Mages are driving players of Hearthstone crazy. The culprit is a nasty combo that allows them to play the match almost alone.
Hearthstone has a long tradition of decks that slowly but surely drive opponents mad. This hasn’t changed with the extension “Scholomance Academy”. The newest deck of this type brings back an old archetype of mages. A Frost Mage that constantly controls its opponents and makes attacks impossible.
What kind of deck is this? It is about the so-called “Turtle Mage”. This deck is capable of raising mages back to a state they had when Hearthstone was launched. The mage player can constantly flood the board with Frost effects. This, in turn, ensures that the opponent’s minions can never attack and are doomed to simply endure the whole game.
How does the deck work? The deck fundamentally relies on the combination of two cards.
Tortollan Pilgrim
Potion of Illusion
Sphere of Insight
The gameplay is based on not drawing a copy of Potion of Illusion. The Sphere of Insight repeatedly shuffles the card deeper into the deck, should one draw it. Instead, starting from turn 8, the Tortollan Pilgrim is played. This can cast the copy of a spell from the deck without using up the spell.
The Tortollan Pilgrim now casts the Potion of Illusion. This ensures that the mage player receives another Tortollan in hand that only costs 1 Mana. The mage can repeat this almost infinitely. Each time, he gets multiple copies of the Tortollan and can cast several spells for 1 Mana.
However, not only Potions of Illusion are used, but also annoying Frost effects like Blizzard or Frostnova. This ensures that the opponent’s minions simply can’t do anything turn after turn. The interaction of the opposing player is completely lost. This also means that many players now immediately concede when they see a mage with this playstyle – because saving time is generally a good idea.
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This playstyle of permanent freezing is not desired by Blizzard. Years ago, there was even a major nerf to mages that weakened all Frost effects a bit to make this type of deck harder to play. Thanks to the Potion of Illusion and the Tortollan Pilgrim, this playstyle is now possible again.
How does the mage kill then? The round is usually finished by cheap copies of minions that deal direct damage upon playing. These are cards like the Sunstrider Mage or the Nightblade. Since they are also copied through the Potion of Illusion, the mage can deal extremely cheap damage to the opposing hero until he is defeated.
The deck does not always win, by the way. If the mage is unlucky with drawing cards and has the Potion of Illusion too early in hand, then the combo does not work because the Tortollan Pilgrim cannot access it. In that case, the mage struggles to win the round – but it is certainly possible.
It seems only a matter of time until the developers of Hearthstone bring some nerfs to take the power out of this deck. Because even if the deck is not necessarily a guarantee for victory, the playstyle is simply exhausting and boring for the opponent. Interaction is completely lost. Luckily, there are currently also interesting story contents with Jaina …
Do you wish for a nerf for this type of deck? Or is it good that such decks exist?
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Today, you can buy the GeForce RTX 3080. However, first retailers are stating that the demand for Nvidia’s new graphics card is very high. Therefore, you should be quick. We summarize all important information for you.
When does the sale start? The official sale of the GeForce RTX 3080 starts on September 17 at 3:00 PM German time.
From that point on, you can either buy the graphics card directly from Nvidia or order it from an online shop. However, you should hurry if you are interested in Nvidia’s new graphics card.
Why should you be quick? The level of demand for new hardware is also shown by the launch of the PS5. There was complete chaos because the sale started too early.
According to TweakTown, there will be significantly fewer graphics cards available at the launch of Nvidia’s 3000 series than usual. The reason is likely due to the 8nm manufacturing process running at Samsung. And these issues could last until spring 2021.
Now, a first seller is also warning about the high demand for the GeForce RTX 3080. The American seller Newegg tweeted that there is a high demand for the RTX 3080. They write:
“They [the graphics cards] are in high demand, so be ready to buy them, as they will quickly disappear from our digital shelves.”
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Can the RTX 3080 be pre-ordered? No, pre-ordering is not intended. Although there are now provisional product pages in some shops, you cannot pre-order. You will have to wait until 3:00 PM.
If you are looking for reasons why you should buy the RTX 3080: Our author Patrick Freese will tell you why he will buy an RTX 3080.
Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 Overview:
RTX 3080
Interface
PCIe 4.0
Base Clock
1,449 MHz
Boost Clock
1,710 MHz
Memory Size
10 GB GDDR6X
Memory Speed
19 GB/s
Bandwidth
760 GB/s
TDP (Power Consumption)
320 Watts
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RTX 3080 Price – this is what the graphics card will cost
What is the price of the RTX 3080? According to Nvidia, the suggested retail price of the RTX 3080 is 699 dollars / 699 euros.
Custom models, meaning models that have been further adjusted by the manufacturers, usually cost a bit more than the standard model. Generally, you should expect to pay 50 to 100 euros more.
What alternatives are there? If you do not want to rush into the launch of the GeForce RTX 3080 or if you have more patience than other gamers, then you could wait for the release of AMD’s Radeon RX 6000 series.
According to various sources, it should be available from the end of October. Whether AMD might face similar delivery issues, we cannot say at this point.
Meanwhile, we also know the price and release date of the Xbox Series X, but there are people who still want to buy an RTX 3080.
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Also, the other features of the PS5 as well as the dimensions of the console are now known. In the PlayStation Blog, Sony revealed what dimensions you can expect:
PS5 with disc drive: Approx. 390 mm x 104 mm x 260 mm
PS5 Digital Edition: Approx. 390 mm x 92 mm x 260 mm
Thus, the Digital Edition is nearly the same as the disc PS5 but is slightly slimmer due to the lack of a disc slot. The stand is not included in the dimensions for both consoles. So, if you plan to place the console upright, you need to account for a few more millimeters.
The PS5 with disc drive weighs 4.5 kilograms, while the Digital Edition is slightly lighter at 3.9 kg. But how do the consoles compare to the competition?
The PS5 is taller than the Xbox Series X when standing
This is what the comparison looks like: The PS5 is the largest next-gen console you can get in terms of its dimensions.
The Xbox Series X has dimensions of 301 mm x 151 mm x 151 mm
The Xbox Series comes with 275 mm x 151 mm x 63.5 mm
The site “Kotaku” has created a scaled graphic showing the consoles in direct comparison.
PS5 models compared to Xbox Series X/S Source: Kotaku
While the Xbox Series X is wider due to its block form, the PS5 is significantly taller when the consoles are used standing up. When lying down, the PS5 is wider than the Xbox Series X but is then slimmer in height. The small Xbox Series S is overall significantly more space-saving than the other next-gen consoles.
In terms of weight, the PS5 also has the highest values. The Xbox Series X is slightly lighter at 4.45 kg compared to the PS5 (4.5 kg). The Series S, at 1.93 kg, is the noticeably lightest console.
Compared to the PS4, the PS5 is therefore also significantly larger. This is shown in another graphic from “Kotaku”:
The size of the PS5 and PS4 in comparison Source: Kotaku
The Overwatch player Seita has created an exciting boss fight using the workshop of the online shooter, reminiscent of MMORPGs.
What kind of boss fight is this? What the Overwatch player Seita has created with the workshop of the online shooter strongly resembles boss fights in World of Warcraft.
In colorful comic graphics, five heroes face off against a gigantic Reinhardt in four difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Heroic and Mythic) who has an extremely high amount of health.
During the fight, Hanzo’s Dragon Strike ultimate occasionally spawns and at certain points in the arena, Doomfist’s meteors suddenly fall from the sky or a minefield is created.
Furthermore, Genjis continuously rush into the fight, making your life more difficult.
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This is how the boss fight created by Seita plays out in Overwatch.
A Boss Fight Like in an MMORPG
How does the fight go? You need to try to whittle down the boss Reinhardt’s health as quickly as possible. Once his health drops to 40%, Sigma rocks will start raining down from the sky.
If you manage to reduce Reinhardt to 15% of his health points, everything mentioned so far comes together in an epic finale:
Meteors and Sigma rocks fall from the sky
Hanzo’s ultimate strikes again
Genjis rush at you
Reinhardt himself also attacks fiercely
You need to initiate the final attack as quickly as possible.
What makes this fight special? As you can see from the description, this is a boss fight that strongly resembles MMORPGs.
This shows that Overwatch has much more to offer than just the competitive shooter. With his work, Seita gives us a taste of what we might expect in the PvE of Overwatch 2.
The successor to Blizzard’s shooter focuses not only on PvP clashes but also offers a story that you experience through PvE missions – even though Overwatch recently lost two important writers. Boss fights like Seita’s could definitely be possible in the new game.
