Samira, the new champion in League of Legends, has been in the spotlight for a while. Now it is also known when her release will be.
Update September 22: The champion Samira is finally live, after originally being scheduled to appear a week ago. Riot Games released a Champion Spotlight with all the information about her abilities.
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When will Samira be released? The new LoL champion Samira will come into the game with Patch 10.19. The developers announced this in a blog post.
The patch is currently scheduled for Wednesday, September 16. This is only two short weeks away – good news for everyone who is looking forward to Samira. And there are many, after initial leaks pointed to her, she then also accidentally appeared in the game data and later the champion trailer was released online.
What can Samira do?
This is Samira: After Yone, Yasuo’s brother, was introduced in early August, Samira is already coming just a few weeks later. The “Desert Rose” can rely on an arsenal of melee and ranged abilities. She can attack distant enemies with her pistols and strike in close combat with her sword. The blade also deals additional magic damage.
A special feature of Samira is the combo system of her passive ability “Daredevil Impulse”. If she hits another champion with different attacks in succession, she builds style points. These are divided into six tiers from “E” to “S” and grant her increased movement speed with rising style rank.
And once she reaches that tier “S”, she can use her ultimate ability “Inferno Trigger”.
There she fires a massive volley of shots from her weapons, which can deal physical damage, critical hits, and lifesteal. Fans reacted very positively to the revelation of Samira and compared her to Dante from Devil May Cry.
PsyOps-Ezreal – Prestige Edition – One of the new skins in the PsyOps event.
Genshin Impact, the co-op RPG, is launching soon on PC, PS4, and mobile devices. We explain everything you need to know about the release.
What is Genshin Impact? This free-to-play action RPG allows you to embark on adventures with up to 3 friends in a colorful anime fantasy world. In addition to a storyline, the focus is on upgrading your hero and collecting loot. You can choose from 20 characters with different abilities, all of whom you level up.
What bonuses are available for preregistration? There are some items you will receive. Additionally, a pre-registration event will take place.
You will receive the Acquaint Fate item, which allows you to get new characters and weapons.
During the event, you can choose some items you would like – including wings for your hero.
In which languages will the RPG launch? You can play Genshin Impact at launch in German, English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese.
In Genshin Impact, you will experience the adventures cooperatively with friends.
This is how you play cooperatively: Initially, you are playing alone in Genshin Impact. Once you reach level 16, you can connect with other players. Then you can hunt bosses and explore the world together as a party of four.
What about microtransactions? Genshin Impact is a free-to-play game. This means you can download it for free and play without paying. In the in-game shop, you can buy cosmetic items to customize your heroes.
There are also loot boxes through which you can get new characters and items.
Is there crossplay? Your progress is shared between PC and mobile platforms. However, for PS4, you will need to create a new, standalone account. Nevertheless, it is possible for PC and mobile players to play with PS4 owners.
Are you looking forward to Genshin Impact? What are your expectations for the co-op RPG? If you want to check out other online role-playing games, take a look at the MeinMMO list of the 15 best MMOs and MMORPGs.
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This time it revolves around big Pokémon, Shiny Dodu, and Mega Gengar. By now, all details regarding quests and spawns are known, so we can present you the 3 major highlights of the event.
All details about the last Mega Event
These are the new quests: According to reports on TheSilphRoad, there are 3 new field research tasks in the event:
Mega Venusaur* Mega Charizard X* Mega Charizard Y* Mega Blastoise* Mega Pidgeot*
Level 5 Raid (black egg)
Articuno
What spawns are there? The list of spawns is long and there are quite a few exciting monsters appearing this time. Especially interesting should be Lapras, Snorlax, Dodu, Woingenau, and Alolan Exeggutor. They usually do not appear very often, and apart from Snorlax, they can all be Shiny.
These 3 things are particularly worthwhile
The event field research: There are only 3 new field researches and all 3 tasks are worthwhile. Especially the quest around Shiny Dodu is strong, because everyone wants the new Shiny, and the quest is perfectly suited for that.
The two tasks for the Mega Energy are also quite good. If you diligently pursue these tasks, you can repeatedly perform Mega Evolutions and increase your medal for these evolutions.
The rare spawns: Anyone who spends a little time at the event will surely encounter some rare Pokémon. Lapras and Snorlax are no rarity and are always cool to catch.
But other spawns are also not common. Dodu is rarely found outside of nests and events. Pokémon like Hariyama, Hitmonchan, or Hitmonlee also appear.
Snorlax is one of the event Pokémon
The extended Mega Evolutions: Until now, Mega Evolutions lasted only 4 hours. This was too little for many trainers given the effort involved.
