Do you remember Hyper Scape, the battle royale from Ubisoft? The game did not meet the expectations of the team and players, and is now being revamped. The entry barrier was probably too high and there wasn’t enough to do.
What is happening with Hyper Scape? Hyper Scape debuted in July as an open beta. There was already a lot of attention before that, as a test phase ran prior to the beta, where players could grab keys with the help of Twitch Drops.
The launch in July and the open beta performed well on PC, but with the full release on consoles, Ubisoft did not meet its expectations. Furthermore, it did not completely fulfill the players’ expectations, the team from Hyper Scape writes in a blog post from September 30.
These are the problems Hyper Scape faced
The new goal for Hyper Scape is to become a game for “everyone”. Everyone should be able to play the game and have fun.
Hyper Scape was too hard: The developers state that Hyper Scape was always intended to have a high skill cap. But data showed that even the lower skill level was set too high.
“This leads to a difficult experience for new players. Currently, it is too hard to aim, pursue, and consistently deal damage to other players and eliminate them, especially on console.”
Additionally, Hyper Scape did not give new players enough time and opportunities to learn. Our author Jürgen Horn tried the fast shooter and says: “I am too old”.
Was it too boring? To give players more to do, more activities are being added to the game. In the main game mode “Crown Rush”, there will be more variety in formats and player numbers. Respawn systems are planned to be implemented, and game modes in the style of “Deathmatch”. They are also considering how to handle limited-time game modes.
Then Ubisoft also hints that it was simply too boring for players. “Currently, there are not enough medium- and long-term goals for players to keep them engaged in Hyper Scape.”
To change this, Season 2 of Hyper Scape is bringing a ranking system, progression systems, and better transitions from match to match. Furthermore, the team is introducing cross-play earlier than expected to address the issues with player lobbies.
Overall, it sounds like Hyper Scape was too difficult for beginners and casual players, and offered those who had enough skill simply too few goals.
The second season of Hyper Scape starts on October 6, 2020. We are looking forward to seeing how Ubisoft will succeed in the overhaul. After all, The Division 2 also had a difficult start and now there are good reasons to take another look at the shooter.
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Currently, many players and interested parties are eagerly awaiting initial reports on how the PS5 performs in practice. And it looks like the wait will soon be over – this weekend.
What many PS5 fans are currently waiting for: How loud will the PS5 be in practice? How hot will it get? What are the loading times? What can the new DualSense controller do in games? And what do the new menu and especially the gameplay look like?
After all, following the direct competitor Microsoft, which has already taken the lead with its Xbox Series X, and after the recent initial tests and hands-on reports about the new Xbox, Sony is now following suit less than 2 months before the PS5’s release.
The Xbox has taken the lead, now the PS5 follows
When will the first tests and hands-on reports for the PS5 come?
According to the report from the Japanese site Gematsu, which is currently considered a serious and reliable source regarding PlayStation, it will happen this weekend.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is participating in the “YouTube Gaming Week Japan” according to Gematsu and will grant some selected Japanese YouTubers early access to the PS5 in this context. The event has been running since September 24 and ends on October 4.
Date and start time: On Sunday, October 4, with the end of the event, it is scheduled for 11:00 AM German time (6 PM JST). Then specific content creators will be allowed to upload PS5 videos on their channels.
Both PS5 models along with optional accessories
Where should you tune in? The videos will be under the motto “Try! PlayStation 5 on YouTube Gaming Week” Here is a list of well-known Japanese YouTubers who will be publishing content about the PS5:
Many are especially excited about gameplay from the new PS5
What exactly will be shown? It is not clear which games will be shown, but it is expected that games with gameplay on the next-gen console will be featured. Whether the user interface will be visible and if anything about the volume will be explicitly revealed is still unknown.
It is also exciting whether western media or YouTubers will receive a similar preview opportunity over the weekend. Even if this is not the case, it should not take long before the first reports appear here in the West. We will keep you updated here on MeinMMO.
In Pokémon GO a new autumn event has been announced. It brings the new Pokémon Bambi and also a long-awaited Shiny.
When does the autumn event take place? It starts on October 9 at 5:00 PM German time. The event runs until October 12 at 10:00 PM German time. So you have less than a week to enjoy the bonuses.
The event brings new Pokémon and bonuses focusing on berries to the game. The change of seasons is the main theme and suitable Pokémon will appear.
All info about the autumn event in Pokémon GO
These are the bonuses: This time there are interesting bonuses related to berries that have never been seen before:
Berries are twice as effective when given to your buddy Pokémon
More berries are available when spinning PokéStops and Gyms
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Bellsprout, Vulpix, Gloom, Hoothoot, Sudowoodo, Yanma, Bidoof, Zigzagoon, Sewaddle, Burmy (Plant Cloak) and Shroomish
Shiny Vulpix (Kanto form) appears for the first time in Pokémon GO
Autumn Pokémon will hatch from 5 km eggs
Bambi appears for the first time in the wild in Pokémon GO
What does Shiny Vulpix look like? The shiny version of Vulpix is just a bit lighter and not very spectacular. Shiny Ninetales looks much better, as it is gray and clearly distinguishable:
Shiny Vulpix is a long-desired shiny for trainers. After all, it is one of the few Pokémon from Gen 1 that could not be shiny before. Furthermore, it was almost chosen for the Community Day in February. However, Rhydon won the vote at that time.
