt: Here, the goal is to capture the relics of the other teams and bring them to your own base. At the same time, you must not lose your own relics.
Like other group activities, battlefields also have their own achievements, leaderboards, and rewards, including alliance points and unique styles.
Battlefields offer fast-paced PvP action.
How many players should participate? Four-player groups participate in the battlefields. In each battlefield, there are three teams in the field.
Where can you find this activity? You choose battlefields through the group finder.
Alliance War & Imperial City (PvP)
What is this? In the context of the Alliance War, members of the three alliances plunge into battle for the Ruby Throne in the region of Cyrodiil. You take over villages and castles with your comrades and secure Scrolls of the Ancients for special bonuses. The strongest player of the victorious alliance can even crown themselves Emperor for a time. Detailed information about Imperial City PvP can be found here.
In Cyrodiil, there is also the Imperial City in the center, where you meet hostile players as well as particularly strong monsters.
In Cyrodiil, battles occur between the three factions.
How many players should participate? The battles for Cyrodiil are fought by as many players as have signed up for a campaign. Normally, three alliances with dozens of players on each side compete.
Where can you find this activity? You can enter the war for Cyrodiil by accessing the alliance war menu in the user interface. There you simply select a campaign and queue up.
In addition to these numerous group activities, you can also have a lot of fun alone in ESO. Because The Elder Scrolls Online is rightly considered the perfect MMORPG to play as a solo player. There is something for everyone. Have fun!
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A tweet from Xbox UK has been deleted after it was released. It humorously dissed the competition at Sony. It was about the methods on how to position the PS5 and the Xbox Series X horizontally.
What happened? On Wednesday, October 7th, Sony released a teardown of the new PlayStation 5: they completely disassembled the console.
The PS5 is first laid on its side from the vertical stand
Then the stand is unscrewed with a tool
The screw can be stored in the stand. You can remove a clip that covers the hole in the console through which the screw was passed
The storage compartment on the stand can then be closed
Now clip the stand onto the console
The console can now be placed horizontally
The Xbox UK team made a joke and tweeted their instructions on how to change the Xbox Series X from vertical to horizontal. They used exactly two pictures for that.
The tweet has since been deleted, but IGN managed to capture a screenshot of it.
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If you prefer to store the Xbox horizontally, simply lay the console on its side. Just be sure that the CD drive is on top and front. However, the stand always remains attached to Microsoft’s console. Do you even have enough space for the Xbox Series X?
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This is what happened next: After the tweet was published, it is no longer available on the Xbox UK account. It has apparently been deleted.
However, this is probably not the only jab that Sony received. As reported by the Twitter account _XboxNews, Xbox Taiwan is said to have commented on the size of Sony’s PS5 in a post. The image shows the Xbox Series X and the smaller Xbox Series S side by side. In between, there is room for a modern skyscraper in the distance.
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Apparently a reference to the PS5, which resembles the building in the picture with its futuristic design and is the largest next-gen console in comparison.
Aside from the design, you can expect real hits with the new consoles. Randy Pitchford, the CEO of Gearbox, places the next-gen in context. He says: The jump to PS5 and Xbox Series X is greater than from 2D to 3D. However, you might not recognize that at the launch of the consoles, as many old games are also being released as ports for the new consoles.
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