Xbox Series X & S: Pre-order is live and already sold out in many stores

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Today is the day: you can finally pre-order Microsoft’s new next-gen consoles Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. But some fear the same chaos as with the PS5. How will it go?

Update 10:00 AM: Currently, the new Xbox is still available through the following retailers:

Xbox Series X:

Xbox Series S:

More details can be found here: Xbox Series X sold out at many shops after the initial rush – Here are still available

Update 9:15 AM: After just a few minutes, many of the pre-order links were no longer accessible. It seems the initial rush was too great. Currently, many links are working, but the console is already sold out at many shops.

This is what many have been waiting for: After a long game of “cat and mouse” with Sony, Microsoft announced the price and release date of its next-gen consoles as the first manufacturer some time ago.

They are called Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S and will be released on November 10, 2020.

But you can finally pre-order them today.

Pre-order Xbox Series X:

Pre-order Xbox Series S:

Everything about the pre-order of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S can also be found in our separate article.

Pre-order Xbox Series X & S – The most important info

What do the new consoles cost?

  • The larger and more powerful Xbox Series X costs 499.99 €
  • The smaller, slightly weaker Xbox Series S costs 299.99 €
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On the left the Xbox Series X, on the right the Xbox Series S

What these next-gen consoles can do in detail and what exactly distinguishes them can be found here:

When exactly does the pre-order start? You can pre-order Xbox Series X and S starting from September 22, 2020, at 9:00 AM German time.

Where can I pre-order an Xbox Series X & S? The new consoles can either be pre-ordered online directly from Microsoft or from retailers such as Amazon, Otto, MediaMarkt, Saturn, or Euronics. Microsoft published a complete list via Twitter:

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Pre-order Xbox Series X and S – Will it go better than with Sony’s competition?

This is how it went with the competition: Recently, one could already pre-order the competing console from Sony, the PlayStation 5 – But there was considerable chaos. The pre-orders started earlier than communicated by Sony, in the middle of the night. Also, the technology failed in some places, numerous sites went down under the huge demand and were sometimes extremely slow or not available at all.

After just a few hours, both the digital and the disc version of the PS5 were completely sold out, many interested parties went away empty-handed. Consequently, extortionate offers of over 800 € popped up on eBay like mushrooms. Sony has since apologized for the chaos and promised restocking.

Xbox Series X pre-order

This is what is expected from Microsoft: Although Microsoft communicates more clearly and has clearly stated the exact time and retailers – some people expect that the new Xbox models will also sell out quickly and that the whole process could also turn into chaos.

Because the initial pre-order availability of the consoles is likely to be limited at Microsoft as well; the company warned about this recently. And the interest in the new Xbox is growing, which is also shown by our survey: Xbox Series X vs PS5: Your interest in the Xbox is stronger than ever

In addition, many buying bots and scalpers are active, who are just waiting to grab as many consoles as possible and then offer them at exorbitant prices on eBay. This was also shown by the launch of Nvidia’s new graphics card RTX 3080: Sneaky buyer bots snatch many RTX 3080 away – Here is how Nvidia is countering now

It is likely that Microsoft will offer more pre-order opportunities later, but if you want to be among the first to secure the new Xbox Series X & S, then you should hurry today. Because it is conceivable and quite likely that today could turn out similar to what happened with the PlayStation 5 or the RTX 3080.

How about you? Were you able to secure an Xbox Series X? Were there any problems? Or did everything go smoothly? Let us and others know in the comments how the pre-order for the new Microsoft consoles went for you.

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ESO unveils the finale of Skyrim – What the first voices say about the DLC Markarth

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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) presented its final DLC for 2020 called Markarth during the stream. We will tell you how it is received by the community.

On September 19, ZeniMax presented the fourth ESO DLC for this year via stream. It was originally supposed to be called Darkstorm, but is now named Markarth. This is the name of a city already known from Skyrim. Thus, the chapter “The Black Heart of Skyrim” is expected to reach a worthy conclusion.

The DLC will be available for PC and Stadia on November 2, and for the consoles PS4 and Xbox One on November 10.

Together with the DLC Markarth, Update 28 is also coming. Players can expect a lot of new content and some improvements. This is also being discussed in the community. We want to summarize the first voices there for you from MeinMMO.

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Here you see the outlook on Markarth with comments from the developers

The ESO Reddit in Hype

Where are the voices coming from? Yesterday, a post was made in the ESO Reddit by the user IllusiveManJr about the release of Markarth.

This post has received 1700 upvotes and over 200 comments, with the opinions about the DLC being mostly positive.

What delights the users? First of all, the new name of the DLC is praised. The old one was too generic with Darkstorm, and with Markarth, one can at least imagine something or even develop nostalgia. This applies at least to the Skyrim fans in the MMORPG.

But the players especially praise the new features. For example, the arena is getting a lot of positive attention, which is supposed to offer a good opportunity for solo players to test their skills. If you prefer to play in a group, you can enjoy yourself in the battlegrounds:

There will probably be two separate registrations for battlegrounds, one for groups and one for solo[-players]. So if you want to play solo, that’s fine and you’ll only be matched with other solo players. But if you want to play in a group, you can compete against other groups.

Vigorusly via reddit

The users appreciate the compromise that both lone wolves and team players can get their money’s worth.

Another popular feature is the new collection album in ESO. It is supposed to allow players to collect stickers for equipment they have farmed. Once you have received an item, it will be stored in your album and can be recreated using the right materials. You can also see which items are still missing.

What else is on the users’ minds? Besides these larger changes, many are simply happy about little things. This starts with the look of the new characters:

People, the vampire queen looks like Kate Beckinsale in Underworld!

ObiMeowKatnobi via reddit
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The vampire Lady Belain, who is said to have a very deep story

Additionally, the maximum number of transmutation crystals has been raised, which pleases the community greatly. You can now carry around 500 instead of 100, with ESO+ even 1000. The crystals will also receive a few more functions.

All Sunshine and Rainbows?

What do the users consider? However, not all voices are 100% positive. Some players are concerned about the timing of the release and the player numbers.

Especially in light of the new WoW expansion Shadowlands or Destiny 2 Beyond Light. In addition, single-player games like Assassins Creed Valhalla or Cyberpunk 2077 will be released in November.

The DLC will be released ON THE SAME DAY as Assassins Creed Valhalla! A brazen act…

TigerQueeen via reddit

Some are also bothered that the Greymoor chapter and the individual DLCs are too expensive. Some respond that the DLCs are included in the subscription anyway, so it doesn’t bother them. Others recommend waiting for a sale to save money:

It will probably be on sale at some point. It was just a few weeks ago on Xbox, so I got the collector’s edition cheaply.

Jessypins via reddit

With the DLC Markarth, Skyrim and the year 2020 come to an end, but the developers are already thinking about 2021. The question arises, of course, where in Tamriel will it go? Creative Director Rich Lambert already revealed some details in an interview about this.

What about you? Are you excited about the new content or are you still skeptical? And what new features are you particularly happy about?

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3 Reasons why you should check out The Division 2 again today

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Today, things get exciting again around The Division 2. You can expect the new Title Update 11, the new skyscraper mode The Summit, as well as the start of the new Season 3. So a visit might be worth it.

This is happening today in The Division 2: Today, on 22.09.2020, the next chapter of The Division 2 begins. Then Massive’s shooter will get its next major update – Title Update 11 (TU11). This will bring several new content to the game, including the new mode The Summit, which lets you fight your way up through a 100-story skyscraper.

Additionally, the new Season 3 of The Division 2 also starts today. This will also bring new content and is intended to continuously supply the game with fresh content for the next 12 weeks.

We will now present the 3 most important points to you in more detail. Here’s what to expect starting today.

The views at The Summit are looking up

All this comes with Title Update 11

Transmog system and Appearance Mods: This is a brand new feature that some agents have been wishing for a long time. You will receive more customization freedom and will be able to change the appearance of much of the equipped gear – beyond just the color of the gear.

For example, you can adjust the appearance of a chest piece that you find visually unappealing, but want to use due to its stats and values. It will be possible to give it the look of a chest piece that you also like visually – without having to give up the good stats of the original. However, this only applies to gear and not to weapons.

In a library, you can see all the items found so far and choose your appearance there.

In short: No more compromises between good looks and effectiveness. You can find out more here: The Division 2 will soon get a Transmog system – Here’s what it can do and how it works

New weapons and gear: With TU11, a lot of new gear comes into the game:

The new exotic Backfire SMG from TU11

The new gear is only available to owners of the expansion Warlords of New York.

Agnostic Mods: This is a new system with which gear mod slots for mods of all colors will be unlocked. In principle, it means: All equipment pieces with mod slots will now be adjusted to accept any type of gear mod.

Loot improvements: The developers at Massive are also continuing to work on loot in TU11 – probably the biggest issue of The Division 2. With the new patch, the so-called rainbow loot problem should now be addressed. For example, the first attribute will have a percentage chance of rolling the same color as the core attribute. 

Discovery mode for raid Operation: Iron Horse: Some time ago, The Division 2 received its 2nd raid with Operation: Iron Horse.

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Available in easy mode with TU11 – the raid Operation: Iron Horse

In Title Update 11, the so-called discovery mode will now be added – for both the level 30 and level 40 version of the raids.

This is an easier difficulty level that, unlike the regular experience, will also offer matchmaking, making it especially suitable for trying out and getting a better feel for the mechanics. However, it will not feature the most sought-after raid loot.

Also in TU11: Besides the already mentioned features, according to Massive, various balance improvements, many bug fixes, and the new mode The Summit are expected, which we will now explain separately.

Is supposed to breathe new life into The Division 2 – the endless mode The Summit

What’s in the new mode The Summit

What is The Summit? The Summit is a new replayable PvE mode set in a 100-story skyscraper in New York. In the style of the popular Underground mode from The Division 1, you will have to fight your way to the top of the skyscraper – with varying environments, enemies, objectives, modifiers, and bosses. The higher you go, the more difficult and demanding it becomes.

More about this can be found here: The Division 2 presents Summit – The mode that holds so many hopes.

What’s special about The Summit: For many players, this new mode represents a kind of last straw they cling to. Many hope that The Division 2 with The Summit can still turn things around and finally offer more replay value and long-term motivation for its most loyal fans.

The Summit: You fight your way up floor by floor

Who can play The Summit? The Summit is available as a free update for all owners of the “Warlords of New York” expansion. Without this paid additional content, you cannot play the new mode: What does The Division 2 offer if you do not purchase the Warlords expansion?

By the way, The Summit starts right on September 22nd after Title Update 11.

What the new Season 3 offers

What’s included: On 22.09., the new season will start with TU11 and The Summit. Massive has also already given a brief look at this. Here’s what to expect:

  • Season 3 will last 12 weeks and is called Concealed Agenda
  • The new season comes with a new season pass (100 tiers), where access to the premium rewards branch costs 10 €. However, there is also a free, open branch for all owners of the Warlords expansion
  • With the season come new seasonal activities such as the traditional manhunt, leagues, and events
  • There are new equipment and other seasonal rewards to be earned
  • The story of Warlords will be continued with the new seasonal manhunt. This time, it revolves around the leader of the mercenary organization Black Tusk and his followers
The new seasonal target – the Black Tusk leader Bardon Schaeffer

How does it look? Are you joining today when there is finally something new to do in The Division 2? Or is all of this no longer enough to excite you to equip your agent gear again? By the way, what else awaits you this year in The Division 2 beyond Season 3: Finally, we know how it will continue with The Division 2 – Roadmap 2020.

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Call of Duty: Reports of massive hacker attack – This is what Activision says

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According to reports, there was a massive hacker attack against Activision, in which data from more than half a million “Call of Duty” accounts were compromised. So if you are currently playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or the free-to-play version of Warzone: well-known dataminers and leakers recommend changing your password.

Update 22.09.: Activision has denied this report. No “Call of Duty” accounts are said to have been compromised. The Activision support tweeted: “Activision Call of Duty Accounts have not been compromised. Reports claiming otherwise are incorrect.”

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What is the situation with the hack? Even though Call of Duty is currently all about Black Ops Cold War and its multiplayer alpha: it seems that there has been a massive hack at the big publisher Activision, where – so far – data from over 500,000 “Call of Duty” accounts have been stolen or at least compromised.

What is the truth? Even though the account that spread the information has been deleted on Twitter, the info has already been confirmed as “legit”, meaning real, by some credible and reliable CoD leakers and dataminers, including TheGamingRevolution, Prototype Warehouse, and Okami.

For instance, Prototype Warehouse explains that they have personally seen concrete evidence of this.

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They are also trying to alert Activision about this.

Furthermore, it is said that the hacked accounts likely do not have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled.

What does Activision say? An official statement is still pending. So far, the company has not officially commented on the hacking rumors. However, we have already inquired.

If or when there is an official response, we will provide it here in the article as soon as possible to clarify what is really going on.

By the way, a developer has commented on another important topic related to CoD: CoD Cold War: Developer addresses the biggest criticism of the alpha

What should one do now? Leakers and dataminers strongly recommend changing your “Call of Duty” account password immediately – even on consoles and even if the hacker attack is still ongoing.

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This would make it harder for hackers and their software, so says Prototype Warehouse.

And even if the whole matter is not yet fully clarified and even if you are not noticeably affected – a preventive password change should not hurt anyone, but rather provide more security.

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Pre-order Xbox Series X and S – Here are the date, time, and price

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The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are the new next-gen consoles from Microsoft and today, on September 22, the pre-orders are starting – In this overview, we at MeinMMO will reveal when they will be released, what they will cost, and how the pre-order process will work.

Update 9:15 AM: Just a few minutes after the launch, many of the pre-order links were no longer accessible. It seems that the initial rush was too great. Many links are now working, but the console is already sold out in many shops.

Pre-order Xbox Series X:

Pre-order Xbox Series S:

Everything about pre-ordering the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S can also be found in our separate article.

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What are the prices of the Xbox Series X and S?

– The Xbox Series X costs €499.99
– The Xbox Series S costs €299.99

When will both consoles be released?

The release of both consoles is scheduled for November 10, 2020.

When do the pre-orders start? Time for Xbox Series X and S

The pre-orders for the Xbox Series consoles start today, Tuesday, September 22, 2020. They will begin at 9:00 AM German time.

What distinguishes the consoles?

The Xbox Series S is a digital console without a disc drive. Otherwise, it offers many features that also the Series X has, including:

– Faster loading times
– Higher framerates
– Richer, more dynamic worlds
– “Next Generation Gaming Performance”

However, it lacks some performance and storage capacity, and 4K is not expected to be achieved natively. You can find the exact details about the Xbox Series S here.

Also, the big brother, the Xbox Series X, has been introduced in detail. It offers, among other things, 1 TB of storage and 4K.

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Both consoles can be pre-ordered starting September 22.

Xbox Series X and S – Info on Pre-order and Release

Microsoft has detailed the exact details regarding the pre-ordering of both consoles in a blog post. They seem to want to prevent the chaos that occurred with Sony’s PS5. There, everything was very last minute and chaotic. Many consoles were sold out after a short time.

Xbox even teased with a tweet against the competitor.

This is how the pre-order works:

  • The pre-orders for the Xbox Series X and S start in Europe at 9:00 AM our time
  • You can shop directly at Microsoft or independent retailers such as Amazon, OTTO, GameStop, or MediaMarkt. The complete list of retailers was tweeted.
  • The consoles will then be delivered on November 10
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All Access and Game Pass: Microsoft also offers “Xbox All Access”. Under this program, you can get the consoles for €35 or €25 a month for 24 months, including Game Pass Ultimate. This offer is not available in Germany but in some EU countries like Denmark, Sweden, France, or Great Britain.

