It has been some time since Amazon announced the EU release of Lost Ark. What has happened with the MMORPG in the past weeks?
A month ago, we finally received the official confirmation: Lost Ark is coming to Europe and will be published here by Amazon. But while we sit here waiting for the release, the development of the game is progressing rapidly.
Here’s what has happened in recent weeks and a glimpse of the rest of 2020.
Development in Korea: The Koreans are far ahead of everyone else in Lost Ark and are giving a taste of the new content. In August, they received the big update for Season 2 with numerous gameplay improvements and a new class, the Scouter.
In just a few days, on September 29, the next class will be released, the Reaper Assassin. Later in October, there will be a continuation of the Lost Ark story in the form of new quests as well as the PvP activity “Island Conquest.”
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Development inJapan: The Japanese celebrated the official release of their version of Lost Ark on September 23. They are starting directly with the mechanics and improvements of Season 2, which are based on feedback from Korean players.
Although the Japanese do not have access to the new classes and continents that were released in Lost Ark throughout 2019 and 2020, they plan to catch up quickly. Already in November, the Lance Master class will be released, and in December the continent Rohendel.
Development inRussia: Russian players and Europeans who have snuck in can look forward to several updates by the end of the year. Primarily, the big 2.0 update with all its novelties that are available in Korea and Japan will arrive in October.
November will be used for hotfixes and optimizations. In December, new content will come, and Russians will receive their next class, the Holy Knight.
Development inEurope: A few weeks ago, there was finally good news for Europeans. Amazon announced that they would take over the publishing of Lost Ark in Europe. SmileGate was also looking for new employees to take care of the localization of the MMORPG in the West.
Since Amazon’s announcement, however, there has been silence again about the MMORPG. It is therefore rather unlikely that the first beta tests will happen before the end of 2020. However, it looks better for 2021.
Currently, SmileGate is trying to bring all regions as quickly as possible up to the level of Season 2 in Lost Ark. Even Russia, which started with the old version, will be patched within just one month. Therefore, Europe will most likely also start directly with Season 2 of Lost Ark.
Excitement like no other MMORPG
Actually, Lost Ark belongs to the type of MMORPGs that I usually approach with great skepticism: a free-to-play action MMORPG from Korea. Most of these games have not managed to captivate me in the past.
It’s almost absurd that I’m looking forward to Lost Ark like a child and never get tired of waiting for the EU release. SmileGate managed to press almost all the right buttons for me with the MMORPG.
The combat system is fluid and feels really impactful
The story is told quickly, but still exciting
The sense of discovery is positively reinforced by collection mechanics in the game
It remains to be seen how Season 2.0 has changed the armor upgrades and the loot spiral. Together with the cash shop, these were my only concerns regarding Lost Ark.
My main game Final Fantasy XIV will thus probably face considerable competition in 2021. I have been looking for a change from SE’s heavily scripted MMORPG for some time. Players who have been playing FFXIV for many years know the update rhythm by heart.
Every major patch brings
1-2 new dungeons,
an 8- or 24-player raid,
a series of story quests,
additional side content that will be distributed over the coming months
Major changes and new classes only appear with new expansions about every 2 years. This “predictability” can be exhausting, and until now, it has only been single-player games that could pull me away from FFXIV.
If Lost Ark eventually releases in 2021 (hopefully), I will first get lost in it for several months: playing the story, trying out classes, and raiding until my fingers bleed.
Moreover: As soon as Lost Ark is released here, you can bet that Schuhmann will overwhelm me with work. Therefore, I won’t be able to escape the game, whether in private life or at work.
But I’m already looking forward to it.
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If you are quick, you can secure the best PvP shotgun from the Trials in Destiny 2 just for participating.
Why enter the Trials now?The Trials of Osiris are regarded as the pinnacle in the Crucible. Here, the best players compete to earn 7 victories and reach the Lighthouse and the best weapons. The elite gear is still out of reach for many Guardians.
However, from September 25 to September 29, every Guardian can actually get the best PvP shotgun. You don’t need to secure a single victory – the top weapon is really only available for participation.
MeinMMO explains why you need the shotgun and how you are guaranteed to get one now.
This is the weapon: The shotgun Astral Horizon is the best special weapon from the Trials. It is carried as one of the few top shotguns in the kinetic slot and belongs to the crème de la crème of the PvP arsenal.
Why this shotgun is so good: Astral Horizon belongs to the slow-firing shotguns that pack a punch and can send an enemy Guardian to the virtual afterlife with one shot from a distance.
When looking at the potential perks, it is noticeable that almost all available options are good (via light.gg). So, virtually every roll is usable.
However, watch out for this strong combination:
Barrel: Full Choke or Rifled Barrel
Magazine: Assault Mag
Perk 1: Quickdraw
Perk 2: Opening Shot
Masterwork: Handling or Range
But it’s not just the weapon itself that impresses. It becomes so powerful because it excellently supports the other best weapons in the Crucible: the 600 RPM auto rifles.
These firearms dominate the sandbox in Season 11, with their most prominent representatives being Needler and the Summoner – both equipped in the energy slot. Therefore, the two meta shotguns Mindbender and Felwinter’s Lie are out of the running.
The weapon is thus very strong on its own and perfectly rounds out the best PvP loadouts.
The Warlock is carrying the Astral Horizon, the Titan has the Summoner
Get Astral Horizon easily in the Trials from September 25 to September 29
How to definitely get the weapon: To make the Trials more rewarding, Bungie introduced a new bounty. Thus, the reward for 3 victories can be earned just by participating. And from September 25 to September 29, Astral Horizon is guaranteed to be in there.
You can effectively “fight through” to the shotgun. You can theoretically lose every single round – it will just take longer to fulfill the bounty.
In short: Get the bounty “End Game” from Saint-14 and complete a few rounds!
Make sure to pick up the bounty “End Game” from Saint-14
How to get the most out of the Trials weekend: You can attempt the bounty once with all 3 characters. This ensures you multiple versions of the Astral Horizon and you essentially just need to be able to hold a controller.
If you indeed sweep through the Trials and secure 3 victories in your ticket, you will receive another Astral Horizon. If you then use your earned tokens, there is a chance to obtain more copies from Saint-14 with new rolls.
We anticipate that the easy availability of the meta weapon will drive more players than usual into the Trials. This will increase the player pool and you’ll encounter fewer strong foes.
5 victories: Trials Rocket Launcher “The Answer from Tomorrow”
7 victories: Boots from the Trials set
Flawless: Gloves from the Trials set
What do you think? Will you, as a PvP novice, now enter the Trials and grab the meta shotgun? Or do you find it rather annoying that Bungie is handing out the top weapon for everyone?
On the evening of September 25, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD: Warzone received the last small update in Season 5. Find out here what changes before the start of the new Season 6.
Why the last update before Season 6? The current Season 5 is in its last days, and the new Season 6 will start on September 29.
To get into the mood for the new season and celebrate the ending Season, Infinity Ward is giving CoD Modern Warfare and Warzone one last small playlist update as part of Season 5. This went live on the evening of September 25 and is now active.
