After finally having some YouTubers get their hands on the new PlayStation 5, there is currently speculation about a mysterious screw on the PS5 that attentive fans discovered in new image material. What function does it have?
Since Sunday, there have already been the first hands-on experience reports as well as new images and video material related to Sony’s next-gen console – including fresh gameplay. Some pressing questions have at least been roughly answered – for example, regarding the volume of the PlayStation 5 or the loading times of its SSD.
Some attentive users have come across a mysterious screw in a PS5 review on the Japanese gaming site 4Gamer.net that is now causing a stir.
This is the screw in question: When looking at the PS5 from the front, depending on the angle, the mentioned screw or nut can be seen in one of the ventilation slots of the new Sony console.
This screw is apparently screwed into the black main casing in the middle of the next-gen PlayStation.
What function does this screw have on the PS5? So far, there has been no official explanation from Sony about this. However, the most common theory is that you need to loosen this screw to access the white side cover of the console and thus gain access to the insides of the PlayStation 5.
It is speculated that it serves as access to the SSD of the PS5 or an alternative slot for an additional SSD, possibly to expand the storage capacity of the PS5. Because no other option for swapping the SSD or potentially installing a new or additional one has been visible so far.
Please note that this is still pure speculation, which Sony hopefully will clarify officially soon.
This is also up for discussion regarding the PS5: Even though now, after the first hands-on reports, some new details about the PS5 are known, some mysteries around Sony’s next-gen console still remain.
For instance, apart from a small leak, it is still not clear exactly what the user interface, i.e., the menu of the PS5, looks like. During the first tests, it was not visible at all, and reports suggest that the system menus were not allowed to be opened. As for the leak itself, there are debates about its authenticity, emphasizing that it could be a recording from the dev kit that is not representative of the final product.
People are still puzzling over what exactly the new Create button on the DualSense controller of the PS5 can do. Sony has also kept this feature a big secret and blocked it for the first hands-on – for whatever reason.
DualSense Controller
When will the PS5 be released at all? The PlayStation 5 will officially be available in Germany and the rest of Europe from November 19, 2020, and will cost either €499.99 (with disc drive) or €399.99 (digital only), depending on the version.
However, after two waves of pre-orders, the PS5 is currently completely sold out. Some are still hoping for a possible third wave, but when exactly or whether it will even happen before release is currently unknown.
What do you think? What function does this screw fulfill? Is it related to the SSD of the PS5 or could it be for something completely different?
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The upcoming Xbox Series X will be the first console our author Jürgen Horn will buy. This has to do, among other things, with the Game Pass and aesthetics.
Since the days of the good old Super Nintendo, I haven’t owned a console. Since then, I have primarily played on the PC as my gaming platform. I have largely ignored the current generation of consoles and I would never have thought of buying an Xbox One or PS4. Most relevant games I could also get on the PC and the performance of the consoles was far inferior to my computer.
But with the new console generation and the Xbox Series X, that is slowly changing.
Will my PC setup soon be out of date?
5 Good Reasons for Me to Buy an Xbox Series X
The longer I have engaged with the buzz about the new consoles here on MeinMMO, the more I wanted to acquire a console. The main reason is actually that I now very much enjoy lounging and gaming on the couch in the evening.
I have learned to appreciate this type of gaming extensively with Google Stadia and want to use it for further games as well. It was clear early on: It will be an Xbox Series X.
The Game Pass is simply fantastic
That’s why it’s so good: The first big reason for the Xbox Series X for me is the Xbox Game Pass. It is simply unbeatable and offers over a hundred games that I can play all for a comparatively ridiculous total price of 12.99 euros.
100 games will permanently be part of the Game Pass
Curiously, I completely ignored the Game Pass for a long time, as the name “Xbox Game Pass” led me to believe that it was only for the console. Xbox is more of a designation for games services at Microsoft rather than just the pure console. While that is confusing, once you get it, a huge world of games opens up.
Of course, I can play most Game Pass games on the PC too, but I now simply appreciate being able to game on the couch as well. The Xbox console fits perfectly into my overall gaming concept.
Microsoft has the more flexible model
That’s why I find the Microsoft method better: Sony has some amazing games on offer that I would have liked to play, including God of War, The Last of Us, or Horizon Zero Dawn (well, at least that one also came out for the PC). But all these gems were exclusive to PlayStation. Well, Microsoft also offers titles (temporarily) exclusively, but that means in their case that at least the game almost always also comes out for PC.
Yes, Kratos, it is really annoying that you can only be met on PlayStation.
Moreover, Microsoft has promoted cross-play early on, which was not an issue for Sony for a long time. As a gamer, I want to play with as many players as possible. This artificial division into camps horrifies me, and that’s why Microsoft’s gaming environment is inherently more likable to me, as they focus less on exclusivity.
And since I want to buy a console for reasons of convenience, this point also goes to Microsoft. I simply prefer having a free choice of platforms and more players.
Cross-progression as a bonus: Thanks to cross-progression, I can start on the couch with many games, later switch to PC, and then even continue playing on my phone via game streaming. This is exactly how I envision gaming in the future. I want to be free in my choice of platform and not strictly tied to one system.
Powerful hardware replaces upgrade costs
This convinces me about the Xbox Series X: Looking at the specs of the Xbox One, it sounds quite impressive. 8 CPU cores @ 3.8 GHz, 12 teraflops, 16 GB RAM, 1 terabyte SSD storage. This currently surpasses my 3-year-old gaming PC, which is already struggling with current titles and can’t represent everything optimally anymore.
At least in theory, the Xbox Series X has a bit more power than the PS5.
Since Microsoft wants to enable game streaming via Game Pass for PC in the near future, I probably won’t even need to upgrade the PC and have a powerful complete system with the console for about 500 euros that should last for the next few years.
Just in case, I prefer to stay on the safe side for TES 6.
There is no clear official statement from Microsoft, and the previous course was not focused on exclusivity. However, to be on the safe side, I will stick with Microsoft for now. Nothing would annoy me more than not being able to play the new Elder Scrolls VI in the end because I bought the “wrong” console.
Xbox Series X looks better than the PS5 or Series S
That’s why the eye plays along: My last reason that speaks for the Xbox is the design. I clearly belong to the people who find the new PlayStation 5 utterly ugly. Numerous debates in the editorial office with PlayStation fans have changed nothing about that. To me, that thing from Sony looks like a half-rolled-up döner from metal.
Left: A sleek, black console – Right: A weird döner made of metal.
However, I also don’t like the Xbox Series S; it’s white, and it looks like a radio. That doesn’t suit my taste either. The Series X, on the other hand, has a simple sexiness. The spartan design, which makes the device appear as a black monolith, suits my sense of aesthetics much more than the other consoles.
Furthermore, this thing is supposed to stand in the living room later, and there my wife clearly has the final decision over additional things that are around and might spoil the room. The unobtrusive design of the Xbox, which you can also hide somewhere in a dark corner if necessary, is likely to cause the least trouble here.