What kind of Pokémon is Bambi? This monster appears in 4 different forms. It has a different pattern for each season.
Bambi can evolve into Stantler, which also has these 4 forms. It was seen on the loading screen last December. However, it did not come to the game at that time.
Bambi and Stantler in autumn form
What comes next in Pokémon GO? The autumn event was announced just before the start of another event. Starting October 2, everything will be about fashion in Pokémon GO. Costumed Pokémon will appear and there will be additional bonuses related to these monsters.
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The MMORPG is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The trailer shows you what to expect.
An MMORPG where you become a god
What is Skyforge anyway? In the MMORPG, you are an immortal from the planet Aelion. Its gods have disappeared, and you are to take their place. This is important because the world has become a target for alien powers without divine protection. You must confront these invasions and become the next god of Aelion.
In Skyforge, you are not locked into a class, but switch between them per mission, depending on which is better suited for the quest. Over time, you can actually become a god and use powerful skills. It’s even possible to compete with other gods.
Skyforge offers you many PvE but also PvP content, which, however, runs separately from each other.
Who is the MMORPG for? Skyforge is a somewhat unusual online role-playing game. There is no open world; instead, you travel to the relevant areas based on your quests, where you fight many enemies.
Therefore, Skyforge is a game meant for those who prefer dense adventures full of battles rather than an open world with great freedoms.
Add to that various PvP modes for those who want to compete with other players outside of the story.
You can also develop your character in interesting ways and try out every class. So if you want to see what it’s like to play as a god and don’t want to be tied to a single class, then Skyforge is certainly interesting for you.
Additionally, the scenario is exciting as it mixes fantasy and science fiction.
In Skyforge, you face monsters from other worlds.
Who is Skyforge not suitable for? If you expect a classic MMORPG in the style of World of Warcraft or The Elder Scrolls Online, you might want to look for another game.
As mentioned, Skyforge does not offer an open game world and therefore feels a bit constricted. The missions also feel very linear. Often, tasks repeat, which can lead to grinding.
If you’re looking for a game that lets you explore a large world and offers missions that provide more than just battles, then Skyforge might not be the right title for you.
Twitch introduces a new feature in chat. Banned users can now justify themselves in a private channel and hope for a second chance. But streamers and moderators are wondering: “Really?”
What is the new feature? In a tweet on September 30, 2020, the streaming service Twitch announced that it has now implemented a new widget in the moderator view of the chat. In it, one can see and evaluate “unban requests.”
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The feature is meant to allow banned users in chat to justify their actions and possibly point out an unjustified ban. Until now, a banned user in chat was invisible and had no way to make their voice heard. It’s unfortunate if one was banned by mistake or due to a misunderstanding. Therefore, Twitch wants to give those poor, wrongly banned users a second chance with this feature.
However, in the eyes of many content creators, the feature seems well-intentioned but poorly executed.
Streamers find ban channel dumb – “I ban people for a good reason!”
Here’s why the feature is not well received: What Twitch envisioned as a positive feature did not sit well with streamers and moderators at all. Because in this way, banned users can not only beg for an unban but also continue to hurl insults and meanness. Just in a dedicated channel for that purpose.
“I can hardly wait to be harassed again in my ‘unban requests’,” tweets streamer Retro Ali.
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Twitch soon responded and explained that each user can only post one unban request in this channel and that the channel does not allow spam.
Nevertheless, many streamers find the feature simply dumb and unnecessary. Because if you ban someone, it must be for a good reason, right? Why should we give trolls their own platform to complain? This would only create more hassle and trouble, and hardly anyone wanted such a feature.
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Do all streamers think this feature is stupid? No, actually, there are some streamers who really like the idea. For example, Twitter user PlayWithPenny states that she welcomes this feature as a streamer. It is especially better for the mods who otherwise would be harassed in direct messages or would have to sort through tables of bans.
Patch 9.0 for World of Warcraft finally has a fixed date. In less than two weeks it will begin.
The news of the delay of Shadowlands still weighs heavily on the players of World of Warcraft. After all, the expansion has been postponed to an unknown date. The journey to the Shadowlands is thus postponed for now. But what about the big pre-patch that was supposed to come out soon? It now has a date and will arrive in less than two weeks.
When does Patch 9.0 come out? The major pre-patch 9.0 will be released on October 14, 2020, here in Europe. Due to earlier maintenance work, Americans will get to enjoy the patch a day earlier.
Some patience is still needed.
What’s included in Patch 9.0? The patch essentially brings all the major changes to the game systems that would also be active with Shadowlands. This includes:
Aside from that, there is also the pre-event with the Scourge invasion. However, this will not be available directly from October 14.
The pre-patch already introduces many new features from Shadowlands.
When does the pre-event start? There is no exact information on this yet. However, it is certain that the pre-event will not start with the pre-patch on October 14. The event will provide content for a maximum of 2-3 weeks and will likely start when a release of the expansion is foreseeable and a new date has been found.
What to do until the pre-patch? For some things in World of Warcraft, the last chance has come. Some achievements, items, and other content will no longer be available with the launch of the pre-patch or the expansion. Anyone who still wants these rewards should hurry.
Are you at least looking forward to the pre-patch 9.0? Or has your anticipation for Shadowlands drastically decreased due to the delay?
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Shortly, the Halloween event “Festival of the Lost 2020” will start in Destiny 2. And now Bungie is getting the players ready – with a cool, new trailer that some rock bands might envy.
What is the trailer about? Starting next week, it will get spooky in the Tower again. Because on October 6, the traditional, annual Halloween event “Festival of the Lost” will start in Destiny 2.
Bungie has released a new trailer that aims to prepare players for the upcoming festival and shows what they can look forward to. The new clip almost feels like a music video and is celebrated by several Guardians. With this, Bungie confirms a saying that has long circulated in the community: “Trailers can do that – and do it really well”.
Check out the new Halloween trailer here:
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What does the trailer reveal about the Festival of the Lost 2020? The trailer reveals quite a bit about the Halloween event in advance.
One can see, among other things, that “Space Grandma” Eva Levante will once again be your main contact
There are various rewards like new masks, emotes, or armor ornaments to see
The two event weapons “BrayTech Werewolf” and “Frightening Story” are also back in the game
The event activity “Haunted Forest” is also back
Moreover, one can see Guardians partying in the Tower to hard rock sounds in a spooky mood. And the lurking Pyramid ships in the background add to the eerie atmosphere.
What exactly is the Festival of the Lost? The annually held festival has its roots in Destiny 1 and is held in honor of fallen Guardians – those we lost along the way. The Festival of the Lost is essentially the Destiny equivalent of Halloween.
Additionally, the survivors gather annually in the Tower and the Last City to commemorate their loved ones, friends, and comrades who lost their lives in battle. Even though there is celebration, one should reflect and remember what they are fighting for as a Guardian.
During the festival, the Tower visibly dresses in festive garb. Candles are everywhere, pumpkins lie around, and lights shine. But it doesn’t just look festive, there is also plenty to do. Event-specific tasks, activities, and thematically inspired rewards await you.
What do you think of the new trailer for the Festival of the Lost 2020? Does it get you excited for Halloween? Are you participating this year or is the event leaving you cold this time? By the way, a detailed introduction to this year’s Festival of the Lost will be available soon here on MeinMMO.
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The players’ fears about World of Warcraft have come true. Blizzard has postponed the release of the expansion Shadowlands.
For weeks, players have speculated about whether Blizzard has enough time to complete the latest expansion of World of Warcraft on time. Now, just under 4 weeks before the targeted release date, Blizzard has announced the sad news:
When will Shadowlands be released now? There is still no new release date for Shadowlands. Blizzard has not commented on a new date, except that the 8th WoW expansion is supposed to appear “later this year”. There are many possible dates, ranging from mid-November to late December.
A release shortly before Christmas seems unlikely. Especially at the launch of an expansion, numerous bugs that may occur in the first days are often still being fixed. However, most Blizzard employees are on vacation over Christmas and New Year and cannot respond to problems. Therefore, a date by mid-December at the latest seems most likely.
Why was the release postponed? Blizzard addressed this in an official blog post. Executive Producer John Hight explained that there are several reasons and approaches:
Blizzard is committed to quality. Shadowlands is something special, and the players feel the same way. With a bit of extra time, it should be ensured that Shadowlands reaches its full potential.
The endgame features need a bit more “polish”. While progress is being made, some additional time is necessary.
The decision was not easy for anyone on the team but was ultimately made for the good of the game and the players.
After the FIFA 21 Web App, the Companion App for smartphones is now available. Here you can find everything about the release of the mobile version?
Update, 8:00 PM: It has finally happened: The Companion App for FIFA 21 is live and can be installed on smartphones. Initially, it was only available for iOS, but it was then released on Android a bit later.
Players who already have the app just need to update it.
You can find the FIFA 21 Companion App for iOS (via App Store)
And here you can find the Android version of the Companion App (via Google Play).
Update, 7:00 PM: 7 PM has passed, but the Companion App is still not available. Instead, EA Sports posted a new launch trailer for FIFA 21 on Twitter. However, it is currently mainly receiving comments criticizing that the trial version via EA Play is not available for many players at this time.
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Update, 6:15 PM: The Companion App is still not active; there are still about 45 minutes until 7 PM. Will the Companion App release go off without technical difficulties?
Update, 5:00 PM: In the meantime, the FUT 21 banner in the Companion App for FIFA 20 is active, but it currently only leads to the information page for the Web App. The new version is still missing, so a release at 7 PM seems likely.
Update, 2:00 PM: So far, no update for the FIFA Companion App is available. Currently, you still have access to the FIFA 20 account through the app, not the FIFA 21 version. We will keep you updated!
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This is the Companion App: The Companion App is basically the smartphone version of the Web App. You can simply install it on your phone and no longer need to use the browser version.
In the Companion App, you can manage your Ultimate Team before the release. You can solve SBCs, make transfers, or check out the Team of the Week.
When is the Companion App coming? The launch of the Companion App for smartphones is scheduled for October 1. This means it launches one day after the Web App and on the same day as the Early Access to FIFA 21.
At what time will the Companion App be released? A precise time has not been announced, but a release around 7:00 PM seems likely – this was also when the Web App was launched. Alternatively, a simultaneous start with Early Access at 5:00 PM is conceivable.
However, it may also happen that it will simply be released throughout the day. In that case, users of the old Companion App for FIFA 20 can simply update, and new users can download the app from the respective app store. There is already a banner for it in the old app, but it is not yet active:
The banner in the Companion App is still not active
We will keep you updated and accordingly update the article. Until the Companion App is released, you can continue using the Web App, which is also available on mobile in the browser, provided you can get in.
FIFA 21 Web App: Problems with Security Code
This is the problem: If you want to log into the new Web App, you may be asked for a security code from EA. This is supposed to be sent via email.
Especially on the release evening of the Web App, there were significant delays, so it was sometimes not possible to log in directly. EA has already addressed the problem:
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Furthermore, EA is also working on potential 504 errors of the Web App. In our editorial tests, the security code came much faster today. However, those still waiting for their security code should try again or check their email’s spam folder.
If you want an insight into the new FIFA 21, you can find here an interview with two FIFA pros who have already told us how the game has changed.
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Actually, the Early Access for FIFA 21 should start now, but the EA servers are apparently collapsing under the pressure. Can one still access the game?
Update, 19:24: EA Sports has now commented on the situation via Twitter. They are aware of the problems that some players are not getting access to EA Play on PS4 and Xbox One:
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As a workaround, it is suggested that EA members can download the trial version through the console stores. We have described these ways further down. However, this doesn’t seem to work for all players, especially for the Xbox One version there are issues.
This is the problem: At 5 PM, the countdown for the FIFA 21 Early Access expired. From now on, EA Play members should be able to play the 10-hour trial.
Yet many players report that they cannot access the game at all. On one hand, the EA Play servers seem overloaded, and one can’t even get into the hub to load the game. Other players, however, report (e.g. via Twitter) that they cannot find the game at EA Play.
FIFA 21 Early Access: Solution for PS4
What does the solution look like? A solution has already been found for the PS4. It works like this:
Visit the PlayStation Store if you are an EA Play member
Search for FIFA 21
Select the Standard version
There you will find a button that says “Download Trial Version”.
If you activate the button, you can select the option “Download and play for up to 10 hours”.
After that, the game should start to load on your console. We have tested this method in the editorial office – it worked.
Xbox One with more severe issues
What about the Xbox One? Some players report a method that is comparable to the PS4 solution (e.g. via Twitter). However, downloading the trial version via the Microsoft Store doesn’t work for all players, or the corresponding button is missing.
For some players, it works to load the Xbox One edition through the browser version of the Microsoft Store onto their Xbox. However, problems can still occur. Players report receiving an error message stating that it is still too early. A real solution doesn’t seem to exist here yet.
What does the trial version offer? In the trial version, you can play all contents of FIFA 21. This applies to the regular kick-off mode, but also to Ultimate Team, Volta, or the career mode.
However, the playtime is limited to 10 hours. Once this time has expired, you will have to wait until the release next week to continue playing.
In Pokémon GO today, on October 2nd, the big Fashion Event starts! We will show you what to expect at the event and which new Shinies you can catch.
When does the Fashion Event take place? It starts on Friday at an unusual time. The event begins at 5:00 PM German time and runs until October 9th at 7:00 AM German time.
During this period, you will find a lot of costumed Pokémon and a special field research should be available.
All Information About the Pokémon GO Fashion Event
These are the bonuses: First, we will show you here the overview of all bonuses that are available at the event:
The following Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild: Voltilamm, Eneco, Roselia, Zirpurze, Elezeba, Waumboll, Picochilla, and Mollimorba
Kussilla with a ribbon hatches from 7 km eggs
Kirlia with a top hat and the move Thief’s Kiss appears in raids – just like Sheinux with a top hat
Glibunkel with an upside-down cap appears in the wild and in GO snapshots
Shiny Zirpurze appears for the first time in Pokémon GO
An exclusive field research is available
New avatar clothing is available
Which bonus is particularly worthwhile? When it comes to costumed Pokémon, everyone has to decide for themselves if they want to collect them or not. It is quite possible that Glibunkel, Kussilla, and Sheinux will appear as Shiny in this costumed form. Kirlia could also be Shiny, but an evolution usually cannot be caught as Shiny.
In general, it has not yet been confirmed that these Pokémon will appear as Shiny. However, their normal forms can all be Shiny.
The highlight should otherwise be Shiny Zirpurze. This is a completely new Shiny and should be hunted. The other spawns are not that impressive.
This is Shiny Zirpurze: The Shiny is slightly lighter than the normal form. However, you should always look closely when checking a Zirpurze, as the difference is not that significant.
What’s coming up in October? After the Fashion Event, we will continue directly in Pokémon GO. Numerous other events are planned, and every Tuesday there is also a Spotlight Hour.
Here we give you an overview of the upcoming events:
Anemoculus are important collectibles in Genshin Impact. You can find them quite easily, but over time the locations become rarer. We show you a map with numerous locations of the Anemoculus.
What are Anemoculus? You can find and collect the Anemoculus all over the map. You can then sacrifice them at the statues in Mondstadt to receive rewards.
They are indeed quite useful, as they can increase your stamina, among other things.
Where should one search? There is no exact location for that. You can find the Anemoculus all over the map. When you open your map in the game, you will find them where a star is marked.
This is the map: We are embedding here the interactive map of Genshin Impact. Here you can see all 65 locations of the Anemoculus at a glance:
So you have at least 65 places here where you can search for the Anemoculus. It is quite possible that there are more places that the YouTuber has not yet found.
Are the Anemoculus worth it? Definitely! They can help you progress faster, and especially the increased stamina is exciting.
You should definitely collect the Anemoculus when you come across them. With the map, you can even specifically hunt for them. It’s best to use strong characters for this – check out the tier list for Genshin Impact.
Besides the Anemoculus, there are also many more things to discover in Genshin Impact. It is especially important to have a strong team to withstand all dangers. Check it out here:
Minecraft is now conquering Nintendo worlds as well. In Smash Bros. Ultimate, you will soon be able to play as the most famous Minecraft characters.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate now has quite a wild assortment of heroes and villains. It’s no longer limited to just Nintendo heroes. But the next newcomer is sure to surprise everyone. The Minecraft heroes from Mojang are joining the Nintendo fighting group.
What heroes are coming? The first trailer shows the four characters that will come with the Minecraft DLC to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These are:
Steve: The default player character in Minecraft
Alex: The female counterpart to Steve
Zombie: One of the first mobs from Minecraft, who acts quite stupidly but can overwhelm players in groups
Endermen: A creature that is usually passive – unless the player looks directly at it
Whether these are all individual characters with quirks or basically just “skins” that share the same set of abilities is still not quite clear – even if it appears that way in the trailer.
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What can the characters do? Although not all details are known yet, a lot can already be discerned from the first trailer. Numerous Minecraft mechanics have been adopted and almost transferred 1:1 into Smash Bros. The characters can place different blocks, craft swords, place TNT to ignite it with redstone wiring, or even ride through the map in a minecart.
By placing blocks, it is even possible to temporarily trap other characters – just as trolling players do in Minecraft.
Minecraft heroes cause problems: By the way, the developers had to come up with something substantial. To allow the Minecraft heroes to place their blocks on every stage, the stages had to be revised. This was said to be a “great challenge,” but it was necessary to fulfill the dream of the Minecraft heroes.
What do you think of Steve, Alex, the Endermen, and the Zombie in Smash Bros.? A cool addition or does it not fit at all?
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) offers you three alliances to join. Find out through our quiz which one suits you best.
What it’s about: In The Elder Scrolls Online, you have the choice between 10 different races and three different alliances:
The Aldmeri Dominion
The Daggerfall Covenant
And the Ebonheart Pact
Your choice of allegiance primarily influences your starting area and PvP. After that, thanks to One Tamriel, you can go anywhere, even into the territories of the other factions. Each alliance starts in its own area, and in Cyrodiil, the contested map, you ride under the respective banner. The starting areas are as follows, depending on the alliance:
The chaotic village “Khenarthis Rest” – starting area of the Aldmeri Dominion
The sandy island “Stros M’Kai” – starting area of the Daggerfall Covenant
The snow-covered “Wrothgar” – starting area of the Ebonheart Pact
In our quiz, you can now find out which of these three alliances suits you best.
Which alliance should you join?
Of course, such a choice can also have purely practical reasons. If you have not purchased the “Away from Home” package in the Crown Store, you can only play three races in each alliance.
However, through the package, you can unlock that every race becomes playable in any alliance. You are entirely unrestricted with the Imperials. You can find out which race suits you in our other ESO quiz:
This is how the quiz works: You will be asked 10 questions one after the other. For each of these questions, you will have different answer options. You should decide based on your gut feeling and click on the answer that best relates to you. At the end of the quiz, you will find out which alliance in ESO suits you well.
Please also note that each click makes your answer final. If you want to make another selection, you must restart the quiz. But for now, have fun!
Dieses Quiz ist geschlossen.
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About a week ago, the shooter Squad officially launched on Steam. The game is well-received and celebrated by many players. What makes it so good?
This is Squad: The shooter is developed by Offworld Industries and has spent 5 years in Early Access. The 1.0 version was released on September 23 and Squad has left Early Access.
Squad is a tactical multiplayer military shooter that allows up to 100 players per round. The game focuses on realism, communication, and teamwork.
The battles are intense, and the weapons feel realistic. You must proceed tactically to win and can even shape and influence the map through fortifications.
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These are the numbers: The release went extremely well for Squad. The player numbers are decent (via Steamcharts):
In September, an average of 4925 players played simultaneously
In August, when Squad was still in Early Access, there were only 3809 players simultaneously
At peak times, nearly 15,000 players played simultaneously – the most ever
Thus, there is already a clear increase in player numbers, and the players themselves seem to be satisfied as well. Looking at the reviews on Steam, nearly all are positive.
On Steam, Squad has a total of 57,927 reviews, of which 49,199 are positive (as of October 1 at 4:30 PM). Thus, the ratings are considered “very positive” on Steam.
Why is the game so well-received? Numerous players have left their positive opinions on Steam. We summarize some of the voices for you:
Kartoffel_Ninja says: “Squad has the perfect balance between a tactical shooter like Arma and something punchier like Battlefield. Tactics come first. However, when hell breaks loose, it turns into a uniquely intense firework thanks to the excellent sound and graphics.”
Tornado writes: “If Arma is too realistic and CoD too unrealistic, then Squad is the perfect mix. Large maps, lots of realism, but not so much that you lose the fun.”
saalzwasser rates: “The best, most realistic, accessible, intense, and kindest multiplayer military shooter I have ever played.”
In general, realism and tactics are particularly praised. While Squad is incredibly realistic in many ways, it does not lose sight of fun. However, one must proceed tactically to win, and that is well-received.
Technical details are also praised. The sound and graphics are said to be very good, and thus the shooter convinces even outside of gameplay.
What is being criticized? Some players report bugs and lags. For instance, the image may freeze often, or the servers have problems. However, these reports are only sporadic.
Otherwise, some players criticize that it is too tactical for them. Opponents play very cautiously, and one often has to search longer to find them.
Despite the criticism, Squad is popular among players and is considered a hidden gem behind big names like Call of Duty and Battlefield. If you are looking for other shooters, check this out:
Today, on October 1st, early access for many players has started in FIFA 21. But what should you do with the 10-hour limit of EA Play? We will tell you how to use this time effectively, to gain an advantage in Ultimate Team.
Time is short: 10 hours is not a lot of time, so you should use it wisely and not waste valuable gameplay minutes. We will tell you what you should do in FUT 21 to earn coins and packs as effectively as possible.
1. Close the game for unnecessary activities
What you should do: If you want to use every minute of the 10-hour trial effectively, you should completely exit the game when it comes to activities on the transfer market and managing your team. Because all activities such as:
Buying and selling cards,
Managing the team,
and completing SBCs
can also be done in the Web App or Companion App. And you should use those as time is not counted there.
Use the Web App to manage your team
Properly closing the game: It is important to completely close the game and ensure that the game is not just paused. Especially if you briefly switch to YouTube or Netflix, make sure to actively close FIFA beforehand.
2. Play, Play, Play
What you should do: Squad Battles may not be the most fun mode for many FUT players, as you only compete against the CPU. However, in the trial phase, they are probably the most effective way to earn packs and coins.
For this, you should simply complete as many Squad Battles matches as possible and earn a high rank. Then you can expect your first rewards in the form of sets and coins as early as Monday.
With Squad Battles, you can also familiarize yourself with the new gameplay
Another advantage: You can use Squad Battles to train the new gameplay and learn the new mechanics of FIFA 21. So that you are ready for Division Rivals as soon as the trial phase is over.
3. Complete easy tasks
What you should do: Be sure to check the task catalog and look for tasks that you can complete quickly. Maybe there are even tasks that you can complete together with Squad Battles games? The better!
It is only important to initially ignore tasks that are too time-consuming or difficult. Because repeated attempts take too much time.
4. Do not open packs
What you should do: No matter how tempting the nice new pack animations look. You should save your time and simply open your hard-earned packs in the Web or Companion App.
Although it may not look as cool, it definitely saves a lot of time that can be invested in the gameplay.
What about you? Do you have EA Play and will you do everything in the 10 hours to earn as many coins and packs as possible? Or are you taking it easy, testing the new gameplay peacefully, and trying other modes like the Career Mode?
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Update, 5:00 PM: Officially, early access has begun, but apparently too many players want to access FIFA 21 at the same time. The EA Play app seems overloaded, many players cannot get in – and therefore cannot download the game. Other players who have made it into the EA Play app report that they cannot find FIFA 21 there.
This continues with the original article
When does FIFA 21 early access start? The first players can play FIFA 21 from October 1 – so a good week before the actual release. However, an EA Play membership is required for this. This is the newly named version of the long-known “EA Access”.
At what time can I play FIFA 21? FIFA 21 with EA Play starts today at 5:00 PM. This can be gathered from EA’s website, which currently has a countdown running that ends on October 1 at 5 PM.
The countdown ends on October 1 at 5 PM
Can I play FIFA 21 completely with EA Play? The start date with EA Play is October 1, 2020, but this is a ten-hour trial version. This means: You have access to FIFA 21 for ten hours, but once that time has expired, you can only continue at the official release of FIFA 21. Things are different with EA Play Pro.
FIFA 21 – Difference Between EA Play and EA Play Pro
What is the difference? EA Play offers two types of memberships. We will look at the differences regarding FIFA 21.
The first is the regular EA Play:
EA Play is available on PS4, Xbox One, Origin, and Steam.
The membership costs €3.99 per month or €24.99 per year.
The start on October 1 is only a 10-hour trial.
The second is EA Play Pro:
Available only on Origin, so not for consoles.
The membership costs €14.99 per month or €99.99 per year.
Early access to new games is unlimited instead of limited to 10 hours.
The Pro membership offers various bonuses – such as larger early access.
Both memberships offer various bonuses and content, as well as a 10% discount on Origin purchases. The launch should also start at 5 PM for EA Play Pro.
If you do not have an EA Play membership, you can still play FIFA 21 earlier. Then the earliest possible start date is October 6 – with the Champions Edition or the Ultimate Edition. Otherwise, the release date is October 9 and is thus still a bit more than a week away.
If you want to start the new FIFA season even earlier, you can dive into the web app that started on Wednesday. It offers, for example, the opportunity to build a FUT team and engage in the transfer market.
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The journalist Jason Schreier has now revealed that Cyberpunk 2077 is, in fact, being developed under overtime work, known as crunch. For this, he is criticized by many players. They claim it is hardly worth mentioning. They likely want to smear the beloved studio, CD Projekt Red, with dirt.
This is the background:
In May 2019, former developers of Cyberpunk 2077 reached out to US journalist Jason Schreier. They said that the development was rocky, leading to many overtime hours. They compared the development to that of Anthem: poor management had led to long periods of little progress, and then employees became sick during the sprint.
Even before an article with these “insider information” could be published, the heads of the studio approached Schreier and said: they wanted to grant the employees the same respect as gamers. They were implementing a policy that prohibits “mandatory overtime” (via kotaku).
This promise has now been revoked – shortly before the release of Cyberpunk 2077, crunch is indeed happening. The executives see no other option. However, it is said that employees will be compensated well for it.
Cyberpunk is one of the hottest games of 2020 and has been postponed several times.
This is the reaction: To Jason Schreier’s dismay, the news that they have to work overtime and switch to a 6-day week left many indifferent. On the contrary, Schreier was accused of “artificially” inflating the matter. He is accused of trying to write a crisis.
Overtime in projects is totally normal. And in many industries, it is even worse. It is made out to be “much ado about nothing.” Schreier should not be so sensitive, it was essentially said.
A user wrote to Schreier: crunch is just much rage over nothing.
“My goodness, overtime is totally normal”
These reactions on Twitter coincide with those on MeinMMO. Here, too, many users see no reason to worry about “a few overtime hours”:
So writes user Jaba01: “Why is everyone whining here when people do a little overtime?”
Psycheater says: “I honestly don’t understand why there is so much fuss in the gaming industry over this newfangled term. Overtime is commonplace in many other industries.”
Hugo adds: “My goodness, it is six weeks. Crunch exists in extremely many industries, especially during the final push. Healthcare, for example, is crunching 24/7 365 days a year.”
Apparently, journalist Schreier was also personally attacked on Twitter: He believes it is because CD Projekt Red is so incredibly loved. Fans defend them at any cost.
Schreier apparently received some personal criticism as well.
Crunch is a culture – not just “a few overtime hours”
This is what the journalist is saying now: Schreier now emphasizes in further tweets and in an article that there are apparently some misunderstandings circulating. Crunch is much worse than “a few overtime hours” as many gamers understand it:
Crunch in the video game industry is not “just a little longer working for 6 weeks”.
According to Schreier, “the crunch culture” in the video game industry is a constant state: due to group pressure, it has become the norm for everyone to work longer hours constantly. This destroys marriages and drives people to burnout. You only have to see how many developers are fleeing from the video game industry to realize what the culture is causing.
Even now with Cyberpunk 2077, the announcement to make “overtime mandatory” is merely the tip of the iceberg: it officially makes what has been going on for a long time clear. Because many in the studio have been working overtime for a long time. This is confirmed by an email from the studio head, who wrote, “Like almost everyone else in the studio, I am also overworked, mentally exhausted, and feel the pressure when I look at the calendar.”
Crunch is far away from the average player
This is what lies behind it: The fight against “crunch culture” in the video game industry has a long history. There have been insider reports and scandals for years about how bad things can get. Someone like Schreier, who talks a lot with developers, has a nightmarish situation in mind when he hears the word “crunch” and thinks of the personal tragedies that can occur under such circumstances.
For the average gamer, who reads about “overtime” and is not shown a horror scenario, it is very far from reality. Ultimately, they have less contact with the people who make the game than with the games themselves.
When, a few years ago, reports emerged about “terrible working conditions” at Fortnite developer Epic, there was no backlash against the reporting.
Ultimately, gamers also believe: Who wants to be beautiful must suffer. Only when developers are willing to put in extra work will good games come out.
There are horror stories about developers who worked themselves to death.
Stories about crunch from the USA have often been horrible. It gets truly sickening when looking at Asia. There, in record time, a mobile MMO was supposed to be created. That worked out and generated enormous amounts of money. However, during the development, developers reportedly worked so hard that some lost their lives.
In Japan, South Korea, and China, there are even specific words for “death from overwork”:
Many are familiar with “overtime” from their own work environment and do not see the drastic impact of the “constant 60-hour” week that Schreier envisions.
Additionally, CD Projekt Red is one of the last “sacred studios”: Players do not want to let anything happen to the beloved creators of The Witcher.
People also do not want to believe that it could be so harsh at such a beloved studio.
When, a few years ago, reports emerged about “terrible working conditions” at Fortnite developer Epic, there was no backlash against the reporting.
Ultimately, gamers also believe: Who wants to be beautiful must suffer. Only when developers are willing to put in extra work will good games come out.
There are horror stories about developers who worked themselves to death.
Stories about crunch from the USA have often been horrible. It gets truly sickening when looking at Asia. There, in record time, a mobile MMO was supposed to be created. That worked out and generated enormous amounts of money. However, during the development, developers reportedly worked so hard that some lost their lives.
In Japan, South Korea, and China, there are even specific words for “death from overwork”:
What would Call of Duty be without teddy bear Easter eggs? Probably not a “real” CoD. Players can now summon a giant zombie teddy bear in CoD: Modern Warfare and MeinMMO shows you how it looks and how to replicate it.
What kind of teddy is this? When thinking of teddy bears, images of fluffy little cuddle toys come to mind. But in Call of Duty, it looks quite different. In the latest Easter egg that players found in Modern Warfare, you summon a monstrous teddy that suddenly emerges from the ground.
It is huge and makes loud noises reminiscent of Godzilla.
This is what the teddy Easter egg looks like in Modern Warfare
This is what players show: The Reddit user magicman88999 captured a clip of what the teddy looks like in Modern Warfare. The giant figure with glowing eyes turns its head and makes sounds.
Players shoot at the bear, but it seems to be unfazed. Only when jets fly over and drop bombs on it does the teddy retreat back into the ground with loud protest.
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Instructions: Do you want to summon the teddy yourself and perhaps impress your friends who do not yet know the Easter egg? Then just follow our instructions. But keep in mind that you will need quite a bit of ammo for this.
It’s best to start a custom game on the Station map (Gunfight)
Equip 2 LMGs with plenty of ammo in your loadout
Head to the main building of the train station – it is a yellow building with a red roof and a smoking chimney
There are 6 stone discs (or relics) on the building that need to be shot – Keep in mind that destroying each disc requires about 100 shots. That’s why LMGs with plenty of ammo are important here
You can find them on the right side of the building, at the front and on the left side of the building
Behind 5 of the shot stone plates are numbers hidden
Behind one plate is a keypad where you can enter numbers
Remember the numbers from left to right on the building
So follow the order we show you in our graphic (ignore the 4 – that is where the keypad is hidden)
What’s next: Once you’ve remembered the numbers, go to the keypad. There you should now shoot your weapon at the corresponding number buttons in the order you memorized.
One shot on the corresponding number is sufficient.
Now the bear appears: Once you’ve “entered” the last number on the keypad, the bear will appear behind you. It’s best to climb on a wagon for a good view.
In the video guide by Call of Duty Fanatics on YouTube, the individual steps are also shown to you.
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What do you think of such Easter eggs in Call of Duty? Is it a nice change that you’re proud to show off to friends or does a Godzilla teddy leave you cold?
The developers seem to be quite serious about hidden content in Call of Duty. Because in a hidden subway station, players have now found a secret weapon blueprint. We show you where to search so that the plan belongs to you.
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The balancing of the covenants in WoW Shadowlands is just beginning. Isn’t that way too late? Some players are very concerned.
There are less than four weeks left before World of Warcraft Shadowlands is released. While the beta is still in full swing, some players are unhappy with the progress. Only now has Blizzard announced that the covenant abilities will be properly balanced. This is far too late for some players, and they are calling for: Delay Shadowlands before it becomes a disaster. In the meantime, one could engage with the 10 biggest mysteries of WoW …
What’s going on? Blizzard has announced that they finally want to take care of the balance between the covenants and their abilities. With the latest update of the beta, significant changes have already been made, and more are yet to come.
It’s about making the covenants with their different bonuses, such as soul bonds and covenant abilities, equal to each other. No covenant should be the best in every situation. All should offer strengths and weaknesses that make them strong in different situations, but always at least sensible.
The covenants are only now being balanced – can this go well?
This is how the players react: In the comments on wowhead and the WoW subreddit, there are many loud voices. With less than a month remaining, the concern is growing that there might not be enough time for comprehensive balancing. Some even believe that Blizzard should postpone the release of Shadowlands again to take more time and present the expansion in a polished state.
“And they still won’t succeed by the launch of the game.”
“Damn, way too late … Just delay the game already …”
“I mean, come on, Blizzard. Less than a month before release and it’s not even close to being finished. Please delay the expansion and finish it first.”
Time is running out – will that be enough?
Why are the players so dissatisfied? Covenants are one of the biggest features of Shadowlands, and the associated possibilities for character power are considerable. That such an essential feature is only to be balanced towards the end of the beta phase is met with a lot of misunderstanding and fuels the fears that Shadowlands will become an “unfinished mess”.
All completely normal – really now
To be honest, I can only understand the worries of some players to a limited extent.
The fact is that balancing precise numerical values is usually the last step. First, the abilities were created, tested for their usability and fun, and now it’s time for fine-tuning. Essentially, “only” the numbers need to be adjusted so that all covenants are approximately equal. This is, of course, a challenging task with so many abilities and interconnections with individual classes, but a typical one.
This time, unlike with the Azerite system, it is not primarily about a system being completely broken. Essentially, these are just fine-tuning adjustments. Individual numerical values that need to be adjusted. This is exactly the work that you should expect at the end of a beta – detailing adjustments.
Yes, Shadowlands will probably not appear in a perfect state. But that has never been the case – for any single expansion of WoW. Even after balancing, one ability or another will be, at least temporarily, too strong or too weak. However, the developers now have good options for applying hotfixes within a few hours without the player needing to download a new patch.
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