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These 17 exclusive games are waiting for you on the Xbox Series X and PC

Jürgen Horn 30. September 2020 Reading time 7 minutes

The upcoming consoles Xbox Series X and S will offer a slew of games that will exclusively be available on these devices and on PC. Here on MeinMMO, you will find out which games will initially be released only for Microsoft’s systems.

What are exclusive titles? This term refers to games that are only released on a specific platform. Especially the PlayStation has often offered special gems in the past, such as “The Last of Us” and “God of War”.

But the upcoming Xbox Series X as well as the smaller Series S will also offer a form of exclusive titles, albeit somewhat differently than on the PS5.

Update: This article was revised on September 30, 2020, and updated with further information.

The exclusive titles for the Xbox Series X, Series S, and PC

What is special about Xbox exclusives? In fact, there are no pure Xbox exclusive titles on the new console. Microsoft sees the term “Xbox” more as a service than just a platform.

This is clearly demonstrated by the Game Pass. While it is called Xbox Game Pass, it provides access to a multitude of games that also run on PC and Android mobile devices via streaming. However, some titles are only available for the console or PC in the Game Pass.

You can see on the official Xbox page of Microsoft which games are included in the Game Pass. Here, you can also see which title is being released for which platform.

Thus, Microsoft relies much less on pure exclusive titles than, for example, Sony. Nevertheless, there will be more than a dozen games that will initially only come to Xbox consoles or Windows PCs.

However, it may well be that some games will later be released on other platforms besides Xbox or PC.

Halo Infinite

What is it? This game is intended to be a kind of reboot of the Halo series and is one of the major highlight games of the Xbox Series X. Halo Infinite is the successor to Halo 5: Guardians and the third part of the Reclaimer Saga. In the story, Master Chief is supposed to play an even more important role. But the shooter action will also not be shortcoming.

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When is the release? Halo Infinite was supposed to be launched with the new console Xbox Series X/S. However, in August 2020, the delay to 2021 was announced. When exactly the game will be released is still unclear.

How exclusive is the game? Although it was supposed to launch with Series X/S, Halo Infinite is also planned for PC, Steam, and even the old Xbox One. However, nothing is known about further releases.

Fable

What is it? This is a reboot of the popular Fable games. You can expect an original fantasy world with plenty of opportunities to express yourself. The developers this time are Playground Games, known for Forza Horizon.

Fable is known for giving you many opportunities to play freely in a humorous fantasy world. Since the last Fable was 10 years ago, this “reboot” is long overdue.

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When is the release? Unfortunately, there is still no information on the release of the game. However, it might come sometime in 2021.

How exclusive is the game? Since the Fable IP belongs to Microsoft, it is rather unlikely that this game will be released for platforms other than Xbox consoles or PC.

State of Decay 3

What is it? The zombie carnage goes into the third round with State of Decay. Here, too, you can look forward to plenty of undead and brutal action. Among other things, there are undead deer that come across particularly creepy in the trailer.

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When is the release? In July 2020, the developers stated that State of Decay 3 is still in early pre-production. It will likely take some time before the game is released.

How exclusive is the game? State of Decay 3 is published by Microsoft Game Studios. Therefore, it should initially be safely released on Xbox and PC.

Forza Motorsport

What is it? The next Forza title skips numbering and instead focuses on technical aspects. It is said to have 4k support, ray tracing, and wild racing at 60 frames per second.

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When is the release? This game is also still in early development and should take some time before it is released.

How exclusive is the game? Forza Motorsport is scheduled to be released on PC and Xbox Series X/S according to publisher Microsoft. However, it is primarily optimized for Series X.

Everwild

What is it? This is a beautiful adventure game in which you can explore a magical world. However, not much more is known about the game. The developers Rare are also the creators of the jovial Pirate MMO Sea of Thieves.

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When is the release? There is currently no information regarding the development status or release of Everwild.

How exclusive is the game? Publisher Microsoft has currently only announced Everwild for PC and Xbox Series X/S.

Avowed

What is it? This game is a nice fantasy role-playing game that you will play from a first-person perspective. Avowed is set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity and is supposed to play like a mix between Skyrim and Dragon Age.

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When is the release? Avowed is still far from finished and should be released no earlier than 2022.

How exclusive is the game? Avowed is published by Microsoft and is currently planned only for PC and Xbox Series X/S.

As Dusk Falls

What is it? This game is an interactive drama from the indie developer Interior/Night. You start in a story about two families in the southwestern USA. Throughout the game, you will uncover more and more elements of the tragic and dramatic story.

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When is the release? No further information is currently available regarding the release of the game.

How exclusive is the game? In addition to Series X/S, As Dusk Falls is also set to be released for PC and Xbox One.

Psychonauts 2

What is it? The long-awaited sequel to Psychonauts is a platformer with cute graphics. You play as a young psychonaut named Raz, who can penetrate the thoughts of others with his psychic powers.

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When is the release? Psychonauts 2 is expected to be released in 2021.

How exclusive is the game? Psychonauts 2 is set to be released on PC (including Steam), Xbox One, Series X/S, and even on PlayStation 4.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

What is it? S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is the eagerly awaited sequel to the iconic survival shooter. Once again, it goes into the “Zone” around the destroyed reactor of Chernobyl. But this time everything is bigger and set up as an open world. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be a temporary exclusive title for Xbox.

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When is the release? S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is expected to be released in 2021.

How exclusive is the game? Currently, only PC and Series X/S are planned as platforms. However, since the game will not be published by Microsoft, it could well have later releases on other platforms.

Tetris Effect Connected

What is it? This multiplayer Tetris game will at least be released as a time-limited exclusive for Xbox.

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When is the release? On November 10, 2020, the game will be available in time for the launch of the Xbox Series X/S.

How exclusive is the game? The game is available for Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and later from Q3 2021 also for PS4.

The Gunk

What is it? This is a creepy adventure-puzzle game. In space, you explore alien worlds where a mysterious black goo (Gunk) has appeared. The developer is Image and Form, known for the delightful Steamworld games.

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When is the release? The game is set to be released in September 2021.

How exclusive is the game? The Gunk is not directly published by Microsoft and could therefore also appear later on other platforms besides Xbox One, Series X/S, or PC.

The Medium

What is it? The Medium is a psychological horror game, featuring composers Akira Yamaoka and Arkadiusz Reikowski (Silent Hill). To make the eerie atmosphere even creepier, you frequently switch perspectives in the game.

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When is the release? The game is set to be released in December 2020.

How exclusive is the game? The Medium is initially set to be released only for PC and Xbox Series X/S. However, since the publisher is not Microsoft, there could potentially be further releases later on.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

What is it? Did you enjoy the Warhammer fantasy games from the Vermintide series? Then look forward to Darktide, because here it’s similar gameplay against monsters from the Warhammer 40,000 universe on Xbox. Once again, you and your teammates must eliminate wave after wave of disgusting creatures and complete the mission objective.

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When is the release? Darktide is expected to be released in 2021.

How exclusive is the game? Currently, releases on Series X/S, PC, and Steam are planned. However, publisher Fatshark might also release additional versions later.

CrossfireX

What is it? This tactical shooter is very similar to Counter Strike and is very popular in Asia. CrossfireX is the enhanced console version that will be released exclusively for Xbox. There will also be a single-player campaign.

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When is the release? CrossfireX is expected to be released in late 2020.

How exclusive is the game? Under publisher Microsoft, CrossfireX should initially be exclusive to the Xbox One and Series X/S platforms. Curiously, nothing is known about a PC version.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

What is it? The next installment of the award-winning Senua story will be exclusive to Xbox and PC. Once again, it’s about guiding the fate-affected warrior Senua through an intense and disturbing story. This time, the setting is Iceland and the plot promises another descent into the depths of madness.