The Xbox simply offers the better overall package
In conclusion, my choice clearly falls on the Series X as the first console I will buy as an adult. Especially the overall package from Microsoft convinces me here completely. The Xbox as a service encompasses everything I want for the future of gaming, including the Game Pass and the soon-to-be option for streaming on PC and mobile as well as cross-play/progression.
In contrast stands Sony with its conservative focus on exclusive top games. Therefore, my choice for my first own console clearly falls on Microsoft’s Xbox Series X because it simply offers everything I want and looks the best at that.
Rextroy is raging again in World of Warcraft. This time he kills players while being invisible. The enemies have no idea what is happening to them.
It has become a constant in World of Warcraft. Almost every week, the player Rextroy finds new ways to exploit the mechanics of the MMORPG, allowing for funny or absurd combinations of abilities. Usually, he sends a boss in a raid or players in the open world to their virtual graves in a fraction of a second. And this time is no different. The special thing? The enemies have no idea what is happening to them. Because Rextroy is in stealth the entire time during the action.
What is there to see? In his latest video, Rextroy plays a Druid. The video shows how he approaches enemies in stealth and waits for a brief moment. Seemingly without any input from him, the enemies just fall over. This causes quite a bit of confusion and puzzled faces, wondering what actually just happened – even though some Horde players already suspect they are part of Rextroy’s latest video.
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How does it work? Basically, two factors come into play with this trick. One is the PvP scaling, which again causes absurd damage increases. The other is the Null Barrier, an Azerite essence of the “Heart of Azeroth”. The Null Barrier absorbs a large amount of damage. Once the barrier expires or is completely used up, it explodes for the damage it has absorbed.
To make this work, he generates a high Corruption value on himself and engages in the battle with a toad that was already important in this video. Together with the Sulfuron water from the Blackrock Depths, he triggers the “thing from the beyond”, which deals enough damage to almost completely destroy the barrier.
Afterward, he switches to low-level gear. This activates the PvP scaling and increases the damage of the Null Barrier. Stealth is activated and then he quickly sprints to an enemy before it simply bursts.
Rextroy makes enemies burst again – and they are confused.
But the players are not level 120! Yes, they are. Due to the alcohol effect of Sulfuron water, the enemy character levels are displayed a little lower than they actually are. This is a side effect of alcohol in World of Warcraft, which, however, has no impact on the damage of the characters – it is purely a visual effect.
What do you think of the video? A cool idea and once again a creative way to troll other players? Or is it just annoying and it should finally disappear with the Corruption from the game?
The big “Caves & Cliffs” update brings the small, cute Axolotls to Minecraft. You can transport them in buckets, they can play dead, and assist in battle. We provide you all the information about the new animals.
What are Axolotls and what do they do in Minecraft? Axolotls are a species of salamander and belong to the plethodontid family. They are usually found wild only near Mexico. However, some also keep them at home in aquariums. And these cute amphibians will soon be a part of Minecraft. During the announcement of the huge “Caves & Cliffs” update, they showcased these little creatures in the Minecraft world.
The update will be released in summer 2021 and along with it, the Axolotls. We want to show you here on MeinMMO what the new animals can do in Minecraft and how they can even assist you in battle.
The Axolotls will be part of Minecraft from summer 2021
They will assist you in important battles
You transport them in buckets
They live in Lush Caves
Axolotls will come in various colors
The Axolotl Bucket in Minecraft
The water-loving creatures do not just walk on land next to you. To transport and catch them, you need a water bucket, similar to fishing.
You transport Axolotls in a bucket – and you can release them again.
How do you catch Axolotls? When you encounter the creatures, take a bucket and simply catch them with it. You can then pour the buckets out near your house in a cave and give the animals a home there.
Those who want can secure several of these buckets filled with Axolotls and bring them along for your next exploration of an ocean monument.
In the Minecraft Live stream, the Axolotls were introduced. At around 40 minutes in the video, the segment about the new creatures starts.
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If you release a few captured Axolotls near you, they will subsequently fight by your side. They are friendly towards you.
How strong are Axolotls? Initial findings suggest that Axolotls are not particularly strong on their own. However, you can release several buckets at once to provide your opponent with many targets.
Additionally, Axolotls have the ability to “play dead”. Enemies will not attack them then. This gives the water creatures the chance to regenerate health points and come back into the fight stronger.
Axolotl fighting against a Guardian at an ocean monument.
Who do they attack? Axolotls attack Guardians and Elder Guardians who protect ocean monuments. Fish and underwater zombies are also among their enemies, as the developers explained in the stream.
Mojang also explained that Axolotls can even heal you. However, how exactly this mechanic works is still unclear.
Where to find Axolotls?
In these biomes: The creatures live in Lush biomes. Specifically, in the new Lush Caves. You can even discover such a cave above ground, as the new Acacia trees provide you with a crucial clue. Dig down near the roots of these trees, because there lies a Lush Cave waiting.
In an interview with MeinMMO, Cory Scheviak, the Minecraft Gameplay Team Developer, confirmed that you will find Axolotls in these caves:
Yes, both the Warden and the Axolotls will be found in different caves. The Warden resides in darker areas and the Axolotls live in the Lush Caves.
Different colors: Keep an eye out for Axolotls. They appear in various colors. The colors pink, brown, and green have already been confirmed.
FIFA 21 is coming out in October: Here you will find all the information: When FIFA 21 will be released, everything about the demo, new features in career mode, crossplay, and news.
This is FIFA 21: Like every year, FIFA 21 marks a new installment in EA Sports’ football series. In various modes, you can compete on the virtual pitch against other players.
You can choose between different online and offline modes. Play a quick match in kickoff mode, build your club in career mode, rediscover street football with VOLTA, or create your dream team in Ultimate Team.
FIFA 21 aims to shine with a significantly improved atmosphere and present itself more realistically than ever before. We have compiled all the information here. This article will be continuously updated with new information as it becomes available.
FIFA 21 aims to be even more realistic than before
Release Date: When will FIFA 21 be released?
When is FIFA 21 coming out? FIFA 21 will be released on October 9, 2020. This means it will be slightly later than usual. Typically, new FIFA titles are released in September.
How can I play FIFA 21 earlier? FIFA 21 will be available in different editions. These offer, among other things, an earlier start. Additionally, you can start a little earlier through a subscription for EA Access, Origin Access Basic, and Origin Access Premier, but only for a limited time. Here is an overview:
EA Play: Play First Trial from October 1, limited to 10 hours
EA Play Pro (PC only): Start from October 1, full access
FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition: Start on October 6
FIFA 21 Champions Edition: Start on October 6
FIFA 21 Standard Edition: Start on October 9
All mentioned editions will initially be released for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Detailed information about the benefits of each version can be found in our overview of the FIFA 21 editions.
FIFA 21 Release on PS5 and Xbox Series X
When will FIFA 21 be available for PS5 and Xbox Series X? A release date for FIFA 21 for PS5 and Xbox Series X has not yet been announced. However, it is certain that it will be released for the next-gen consoles at a later date.
