Pokémon GO: Field Research in October 2020 – These 5 Quests You Should Do

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are new field research tasks corresponding to the beginning of October. We will show you all the quests and tell you which ones you should undertake.

What’s new: At the start of each month, there are new field research tasks in Pokémon GO. In October, there are new quests, and this time they mainly revolve around ghost-type Pokémon.

This is fitting because at the end of the month it will get spooky again in Pokémon GO as the Halloween event approaches. It could be the big highlight in 2020.

All Field Research in October 2020

Where does the information come from? Dedicated players have compiled tasks at TheSilphRoad. However, keep in mind that there might still be some rare tasks missing.

Additionally, there are quests corresponding to events that are not listed here. These are only valid during the event period. The quests mentioned here are available throughout the entire month of October.

Quests with Throws

  • Land 5 great curveball throws in a row
    • Reward: encounter with a Pandir #2*
  • Land 5 good throws
    • Reward: encounter with a Voltoball*
  • Land 3 great throws
    • Reward: encounter with a Nebulak*, Anorith* or Liliep*
  • Land 3 great throws in a row
    • Reward: encounter with an Onix*
  • Land 3 fantastic throws in a row
    • Reward: encounter with a Larvitar*

A strong quest here is again the task around Pandir. It is among the rarest Shinies in the game and you should ideally always complete this quest.

Otherwise, the Voltoball task remains strong. It is quick to complete, and Voltoball is also a rare Shiny. So, you should take on the field research.

Pandir Forms
Pandir #2 can be caught for the 2nd month in a row – Source: Couple of Gaming @Twitter

Quests with Catching

  • Catch 3 Pokémon with weather boost
    • Reward: encounter with a Driftlon*
  • Catch 3 ghost-type Pokémon
    • Reward: encounter with a Zwirrlicht*
  • Use 5 berries while catching Pokémon
    • Reward: encounter with a Kramurx*
  • Catch a dragon-type Pokémon
    • Reward: encounter with a Dratini*
  • Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost
    • Reward: encounter with a Quapsel* or Vulpix
  • Catch 10 Pokémon
    • Reward: encounter with a Karpador*
  • Catch 10 different species of Pokémon
    • Reward: 2 special candies

The new tasks involving Driftlon and Zwirrlicht are useful. These Pokémon are likely to appear more frequently during the Halloween event, but they are rare outside of events. Both monsters can be Shiny, so you can hope for rare Shinies.

Quests with Battles

  • Win a raid
    • Reward: encounter with a Lichtel
  • Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket grunts
    • Reward: encounter with a Zobiris*
  • Win 5 raids
    • Reward: encounter with an Aerodactyl*
  • Win a level 3 raid or higher
    • Reward: encounter with a Kabuto* or Amonitas*

Some quests related to battling have not been available since the Corona period.

A really good task is the quest for Lichtel. The evolution Skelabra is among the best attackers of ghost and fire type, and with this quest, you can hope for a good specimen.

Quests with Eggs

  • Hatch an egg
    • Reward: encounter with a Makabaja*

You can easily hatch eggs from home. We provide tips on how to hatch them.

Whoever hatches an egg gets a chance at a long-lost Pokémon! Makabaja celebrated its release at Halloween 2019 and has been missing since then. Now it celebrates its comeback, and you have the chance for the Shiny.

Makabaja
Makabaja celebrates its return

More Quests

  • Send 3 gifts
    • Reward: encounter with a Shuppet*
  • Send 3 Pokémon
    • Reward: encounter with an Alolan Rattata*
  • Give your buddy 3 snacks
    • Reward: encounter with a Skunkapuh
  • Trade a Pokémon
    • Reward: encounter with a Traunfugil*
  • Evolve a Pokémon
    • Reward: encounter with an Alpollo or Evoli*
  • Earn 5 hearts with your buddy
    • Reward: 2 silver Pinap berries
  • Use 5 power-ups on Pokémon
    • Reward: encounter with a Squirtle*, Bulbasaur* or Charmander*
  • Earn 3 candies by walking with your buddy
    • Reward: encounter with a Flunschlik
Shiny Shuppet Comparison
Shuppet is available this month from a quest

What about the Pandir form? Pandir will continue to celebrate form #2 this month. This form was also present last month. However, anyone who does not have a Shiny of this yet can try their luck again this month.

How long will the tasks remain? These quests typically stay active for a month. There are some tasks from the list that have remained exactly the same for months – these will likely still be around in November.

Otherwise, there will likely be a new batch of quests on November 1st at 10:00 PM German time.

Research Breakthrough in October

What do you get in the Research Breakthrough? In October, you will receive Ninjatom from the breakthrough. You can find all the info about the new breakthrough in our event overview for the month of October.

Is the breakthrough worth it? Ninjatom is useful for the Pokédex entry. After all, this Pokémon is only available during special events and especially newcomers might still need this monster.

However, Ninjatom is not very strong for raids or in PvP. If you are looking for good PvP attackers, check out our tier list of the best PvP Pokémon.

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Why do dungeon groups in MMORPGs actually consist of 5 people?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 4 minutes

Have you ever noticed that many dungeons in MMORPGs require a group of 5? Why is that?