What changes with the new update: To celebrate the last weekend of Season 5, Infinity Ward has activated the following for Warzone and Modern Warfare with this update – until the end of Season 5 on September 29:
Double XP
Double Weapon XP
Double tier progression in the Season 5 Battle Pass
If you want to push your seasonal rank, level up some weapons quickly, grab some rewards from the current Battle Pass at the last minute, or complete it, now is a great opportunity.
There was also a change in the playlist. For the last weekend, the popular Mini-Royale is available. The map is smaller, there are fewer players, and match time is shortened, so you can look forward to the most intense part of the regular Warzone experience here. There are constant enemy contacts, and the matches go much faster.
What to expect with Season 6: Soon, the new season – Season 6 – will begin for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone. It will start on September 29 and will bring, among other things:
What happens after Season 6? After that, many players and CoD fans will likely turn their attention to the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The new “Call of Duty” installment will be released on November 13, 2020, continuing the popular Black Ops series during the Cold War.
Regarding Modern Warfare, according to leaks and datamining findings, there are still entries for a Season 7. So there is a chance that with the release of the new CoD 2020, Modern Warfare will not lose out on fresh content.
How about you? Are you staying loyal to Modern Warfare, or will you be moving on to Black Ops Cold War soon?
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The FIFA 21 ratings have produced a lot of new cards. Here are 5 combinations that should be quite useful in Ultimate.
What kind of duos are these? In FIFA 21, we will see a lot of new player cards. After all, some players have improved or changed clubs. As a result, new combinations are possible that can really advance your Ultimate Team.
We’re already looking ahead to the FIFA 21 release at the ratings. Which player duos could be a good fit for your Ultimate Team?
1. Kai Havertz and Timo Werner
The duo plays for Chelsea FC
What kind of duo is this? With Kai Havertz and Timo Werner, Chelsea FC has secured two German national players. Offensively, they could also enhance your team.
Havertz shines as a strong playmaker with good ratings in pace, dribbling, and shooting. Werner is an extremely dangerous striker, especially when it comes to speed. The two share a perfect chemistry link, as nationality, league, and club match. Around them, you could build a strong Premier League-Bundesliga hybrid.
2. Nelson Semedo and Adama Traoré
Both provide speed in the Premier League
What kind of duo is this? Semedo’s transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers must have set off alarm bells for FIFA players immediately. Because: With Adama Traoré, the right-back is up against another meta player from FIFA 20.
Traoré is among the fastest players, and Semedo also has a lot of speed to offer. Together on the right side, they could become a very popular combination for Premier League teams.
3. Marcos Llorente and Federico Valverde
A very strong duo for LaLiga midfielders
What kind of duo is this? These players form a strong duo because both have made a significant rating jump compared to FIFA 20. Each of them looks extremely strong on their own – and together they could form a very strong double pivot.
Both are quite fast for central midfielders, have good defensive and physical ratings, and are also strong in gameplay. The combination of these two players should create a secure yet dangerous midfield center.
4. Leroy Sané and Alphonso Davies
A strong duo for the Bundesliga
What kind of duo is this? Even though many players complained about Bayern’s ratings, it’s clear: In the Bundesliga, hardly anyone can compete with Bayern. And whoever has Sané and Davies on the left is likely to be unstoppable.
With Sané, a fast, skillful, and goal-scoring offensive player came to the league. Davies received a decent upgrade and has a lot to offer in terms of pace. As Bayern players, they have good chemistry with each other and should pose significant problems for opponents. They are unlikely to come cheap, though.
If you want to try out some combinations in advance, we recommend the Squad Builder.
5. Victor Osimhen and Achraf Hakimi
A good Serie A duo for the season start
What kind of duo is this? Both players are new to Serie A. Osimhen transferred from LOSC Lille to Naples, while Hakimi moved from his loan spell at BVB from Real Madrid to Inter Milan.
Hakimi is also among the absolute speedsters in FIFA 21 and can also impress with good dribbling. Usually, Hakimi is often deployed as a right-back with offensive runs – in FIFA 21, however, he holds the position of RM. This allows him to establish a direct connection to the attack – where Osimhen, an exciting and also fast forward, could be waiting for passes.
Osimhen was already part of a series of very useful FUT favorites in FIFA 20 thanks to special cards. Especially with a suitable chemistry style, Osimhen could become a really good alternative to top strikers at the start of the game.
You will be able to sign the first combinations for your team next week. The web app will then start. When you can start the web app and what it does, we have summarized here.
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Many gamers and interested parties have recently attempted, sometimes desperately, to pre-order a PlayStation 5. Just a day later, rapper Travis Scott is causing quite a stir. Celebrity bonus, a mistake, or just a show?
US rapper Travis Scott might have had more luck. Much more luck…
Who is Travis Scott? Travis Scott is a well-known American rapper, singer, and music producer who is often in the headlines, not only for his music but also because of his celebrity partner, Kylie Jenner – particularly in the USA. By the way, he even has his own menu at McDonald’s.
He is also not unknown in the gaming world. He had a collaboration with Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite, where he had his own outfit and performed at a concert in the game world.
Travis Scott in Fortnite
What does he have to do with PlayStation 5? Well, Travis Scott is generating quite a conversation around Sony’s next-gen console, the PlayStation 5.
On Instagram, where he has over 33 million followers, Scott recently posted a picture. And that is now causing heated debates.
In the picture, he is seen with the new DualSense controller of the PS5 on his lap – in front of a white screen. Below, he wrote: “I will play until sunrise.” After nearly 4 hours, the picture had already received over 1.6 million likes.
The PS5 itself is not visible. It is also unclear if or what Scott is actually playing; the screen is simply illuminated in white.
Does the rapper really already have a PS5?
This is exactly what is currently being heatedly debated, and there are several convincing theories, which, however, all more or less merge with each other.
This is what gamers think: Many believe that Travis Scott indeed could have a real and functioning PS5 at home already.
After all, Microsoft is said to have already sent out first copies of the new Xbox Series X to certain sites and media. So, it wouldn’t be surprising if Sony followed suit. Additionally, many users on Reddit argue that the celebrity bonus and his contract with Sony Music could have helped him.
Others believe that he only has a PS5 controller and is thereby advertising the PS5. Although the DualSense is currently unavailable both in Germany and the USA, the controllers were also available before the console for the PS4. Furthermore, it would be easy for Sony to simply provide him with a controller for promotional purposes.
Others think that Sony might be planning to produce a commercial clip or other advertising for the PS5 with Scott, and he might have inadvertently posted a photo of that on Instagram. However, this contradicts the fact that this photo has still not been removed. If there was a breach of NDA, it would have been taken down pretty quickly, argue many Reddit users.
However, almost everyone agrees: Whether he has a PS5 at home or not – it is most likely targeted advertising. Because Scott has an enormous reach on social media – also and especially outside the usual gaming landscape. This way, Sony could reach many potential customers who do not watch tech sites, gaming magazines, or relevant influencers on YouTube or other platforms.
By the way, Scott himself has not commented further on the whole matter.
What do you think? Does he already have a real PS5 at home before the launch? Or is it all just a show to boost the PlayStation 5?