If you still don’t want to miss out on Game Pass Ultimate, which is also called Netflix for gamers, we have a trick that can save you over €200.

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Pokémon GO will soon bring rare Pokémon with cylinder and loops

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In line with Paris Fashion Week, Pokémon GO will get colorful for a week. Dressed-up Pokémon with top hats and bows will be available to catch. Additionally, a new Shiny will be released. Here’s what you need to know about this crazy week.

What kind of event is this? Niantic announced that to celebrate the start of Paris Fashion Week, they will also bring fashion to Pokémon GO. You will see this on Pokémon and also on accessories for Trainers. However, the event only lasts a week and brings these special Pokémon. Accordingly, you probably won’t be able to catch them afterwards. This makes the fashion Pokémon interesting for collectors of rare specimens.

  • The event starts in early October and lasts for a week
  • Pokémon in the wild, from raids, and from eggs are fashionably dressed
  • Shiny Zigzagoon will be unlocked
  • You can expect an exclusive field research
  • Free Trainer accessories will be available in the game

These bonuses come with the Fashion Event in Pokémon GO

When does the event run? It kicks off in early October.

  • From Friday, October 2, 2020, at 5 PM to Friday, October 9, 2020, at 7 AM the Fashion Event will take place in Pokémon GO.

These costumed Pokémon are coming: Certain Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. These are

  • Electrike, Meowth, Roselia, Zigzagoon, Glameow with a turned-up cap, Zebstrika, Swablu, Pidgey, Froslass

The Glameow with a turned-up cap will also appear as a encounter in GO snapshots.

From 7 km eggs, you can find among others Amore, which wears a bow as a special fashion piece.

In raid battles, you’ll encounter Kirlia and Luxio wearing top hats. Kirlia can even learn the move Thief’s Kiss.

New Shiny: What would a Pokémon GO event be without a new Shiny? Niantic must have asked this question too and announced that you will encounter Shiny Zigzagoon for the first time during the Fashion Event. In the following graphic, we show you the differences between the normal form and the shiny form:

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Shiny forms of Zigzagoon and Linoone

More bonuses for you: During the week, an exclusive field research will start. So far, there are no detailed details on this research.

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These backpacks are apparently part of the Fashion Week in Pokémon GO

In the Pokémon GO shop during the event, you can expect a free Longchamp avatar accessory. At the same time, you can also buy these Longchamp items in “real” stores. This way, you can look like your digital Trainer in the real world if you want.

For some trainers, high stats on their Pokémon are more important than a fashionable appearance. Everyone wants the 100 perfect IV – But how strong are 100% really?

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Xbox Series X vs PS5: Your interest in the Xbox is stronger than ever

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After the release of all important information about PS5 and Xbox Series X, we asked you again which console you will buy. Here are the results.

What was it about? The time has come: All cards of the next-gen consoles are now on the table. We know exactly when the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will be released and how much they will cost.

That’s why we asked you in a survey how your decision stands now. Which console will you buy, and has your opinion perhaps changed? And you answered us eagerly.

Here’s how you voted: The survey ended on September 21. A total of 2,279 MeinMMO readers participated. Each reader could cast exactly one vote. The distribution of votes is as follows:

  • PS5 (Disk Version): 39.14 %
  • Xbox Series X: 38.00 %
  • PS5 Digital Edition: 12.64 %
  • Both: 3.95 %
  • None: 3.82 %
  • Xbox Series S: 2.46 %

The disk version of the PS5 leads our survey with 39.14 %. Very close behind is the Xbox Series X with 38.00 %. Both consoles cost €499 and will be released in November.

In third place is the Digital Edition of the PS5. Although this version of the PS5 is €100 cheaper, only 12.64 % of you chose it. It seems that, despite the price difference, not many can warm up to Sony’s purely digital console.

3.95 % of you will buy both consoles. However, it was mentioned several times in the comments that they will come staggered. Many would like to wait for good offers for the second console. 3.82 % of you will not be getting either a PS5 or an Xbox Series X. Reasons for this included strong gaming PCs.

While you can officially pre-order the PS5 already, it is currently completely sold out, while the pre-orders for the Xbox Series will start on September 22 at 9 AM.

The mini version of the next Microsoft console impressed the least: Only 2.46 % of our readers will buy the Xbox Series S. With a smaller SSD and weaker specs than its generational siblings, the console couldn’t convince you even with the low price of €299.

This supports the statement of PS5 chief Jim Ryan, who sees no success in weaker consoles like the Series S. Because players want to use a console for many years and do not want to think about a new device again in 2 years.

The Xbox wins significantly more votes

Why is this interesting? If you look at the previous surveys here on MeinMMO, the Xbox Series X has reached the highest level of votes since its announcement. Just 24 % of those surveyed would have chosen the Microsoft console a year ago; in January 2020, it was still 29 %. That looks different now.

Despite leading, the PS5 has declined in the past month. Even when combining the numbers of the disc and digital versions, it dropped from 57 % to 51.78 %.

Here’s why the Xbox Series X has caught up: With the Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has further expanded its affordable game subscription. This has also led to MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski switching from PlayStation to Xbox after many years.

You share the same opinion: The offer seems to convince you. The integration of EA Play into Game Pass has made “Netflix for gamers” a stronger alternative.

I also believe that Game Pass makes a switch more attractive for undecided people. The offer is extensive, diverse genres are represented, and all Microsoft studio games are available at launch.

Mein-MMO reader Marco

And now, Microsoft has also acquired Bethesda, which was not known at the time of the survey.

Especially in the comments under the article and on Facebook, the Xbox Series X led.

Many of you have chosen the Microsoft console, even if not always directly at launch. You want to wait for the “growing pains” and initial offers and cool game bundles, hoping for the All-Access program (via GamePro), which includes Game Pass with the console purchase in some countries and even lowers the price of the hardware.

Even MeinMMO readers who will actually get both consoles have commented that the Xbox will actually be their “main console for blockbuster titles”:

The Xbox Series X as the main console and the PS5 for exclusive titles. On PC, I only play MMORPGs and Flight Simulator 2020.

MeinMMO reader Mihari

The XSX as the main platform, the PS5 DE for the exclusives (also finally the PS4 games without vacuum cleaner noises) […]

MeinMMO reader Atain
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Exclusive games are still a main reason for buying a PS5

Even though the Xbox has become stronger, the PS5 still leads in the MeinMMO survey. In the comments, you told us that it’s about the games that will be released exclusively for the Sony console.

Even players who will get both consoles mentioned exclusives as their reason for purchase, as seen in the comments above. For example, Exelworks writes:

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In the end, with PlayStation, it’s of course the great exclusive titles that are the main point for me.

A PC is not an option for me. There are only a few games that would entice me, where I would have to say, “yeah okay, you just need a PC for that,” and that does not interest me.

MeinMMO reader Exelworks

But the new PS Plus offer for the PS5 has also been mentioned as a reason. Sony offers a strong argument for buying a PlayStation 5 with the PlayStation Plus Collection:

Both. Sony has now also convinced me that in the PS Plus offer there are 16 games I missed. Not too wild, but having such a bunch is quite okay.

In addition, there’s the announcement of Demon’s Souls and the little Sackboy as well as Spider-Man, which I haven’t played either.

MeinMMO reader Namma

However, also the chaotic pre-ordering of the PS5 consoles has changed the mood. Many are still willing to buy a PlayStation 5, but for some, a lack of pre-order was a reason to consider the Xbox Series.

Together is the best?

Among the responses to the evaluation, another important reason was mentioned that influences the purchase decision: On which platform do friends play? However, in this argument, the PlayStation could have an advantage due to the larger player base.