MMORPGs are group games. It’s about sharing a world with many others and then experiencing adventures together. If you want to explore dangerous dungeons, you are often limited to 5 players. But it wasn’t always like that. So why exactly 5?

It’s all about the group

Single-player role-playing games in the 80s and 90s adopted the group principle from pen & paper templates. Players should not roam the world as a lonely hero, but rather as a balanced party. At that time, classes such as warriors, thieves, clerics, and mages were available. However, they were also garnished with various subclasses like paladins, rangers, or druids.

For a balanced group, the four main classes were initially necessary. However, that was not enough. On the one hand, because the developers wanted to give players more variation, and on the other hand, it became evident that a damage dealer and a tank could make a significant difference in battles. Thus, the 6-member group established itself for single-player RPGs.

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Older MMORPGs like Everquest 1 relied on public dungeons without fixed group sizes.

With MMORPGs, everything changed: When online role-playing games emerged in the 90s, there were initially no group limits for certain content like dungeons. The dungeons were public. Therefore, many players gathered in them. This often led to queues at boss enemies. Everyone wanted to defeat them, but the heroes had to wait until it was their turn and the boss respawned. This brought problems with it. Because no one wanted to wait long.

To eliminate waiting times and ensure better balancing, developers introduced instances. These are dungeons that only a pre-formed group of players could enter. A separate instance was then created for each group. This way, players didn’t interfere with each other and could explore the dungeon and defeat the boss in peace.

What is the right group size?

So how big should the groups be? Initially, there was experimentation. Groups of 6, groups of 16, and other configurations were not uncommon. Nowadays, 5-member groups are the most common.

A significant reason for this is the so-called Holy Trinity of classes. This consists of damage dealer, healer, and tank. These three must always be present since developers base the balancing of dungeons on this. Knowing that 5 players are entering the dungeon helps designers create and balance the dungeon well.

Everquest Kunark Artwork
The correct group composition is important in an MMORPG.

In a group, there should always be at least one damage dealer, such as a mage or assassin, one healer like a cleric, and one tank like the warrior.

However, there are also other classes like debuffers, who weaken enemies, buffers, who strengthen the party, and CCs, which are crowd controllers that can hold a whole group of enemies at bay.

5-member groups give players the opportunity to experiment without compromising the Holy Trinity. This means damage dealers, healers, and tanks are already included, and further classes can be tested to see how well they help to master the challenge as effectively as possible.

Reliability and flexibility desired

It’s all about randomness: The two free spots are often referred to as randoms. These are essentially places that can be assigned randomly. Additional healers or tanks, or damage dealers as well as CCs, buffers, or debuffers are welcome.

Groups naturally pay attention to ensuring that the composition fits the dungeon that is about to be entered as closely as possible. If the dungeon is designed by the developers in such a way that groups with more tanks have better chances, then one random spot will be filled with another tank. If damage dealers are advantageous, then one of those will be added.

The Elder Scrolls Online
Small groups are popular in modern MMORPG dungeons.

This makes the groups flexible. The Holy Trinity remains intact but can then be expanded by the classes that are needed for the specific content.

However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t other group compositions. MMORPGs still offer raids for significantly more players. Some dungeons in online role-playing games are also designed for small group sizes of 3 to 4, and even solo content is not uncommon. After all, there should be variety.

5-member groups simply provide security combined with a certain flexibility and also a tactical approach. Because there can’t be two of every class in the party, it has to be carefully considered how the group should ultimately be composed. And for developers, they offer a good way to balance the content correctly since 5 players are simply manageable. Therefore, 5-member groups just make sense for dungeons in MMORPGs.

Do you want to know what the first MMORPG ever was? We’ll tell you.

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Fortnite: Finding and Defeating Wolverine – Here’s How

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

In a Wolverine challenge, you must find Wolverine and defeat him in Fortnite: Battle Royale. We will show you tips and where he appears.

What kind of challenge is this? The Update 14.20 brought the superhero Wolverine from the Marvel universe as an NPC boss to the Fortnite map. In a task, you must now find Wolverine and eliminate him.

Finding Wolverine – Locations

Where do you need to go? Normally, you can find the bosses from Season 4 in a specific location on the map. Iron Man can be found at Stark Industries, introduced with Update 14.10.

But where is Wolverine? There is no location specifically added for the hero, so it is hard to find him. This is because Wolverine spawns in various locations and moves around freely.

Locations on the map:

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Wolverine has been found in the red-marked areas

Players report that they have found the superhero in various locations (via Twitter). The hero has been found at these locations:

  • Weeping Woods
  • Slurpy Swamp and the swamp area
  • Near The Fortilla

Now that you must find the hero and fight against him, there is a trick that will help you in your search. Wolverine’s footsteps can be “heard” from a long distance.

If you turn on “visualize sound effects” in the settings, footsteps will be shown on the screen. This way, you can immediately see which direction Wolverine’s footsteps are coming from. This will save you a lot of time in your search.

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Make sure to grab a helicopter or a vehicle and search the areas where he appears. Together with the visualization of the footsteps, you will find him quickly.

Fortnite helicopter title
Grab a “Choppa” and search the area

Defeating Wolverine – The best way to do it

How can you confront Wolverine in battle? With this boss, it is important that you try to keep your distance. If he locks onto you, you’ll quickly lose. Wolverine has lethal claws and is faster than any character in the game.