Can players be forced to play only one MMORPG? A few guild leaders from WoW Classic are trying to do just that…
World of Warcraft Shadowlands is just around the corner, and some Classic guild leaders are starting to sweat with fear. After all, there is a risk that the latest WoW expansion will drive some players back to “Retail”. Therefore, some guild leaders resort to drastic measures to keep their players long-term – they are simply threatened.
What happened? In the World of Warcraft Subreddit, a screenshot of a Discord chat allegedly from a Classic guild leader was published. In this announcement to all guild members, it is warned not to play Shadowlands, or else one will be kicked out of the guild.
This is a reminder to all our raid members, read this carefully. If we see someone playing Shadowlands, we consider that your resignation from the guild and you will be removed from Discord and the guild.
You are here to raid and play Classic, we will not tolerate our raiders playing other MMOs. If your presence declines during the first months after the Shadowlands release, we will assume you are playing it behind our backs and you will also be quickly removed.
This is not up for debate. Any questions or concerns about it can be directed to [redacted player name]. But once again: we assume you are going for Shadowlands if you bring up this topic and then you will also be removed, so act wisely. Thank you.
The original text consists only of capital letters, which we have altered for readability.
Switching to Shadowlands? Forbidden!
Is this a fake? Whether the image is completely truthful is not so easy to determine. However, several players express in the comments of the related Reddit post that they have experienced similar behavior from their guild leaders. However, they are “smart” enough not to post it on Discord, but to address it only in voice chat. It seems there are a lot of guild leaders who are concerned about the future of their guild. After all, Shadowlands is the first expansion since the release of Classic and thus a real threat that players may migrate away.
Many fans have missed them and in FIFA 21 they are finally making a return, the Icon SBCs.Here you will learn everything you need to know.
In FIFA 20 Ultimate Team, the Icon Swaps replaced the Icon SBCs of previous years and many FUT players were not happy about it.
Why the desire for Icon SBCs? For many players, the Icon Swaps were not the ideal way to unlock icons in FUT. Instead of completing SBCs with coins, the Icon Swaps required fulfilling tasks that had to be mostly completed in Division Rivals.
Moreover, the swap selection did not include absolute top icons like Ronaldo or Pele.
What are Icon SBCs? Icon SBCs are Squad Building Challenges that allow players to unlock Icon cards in FUT. To obtain their favorite icons, a long and hard grind is required, which many players have gladly taken on. Now, even before the release of FIFA 21, it is clear: The Icon SBCs are back.
This is how the Icon SBCs return
This is how it works with the Icon SBCs in FIFA 21: EA Sports announced in the latest Pitch Notes that the popular Icon Squad Building Challenges are making a comeback and how the process will be:
The first Icon SBCs will appear at the end of November.
Icon SBCs will be available long-term, but not forever.
Certain icon versions will only appear in SBCs after they have been in packs for a while.
Once an Icon SBC expires, it may be released again later. The requirements and rewards may change.
Icon cards may be required for certain SBCs.
What about the Icon Swaps?
This is how Icon Swaps work in FIFA 21: Those who liked the Icon Swaps in FIFA 20 need not fear the tasks they could use to earn icons. The swaps are also making a return in FIFA 21.
It generally works like this:
You complete certain tasks to earn Icon Swap tokens.
You exchange these tokens in designated Icon Swap SBCs.
After that, you collect the reward in the form of icons or icon packs.
Depending on how strong an icon is, you need more tokens. For example: Prime-Philipp-Lahm, who belongs to the new icons, will be harder to unlock than a base Schmeichel. Last year there were three “rounds” of Icon Swaps – it is expected to be similar this year.
Last year, it was possible to obtain icons through Icon Swaps for the first time.
The first wave of swaps is announced for December, so it will come shortly after the first SBCs. Important: If an icon is released via Icon SBC, this version will not be included in Icon Swaps – and vice versa. So, if the base version of Eric Cantona is released as an SBC, it will not be part of the swaps.
Furthermore, EA Sports stated that there will be a larger mix of icons and icon packs. The packs that can contain random icons are also expected to require fewer tokens and be easier to obtain.
The reintroduction of Icon SBCs is likely to please many players – after all, many wanted exactly that. But swap fans will not be disappointed in FUT 21 either. If you are more interested in the career mode, you can find our review of it here.
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In FIFA 20 will be shut down tonight, on September 25th. You will no longer be able to access it.
Update, September 25th, 7:00 PM: The Web App is now unreachable. However, the Companion App on mobile continues to run.
This was announced: EA announced the end of the Web App for FIFA 20 on Twitter. Tonight, at 7:00 PM German time, the feature will be shut down.
The reason for this is the successor FIFA 21. The Web App for it will be released on September 30th, and the developers are now focusing on that. The Companion App is not explicitly mentioned and does not appear to be affected.
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What could the Web App do? This app had several functions that made playing Ultimate Team significantly easier. From the Web App, you could:
Manage your team
View the Team of the Week
Utilize the transfer market
Solve SBCs
You didn’t have to turn on the console every time to make changes.
You will have to change your Ultimate Team in FIFA 20 without the Web App moving forward.
What changes now? The Ultimate Team in FIFA 20 will still exist, so you don’t have to worry about your team.
You just can no longer access it on the go or quickly buy a player on the transfer market. You will now have to do all of this at home directly in the game.
If you want to make important changes to your team and currently have no access to your console, you should do that before 7:00 PM.
Here’s how it continues in FIFA 21: If you are not actively using the Ultimate Team anyway because you prefer to wait for FIFA 21, you can look forward to it. The Web App for FIFA 21 will go online on September 30th, and you will be able to use the same functions as in the Web App for FIFA 20.
However, please note that the Web App often doesn’t work properly at the beginning. Usually, the app crashes at launch because the demand on the servers is simply too high.
In Destiny 2 today, on September 25th, Xur is visiting. Where will the Exotic dealer with the noodle face settle this time? And what Exotics does he have for you? Read here everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.
What is happening in Destiny 2? This week a special mini-quest was launched, with which Bungie immortalized a deceased developer in the game. In just 5 minutes, you can fish out the rarest item in the game.
Additionally, Bungie has announced an upgrade for the game engine in connection with Beyond Light to make the game future-proof through technical improvements.
But today, Xur is visiting us first, and we will take a look at what the noodle face has in his offer.
All info about Xur on September 25th, 2020 – PS4, PC, Xbox One, Google Stadia
When Xur appears: As usual, the NPC appears today at 7:00 PM on a planet of his choice. He will stay there until the next Weekly Reset, on September 29th, selling his exotic goods to interested Guardians.
What has Xur brought us?
What does Xur have on offer? Does the Exotic dealer have equipment parts with high overall values on offer this weekend? Or a coveted exotic weapon?
We take a close look at his inventory and tell you what he is selling. By the way, you can also spend the “Exotic Code” from the new quest with Xur.
Twitch has banned German streamer “MariaCataleya”. The reason for this is alleged racist symbols in her stream. The ban was triggered by a light strip. Now Twitch quickly backtracked.
This is what happened: The streamer “MariaCataleya” has over 63,000 followers on Twitch and shows mixed content there. She was banned by Twitch on September 21.
In her Instagram story, she mentioned that the reason for the ban from Twitch was the spread of “malicious symbols.” She clarified that someone mistook her Nanoleafs, i.e., her colorful decorative light in the background, for swastikas.
The lights in question are the ones that keep changing color. If you look closely, you can discern the shape of a swastika there.
Twitch had enough and pulled out the banhammer. MariaCataleya was permanently banned from Twitch – she could never return to the platform.
Is she still banned? No, the streamer has appealed the ban and was successful. In the meantime, she is no longer banned and has already streamed on Twitch again.
However, in her last Twitch stream, the Nanoleafs were not visible anymore.
This is the situation with Twitch and the bans: Time and again, Twitch is criticized for not being able to enforce bans properly. Either streamers are not banned who many viewers believe deserve it, or there are bans like this one, which were not really well-founded.
There have already been significant discussions about nudity on Twitch. The streaming platform has already explained in detail what is allowed on Twitch and what is not. However, the guidelines on this issue seem not to be very precise.
This ban was even so controversial because other streamers use the same Nanoleafs without receiving any punishment from Twitch. There are numerous examples of this on Twitter.
He received a ban of over a month: MontanaBlack
Here is another ban: Another Twitch ban that caused a lot of attention is that of MontanaBlack. He was banned for 33 days on Twitch for chasing women during a livestream and commenting on their appearance while making grunting noises.
Here, too, there was criticism of Twitch. The ban only occurred after loud criticism from viewers and many people believe that the streamer should have been banned for longer.
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The American Ali “Myth” Kabbani (21) is currently one of the biggest streamers on Twitch. His career began when he was thought of as a kind of “Fortnite God” in 2017. Those times are long gone. Today he says: He was pretty bad at Fortnite. Nevertheless, he is currently one of the biggest streamers in the world.
How was Fortnite in the beginning? Fortnite Battle Royale launched in September 2017. At that time, nobody really had the game on their radar. It was considered a leftover of a failed co-op game and quite a blatant copy of PUBG, as many thought back then. PUBG even sued Epic.
However, some streamers recognized the potential of Fortnite early and began showcasing it on Twitch:
The player Ninja actually came from popular battle royale games like H1Z1 and PUBG – originally he was a Halo player
The now-popular Tfue originally started with Destiny before switching to H1Z1 and later Fortnite
Today, the three are at the absolute top of Twitch and entertain tens of thousands of viewers on average: Back then, hardly anyone watched them.
Tfue and Ninja are number 1 and 2 on Twitch. It all started in 2017 with Fortnite.
Myth was the first to build properly in Fortnite
The overall skill level in Fortnite back then was low. Many players tried the game for the first time in 2017, having no idea how to build or play properly.
Therefore, players like Ninja or Myth were able to dominate a lobby. They could kill “countless normal” players and were regarded by their viewers as Fortnite gods.
The young Myth earned a reputation during this early phase as a “Fortnite God” because no one dominated the building system like he did. He methodically advanced step by step and was able to win games cleverly.
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While Ninja relied more on pure shooter skills, Myth was considered “innovative” and “clever” – he played Fortnite like no one else. He became the team captain of Team SoloMid, a major US esports team.
Younger pros are overrunning Fortnite and replacing the streamers
Here’s how Myth’s journey continued: This phase of “dominant streamers” like Myth and Ninja ended relatively quickly.
By 2018, more and more pro players were joining Fortnite, especially younger players who were faster and approached the Fortnite project more efficiently.
They played not for the show and for the viewers but effectively to win. They trained specific building sequences in creative mode, worked on their paths in the game, and methodically invested time to get better.
The World Cup was won by Bugha, who was significantly younger than Myth.
Players like Myth were unable to win anything at the first tournaments: This disappointed their fans. Myth quickly lost his charm and seemed surprisingly beatable.
Others might have broken at that point, but Myth grew stronger.
He then changed his program: At a certain point, he was no longer a “Fortnite God”, but people liked him because they found him genuinely funny.
He appeared relaxed and easygoing, doing really good impersonations of streamers like xQc and has successfully provided viewers with a place where they can relax and laugh.
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Today, Myth with 6.8 million followers is the fourth largest streamer on Twitch after Ninja, Tfue, and shroud. He only plays Fortnite occasionally now.
Myth has a quirky sense of humor.
His fans also appreciate that Myth is a bit playful and sometimes goes off the rails. He has also done some provocative things. In a clip, he showed himself in a bathtub filled with money and asked viewers to support him with the free Twitch Prime subscription.
He ironically addressed the fact that streamers are people who become rich by receiving donations from those who have much less than they do:
The closed beta of FIFA 21 was the first opportunity to take a look at the new FIFA installment. EA Sports has now published a blog post detailing what they want to change based on the feedback. And there are quite a few points to address.
This is what EA Sports says about the FIFA 21 Beta: As EA Sports emphasizes, a lot of things will be adjusted even before the release of FIFA 21. These adjustments are based on player feedback and affect both gameplay and menu navigation in the different modes.
EA emphasizes that they have listened to feedback from both elite players and casual players. Here you will find an overview of all the changes that will be made based on the criticism from the beta testers.
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Pitch Notes show the beta changes for FIFA 21
In the Pitch Notes, EA Sports addresses the changes that you can expect in the final game compared to the beta. The first section focuses on pure gameplay aspects. Here you can find by the way all gameplay innovations.
7 changes to FIFA 21 gameplay
This is changing in gameplay:
According to EA, it was criticized that opponents often received the ball back directly, even though they had been successfully tackled. This should now happen less frequently.
The dribbling has been slightly improved, especially for weaker dribblers, as some players felt too slow with the ball at their feet.
Certain types of crosses, such as sharply struck flat crosses, have been slightly slowed down. Especially for players who have weaknesses in crosses.
Some animations took too long, which is why the reaction speed of certain shots and passes has been increased in various situations. EA mentioned that there may be further adjustments in the future.
Players without good vision and strong passing attributes were still too effective with through balls. These values should now have a stronger impact when they are low.
The crosses were a bit too strong and attackers were not well covered. This should improve.
The referee too often called fouls, even in light collisions. This will also be improved.
5 changes in FIFA 21 Career
This is changing in career: EA emphasizes that the career mode is particularly important in FIFA 21. Particularly in recent years, there has often been criticism. Therefore, the points listed are only part of what they have learned from the beta. It is quite possible that they will be added to. You can find our career mode test here.
The changes are intended to make your career as a manager run more smoothly
So far, the following changes have been made:
To simulate a training session, players previously had to go to the training hub. The simulation can now, however, be carried out directly from the training days menu – the path will be shorter, saving a menu jump.
Some manager objectives were unrealistic or were incorrectly marked as completed, which has been corrected.
You could not influence the weather in the match. This is now possible.
In player career, there were times when you were selected by the coach but could not play. A bug that has been fixed.
Certain menu elements reacted too slowly and have been sped up.
6 changes to Ultimate Team
This is changing in FUT:
The transfer market menu was too slow in some places and should now run more smoothly.
The main menu is also expected to feel more responsive.
In return, you could too easily accidentally land in the stadium menu or the squad screen, even though you did not want to go there. Here, the quick access has been slowed down.
FUT events were too difficult to find, and rewards and objectives were too unclear. All three should now be easier to find.
Chemistry styles have been rebalanced.
SBCs and live FUT friendly matches were not clearly found in the menu. EA also improved this.
In the new Volta stadium, players were apparently hard to see
This is changing in Volta:
Players reportedly had difficulty distinguishing between themselves and their opponents in some modes. This should now be more clearly recognizable.
The texture of the new Volta stadium made it difficult to recognize the gameplay. This will be improved.
There were too few options for players to customize their avatar. These should double at launch and continue to grow throughout the year.
Players wanted to place several of the new Groundbreakers in their team. This was apparently not possible so far and will be improved.
In Featured Battles, the milestones needed to obtain Groundbreakers have been lowered. This should make these players easier to obtain.
There are now 6 instead of 8 divisions in Volta Squads to improve matchmaking. Additionally, rewards have been improved.
Instead of 2 challenge ladders in Volta, there are now 5 at launch.
2 changes in Pro Clubs
This is changing in Pro Clubs: The changes in Pro Clubs are rather limited.
Players could not select the CM position for their Pro. This is now available with its own skill set, after previously only CAM and CDM were available.
Some positions like CB and CAM/CDM lacked sufficient speed. This has been adjusted.
If you haven’t had a chance to play the beta yet, you won’t have to wait much longer for the new game. The release is coming soon, and here you can find out how to play FIFA 21 even earlier.
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Pokémon GO made the first announcements about the Halloween event 2020, and this year the event could become particularly important.
This was announced: Around the announcement for the events in October, there were also initial hints about the Halloween event. So far, it has been revealed:
An as-yet-unknown raid boss will be available during this time.
This was known from the last years: The Halloween event has been taking place every year since 2016. It was the first event ever in Pokémon GO and has brought the following contents since then:
Every year there were double candies for many activities.
Ghost Pokémon and other spooky monsters appeared more frequently.
Since 2017, Niantic has been bringing the ghost Pokémon of the corresponding generation back into the game.
Moreover, one could expect a return of the costumed Pokémon. In 2019, the 4 starters from Gen 1 were introduced with costumes. They could celebrate their return in 2020.
The double candies on almost all actions seem almost certain. They have been present in every Halloween event so far and fit perfectly with Halloween (trick or treat).
We may also encounter Makabaja again. This Pokémon first appeared during Halloween in 2019 and then disappeared from the game.
What can be said about the special research? It is questionable whether the research with Kryppuk will actually return. After all, Niantic has also announced the special research with Mega Gengar. They would have to implement two such researches.
What kind of raid boss could come? In 2019, it was Darkrai that debuted. It could come back this year, as it is a strong monster and can also be Shiny.
However, it could also be a completely new legendary Pokémon. However, the selection is limited, as there is really no previously unreleased Pokémon that fits for that.
Darkrai would be a candidate for the raids at Halloween.
It could be really big
Why should it be good? Currently, Pokémon GO is in a little drought phase. The Mega Evolutions were not well received, and in September there were 3 Mega events that also did not generate much excitement.
One longs for a really good event again, and Halloween is perfect for that.
The best event of the year? If Niantic actually brings new Pokémon, has a surprising raid boss up their sleeve, and implements strong bonuses, then Halloween could become the big highlight of 2020.
The GO Fest was really strong for many players, but there was also criticism. The shiny rates were said to be too low, and the advantage of having purchased a ticket did not seem that significant. There was improvement potential here.
This is certain: Niantic has to deliver now, as they have upset trainers with their last major feature, the megas. A good Halloween event would certainly be a good start for reconciliation.
Until the start of the Halloween event, you can still challenge 3 other legendaries. We will show you which of them are worth it.
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In Destiny 2, you have a new enemy in Beyond Light: the weather. On Europa, you can expect light snow flurries and raging blizzards.
This is what dynamic weather is all about: With the launch of the Beyond Light expansion, Destiny 2 will receive a dynamic weather system on November 10th. Bungie aims to set the new location Europa apart from other areas.
There can be sudden storms and snow flurries that obscure your vision. These storms vary in intensity. They are meant to make the ice moon unpredictable, giving you the feeling of exploring a harsh, treacherous frontier.
This is a novelty; until now, Destiny 2 only boasted a fancy skybox, which was rather static.
Weather Conditions on Europa in Beyond Light
1. Weather condition: Clear skies, no breeze, ideal for skiing – Essentially just like what we’re used to from other locations
2. Weather condition: A storm is brewing – The sky darkens, and snow falls around you
3. Weather condition: You are in the middle of a blizzard – The wind roars loudly, you can hardly see your hand in front of your face, and your orientation is severely limited
This is what the same area looks like under different weather conditions:
The storms should be this mean: Bungie shares a bit about the new weather system: Originally, a snowstorm was planned to significantly slow down players. There were experiments with altering the trajectories of thrown grenades, and during development, a gust of wind could even knock players off their Sparrows.
However, in the final version, Europa will be less harsh.
With schadenfreude, it is said that just because it’s stormy around your Guardians and you don’t know where you are, the other threats don’t disappear. The Fallen and Vex will still have you in their sights even in the blizzard. Fortunately, you can rely on thermal scopes.
In the Beyond Light trailer, the weather may be quite nice, but the Guardian is equipped with a thermal scope:
How does the storm sound? In addition to the new weather conditions, a new sound system has been implemented. Inspiration for the sounds was reportedly drawn from harbor seals in the Arctic.
If you want a sample for your ears, you can listen here to how a snowstorm sounds in Beyond Light:
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The Xbox Series X has been able to collect quite a few points in the console battle over the past few weeks. MeinMMO author Maik Schneider, however, believes that it won’t be enough and already sees the PlayStation 5 as the clear winner.
For nearly 20 years, I’ve spent most of my free time on a console. During that time, I’ve at least gained a bit of maturity. Initially, I was a strong advocate for the PlayStation in the console war, but that has changed over the years, and now I also play a lot on PC and can even imagine buying an Xbox Series X. In the battle between the two consoles, I no longer see a conflict of two ideologies, but rather high-tech products that are in a financial competition with each other.
At MeinMMO, I’m actually not responsible for consumer electronics. Normally, I deal with broader topics, such as the best weapons of Call of Duty: Warzone or I’m excited about new features in FIFA. But last week, an article from my colleague Leya Jankowski came out that I had to think about for a long time:
I’ve turned it over and over. I understand the arguments. I get how great the Game Pass is and how many games you can get for so little money. But I still find it hard to understand the decision to switch from PS5 to Xbox Series X.
In my opinion, the PlayStation is already clearly ahead.
Xbox vs. PlayStation – The battle is entering the next round.
I’m referring only to the two competing products PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S. When looking at the ecosystems of the two consoles and how Microsoft is currently launching with the Game Pass, my assessment wouldn’t be so clear-cut. But here we are talking about the pure sales figures of the consoles.
Microsoft understands the PC market – Weakness in console marketing
Why will the PS5 win? Even though the Series X is currently doing well – I think the Xbox lacks a clear profile, as well as a real strategy to win over its customers to surpass the PlayStation. I base this statement on 2 points:
Focus on the Xbox Pass dilutes console profile
The better starting position of the PlayStation
Xbox Series X is actually just an appendage for the Game Pass
Why does the focus on the Game Pass bother? Here you can do the self-test. When you think of the Xbox Series X / S, what comes to mind first? High performance? The extensive backward compatibility? The chic look? For me, it’s the Xbox Game Pass.
So I don’t actually want the console, but I want to use the cheap pass as efficiently as possible. This reduces the Xbox Series X / S from a replacement for the PlayStation to a complementary good. These are goods that are often requested together, like vehicles & gasoline. But the Xbox does not take the dominant position of the vehicle but settles for the subordinate role of gasoline.
In contrast, the PlayStation clearly addresses console gamers and focuses on exclusivity. The Xbox should at least offer one of those, otherwise it remains too bland for me to compete on equal footing with the PS5. I’d rather get the Xbox Game Pass for PC and enjoy the PlayStation experience on the couch.
The Series X already looks like a PC tower – so why not just play on the PC?
Large customer base strengthens the position of PlayStation
Why does PlayStation have the better starting position? So far, Sony consoles have always been able to perform better than Microsoft’s counterpart at the end, and that is why the PS5 already has an advantage at launch. Part of that includes players who no longer need to be convinced of the benefits of the new console:
Sony had nearly 110 million sold PS4s at the beginning of August 2020 (via GamesWirtschaft.de)
Microsoft does not publish the sales figures for the Xbox One. Estimates from the end of June 2020 speak of 51 million sales (via Ampere Analysis)
Over the last 25 years, Sony has built a large PlayStation player base that now has little interest in any of the Microsoft consoles. I felt the same when the PS4 came out. At that time, I didn’t even look at the specifications and features of the Xbox One. For me, it was clear from the start: It had to be the PS4.
Today, I look more closely at both consoles, but I also pay attention to my immediate surroundings. Many of my gamer friends are on PlayStation, and my closest friends supported me during the chaotic pre-ordering of the PS5, just as I did for them. In addition, I dislike the thought of leaving behind my nearly 5,000 trophies/achievements. Here are still real gems from the PS3 era that I fondly remember.
The Xbox has its “devotees” as well, but the PlayStation’s base is larger, so Sony enters the race with a significant lead.
If you are still unsure which console is right for you, then check out our special where we directly compare the two powerhouses:
Xbox not without chance, just currently at a disadvantage
Why could it still go well for Xbox? There are also many advantages for the Xbox. The starting positions differ significantly compared to the last generation release.
Manufacturer Microsoft has proven in recent years that they want to be pioneers in the market and no longer let themselves be driven by PlayStation. They are doing more of their own thing and letting the Japanese cousin react instead of having to react to Sony’s announcements themselves.
I think Xbox has learned from this and no longer directly confronts its “opponent,” but rather takes a passive-aggressive approach – they make strong announcements and offer players many advantages without stepping too much into competition with PlayStation. So far, this game has worked well, and Sony is now in the position of having to deliver:
Microsoft announces a low price for the Xbox Series X – Rumor has it that Sony subsequently lowered the PlayStation price
Here I get the feeling that Sony has fallen a bit behind. Through short-sighted decisions, the PlayStation brand could potentially lose its value and its image could suffer. Already, exclusive partnerships with games that also run on other platforms are a contentious point, leading to much excitement and sometimes even hatred.
In such seemingly “minor details,” Sony should be careful not to close itself off to certain user groups. Exclusive titles are one thing. But withholding content from players of games simply because they play on a different platform I find borderline.
A study by Innofact AG from 2018 indicates that a large portion of gamers in Germany either play only on the computer (42%) or on computers and a console (48%). Only 10% of participants referred to themselves as pure console gamers. A large field of potential customers that could be annoyed by such “minor details.” The numbers speak for the Game Pass, which is already enjoying great success due to the significant share of PC gamers (90%) and its current attractiveness.
Everything that currently makes the Xbox weaker, in my opinion, hinges solely on Sony’s image. If customers get the feeling in the medium term that they make a worse deal with Sony because their strategy tends to close off the gaming market while Microsoft and Xbox stand for an opening of the gaming market, it could be tight for PlayStation.
But Microsoft also has to be careful here. The company has previously profiled itself through its market-dominating position and often demonstrated with Windows how to exploit a market. The purchase of Bethesda’s parent company ZeniMax for $7.5 billion could lead to more openness in the short term. However, it must still be shown how serious Microsoft and Xbox are about their “Gaming for All” strategy.
They might swing to an exclusivity strategy like Sony, and the starting position in the next console war would be quite different. Here, one must wait for the development to make a sustainable assessment. MeinMMO colleague Benedict Grothaus thinks anyway that the purchase of ZeniMax is particularly a reason to cheer for Fallout fans.
Without Xbox, PlayStation could do whatever it wants
I even wish for better outcomes for Xbox: Competition invigorates business. Who knows how expensive the PlayStation consoles would be by now if there were no rival Xbox.
That’s why I actually like the approach Xbox is currently taking. They let themselves be dictated less by Sony about what their console should do better than the PlayStation, but instead offer a clear, attractive proposition for many gamers – one that I even use myself.
I think that Sony will react to the announcements of the past weeks and perhaps as a reaction also further improve the PS Plus offer or provide something else that can keep up with the strong Xbox Game Pass.
Battle of the tech giants – I bet on the PlayStation 5.
Conclusion: The Xbox Series X / S lacks appeal
The Xbox pursues a clearly differentiated strategy from PlayStation and sees itself more as a small puzzle piece of an offering that is much larger than the console itself. Sony, on the other hand, clearly states: Buy the console and benefit from the advantages. You can even see the self-perception in the reveal trailers:
The Xbox reveal trailer lasts 1:53 minutes, has a clear focus on graphics and shows the console for only 13 seconds – 12%
The PlayStation trailer runs 3:10 and shows 1:20 minutes of just the console – 42%
These short videos are fully choreographed, and the creators knew exactly what they wanted to convey to the viewers.
Due to the lack of focus, the Xbox Series X appears gray to me, devoid of emotions and without appeal. A cool calculator may come to a different conclusion when evaluating both consoles. But with prices of several hundred euros, I expect a good story about the product as a buyer today – preferably one that I can identify with.
This is similar to the vehicle market – a strong brand like Porsche can demand higher prices because their product stands for something that nearly everyone knows and drives past in their expensive car. But in the console market, the Porsche is offered for the same price as a technically equivalent VW. So which console do I reach for – Porsche, uh, PlayStation, correct.
I don’t particularly find the PS5 pretty, but it will still win.
The strong image together with the superior user base of PlayStation is what I consider the strongest weapons in the battle of consoles. Xbox, on the other hand, relies on its tag team with the Game Pass and the Microsoft ecosystem. I am curious to see how the battle unfolds. But I’ve already placed my bet confidently. Because although the Game Pass offers a strong deal for Xbox, I want a console that convinces on its own and isn’t just a high-tech dust collector that serves merely as a means to the end of the Xbox Game Pass.
Sorry Xbox – it looks much better, but currently, I think the PS5 will beat you again.
Here you can find more opinions on the topic of the console war, which is currently hotly debated:
Analysts at Ampere Analysis see PlayStation in front, but especially the ZeniMax acquisition could give Xbox the needed momentum (via Ampere Analysis in English)
GameStar also sees the two competitors as mostly equal. In a YouTube video, they explain that the market will decide – for Xbox & Game Pass or PlayStation & exclusivity
Where do you see the two consoles? Do you also believe that PlayStation can assert itself again, or do you see Xbox on par with or even ahead of PlayStation due to recent events?
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Today marked the second round of pre-orders for the PlayStation 5. However, those who hoped it would go better than the chaotic first time were likely disappointed. The demand was enormous once again, and the situation almost resembles that around toilet paper at the beginning of the Corona pandemic.
Wait, toilet paper and PS5? Do you remember when the Corona pandemic was really starting to flare up? How supermarkets and pharmacies were emptied? How people stood in front of empty toilet paper shelves or argued at the checkout?
The pre-orders for the PlayStation 5, where the second wave started and quickly ended today, strongly resemble that. Because here too, just like months ago, there is fighting over supplies, rationing, and despite everything, people are hoarding and selling at exorbitant prices on eBay.
It had already become clear that it could be tight and the PS5 could sell out. But that it would happen so quickly? And who would have thought that Sony’s new next-gen console would become the new toilet paper?
2nd Pre-order Wave: All dressed up, but it didn’t help
This is how the second wave of PS5 pre-orders went: While the second wave was initiated in a slightly more orderly fashion compared to the first, it quickly turned into chaos just likethe first one did.
Sony announced days ago that supplies could be expected. Yesterday, some retailers like MediaMarkt and Otto had already announced via Twitter that the second wave would start this morning. Players and interested parties had more time than the first time when the new pre-orders were announced.
However, the process of the second wave ultimately did not really differ from the first time. At Otto, pre-orders were announced between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM but started earlier. At Amazon, it went so fast that many didn’t even notice the start and that it was all over again – within minutes. Activated notifications were essentially useless for many and did not reach everyone.
This is how it quickly looked after the start
Additionally, there were technical problems again. Whether at MediaMarkt, Saturn, or Otto – the pages were quickly overloaded or even inaccessible. Orders were mass canceled in the shopping cart or during the payment process. Some managed to place an order, but no charge was made, and no confirmation email arrived. Then the PS5 was quickly sold out there too, and only a few interested parties managed to secure a console.
In short: Although the earlier announcement initially made today go slightly more orderly, many interested parties still ended up empty-handed (bringing us back to toilet paper). Either the technology failed, or the PS5 was sold out so quickly that despite (far) ahead of time updating of retailer websites, people didn’t even notice it had started again.
I pre-ordered a PS5 – Is it secure? Even though you can of course rejoice: It depends. You should definitely check your account, your order status with the retailer, and also your emails – and keep an eye on it in the coming days.
However, when exactly and in what amounts these will be available again is currently unknown. In addition, there are recurring rumors that both Sony with the PS5 and Microsoft with the Xbox Series X and the Series S could have supply issues until spring 2021.
How it will actually look at the end of the year remains to be seen.
Xbox Series X and PS5 – both consoles are rumored to be struggling with supply issues
What about the release? That is also currently unknown. Many are nervous because they are still without a PS5 even after the second wave, and now fear that the release could look similar both online and in local markets.
Others, however, are taking it easy and remember how they sometimes walked into MediaMarkt a day before the official release of the PS4 and were able to buy one of the many stacked consoles there – by the way, also days after the release. They assume that it could go the same way with the PS5.
Who is ultimately right remains truly uncertain. But the demand is still huge even after the second wave, and we can only hope that Sony will provide clarity by the end of the year.
How do you see the whole situation? Were you able to secure a PS5? Did you come up empty? Can you understand all the fuss? Or are you waiting patiently?
By the way: Although the PS5 has been extensively presented, even managed to be pre-ordered in now two waves, and is even sold out, there are still many important questions regarding Sony’s new next-gen console that have not been answered. Our shooter expert Sven Galitzki wants to know a timely answer to these 7 questions. What about you?
Blizzard is addressing more issues in World of Warcraft Classic. These are bugs that have persisted in the game for quite some time.
World of Warcraft Classic has undergone many changes, even though it is supposed to be “just” an old game. Several bugs from the past or unnoticed bugs have been fixed in recent months. This usually happened when errors led to significant problems that made fair play nearly impossible. Now, however, Blizzard is taking a tougher stance and is fixing issues that don’t have a large negative impact.
What is it about? It concerns a Shaman talent in the Enhancement tree. The talent “Improved Weapon Totems” increases the melee attack power granted by the “Totem of Wrath” by 30%. This bonus should apply to both the Shaman and their group members – but it simply doesn’t.
Blizzard intends to fix this issue in a coming update. And this is despite the fact that this error was initially resolved with Burning Crusade. The (faulty) behavior in Classic also corresponds to what was the case back in the Vanilla version of WoW.
Blizzard has announced that they will also address “other problems that were similarly buggy in original WoW.”
“No Changes” has not existed for a long time: It is clear that Blizzard moved away from the “#NoChanges” philosophy a long time ago, which a small group of players has demanded since the beta of Classic. However, it has become evident that classic WoW simply cannot exist without some changes. This is primarily due to the fact that player knowledge spreads much faster and stronger now, and some unwanted mechanics have been exploited on a large scale. Some of these bugs were:
What do you think about Blizzard now changing bugs that were “fixed game mechanics” for a long time and were only fixed much later in the lifecycle of World of Warcraft? Is this a good thing or does it continue to drift further away from the “classic” WoW?
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The start of Season 4 – Chapter 2 brought superheroes from the Marvel Universe to Fortnite: Battle Royale. Some of them can be found as mini-bosses scattered around the map. But what happens when the bosses meet, a player is now showing.
A player has now discovered: A player lured Wolverine around the entire map with a helicopter and finally brought him to the location Stark Industries. There, the two bosses Wolverine and Iron Man faced off.
From a hiding place, the player observed what happens when the bosses spot each other. And indeed: The superheroes attacked each other and it led to a battle, as shown in the Twitter clip:
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The fight didn’t last long before Wolverine triumphed by eliminating Iron Man. The player who had been observing the spectacle was not spared and was immediately attacked next.
Why is this so awesome? The fight itself may not have been as spectacular as one would expect from the comics and movies, yet this fight is still grand.
So far, one hadn’t seen what happens when NPC bosses from the Fortnite world clash. They are indeed limited to a specific location on the map. Since the bosses are located in different places, there had never been a confrontation.
Iron Man only hangs out at Stark Industries
However, the restriction to a single location changed with the last update 14.20, when the mini-boss Wolverine was added. He wanders around and is not always found in the same place.
That the bosses really fight is a cool feature that one might not have expected. After all, these are bots that do not pursue their own actions.
What do you think? Would you have expected the bosses to fight when they meet?
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In The Division 2 there are maintenance works again today, on September 25, but this time only on the PS4. This is now the 3rd maintenance this week. The reason for this might disappoint some agents. Find out everything about the process, the server downtime, and the patch notes here.
What is the maintenance about? Actually, The Division 2 has already had 2 extended maintenance sessions this week. On Tuesday, Title Update 11 including the new Season 3 was released. On Thursday, there was an emergency maintenance to fix some of the most annoying bugs from the new patch.
And now there is another emergency maintenance today, on Friday. Unlike the previous dates, this will take place on only one platform – on the PlayStation 4. This was announced by Massive 1 hour before the start of the downtime on Twitter.
This is the process of the maintenance
Pay attention to these times today: The times are a little different from what you are normally used to:
The maintenance starts at 1:15 PM German time
At the same time, the servers go offline, the downtime begins
The maintenance is expected to take one hour, during which you will not be able to play The Division 2 on PS4
By around 2:15 PM German time, the servers should be back online
When the downtime ends, the maintenance ends as well
Keep in mind: These times, especially the end of maintenance, may shift. This has been frequent lately. If anything changes in today’s process, we will update this article accordingly.
What is the reason for the maintenance? The patch notes say
This is changing today: The reason for the emergency maintenance might disappoint some. Because even after yesterday’s maintenance, numerous annoying bugs and issues in the game remain, such as
the infinite loop during the seasonal intro that cannot be skipped
equipped mods that suddenly change their attributes or functions
active skills that suddenly become invisible
the blinking SHD watch
or various bugs in The Summit
According to Massive, these will be addressed in the coming days or as quickly as possible, but they are not the reason for today’s maintenance.
Today, a problem is being fixed that prevents players from playing or continuing The Division 2 during the currently ongoing free weekend, as the restrictions of the trial version have falsely applied.
Anyone who hoped today would solve further important issues in the game will likely still have little reason to be happy. By the way, if it’s worth taking a look at The Division 2 currently, you can find out here: The Division 2: TU11 and Season 3 are here – Is it worth checking out?
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Ultima Online is celebrating its 23rd anniversary. And to celebrate, the first new server in 15 years is launching. MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits looks back at his first MMORPG experience and is excited for a fresh start.
Happy Birthday, Ultima Online! You are now 23 years old. Older than I was when I first logged into your wonderful online world. For a long time, we had little to do with each other, as other games demanded my attention. But with the launch of the new anniversary server, I want to give it another try. To indulge once more in all the beautiful memories and explore the world of Britannia just as I did 23 years ago.
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The intro of Ultima Online explained why there were multiple servers and thus multiple worlds of Britannia.
My first MMORPG has turned 23 years old
On September 24, 1997, the doors to the online version of the fantasy world of Britannia opened. A world I had known offline for a very long time. For my first steps in it, I started in the fall of 1985, at the tender age of 9, with Ultima 4 on the C64. At that time, I didn’t understand what I was supposed to do or how to fight. After all, the game was in English, and at that time, no English classes were offered in elementary schools.
Nevertheless, I was fascinated by the game and the world. It was the reason why I focused particularly on English classes starting in the 5th grade. And finally, I could properly enjoy Ultima 4 and its successors.
The fascination for the Ultima series did not fade. Being able to experience the fantasy world online in 1997 was the next big step for me into a larger world of gaming.
Ultima 4 was the first Ultima that MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits played.
No good start in the first MMORPG
However, my first steps in Britannia were not only filled with beautiful moments. When I appeared near the city of Trinsic after creating my character, I wanted to first explore the world. Fascinated, I explored the colorful 2D area around the city from the classic Ultima isometric perspective. Everything felt so familiar. And so I became reckless.
A wolf blocked my path. I engaged in the battle and… lost. My hero appeared as a ghost, who could only communicate using the vowel “O”. As a ghost who only shouted “OOOOoooooOOOO”, I was of course not welcome. But an NPC healer brought me back from the land of the dead.
As a freshly resurrected hero in UO, you retained the white robe that you wore as a ghost. I thought that was cool and put it on right away. After all, it was possible to dye clothing, and I thought to myself that I could do that later.
Ultima Online divided the community due to PvP.
Unfortunately, player killers had targeted newbies wearing these white ghost robes. And I ran into such a group. However, I was not initially aware of this. The two guys acted friendly and invited me to their hideout. There we wanted to train. They explained that I should attack them, which I naively did. Immediately, my name turned red; I was a player killer. The guys laughed at me and ended my hero’s life in a duo. Thus, I had to work to restore my status as an upstanding citizen.
However, I didn’t let that event ruin my fun and proceeded with more caution afterward. I learned not to trust everyone right away and to first deal with the game rules. And so I experienced many adventures in the fantasy world of Britannia. I forged friendships, explored deep dungeons, battled orcs and dragons, and even met Lord British, the ruler of the land.
When Lord British appeared, it was always an event. Because Ultima creator Richard Garriott embodied the monarch of the land, and everyone had the opportunity to meet him and perhaps exchange a few words.
Who is writing this?
Andreas Bertits has been a game editor since 2003 and is currently a freelance author for MeinMMO. Besides computer games, he spends his free time primarily with his wife and three children. Apart from MMORPGs, he enjoys single-player RPGs. His preferred gaming platform is the PC.
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UO fascinated me with its many freedoms. For a while, I was a fisherman, selling freshly caught fish to adventurers and to a tavern run by another player. Others had fun as blacksmiths, tailors, or merchants. A community formed that provided for each other, and in the meantime, there were plenty of adventures to be had in the wilderness and dungeons.
The open PvP system of UO almost led to the demise of the MMORPG. Not only was I annoyed by attacks from PKs, but many players felt the same way. Therefore, the online game was divided into two worlds: Trammel and Felucca. Player killing was not allowed in Trammel, but it still was in Felucca. This way, everyone could focus on their playstyle.
Looking back, I spent a wonderful time in UO. But eventually, even this must come to an end. For me, this happened gradually. Over time, I played less and less. And with the release of the expansion Samurai Empire in 2004, I completely stopped. Samurai and Ultima? In my opinion, that didn’t fit together. Besides, I was only playing sporadically by then, out of habit. Moreover, my first daughter was born the same year and demanded a lot of attention. It was the right time for me to stop.
Ultima Online launches its first new server in 15 years for the 23rd anniversary.
The return is already planned
After 15 years, the first new server is starting (called a Shard in UO), New Legacy. The developers explain that they want to present Ultima Online to players fresh and new again. The new server is intended to be an opportunity to experience the MMORPG just as it was the first time.
The idea for Ultima Online: New Legacy emerged from our ultimate goal: to rekindle the nostalgia one felt while playing UO, without getting lost and without having to overcome the entry barriers one would face when trying to enter a 23-year-old game world.
Greg Havlusch, designer of Ultima Online
I had entertained the thought of returning before. But fear always held me back, fearing it wouldn’t be the same as it used to be, and that my nostalgic memories would mislead me and I might be disappointed.
But now, for the 23rd birthday, I want to give UO this gift. I am coming back. I want to start anew with New Legacy – initially in free-to-play mode. I want to see if the MMORPG still fascinates me like it did back then, whether I can once again immerse myself in the fantasy world of Britannia and enjoy a second life there. Just the new trailer has awakened so many memories in me – I simply have to return to Britannia. And perhaps I am not the only one, and Ultima Online can reach its goal of achieving the greatest reach of all time.
If it doesn’t work out and I can’t find my way back into the game, then at least it was a brief return to my past. And if I find it enjoyable, perhaps even a subscription is in order again.