Decisive, however, is often the community or the friends with whom you play. So, I would find it hard to give up a clan or a gamer friend circle for better graphics or other hardware advantages.

MeinMMO reader Beobachter

Well observed, Beobachter. This reader sees it similarly:

The most important reason is my friend circle. This will probably be true for many, whether Xbox or PlayStation.

MeinMMO reader huhu_2345

Huhu, if that’s not a nice closing remark.

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PS5 players are worried about Bethesda games after new news from Xbox

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Microsoft acquires Bethesda and now fans of Fallout, Wolfenstein, The Elder Scrolls, and others are asking: Will the next games in these series even be playable on PS5, or will The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 be exclusive to Xbox and Microsoft?

This is the shocking news: On Monday afternoon, Microsoft unexpectedly announced that they have acquired Bethesda. This is a big deal involving insider reports of several billion euros. Bethesda’s studios are now part of the “Xbox Team.”

For the gaming community, this is a massive step that is generating a lot of discussion on social media.

Currently, the next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are important topics. In this context, players looking to buy Sony’s PS5 are pondering.

They are wondering if these acquisitions will lead to exclusive offers and if their favorite games might not be available on Sony’s console.

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“This is a game-changer […]”

This is how players are reacting: On Reddit, several threads around this topic are currently heating up. In less than an hour and a half, one thread in the large Games subreddit already received over 2600 comments.

  • “Man, this is a huge game-changer. Imagine Fallout and Elder Scrolls as exclusive titles […],” writes Ace_OPB on Reddit
  • “Xbox has no games! Xbox: How about Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Doom, Wolfenstein, Dishonored, etc. as exclusive titles? What a wild story to wake up to […]” writes Emperor-Octavian on Reddit

Many users on Twitter are also asking about exclusive offers:

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Is the fear of exclusive Bethesda titles justified?

How likely is it that the PS5 won’t get Bethesda games? Microsoft has only provided one statement regarding exclusive titles after the acquisition of Bethesda: Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo will be released exclusively on PS5 first. That remains!

However, looking at the past of Xbox/Microsoft and the acquisition of studios, it seems unlikely that there will be a focus on a large strategy with exclusive titles.

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Just in summer 2020, Minecraft received a major Nether update that can be played on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices

In 2014, Microsoft acquired the Minecraft developers Mojang (via GameStar.de). Even today, you can still purchase Minecraft for PlayStation after this acquisition.

Mojang’s new Minecraft Dungeons – the Diablo-Minecraft – which was released in 2020, was also published for PlayStation.

Therefore, it is rather unlikely that a large number of Bethesda’s games will not be released on PS5 in the future. The same goes for current games.

This is what Xbox chief Phil Spencer says (Update at 7 PM, September 21): In an interview with Bloomberg, Microsoft confirmed that the plans for the time-exclusive PS5 games Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo will be honored. Future games will be released on Xbox, PC, and other consoles, but this will happen on a case-by-case basis.

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ESO Chief says: We expect to continue everywhere

Regarding the new Microsoft deal, Matt Firor, the Studio Director of ZeniMax Online Studios, stated that ESO will continue to be supported just as it has been. “[…] and we expect to grow and thrive on every platform currently supported.” So here, there will very clearly be no exclusivity change.

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What do Xbox players gain from the deal?

This is the advantage: In terms of Xbox Game Pass, the acquisition of Bethesda is good news for Xbox users. Because until now, all games from Xbox studios have been included in Game Pass.

And if this is maintained, then in the future, Bethesda games will likely also be included in this offering. Just in time for the release.

The Game Pass is increasingly becoming a “Netflix for gamers.”

For around €10 a month, you get a very wide range of games, including full-price titles or new releases like the recently released Flight Simulator. The Game Pass is receiving more and more positive feedback. It is the best value for money offer that players can avail themselves of, especially since soon games from EA will also be integrated.

Thus, Game Pass subscription users have an advantage over PlayStation players. Microsoft does not foresee a division of the community; in the past, they have always supported crossplay. It seems they want to convince players with good service instead.

Perhaps this is the actual argument with which Microsoft wants to challenge PlayStation 5 and Sony: They do not want to compete for player favor with exclusive titles, but by providing an unbeatable offer with the Game Pass.

You can also save quite a bit with the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate if you play it right.

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Liverpool professional explains how he became a better footballer through FIFA

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

Liverpool’s new signing Diogo Jota explains how FIFA 20 has helped him become a better footballer.

Many football professionals are also FIFA fans and enjoy spending time with the football simulation. Especially the Ultimate Team mode is popular, where the pro players usually have extremely strong teams, some even have particularly strong Pro Player cards of themselves.

This group also includes Diogo Jota.

Who is Diogo Jota? Diogo Jota is a 23-year-old football player who has just transferred from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Liverpool FC. He is an attacking midfielder who spends a lot of time playing FIFA besides football.

He even managed to dominate the FUT Champions Weekend League with 30-0 results and is in 61st place in the Top 100. This almost qualifies the football professional as a FIFA professional, as such results are by no means attainable for every casual player.

On Instagram (via Instagram) Jota shows his FIFA 20 team

“In FIFA, you understand tactics better,” says the football professional

This is what the pro says about FIFA: In an interview before his transfer to Liverpool, the Portuguese midfielder explains that he regularly plays Football Manager 2020 and FIFA 20, and these games help him develop a better understanding of the tactics in real football. He says: “In FIFA, you can understand the tactics better.”

He continues: “You play for fun, but you also try to work on different things. For example, if your opponent plays in a certain way in the first half, I try to counteract with an appropriate tactic in the second half.”

And that seems to be working well on both the real and the virtual pitch. It will be interesting to see how Diogo Jota copes with FIFA 21. Here is everything you need to know about the release.

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Do you want to win easier in Fortnite? Here’s how to only play against bots

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

With a trick in Fortnite, you can play against bots instead of real opponents and win easily. We will show you what you need to do.

What is this trick? Fortnite players have figured out how to manipulate matches so that you only play against bots. For this, you need a second account on a different platform than your main account.

If you primarily play on PC, create a second account for the mobile platform. You only need it to invite your main account into a lobby; you won’t actually play with it.

We will guide you step by step on what you need to do.

  • Create a new Fortnite account (you can do that here on Epicgames.com)
  • Log into your new account on a platform different from your main account. If your main account is on PC or PS4 / Xbox One, log in with the new account on mobile. This could be on Nintendo Switch or an Android smartphone – Fortnite is no longer available on Apple devices with the latest updates
  • Add your main account as a friend on the second account and invite it to a group
  • Create a squad lobby with the second account that is not meant to be filled
  • Start the match search
  • Once you are in a game, exit the match with the second account but stay in the game with your main account
  • Now you play against bots in Fortnite with your main account

This is important: You must exit the game with the second account early. Because there you should not earn experience points. As soon as you earn a few experience points with the second account, you will no longer only face bots as opponents.

Not sure if it worked? Here’s how to clearly recognize bots in Fortnite.

Why is this good?

Good for practice: If you haven’t played Fortnite: Battle Royale for a while or are just starting out, you can take your time to explore in bot games.

  • The bots are not as “smart” as real opponents can be
  • You can explore the map without strong resistance and get familiar with Fortnite
  • Because the bots’ reactions are relatively slow, you can easily practice the building mode in Fortnite

In short, you simply have less pressure in these matches and can focus calmly on your gameplay before you face real opponents in “normal” matches again.

Completing challenges: Additionally, you can easier complete the tasks that Fortnite gives you in bot lobbies. This way, you can more easily fill the Battle Pass of Season 4.

It is unclear how aware Epic Games is of this trick and how long this mechanic will still work.

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Pokémon GO: New event with Shiny Dodu and large Pokémon started

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the last Mega Event starts today, on September 22. It brings a new Shiny and bonuses related to large Pokémon. We give you the overview.