It is best to equip yourself with long-range weapons before the search and pack a few explosive throwing items as well. It is also helpful if you team up against Wolverine and attack all at once.

If you eliminate him, you will be rewarded with the Wolverine skin. So you should quickly start your search if you want to roam the Fortnite world as Wolverine.

But you can fight not only against Wolverine in Fortnite. You will also find Iron Man and Doctor Doom in the game. There are now 3 bosses in Season 4 – Chapter 2 that you can fight to obtain their superpowers.

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FIFA 21: All new stadiums in overview – including all Bundesliga arenas

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 6 minutes

We show you all the stadiums of FIFA 21 in our stadium list. Here you will find an overview of all new stadiums including the new Bundesliga stadiums.

So many stadiums FIFA 21 has: In FIFA 21, a total of 95 licensed stadiums are available. One more stadium is expected to be added during the FIFA year.

New is also the FUT stadium, which players from Ultimate Team can receive and customize completely.

These are the new Bundesliga stadiums in FIFA 21

Which new Bundesliga stadiums are there? This year, two new Bundesliga stadiums are added to FIFA 21:

  • The stadium at the old Försterei of Union Berlin is a cult site that was built in 1920. Noteworthy is that the stadium offers 18,395 standing places out of a total of 22,012 places. A real cauldron, which is now also in FIFA 21.
  • The Benteler Arena of SC Paderborn is also now included in FIFA 21. However, since Paderborn has been relegated from the Bundesliga despite their brave performance, the modern Benteler Arena is now a stadium of the 2nd division in FIFA 21.

Thus, only 3 stadiums from the 1st Bundesliga are missing in FIFA 21. The Munich Allianz Arena, the Schüco-Arena of promoted team Arminia Bielefeld, and the Schwarzwald Stadion from SC Freiburg.

The other new stadiums in FIFA 21

These stadiums are also new in FIFA 21: The new FIFA part receives a total of 6 new stadiums. In addition to the two Bundesliga newcomers, the following stadiums are also new in the game:

  • Elland Road – Leeds United (to be added by EA later)
  • Stadio Nuevo Los Cármenes – Granada
  • Providence Park – Portland Timbers
  • Visit Mallorca Estadi – RCD Mallorca

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All stadiums of the Bundesliga in FIFA 21

What about the Allianz Arena? Also in FIFA 21, the Allianz Arena of FC Bayern Munich will not be included, as Konami still holds the rights.

These are all Bundesliga stadiums: In total, there are 20 stadiums from the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga:

  • WWK Arena – FC Augsburg
  • Olympiastadion – Hertha BSC
  • wohninvest WESERSTADION – SV Werder Bremen
  • SIGNAL IDUNA PARK – Borussia Dortmund
  • Düsseldorf Arena – Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • Deutsche Bank Park – Eintracht Frankfurt
  • PreZero Arena – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
  • RheinEnergieSTADION – 1. FC Köln
  • Red Bull Arena – RB Leipzig
  • BayArena – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
  • OPEL ARENA – 1. FSV Mainz 05
  • BORUSSIA-PARK – Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • VELTINS-Arena – FC Schalke 04
  • Volkswagen Arena – VfL Wolfsburg
  • Stadium “An der Alten Försterei” – Union Berlin
  • Volksparkstadion – Hamburger SV
  • HDI-Arena – Hannover 96
  • Max-Morlock-Stadion – 1. FC Nürnberg
  • Mercedes-Benz Arena – VfB Stuttgart
  • Benteler-Arena – SC Paderborn

Bundesliga stadiums in FIFA 21 with images and capacities:

BayArena

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  • Club: Bayer Leverkusen
  • Capacity: 30,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Borussia-Park

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  • Club: Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • Capacity: 54,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Volksparkstadion (2. Bundesliga)

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  • Club: Hamburger SV
  • Capacity: 57,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Olympiastadion

olympiastadion
  • Club: Hertha BSC
  • Capacity: 74,500
  • Field: 105x68m

Veltins Arena

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  • Club: Schalke 04
  • Capacity: 62,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Signal Iduna Park

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  • Club: Borussia Dortmund
  • Capacity: 81,000
  • Field: 105x68m

WWK Arena

wwk arena
  • Club: FC Augsburg
  • Capacity: 30,000
  • Field: 105x68m

wohninvest WESERSTADION

  • Club: SV Werder Bremen
  • Capacity: 42,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Düsseldorf Arena – Merkur Spiel-Arena

  • Club: Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • Capacity: 55,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Deutsche Bank Park

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  • Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
  • Capacity: 48,000
  • Field: 105x68m

PreZero Arena

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  • Club: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
  • Capacity: 30,000
  • Field: 105x68m

RheinEnergieSTADION

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  • Club: 1. FC Köln
  • Capacity: 50,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Red Bull Arena

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  • Club: RB Leipzig
  • Capacity: 43,000
  • Field: 105x68m

OPEL ARENA

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  • Club: 1. FSV Mainz 05
  • Capacity: 33,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Volkswagen Arena

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  • Club: VFL Wolfsburg
  • Capacity: 30,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Stadium “An der Alten Försterei”