How do the versions differ? The next-gen versions of FIFA 21 are expected to be technically superior to the versions for PS4 and Xbox One. Among other things, they will offer:
Lightning-fast loading times
Improved lighting, rendering, and animation technology
Those who own FIFA 21 on PS4 will also get it on PS5
Is there an upgrade from the “old” versions? Yes! If you own FIFA 21 for PS4 or Xbox One, you do not have to buy it again for the respective next-gen console. You can simply upgrade your FIFA 21 copy to the new console, if you have it.
It is not strictly necessary to use the digital version. Physical copies of FIFA 21 can also use the upgrade to the next generation. Here you can find out how the upgrade to PS5 works exactly.
What about my game progress? Progress in Ultimate Team and VOLTA can be transferred between consoles. Progress in online seasons, co-op seasons, career mode, and Pro Clubs applies only to the respective console on which they were started.
What about FIFA 21 on the Nintendo Switch? On the Switch, there is again only a “Legacy Edition,” which contains the current kits and licenses. However, gameplay-wise, the version still corresponds to FIFA 19.
FIFA 21 Demo: When will the trial version be available?
Since then, there have been dedicated trailers for Gameplay, Ultimate Team, and Career Mode. We will reveal what new features were specifically shown there in the next section.
New features in FIFA 21 – From Career Mode to Volta
These new features are already known: EA has released several pitch notes and trailers, revealing detailed new features. We have already summarized all the changes in the detailed overview of the new features in FIFA 21. Here is a small overview:
Changes in Gameplay: EA introduces new features such as modified dribbling and improved game intelligence. You can find all changes in our overview of gameplay in FIFA 21.
Changes in Career Mode: FIFA 21 will feature a new simulation in career mode and give you more control over player development. Here you can find all the new features in Career Mode.
Changes in Ultimate Team: The FUT mode will receive a lot of new features. These include:
A new mode “Featured Battles” will be released, reminiscent of squad battles in FUT
Updated gameplay
FIFA 21 Ratings – How strong will the players be?
So the ratings look like: Many ratings for FIFA 21 are now known. Among other things, the top 100 have been presented and various player lists have been published. However, this has led to some discussions.
This is the cover star: Kylian Mbappé is featured on the cover of FIFA 21. Unlike last year, when there were three stars, he is present on all three editions. They look like this:
This is what the FIFA 21 Standard, Champions, and Ultimate Editions look like
Thus, there will be a total of 100 legends in FIFA 21.
FIFA 21 Pre-order and Prices of the Editions
How much does FIFA 21 cost? The prices of FIFA 21 vary depending on the edition and platform. The cheapest version is priced at €59.99, while the most expensive is currently priced at €99.99. You can find a detailed overview below.
Where can I pre-order? FIFA 21 can be pre-ordered at all common retailers or online in the store of your choice. Here you will find an overview of the different editions and their prices.
This is what EA said about crossplay: FIFA fans have long desired crossplay between different consoles. Unfortunately, the developer had no positive news for the fans.
We explain how you can recognize Walkouts early in FIFA 21. This way, you will know quickly what’s in your pack during the pack opening.
Why should you recognize Walkouts? If you have saved up some coins or earned a few packs in Ultimate Team, then you can host a pack opening and hope that a top player is included.
However, the pack animations are getting longer and more impressive each year, so opening multiple packs at once can stretch out quite a bit. Recognizing good cards early can save a lot of time. Because as soon as you know that it’s not a top card, you can skip the pack animation with a clear conscience.
However, if it is a Walkout, you enjoy watching the animation in all its glory.
What is a Walkout? Walkouts are particularly strong players with high ratings in FIFA 21 FUT that you can pull from a pack. A special, elaborate animation is triggered when opening the pack, in which the player runs out from behind the card, jumps in from the side, or performs another cool move. Since not only the player card can be seen when the set is opened, but the player also runs into the picture, it’s called a “Walkout.”
How do you recognize a Walkout? The FIFA YouTuber and EA Gamechanger ChuBoi (via YouTube) explains in this video how to recognize Walkouts and other cards in FIFA 21.
Below the video, we explain the individual animations in detail with pictures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utA-Urx6GEE
This is how you recognize the different pack animations in FUT 21
There are various animations: Just like in FIFA 20, in FIFA 21 you will again drive through a tunnel towards the football field. In this tunnel, the best card of the pack is presented to you. If you’re lucky, the ride even continues to the stadium, where perhaps a Walkout is waiting for you.
The different cards can already be recognized before the animation is finished. You can spot a Walkout within the first few seconds. We explain what to look out for.
Standard Gold and Rare Gold Card
The difference between a Standard Gold and a Rare Gold card is not so easy to spot.
Left: Standard (not rare), right: rare
This is what you need to pay attention to: You need to look closely, because the better, Rare Gold card (right) has more details around the goal than the Standard Gold card (left). There are more lights and decorations than with the Standard Gold card, where the lights do not shine as brightly.
If you see hardly any details around the goal while opening the pack and somewhat dimmer lights, then you can skip the set directly. You shouldn’t expect a good card.
Left: Standard Gold card, right: Rare Gold card
Rare Gold Card and Rare Gold Card between 83 and 85
Whether you get a strong Rare Gold card with a rating between 83 and 85 is difficult to recognize. You need to look very closely.
Left: rare with low rating, right: rare with rating between 83 and 85
This is what you need to pay attention to: As soon as you know it’s a Rare Gold card, you need to determine if it’s also strong (rating between 83 and 85). For this, as soon as the goal opens, look all the way back at the exit.
If you see a gold bar at the bottom, then it’s a Rare Gold card with a rating between 83 and 85 (right). However, if you see black elements at the bottom, you can be sure that you will only receive a Rare Gold card with a rating below 83.
Left: Rare Gold card with low rating, right: Rare Gold card with rating between 83 and 85
This is the Walkout Animation
In fact, it is easiest to recognize a Walkout in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. You just need to know what to look for.
Left: no Walkout, right: Walkout
This is what you need to pay attention to: Even before the goal opens, you can see three lamps on each side. Pay attention to the lamps on the left side. If the third lamp from the left does not light up, you can look forward to a Walkout. And maybe even an Icon card?
Left: Rare Gold card with high rating, right: Walkout
By the way: The goal and the walls of the tunnel can also have different colors. This depends on the special card that is waiting for you in the pack.
Overall, the pack animations are quite similar to the predecessor, but there are other innovations in FIFA 21. What do you think of the new animations, can you recognize a Walkout directly? Or do you still have difficulties?
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After Sony recently revealed the new free PS Plus games that PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to in October 2020, both free games are now available for download in the PS Store. This time there is an action role-playing game and an action-packed racing spectaclefor PlayStation 4.
These are the new PS Plus games in October 2020: Do you have a PlayStation Plus subscription? Then you can soon look forward to these 2 new free games:
Need for Speed Payback – an arcade-style racing game with a lot of tuning and an open world
Vampyr – an action role-playing game with an apocalyptic vampire setting at the beginning of the 20th century
When will the new monthly games be available for free download in the PS Store? As a PS Plus member, you can download these two new PS Plus games now (from October 6) at no additional cost from the PS Store.