When does the Mega Event start? It kicks off at 8:00 AM local time. The event runs until September 28 at 10:00 PM local time. So, you have about a week to take advantage of the bonuses.

This is the 3rd Mega Event in September. Previously, the other events already brought Shiny Ledyba and Mega Pidgeot into the game. However, this will be the last event. No further events have been announced so far.

This is what’s in the last Mega Event of Pokémon GO

These are the bonuses: The focus of this event is Mega Gengar. If you complete a limited special research during the event, you can unlock Mega Gengar for the Halloween event.

Additional bonuses for this Mega Event include:

  • Mega Evolutions last for 12 hours during the event period – that’s three times longer than usual
  • The Item Knursp is twice as strong during the event
  • Large Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild – including Lapras, Snorlax, Alolan Exeggutor, Doduo, Pinsir, Woingenau, Mantax, Panzaeron, and Wiesenior
  • Shiny Doduo will appear for the first time as Shiny
  • There will be particularly large Pokémon in Raids
  • Quests will reward you with Mega Energy from Beedrill, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise
  • In snapshots, Pokémon of the same species will appear when you photograph Mega Evolutions

This is Shiny Doduo: You will easily recognize the new Shiny in the game. It is green and differs significantly from the normal version:

Shiny Doduo Pokemon GO

How good are the bonuses? Large Pokémon could be quite interesting. Monsters like Lapras and Snorlax normally appear very rarely in the game. So during the event, you might have more chances to encounter them.

The quests for Mega Energy also sound interesting. You could save a few Raid Passes and obtain your Mega Evolutions in other ways.

During the event, you can also encounter Articuno in legendary Raids. We show you in our guide how you can defeat Articuno already as a trio.

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Microsoft has just acquired Bethesda for 7.5 billion US dollars

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The software giant Microsoft acquires the game developer Bethesda and its parent company Zenimax. Affected are game brands like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Doom, and Dishonored. This has now been officially confirmed. Apparently, it is about the battle Xbox Series X vs. PS5. The purchase price is 7.5 billion US dollars.

This is the news: Jason Schreier announces on Twitter that Microsoft plans to take over Bethesda and Zenimax. This is a purchase that will shake the gaming industry.

It is about a sum of 7.5 billion US dollars – that is approximately 6.37 billion euros.

With this deal, Microsoft’s gaming brand, Xbox, would have ownership rights to some of the biggest game franchises in the world:

  • from the SF epic Fallout
  • from the fantasy world of The Elder Scrolls
  • of the legendary shooter Doom
  • from the “We shoot Nazis in the head” orgy Wolfenstein
  • and from the action-adventure series Dishonored
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How credible is this? Jason Schreier is regarded as a well-known and renowned gaming journalist who has access to major studios and makes headlines with his investigative reports.

He came to prominence when he published the confusing and chaotic development history of Destiny in 2015. Years later, Schreier revealed how badly the development of Anthem went.

He is also known to have good contacts with Bethesda. Schreier revealed that Fallout 76 would be an online game even before Bethesda disclosed further information.

When Schreier reports on something, the news has a high level of credibility.

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Doom would then likely be Xbox-exclusive.

Is it about exclusive titles for Xbox Series X vs. PS5?

What’s behind this: Recently, there have been increasing rumors that Microsoft plans to buy a major studio. Allegedly, Microsoft was interested in swallowing the Destiny studio Bungie. However, they denied the rumor.

It seems to be directly about the battle “PS5 vs. Xbox Series X”.

Xbox is frequently accused of offering too few exclusive titles compared to Sony. Especially after Halo Infinite was delayed, the Xbox Series X lacked strong launch titles.

The purchase of Bethesda could be a blow in this battle.

As Schreier adds, Microsoft would now offer two games, Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo, that were actually meant to be exclusive to the PS5 for a certain time. We will have to wait and see how the purchase of Bethesda affects these titles.

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This image welcomed Xbox’s new colleagues from Bethesda.

Microsoft confirms the deal

Update 15:17: This is official, as confirmed by Xbox.com (via news.xboc-com).

Phil Spencer warmly welcomes the teams behind The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein, DOOM, Dishonored, Quake, Starfield, and more to Team Xbox.

It is said that Bethesda is a “talented group of 2300 employees worldwide” and has always had a special relationship with Microsoft.

The “iconic game brands” from Bethesda will be added to the Xbox Game Pass for PC and console. And they are already looking forward to bringing more games to Xbox and PC, including Starfield.

The purchase price of 7.5 billion US dollars has now also been confirmed. The press can find it in the official press release published by Bethesda (via bethesda.net).

Now PS5 players fear exclusive Bethesda games for Microsoft after this news.

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For our editor Leya, the Xbox Game Pass is the deciding factor in Xbox Series X vs. PS5.

At the same time that they welcome Bethesda, Microsoft is promoting its “Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.” It has already convinced some to take a closer look at the Xbox in 2020:

I was a PlayStation fan for my whole life – but now I will switch to Xbox

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What about LoL-Mobile, which is supposed to be released in 2020?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In October 2019, Riot Games announced 6 new games. One of them was Wild Rift, a mobile and console version of League of Legends. However, since then little has been heard about it.

Update October 21: We have adjusted the release date. It is now known that Wild Rift will not appear until 2021 for Android and iOS. The beta will still start in Europe in 2020.

What do we know about LoL-Mobile? During the announcement of League of Legends: Wild Rift, it was stated that the new version would differ significantly from the PC version.

So there will be:

Otherwise, Wild Rift relies on the familiar features of LoL. The game will be free-to-play and will feature a shop where you can purchase cosmetic content and champions just like in the original. The Summoner’s Rift will also be present in the mobile and console versions.

When will Wild Rift be released? We now know that Wild Rift will not appear until 2021 for iOS and Android.

The console version, which is also said to be Wild Rift, may be released even later than the mobile version. As stated on the official website originally:

For mobile devices, we are coming for iOS and Android, you can now pre-register in the Google Play Store. For the console… more detailed information will be available during 2020.

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What’s new? In March, the developers released a small video about the champion design in Wild Rift. We have embedded the video for you.

Otherwise, it has been rather quiet on the official social media accounts.

However, on May 15th, there was finally a glimmer of life and some new information. This revolves around the first alpha tests and the system requirements for Wild Rift.

Alpha and Beta Tests – but we are not there

When will Wild Rift be tested? The developers announced via Twitter that very limited alpha tests will take place in June. The participating regions are Brazil and the Philippines.

In the meantime, there are also official beta tests with more participants. However, players from Europe are still not invited.

Wild Rift is not yet available: In the Google Play Store, there was also an error that briefly made the “Install” functionality visible. This activated access to an early access test that does not yet exist.

The developers emphasized in the post that Wild Rift is not yet available and cannot be downloaded anywhere. So if someone sends you a supposed download, it will not be an official version.

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System Requirements for LoL-Mobile for iOS and Android

What are the minimum requirements for LoL-Mobile? In another image on Twitter, Riot Games also announced the technical minimum requirements for Wild Rift.

For Android, you need at least:

  • 1.5 GB RAM
  • a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
  • an Adreno 306 GPU

They are also working to support 32-bit Android processors.

For iOS, you need:

  • an iPhone 6 or higher
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Some of the champions from Wild Rift.

In the PC version of LoL, the developers are currently focusing on balance. The bot lane is supposed to become stronger while the mid lane is weakened. This is intended to create more balanced and exciting matches.

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Who will win the LoL Worlds 2020 and become the new superstar? A 20-year-old

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In League of Legends this week the World Championship begins: the LoL Worlds 2020 will start in Shanghai. Which team has the best chance of becoming World Champion in 2020? And who will be the new star when the champions from 2018 and 2019 are absent? It looks like a Midlaner. He will probably come from Asia and be only 19 or 20 years old. Maybe it will also be a Dane with an evil twin.

When are the Worlds 2020?

The Worlds start on Friday, September 25. Then 10 teams will face each other to determine the best 4 among them. This is the Play-In Stage.

These 4 winning teams are expected to be the morning snack for the 12 teams that are already qualified for the main field. From October 3, 16 teams in the “Group Stage” will determine the 8 participants for the playoffs.

The playoffs run from October 15 to 31 with quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the grand final in the “Pudong Football Stadium,” which can hold over 33,000 people. The question remains how full the stadium will be during Corona.

Since the World Championship is taking place in China, the matches are scheduled late at night from a German perspective. The first games start at 11 PM German time. From the playoffs, they will start at 1 AM.

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He didn’t make it this year: Faker.

3 of the 4 best teams from 2019 are not participating

This is what makes the World Championship so special: It is a new era. In the Corona year 2020, almost all the champions and favorites from recent years have collapsed:

  • Faker and SKT1, the world champions from 2013, 2015, and 2016 did not make it to the World Championship. They stumbled at the very last hurdle against Gen G., whom they had already lost to in the 2017 final.
  • Invictus Gaming, world champions from 2018, failed to qualify.
  • The reigning world champions from 2019, FunPlus Phoenix, fell short in China. Last year, the duo of Doinb and Tian looked as if they were playing LoL from another planet. In 2020, the Chinese league LPL was already too tough for them.

Thus, 3 out of 4 semi-finalists from the LoL Worlds 2019 are not participating in the World Championship 2020. Only the Europeans from G2 Esports have lived up to their role as favorites and have qualified fairly confidently.

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Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Championship in LoL. He is not participating in 2020.

The only “from the champion guard” that made it to the Worlds in 2020 is Gen G. From the champion team of 2017, at least Ruler is still in the roster. But they are hardly considered to have major chances.

Team from Asia without international experience is considered a top favorite

Who will win the World Championship? The betting odds and experts are quite unanimous. The favorite at the LoL Worlds 2020 is Top Esports from China. This would be the third consecutive year that a Chinese team wins the World Championship, a team hardly anyone expected.

What makes Top Esports special is that they have never qualified for a World Championship before. Their players are considered huge talents. Special attention is drawn to

  • the Midlaner Knight (20), who is already being celebrated as the upcoming superstar of the Worlds
  • the Jungler Karsa (24), a Taiwanese player who a few years ago played for the exotic team Flash Wolves in the LMS, the LoL league with teams from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao

The two are considered the best “Jungle-Mid” duo in the world. However, Top Esports lacks international experience. But that didn’t stop the 2019 champions, Fun Plus Phoenix, from winning and blasting everything away in their path.

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This is Zhuo “knight” Ding – he could become legendary at the Worlds. Photo: Inven

Who are the co-favorites?

The second strongest team is the Koreans from DamWon Gaming. They have reinforced themselves from the remnants of “Griffin,” who collapsed after the scandal in Korea. There a coach choked a player.

The most important player here is also a Midlaner: Showmaker (20). He is considered a huge talent and is supposed to be “the second edition of Faker.” After DamWon Gaming lacked experience in 2019 and failed on the big stage, the team might now achieve breakthrough. In 2019 it was thought that it could be Showmaker’s World Championship – but DamWon Gaming was torn apart in the quarter-finals against G2 Esports: They want revenge now.

DamWon Gaming was already super talented in 2019, but apparently couldn’t handle the pressure of the Worlds.

The third strongest team in the betting odds is the second team from China, JD Gaming. Their Jungler, Kanavai (19), is considered an absolute top player and expert. But the most important position at the Worlds is traditionally the Midlane, here JD Gaming is slightly weaker positioned than Top Esports with Knight.

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G2 Esports is the hope from Europe.

In fourth place among the bookmakers is G2 Esports, the team from Europe. They had a strong World Championship last year and made it to the final. With the same team, they are competing again now. Here too, the focus is on the Mid-Lane: The Dane Caps (20) is supposed to deliver. With Top Laner Wunder, Bot Laner Perkz, and Jankos in the Jungle, G2 Esports offers the best talent outside of Asia.

Last year they had an incredible run but completely fell apart in the final when facing FunPlus Phoenix.

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Bjergsen is the most popular and well-known LoL player in the West. But he is hardly given any chances to accomplish something with TSM.

Little chance for Europe and the USA outside of G2 Esports

Where do the others stand? The top 4 have odds between 1:2.75 – Top Esports) and 1:8.5 (G2 Esports). After that, it goes down steeply.

  • Teams from the USA are given little chance to accomplish anything. Team Solo Mid and Team Liquid only rank 11th with 1:81.
  • Fnatic also stands out as an outsider with 1:31.

6 of the 7 top favorites for the LoL Worlds 2020 come from Asia.

Who will be the star of the tournament? There is a strong likelihood that a Midlaner will again be the center of attention in 2020 and how well he harmonizes with the Jungler.

In 2019, the Midlaner Doinb became the star of the tournament, but his Jungler, Tian, was the finals MVP. This year could be similar.

Favorites here are clearly Knight from Top Esports, Showmaker from JD Gaming, and Caps from G2 Esports. These 3 should definitely be watched closely.

The astonishing thing is that all 3 potential superstars of the tournament are only 19 or 20 years old. Here in Europe, we feel as if we have known Caps and his evil twin brother Craps forever. We will probably soon get to know Showmaker and Knight.

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These were the 2 stars of the Worlds 2019: Doinb (left) and Caps (right)

Caps is one of the most exciting players in LoL, especially because he has terrible matches where he plays really badly. Then fans say: It’s not Caps playing, but his incompetent twin brother, Craps.

This trend has emerged, which everyone at G2 Esports somehow enjoys. Most of all Caps himself. Hopefully, “Craps” will have something else planned for the Worlds 2020.

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CoD Cold War: Players celebrate cool jumping board at the pool – Causes insane kills

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In the Alpha of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, some players have encountered a cool Easter egg that leads to spectacular kills. We show you the trampoline.

What is it about? Last weekend, some players were able to get a glimpse of the new shooter in the Cold War Alpha. The first reactions were mixed, but especially one Easter egg excited the community.

There is a trampoline at a swimming pool that actually catapults the players high up. There are numerous clips showing amazing actions involving this trampoline.

Jumping kills excite the community

Where can you find the trampoline? For that, you need to go to the map “Miami”. In a backyard, there is a large pool that you can swim in. In front of it, there is a trampoline, and this board is the little Easter egg. If you jump off it, you go significantly higher than normal.

This is what you can do with it: Those who master the board can make cool kills with it. This is proven by CoD professional and three-time world champion Clayster. He shows a clip on Twitter where he effortlessly takes out two enemies from the trampoline:

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Why is the Easter egg so good: With the trampoline, you can not only make cool jumps, but it is also really good. You can keep an eye on almost all entrances around and even take out enemies on higher levels who are hiding there.

Additionally, opponents have difficulty hitting you. After all, you are always moving without making any effort. From certain positions, opponents can only see you when you are in the air. So you keep jumping into cover and can easily rack up kills.

Besides the cool Easter egg, there is also criticism of Cold War. Many players find the sniper rifles too OP. Developer Treyarch confirms that the weapons were intended to be that strong in the Alpha.

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RTX 3080: How big is the graphics card compared to PS5, Xbox Series X

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Many want to buy the RTX 3080, but how big is the graphics card actually? Some clever users have now compared the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 with the Xbox and PS5. Even the Founders Edition of the Nvidia RTX 3080 is a real monster.

The first tests of the RTX 3080 from Nvidia have shown that the new graphics card offers plenty of performance. It delivers about 30% more performance in 4K than the RTX 2080 Ti. It’s not surprising that many users want to buy the graphics card. Currently, some RTX 3080 models are already being sold at high prices on Ebay.

How big is the graphics card actually? A few users have now come up with the idea of comparing the RTX 3080 and the faster RTX 3090 with the last-gen and next-gen consoles.

Founders Edition? The RTX 3080 Founders Edition (FE) is the model that you receive directly from Nvidia. All other models are custom models.
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RTX 3080: How big is the graphics card actually?

RTX 3080/3090 vs NextGen: The comparison of the consoles with the new graphics cards from Nvidia clearly shows how big the new graphics accelerators are.

Xbox Series XXbox Series SPS5RTX 3080 FERTX 3090 FE
30.1 cm (height)27.5 cm (height)39 cm (height)28.5 cm (height)31.3 cm (height)

Especially in the numbers, you can see that the RTX 3080 is only slightly smaller than the Xbox Series X and PS5. The Xbox Series S can just surpass it. The RTX 3090 is another 3 cm longer, allowing it to surpass the Xbox Series X as well.

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The RTX 3080 FE compared to Xbox Series S (Middle) and Xbox Series X (Right). Image source: reddit.com

RTX 3080/3090 vs LastGen: For the size comparison with the old consoles, you have to lay the consoles horizontally.

PS4Xbox One XRTX 3080 FERTX 3090 FE
29.5 cm (width)27.4 cm (width)28.5 cm (height)31.3 cm (height)

The RTX 3080 Founders Edition is just a little under the PS4 and Xbox One X, while the RTX 3090 FE is notably longer than the last-gen consoles.

Nvidia provides important notes: At least two slots must be free, 28.5 cm length of space needed.
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The RTX 3080 is huge – Does it even fit in your case?

Fans, backplate and of course the graphics chip itself – all components require space. Depending on the manufacturer, the RTX 3080 is quite large. Even the Founders Edition is 28.5 cm long, and the custom models may require even more space.

The Zotac GeForce RTX 3080 alone has a length of 31.78 cm. Many other graphics cards usually range between 15 and 25 cm.

ITX, µATX or ATX, which case? In the end, your case decides which graphics card fits in. A large ATX case is not necessarily a guarantee that you can install a very large graphics card.

Here’s what you can do:

  • Measure the PCIe slot in the case by hand, then you have a better sense of how much space you have for a graphics card.
  • Make sure to measure the primary PCIe-x16 slot. You can identify it by the fact that it is closest to the CPU socket.
  • Check how much space you have available. This can vary depending on which components you have already installed. Processor, fans, or even a water cooling system also require space in the case.
  • Calculate a bit of extra space, so the fans of the graphics card are not blocked.
  • A look into the official manual of your case can also help.

Also keep this in mind: You should also keep in mind that the graphics card receives enough air after installation. If the case is too tight or too full, individual components can quickly overheat. Tips against an overheating PC are also available for you.

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New World looks so good on weak PCs – And so great on really good ones

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The MMO New World can be enjoyed even on lower-end PCs, as the graphics still look really good at low details. This is shown to you in a video of the game.

What can be seen in the video? A video shows you the differences you can expect. You see both the same scenes from the very interesting MMO. On the left with low (Low) settings and on the right with very high settings (Very High).

This way, it is easy to compare how the settings affect the graphics and detail level of the game.

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This shows how the graphics of New World differ in Low and Very High settings.

This looks really good

How are the differences? What immediately stands out is that the graphics do not seem to differ so drastically at first glance. The MMORPG Black Desert Online, on the other hand, seems almost like a different game when lowering the graphics from Ultra to Low. This is not the case with New World. The graphics were already praised by players during the alpha.

Of course, some differences are noticeable, but they are not really significant.

  • Visibility is higher at “Very High”. You can see more objects, details, and more lights in the distance.
  • The textures are more detailed. There is more structure visible on surfaces like cobblestones on the ground.
  • The shadows are more detailed and have a more intense effect, for example on plants.
  • The lighting appears a bit more cohesive and atmospheric.

What is the advantage of low settings? As the videos show, New World runs smoother when you lower the graphics settings. Depending on the situation, this can make a difference of between 10 and 30 FPS.

Since the graphics do not look extremely worse when you dial down the details a bit, this is a good way to squeeze a bit more performance out of the MMO. If it stutters for you, just try lower settings.

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This video presents the graphic settings of New World.

Are the differences noticeable? Those who look closely will notice that the textures are less detailed and that there are more details visible in the distance. Whether this bothers you is something everyone has to decide for themselves. However, the videos show that New World still looks good even with low graphics settings.

What do you think of the graphical differences between low and very high settings? Does New World still look good to you on “Low”?

Do you want to know more about the release, beta, and pre-orders of Amazon’s MMO New World? We have gathered all the important information for you in one article.

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Among Us breaks player record on Steam – “Destroys more friendships than UNO”

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

On Steam and Twitch, the indie game Among Us is really taking off. In player reviews, it seems some friendships may be at stake. How is the game rated otherwise?

What is the new record? Among Us is celebrating a new milestone for the most concurrent players. Last Sunday, September 20, a peak of 388,385 people were playing Among Us simultaneously on Steam. That’s over 300,000 more players than at the beginning of the month and currently the highest peak for the game – a record.

Here’s how the player count looked in September on Steam:

  • On September 1, a maximum of 67,013 people were playing Among Us simultaneously
  • On September 8, a maximum of 180,400 people were playing Among Us simultaneously
  • On September 15, a maximum of 292,823 people were playing Among Us simultaneously
Among Us Steam Charts
This is how Among Us performed in the last six months – Source: Steamcharts.com

With this peak record, Among Us even surpassed the Battle Royale PUBG on Sunday, which had a maximum of 365,984 players simultaneously on September 20.

Currently, Among Us is performing well in the top 10 on Steam compared to others. Giants like CS:GO and DOTA 2 are still leading the way.

Among Us player count comparison
The current (September 21, 11:20 AM) top 10 games on Steam – Source: Steamcharts.com

Simultaneously, the game, which originally launched in 2018, is also a hit on the livestreaming platform Twitch.TV.

What makes Among Us so good? A look at the reviews on Steam

What is Among Us about? This multiplayer game comes from the developer Innersloth and revolves mainly around (a)social gameplay. A group of up to 10 players is supposed to prepare a spaceship for launch. Among the players are hidden impostors who are supposed to sabotage the honest work of the true astronauts.

While the astronauts try to repair the ship, the impostors try to kill the astronauts. If a body is found, the players vote on who is responsible for the death. Whoever receives the most votes is thrown into the lava or shot into space.

So it’s about convincing the group of your innocence. Either because you are genuinely innocent, or because as an impostor you want to appear innocent to secretly eliminate more astronauts.

  • The astronauts win if enough repairs are made
  • The impostors win as soon as all astronauts are dead
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Here you can see how a round of Among Us plays out

This is the crux: Here, social gameplay is at the forefront. If you play together with your friends, you need to explain to them why you are innocent. This can easily lead to heated discussions and the tone can quickly become harsh.

What lies behind the indie hit Among Us.

“I laughed and cried …”

This is what the reviews say: On the Steam page for Among Us, there are a total of 92,948 reviews (as of September 21). Of these ratings, 94% are positive, resulting in a Steam rating of “Very Positive”.

Here are some of the reviews:

  • “Best game – 10/10
    • Pro: It’s fun
    • Con: You will have trust issues afterward”
  • “This game is amazing. I laughed and cried because it gives me so much joy […]”
  • “Among Us is a really great game based on the TTT concept. If you grab a few friends, you will have a lot of fun and experience heated discussions. A must for the price!”
  • “If you play with the right people, the game is great. For 4 euros, there is endless laughter and rage for you and your friends”
  • “Every time I play this, I end up arguing with my friends. I would recommend it – 10/10”
  • “Destroys more friendships than UNO”

Especially card games like UNO are catalysts for heated discussions among friends who play together, due to mechanics like “You must skip now” or “Reverse” cards. Apparently, Among Us hits the same note.

Playing together with friends is especially praised. However, players also report problems in public lobbies.

A lot of communication happens only through chat, which diminishes the gaming experience. Using Discord and microphones provides a better experience.

Do you play Among Us with your friends? How do you like the game?

Are you looking for more games that you can play together with your friends? 6 free online co-op games we recommend in 2020.

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CoD Cold War: Players complain about OP weapons – Developer says it should be like this

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

The first public test phase of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is over, and many testers have noticed the extremely powerful sniper rifles. A developer reassures: They were specifically made this strong for the alpha.

What was going on? Over the weekend of September 18 to 20, an open test phase was held for all CoD players with a PlayStation 4 and PS Plus. Many took the opportunity to get an initial impression of the new Call of Duty: Cold War, which celebrates its release on November 13.

However, many testers agree: There is still a lot of balancing to be done before the game can be released to the broader audience. Particularly, the sniper rifles felt completely OP to some – and the soldiers were probably right about that. A developer spoke up and said: It was intended.

Snipers in the CoD Cold War Alpha heavily – developer reassures

What does the developer say about that? The “Lead Game Designer” Toni Flame from the leading development studio Treyarch commented on the topic on Twitter:

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Flame says: “OK, let’s talk about sniping in Cold War. Crossplay is coming, but we knew it wouldn’t be available in the alpha. We buffed the snipers to specifically assess their performance in the alpha. There will be balance changes for the sniper rifles before the upcoming beta based on our analysis data from this weekend.”

What does that mean? It clearly indicates that the sniper rifles were deliberately strengthened for the alpha tests to gather data that would assist in balancing.

He justifies this with the significant crossplay component of the title. This could also be related to the fact that many players on PlayStation are using controllers, providing the CoD developers with a data foundation that allows for better comparisons. Once many PC players are mingling on the servers, the proportion of soldiers using mouse & keyboard also rises. It is quite possible that they wanted to hit two birds with one stone:

  1. The sniper experiment with many controller players
  2. Offering an exclusive test phase to their close partner Sony

Whether the sniper rifles become noticeably weaker with the beta remains to be seen. Here you can find all the information about the beta test phase, in which you can also participate if you are on Xbox or PC. Another criticism from players of the alpha is the matchmaking.

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15 weapons were already available in the alpha – CDL pro Scump has already found the best one for himself.

Most reactions call for a nerf

What are the players saying about the sniper rifles? Looking at the feedback on reddit or under Flame’s tweet, there are mixed opinions, leaning towards – “Nerf the snipers to pieces!” Some players would like a “flinch” (a camera jerk when hit while aiming) for the rifles, while others feel the ADS speed (aim down sights time) is too high.

The topic of aim assist is also controversial. While some claim there is no aim assist for snipers, others argue that the sniper aim assist still strengthens the rifles. Here are a few reactions from the community:

  • TheMegaWhopper on reddit: “The biggest problem with snipers is, in my opinion, how quickly you can aim down sights. It makes quick-scoping f***g ridiculous.”
  • GooBoi1 on reddit: “Lightning-fast zoom speed and demonic aim assist for snipers? Yeah, these things are broken. At least I haven’t been taken out by a shot to the toe yet… not yet…”
  • name___taken___ on reddit: “You definitely haven’t used a sniper. There is no aim assist, which seems to be the new thing in Treyarch games. It’s the same every year. Those who invest the time to get good with snipers will dominate the lobbies.”
  • @qtSera on Twitter: “Please, don’t nerf the snipers. They mostly need a buff for their damage range and everything. Listen to the people who have been sniping for a decade and not to players who get angry when they get quick-scoped.”

The larger part agrees with the developer and sees a nerf positively. Others seem rather disappointed after the announcement and hope that the adjustments will not be too severe or that everything stays as it is. You will see the result in the beta phase. If you want to learn more about the innovations and changes in the multiplayer of the next CoD, check out our special with 6 important differences between CoD MW & Cold War in multiplayer.

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Pokémon GO: How to defeat Articuno in groups of three – Just at level 30

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 4 minutes

Pokémon GO has just Arctos in the legendary raids. You can already defeat the monster with just two players and only need to be at level 30. We will show you the best counters.

How long will Arctos stay? You won’t be able to battle the legendary Pokémon for much longer. Arctos will disappear on September 25th. However, you can still challenge it during a raid hour. This can also be done via remote raid.

If you don’t have many players, you can already defeat Arctos with just two players – as long as you have the right counters with you.

How to defeat Arctos with two players

Use these counters: Arctos has several weaknesses. The types Rock, Electric, Fire, and Steel are effective. However, Arctos has a double weakness only against the Rock type.

If you want to succeed with two players, you should only fight with Rock Pokémon, as they are significantly stronger against Arctos. You cannot defeat Arctos in a duo with the other types.

Pokémon GO Arctos Raid Title

Use these aids: On one hand, you should always benefit from the friendship bonus. The higher your level is with your friends, the more bonus damage you can deal.

On the other hand, you also benefit from weather bonuses. Especially when it is partly cloudy, one of the most common weather conditions in Pokémon GO, you can deal a lot of damage with Rock Pokémon.

For our calculations, we included both bonuses. A certain friendship level is always required. We have always noted the weather bonus behind the Pokémon when it is necessary.

Defeating Arctos at level 30 – Here’s how

Meet these requirements: At level 30, the duo fight is quite tricky. Only a few monsters can manage without weather enhancement. However, if it is partly cloudy, the fight should go well – provided you are best friends with each other.

Rameidon
Rameidon is the best Pokémon against Arctos.

Use these Pokémon: Without weather enhancement, only 3 monsters can be used for the duo at level 30. With the right weather, a few more Pokémon can be added:

  • Rameidon with Catapult and Rock Slide
  • Rihornior with Catapult and Rock Throw
  • Terrakium with Catapult and Rock Slide
  • Despotar with Catapult and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)
  • Brockoloss with Catapult and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)
  • Amoroso with Stone Throw and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)
  • Alola-Geowaz with Stone Throw and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)

Defeating Arctos at level 35 – Here’s how

Meet these requirements: Compared to level 30, not much changes here. Without weather bonus, it is quite manageable at level 35 if you use the best counters. With weather enhancement and a high friendship level, the duo should have no problem.

Pokémon GO Aerodactyl Title
Aerodactyl is a good counter.

Use these Pokémon: Only one Pokémon is added without weather bonus. Additionally, several Rock Pokémon from the second row can be used if they benefit from weather enhancement:

  • Despotar with Catapult and Rock Slide
  • Stolloss with Catapult and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)
  • Aerodactyl with Stone Throw and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)
  • Geowaz with Stone Throw and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)

Defeating Arctos at level 40 – Here’s how

Meet these requirements: At the maximum level, the duo is fairly easy. With the top counters, the weather and friendship level are not that important anymore. However, if you want more options, you should not neglect these things.

Pokémon GO Sunflower Lunatone
Even Lunatone and Sunflower are strong against Arctos.

Use these Pokémon: Without weather enhancement, another Pokémon can be considered for the duo. With the right weather, you can even use Pokémon that are not Rock types but use Rock moves:

  • Brockoloss with Catapult and Rock Slide
  • Flampivian with Fire Fang and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)
  • Stalobor with Metal Claw and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)
  • Demeteros with Stone Throw and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)
  • Lunatone with Stone Throw and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)
  • Sunflower with Stone Throw and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)
  • Castellith with Catapult and Rock Slide (only when partly cloudy)

How hard is the battle? A duo is not that difficult. You could even manage it at level 25, but you need the right weather for that. Anyone at level 40 should have no problem with the duo – provided they take the Pokémon we suggested.

Alternatively, you can also use Crypto or Mega Pokémon that are effective. Mega Charizard is a good choice here, for example. We intentionally did not mention it here, as Mega Evolution only lasts 4 hours and is therefore quite different from the other monsters.

Arctos is not the only legendary Pokémon that awaits you in September. Overall, there were 4 legendaries to battle this month.

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