  • Club: Union Berlin
  • Capacity: 22,000
  • Field: 109×73m

HDI-Arena (2. Bundesliga)

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  • Club: Hannover 96
  • Capacity: 49,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Max-Morlock-Stadion (2. Bundesliga)

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  • Club: 1. FC Nürnberg
  • Capacity: 50,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Benteler-Arena (2. Bundesliga)

  • Club: SC Paderborn
  • Capacity: 15,000
  • Field: 110x70m

Mercedes-Benz Arena (2. Bundesliga)

  • Club: VFB Stuttgart
  • Capacity: 60,000
  • Field: 105x68m

Which leagues and teams are in FIFA 21, we summarize here:

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All stadiums of the Premier League in FIFA 21

The stadiums from England: All stadiums of the English Premier League as well as 12 licensed stadiums from the EFL are confirmed for FIFA 21.

The stadiums of the Premier League:

  • Anfield (Liverpool FC)
  • Bramall Lane (Sheffield United)
  • Craven Cottage (FC Fulham)
  • Emirates Stadium (Arsenal)
  • Etihad Stadium (Manchester City)
  • Goodison Park (FC Everton)
  • King Power Stadium (Leicester)
  • London Stadium (West Ham)
  • Molineux Stadium (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
  • Old Trafford (Manchester United)
  • Selhurst Park (Crystal Palace)
  • St. James’ Park (Newcastle United)
  • St. Mary’s Stadium (Southampton)
  • Stamford Bridge (Chelsea FC)
  • The Amex Stadium (Brighton & Hove Albion)
  • The Hawthorns (Bromwich Albion)
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Tottenham)
  • Turf Moor (Burnley)
  • Villa Park (Aston Villa)

The stadiums of the English Football League (2nd league):

  • Cardiff City Stadium (Cardiff City)
  • Carrow Road (Norwich City)
  • Fratton Park (FC Portsmouth)
  • KCOM Stadium (Hull City)
  • Kirklees Stadium – John Smith’s Stadium (Huddersfield Town)
  • Kiyan Prince Foundation (Queens Park Rangers)
  • Liberty Stadium (Swansea Stadium)
  • Riverside Stadium (FC Middlesbrough)
  • Stadium of Light (AFC Sunderland)
  • Stoke City FC Stadium (Stoke City)
  • Vicarage Road (FC Watford)
  • Vitality Stadium (AFC Bournemouth)

All stadiums of LaLiga in FIFA 21

The Spanish stadiums: The selection of Spanish stadiums does not change compared to last year. This also means that the Camp Nou of FC Barcelona will not be included again.

  • Coliseum Alfonso Pérez (Getafe)
  • El Alcoraz (SD Huesca)
  • Estadio ABANCA-Balaídos (Celta Vigo)
  • Estadio Benito Villamarín (Real Betis)
  • Estadio Ciutat de València (UD Levante)
  • Estadio de la Cerámica (FC Villareal)
  • Estadio de Mendizorroza (Deportivo Alavés)
  • Estadio José Zorrilla (Real Valladolid)
  • Estadio Mestalla (FC Valencia)
  • Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes (FC Granada)
  • Estadio San Mamés (Athletic Bilbao)
  • Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid)
  • Municipal de Ipurua (SD Eibar)
  • Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán (FC Sevilla)
  • Reale Arena (Real Sociedad)
  • Wanda Metropolitano (Atletico Madrid)

The stadiums of the 2nd Spanish league:

  • Estadio de Gran Canaria (UD Las Palmas)
  • Estadio de Montilivi (FC Girona)
  • Estadio de Vallecas (Rayo Vallecano)
  • Estadio La Rosaleda (FC Malaga)
  • Municipal de Butarque (CD Leganes)
  • RCDE Stadium (Espanyol Barcelona)
  • Visit Mallorca Estadi RCD Mallorca

All stadiums from Europe in FIFA 21

The stadiums from France and Italy: France and Italy are only represented in FIFA 21 with a total of 4 stadiums. In Italy, the stadium of AS Roma is not included in FIFA 21.

These are the stadiums from the rest of Europe:

  • Amsterdam Arena – Johan-Cruyff-Arena (Ajax Amsterdam, Netherlands)
  • Atatürk Olimpiyat (Istanbul, Turkey)
  • Donbass Arena (Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine)
  • Giuseppe-Meazza-Stadium – San Siro – (AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italy)
  • Groupama Stadium (Olympique Lyon, France)
  • Orange Vélodrome (Olympique Marseille, France)
  • Otkrytie Arena (Spartak Moscow, Russia)
  • Parc des Princes (Paris Saint-Germain, France)

All stadiums from the rest of the world in FIFA 21

These are the stadiums from the rest of the world: Aside from Europe, FIFA 21 also features some stadiums from Asia, South and North America.

Asian Stadiums

  • King Abdullah Sports City (Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli, Saudi Arabia)
  • King Fahd Stadium (Saudi National Team, Saudi Arabia)
  • Panasonic Stadium (Gamba Osaka, Japan)

South American Stadiums

  • Libertadores de América (CA Independiente)
  • Estadio Presidente Perón (Racing Club Avellaneda)

North American Stadiums

  • BC Place Stadium (Vancouver Whitecaps, Canada)
  • Centurylink Field (Seattle Sounders FC, USA)
  • Estadio Azteca (Club América, Mexico)
  • Mercedes-Benz-Arena (Atlanta United, USA)
  • Dignity Health Sports Park (LA Galaxy, USA)
  • Red Bull Arena (New York Red Bulls)
  • Providence Park (Portland Timbers)

Generic Stadiums Overview

These are the fictional arenas created by EA Sports: All teams that do not have licensed stadiums in FIFA 21 are allowed to play in these arenas.

  • Al Jayeed Stadium
  • Aloha Park
  • Arena del Centenario
  • Arena D’Oro
  • Court Lane
  • Crown Lane
  • Eastpoint Arena
  • El Grandioso
  • El Libertador
  • Estadio de las Artes
  • Estadio El Medio
  • Estadio Presidente G.Lopes
  • Euro Park
  • FeWC Stadium
  • Forest Park Stadium
  • FUT Stadium (Only in Ultimate Team)
  • Ivy Lane
  • Molton Road
  • O Dromo
  • Sanderson Park
  • Stade Municipal
  • Stadio Classico
  • Stadium 23. Maj
  • Stadium Europa
  • Stadium Hanguk
  • Stadium Neder
  • Stadium Olympik
  • Town Park
  • Union Park Stadium
  • Waldstadion

The VOLTA Arenas in FIFA 21

Where do you play in VOLTA mode? In this year’s VOLTA mode, 5 pitches for the street mode are added.

  • Amsterdam Underpass
  • Barcelona
  • Berlin
  • Buenos Aires
  • Cape Town
  • Dubai
  • Lagos
  • London
  • Mexico City
  • Miami
  • Milan
  • New York
  • Paris
  • Paris Streets
  • Parking Lot
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Rome
  • São Paulo
  • Sydney
  • Tokyo
  • Venice Beach
  • VOLTA Stadium
  • Warehouse

What about you? Which stadium will be your home in Ultimate Team? Everything else that is new in FIFA 21, we have summarized for you in our overview.

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CoD MW: PS4-exclusive content now available on PC and Xbox – Is it worth it?

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is in cooperation with PlayStation, allowing exclusive content for a year on the Sony console. The time is up, and this content is now available on PC & Xbox as well. MeinMMO shows you what is available and whether it’s worth it.

What’s on offer? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare unlocked the Survival mode for Xbox & PC on October 1st. Due to a partnership between Sony and CoD, this PvE mode was previously only playable on PlayStation. Community manager Ashton Williams from developer Infinity Ward confirmed on Twitter that the mode is now available:

https://twitter.com/ashtonisVULCAN/status/1310674220355997696

In the lower part of her tweet, Williams writes: “And yes, starting October 1st, Xbox and PC players have access to Survival mode.” To give you an overview of what to expect and whether you should check it out, here’s a brief overview of Survival mode.

Survival mode for Xbox & PC

What can the Survival mode do? The Survival mode is part of the Special Ops modes and has its own unique rules. You start with up to 4 people in a team on one of the 6vs6 maps from multiplayer and must defend yourself against incoming waves.

Since the launch of Modern Warfare, new maps have been added, and now you can enjoy 9 different maps that all go online on PC & Xbox:

  • Aniyah Palace
  • Grazna Raid
  • Piccadilly
  • St. Petrograd
  • Azhir Cave
  • Shoot House
  • Talsik Backlot
  • Crash
  • Hovec Sawmill

How does it work? You can go into battle solo or with up to four players. At the start, you are poorly equipped, have to search for weapons, and collect more cash with each wave for better gear. You will also find supply stations on the maps that offer you weapons or equipment for sale.

The enemies are the same as those who annoy you in the Spec Ops mode. You will be attacked by normal NPC soldiers without many special features, but also heavy Juggernauts or exploding enemies. The enemy forces can even be supported by local air support, sending helicopters after you.

You need to try to keep track and limit the number of enemy soldiers. Fallen comrades can be revived, but there is also the “Tactical Insertion” item to buy to secure a respawn. If the whole team is taken out, the round is over.

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Juggernauts are the most annoying enemies you’ll encounter in Survival mode.

Is it fun? It’s a bit like the other Spec Ops modes – the entry is quite tough. But after a few rounds, you’ll know the weaknesses of the enemies, how to always have enough ammunition, and how to quickly shoot down opponents.

This can actually be quite enjoyable and offers some fast-paced action for a few rounds. However, the mode appears somewhat carelessly designed. You earn experience points for weapons, your account, and the Battle Pass, but the mode doesn’t seem to have a real purpose. There’s no real goal; it feels more like a kind of busywork therapy.

Is it worth checking out? If you want to face a challenging PvE challenge with your team, give it a try. You can enhance your communication and level up the Season 6 Battle Pass.

But if you haven’t missed the mode so far, there’s no need to get overly excited now. There’s nothing more than a nice little diversion here. We’d rather recommend the Special Ops missions – here you have a clear mission and can also unlock skins for the operators.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare SpecOps Mission
You can carry fallen team members around – but reviving them is faster…

What about Warzone players & Combat Packs?

Can I use this as a Warzone player? The Survival mode is part of the Special Ops segment and is only available to purchasers of Modern Warfare. If you play the free-to-play Warzone without having bought the complete CoD MW, unfortunately, there’s no new Survival mode for you.

Will there be more PS4 content for PC & Xbox? Currently, there are only hints about the Survival mode, but actually, the free Combat Packs of Warzone, which reward players with cosmetics, should not be exclusive anymore.

In the PS-Store description of the current Combat Pack (Season 5 Reloaded): “Exclusive for PlayStation®Plus members until October 1, 2020.” However, you cannot currently unlock the package on PC. There are also no current statements about the Combat Packs on how or if they will become available for players on other platforms. As soon as there is news about it, you will find out on MeinMMO, because the packs have always been quite cool.

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Even if the Survival mode offers a nice addition rather than essential content, the entire Special Ops mode is a nice package with activities. If you’ve stayed away from it so far, definitely give it a try and try your hand at the missions. Here are some tips for getting started.

Since Warzone continues even after the release of Black Ops Cold War, you can also continue to use cosmetics earned in the Spec Ops mode in the future. Get yourself a few skins before the storage hog CoD MW leaves your hard drive for good. Check here how Warzone might continue with Cold War.

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PS5: Can you pre-order again soon? Glimmer of hope for the 3rd wave

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It is also certain that it will be about being quick again, as the demand for Sony’s next-gen console is far from satisfied.

PS5 pre-order: Are there other possibilities?

So far, all hopes and rumors revolve around a 3rd pre-order wave. Currently, there are not many other possibilities, as the PS5 is not likely to be available in retail. Right now it seems that you can only purchase your PS5 digitally.

Is there a 3rd wave for orders? An insider has now explained that new PS5 pre-orders could be possible again in a few days. The insider mentions the upcoming Monday as a possible time.

Sony had already stated that there should be further opportunities to pre-order the PS5 after the 2nd wave. Now an insider has given a specific date when pre-orders can probably start again. At least we now know a specific date.

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At sellers like Amazon, the PS5 was sold out within seconds.

PS5 pre-order: The date for the 3rd wave?

As a date, Roberto Serrano mentions October 5, 2020. That is the upcoming Monday. Pre-orders should be possible again through certain sellers. This is what Serrano writes on Twitter:

The new period for pre-orders should start on October 5 due to the delivery management by Sony PlayStation.

We are waiting for further information.

Roberto Serrano, source: Twitter.com
https://twitter.com/geronimo_73/status/1310971260617269250?s=20

Is there a time for the 3rd wave? An exact time is not known yet, at least the insider did not mention one. So we can only speculate when the pre-orders could start again.

The PS5 pre-orders of the 2nd wave were supposed to start around 10:00 AM, but with some sellers like Amazon, you could already pre-order around 9:40 AM. We assume that sales will start again in the morning.

It is also certain that it will be about being quick again, as the demand for Sony’s next-gen console is far from satisfied.

PS5 pre-order: Are there other possibilities?

So far, all hopes and rumors revolve around a 3rd pre-order wave. Currently, there are not many other possibilities, as the PS5 is not likely to be available in retail. Right now it seems that you can only purchase your PS5 digitally.

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Destiny 2: How Guardians Celebrate Halloween – All Information About the Festival of the Lost 2020

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In Destiny 2, the Guardians are still celebrating Halloween in Season 11. We will show you what to expect at the Festival of the Lost 2020 starting next week.

This event is about: The Festival of the Lost is Destiny’s version of Halloween. The event takes place annually in the autumn and has its roots in Destiny 1.

Atmospheric candles, pumpkins, and costumes create the right spooky atmosphere. The loot is also not to be missed, as you can collect cosmetics and weapons during the festivities. Of course, you will pay for Halloween with candy.

MeinMMO gives you a compact overview of the Festival of the Lost in 2020. Read everything you need to know about times, activities, the unique masks, and other rewards in the event.

Check out how Destiny 2 gets you hyped for Halloween with a trailer styled like a rock music video:

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What you need to know about the Halloween event “Festival of the Lost 2020”

This is the event period: The Festival of the Lost takes place from October 6 to November 3, 2020. Start and end are aligned with the Weekly Reset.

Are there any participation requirements? No, the festival can be celebrated by all players. That means, whether you own every expansion and a season pass or are a Guardian with the Free-to-Play version Destiny 2: New Light – all rewards and activities are freely accessible.

If you started Destiny 2 for the first time, you only need to complete the introductory quest in the Cosmodrome to unlock the Tower as a social space and reach a power level of 770.

Eva Levante Space Grandma Destiny Event NPC
You will find Eva next to a gnarled tree in the Tower Plaza

Your point of contact: During the Festival of the Lost, you will find Eva Levante in the Tower. The lovingly called “Space Grandma” NPC is your point of contact.

  • You receive quests and bounties from her
  • Eva distributes event rewards
  • Visit her to receive the “Mask Helm” or to exchange candy for bounties

How does the Halloween event keep players engaged until Beyond Light finally arrives?

Since the major expansion Beyond Light has been pushed to November 10, the Festival of the Lost comes at just the right time for many Guardians. The prolonged Season 11 gives a new incentive to draw some Guardians back to the screens.