Now Mega Evolutions last for a full 12 hours during the event period. So you have an active Mega Evolution for almost the entire day.
This is definitely worthwhile for raids. Mega Charizard is for example a strong counter against Articuno. If you want to do some Articuno raids throughout the day, then the Mega Evolution of Charizard could be a good idea.
What you should definitely check out is the new limited research. It unlocks Mega Gengar and should therefore not be neglected. If you complete it alongside the other tasks in Pokémon GO, you should have no problems finishing the task.
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Yesterday, Microsoft acquired gaming giant Bethesda. This raises concerns among players wanting to buy a PS5: Will future games such as The Elder Scrolls 6, Starfield, or a possible Fallout 5 be available for their console, or will they remain exclusive to PC and Xbox Series X? The head of Xbox has now commented on this and sows further doubts.
Bethesda has also announced 2 games as “timed exclusive PS5 titles”: Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo. The question remains whether these titles will remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5 or if this deal will now be rescinded.
Ghostwire: Tokyo is an action-adventure game that is set to be released exclusively on PS5 in 2021.
We will decide on a case-by-case basis
This is what the Xbox head says: In an interview with Bloomberg, Phil Spencer states that he will honor existing agreements. The two Bethesda titles will therefore initially be exclusive to PS5 – as promised.
“The assurances we have already made and that people are aware of, we will continue to uphold.
The thing is: This is really a big investment in the Xbox community.
The Xbox community knows the great games from ZeniMax and all their studios – we now have 23 studios within Xbox. These games will come to the Xbox community, they will be available in the Game Pass, and people will have a fantastic collection of games they can play on Xbox.”
Phil Spencer
Spencer is not planning to reassure PS5 buyers
This is what’s behind it: Spencer is taking a dual approach:
However, he leaves the issue of exclusive titles open. This sows doubts as to whether titles like The Elder Scrolls 6 or Starfield will be playable on PlayStation 5. He speaks little about this aspect but lets the “danger” linger in the air and does not plan to capture it.
This is surely a tactic to further influence many players’ purchasing decisions between PS5 and Xbox Series X in the coming weeks.
Spencer stands to gain nothing by saying: “Yes, Starfield will obviously also be available for PS5.” With his answer, he keeps all options open.
At the moment, many buyers are deciding whether to get the PS5 or the Xbox Series X in the coming weeks. In the last console generation, the majority of players opted for a PlayStation 4.
This generation appears to have a more open race, as can be seen from a recent survey by MeinMMO:
Today, on September 22, the pre-order for the Xbox Series X and Series S began. It started off a bit chaotic, but has now settled down. Some shops still have or have again consoles available.
What happened? Shortly after the pre-order started at 9:00 AM, several shops crashed under the initial rush. For about 30 minutes, many links were offline. On reddit, users reported that they had to fight through several error messages and crashes, but in the end still managed to get a console.
After 9:40 AM, the situation relaxed a bit. Many shops then indicated that they were already sold out, including Saturn, MediaMarkt, and Amazon. A shortage of the console had already been anticipated. According to VentureBeat, there were reportedly only 7 to 14 consoles available in many GameStop locations.
Which shops still have consoles? Currently, the Series S is still being offered. Most shops, including Microsoft itself, no longer have Series X available:
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Today, the pre-order for the two consoles from Microsoft started.
How strong is the interest in the console? Currently, it is difficult to say whether Microsoft has planned better, and that is why there are still consoles in shops, or if the interest is lower than that in the PS5.
In Pokémon GO a new limited research was launched today, on September 22. Under the name “Mega Buddy Challenge” you will find it in the Today overview. We will show you all tasks and rewards.
The new limited research is available to every trainer. You can simply participate and don’t have to pay anything. You will be rewarded with Mega Energy, berries, Poké Balls, Stardust, and experience points. Encounters with Pokémon are also included.
We will show you all tasks and the rewards you will receive in the limited research “Mega Buddy Challenge”.
The research is available from September 22 until September 28 at 10:00 PM local time
Complete this research if you want Mega Gengar
Limited Special Research “Mega Buddy Challenge”
As you know from past limited researches, this one is also divided into 4 steps with three tasks each. If you complete the 3 tasks of a step, you will receive rewards for each task and overall stage rewards for completion.
Step 1/4
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Pokémon
3 Razz Berries
Make 5 Great Throws
3 Poké Balls
Feed your buddy 3 snacks
Encounter with Houndoom
Stage Reward: 35 Mega Energy for Beedrill, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 experience points.
Step 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon
3 Nanab Berries
Use 5 berries while catching Pokémon
5 Poké Balls
Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
Encounter with Spheal
Stage Reward: 40 Mega Energy for Beedrill, 1,000 Stardust, and 2,000 experience points.