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What isNeed for Speed Payback? Need for Speed Payback is an arcade racer focused on the tuning scene. Furthermore, Payback represents the 23rd installment in the popular “Need for Speed” series. The game was released on November 10, 2017.
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In Payback, you are thrown into the underworld of the fictional open-world city Fortune Valley. After your crew was torn apart by betrayal, you have to reunite and bring down a ruthless cartel that controls everything in the city from money to crime to the police and justice.
The gameplay is simply explained: it’s all about racing and cool cars that you can upgrade with various visual tuning parts. With these vehicles, you participate in different races to advance the story and earn or buy more upgrades. You can also wreak havoc in Fortune Valley with friends in multiplayer mode.
You should check out Need for Speed Payback if you generally enjoy fun arcade racing, tuning, and fast racing action in the style of The Fast and the Furious.
Also, if you are a fan of the “Need for Speed” series and enjoyed the immediate predecessors or the successor NFS Heat, NFS Payback will likely keep you glued to the screen for some time.
This is how Need for Speed Payback is rated:
PS Store: 4 out of 5 stars from over 15,200 ratings
What is Vampyr? Vampyr is a dark action role-playing game from Dontnod Entertainment, released in 2018.
The game lets you step into the shoes of Jonathan Reid – a London doctor in 1918 who has recently transformed into a vampire and now has to learn to live with his new body and the consequences of his transformation. And that’s anything but easy.
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On one hand, you must fight against the monster inside you as a doctor and try to find a cure for the plague that has already plagued many residents of London. On the other hand, as a bloodsucker, you are now condemned to feed on the blood of those you have sworn to save.
Throughout the exciting story with several surprising twists, you have to keep pesky vampire hunters off your back, fight in challenging duels against the undead, as well as various other supernatural creatures while utilizing your unholy powers. Additionally, you will develop your character, unlock new abilities, or upgrade your weapons.
You should check out Vampyr if you generally like ARPGs. Because Vampyr is a truly exciting and solid representative of the genre.
If your heart beats for vampires, striking characters with interesting conflicts and relationships, an apocalyptic setting, exciting and well-crafted story, and successful RPG mechanics, then you can do no wrong with Vampyr – especially for free.
This is how Vampyr is rated:
PS Store: 4 out of 5 stars from over 2,000 ratings
The requirement: If you also want access to the free PlayStation Plus games, all you need is one thing: an active membership with this paid additional service from Sony Interactive Entertainment.
A PS Plus subscription costs you around 60 € per year, depending on the subscription model. As PS Plus members, you will usually receive 2 selected PS4 games per month – at no additional cost as a digital download from the PlayStation Store. You also benefit from several other advantages.
The advantages of PS Plus: In addition to the monthly free titles for PlayStation, you also get
Access to online multiplayer in many games
Exclusive discounts in the PlayStation Store
Exclusive in-game content for numerous games
Access to free trials, where you can try out some full PS4 titles for free
What do you think of the October lineup of PS Plus? Is there anything interesting for you? Or do the new monthly games leave you cold this time?
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The Division 2 is undergoing maintenance today, October 6, on all platforms – including PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, and PC. The servers will be offline for several hours. But when exactly? And what changes today? Read here everything about the maintenance process and the patch notes.
Update 1:01 PM: The extended maintenance is now complete. The servers should now be back online on all platforms. Have fun and good loot, Agents.
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Update 12:27 PM: Today’s maintenance has just been extended by Massive – expected to last for 30 more minutes, until 1:00 PM. However, the developers did not provide a reason.
Why the maintenance? Recently, there was a major Title Update 11 for The Division 2, and the new Season 3 has started. The fresh content drop brought not only new content like the Summit mode or the 3 new Exotics into the game, but also various bugs and issues.
After many of the most annoying bugs have already been fixed, work continues on remaining issues in the game. Additionally, a new event starts today. Both are reasons for the maintenance.
Today’s Schedule
These times are important: Massive has already posted the schedule for today’s maintenance including the timeframe on Twitter.
The maintenance starts at 9:30 AM German time
Downtime starts simultaneously, so the servers will go offline
According to the plan, 3 hours are scheduled for maintenance work. During this time window, The Division 2 cannot be played
If no unforeseen problems or difficulties arise, the servers should be back online around 12:30 PM German time
With downtime, today’s maintenance will also end
Important: The actual course of the maintenance may differ from the communicated schedule and may change at any time. If this happens today, you will find out as usual here in the article.
Patch Notes for Maintenance on September 6
What changes today? According to the maintenance notes, work will continue on some issues today and a new event will be introduced. This is what the official change log states:
The new clothing event of Season 3, Last Resort, starts
A problem was fixed that allowed “Apex Predator” buff to stack when re-equipping different parts of the “Hunter’s Fury” gear set
The description of the SMG talent “Unwavering” has been updated to better reflect its function
A problem was fixed that allowed players to become rogue without being marked accordingly
In Pokémon GO, the Spotlight Hour starts tonight, on October 6th, featuring a special Hat Pikachu. It looks like this will be one of the rarest Shinies in the game.
What is a Spotlight Hour? Such an event takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. It highlights a special Pokémon for one hour. A bonus completes the event.
This week, a special Hat Pikachu is in the spotlight. It wears a cap that it has never had before.
All info about the Spotlight Hour with Pikachu
When does it start? The event starts at 6:00 PM local time and runs for exactly one hour until 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? During the hour, Pikachu wearing the World Cup cap will appear everywhere. In addition, there will be double XP for catching Pokémon.
Is the Pikachu available as shiny? Yes! Some trainers from New Zealand and Australia report that you can catch Pikachu with this cap as shiny.
How rare will the new shiny be: This Pikachu is likely to be one of the rarest shinies in Pokémon GO. So far, the Pikachu with the World Cup cap does not exist, and it looks like it will only appear for this one hour.
The shiny will be available to each trainer for exactly one hour. Since it is time-restricted, the shiny will be extremely rare later on.
It remains to be seen whether Pikachu with this cap will return. Until then, the shiny will be very rare.
What’s next? In October, there are still some exciting spotlight hours waiting for you. Next week, the next Hat Pikachu will follow.
Additionally, there are many events awaiting you in October. The highlight is probably the Halloween event at the end of the month. A new raid boss and other exciting bonuses are in store for you.
There is still a lot to do in October!
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Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox, considers the PS5 and Xbox Series X to be the most significant leap in console history. However, he also explains why buyers might not notice it immediately, as the real next-gen games will come later.
Who is speaking? Randy Pitchford is the head of Gearbox Software. Gearbox Software has developed games such as the shooter Borderlands 3, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3, and Duke Nukem 3D.
What he says: Pitchford spoke with Gamespot in an interview about Borderlands 3 and the next-gen consoles. He also mentioned that the Xbox Series X and PS5 represent a tremendous leap for gaming:
The leap with the PS5 and Xbox Series X is the biggest leap I have ever seen in the history of console generations. I mean the leap from 2D to 3D as well. It will change the way we think about every one of our experiences.
Randy Pitchford, Head of Gearbox
However, he stated that this might not be immediately apparent at the launch of the new consoles, as there are many old games that will also be available for the new consoles upon the release of the Xbox Series X and PS5:
To be honest, there are a lot of ports and games that are already [available] on existing platforms that are being redeveloped for these new platforms.
Randy Pitchford, Head of Gearbox
All the important launch titles for the Xbox Series X and PS5 can be found here:
When were the first 3D games? With the release of the PlayStation 1 (September 29, 1995 in Europe) and the later Nintendo 64 (March 1, 1997 in Europe), real 3D graphics made their way to consoles for the first time.
Before that, consoles required a special graphics chip to bring comparable 3D graphics to the screen. This was relatively expensive for players. For game consoles, this 3D technology was a tremendous innovation that benefited the devices and players in the long term (via Heise.de).
What supports a big leap? For Pitchford, the leap of the Xbox Series X and PS5 is even greater than the leap to the 3D technology at that time.
However, we may only truly feel this in the coming years.
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Will other games receive an upgrade? By the way, Borderlands 3 is not the only game that is getting a free upgrade for the PS5. Here we list the games that are getting a free upgrade to the PS5.
And not just the PS5 offers such upgrades. The Xbox Series X does as well. Here, the free upgrade is called “Smart Delivery”. This way, you can play the games you purchase on the latest generation. Because no matter which version of the game you buy, you always have access to the best version of that game, regardless of the hardware.
The featured image is from the official website of Gearbox Software.
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The operator Ghost has been trying to clarify the events before the evacuation of Verdansk since the launch of Call of Duty: Warzone and sends you on Intel missions with Season 6. Here are the locations of the intel for the mission “Secret Paths”.
What are Intel missions? These are small story missions that you can check in the Challenges tab of the menu in Call of Duty: Warzone. Under the “Missions” section, you can find the “Intel” tab on the far right. With the start of Season 6, there is also a “Secret Mission” for you.
Ghost sends you on a scavenger hunt through the Warzone city of Verdansk to clarify the events before the evacuation and to understand the schemes of the bad guys.
For the tasks of Season 6 Part 1, you need to collect a total of 6 Intels and can quickly earn 37,500 experience points. To help you not search for the Intels of the “Secret Paths” mission alone, here are the locations and tips to assist you in completing the tasks. You can find the solutions to the other Intel missions here:
Ghost sends you on a small story mission through Verdansk.
This is how you complete the 7 steps of the Intel mission in CoD Warzone
Tips: Before you start, check the notes in the tasks. There are reports that the mission only counts correctly once you have taken a look at the note.
You can only complete one Intel from the mission per match and can only finish the next step in a new round. However, it is possible to collect data from other Intel missions in one round. For example, if you have not yet completed Season 5 Part 3, you can also check off a data package from that mission.
It’s best to complete the mission in the “Plunder” mode or “Blood Money”. Here you can respawn repeatedly and have many more attempts per match. If you are in a team, each of you must collect the data on your own.
Attention Bug: There are frequent reports that players cannot pick up some Intels. If you are affected, currently there is nothing you can do and you have to hope for a patch.
1. Find the location from Ghost’s message
Reward: 2,500 experience points
This is how you solve the task: Land north of the hospital and head towards the train tracks. Here, the loot train goes into a tunnel, and to the left at the entrance, you will find Ghost’s gold coin on some wooden boards, along with the first intel.
This is how you solve the task: The next Intel data can be found in the subway station “Barakett Shopping District,” which you will find southwest of the fairground. West of Downtown, you will see 2 canal bridges, and the southern of the two is very close to the fairground including the Ferris wheel.
Enter the station through the main entrance and take the passage immediately to the left. Follow the stairs down and go straight ahead. At the bottom, you will see a door opposite your position. Go into the room with the door, and at the terminal there, you can take the 2nd intel.
This is how you solve the task: This time you are going back to the subway, this time to the station “Verdansk Center” east of the stadium. Follow the same path as in the last point: Passage left, down, through the door opposite and in the corner on the right, you will find the intel on a desk.
4. A delivery from the radiological laboratory has arrived
Reward: 5,000 experience points
This is how you solve the task: Now, you go back to the area near the hospital. Fly to the clinic from the north and past the large hospital. Below the heliport, you will see a ledge with some windows. Land on the ledge and jump through the far left window. You will see a trash can in front of you. Suppress your disgust and dig out the 4th intel from the trash.
This is how you solve the task: Number 5 can be found in Korvnik Farmland. Look in the northern part of the farm, southeast of the stadium. Enter from the south into the largest barn here, and on the ground floor, you can operate a keypad quite precisely in the middle of the building. The code is provided by the note of the intel:
49 28 51 63
Step in, and the penultimate intel is waiting for you on the lamp on the left.
This is how you solve the task: The last data is hidden in the vault of the bank of Verdansk. Run from the northeast into the money house, which is found south of the parliament. Stick to the right and take the door opposite the entrance. After one staircase, you will be in front of the large vault door. Behind the left at the lockers, you will find the last intel.
This is how you solve the task: For the last task, you do not need to do anything more. Ghost is so satisfied with you that he rewards you with the final 5,000 XP without further tasks, and the Intel mission “Secret Paths” is completed.
If you want to watch it all again in videos, check out the German YouTuber “Saesh”. In less than 4 minutes, he shows you all the Intels in a fast-paced manner. We are embedding the video here for you:
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The small “story campaign” of the Warzone provides insights into the events surrounding the attack on Verdansk and brings a lot of experience points. It can be a nice change from the sweaty battle royale where you hunt with the best weapons of the Warzone for enemies. Sometimes, that feels good.
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Bots are a problem in MMORPGs and are usually not allowed. Nevertheless, the tools are booming. Jagex has taken very strict measures against the developers of the two largest bots in RuneScape .
Which bots are involved? In RuneScape, quite a few players are using RSBot and Powerbot. Through these bots, players can bypass grinding and farm a lot of gold, for example. At the next level, some sell this gold. This naturally affects the economy of the MMORPG.
Using or offering bots, as well as selling gold, is prohibited in RuneScape.
Bots ruin the gaming experience for others in RuneScape.
A blow against botters in RuneScape
How did Jagex take action against the bot developers? Instead of pursuing every single violation by players, which would certainly have taken an extremely long time and likely been a fight against windmills, Jagex hired a lawyer.
In a court case, the developers of RSBot and Powerbot were sued. The websites must be taken offline permanently. Essentially, it is no longer possible to officially offer the bots.
We are pleased to inform you that following a court case, RSBot and the Powerbot website will be permanently closed from midnight on October 3, 2020. We are taking a zero-tolerance approach, both in and out of the game, toward bot users, developers, and gold sellers. Simply put, we will never tolerate cheating in our games.
Developers of RuneScape
This shows the team how important RuneScape is to them, even though work is already being done on a new next-gen MMORPG.
What does this mean for MMORPGs? You can tell that developers of online games are undergoing a rethink. Instead of going after users of bots or cheats, studios are striking against the developers of these tools.
How do players respond to this? The honest players of the MMORPG RuneScape, one of the oldest online role-playing games ever, are pleased with this step. However, there are also concerns that the actual reason for using bots is still present in the game, and therefore further such tools may follow.
Transcendent writes in the official RuneScape forum: “If Jagex could just make the game less grindy… I’m glad they’re closing bot sites and I’ve never understood why bots are used by anyone, but I don’t have the time or patience to grind like I used to. So I haven’t played much in the last few months. Lately, I prefer games where I don’t have to grind levels anymore.”
Corder says: “Reading this made my day. I’m glad action is being taken against the providers.”
Aussie Nanny explains that the problem is bigger: “You just have to visit Arc-Cache sites, you’ll find a lot of bots there. I see them everywhere in my world. But I’m glad that something is being done about it. Thank you, Jagex.”
What do you think about studios like Jagex taking action against bot developers? Do you believe this is an effective method?
On October 2, Star Wars: Squadrons was released and some gaming websites have since published their reviews. On Metacritic, the game currently has a score of 81/100. But what exactly do the reviews praise and criticize? We at MeinMMO provide you with an overview.
What is Star Wars: Squadrons? The new game focuses on space battles from a first-person perspective, which can also be played in VR. There is a single-player mode with a lot of politics and story, as well as a multiplayer mode where you can fight in fast-paced 5v5 battles.
The battles take place after Episode 6, Return of the Jedi. You can choose to fight for the Rebels or the slowly decaying Galactic Empire. Additionally, you are supposed to build your own starfighters, improve them with engines and weapons, and change their appearance with paint jobs.
What do the reviews on Metacritic say? Three days after release, there are 21 critic reviews for the PC version. They lead to a score of 81, with the best review giving a 90 and the worst a 70.
For the console version, there are separate reviews. On PS4, there are 12 tests, resulting in a score of 78. On Xbox One, there is also a score of 81 from 5 reviews.
All reviews for Star Wars: Squadrons at a glance
We have compiled the PC reviews from the 10 most well-known sites for you:
PCGamesN – 9/10 (90 points on Metacritic)
Windows Central – 4.5/5 (90 points on Metacritic)
IGN Italia – 8.8/10 (88 points on Metacritic)
PCGamer – 83/100
Game Informer – 8.25/10 (83 points on Metacritic)
Eurogamer Italy – 8/10 (80 points on Metacritic)
Jeuxvideo – 16/20 (80 points on Metacritic)
VG247 – 4/5 stars (80 points on Metacritic)
USGamer – 4/5 (80 points on Metacritic)
Gamerevolution – 3.5/5 (70 points on Metacritic)
How do the ratings look in Germany? In Germany, only a few publications have published a review including a rating so far:
Playfront – 8.5/10
GameStar – 83/100
However, Golem stated that the impression was very positive
GIGA also describes the game as good but refrains from a rating until the multiplayer has been thoroughly tested
You pilot a spaceship in the war between Empire and Rebels.
What do critics say about the game?
Here’s what the ratings on Metacritic say: We summarize some of the ratings for you here. The strong and complex gameplay, the spaceships, and the reasonable price, after all, you only pay between 30 and 40 Euros, are praised.
However, criticism is directed at the boring and predictable campaign, as well as the graphics of the game. The (still) lack of variety in multiplayer is also seen as a negative aspect by some reviews.
Ultimately, it is exactly what defines this game. The online gameplay has always been at the center since the moment it was first advertised. It is an exciting space combat game that rivals many experiences I’ve had in Elite Dangerous – with the bonus of being played in one of the most iconic science fiction franchises of all time.
If space combat is your thing, you must own this game.
“Excellently staged space action with a surprisingly fun single-player campaign and somewhat thin multiplayer” – GameStar
Instead, I still get to fiddle with my energy levels here, switch the components of large ships, and target attacks, get to customize my ship’s loadouts, and I even get a cool new powerslide maneuver.
Star Wars: Tokyo Drift! What surprises me the most, however, is the single-player campaign. Okay, the beginning is a bit lame, there’s a bit too much pausing, explaining, and guiding, but when it really gets going, it plays much better than I had hoped!
The multiplayer, on the other hand, is okay, but for me, it’s not a revelation […]. At least, I think the dogfights are great, even if I’ll probably play them only occasionally in a few quick rounds in between […].
I want this game to be critically successful! Squadrons is great, looks fantastic, and is a lot of fun, but I want more! More ships, more variety, more multiplayer modes, campaign expansions! Please do more with it!
“Multiplayer delivers great thrills, while single-player misses its mark” – Gameinformer
The single-player of Squadrons may fizzle out like a faulty hyperdrive motivator, but the multiplayer mode impresses time and time again and is worth the price alone.
Flying in formation with a group of friends put a smile on my face, and that was just the calm before the storm. When the lasers start flying, the multiplayer squad is nothing less than an exciting and great skill test that challenges players to be clever in the cockpit to outsmart opponents.
Considering how enjoyable it is to fly an X-Wing or TIE Fighter, this is a multiplayer experience I will keep coming back to, even if EA does not support it with new content. It’s simply fun to play and offers something different compared to most competitive games today.
Star Wars: Squadrons is already playable for everyone. What are your experiences with the title? And how do you see the multiplayer in the long run?
In Pokémon GO, a mysterious raid boss is set to appear for the Halloween event 2020. We present to you 5 candidates who could fit this role.
This has been announced: The Halloween event 2020 has already been announced, but no details have been provided. Concerning the legendary Pokémon, it was only stated that information about the special raid boss that can be challenged over Halloween will be available soon.
We’ve taken a peek into the crystal ball and present to you 5 monsters that could appear as a raid boss for Halloween.
5 Raid Bosses that Fit Halloween
What is taken into consideration here? In recent years, there have been special raid bosses on Halloween. They were always of the Ghost or Dark type. This is fitting, as creepy Pokémon also appeared otherwise.
This is what we’ve also considered in the outlook. You will find older monsters here, but also Pokémon that have never existed before.
Additionally, the altered form can also be Shiny. It would thus be an interesting Pokémon for Shiny hunters.
What speaks against it? Starting Friday, we will find the original form of Giratina in raids. It is the better form for raids and gym battles and is more popular among many trainers. While experiencing a highlight already before Halloween, there would then be the “worse” form for Halloween.
It is also questionable whether Niantic would then release both Giratina forms consecutively.
Darkrai
What speaks for it? Darkrai first appeared in raids for Halloween in 2019. The monster was the first mysterious Pokémon in Level 5 raids at that time. It could make its comeback this Halloween.
What speaks against it? Here, too, Niantic would just be rehashing old content. Many players already have Shiny Darkrai, and some trainers expect a new raid boss for Halloween.
Darkrai would thus not fit into this role. If Niantic really aims for something new, Darkrai would be out.
Arceus
What speaks for it? Arceus is a mysterious Pokémon from the 4th generation and has not been in the game yet. Therefore, it would be a completely new Pokémon.
Additionally, Arceus can assume the Ghost or Dark types. It could thus be introduced as a “creepy” Pokémon for Halloween.
What speaks against it? Arceus is not inherently a suitable Pokémon for Halloween. While it can assume the Ghost and Dark types, it can also take on other types. If one is searching for a creepy Pokémon, Arceus might not be the right choice.
Yveltal
What speaks for it? Yveltal could be the first legendary Pokémon from the 6th generation. It is of the Dark and Flying types. According to the Pokémon story, Yveltal drains the energy from other living beings – that sounds creepy and thus perfect for Halloween.
Additionally, Niantic announced Gen 6 last summer, but nothing has happened yet. Halloween has always brought new Ghost and Dark Pokémon into the game over the last years. Yveltal would thus fit perfectly.
What speaks against it? After all, it is a new Pokémon, and one must always wonder whether Niantic truly plans to release Gen 6 so soon. After all, there are still missing Pokémon from Gen 5. They would effectively be skipped.
Hoopa
What speaks for it? Hoopa is a similar case to Darkrai in 2019. It is a mysterious Pokémon of the Ghost and Psychic types and is from the 6th generation. This year, a mysterious boss could again be introduced for Halloween – as it worked well with Darkrai.
Moreover, it seems to fit the type best. Ghost Pokémon are the heart of the Halloween event. Hoopa would fit perfectly.
What speaks against it? So far, only Darkrai has been a mysterious Pokémon directly in the raids. Deoxys, for example, appeared months earlier as an EX raid boss, and other mysterious Pokémon were only available through special research.
For Hoopa, Niantic would again have to make an exception. It remains questionable whether that will actually happen.
Today, the Halloween event Festival of the Lost 2020 starts in Destiny 2, marking the last new content before the Fall expansion Beyond Light. Are you in, or is there nothing left that excites you before Beyond Light?
Here’s what’s happening in Destiny 2 starting today: Today, October 6, a new event begins in Destiny 2 after the Weekly Reset at 7:00 PM – the Festival of the Lost.
This is the last major content for Guardians in the context of the extended Season of Arrivals. Other than possibly a climax of the seasonal story and a transition to Season 12 or Beyond Light (maybe again in the form of a live event), Season 11 probably won’t have any more new content to offer.
In short: This is the last content drop designed to keep you entertained over the next 4 weeks. Whether it will succeed is unclear, as players have mixed feelings about the event.
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What exactly is the Festival of the Lost? This festival is the traditional Halloween celebration held annually in Destiny 2.
The Festival of the Lost has its roots in Destiny 1 and is held in honor of fallen Guardians. Survivors gather in the Tower to remember their loved ones, friends, and comrades who gave their lives in the great fight. The festival serves to reflect and remember what one is actually fighting for and standing up for as a Guardian.
Aside from a festively decorated Tower with candles, pumpkins, and colorful lanterns, special quests, a spooky activity, and various thematically inspired rewards await you during the event.
What’s next for Destiny 2? The Festival of the Lost ends on November 3. Exactly one week later, on October 10, 2020, the next big chapter of Destiny 2 launches – the new expansion Beyond Light.
What are players saying about the Halloween event 2020? The Festival of the Lost is currently being discussed by some Guardians.
On one side, there are many players who say: Reheated, old stuff. Nothing new for years. Should this event seriously provide entertainment until Beyond Light?
On the other hand, there are also players who are looking forward to the event. For some, it’s the first Halloween celebration in Destiny. Others find the associated atmosphere cool. Again, others are particularly looking forward to the armor ornaments and other cosmetics this year. Because they really look quite appealing this time.
Are you participating in the Festival of the Lost 2020? But what do you think? What do you think so far of the Halloween event of Destiny 2 in 2020? Are you definitely in or has the festival (by now) left you completely cold? Let us know in our poll.
Keep in mind, you only have one answer option. Thank you for participating and your time.
By the way, feel free to share your opinion on the Festival of the Lost 2020 with us and other readers in the comments as well. And here’s what you should get done today before the event starts: You should grab the Halloween weapons now – Here’s how it works
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Even some Blizzard employees want the 2nd Warcraft movie – featuring “Witcher” Henry Cavill in the lead role. Will it happen?
Since the release of the Warcraft movie, a few years have passed. Although fans enjoyed the film, it wasn’t a major financial success. Many believed that the Arthas story would have fit much better into a movie than the first Horde attack on Azeroth. However, some dream of an adaptation of Arthas – and long for “Witcher” actor Henry Cavill in this role.
This image is a topic of discussion: The image shows one of the most famous poses of Arthas, from the opening cinematic of “Wrath of the Lich King”. Arthas raises the blade Frostmourne and prepares to free an undead dragon from the ice. Instead of the crown of the Lich King, however, Henry Cavill’s head is visible, edited into the scene.
The image was created by Claymore and then shared on the WoW Reddit. It aims to illustrate how well Henry Cavill would look in the role of Arthas Menethil. Apparently, many players were quite enthusiastic about it, as the post received more than 17,000 upvotes.
Cavill not only looks good for the role. He is also an avid Warcraft fan who nearly missed his role as Superman because he was in a WoW raid at the time his agent called.
This is how Blizzard responds: In the meantime, the image and the associated idea have also reached some Blizzard employees. They are also quite enthusiastic and discuss it on Twitter.
Anne Stickney, one of the associate narrative designers of WoW, spoke on Twitter about Henry Cavill in new images for the 2nd season of “The Witcher”. She jokingly asked if it was “a bit warm in here”. Later, she added that she could easily imagine Cavill saying, “This whole city must be purged” – one of Arthas’ most famous lines.
Christie Golden was long “just” the author of several Warcraft novels, but now works permanently at Blizzard. She responded and stated that she was “on the Arthas train” – a clear reference to the above Arthas image.
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Chris Metzen may not hold a high position at Blizzard anymore, but he was responsible for story development in the past. He still keeps in touch with Blizzard, as he lends his voice to the orc Thrall in the English original. He also stated that Cavill would be a pretty fitting casting for Arthas.
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Will there be another movie? Whether another Warcraft movie will be released remains uncertain. At the time, the chances seemed rather slim. However, new rumors keep surfacing that Blizzard wants to take another shot. Especially the Arthas story is desired by fans – and such reactions from Blizzard only fuel the rumors further.
Whether such a movie will really ever become a reality remains to be seen. It would certainly be exciting to see if the “Witcher” could also shine as Arthas Menethil on his journey to the Lich King.
EVE Online is referred to by some as “Excel in space.” With an update, this is even true, as the 3D graphics can now be completely removed.
What does this update bring? It is now possible to turn off the 3D component of the game. This means you will only see the text and the user interface. Where the game usually takes place and you see the spaceships flying in space, there is now a black area.
This is what EVE Online looks like with 3D graphics turned off.