Here’s what you can do:

  • Event-specific triumphs: The Festival of the Lost 2020 has new triumphs. These can only be completed during the event. A week after the event ends, Bungie will revise many triumphs and titles in Destiny 2
  • Event-specific bounties:  The bounties from Eva grant Glimmer, XP, Glimmer, and Chocolate Coins. The objectives follow the familiar pattern of weekly, daily, and additional bounties.
  • The Haunted Forest returns as an event activity and has been made more rewarding
Under time pressure, you proceed deeper into the darkness of the Haunted Forest

The Haunted Forest – How Destiny 2 intends to scare you

What you need to know about the activity: The Haunted Forest is a dark version of the Infinite Forest on Mercury for up to 3 players. Here you must venture deeper into your nightmares under time pressure and fight against changing bosses. It is pitch dark, and you will be pursued by an unbeatable axe-swinger.

The activity was first available in 2018 and has since been a staple of the Halloween event.

The further you progress in the 15 minutes, the harder Destiny makes it to advance with negative modifiers. To succeed, you have access to special perks with your event masks.

You can start the activity from the Orbit or in the Tower, with 2 options:

  • Haunted Forest: Offers an integrated matchmaking system and always fills your team to 3 Guardians (recommended power level is 750)
  • Locked Haunted Forest: Automatic matchmaking is disabled – you enter alone or with a pre-made fireteam (recommended power level is 750)
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The knight armed with an axe relentlessly hunts you

Here are the new features for 2020: If the boss remains at the end of your time limit, there are rewards. New this time is that 6 treasure chests will appear. You can open the first one normally. The last 5 can be opened with a “Cipher Decoder.”

These items drop randomly during the event from all activities. To find the “Cipher Decoder,” you must speak to Spider in the Tangled Shore at least once. You can then stack 25 Decoders and, if desired, open all 5 chests in the Haunted Forest.

These are the rewards that the Halloween event brings in 2020

This is how you get the rewards: During the Festival of the Lost, you can obtain your rewards in 2 ways: from Eva and at the end of a Haunted Forest run. Additionally, you can indulge in numerous event items in the Eververse.

Once you have unlocked access to the Haunted Forest, you can acquire bounties, masks, and other event rewards from Eva. You exchange the rewards for Chocolate Coins and candies. You receive these when you eliminate enemies or complete activities with the event masks.

At Eva, you can also complete event-specific triumphs that reward you with a Ghost Shell, a ship, and a mummy-style Sparrow (all exotic). You will also have the chance to unlock a free emblem in the Bungie store and a discount code for a new pin.

In the Haunted Forest supply boxes, you will find:

  • Random rolls of the event weapons “Haunting Tale” and “BrayTech Werewolf”
  • Masks
  • Chocolate Coins
  • Event shaders

Festival Helm and new masks: You will receive the event helm, meaning the masquerade helm, from Eva. You can choose between a version with Void, Arc, or Solar element. The helm has a power level – but only until the event ends on November 3.

The 5 new and the event masks from previous years can be activated as ornaments on the helm.

Festival of the Lost Masks Destiny 2 2020
This year there are new masks

Festival-specific mods: You can install event-specific armor mods in your masquerade helm again. However, the significant bonuses are active only in the Haunted Forest.

You can choose from 3 mods:

  • Higher Purpose: significantly increased damage resistance in the air, significantly increased damage against all enemies, increased drop chance for heavy ammo on kills
  • Vampiric Touch: significantly increased damage against challenging enemies, health regeneration on precision kills, increased drop chance for heavy ammo on kills
  • Energetic Assassin: Precision kills grant grenade and melee energy, significantly increased damage against phantoms, increased drop chance for heavy ammo on kills

Festival-specific weapons: Through candy or in the Haunted Forest supply boxes, you can secure 2 event-specific weapons in 2020: the two auto rifles “Haunting Tale” (450 RPM) and “BrayTech Werewolf” (600 RPM).

The two auto rifles are remasters from 2018 and 2019 and come with new, random perk combinations.

BrayTech Werewolf

Event-specific Eververse content for the Festival of the Lost

What does Tess have? Tess sells Halloween-themed cosmetics in the Eververse. This includes costumes, emotes, and a new witch broom.

All items can be purchased during the event duration with both Silver (real money currency) and Glimmer (in-game currency). Only the finisher “One-Inch-Punch” is available only for Silver.

With this, Bungie responds to criticism that the best festival items are only available for paying users.

There are also event-specific costumes for Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans. These are universal ornaments, so you can activate them on all legendary armor (Armor 2.0).

In 2019, each set cost 6,000 Glimmer or 1,500 Silver. If the prices vary this year, we will update them as soon as possible.

If you want to see all the masks and Eververse cosmetics ahead of time, you can find them here: Destiny 2: How spooky will Halloween 2020 – All event armors, masks, cosmetics

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Oh dear, the Early Access of FIFA 21 started catastrophically

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One week before the release of FIFA 21, the first players can already access the game. However, the start of Early Access went off to a rough start.

What was the plan for Early Access? The Early Access for FIFA 21 was supposed to start on Thursday evening, a little over a week before the official release. EA Play members were supposed to have access to the 10-hour trial of FIFA 21 starting October 1st at 5 PM. However, that didn’t quite work out.