Stage Reward: 2,500 Stardust, 5,000 experience points, and an encounter with Snorlax.
What about Mega Gengar?
Niantic says: In the event announcement, the developers explained: “Complete the limited research during this event to have a chance to unlock exclusive limited research during this year’s Halloween event. This will bring Mega Gengar to Pokémon GO for the first time.” (via pokemongo.nianticlabs.com)
What does that mean? Niantic’s wording is quite vague and allows for speculation. It is currently assumed that it is a task along the lines of “If enough players complete the research, the Mega Gengar research will be available for Halloween.” Therefore, as many trainers as possible should complete this research.
How do you like the new research in Pokémon GO? Do you think it’s a good idea that there were no Mega Raids as a task?
Attention BlizzCon fans! The replacement date for BlizzCon 2020 is set, albeit for next year.
In 2020, there will be no annual BlizzCon for the first time in a long while. This is due to the ongoing Corona situation, which makes large events nearly impossible worldwide. A few months ago, Blizzard announced that it would host a backup event that would take place digitally. Now, there are finally initial details and a date for the “BlizzConline” in February 2021.
When does the event take place? The BlizzConline will be held on February 19 and 20, 2021, so quite early in the new year. The event will be purely digital, similar to events like the previous gamescom or other purely streaming-based fairs.
What can we expect to see? So far, very little is known about the content of the fair. Blizzard has announced the date, but that was mainly so the community can prepare contributions and submissions.
No BlizzCon – but a replacement date!
Traditionally, the BlizzCon consists of a large community component, such as a film competition, a cosplay event, or a talent competition. All these things usually take place at BlizzCon but tend to go a bit “under the radar” for many players who are only interested in new announcements and information from their favorite games.
Which big surprises await at BlizzConline 2021 is not yet known. However, it is currently expected that information about the following games will be announced:
However, nothing has been confirmed yet. Detailed information about the schedule usually appears only a few days before the actual event. So, one will have to wait until February 2021.
Diablo Immortal should be nearing completion – perhaps the BlizzConline will provide new information.
What does BlizzConline cost? Prices for virtual tickets to BlizzConline have not yet been announced. If we look at the “real” BlizzCons, the price is likely to be around €30 again. But that is also not confirmed. However, perhaps there will be as cool rewards as at BlizzCon 2019…
Are you excited for such a purely digital BlizzCon(line)? Or would you somehow miss the feeling of being at the event?
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What happened? EA Sports announced via Twitter that they will not be releasing a demo for FIFA 21 this year. The developer wants to focus on developing the full version:
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We will not be releasing a demo for FIFA 21. Instead, our development team is focused on delivering the best possible gaming experience on Current & Next Gen consoles. We look forward to the launch for EA PLAY members in 10 days & to the release on October 9.
Why is this a big deal? The demos for FIFA games have been a longstanding tradition. Almost every year a demo version has been released before the launch of a new FIFA installment.
In this demo, players could conduct offline matches with a handful of clubs and try out the new features. This year, players were also looking forward to the demo:
When is FIFA 21 coming out? The official release of FIFA 21 is on October 9. However, players who get a special edition can start as early as October 6.
With EA Play you are among the first: If you are a member of EA Play, you can play FIFA 21 earlier, starting on October 1. This gives EA Play members a whole 8 days before the release to get a head start and build their Ultimate Team.
However, the playtime is limited to 10 hours. All progress will be transferred to the full version. EA Play is available on PS4, Xbox One, Origin, and Steam.
And those who have the premium service EA Play Pro can even access FIFA 21 from October 1 without the 10-hour limitation. However, EA Play Pro is currently only available through Origin and thus not an option for console players. Many players reacted skeptically to the absence of a FIFA 21 demo.
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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:
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.
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.
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
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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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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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.
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!
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…
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.
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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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.
3 new exotics: a new SMG, a new chest piece, a new backpack
a new brand (Gear Brand)
2 new weapons (also in named versions)
the new skill variant Shrapnel Trap (available through Season 3)
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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”
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.
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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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:
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.
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.
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 5and 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.
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.
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) […]
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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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 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.
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.
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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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.
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.”
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.
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.
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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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:
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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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
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 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.
Doom would then likely be Xbox-exclusive.
Is it about exclusive titles for Xbox Series X vs. PS5?
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.
Some fun facts: – This is 3x what Microsoft paid for Minecraft/Mojang – Bethesda and Obsidian are now sister studios. Fallout New Vegas 2 is now actually a possibility – Microsoft is now releasing two timed PS5 exclusives lol
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.
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).
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:
