With Blightbound, you can play a new action RPG on Steam that is reminiscent of Diablo. You fight your way through a dark dungeon full of monsters with two other players.
What exactly is Blightbound? In the hack ‘n slash, you want to leave your mountain refuge and have to fight through several dark lands and deep dungeons where many monsters dwell.
You take on the role of one of 20 pre-made heroes from the classes, Warrior, Mage, and Rogue. Each hero has unique abilities. You team up with up to two other players to face the challenges together.
During your escape, you find loot to upgrade your heroes. Additionally, gigantic boss monsters will stand in your way, and now and then you have to solve a puzzle.
You also need to free craftsmen who create new equipment for you, earn you money, and even train you.
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Blightbound offers you hack ‘n slash experience from an unusual perspective.
A 2D Action RPG with an Attention Problem
What makes the game special? You do not see the adventure from the isometric perspective typical for hack ‘n slashes, as you are used to from Diablo 3. Instead, it is a side-scrolling view. The models, such as characters and monsters, are also hand-drawn 2D figures that act in 3D levels. This gives the action RPG a very special atmosphere.
How is the game received? The overall ratings on Steam are at 73%, with current ones at 62%.
The atmosphere and overall gameplay are praised. Fighting cooperatively through the dungeons is said to be a lot of fun.
However, the performance is somewhat criticized, and there are too few players. Since Blightbound does not have an offline mode, you are entirely dependent on other players to defeat the boss monsters. But as Steamcharts shows, there is a lack of players. The title needs more attention, according to the community’s opinion, so that more people want to try it out.
The loot system is also criticized. The longer you stay in the same lobby, the better the chances of finding better loot. If you switch to find more players, the chances drop again.
As it is an early access game, there are still bugs present. But you just have to reckon with that.
In Blightbound, you experience the events from a side-scrolling perspective.
What does the game cost and how will development proceed? You can get the action RPG for 19.99 Euros (currently reduced to 15.99 Euros) on Steam. The developers are already planning further content such as new heroes, more loot, and additional story content.
Just recently, an update called “Helping Hands” was released, which adds AI helpers. This should somewhat improve the problem of missing players – although it is, of course, more fun to play with human teammates.
Sony has introduced the Spider-Man Remastered for the PS5, and it looks impressive. The game looks significantly better than on the PS4. Not only has the graphics improved, but Spider-Man himself has also been overhauled.
Sony has detailed in the official PlayStation Blog what players can expect from the Spider-Man Remaster.
Especially in terms of performance and graphics, there have been significant improvements. We present the differences in this article and show you what is changing.
PS5 vs PS4 in Video: You can also watch the direct comparison in the (English) video here:
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We want to show you the differences based on several examples. We will explain what you can recognize in both images and highlight the differences:
1. Spider-Man: In the YouTube video, you can immediately see the (perhaps) most significant difference: Peter Parker now looks noticeably younger and resembles the Spider-Man we know from Spider-Man: Homecoming and similar.
Especially Spider-Man himself has been revamped and received a rejuvenation treatment. Source: ContraNetwork, via YouTube.com
2. Reflections on Surfaces: Additionally, the surface texture of clothing or even the cup in the video looks much more three-dimensional and realistic due to improved reflections.
Left PS4 and right PS5: The surfaces look much more realistic on the PS5
On reddit, some users have already compared the differences and presented the images side by side.
3. Movements and Reflections: In the following image, you can mainly see the improved lighting and reflection:
On the PS4 (right), the taxi on the right looks unnaturally yellow and fake. The vehicles on the left are dark and black and barely visible. The entire backdrop appears motionless.
On the PS5 (left), Hero Spider-Man is reflected on the taxi. The reflections are slightly blurred, indicating the movement of the vehicle. The cars on the left are no longer black but mirror the environment. Here, the metallic surface is much better presented, similar to the example with the cup above.
Left the PS5, right the PS4 original
4. Contrasts, Colors, and Reflection: In the next image, Spider-Man is hanging on a glass building facade. The differences can be quickly identified:
On the PS4 (right), the colors in the background appear bright and unnatural. The glass front of the building looks milky and only reflects the hand and feet where Spider-Man is connected to the facade. The skyline in the background is hinted at the top edge of the glass pane.
On the PS5 (left), Spider-Man is fully reflected in the glass facade of the building. The entire figure is clearly visible. The Central Park is also distinctly reflected in the facade. The colors do not appear unnatural as on the PS4, but softer and darker.
Left the PS5 version, right the PS4 original
The PS5 Uses Ray Tracing
Sony explained in a PS5 stream that the PS5 uses ray tracing and plays an important role here. Ray tracing is used to calculate shadows or reflections, or serves for general lighting.
And we can see exactly that in the images. Especially in terms of lighting and reflections, there have been significant developments in Spider-Man on the PS5.
What is Ray Tracing? Ray tracing is a technology that aims to depict light and shadow particularly realistically. An algorithm calculates how light reaches the human eye and subsequently where the gaze falls.
PS5 Lead System Architect Mark Cerny explained during a PS5 presentation the role ray tracing will play on the PS5.
That’s why there are Exclusives for the PS5: Sony has already explained why you can only play new games exclusively on the PS5: Certain features from the DualSense controller are only supported by the PS5 and would therefore not work on the PlayStation 4. This is why Sony consciously chose exclusives, even if that means some players will be left out.
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The right team in Genshin Impact is quite important. However, when building, there are a few things to consider. We give you the most important tips and suggest some strong teams.
These are the teams in Genshin Impact: To fight your way through the hordes of enemies, you can choose a 4-man team. You will be fighting with 4 characters against numerous enemies, and you can constantly switch between characters in your team.
In an ideal world, a team should cover all weaknesses of the enemies while being able to compensate for its own weaknesses as well. This is not so easy, but with some tips, it can ultimately be done.
5 things to keep in mind when building your team
Build your team around your DPS character: The first character for your team should be a damage dealer. He should mainly deal a lot of damage and do the dirty work while the other characters are on cooldown.
The element of the DPS character is crucial for your team, as you should build around it.
Diluc is a strong damage dealer and an excellent first choice.
Include 2 of the same element in your team: There are various elements, but your team should contain 2 of the same element. For example, if you choose a DPS character with the Pyro element, then a second character with the Pyro element should be included in the team.
This is because there are combos for different elements that can be triggered when there are 2 of the same element in the team. Two Pyro characters, for example, increase the attack by 25%.
Other elements also have similar advantages. This should be exploited.
An Anemo character can help: Another good character for your team is an Anemo fighter. They can create a whirlwind that reacts with another element. This way, you can reduce the enemies’ resistance to that enclosed element. However, this only works if the character has the 4-piece bonus from Viridescent Venerer.
You receive this bonus when you equip 4 artifacts with this trait. It increases your Swirl damage by 60% and decreases elemental defense against the enclosed element by 40% for 10 seconds.
This makes you even more effective against the individual elements and allows you to eliminate enemies faster.
Venti is probably the best character with the Anemo element.
Ensure Elemental Reactions: These reactions are important for your team and a support character is the right choice for this. You create them when two different elements interact. Cryo and Hydro can freeze enemies together, Electro and Hydro can deal more Electro damage. However, there are many other such reactions.
You should ensure that you have at least one such reaction in your team. So choose a support character who can trigger it with your DPS dealer.
What about healers? If you prefer to play a bit more defensively, you should bring a healer into the team. However, this is not strictly necessary. Alternatively, you can rely on support characters to deal more damage overall.
It really depends on your play style whether you need a healer in your team. A healer can heal himself, but also group members. Furthermore, he can certainly deal damage to enemies.
If you do not own one of the mentioned characters, you can replace him with an alternative. The important thing is that you keep the points mentioned above in mind when assembling the team.
Diluc
Xiangling
Fischl
Venti
This is currently one of the strongest teams overall. Diluc is the best DPS character in the game – he is at the top of the tier list. Along with him, Xiangling is the best Pyro support.
Venti is the best character of the Anemo element and supports with wind attacks. Fischl then comes as a supporter who triggers the elemental reaction with Diluc.
Although this team does not include a healer, you can still deal an enormous amount of damage with it.
Razor
Fischl
Kaeya
Sucrose
Razor is a strong DPS lead for the Electro element. Fischl comes in as a strong support of the same element.
Kaeya is from the Cryo element, triggering the elemental reaction with Razor. Then Sucrose comes as a support for the Anemo element.
If you prefer a more defensive approach, you can choose a healer like Qiqi instead of Anemo. You will not have the reduced elemental resistance from your artifacts, but you will have a bit more security in your team.
Chongyun
Kaeya
Fischl
Venti
This is basically the reversed team compared to the one above. Here, Chongyun takes the role of damage dealer with the Cryo element. Kaeya provides the support.
Fischl is the support who triggers the elemental reaction, and Venti is the Anemo attacker.
Keep this tip in mind: Refer to our tier list for Genshin Impact. There we show you all characters sorted by strength. If possible, always choose the best fighters for your team.
Alternatively, trial and error works here. Assemble different teams and see how well they harmonize. If you feel that you can handle it well, then you should stick with that team.
Although this team does not include a healer, you can still deal an enormous amount of damage with it.
Razor
Fischl
Kaeya
Sucrose
Razor is a strong DPS lead for the Electro element. Fischl comes in as a strong support of the same element.
Kaeya is from the Cryo element, triggering the elemental reaction with Razor. Then Sucrose comes as a support for the Anemo element.
If you prefer a more defensive approach, you can choose a healer like Qiqi instead of Anemo. You will not have the reduced elemental resistance from your artifacts, but you will have a bit more security in your team.
Chongyun
Kaeya
Fischl
Venti
This is basically the reversed team compared to the one above. Here, Chongyun takes the role of damage dealer with the Cryo element. Kaeya provides the support.
Fischl is the support who triggers the elemental reaction, and Venti is the Anemo attacker.
Keep this tip in mind: Refer to our tier list for Genshin Impact. There we show you all characters sorted by strength. If possible, always choose the best fighters for your team.
Alternatively, trial and error works here. Assemble different teams and see how well they harmonize. If you feel that you can handle it well, then you should stick with that team.
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Have you been looking forward to experiencing the adventures of the action MMO Magic: Legends this year? Then you have to be very strong now, because the release has been postponed to 2021 to pack in even more “Magic”.
When is the release now scheduled? Magic: Legends is set to launch in spring 2021. The team has not yet provided a specific date.
Why was the release postponed? The action RPG Magic: Legends has completed a closed alpha. The feedback gathered from it showed the team that there are still some areas that need to be worked on before the release.
These are said to be adjustments that will have a major impact on the game, making Magic: Legends feel even more like a Magic game. The following aspects are to be revised:
The overall player experience
Loadout options
The flow of the tutorial
The storytelling
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How do the developers justify the delay? Stephen Ricossa, Executive Producer of Magic: Legends, explained the decision in a blog post:
While we evaluated player feedback and saw quite a bit of positive response, we also recognized several opportunities to make impactful adjustments. These options include improvements to the player experience, loadout options, the flow of the tutorials, storytelling, and much more, to do justice to the legendary multiverse of Magic.
For this reason, we have decided to postpone the release of Magic: Legends to next spring to ensure that we can provide the best possible Magic experience.
Although New World takes a somewhat different approach than Magic: Legends and is an online RPG with PvP and survival elements instead of an action RPG, it is conceivable that both titles could clash.
Due to the feedback from the alpha testers, Magic: Legends should feel more like Magic.
When will there be more opportunities to play? As a small compensation for the longer wait for the release of Magic: Legends and to gather even more feedback, there will be another testing opportunity at the end of October.
More players are to be invited to this. This could be your chance to experience the action RPG this year after all. You need to register on the Magic: Legends website and with a bit of luck, you may get to play at the end of October.
What is Magic: Legends about? It is an action RPG set in the universe of the complex card game Magic: The Gathering. You explore many areas of the multiverse alone or in groups of three, where you fight against hordes of enemies using magic. All of this is embedded in an epic story.
The game offers a unique feature: there is essentially no conventional loot. Instead, you find mana and health orbs as well as shards to enhance your spells.
Pokémon GO is distributing a free remote raid pass to you every week over the next few months. We show you the dates and how to get it.
This is happening in October and November: For the next 2 months, there will be a free remote raid pass every week. Every Monday, there will be a pass that you can use.
The campaign starts on October 5 at 10:00 PM German time. From then on, the first pass will be available. The last pass will appear on November 30 at 10:00 PM German time.
How to get the free remote raid passes
Where can you pick up the passes? For this, you simply need to go to the in-game shop every Monday. There will be a box there that contains the free pass.
However, keep in mind that the pass is only active for one week. You cannot pick up two passes at the same time, but must pick up one pass each week.
This is what the gift will look like – of course only with a raid pass.
What you need to consider: As usual, you can only carry a total of 5 remote raid passes. To pick up a new pass, you must previously have a maximum of only 2 remote raid passes in your inventory. So you need to use the passes before you can pick up new ones.
Is this gift worth it? Definitely! Remote raid passes can be used for any raid. It doesn’t matter if you complete a small raid alone or a legendary raid with multiple trainers – the remote raid pass is valid everywhere.
So, ideally, you should remember the new gift in the in-game shop every Monday. The passes are worth it and should definitely be picked up. If you have any questions about remote raids, then check this out:
The MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online has accidentally leaked the next new class. Instead of covering it up, the developers proudly admit that there will indeed be a new hero type. However, many players find the concept does not fit the game at all.
How was the new class discovered? Beta testers who were testing the new mini-addon “War of Three Peaks” were quite surprised when a completely new hero type appeared in a dropdown menu of available classes.
Who or what is a “Brawler”? Is it a bug, a temporarily available class for an event, or even a really new type of character that can be played permanently when “War of Three Peaks” is released soon?
Fans were quite surprised when they suddenly discovered the new class here.
Developers admit that there is a new class
This is how the developers reacted: The announcement about the mysterious Brawler class quickly circulated in the LOTRO community. Eventually, the developers also spoke out. In a forum post, community manager Jerry Snook shared further details:
Obviously, you all saw something we weren’t quite ready to talk about yet, but we will have more information in the near future. Just to be clear: This is not something that is coming in the “War of Three Peaks.”
The Brawler will therefore be introduced; it will be a new class and it will come with the next expansion called Gundabad.
Does a Brawler fit into The Lord of the Rings? What exactly a Brawler is meant to be is not known. The name translates to “brawler” or “fighter,” which suggests a melee class. However, players would prefer a class with magic, not just another type that fights in the melee.
Does a brawler type fit into The Lord of the Rings?
Furthermore, such a brawler type is said not to match the theme of the game and its setting. One user on reddit sarcastically noted that many well-known brawler heroes from the Tolkien universe are known, such as famous heroes like “Punchagorn” or the feared “Bilbo Smackin’s.”
On the other hand, the upcoming major expansion Gundabad is about dwarves. And the little rough fellows are feared melee fighters. A rough and tumble class like the Brawler may indeed fit in well with them.
We will probably learn more in 2021 when the Gundabad expansion is released. So, there will soon be changes in The Lord of the Rings Online. However, what is rather unlikely to happen is a classic server like the one in the MMORPG World of Warcraft. The developers are not so enthusiastic about it at the moment.
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In Call of Duty: Warzone, a subway is running with Season 6. Actually, the new mode of transport only stops at 7 stations, but there is a secret station that even gives you a blueprint. MeinMMO shows you the schedule.
What’s up with the secret subway station? With the start of Season 6, the traffic lights of the subway of Verdansk also turned green. You can now move relatively safely through the underground areas of the city. Only enemies at the stops can cause you trouble.
Actually, the public transport in Verdansk only offers 7 stations, but by solving a small puzzle, you can reach an eighth – the maintenance station. Here you can find really good loot and during your first visit, you will unlock a weapon blueprint that you can keep forever.
You’ll learn how to get a ticket to the secret subway station here on MeinMMO.
Warzone Easter Egg Season 6 – Step 1: Puzzle in the Parliament
What do I have to do? The first step is also the most difficult. You need to remember images on a computer, match them with paintings, and derive a code from there. To do this, you need to go to the Parliament. The government building of Verdansk is located in the city center at grid square G6. Enter the large building through the west entrance.
The Parliament is located right in the city center. The arrow marks the fastest entrance for the puzzle. Source: YouTube
Enter the activation sequence
Walk through the door and keep to the right, here you will find a kind of reception. If you stand directly in front of it, you will see a computer on the desk to your right, and opposite that, on the left side, a small input field on the wall. Activate the field and enter the following code to start the puzzle:
2179
Through the circled door you can get in, at the arrow directly on the wall is the keypad. Source: YouTube
Remember the images and numbers on the computer
Now it gets tricky. By entering the code, an invisible timer starts and gas flows into the building. Try to complete the puzzle as quickly as possible because if the timer runs out, the numbers under the pictures will disappear and you won’t be able to solve it anymore. If that happens, you should start a new match or continue playing normally.
After entering the code, go to the computer opposite the keypad and activate the device. As long as the sequence is running, you cannot move. Here you will see alternating images, from which you should create a code. You will see:
Snippets of the images that hang in the corridors
A number with a plus or minus
A red circle with a cross
The computer shows you either an image, a number, or a cross. Source: YouTube
You will be shown 4 image snippets that match the paintings displayed in the Parliament. They hang in the corridors to the left and right of the main room, from the direction you entered the building. Two are also hanging directly in this main room with the reception.
When numbers appear, you need to calculate them with the numbers of the paintings (more on this in a moment), a red cross always appears when the next image snippet, i.e. the next number, is imminent. You need to remember the picture and the number with plus or minus that follows. Some images also appear without a number and a cross appears immediately after the image.
To find out the numbers of the paintings, you need to look for the Roman numeral that can be found under each painting. Match the snippets to the paintings and look for the corresponding artwork in the corridors.
The images with the corresponding paintings. Source: YouTube
Left corridor – Image 1, 2, 3
Right corridor – Image 4, 5, 6
Main room – Image 7, 8
The Roman numerals change with each run, which is why there is no fixed code for each player. Look at the snippet on the computer, match it with an image, and note the Roman numeral under the paintings.
At the end of the image sequence on the computer, you will then enter the solution. Press the screen away as long as you don’t have the code.
Assemble the code
Now you also need the numbers with plus or minus from the sequence. If your second image after the first red “X” was, for example, the guy with the medals and then directly came a “-1”, subtract 1 from the number you read under the image. Some images come without extra numbers – these are correct already. The four-digit code you have created from the images will lead you to the solution.
Step 2: Enter the code correctly
With the finished code, go back to the computer and look at the image sequence again. At the end you will see an input field again, but the numbers are cut off.
You enter the “half-numbers” from top left to bottom right. So first you have to type in the upper 4 halves and then the lower ones. The numbers are partly heavily fragmented, which makes it not so easy to enter the right ones. But if you enter the correct code, you will receive confirmation that you have redirected the subway, and then you are finished here.
Step 3: Redirect the subway
Find a vehicle and head towards the airport. West of the airport, south of the hangars, is one of the subway stations. You want to get into the technical room and flip some switches. Land south of the station and on the road behind the buses you will find a side entrance that looks like an entrance to the sewer. Be careful when descending that you don’t fall too deep and deploy your parachute if you miss the ladder.
Behind the buses is the entrance, but you can also go in from the front. Source: YouTube
When you stand at the bottom in front of the ladder, to your left you will see a large terminal with many blinking buttons. Interact with it and start a reboot process. You can see the current status on the green monitors. Once the reboot is complete, you will briefly see the notice that a train is about to arrive:
Wait until the monitor gives you the right signal. Source: YouTube
This notice is only displayed briefly before the normal screen from the beginning is restored. The next train is yours and goes straight to the secret maintenance station.
By the way, the maintenance train will only enter and exit when there are no fights taking place at the station. So make sure there is some peace; otherwise, the train will complain.
Step 4: Big Loot Fest
Get into the train and as soon as the doors are completely closed, you’ve made it. You will now travel to the maintenance station, which is located somewhere near the dam. Here you can have a fine loot fest and grab the weapon blueprint “Firebrand” for the Bruen Mk9. Make sure to look around here very carefully, and in the room on the other track, the weapon skin will be lying on the table.
You need to pick up the weapon to add the blueprint to your arsenal. If you are with a team, drop the weapon back on the ground and let your squad members pick up the “skin” as well. After that, you can calmly travel back into the combat zone and cause some chaos with the new weapon.
The blueprint for the Bruen is ready for you on a table in the loot station. Source: YouTube
Call of Duty: Warzone continuously offers you opportunities to take home a free and special blueprint here and there:
These are welcome opportunities to take a break from the stress of battle royales and also snag some nice rewards on the side. The latest blueprint even fits one of the 10 most stable weapons in Warzone. If you like it – down into the underground.
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In Pokémon GO has started the special research “A Mysterious Energy”. You will be rewarded for the quests with Victini or candies for that. Additionally, there is a lot of Stardust and Pokémon encounters.
What kind of research is this? In Pokémon GO, the special research “A Mysterious Energy” started on the evening of September 30, 2020. It initially ran under the name “The Feeling of Triumph”, but was renamed. This research was announced by Niantic at the beginning of September.
You can find it by tapping on the head of Professor Willow at the bottom right in the game. If you have done this and read his messages, you will find the quest as usual in the overview of the special researches.
What you need to know: Trainers who already participated in the GO Fest 2020 with the special research with Victini could already catch the Pokémon. If you have already caught a Victini, you cannot catch another one through this research. Instead, you will receive additional candies for this species.
All steps of the special research with Victini + rewards
What’s inside? The special research consists of 6 chapters, each offering you three quests and stage rewards. We will show you all tasks and the items and Pokémon you will be rewarded with for solving them.
Mysterious Energy 1/6
Task
Reward
Catch 30 Pokémon
3 Razz Berries
Spin 30 PokéStops or Gyms
1,000 XP
Send 10 Gifts to Friends
1,000 Stardust
Stage reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 30 Ultra Balls, 1,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Surskit.
Mysterious Energy 2/6
Task
Reward
Catch 30 Psychic Pokémon
Encounter with Solgaleo
Catch 30 Fire Pokémon
Encounter with Flareon
Hatch 3 Eggs
1 Incubator
Stage reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 30 Ultra Balls, 1,000 XP, and an encounter with Torchic.
After the launch of Season 6, numerous players complained about crashes in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and in Warzone – on all platforms, including PC, PS4, and Xbox One. A new update has apparently fixed the cause of the crashes.
The most annoying problem for some may be the crashes. Because both on PC and on PS4 and Xbox One, some players couldn’t really enjoy the new content as the game constantly crashed for many.
New update fixes annoying crashes on PS4, Xbox One and PC
When is the update available? It is already live since the evening of September 30. It has been released on all platforms and was installed in-game.
What exactly does the update do? While Infinity Ward didn’t go into detail, the most important thing is: According to the developers, it fixes the crash problem on all platforms.
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They thanked the players for their patience and encouraged them to contact support for further issues. No additional changes or fixes have apparently come to the game with this update.
How about you? Were you also affected by the crashes? Can you now play without problems or at least better? Let us know in the comments.
Pokémon GO has announced the details for the Community Day featuring Charmander in October. Here you can find all the information about the date, bonuses, and the special move for Charizard.
When does the Community Day take place? The Community Day with Charmander will take place on Saturday, October 17. It runs from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Nevertheless, it can be worthwhile for many players – for example, if they do not yet have a Shiny version. October presents a good opportunity for that. Additionally, players can secure a good Charizard that is suitable for Mega Evolution.
These bonuses come with the Community Day featuring Charmander
Everything revolves around Charmander
This is what you can expect for the Community Day in October: Since Charmander is the event Pokémon, its spawns in the wild will be significantly increased. But that’s not all.
It was already clear in August that Charmander would follow Porygon as the C-Day monster. After all, it finished as the second Pokémon in the voting for event days – ahead of Caterpie and Grimer. The bonuses are now also known.
Incense will last for 3 hours.
There will be triple Stardust for caught Pokémon.
There will be field research tasks that reward players with Mega Energy for Charizard.
So even if players already have plenty of Charmander, it is worth catching as many monsters as possible. Additionally, you can secure the special event move Fire Spin for Charizard. The fast Dragon-type move could be particularly interesting in PvP.
Moreover, there will be a Community Day box available in the shop for 1280 coins. It contains:
The first TOTW in FIFA 21 is known! The Team of the Week 1 has a few stars on board. Who is in?
This is the TOTW: The TOTW appears weekly and rewards the real performances of strong players with special cards. These TOTW cards are already available now, starting at 7 PM, in packs.
And you can even draw them already, although neither the FIFA 21 release nor the early access to FIFA 21 has been unlocked. Because: On Wednesday evening at 7 PM, the Web App of FIFA 21 was also released. This offers the opportunity to build your team right now.
Who is in TOTW 1 of FIFA 21?
These are the best TOTW cards: The TOTW 1 is already packed with good cards that are likely to be considered quite strong right now at the start of FIFA 21. After all, in the previous ratings for FIFA 21, there were only gold cards; TOTW 1 contains the first special cards of the season.
The TOTW 1 in FIFA 21
The best cards are shared by Atletico newcomer Luis Suarez and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes. Both received a strong rating of 88. But FIFA favorite Wissam Ben Yedder is also there with an 86 – as he already announced in advance. Jamie Vardy received an 87 – so real top cards in the 1st TOTW of FIFA 21!
What about the Bundesliga? Some players from the Bundesliga have also made it into the TOTW. Upamecano from Leipzig received a special card, as did triple goal scorer Niklas Füllkrug. Uduokhai from Augsburg and Samassekou from Hoffenheim are also included, along with Kastenmeier from the 2nd league of Fortuna Düsseldorf.
If you want a glimpse of FIFA 21, unfortunately, you have to skip a demo this year. We asked two professionals who have already been able to test the game. Here you can find their assessment of FIFA 21.
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The streaming service Twitch has changed its rules regarding banned streamers. This apparently relates to the special position held by Dr Disrespect. He has been banned from Twitch, yet Twitch streamers still communicate with him. This is actually against the rules. Twitch now explains what is expected from streamers who encounter banned users.
What is this rule about? The rule revolves around the “circumvention of bans.” This community guideline has now been adjusted by Twitch.
The rule states that streamers who are banned from Twitch may not circumvent this ban by using another account or simply appearing in other streamers’ channels. Anyone who is seen and heard on Twitch with a banned streamer will themselves be banned.
Thus, banned Twitch streamers are effectively considered “contagious individuals”: One must not have contact with them, or else the Twitch ban will transfer like a disease.
Streamers must mute banned rogues
This is now new: Twitch has added a clause to the rules to clarify what to do if one encounters such a nasty fellow (via twitch.tv). It now states:
“We understand that situations may arise in which banned users appear in your stream due to circumstances beyond your control, e.g. through third-party gaming tournaments. However, we expect you to make every reasonable effort to remove them from your entertainment, mute them, or otherwise limit their interaction with your stream.”
From the Twitch guidelines
This is what it’s about. The rule is apparently clearly directed towards Dr Disrespect. He was long one of the largest streamers on Twitch until he was suddenly banned in June 2020.
He has many friends on Twitch and continues to play popular games like Call of Duty: Warzone. He participated in exactly such a “third-party tournament,” as stated in the rules.
Dr Disrespect appeared in the voice chat of large Twitch streamers who were also in the tournament. Ideally, the streamers should have immediately run away screaming when they heard Dr Disrespect’s voice.
This is Nadeshot, the head of 100 Thieves. He is talking to Dr Disrespect – just like that.
But streamers like Nadeshot saw no reason to stop the stream just because their friend Dr Disrespect suddenly appeared in voice. Nadeshot then asked: “Does Twitch really want to ban me for talking to the Doctor? Come on, what are they going to do? I was on the platform when it was still Justin.tv. They need to make a decision here. No respect. No respect.”
Also, the streamer Crimsx dared to do the unthinkable and spoke with Dr Disrespect:
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It is not known whether bans occurred here, but some clips have already been deleted.
There is now an answer to the question of whether Twitch really wants Nadeshot to stop speaking with Dr Disrespect: Yes, they do.
As Dr Disrespect recently confessed in a YouTube video, the ban has caused serious problems for him. He now feels, for the first time in his life, the pressure and fear:
Thus, it is more a tightening of the rule. Twitch expects streamers to consistently cut off contact with people who are banned from Twitch.
The rule has something odd about it anyway: How should a normal Twitch streamer know if someone appearing in their voice chat has just been banned from Twitch or not? Ultimately, Twitch must then decide on a case-by-case basis whether such violations of the rule are truly malicious or not. It is hardly reasonable to expect streamers to keep accurate records of who has been banned from Twitch and is thus a ticking time bomb for their own channel.
He is chewing on the ban.
After the Twitch ban, Dr Disrespect initially withdrew, but later sounded aggressive and ready to restart on YouTube. However, the ban has left its mark.
As Dr Disrespect recently confessed in a YouTube video, the ban has caused serious problems for him. He now feels, for the first time in his life, the pressure and fear:
For FIFA 21, the Web App starts today. What is the release time in Germany? Is a download needed for the Ultimate Team App? When does login start?We have all the info and will tell you at what time the FUT Web App might start.
Update, 18:57: The Web App seems to be live now. However, expect some connection difficulties as the servers are probably still overloaded.
Update, 18:00: 18:00 has come and gone, the Web App is still missing – and the info page is back as well. Meanwhile, EA has already announced the POTM for La Liga – and that is before the Web App is even out. The release is likely still at 19:00!
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Update, 17:15: Even at 17:00 the Web App did not come, however, something has changed: On the Web App page, you can no longer find the old information page, but the following message. You cannot build teams yet, but you can tell that something is happening.
This is what the Web App page currently looks like
Update, 16:50: The Web App is still not reachable, a release in the evening seems increasingly likely. So far, 19:00 continues to be the estimated time. Otherwise, 17:00 has often been a time when new content comes to FIFA – for example, the early access starts tomorrow at this time.
Update, 10:00: So far, the Web App is still not live and an official time is not yet known. However, EA announced that the TOTWs will now be announced every Wednesday at 19:00 – unlike in previous years, where it was always at 16:00. This also applies to the TOTW 1 coming today. Now some players suspect that this could also be the time of the Web App release, which would also fit with the last years. Officially, that’s not confirmed yet.
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Today marks the start of the FUT season: EA Sports has officially announced that today, on September 30, the Web App for FIFA 21 is going live. As soon as this happens, you can start the new FUT 21 season and build your team, claiming daily rewards in the Web App.
Release time of the Web App: EA has not disclosed a specific time for the launch of the Web App in advance. Presumably to avoid a rush on the servers, as the Web App will be released worldwide at the same time.
Based on experiences from previous years, we expect a launch around 19:00 German time. As soon as we know the exact launch time, this post will be updated as soon as possible.
With the Web App, you can already start trading on the transfer market
Download and Login – What about the Companion App?
Is a download necessary for the Web App? No, you do not need to download or install the Web App. The Web App is a desktop application that you can use in the browser on PC and mobile devices.
How does the login work? At the start of the Web App, you should expect login difficulties as the servers will likely be overloaded. The access credentials are the same as from the FUT 20 Web App.
What about the Companion App? This is the FUT 21 app for iOS and Android devices. This requires a download and should be available starting tomorrow, October 1.
The Web App and the Companion App are free.
The Contents of the Web App – Trading in Ultimate Team
These functions are offered by the FUT App:
Managing FUT teams and club items
Creating custom tactics for the active FUT team
Completing SBCs (Squad Building Challenges)
You can apply an “SBC protection” to players. This prevents you from accidentally using one of your important players in an SBC.
Searching for and buying players and items on the transfer market – that is trading
Inspecting all cards, leaderboards, and other stats
Purchasing card packs in the FUT store (with coins or FIFA points)
Redeeming weekly rewards from Squad Battles, Division Rivals, and FUT Champions
Sharing your team with a URL
Completing objectives
You can view your progress on the new season objectives. Some objectives can also be checked off directly via the app.
What about daily rewards? In previous years, there was a period of daily gifts in the form of coins and packs for logging into the Web App. We hope that this does not change in the FIFA 21 Web App.
Even before FIFA 21 was released, FIFA streamers were already allowed into the game and are actively opening packs there.Meanwhile, the yield from the pack openings is remarkably good.
What was going on? Even before the official early access, some well-known FIFA YouTubers and streamers were allowed to start the FIFA season. EA refers to this selected circle as “EA Gamechanger.” They already have access to the game and can open packs, build teams, and try out the gameplay innovations.
When can you play FIFA 21? FIFA 21 officially releases in the standard version on October 9. However, early access is available with an EA Play membership or by purchasing a special edition of FIFA 21.
The cards the FIFA streamers got
On YouTube and Twitch, there are tons of videos from “Gamechangers” who are already opening numerous packs in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. It’s insane that some streamers have real pack luck and pull extremely strong cards.
These are the cards the streamers got: The craziest card pulled by the FIFA streamers is probably by MattHDGamer (via Twitch). He actually pulls one of the best Icon cards in the game from a Rare Gold Pack: 91-rated Pelé. An incredibly good card that many FUT players can’t even afford in the endgame.
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If the video starts for you at the beginning, skip to minute 28.
But YouTuber REEV (via YouTube) also has extreme luck, pulling the best Gold card in FUT 21 with Lionel Messi. This will likely fetch prices in the millions, especially at the beginning of the game.
Source: REEV
Another YouTuber with huge luck is ZerkaaPlays (via YouTube). He pulls Kylian Mbappé from a Rare Gold Pack during a recording. A card that will likely be among the most sought-after forwards in FIFA 21.
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If the video starts for you at the beginning, jump to minute 8:15.
Why are streamers pulling such strong cards? It’s important to know that many FIFA streamers are not hesitant to invest a lot of real money into FIFA Points and are therefore able to open a massive amount of sets. It’s clear that one or another strong card will come out of that.
The criticism is shared by German FIFA professional Tim Latka, who intends to completely refrain from FIFA Points in FIFA 21 and want to build a competitive FUT team entirely without real money.
How about you? Are you looking forward to the packs in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team? And will you spend money on FIFA Points or unlock the packs through gameplay?
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Actually, the development of the action role-playing game Cyberpunk 2077 was supposed to proceed without the dreaded crunch time. However, the developers now have to work overtime anyway.
Update, September 30, 6:00 PM: Studio head Adam Badowski has since made additional comments on the topic. He explained via Twitter:
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These last 6 weeks are our final sprint for a project that we have all spent a significant part of our lives on. Something that is very dear to us. The majority of the team understands this pressure, especially given the fact that we have just sent the game into certification, and each day brings us visibly closer to the delivery of a game we want to be proud of.
This is one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make, but everyone will be well compensated for every additional hour they have invested. And as in recent years, in 2020, 10% of the annual profits generated by our company will be shared directly among the team.
What has been announced? According to gaming journalist Jason Schreier, an employee from CD Projekt Red contacted him and forwarded an email from management. It states that a so-called crunch time is now indeed required. That is, overtime that the team has to put in until the release of Cyberpunk 2077.
In detail, this means that the developers now have to work a 6-day week. The extra work will be compensated. However, an employee from CD Projekt Red also explained that the team has been operating in a kind of crunch mode for about a year, working through nights and weekends.
How does CD Projekt Red justify this? In the email from studio head Adam Badowski, it states that there are currently no other options available.
I take full responsibility for the backlash against this decision. I know this contradicts what we said about crunch. It also directly contradicts what I began to believe personally some time ago – that crunch should never be the answer. But we have no other options left to deal with the situation.
Adam Badowski, CD Projekt Red
What did the studio say before about crunch? Jason Schreier published an article in May 2019 on Kotaku in which Marcin Iwiński, CEO of CD Projekt Red, promised a new crunch policy. Crunch was no longer to be mandatory for developers. Even if a manager asked an employee if they could work longer, they did not have to do so.
Last summer, Jason Schreier also conducted an interview for Kotaku with Marcin Iwiński. During the conversation, he confirmed once again that while overtime could not be ruled out, no one is obligated to work longer.
Why has this changed now? The fact that an email was sent to the team requiring overtime shows that it apparently cannot be avoided.
CD Projekt Red has already stated that the release date for Cyberpunk 2077 will not be postponed again. On November 19, it will finally arrive, then the action role-playing game will be on store shelves.
According to Adam Badowski’s email, there apparently is no other way to cope with the situation. This likely means that the release date can only be met if overtime is made now.
In order to complete Cyberpunk 2077, overtime must be worked after all.
Some are calling for the release of Cyberpunk 2077 to be postponed again
What are the reactions to this email? There are already voices on reddit demanding another postponement of the action RPG. However, there are also counterarguments. According to these, it would only mean that the crunch phase could last even longer.
Additionally, a further delay could potentially bring additional problems. For example, contractual penalties, as retailers have already reserved spaces for Cyberpunk 2077 on their shelves. Shareholders are sure to have a word in a further delay as well.
Is crunch obligatory? In the past, there have been recurring reports of intense crunch periods, for example, during the development of The Witcher 3, The Last of Us Part 2, or Red Dead Redemption 2. The studios have faced criticism for this.
To get a game finished by the targeted release date, developers apparently often have to work a lot of overtime. This comes at the expense of family as well as physical and mental health.
As CD Projekt Red showed by instructing that crunch should not be enforced in the future, but now does so, it shows that the industry is still stuck in this pattern. Apparently, there are still no well-functioning alternative methods.
The co-op RPG Genshin Impact has had a very successful launch. MeinMMO author Larissa Then has played the game for you. She reveals how she experienced the game and what reminded her of Zelda.
Who is writing here? I have loved video games for as long as I can remember. It all started in the 90s with my first Game Boy, and it hasn’t changed to this day. My first Zelda game was Ocarina of Time, and I have followed the series with interest ever since. When Breath of the Wild finally came out in 2017, I was totally hyped.
Zelda had to share my attention on my Switch soon with another passion: Asian RPGs. I have invested a lot of time in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and I regret nothing. I was all the more pleased when I heard about Genshin Impact. Even the first images looked promising for an anime fan like me.
So I dove into the fray right after the release and tried Genshin Impact. After about 8 hours, I have progressed a bit in the story and reached adventure rank 11. In my preview report, you can learn more about Genshin Impact, what reminded me of Zelda there, and why I like it.
MeinMMO author Larissa Then usually plays MMORPGs, as seen here in ESO.
The start in the world of Genshin Impact
What kind of game is this? Genshin Impact is an Asian free-to-play RPG with a co-op feature. It was released on September 28 for PC, PS4, and Android and iOS devices. Switch players still have to wait a bit, as the game has only been announced for the console so far. There are also rumors that The colorful characters of Genshin Impact
So you always have to pay attention to the weaknesses of your enemies and switch characters accordingly. The level of your characters and your account level called adventure rank are separate.
When I finally managed to start the game, I was greeted by a cutscene featuring the twins Lumine and Aether battling an ill-tempered goddess. I was supposed to choose one of the siblings, and I opted for the female hero. The outcome was that my brother was kidnapped by the goddess, and I was left standing alone.
Then I entered the world and played a small tutorial, in which I met my future companion Paimon. This was followed by the first battle with my sword. I struggled a bit with the unfamiliar controls at first but managed to get through it.
This is how you enter the world of Genshin Impact with Paimon in the background
There are many helpful tutorials that can be clicked on when encountering new enemies. Ultimately, I was able to achieve the goal of activating the so-called Statue of the Seven and obtaining its powers.
A few minutes later, I encountered my second playable character, the archer Amber. She took me to the nearby city and I received my first important gadget – a pair of wings for gliding.
Diving deeper into the story
What happened next? I have to say, I felt very free with the wings and played with them longer than necessary. Then the city was attacked by an angry dragon that was supposed to protect it. That was a bit chaotic, and ultimately it was up to me to drive the dragon away.
The fight against the dragon Storm Terror with my new wings
Through this action, I stood out positively as a heroine and became the talk of the town. I was also able to meet a few NPCs who would soon become my companions. Especially Kaeya, the cavalry captain with his eye patch, intrigued me.
Fortunately, I met him again during the next storyline mission. We freed one of the temples in the area from evil forces. For that, we urgently needed Kaeya’s ice element.
One of the main characters at the beginning: the knight Kaeya
How is it with the combat system? From then on, I also started to think more about the elements. Each character has an element, and you can perform combo attacks with them. Additionally, enemies are differently vulnerable, and external factors such as rain also favor one or another element.
You can equip the individual characters with weapons and artifacts, so it was quite convenient for me that I soon received a welcome gift. With this Primogem and the crystals, I was able to unlock my first weapons and the archer Fischl, one of the strongest characters in Genshin Impact.
This way, I mostly played my main character and Fischl alternately and further explored the map. Along the way, I spoke to many characters and got to know the world better. More tips on how to get started well in Genshin Impact can be found with us at MeinMMO:
How much Zelda is in here? Until the point with the glider, I was not necessarily reminded of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, except for a little from the open world with its cel-shading look.
This may be because I rarely compare games. Almost every game has borrowed something from another, and that usually doesn’t bother me. I prefer to dive into my games without prejudice.
This is what the environment in Genshin Impact looks like
Then I set out into the world of Genshin Impact, and the feeling of Zelda had not dissipated. Too many elements reminded me of Breath of the Wild:
You can climb rock walls or buildings. You have a stamina bar that gets depleted. If you climb faster, you use more stamina.
This stamina bar also comes into play when sprinting.
In the world, small challenges await, similar to the Koroks.
The design of some enemies is very reminiscent of Zelda.
You can shoot chests to launch enemies into the air and set them on fire.
These are just the little things that lurk in the world and reminded me of Zelda. Much more significant was my first real story mission. There, I had to visit a temple and free it from the evil power.
A temple with jumping puzzles in BOTW (left) and Genshin Impact (right)
More such temples awaited me. There, I had to defeat enemies and overcome smaller puzzles and jumping passages – just like in Breath of the Wild.
And there was another significant experience. When I activated my second Statue of the Seven, a new section of the map became visible. This type of completion of the open world was something I only knew from Breath of the Wild. Generally, I found it hard to take a step in Genshin Impact that didn’t remind me of Zelda.
I like Genshin Impact anyway, or precisely because of that?
I found it by no means bothersome that I was reminded of Zelda at every turn. At least Paimon doesn’t say “Listen!” all the time, although the little flying creature is still somewhat annoying.
What do I like about Genshin Impact? On the contrary, I even think it is good that I am reminded of Breath of the Wild. I loved the game, and I am glad that I can play something similar. A sequel is still a long way off.
I especially look forward to the higher temples. I’m curious if the puzzles will become more challenging because Breath of the Wild did that well. In Genshin Impact, the temples are tied to the adventure rank, and I need to level up a bit to unlock more.
What am I particularly looking forward to? I am also looking forward to the next cities and characters I will encounter there. So far, I am relatively spoiler-free regarding the story and am curious about what else awaits me in the open world. Since I liked the characters I have met so far, I’m particularly interested in their development.
My first glide through the beautifully designed city of Mondstadt
What sets Genshin Impact apart significantly from Breath of the Wild is the combat system. The switch between various characters and elements can be quite demanding, especially at the beginning.
I’m still not quite through with some enemies; I find it incredibly exciting and want to learn how to master it.
Is there anything that bothers me? Nevertheless, a few minor things annoy me as well. The most stressful thing I find is Paimon, my companion. She is always present during cutscenes, ruining half of them or struggling to find words. She might be cute, but I can’t stand her.
Paimon is in charge of your menu. She calls you when you want to check your inventory or character list.
Also annoying is the noise when my character stretches while standing still. It sounds like a crying baby. Especially when I briefly tap out of the game, I often get startled by it.
However, those are the only points of criticism I have at the moment. Sure, the gacha system can cost you a pretty penny. In Genshin Impact, you can unlock new characters and weapons through loot boxes, and the chance of obtaining a 5-star item is extremely low.
However, I am satisfied with what I have. After all, you often get the chance to draw for free and can unlock characters through missions.
There is even an advantage to BOTW
How is it with multiplayer? And the best thing about Genshin Impact is that I can finally play a game like Breath of the Wild in co-op! Personally, I love playing multiplayer. It’s extremely rare these days for a solo game to captivate me for a long time. I just need my buddies to have longer-lasting fun.
Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to test the co-op feature in Genshin Impact yet, as my adventure rank is not high enough. However, I can already send a few details ahead.
To be able to play with your friends, you must have reached adventure rank 16, which can take several hours. You can level up by exploring, opening chests, or completing quests.
Of course, Genshin Impact is not Breath of the Wild, but it shouldn’t be either. I wouldn’t call it a clone, even though many elements resemble Zelda.
In the first hours, I chuckled at every Zelda reminder, and my partner in the background kept dropping “Breath of the Wild” references. Nevertheless, I find Genshin Impact fascinating as a standalone game and want to learn more about its world and characters.
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The upcoming consoles Xbox Series X and S will offer a slew of games that will exclusively be available on these devices and on PC. Here on MeinMMO, you will find out which games will initially be released only for Microsoft’s systems.
What are exclusive titles? This term refers to games that are only released on a specific platform. Especially the PlayStation has often offered special gems in the past, such as “The Last of Us” and “God of War”.
But the upcoming Xbox Series X as well as the smaller Series S will also offer a form of exclusive titles, albeit somewhat differently than on the PS5.
Update: This article was revised on September 30, 2020, and updated with further information.
The exclusive titles for the Xbox Series X, Series S, and PC
What is special about Xbox exclusives? In fact, there are no pure Xbox exclusive titles on the new console. Microsoft sees the term “Xbox” more as a service than just a platform.
This is clearly demonstrated by the Game Pass. While it is called Xbox Game Pass, it provides access to a multitude of games that also run on PC and Android mobile devices via streaming. However, some titles are only available for the console or PC in the Game Pass.
Thus, Microsoft relies much less on pure exclusive titles than, for example, Sony. Nevertheless, there will be more than a dozen games that will initially only come to Xbox consoles or Windows PCs.
However, it may well be that some games will later be released on other platforms besides Xbox or PC.
Halo Infinite
What is it? This game is intended to be a kind of reboot of the Halo series and is one of the major highlight games of the Xbox Series X. Halo Infinite is the successor to Halo 5: Guardians and the third part of the Reclaimer Saga. In the story, Master Chief is supposed to play an even more important role. But the shooter action will also not be shortcoming.
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When is the release? Halo Infinite was supposed to be launched with the new console Xbox Series X/S. However, in August 2020, the delay to 2021 was announced. When exactly the game will be released is still unclear.
How exclusive is the game? Although it was supposed to launch with Series X/S, Halo Infinite is also planned for PC, Steam, and even the old Xbox One. However, nothing is known about further releases.
Fable
What is it? This is a reboot of the popular Fable games. You can expect an original fantasy world with plenty of opportunities to express yourself. The developers this time are Playground Games, known for Forza Horizon.
Fable is known for giving you many opportunities to play freely in a humorous fantasy world. Since the last Fable was 10 years ago, this “reboot” is long overdue.
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When is the release? Unfortunately, there is still no information on the release of the game. However, it might come sometime in 2021.
How exclusive is the game? Since the Fable IP belongs to Microsoft, it is rather unlikely that this game will be released for platforms other than Xbox consoles or PC.
State of Decay 3
What is it? The zombie carnage goes into the third round with State of Decay. Here, too, you can look forward to plenty of undead and brutal action. Among other things, there are undead deer that come across particularly creepy in the trailer.
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When is the release? In July 2020, the developers stated that State of Decay 3 is still in early pre-production. It will likely take some time before the game is released.
How exclusive is the game? State of Decay 3 is published by Microsoft Game Studios. Therefore, it should initially be safely released on Xbox and PC.
Forza Motorsport
What is it? The next Forza title skips numbering and instead focuses on technical aspects. It is said to have 4k support, ray tracing, and wild racing at 60 frames per second.
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When is the release? This game is also still in early development and should take some time before it is released.
How exclusive is the game? Forza Motorsport is scheduled to be released on PC and Xbox Series X/S according to publisher Microsoft. However, it is primarily optimized for Series X.
Everwild
What is it? This is a beautiful adventure game in which you can explore a magical world. However, not much more is known about the game. The developers Rare are also the creators of the jovial Pirate MMO Sea of Thieves.
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When is the release? There is currently no information regarding the development status or release of Everwild.
How exclusive is the game? Publisher Microsoft has currently only announced Everwild for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Avowed
What is it? This game is a nice fantasy role-playing game that you will play from a first-person perspective. Avowed is set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity and is supposed to play like a mix between Skyrim and Dragon Age.
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When is the release? Avowed is still far from finished and should be released no earlier than 2022.
How exclusive is the game? Avowed is published by Microsoft and is currently planned only for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
As Dusk Falls
What is it? This game is an interactive drama from the indie developer Interior/Night. You start in a story about two families in the southwestern USA. Throughout the game, you will uncover more and more elements of the tragic and dramatic story.
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When is the release? No further information is currently available regarding the release of the game.
How exclusive is the game? In addition to Series X/S, As Dusk Falls is also set to be released for PC and Xbox One.
Psychonauts 2
What is it? The long-awaited sequel to Psychonauts is a platformer with cute graphics. You play as a young psychonaut named Raz, who can penetrate the thoughts of others with his psychic powers.
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When is the release? Psychonauts 2 is expected to be released in 2021.
How exclusive is the game? Psychonauts 2 is set to be released on PC (including Steam), Xbox One, Series X/S, and even on PlayStation 4.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
What is it? S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is the eagerly awaited sequel to the iconic survival shooter. Once again, it goes into the “Zone” around the destroyed reactor of Chernobyl. But this time everything is bigger and set up as an open world. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be a temporary exclusive title for Xbox.
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When is the release? S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is expected to be released in 2021.
How exclusive is the game? Currently, only PC and Series X/S are planned as platforms. However, since the game will not be published by Microsoft, it could well have later releases on other platforms.
Tetris Effect Connected
What is it? This multiplayer Tetris game will at least be released as a time-limited exclusive for Xbox.
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When is the release? On November 10, 2020, the game will be available in time for the launch of the Xbox Series X/S.
How exclusive is the game? The game is available for Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and later from Q3 2021 also for PS4.
The Gunk
What is it? This is a creepy adventure-puzzle game. In space, you explore alien worlds where a mysterious black goo (Gunk) has appeared. The developer is Image and Form, known for the delightful Steamworld games.
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When is the release? The game is set to be released in September 2021.
How exclusive is the game? The Gunk is not directly published by Microsoft and could therefore also appear later on other platforms besides Xbox One, Series X/S, or PC.
The Medium
What is it? The Medium is a psychological horror game, featuring composers Akira Yamaoka and Arkadiusz Reikowski (Silent Hill). To make the eerie atmosphere even creepier, you frequently switch perspectives in the game.
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When is the release? The game is set to be released in December 2020.
How exclusive is the game? The Medium is initially set to be released only for PC and Xbox Series X/S. However, since the publisher is not Microsoft, there could potentially be further releases later on.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
What is it? Did you enjoy the Warhammer fantasy games from the Vermintide series? Then look forward to Darktide, because here it’s similar gameplay against monsters from the Warhammer 40,000 universe on Xbox. Once again, you and your teammates must eliminate wave after wave of disgusting creatures and complete the mission objective.
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When is the release? Darktide is expected to be released in 2021.
How exclusive is the game? Currently, releases on Series X/S, PC, and Steam are planned. However, publisher Fatshark might also release additional versions later.