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When is the release? The exact release date for Hellblade 2 is not known. Rumors suggest it might be in 2020.

How exclusive is the game? Publisher Microsoft has only confirmed Hellblade 2 for PC and Series X/S so far.

Scorn

What is it? Scorn is a super gross and creepy shooter game. The art style is strongly reminiscent of the biomechanical designs of artist H.R. Giger. Expect disgusting, disturbing objects and monsters that want to get you.

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When is the release? The horror trip Scorn is expected to be released in 2020.

How exclusive is the game? Currently, only a release for PC, Steam, and Series X/S is planned.

The Ascent

What is it? The Ascent is an action role-playing game set in a dystopian cyberpunk world. In the game, the namesake megacorporation has just collapsed and the consequences are anarchy and chaos. Therefore, you blast your way through hordes of enemies in the best Diablo manner with powerful weapons, optionally in coop.

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When is the release? The brutal shooting action is expected to be released in 2020.

How exclusive is the game? The Ascent is released for PC, Steam, Xbox One, and Series X/S.

Other possible exclusive titles

There could still be more exclusives: In addition to the titles mentioned above, which will definitely be exclusive to Xbox for the time being, other titles could be coming soon.

Due to the planned acquisition of the studio Bethesda with its franchises, certain Bethesda games could become exclusive to Xbox Series X or S as well as PC and skip platforms such as PlayStation. Particularly the planned top titles like Elder Scrolls VI or the role-playing game Starfield could potentially be more exclusive titles for Xbox Series X/S.

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Fortnite: The judge says Epic was simply “not honest” with Apple

Eilyn Rapp 30. September 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

The legal dispute between Epic Games and Apple regarding the online shooter Fortnite continues in court. The presiding judge now states that Epic has simply been “dishonest” in its actions against Apple. However, there is still no final judgment.

What is happening between Epic and Apple? After Epic Games had enabled the purchase of the in-game currency “V-Bucks” directly via update to bypass Apple’s App Store fees, Apple removed Fortnite from the store. Google followed suit.

Subsequently, Epic Games sued Apple and Google. A dispute ensued, in which Apple threatened to close all developer accounts of Epic developers and ultimately did so. This cut off developers from the iOS and Mac tools, leading to catastrophic consequences for games using the Unreal Engine. A court ruled that Apple had to restore access, but Fortnite remains excluded from the App Store.

According to Epic, this exclusion from the App Store has led to massive player count drops in Fortnite. Therefore, they requested the court to lift the ban from the Apple Store.

Not a good day for Epic

This is what the judge said about the situation: Although no verdict has yet been spoken as to how Fortnite and the App Store should proceed, harsh words were directed at Epic.

Essentially, it concerns the way Epic altered their game Fortnite to circumvent the App Store. Apple accused Epic of having stealthily introduced a new version of Fortnite via a hotfix, like a “Trojan horse,” to bypass Apple’s security measures. In this new version of Fortnite, players could then buy V-Bucks directly from Epic. This version was said to have been deployed late at night.

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers stated now according to CNN.com, Epic has simply not been honest with Apple when they introduced the update with direct V-Bucks purchasing.

You did something. You lied by simply not telling them. That is the security issue! There are a lot of people out there who see you as heroes for this action, but you were still not honest.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to Epic

Epic explained that they wanted to take action against the monopolist Apple, who takes 30% of the developers’ revenue. That would have been the original reason Epic enabled direct purchasing through Fortnite.

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However, Judge Gonzales Rogers sees Epic’s appeal a bit differently. She stated:

Closed platforms/systems have existed for decades. Nintendo has such a system. Sony has one. Microsoft has it too. What Apple is doing is not really different. It is difficult to simply ignore the economic system of the industry, which is exactly what you are asking me to do.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to Epic

Observers said that the hearing was “brutal” for Epic. The judge responded very skeptically to Epic’s arguments (via twitter).

There is still no ruling in this case. It also doesn’t look like a decision will follow soon: The judge mentioned that due to her schedule, a date in 2021 might be possible.

Not only Epic itself is affected by this situation, as all iOS Fortnite players still cannot update their game to the latest season. While most players are already evaluating a verdict on Season 4 in Fortnite, iOS players have not experienced it at all.

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EA reacts to recent backlash over FIFA 21 advertisement: “We take this very seriously”

Max Handwerk 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

A “FIFA Point” advertisement in a toy catalog caused a lot of trouble around FIFA 21. EA Sports has now commented on the situation.

What was the problem? A few days ago, an advertisement for FIFA 21 appeared, listing FIFA Points as a second step in playing FUT. This apparently appeared in a toy catalog of the UK retailer “Smyths Toys” – and was met with a furious reaction.

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The advertisement received a lot of feedback on Twitter and Reddit

It was heavily criticized that advertising for an optional in-game currency is made in a toy catalog aimed primarily at children. FIFA Points can only be purchased with real money and then exchanged for packs. From these, players can be drawn. However, getting strong players requires a lot of luck – or many packs. Past installments of the FIFA series have repeatedly shown this.

Many perceive this as a form of gambling; FIFA Points have been very controversial for a long time. In Belgium, for example, they were banned in 2019.

MeinMMO had contacted EA Sports to request a statement regarding the situation. EA Sports has now issued an official statement regarding the advertisement.

This is how EA responds to the massive criticism

In the statement regarding the situation, a spokesperson for EA addressed the criticism of the advertisement to MeinMMO:

“We take the responsibility we have in marketing EA games and experiences in channels viewed by children very seriously. Nevertheless, we are aware that the advertisement for FIFA Points has appeared in environments where it should not have appeared.”
EA statement in full (translated from English)

In the future, this should not happen again. EA announced a review of upcoming releases. In the case of Smyths, but also overall:

We have carefully worked with Smyths to ensure that this advertisement is not distributed in the remaining copies of their 2020 catalog. We have also conducted an immediate review of all future media placements and are working to ensure that each of our marketing efforts better reflects the responsibility we take for the experiences of our younger players.
EA statement in full (translated from English)

EA is therefore responding to the criticism from players. The issue of “responsibility” is repeatedly at the center of FIFA Points. Also, because large streamers attract attention with pack openings and spend a lot of money on Ultimate Team. Recently, an esports athlete named Tim Latka has spoken out, who now – for the sake of responsibility – wants to completely refrain from FIFA Points. Even though this puts him at a gameplay disadvantage.

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Genshin Impact has launched and is celebrated by many – What do you think of the Coop RPG?

Irina Moritz 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

Since September 27, the free co-op RPG Genshin Impact has been online and available to play. Have you tried it yet?

What is Genshin Impact? It is a free co-op RPG developed by the Chinese studio miHoYo. The game went online on the night of September 27 to 28 and is now being actively played and tested.

In the “Zelda: Breath of the Wild” inspired game, you can control over 20 different characters and also be supported by your friends in co-op mode. You can together:

Explore the vast world and its dungeons
Solve puzzles
Fight world bosses

So far, many player reactions to Genshin Impact have been mainly positive. We have summarized their first impressions for you in an article:

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The launch trailer for Genshin Impact shows plenty of gameplay

However, Genshin Impact is not a MMORPG. The multiplayer allows a group size of up to 4 characters. According to statements on reddit, it is also said that guests in co-op cannot loot monsters or open chests.

Furthermore, Genshin Impact is a so-called “Gacha game”. It not only includes a shop with cosmetic items, but also loot boxes where you can find new heroes and weapons. This is perceived as pay-to-win by some parts of the community.

In our article on this, you can read all the info about the Gacha system of Genshin Impact:

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But here it’s about you, the MeinMMO readers. So tell us: Have you been able to test Genshin Impact? What do you think of this pretty game? Share your experiences in solo and co-op modes in the comments.

How can I vote? You can cast your vote as always in the survey tool under the article. Each reader has exactly one vote, and once you have made your choice, you cannot undo it.

The survey ends on October 1.

Have fun voting!

If you’re still considering whether you should download Genshin Impact, then we have put together 6 useful pieces of information about the game.

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Today begins the only raid hour with Zapdos in Pokémon GO – Here’s what you need to know

Patrick Freese 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO today, on September 30, 2020, the only raid hour with the electric bird Zapdos begins. We will show you the best counters and what you need to know for the event this evening.

What is a raid hour? Once a week, every Wednesday evening, this one-hour event takes place. During this time, you will find a legendary level 5 raid at almost every gym in Pokémon GO.

This week’s event is all about Zapdos. Last week it was Articuno, and next week we expect Moltres in the raid hour. So, Zapdos will disappear again for an indefinite time.

Raid hour with Zapdos – Counters, Time, and Shinies

When does the raid hour start? It starts at the usual time at 6:00 PM local time. From about 7:00 PM, you will find Zapdos raids at many gyms.

The best counters against Zapdos: Here we list some strong Pokémon that will greatly help you in the battle against Zapdos.

Pokémon	Fast Attack	Charge Attack
(Shadow) Snorunt	Icicle Spear	Avalanche
Rampardos	Catapult	Stone Edge
(Shadow) Tyranitar	Catapult	Stone Edge
Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche
Rhyperior	Catapult	Stone Edge / Rock Wrecker
(Shadow) Mewtwo	Psychic Blade/ Confusion	Icy Wind
Terrakion	Catapult	Stone Edge
Groudon	Catapult	Stone Edge
Landorus	Rock Throw	Stone Edge
Golem	Rock Throw	Stone Edge

How many players should be used? Depending on Pokémon strength and trainer level, different group sizes are effective. If you are rather an average trainer, you should participate with 3 to 4 players per battle.

However, Zapdos can already be defeated with three players at level 25. In the linked article, you will also find more strong counters against the electric bird.

If you want to be quick and effective tonight, invite more trainers to the group. With 5 or more trainers, battles should take very little time, so you can complete as many raids as possible during the raid hour.

Shiny Zapdos – What does it look like?

That’s why it’s worth it: The raid hour is especially worthwhile today with Zapdos for shiny hunters who have not yet been able to catch the bird in its shiny form.

Shiny Zapdos has been available in Pokémon GO for a while. With its appearance in the raids, you now have another chance to catch it. In the following graphic, you can see the comparison between normal Zapdos and the shiny form. What are the chances of getting a Shiny Zapdos?

In the coming days, the game will change for you. The developers explain that some Corona bonuses in Pokémon GO will be removed – but 3 will remain forever. So you will need to walk again in the coming weeks for eggs.

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These pros were allowed to play FIFA 21 – 6 things that make it different

Max Handwerk 30. September 2020 Reading time 5 minutes

The FIFA professionals Cihan and Benny Ratzlaff thoroughly tested FIFA 21 in the beta. MeinMMO interviewed both of them and asked: What makes the game different from FIFA 20?

Here are the professionals: Cihan Yasarlar (27) is a professional FIFA player from the eSports agency eSports Reputation and is under contract with VfL Bochum. Over the past years, he has secured several titles, including winning the virtual Bundesliga and the ESL.

Benny Ratzlaff, on the other hand, is just at the beginning of his career. The 18-year-old is under contract with L4K eSports, plays for Team Paranoia, and is close to breaking into the virtual Bundesliga. He also knows the soccer field well from the real world: Until recently, he played for FC Energie Cottbus in the U17 Bundesliga, before a cruciate ligament tear prematurely ended his career.

Both players had the opportunity to test the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 21 in the beta. It should be emphasized that this is not the final FIFA 21 build, and the game may still change before release. Recently, EA Sports published a list of changes that are to be made before the release of FIFA 21.

Nevertheless, the two pros were able to observe several changes compared to FIFA 20. Since there is no demo this year, we at MeinMMO asked the pros: What makes FIFA 21 different from FIFA 20?

1. FUT in co-op is fun, but chaotic

FUT in online co-op: FIFA 21 offers several new features in Ultimate Team. This includes the ability to play Ultimate Team online in co-op. A feature that was well received by pro Benny: “I played a bit with a friend. As a change, it’s a very good mode,” says the pro, who adds: “It’s still a bit chaotic, it felt like every game ended 5-5.”

Particularly in defense, coordination needs some fine-tuning: “As an individual, you might have slight advantages in defense.”

2. Creative Runs could become important

With the new Creative Runs, players can influence the running paths of the passing player after a pass. According to Cihan, this could become a powerful gameplay element – once you get the hang of it: “The new feature is a bit complicated. I tested it a few times, and it’s still something to get used to,” says Cihan.

No wonder, as you control an additional player during the runs with the right stick: “You have to work at it. But I am really excited.” Benny used the feature mainly during attacks down the flanks: “I passed to the right-back and then ran through with the left-mid/right-mid. That works pretty well.” Once you have internalized the runs, completely new offensive possibilities arise. Also in our test the runs were extremely strong.

3. Players block strongly – too strong?

In defense, there are a lot of new block animations for defenders – maybe a bit too strong: “I have to say, it felt like I was in the opponent’s penalty area 50 times, and 48 times it was defended,” says Cihan. Defenders do a lot themselves when it comes to preventing shots at the last moment: “I managed to shoot, but it always got deflected or blocked. They definitely need to improve that.”

“Cihan is right about blocking,” agrees Benny: “Otherwise, defending has remained the same.” In AI defense, for example, both could not notice any significant differences.

4. Finally, headed goals again

In FIFA 20, it was almost impossible to score goals with headers from crosses. Running down the flanks and crossing the ball was therefore relatively unpopular and not very successful. That could change again in FIFA 21: “They improved the crosses, as well as the headers. So you can come from the flanks normally again,” reports Cihan from the beta.

Also, when you played the ball sharply into the middle (R1 + X), it was successful: “I played a lot down the wings, as the R1-X passes were very OP, especially when played sharply into the penalty area. In FIFA 20, the opponent just cleared the ball away.”

5. Which tricks are worth it in FIFA 21?

The “Drag Back” was an extremely powerful tool last year that many players used to outplay opponents and retain possession. It was one of the most important tricks in FIFA 20. And in FIFA 21? “The Drag Back has become much harder. They are not as effective as they were this year,” reports Benny.

This is also because the Drag Back could simply be performed with R1 in FIFA 20. But now the new dribbling technique “Agile Dribbling” is there: “The new dribbling takes some getting used to,” says Cihan: “I think the R1 dribbling is very effective in the penalty area, especially if you want to make a change of direction. Players like Messi will master that very well.” Close ball control is also possible – perfect if you’re under pressure and definitely don’t want to lose the ball.

Speaking of tricks: The 5-star skillers also seem to have been extremely powerful in the beta. Cihan illustrates this with the trick “Elastico”: “The Elasticos were really OP. If I had a 5-star skiller, I did it up to three times in a row and then scored the goal,” says Cihan: “This will probably become a very important skill move. Especially with Neymar and Mbappé, who execute it very quickly.” The ball roll is also strong again.

6. Pressing as a tactic is strong – but not all the time

Team pressing could become very popular again: “Team pressing was also OP. You barely had options to get out. The opponents pushed up completely,” reports Cihan. When the tactic is activated, players rush towards the opponent with the ball – as in FIFA 20, this was strong, but cost a lot of stamina. And in FIFA 21, there will be a limitation: “Now a limit runs out. I find that relatively good, because then you can’t constantly have team pressing on,” says Benny. A strong tactic, but one that cannot be played over 90 minutes.

Whether these points will be fully transferred from the beta to the finished game remains to be seen. However, both got a feel for the game in the end: “The game itself plays overall not too badly,” summarizes Cihan: “I felt that the players move better, and there are better running paths.”

He wants to make a final judgment only when the finished game is there: “I think they are not quite done with the game yet and will still invest time in the coming weeks.” Benny saw it quite similarly: “The first two weeks after release will be decisive. That’s when you’ll see which tactics and formations are the best.”

Anyone who is already eager to build a team for FUT 21 doesn’t have to wait much longer. The Web App for FIFA 21 is already on the starting blocks and will likely be released soon.

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CoD Warzone secretly introduces new rare OP killstreak with Season 6 – Here’s how to get it

Maik Schneider 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

Call of Duty: Warzone often brings some secret changes with larger updates that are not listed in the patch notes. This time, there’s a powerful killstreak included that has already been nerfed.

What’s going on in CoD? On Tuesday, September 29th, Season 6 was released for Call of Duty. It brought not only new content for Modern Warfare but also some fresh mechanics for the Battle Royale Warzone. Included are:

Additionally, players have now found a new killstreak called “Foresight” in English. This thing is absolutely “overpowered” (OP) because as soon as you use it, you get to see all the gas circles of the match. You know exactly where you can hide for the end game and you don’t need to complete a handful of recon contracts for it:

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What does the killstreak do exactly? It seems that it actually shows you all the gas circles of the match. Not just the circles until the last area starts moving. You can even see the super small circles, when the circle is slowly closing completely. That’s really strong, and if you find one of these streaks, don’t hesitate to use it right away. More about the circle mechanics and gas masks can be found here.

Is this confirmed and intended? The developers have already reacted to the discovery, showing that the item is indeed intended. In fact, it was nerfed in a small fix that the Infinity Ward developers deployed early this morning:

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The last point on their list states: “Foresight killstreak drop rate reduced.” The creators of CoD were probably getting it a bit too often from loot boxes.

Where can I get the OP item? According to current reports, you have a chance to find the killstreak in the bunkers of Verdansk. Here you usually find a lot of legendary crates and strong ground loot. Since there are many bunkers in Warzone and you can easily open a few of them every round, you should consider checking by one more often in the near future:

All Warzone bunkers – Where to find them, how to open them

But keep in mind: The item is designed to be a rare drop. So you won’t find one every match, and it’s unclear what the actual chance of getting the item is.

Are there other items that are similarly strong? Nothing really compares to this new killstreak powerhouse, but the secret items in the stadium can hold their own. In the locked rooms that can only be opened with the blue key cards, you also have a chance to find some amazing items:

Improved drone – Reveals all enemies on the map for 30 seconds with direction of movement
Durable gas mask – Protects you for 24 seconds from the gas, instead of just 12 seconds
Specialist perk – With this, you get all perks in your loadout, otherwise you can only select 3

This gives you a total of 4 items in Warzone that provide an outstanding advantage. The balancing of these gadgets is managed solely by the Warzone developers through their frequency. So don’t be disappointed if you don’t find one, but rather be happy if no one else is using it, and rely on the best weapons of Warzone.

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You should build unique, complex builds in Diablo 4 – This is how Blizzard aims to achieve it

Andreas Bertits 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard’s new hack ‘n slash Diablo 4 will allow you to create complex and unique builds with a new skill system.

What is the intention behind the system? The previous system felt too simplistic for testers. There simply wasn’t a real reason to spend skill points. Therefore, Blizzard decided to overhaul the system.

Every point you invest in the skill tree must now be well thought out. Because by distributing them, you create individual and unique heroes, respectively classes, that actually play differently.

A new skill system for Diablo 4

How does it work? The Sorceress, for example, has upgrades and nodes in her branches of the skill tree – which is represented as an actual tree. With a level-up, you can now spend skill points to learn new skills or improve existing ones. You then have to decide which direction you want to evolve in.

To do this, it is necessary to really think about which skills you want to have. Because it will not be possible to learn all of them. This leads to tough decisions. Every node is supposed to influence skills in different ways according to Blizzard.

By finding your way through the branches, you decide how powerful your hero becomes and which playstyle you prefer.

Our main goal here is to have a unique class-specific mechanic in Diablo 4. Our aim is to integrate as many unique, class-specific mechanics in Diablo IV as possible. This is because many players enjoy trying out different builds or classes, especially during the seasons.

We believe that unique class mechanics with different strengths and playstyles offer more fun in experimenting with different classes.
David Kim, Blizzard

Additionally, it is possible to use skills in multiple ways. For the Sorceress, the enchantment system comes into play here.

What does this enchantment system look like? You can place a skill such as “Meteor” in the active skill slot or in the enchantment slot.

As an active skill, “Meteor” allows you to summon a fireball from the sky that you essentially control. You indicate where the meteor should crash.

If the skill is in the enchantment slot, it will automatically trigger. The meteors then fall from the sky at certain intervals and hit random locations.

This way, you assemble unique builds. You need to choose carefully what you spend your skill points on in the skill tree and how you use that skill afterwards.

Do you want to bridge the wait for Diablo 4 with another action RPG? In the MeinMMO list of “11 games like Diablo – Who needs Diablo 4? Here are 11 current alternatives” we present interesting hack and slashes.

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Streamer reveals why he stays healthy while Twitch devours its stars

Schuhmann 30. September 2020 Reading time 4 minutes

The streamer Sebastian “Forsen” Fors is a veteran on Twitch and one of the major streamers there. But he maintains a different style. Now, the Swede explains why he is doing so well on Twitch while other big streamers like xQc or Dr Disrespect seem to suffer under the pressure: He simply doesn’t want to be successful.

This is the situation on Twitch: Many successful streamers on Twitch set goals and want to achieve something:

Streamers like xQc and summit1g are live for more than 10 hours every day, streaming without breaks, wanting to stay relevant on the platform

Streamers chase after “subscriptions.” They feel that if they are not live, they lose subscribers and, therefore, money. The stars want to maintain the success they currently have. Ninja once said, he was the “slave of the stream” and didn’t live at all
The streamers survey the market, diving into new titles like Valorant or Fall Guys that are trending, as there is great growth potential here. Those who discover the new games first can excite new viewers and become the star – just like the Swede Anomaly in Valorant.

This constant pressure to perform causes some streamers to burn out or lose it sometimes. Currently, the most popular Twitch streamer xQc recently announced on Twitter how he really feels. The constant criticism weighs heavily on xQc; he feels treated unfairly.

The streaming veteran summit1g once announced that he might quit Twitch because he is fed up with the channel full of fans who do not want what he wants. Later, he backtracked: He is just emotional, and such outbursts live on the channel shouldn’t be taken too seriously.

One of the most innovative streamers in recent years is Guy Beahm, who has portrayed himself as an artistic figure. But Dr Disrespect is in crisis after his Twitch ban, as everything he worked hard for collapsed overnight. The otherwise poised streamer seemed quite frustrated by the past months.

Dr Disrespect Shroud.v1 — Usually, the character Dr Disrespect is confident. However, the ban hits him hard.

If you don’t care about anything, you are free and have no boss

This is how Forsen deals with stress on Twitch: The Swede Forsen addresses exactly this phenomenon in a clip.

Someone asks him why he doesn’t try to “climb the streaming ladder”; why doesn’t he want to be the “best streamer.” Forsen replies:

“Because it doesn’t fulfill you. This type of job doesn’t satisfy you if you want to be successful in it. You’re better off doing what you feel like doing.
If you do what you want, no one is your boss. Your viewer count is not your boss, your sponsors are not, your damned viewers are not your boss – especially not them.
No one tells you what the hell you should do, that’s a blessing. Just look at the Twitter posts of big streamers with their anxiety disorders.”
Sebastian “Forsen” Fors

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Glossy influencer posts vs. shabby Twitter messages

This is also how it looks in practice: Apparently, Forsen has found a way to handle the pressure on Twitch that others feel: He simply doesn’t care.

An example:

Streamers like Ninja invest a lot of time into their “brand”, maintain their social media channels, comment on politics, make little videos and stage themselves and their private lives
The Twitter channel of Forsen mostly contains links to his stream with one-word comments like “Live” or “Super-Live”. Additionally, he says briefly if he can’t stream or if he needs tips for buying a TV. The posts seem quickly thrown together, almost a bit shabby compared to the glossy posts of “influencers”

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Social media maintenance in the style of Forsen.

The contrast is also evident in the streams themselves: While some female streamers perfectly illuminate themselves and present themselves well, smile at the chat and look as if they just came from the hairdresser, you see Forsen from a low angle with a bushy beard, gaming away, grumbling and mumbling, as if no one is watching him.

Forsen doesn’t care what is currently trending or what his viewers want and expect from him. He pulls himself away and does his own thing.

However, Forsen’s channel grew at a time when Twitch was still small and cozy. For many streamers today, the path to the top of Twitch seems to work through relentless grinding.

And grinding is also important for Forsen. When he is not banned from Twitch, he streams like clockwork between 5 and 6 hours a day: Last week on Twitch, he had 40 hours and 7 working days.

Like every other successful streamer, Forsen is regularly and at fixed times on Twitch. Even if he has no boss other than himself.

We at MeinMMO often report on how dangerous and demanding the environment of Twitch is for streamers: There are no time limits; only the streamer decides when to take time off, a break, or even a vacation. This leads many streamers to ruthless neglect everything outside their Twitch careers.

The successful Twitch streamer DansGaming once summed it up:

Streamer says Twitch demands huge sacrifices from him: “Lost everything”

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War in EVE Online burns 360,000€ in resources that players gathered over the years

Andreas Bertits 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The still raging war “World War Bee 2” in the space MMO EVE Online is consuming vast amounts of in-game currency ISK. Participants are losing much of what they have worked hard for over the years.

What’s it about? For around 12 weeks, the so-called “World War Bee 2” in the space MMO EVE Online has been raging. The focus is on a conflict between the two major alliances Legacy and The Imperium. It is about the ownership of territories, the expansion of the alliance, and revenge.

How is this war going? In the 12th week, there were again many battles. These have consumed resources worth around 20 billion ISK, the in-game currency of EVE Online. That equates to about 300 US dollars. That doesn’t sound like much. However, this conflict has been ongoing for now 12 weeks.

In total, a loss of resources amounting to around 23 trillion ISK has accumulated. This corresponds to about 350,000 euros.

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This is how battles during World War Bee 2 take place.

Is all this money really gone? The conversion of ISK into euros essentially serves to illustrate the value of resources such as ships and Keepstar stations. Most of this has been diligently earned by players and not bought with real money.

Nonetheless, it is of course a significant loss. It often takes years to accumulate resources worth billions and trillions of ISK.

What does this mean? Players of EVE Online accumulate resources over a long time and build fleets of ships or invest their earned currency in one of the expensive Keepstar stations – a kind of Death Star in the EVE universe. Then the saber-rattling begins. Often, it only results in threats or minor skirmishes. Occasionally, however, immense wars break out, as is the case with “World War Bee 2.”

Such wars quickly consume much of what participants have worked hard to accumulate over the years.

Therefore, such wars usually change the power dynamics of EVE Online. Entire alliances can disappear as they burn through all of their long-saved resources in the war.

This is how EVE Online is: EVE Online thrives on such stories and can always attract new players. Essentially, they anticipate that they can lose everything at any time. This risk constitutes a major part of the thrill. It can be compared to a casino. First, players accumulate money because things are going well, then they go all in and take the risk of losing everything. Or winning a lot.

These stories of gigantic wars, losses in the trillions, and the end of alliances excite not only EVE players but also gamers and especially MMO fans in general.

What do you think about the fact that EVE players are losing so much during the current war? Would that be exciting for you too?

If you want to learn more about this war in EVE Online, then read our interview with the EVE Online player Pandoralica.

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The download of Genshin Impact takes forever – a trick can help

Noah Struthoff 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The download of Genshin Impact on PC can take several hours. Players are now reporting that an old trick can speed up the download.

This is Genshin Impact: The cooperative RPG is free and currently delights players. One downside is the long download. Anyone wanting to play Genshin Impact on PC should plan enough time for the download. Depending on the internet connection, this can take several hours.

Numerous players are now reporting that they were able to speed up the download. They simply paused the download for a short time and then restarted it.

Old trick helps with faster download

This is what you need to do: If you start the download via the official Genshin Impact website, you can pause it momentarily. It will not abort or start over, but can simply be continued after pausing.

Some players claim that their download ran faster afterward. You can recognize the speed of the download under the bar. If it goes up a bit after multiple pauses, then the trick works for you too.

This is an old trick that experienced PC players have probably tried with numerous downloads. It seems to work for Genshin Impact.

This alternative exists: If the trick mentioned above doesn’t work for you, you can also go a bit further. Simply close the client and reopen it afterwards. Then, many players have reported that their MBytes/s increased significantly.

The progress of the download is not reset here either. So you can try it without any risk.

What you can still try: There’s also an alternative with a download manager. Players report that they have also reduced the download time with it.

However, this involves a bit more technology. On reddit, a user has explained in detail how to apply this trick.

This is what you need to keep in mind: These tricks do not work for every player. We ourselves have tried the trick and found no improvement.

In contrast, there are numerous reports that the download speed has increased enormously and the download was completed much faster. It’s definitely worth a try.

If you then start in Genshin Impact, you should check out the tier list. There we show you the best characters and their advantages.

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CoD Warzone stops cheat tool used by 20,000: “Great, until the ban”

Patrick Freese 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

A major ban wave has flooded the community of Call of Duty: Warzone. About 20,000 cheaters are said to have been banned from the game as a result. Among them is a streamer who claims his innocence.

What happened? Coinciding with the start of Season 6 in Call of Duty: Warzone, a major cheat program was detected. It was supposed to be “undetected” and not recognized by the game. Cheaters felt safe using it until they were caught off guard by the ban on Monday. As Vice.com reports, about 20,000 cheaters were banned. Among them is a college football player and a Twitch streamer.

According to insider reports to Vice, Twitch streamer Nick “Wagnificent” Wagner used the software EngineOwning. A cheat with subscription service.

Streamer says he is innocent

This is what the streamer says: On Twitter, the streamer announced on September 28, around the time of the ban wave, that he was wrongfully banned from Warzone. He would be a streamer who has thousands of viewers daily and is very upset.

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As Dexerto.com reports, the streamer published another tweet explaining that he had not cheated and that his good reputation is now at stake. However, the tweet has since been deleted.

It is quite possible that the streamer was banned by mistake. After a ban wave in July, Activision backtracked and lifted some bans.

But just because he streams for thousands of viewers does not mean he couldn’t be using cheats. Some programs offer to operate so stealthily that you can even stream with them.

Another Twitch streamer thought he was cheating completely secretly with hidden cheats in CS:GO. But a small detail betrayed him during the stream.

How banned players react:

In the forum of the cheat software itself, there is a thread called “Awesome, until the ban.” Players write there that the program worked really well until they got caught.

“I’ve been cheating in games for as long as I can remember. I got caught for the first time.”
“Does anyone know how hardware bans work and how to circumvent them? Asking for a friend.”
“Maybe a stupid question, but can you still use the bot?”
“Damn, I just got home and wanted to play Ground War and bam ‘This account has been banned’. And I still have 2 months on the paid subscription.”
“We knew the risks. It was great as long as it worked.”
“I pre-ordered Cold War for this account and now the account has been banned. Can I still not play Cold War?”
“I used a soft hack for just 10 games and now I got banned. Damn.”

What kind of program was that?

Aimbots, Wallhacks, and more: According to Dexerto, EngineOwning had over 50 different cheats for Warzone and Modern Warfare. Among them are well-known cheats like Aimbots, Wallhacks, and other settings that give users unfair advantages over honest players.

On the website of the cheat provider, as of now (September 30, 10:30 AM), no cheats for CoD MW 2019 can be purchased anymore. It is listed there under “detected” instead of “undetected” like with other games. They make it clear that the software has been compromised and can lead to bans.

Some Twitch streamers do not even want to hide that they use hacks. This streamer cheats live in front of an audience for 90 minutes in CoD Warzone.

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The PS5 will probably not be available in retail – Because Sony doesn’t want it

Benedikt Schlotmann 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The PS5 is already sold out, but those hoping to buy a console at Mediamarkt, Saturn, and other retailers upon release may be disappointed by a statement. Sony has likely instructed retailers not to offer devices.

The PlayStation 5 was completely sold out immediately after the pre-order started. A second wave of PS5 sales went just as chaotically as the first day.

By now, another hope of some fans has also been dashed, who had believed that they could at least snag a PS5 at retail on release day – similar to what happened with the release of the PlayStation 4 in November 2013.

For those frustrated with their loud PS4, we have tips on what to do about a noisy PS4.

Update 5.11.2020: Sony has now officially confirmed that the PS5 will not be officially available in retail. All sales will be conducted online on the release date.

PS5 design lying down — The PS5, shown lying down, is currently sold out everywhere.

Pre-order PS5 – you won’t find a PlayStation 5 in retail

Because those hoping to run into their Mediamarkt, Saturn, or Conrad on the release date of the PS5, on November 19, 2020, are likely to be unsuccessful. Gameswirtschaft explains that Sony has made it clear to retailers that there are no consoles for them:

Stores have been unambiguously instructed not to accept pre-orders from walk-in customers or to create waiting lists, as everything is going online, unlike with the Xbox Series X/S.
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Gameswirtschaft considers it “unlikely” that PS5 consoles will make it to stores. Whether this could also be due to Corona, preventing retailers from offering PS5 consoles in local markets, remains a rumor.

Pre-order PS5: Will there be a 3rd wave?

For those who haven’t been able to order a PlayStation 5 so far, a tweet from Sony might at least bring some hope. Before the second wave, the manufacturer hinted at a 3rd wave in pre-orders. There are also rumors that the next orders will only be possible around Christmas 2020.

Meanwhile, an insider has stated that a third wave of PS5 devices will come. Early October could see consoles available again. A specific date was mentioned, but no time has been given yet.

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Destiny 2: No more long loading times – Video shows gameplay on Xbox Series X

Philipp Hansen 30. September 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

Players on current consoles are frustrated with long loading times and poor performance in Destiny 2 . A new video now shows how fast the MMO shooter is on the Xbox Series X.

This is what next-gen performance looks like: Recently, first testers have been able to extensively evaluate the Xbox Series X. The magazine The Verge was among these testers and takes a look at performance, noise, and loading times.

Tom Warren from The Verge shared a video on YouTube where he tests the performance of Destiny 2 on Microsoft’s next-gen console. You’ll see how quickly he gets to character selection or various locations, and how fast menu and equipment changes occur.

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What you can see in the video:

It takes 44 seconds from the start of the game to character selection
He flies to the Tower in about 30 seconds
Equipment changes in the menu occur without stuttering or long wait times
The game runs “smoother” – Warren notes that this difference is most noticeable when you play yourself

Keep in mind that this gameplay is based on the version of Destiny 2 that is representative of current consoles – just as you play the game. The update for PS5 and Xbox Series X, which for example brings a higher frame rate of 60 frames per second and 4K resolution, will only be released with the launch of Beyond Light.

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Long loading times on consoles drive Guardians mad

Especially on the current consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, loading times in Destiny 2 are an acute problem. These include:

Minutes-long waiting screens
Choppy weapon swaps make spontaneous adjustments in PvP impossible
Severe stuttering during mod installation

According to Forbes, loading times and performance of the Xbox Series X can be compared with the PC version of Destiny 2 (with SSD). On PC, there is also an adjustable field of view, the FoV – whether next-gen consoles will have access to that has not yet been communicated by Bungie.

What about the PlayStation? We currently cannot say how fast the loading times will be on Sony’s new console PS5 . The installed SSD exceeds the performance of the Xbox Series in terms of speed, but how this will be reflected in practice is still unclear.

PS Guardians can, however, expect a noticeable improvement. Loading times today (September 30, 9:00 AM) in our “PS4 Pro” test looked like this:

It took 1 minute and 57 seconds from the PS4 dashboard to character selection
The flight to the Tower averaged one minute

These tests were conducted with an external 500 GB SSD from SanDisk. The console’s internal hard drive shows quite different values: Well 10 minutes from the start screen to the Tower means you can leisurely brew tea before saving the universe.

From November 10, Destiny 2 will consume 40% less storage and will receive further technical updates: Destiny 2 has a 6-year-old engine problem – Can Beyond Light change that?

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CoD Warzone crashes after update – Help for error CE-34878-0 on PlayStation

Maik Schneider 30. September 2020 Reading time 4 minutes

Yesterday, Season 6 started for Call of Duty and players of the Warzone have been plagued by several errors since then. A common error code on PS4 is CE-34878-0. MeinMMO shows you what you can do against the error.

Update 01. October 12:00 PM: Players have found another way to eliminate the error. We have added “Rebuild Database” as a solution suggestion.

Update 01. October 08:00 AM: It seems that Infinity Ward has resolved the crash issues on all platforms: CoD MW, Warzone: New update fixes the most annoying bug after Season 6 start

What’s going on? Yesterday, on September 29, the new Season 6 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone launched. But that was not a reason to rejoice for every CoD soldier – the update came with errors for many players.

Here too, on MeinMMO some readers reported in the comments about errors on PC, Xbox & PS4. At least for one prominent error, we can offer you some help: the PlayStation error CE-34878-0.

In this error, the game crashes and you are usually asked to send feedback and download the latest version of the application. However, PlayStation also provides more tips that can help you with this annoying error.

Fucking unplayable pic.twitter.com/jIuGLnLnBd
— ECHO_6-1 (@ECHO_6_1) September 29, 2020

Tips for Error CE-34878-0 on PlayStation 4

What can I do against the error on PS4? In fact, there are 4 solution suggestions from PlayStation Support that you can try for this error.

1. Solution – Update everything

Since the error occurs after the CoD update, you probably do not need the latest version of the game. But you can check if your system software is up to date. There are occasional optional updates on PlayStation that you may not necessarily need. However, it may be necessary in this case. Go to “Settings” on the home screen and select the option “System Software Update”. Your PS4 will now search for current updates and inform you if there is anything available.

2. Solution – The camera causes problems

If you are using the PlayStation Camera to log in to your account via facial recognition, then this extra hardware piece may be causing the problems. Disconnect the camera and disable facial recognition in the settings. To do this, go to “Settings” on the home screen and then select “Login Settings”. Here, uncheck “Enable Facial Recognition”.

3. Solution – Rebuild Database

This step is not suggested as a solution by Sony, but some players report that they managed to eliminate the error this way. Also here, on MeinMMO readers solved the problem by rebuilding the database.

To do this, you need to enter the Safe Mode of the PlayStation. Turn off your PlayStation 4 completely (rest mode is not enough) and then press the power button. Hold the button down until you hear a second beep. Now you can release the power button and you will be in Safe Mode. Connect a controller via USB (Bluetooth does not work) and select menu item 5 “Rebuild Database”.

The process can take a while, but it may eliminate the annoying error CE-34878-0.

4. Solution – Problem with new hard drive

The last suggestion is also the most complex because there may be a problem with your hard drive. PlayStation Support says that if you have replaced your original hard drive with another model, it may help with this error to reinstall the old original hard drive.

Back up your saved data in the “Settings” under “Manage Saved Data from Applications” either in the PS Plus cloud (Saved data in system storage – Upload to online storage) or on a USB stick (Saved data in system storage – Copy to USB storage device).

When using the USB stick, keep in mind that it needs to be formatted as “FAT32”. You can usually set this when formatting on your PC. Right-click on the stick “Format” and set the file system to FAT32. All data on the storage medium will be deleted during formatting.

If you previously replaced the hard drive, you already know the process of the swap and reinsert the old device back into your PlayStation. If you are doing this for the first time: don’t worry. Replacing the PlayStation 4 hard drive is relatively simple. The PlayStation Blog offers a good guide for this.

If you continue to have problems after the swap, you can still initialize the PlayStation 4. However, this will delete all data on the drive. Select “Settings” in the home menu, then the option “Initialization” at the bottom of the menu. Here, select “Initialize PS4” and then the option “Quick”. After that, you will need to download Call of Duty completely from scratch.

Developers are working on a solution – waiting is necessary

If nothing works, what can I do now? As a last tip, PlayStation support suggests: get in touch. You can describe your problem in more detail on the PS Support page and will receive a response as soon as possible.

However, whether you receive a satisfactory solution here is another matter. For now, you probably have no choice but to wait for a patch or a solution from the developers.

The rebuilding process is too stressful for me, what else can I do? Here, the rule is: be patient. The creators of CoD are working on the problem and trying to find a solution.

What do the developers say about it? Already on the evening of September 29, Activision Support addressed the issue, and this morning the main developers from Infinity Ward also commented on it:

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We are still working on this problem, but we already have a solution that we hope to release tomorrow, depending on whether there are unforeseen problems during testing. We will let you know if we have new information. Thank you for your patience.

The messages from Activision Support and Infinity Ward are not only directed at PlayStation players but at CoD soldiers on all platforms. If you are currently experiencing problems, you can only hope that the error can be resolved from the developer side. Once you finally get into the game, you should try out the new subway.

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Tell us: What exactly is Pay2Win for you?

Irina Moritz 30. September 2020 Reading time 4 minutes

Microtransactions and Pay2Win are a heavily debated topic in the gaming community. At what point does a game become Pay2Win for you? Let us know.

What is it about? Microtransactions have become part of our gaming routine. In many games, there is the option to spend a few extra euros to buy, for example, a fancy outfit or gain some additional turns while playing.

This development is still controversial within the community. Especially in games that offer more gameplay advantages for real money, players often get upset. Or they fear that games that previously had none will suddenly include P2W elements, such as in Hearthstone.

Pay2Win is thus a “feature” that is frowned upon by many gamers. However, there is often a divide in the gaming community regarding the exact definition of Pay2Win.

For some players, microtransactions are okay as long as they do not provide gameplay advantages
Others already see cosmetic items as Pay2Win if they cannot be earned in-game
For others, gameplay advantages are also acceptable as long as the game has no PvP where players can buy their victory

What can be purchased for real money?

Examples of monetizing content within MMOs and multiplayer games are numerous. In many cases, microtransactions are not mandatory, and players can progress in the games without spending a single cent.

Nevertheless, games offer various incentives to use microtransactions. After all, developers want to make money. Often, their own premium currency is used, which can be purchased with real money. Here are some examples of monetization in MMOs and multiplayer games:

Cosmetics

These are items that do not provide gameplay advantages in the game. They have no stats or usefulness during battles. Cosmetics are wildly diverse.

Emotes,
Clothing,
Mounts,
Pets,
Sprays,
Skins
Housing furniture
and much more

The types of cosmetics are tailored to their respective games. In most cases, buyers can keep their items permanently. Sometimes, the cosmetics are also time-limited and only last for, say, a month.

Boosters

They are mainly used to accelerate a certain process in the game by granting the player a bonus. This bonus may apply to

received EXP,
in-game currency
or other resources.

The effect of boosters is usually time-limited, and players must acquire further boosters if they want to utilize the bonus longer.

Skip Items

These items are a stronger variant of boosters. They do not accelerate a process but allow players to skip it entirely. This includes items such as the level potions in MMORPGs that grant you a character at maximum level. Or also skip items that instantly complete a long crafting process.

Additional Attempts

In some games, developers set a certain limit on possible actions or loot drops per day or per week. If users want to play more or receive more loot, they can purchase additional “attempts” in stores instead of waiting for the game’s restrictions to no longer apply.

Convenience Benefits

These benefits are very diverse and can relate not only to things that happen directly in the game but also outside of it. Here are some examples:

Additional character slots
More inventory space
Faster travel through the world
More carrying capacity
Reduced shop prices at NPCs
Higher priority in login queues

Such benefits often occur in free-to-play games that additionally offer a subscription model and aim to make gameplay more enjoyable for subscribers. They are offered various convenience benefits for their money that free-to-play players do not have or must acquire separately.

Gacha Loot Boxes

In Gacha games, the contents of the loot boxes are traditionally equipment and game characters. The items have a star rating that determines their strength. The more stars, the better. Normally, players receive a certain amount of free attempts per day or week. If they want to open more loot boxes to get a desired character, they have to reach for their wallets.

So let it out: What does “win” mean to you in multiplayer games and MMORPGs? When does a game become Pay2Win for you? How much does it bother you when games offer items that promise advantages for real money? Let us know in the comments!

Developers of Star Citizen say, for example, that their game cannot be Pay2Win because you cannot win at all.

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Pokémon GO removes Corona bonuses today – These 3 remain permanently

Noah Struthoff 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon GO has addressed the Corona bonuses! Developer Niantic explains that they will be removed starting in October. However, some bonuses will remain permanently in place.

Here’s the situation regarding the Corona bonuses: These bonuses were gradually introduced starting in March. The Corona crisis was at its peak, and players were encouraged to play mainly from home. Since then, the bonuses have been active, but now it is coming to an end.

However, the bonuses will not be completely eliminated. 3 bonuses will remain permanently in the game. You can make use of them at any time.

Niantic removes 4 bonuses – Trainers are upset

These bonuses will be extended: First, the good news. Here are the 3 bonuses that will now be permanently available in the game:

You can now permanently carry 20 gifts in your bag
You will continue to receive triple Stardust and triple XP for your first catch of the day
Incense will remain active for one hour

These bonuses will be removed: However, there is also some bad news regarding the bonuses. Several features will be removed starting October 1st. These include:

Egg distances will no longer be halved
The item Incense will no longer be as effective
Your buddy will only bring you gifts from PokéStops once a day
Gifts are no longer guaranteed from PokéStops

This is still unclear: Niantic had also increased spawns at the beginning of the Corona crisis. It is still unclear how this will look starting in October. Niantic has not provided information on that so far.

How do Trainers feel about the adjustments? Basically, almost every Trainer had expected that the Corona bonuses would not remain active permanently.

Nonetheless, many players are disappointed with the adjustments to Incense. The item became really good during the Corona time and was used much more frequently by many Trainers. Now it loses significant value again since a Pokémon appears only every minute.

mrbopper96 writes on reddit for example: “Incense returning to its old effectiveness is the worst news.”

Now it is definitely known that starting in October, there will be a bit more normality in Pokémon GO. Additionally, there will also be a lot of events in October. One of them revolves around the return of Shiny Meltan.

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Some find Fortnite really good with Season 4 now – Others are finally giving up

Eilyn Rapp 30. September 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

Fortnite: Battle Royale is now 3 years old. During this time, players have experienced 14 seasons. But how is the current Season 4 received by the community? Opinions are divided.

What is happening in Fortnite right now? Season 4 is currently running in Fortnite and brought some superheroes from the Marvel universe who are now battling together with Fortnite characters. Their special abilities, as well as real superheroes as NPC bosses, have also been introduced on the map.

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Another highlight is Fortnite: Battle Royale’s 3rd birthday, which took place on September 26. Through challenges, players can unlock various birthday items.

But what is the overall sentiment towards the current season in the community?

What do players think about Season 4?

This is the sentiment in the community: Every new season brings some changes to the game. Naturally, there are diverse opinions on this. The sentiment in the community regarding Season 4 is also divided. While some are simply having fun, others want to step away from the game.

There doesn’t always have to be the same reason why players love a season or why they simply don’t enjoy it. This is also the case in Season 4. Various factors are influencing this.

In a reddit thread, players discussed the state of Fortnite in Season 4. The player Subscribe_To_Lag135, who started the conversation, stated that Fortnite is getting better and he really enjoys the current season.

Several players clearly agree with him and write:

“This is really the best season Epic has ever made regarding content.”
“This may sound strange, but I have really enjoyed this season so far by just grinding. Short challenges and the stamping cards are the best thing Epic has ever introduced. It just gives you a task that you can accomplish and doesn’t require you to focus on serious gameplay.”
“I’m enjoying this season quite a bit so far. The only adjustment I would make is the removal of the mythic items.”

With the positive opinion towards Season 4, players are not alone, as Twitch streamer Ninja is also fully back in this season. It seems Fortnite is fun for him again after “not having anything positive to say about the last two seasons.”

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However, there are not only positive opinions regarding the current season. Under the reddit thread and on Twitter, some report that they are not satisfied at all. The reasons for this are various. Some are even considering quitting Fortnite altogether. Some players under the reddit thread say:

“I’m afraid I have to disagree with you. I have been playing since Chapter 1 Season 2 and I’m finally considering quitting the game altogether. It’s just not what it used to be and Epic doesn’t seem to want to listen to us.”
“I’m really disappointed that they mixed the story with Marvel. I hope it goes back to the original story after Season 4.”
“I don’t know how it is in Battle Royale, but Team Rumble has gotten a lot worse. To the point where I stopped playing.”

A major point of criticism seems to be the skill-based matchmaking that was introduced in Chapter 2 of Fortnite. This was supposed to ensure equally strong opponents, but it seems to achieve the exact opposite. Players have complained about this numerous times:

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We will likely see how Fortnite evolves in Season 4. After all, it will accompany us for a while and new updates may bring changes that impact the entire gameplay. Opinions can change quickly in this regard.

But we shouldn’t forget the iOS players, as they cannot even play Season 4. After a dispute between Apple and Epic, Fortnite was removed from the app store, and all iOS players were left behind in Season 3 because they can no longer update their game. Epic even warned players not to update to the new iOS update 14.00, as that could completely delete Fortnite from their device.

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PS5: Data find shows party chat for 100 players, boost mode and more

Sven Galitzki 30. September 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

Attentive users have discovered some new information regarding the PlayStation 5 in the source code of the official PS Store website. This includes Cross-Gen Party Chat, backward compatibility, a Boost Mode, and PS5 Game Sharing. We summarize the most important points for you.

Where does the information come from? Recently, some users shared their findings on Reddit and ResetEra, which they discovered in the source code of the official PS Store website regarding various error messages.

Note that this information has not yet been officially confirmed. Even though the details come directly from the source code of an official Sony website, you should take this with the appropriate amount of caution.

What the data discovery reveals about the PS5

PS5 backward compatibility: It has been made clear that not all PS4 games will run on the PS5 at launch. Additionally, not all features will be supported for some PS4 games on the PS5. Furthermore, to play some later-released PS4 titles, you will first need to update the PlayStation 5 system software. Some error messages were discovered in the code that confirm this.

Here are the extracted messages from the code:

“Playing PS4 games on PS5, some functionalities available on PS4 may not be available. See www.playstation.com/ps5-backwards-compatibility for more details.” (The link does not currently work)
“This PS4 game isn’t supported with your PS5’s current system software. We’re continuing to make more PS4 games playable on PS5. Update your PS5, and then try playing the game”
“This PS4 game isn’t supported with your PS5’s current system software. We’re continuing to make more PS4 games playable on PS5. Update your PS5, and then try playing the game.”

Furthermore, the message “PS5 boost mode enabled” was also found. The Boost feature has been known for a while and is expected to allow older PS4 titles to run on the PS5 with better performance if there is no appropriate next-gen upgrade from the developer.

By the way, you can learn more about backward compatibility and old PS4 games on the PS5 here:

Forced controller features: It appears that developers will be able to enforce vibrations and some effects like haptic feedback with the adaptive triggers of the DualSense Controller. Therefore, you will not always be able to turn them off. Corresponding entries were found for this as well.

Game Sharing: In the code as well as on several official PS5 game pages from PlayStation, Game Sharing for the PS5 has now essentially been confirmed – both for PS Now and for regular games. You can find out more about this here: PS5 Game Sharing: It looks like sharing games works like on PS4

Cross-Gen Party Chat: There will apparently be an option to have the party chat cross-gen, between the PS4, PS5, and the PlayStation App. However, it is still unclear whether this applies to the entire system or only in certain games. However, a system-wide feature is suspected. Additionally, according to entries, the party chat could accommodate up to 100 players.

Other small details:

You will be able to start something with the designation “Takedown” on the PS5
There will be a wishlist for games on the PS5
You will be able to change party names and pictures
The PlayStation Store will show which games are already available with PS Plus, PS Now, and in the PS Plus Collection

Hopefully, there will also be answers to these questions soon: 7 things about the PS5 that I absolutely want to know before the launch

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You can unlock only 40% of the skills with each hero in Diablo 4

Jürgen Horn 30. September 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The developers at Blizzard have revealed more information about the upcoming ARPG Diablo 4 regarding the skill system. Accordingly, you cannot unlock all skills from the trees directly, so you have to focus on a specific build.

What is known about the skill trees? In the latest quarterly update on the development of Diablo 4, the devs highlighted the skill system. It is supposed to be unusually complex and actually looks like a “tree.” A nasty, blood-red demon tree. There, powerful passive skills can be found in the “roots.” The individual branches focus on specific effects and play styles.

There are square elements that unlock active skills. Round elements, on the other hand, unleash enhancements for existing skills.

Limited selection of skills makes builds more important

How many skills can be unlocked? The developers intentionally brought more skills into the game than you can unlock in one playthrough per character. When you reach the endgame, you should have unlocked between 30 and 40 percent of the available skills for your class.

This is the reaction: Among players on reddit, this harsh statement sparked mixed feelings. However, positive voices praised especially the “return of builds.” Because when you can no longer have all skills, you must focus clearly and skill a character in such a way that it can optimally utilize the available resources. Furthermore, this would encourage experimentation and having more than one character of the same class, which would differ radically.

LukeSkycocker69: “This is very good. It makes each class at least 2 to 3 unique classes.”
PianoEmeritus: “I’m excited about the philosophy of allowing only 30-40% of the talents in a build; please consider making reskilling relatively costly. It doesn’t have to be impossible, but it should be a bit of a torturous experience.”

However, some players criticize that you can reskill at any time, and that this limitation would only be annoying. User MrDryprosium says: “You can’t be excited about a skill tree when they just let us reskill the moment we leave combat.”

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This is how classes become unique: Further information from the developers’ report shows how classes will further differentiate. Taking the Sorceress as an example, there will be a system called “Enchanting.”

With this, you can place any skills into a specific slot. Then the skills are no longer actively available. However, they will trigger passively in a slightly different manner. As an example, the developers mentioned the Meteor skill. As an active ability, you can rain down meteors as usual. However, as an enchantment, the skill regularly triggers random meteors that fall on enemies.

Overall, it is well received that the classes in Diablo 4 are all quite different and can still significantly differ through specific builds within the class. However, according to our MeinMMO author Patrick Freese, a specific class is still missing for Diablo 4 to truly rock at launch.

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