What exactly does it bring? EVE Online particularly struggles with severe performance issues during large battles like in the current World War Bee 2. To ensure the game remains playable in extreme situations, there is something called “time dilation.” Firing weapons or the movements of ships occur at a slower pace to ensure that the server does not crash under the load. The fights, therefore, essentially unfold in slow motion.
However, this does not always help. There are battles involving thousands of players that are so massive that essentially only a slideshow is visible. The number of ships and explosions naturally affects not only the servers of EVE Online but also the players’ PCs. Additionally, new records with even more ships are always being attempted. This is where the new “tables in space” mode comes into play.
As there are no 3D graphics visible, one does not have to worry about the performance of the game anymore.
This is what EVE Online usually looks like.
A game without graphics
How does it work? If you notice that EVE Online’s performance is tanking – perhaps during a large fight – you simply turn off the 3D graphics. The screen will mostly be black, and you will operate solely through the UI and the text. This way, the space MMO can be played smoothly again.
Essentially, the text and UI provide you with everything you need to know. The 3D graphics are only for visualization. They are not truly necessary. Hence, EVE Online has the reputation of being “Excel in space.”
Who uses this? The new mode is especially intended for those who play more than one account in EVE Online via multiboxing and run multiple game clients on one PC.
How do the developers explain the mode? EVE’s Brand Director, CCP Goodfella, writes about the UI-Only mode:
As the war in EVE has reached a turning point, now is a good time to add the ultimate performance boost option – a feature often requested by our hardcore players. Of course, this option is only intended for the most extreme situations. But as we all know, EVE is all about extreme situations, and with the war raging, every frame counts. We look forward to being surprised by the creative ways this feature will be utilized by our community!
CCP Goodfella, Brand Director CCP Games
What do you think of this new mode? Would you play EVE Online like this?
Zenimax Online, the developer studio behind the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One), is working on a new game. And job postings reveal that it is likely an MMO.
What do the job postings reveal? Several employees are currently being sought at Zenimax Online. Each job posting for the new project states that applicants must either have experience with MMOs and RPGs, enjoy playing MMOs, or have experience developing “Games as a Service” games.
This indicates that the new game from the developer studio will likely be an MMO.
In addition to ESO, Zenimax Online is working on another MMO(RPG).
What kind of game can we expect?
What else do we know about this game?Last year, Matt Firor from Zenimax Online revealed that it is a AAA title of a new brand. So it is not The Elder Scrolls Online 2, and the project is also not set in the Fallout universe.
Is it Starfield? While Starfield is a new brand, it is being developed by Bethesda and not by Zenimax Online. Additionally, Bethesda stated that Starfield is a single-player RPG.
This does not rule out a multiplayer mode, but Bethesda announced Starfield at E3 2018 to reassure single-player fans after the reveal of the multiplayer game Fallout 76 and to assure them that something is still coming for them.
However, it is conceivable that Zenimax Online is developing an MMO spin-off of Starfield. So an additional game in the same universe, similar to what is the case with The Elder Scrolls Online.
Starfield as a science fiction scenario offers not only something new, which deviates from the fantasy world of ESO and the post-apocalyptic setting of Fallout 76, the scenario is quite untapped in the MMO genre and opens up many possibilities.
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What else could it be? We know from the job postings that an MMO is likely expected. Furthermore, it is conceivable that it will be an MMORPG since employees with experience in the RPG sector are being sought.
That we will get another fantasy MMORPG is rather unlikely, as that would put Zenimax Online in competition with the still very successful ESO.
Therefore, a science fiction scenario makes sense. Perhaps we can expect a kind of loot shooter in the style of Destiny. A contemporary setting like in The Division would also be conceivable.
The fact is, Zenimax Online is currently looking for new employees for a large game in a new brand that will apparently be an MMO(RPG).
What type of game would you like? Do you think it will be an MMORPG in a science fiction scenario?
In Call of Duty: Warzone a player pulled off an extreme lucky shot taking out an entire enemy team. They were so confused about their sudden demise that they reported the shooter as a cheater. However, a detailed analysis revealed what really happened. Read it here on MeinMMO.
What happened? In Season 6 of Call of Duty: Warzone, the sniper-weapons are the big hit. It is therefore even more common to be killed from a long distance. For instance, a player with the nickname MegasHvalur demonstrated in a clip on reddit how he lays in wait with the HDR in Warzone and targets a group of enemies.
His view was obstructed by trees, yet he attempted to take a sniper shot at the enemies. He shot and was quite surprised, as suddenly his HUD was flooded with success messages like “One Shot, One Kill”, “Quad Feed”, and “Bloodthirsty”. And indeed, he suddenly had 4 new kills on his account.
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So MegasHvalur eliminated 4 heavily armed foes with a single shot. How is that possible and was it done fairly?
4-man kill with one shot was a lucky shot, not cheating
Here is the background: The victims of the action were initially shocked. One of the slain immediately sent a report due to suspected cheating. No one can be that good at shooting that all 4 squad members go down at the same time.
However, one of the users re-checked everything using Nvidia Shadowplay and discovered the truth. The player commented in the reddit thread and shared the story from his perspective.
There was no cheat or hack at work. Rather, it was a soulless ammo crate that was to blame. It was deployed just as the bullet was fired by MegasHvalur.
When you let ammo crates explode, sniping becomes even more rewarding.
The projectile hit the crate and caused the ammunition to detonate. Since the entire team had already greedily gathered around the crate with munition, it blew everyone up and killed the whole team. Instead of continuing to insult the shooter as a cheater, they paid him respect. It was simply a mix of extreme luck on the shooter’s part and terrible luck for the victims.
So now you know: ammo crates are not your friends; they can bite you hard in the back when they explode. You can find more tips for snipers and sneaky snipers here with us on MeinMMO. Just follow our eight tips for dealing with sniper rifles.
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What is it about? Through the Battle.net shop, it is possible to make players on the friends list happy. Those who are generous can gift games like WoW: Shadowlands to friends. They then receive the game as a gift credited to their account.
Shadowlands could be gifted – and is now reclaimable.
The problem: The gifting friends can now, weeks or even months after the gifting, undo it. The purchased Shadowlands can be canceled, causing the friend to lose the game again.
Why is this? The reason for this is likely due to the legal provisions in some countries. Making a refund not possible after a promoted release date has not been met is likely to cause problems especially in Europe. Since the “gifters” in this scenario are also the buyers, they must be granted the opportunity for a return – even if they digitally handed over the game directly as a gift.
An absurd situation that only works in the digital space. That this is the case was confirmed by a Game Master. A player had Shadowlands taken away in exactly this way.
A GM confirmed that the “givers” can reclaim their gift – without the recipient knowing about it. Image source: reddit.com/r/wow
What are the consequences? The consequences for the recipient are obvious. On the one hand, they no longer have a copy of Shadowlands and will not be able to play the expansion at release. If the gifted version also included a character boost or other bonuses, these will also be removed. A boosted character can thus become unplayable and requires a new boost to be usable again.
Not to mention that you will appear as a bad friend if you “reclaim” once gifted games in this way. But you probably already know that.