CrossfireX
What is it? This tactical shooter is very similar to Counter Strike and is very popular in Asia. CrossfireX is the enhanced console version that will be released exclusively for Xbox. There will also be a single-player campaign.
https://youtu.be/UKiWdtb2Oxs
When is the release? CrossfireX is expected to be released in late 2020.
How exclusive is the game? Under publisher Microsoft, CrossfireX should initially be exclusive to the Xbox One and Series X/S platforms. Curiously, nothing is known about a PC version.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
What is it? The next installment of the award-winning Senua story will be exclusive to Xbox and PC. Once again, it’s about guiding the fate-affected warrior Senua through an intense and disturbing story. This time, the setting is Iceland and the plot promises another descent into the depths of madness.
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When is the release? The exact release date for Hellblade 2 is not known. Rumors suggest it might be in 2020.
How exclusive is the game? Publisher Microsoft has only confirmed Hellblade 2 for PC and Series X/S so far.
Scorn
What is it? Scorn is a super gross and creepy shooter game. The art style is strongly reminiscent of the biomechanical designs of artist H.R. Giger. Expect disgusting, disturbing objects and monsters that want to get you.
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When is the release? The horror trip Scorn is expected to be released in 2020.
How exclusive is the game? Currently, only a release for PC, Steam, and Series X/S is planned.
The Ascent
What is it? The Ascent is an action role-playing game set in a dystopian cyberpunk world. In the game, the namesake megacorporation has just collapsed and the consequences are anarchy and chaos. Therefore, you blast your way through hordes of enemies in the best Diablo manner with powerful weapons, optionally in coop.
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When is the release? The brutal shooting action is expected to be released in 2020.
How exclusive is the game? The Ascent is released for PC, Steam, Xbox One, and Series X/S.
Other possible exclusive titles
There could still be more exclusives: In addition to the titles mentioned above, which will definitely be exclusive to Xbox for the time being, other titles could be coming soon.
Due to the planned acquisition of the studio Bethesda with its franchises, certain Bethesda games could become exclusive to Xbox Series X or S as well as PC and skip platforms such as PlayStation. Particularly the planned top titles like Elder Scrolls VI or the role-playing game Starfield could potentially be more exclusive titles for Xbox Series X/S.
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The legal dispute between Epic Games and Apple regarding the online shooter Fortnite continues in court. The presiding judge now states that Epic has simply been “dishonest” in its actions against Apple.However, there is still no final judgment.
Subsequently, Epic Games sued Apple and Google. A dispute ensued, in which Apple threatened to close all developer accounts of Epic developers and ultimately did so. This cut off developers from the iOS and Mac tools, leading to catastrophic consequences for games using the Unreal Engine. A court ruled that Apple had to restore access, but Fortnite remains excluded from the App Store.
According to Epic, the exclusion from the App Store is causing massive declines in Fortnite
Not a good day for Epic
This is what the judge said about the situation: Although no verdict has yet been spoken as to how Fortnite and the App Store should proceed, harsh words were directed at Epic.
Essentially, it concerns the way Epic altered their game Fortnite to circumvent the App Store. Apple accused Epic of having stealthily introduced a new version of Fortnite via a hotfix, like a “Trojan horse,” to bypass Apple’s security measures. In this new version of Fortnite, players could then buy V-Bucks directly from Epic. This version was said to have been deployed late at night.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers stated now according to CNN.com, Epic has simply not been honest with Apple when they introduced the update with direct V-Bucks purchasing.
You did something. You lied by simply not telling them. That is the security issue! There are a lot of people out there who see you as heroes for this action, but you were still not honest.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to Epic
Epic explained that they wanted to take action against the monopolist Apple, who takes 30% of the developers’ revenue. That would have been the original reason Epic enabled direct purchasing through Fortnite.
However, Judge Gonzales Rogers sees Epic’s appeal a bit differently. She stated:
Closed platforms/systems have existed for decades. Nintendo has such a system. Sony has one. Microsoft has it too. What Apple is doing is not really different. It is difficult to simply ignore the economic system of the industry, which is exactly what you are asking me to do.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to Epic
Observers said that the hearing was “brutal” for Epic. The judge responded very skeptically to Epic’s arguments (via twitter).
This is how Epic portrayed the company Apple in a Fortnite clip that millions saw.
There is still no ruling in this case. It also doesn’t look like a decision will follow soon: The judge mentioned that due to her schedule, a date in 2021 might be possible.
A “FIFA Point” advertisement in a toy catalog caused a lot of trouble around FIFA 21. EA Sports has now commented on the situation.
What was the problem? A few days ago, an advertisement for FIFA 21 appeared, listing FIFA Points as a second step in playing FUT. This apparently appeared in a toy catalog of the UK retailer “Smyths Toys” – and was met with a furious reaction.
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The advertisement received a lot of feedback on Twitter and Reddit
It was heavily criticized that advertising for an optional in-game currency is made in a toy catalog aimed primarily at children. FIFA Points can only be purchased with real money and then exchanged for packs. From these, players can be drawn. However, getting strong players requires a lot of luck – or many packs. Past installments of the FIFA series have repeatedly shown this.
MeinMMO had contacted EA Sports to request a statement regarding the situation. EA Sports has now issued an official statement regarding the advertisement.
This is how EA responds to the massive criticism
In the statement regarding the situation, a spokesperson for EA addressed the criticism of the advertisement to MeinMMO:
“We take the responsibility we have in marketing EA games and experiences in channels viewed by children very seriously. Nevertheless, we are aware that the advertisement for FIFA Points has appeared in environments where it should not have appeared.”
EA statement in full (translated from English)
In the future, this should not happen again. EA announced a review of upcoming releases. In the case of Smyths, but also overall:
We have carefully worked with Smyths to ensure that this advertisement is not distributed in the remaining copies of their 2020 catalog. We have also conducted an immediate review of all future media placements and are working to ensure that each of our marketing efforts better reflects the responsibility we take for the experiences of our younger players.
EA statement in full (translated from English)
EA is therefore responding to the criticism from players. The issue of “responsibility” is repeatedly at the center of FIFA Points. Also, because large streamers attract attention with pack openings and spend a lot of money on Ultimate Team. Recently, an esports athlete named Tim Latka has spoken out, who now – for the sake of responsibility – wants to completely refrain from FIFA Points. Even though this puts him at a gameplay disadvantage.
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Since September 27, the free co-op RPG Genshin Impact has been online and available to play. Have you tried it yet?
What is Genshin Impact? It is a free co-op RPG developed by the Chinese studio miHoYo. The game went online on the night of September 27 to 28 and is now being actively played and tested.
In the “Zelda: Breath of the Wild” inspired game, you can control over 20 different characters and also be supported by your friends in co-op mode. You can together:
Explore the vast world and its dungeons
Solve puzzles
Fight world bosses
So far, many player reactions to Genshin Impact have been mainly positive. We have summarized their first impressions for you in an article:
The launch trailer for Genshin Impact shows plenty of gameplay
However, Genshin Impact is not a MMORPG. The multiplayer allows a group size of up to 4 characters. According to statements on reddit, it is also said that guests in co-op cannot loot monsters or open chests.
Furthermore, Genshin Impact is a so-called “Gacha game”. It not only includes a shop with cosmetic items, but also loot boxes where you can find new heroes and weapons. This is perceived as pay-to-win by some parts of the community.
In our article on this, you can read all the info about the Gacha system of Genshin Impact:
But here it’s about you, the MeinMMO readers. So tell us: Have you been able to test Genshin Impact? What do you think of this pretty game? Share your experiences in solo and co-op modes in the comments.
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