EA Play with Issues, Companion App Leaves Players Waiting

Here was the problem: At 5 PM, many players wanted to access the early version – apparently too many. The EA Play app was overloaded and the path to the FIFA 21 trial version was blocked. Players on PC also reported being unable to load the game.

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On PS4 and Xbox One, there was a workaround via the respective stores. There, EA members could also download the trial. However, while this seemed to work well on PS4, there were still issues on Xbox. Among other things, the store was simply overloaded or there were cases where the respective download button was not available.

Finally, in some cases, there were also error messages stating that it was still too early. In short, many players looking to utilize the trial through their EA Play membership simply couldn’t access the game. Additionally, there were further issues. For instance, the Volta mode, which is supposed to be more exciting this year, was initially not accessible in the trial for some players.

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What was happening with the Companion App? Also on Thursday, the Companion App was supposed to be released. An official time wasn’t provided – it ultimately appeared just before 8 PM. But this only applied to iOS; Android players had to wait nearly another hour.

But even here, the demand was apparently high, and players reported again – as had been the case with the web app launch – experiencing login issues. Among other things, the problem arose again that a verification code needed to be entered, but it arrived significantly delayed in the inbox.

While players were waiting for trial access and the app, FIFA published a new launch trailer via Twitter. However, the timing was difficult: comments on Twitter often addressed the overall botched start and were quite negative.

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What happens now? Anyone who is currently in Early Access can test the game for 10 hours, and via the web and Companion App, players can manage their Ultimate Team.

The next important date is October 6 – then the Champions Edition and Ultimate Edition will be released with three days of early access. The start of Early Access went quite challenging – will the release next week go smoother?

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Ubisoft is working on Hyper Scape – It was probably too heavy, too boring

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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”.

Big Twitch streamers also had their issues with the game. Nadeshot said: I first need to drink 5 Red Bulls to understand this.

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Compared to Fortnite, Hyper Scape has much more action, says a pro

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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PS5 in real-world testing: We now know when and where the first hands-on reports will appear

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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?

Now that the price and release date of the PlayStation 5 have been announced and Sony’s next-gen console has been available for pre-order, these and many other questions are likely to be of great interest to many. And there may soon be answers to some of these questions.

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.

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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.

Will these 7 or more questions about the PS5 finally be answered? 7 things about the PS5 that I absolutely want to know before launch

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Pokémon GO launches autumn event with Sesokitz and long-awaited shiny

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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.

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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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Skyforge is coming to Switch – Who is this free MMORPG for?

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The Nintendo Switch is getting a new free-to-play MMORPG with Skyforge. But who is this game for?

When is Skyforge coming to the Switch? The developers have only mentioned fall as the release period so far. A specific date is still pending.

The MMORPG is designed to be played well in both docked and handheld modes of the Switch, with controls adapted accordingly.

Since it is a free-to-play MMORPG, you can download Skyforge for free on release from the Nintendo eShop.

If you register right away through the website, you will even receive a gift package.

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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.

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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.

Skyforge is part of the MeinMMO list of “13 good online games on PS4 that you can play without PS Plus“. You can read about the others in the article.

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Twitch now lets banned users continue trolling in their own channel – Streamers think it’s dumb

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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.

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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.

https://twitter.com/PlayWithPenny/status/1311542240972505089

On Twitch, not only viewers can be banned but also entire streamers. This was also the case for the controversial streamer Dr. Disrespect, who has been struggling with the ban.

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WoW Shadowlands: Big Patch 9.0 has a release date

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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.

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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.

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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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Destiny 2 is hot for Halloween – With a cool trailer and hard rock sounds

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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.

After this year’s armor ornaments and other event rewards were leaked recently, there is now the first official preview of the event.

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.

Actually, the Festival of the Lost 2020 was supposed to take place in Season 12, but due to the delay of the Beyond Light expansion and thus Season 12, the festival falls into the extended Season of Arrival.

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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WoW Shadowlands: The release has been postponed, the addon is coming later

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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:

No, World of Warcraft Shadowlands will not be ready in time. The release of the expansion has been delayed.

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.

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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.

What to do in the meantime? Since the release of Shadowlands has now been postponed, WoW players must make do with other content. It might be worthwhile to level some characters with the big XP buff or just check out the 10 biggest riddles of WoW.

As soon as there is a new release date for World of Warcraft Shadowlands, we will, of course, report on it.

What is your opinion on the postponement of Shadowlands? The right decision? Or is it coming way too late?

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FIFA 21 Companion App is live – All information about the release

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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:

FIFA 21 Banner
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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FIFA 21 Early Access: Server issues at EA – Solution for PS4

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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.

Since there is no demo this year, the EA Play trial is the only way to get a preview of the game. That’s why we asked two pros who have already been allowed to test FIFA 21. In the interview, they talk about what makes FIFA 21 different.

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Pokémon GO: The big fashion event starts today – Here’s what to expect

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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.

You can find everything about the probabilities of Shinies here.

Pokémon GO Zirpurze Shiny Zirpeise Shiny

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:

October in Pokémon GO with Ninjatom, 4 Spotlight Hours, and limited research

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Anemoculus Locations in Genshin Impact – Map shows locations

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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.

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Map shows the locations of the Anemoculus

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:

Anemoculus Genshin Impact

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:

The best teams and what to consider when building

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