With the Overwatch Workshop, you can create your own game modes and more.
How did Seita do this? The Overwatch player used the workshop of the online shooter. This is a scripting system that allows you to create your own game modes and more for Overwatch.
On the Overwatch website, this is explained to you using the game mode “The Floor is Lava”.
As you can see, the workshop makes it possible to create even more complex things like challenging MMO boss fights.
How is Seita’s boss fight being received? Players are excited about what Seita has created here.
Cake King aka Fusion Zarya writes on Twitter: “Dude, that looks fantastic! Your workshop stuff is so cool!”
Obersword explains: “This is what I hope for in the PvE of Overwatch 2.”
Justin Herbert says: “This is the coolest thing I’ve seen today!”
Dubby thinks ahead: “Just imagine something like this with a real map editor – OMG!”
What do you think of the boss fight that Seita created with the workshop of Overwatch? Do you think OW 2 will offer something like this in PvE?
On September 16, Sony announced new information about the PS5, including the price for the console, as well as for new games. However, the game prices are now under discussion. Many players find them too high, and Europeans in particular feel disadvantaged.
However, some prices are higher than players expected:
NBA 2K21 – 79.99 Euro
Demon’s Soul Remake – 79.99 Euro
Destruction AllStars – 79.99 Euro
Spider-Man: Miles Morales – 59.99 Euro – This is a standalone game to Marvel’s Spider-Man. The contents are expected to be smaller than the original game. A bundle with both games costs 79.99 Euro.
What do the players say? On Reddit and other platforms, the prices are being heavily discussed. After all, you pay 10 Euro more than for the major launch titles of the previous generation (via PlayStation Blog) and for new titles on PC:
The user CreaterOfHell complains particularly strongly about Spider-Man: Miles Morales. According to him, a DLC that works as a standalone is offered for the same price as complete titles used to be.
The user solidasrog calls the price of Demon’s Soul “a fucking Joke” (via Reddit).
Additionally, there are complaints that the Euro prices are unfair in relation to the dollar prices. But are they really? And why do the games cost more now?
Development costs and more technology lead to higher prices
Why do games cost 80 Euro now? Basically, third parties can determine their own game prices. However, the prices for console games have remained constant since 2005. At that time, they were increased from $49.99 (59.99 Euro) to $59.99 (69.99 Euro). This was stated by Yoshio Osaki, the president and chairman of the research company IDG Consulting, in an interview with Gamesindustry.biz.
Osaki also mentioned that development costs have increased by 200% to 300% in the same period. Therefore, a price increase was foreseeable.
Another factor is inflation. The purchasing power of money decreases over time. What cost 70 Euro in 2005 would need to cost about 87 Euro today when accounting for inflation (via Finanzen-Rechner).
NBA 2K21 is said to look particularly realistic, but it’s expensive.
What do the publishers say? Publisher Take-Two (GTA Online, Borderlands 3) already announced with NBA 2K21 that they
Will release a version for 69.99 Euro for PS4 and Xbox One
Will release a version for 79.99 Euro for PS5 and Xbox Series X
Will offer a bundle with both versions for 109.99 Euro
The publisher justified this step by stating that the price should be fair for what the game delivers on the new generation, including better performance, higher speed, and new technologies that are only possible on next-gen (via Polygon).
Another complaint is that the prices in dollars are cheaper than in euros, which looks strange since 1 Euro is currently worth 1.18 dollars. The Euro price should actually be lower.
Nonetheless, you pay less in dollars than in euros. There are two reasons for this:
On the one hand, taxes in Europe are higher than in the USA. Generally, prices here are higher than overseas.
On the other hand, prices in the USA are calculated without taxes, as each state has a different system. Depending on the location, buyers pay a certain amount of tax on top of the 69.99 dollars.
Interestingly, this difference only exists in game prices. The console itself costs exactly the same in euros and dollars, at 499.99 each.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has a player achieved an incredible killstreak. He has taken out a total of 55 opponents in seconds. It resembled a battle against a zombie horde.
This is what it’s about: A CoD player has shown his incredible killstreak on reddit. He played the Infected mode on the Ground-War map and was on the move as a Juggernaut.
As the last survivor, he defended himself against dozens of opponents who kept spawning. His suit protected him, and with his minigun, he achieved an impressive 55 kills in a row.
Juggernaut takes down a whole herd of opponents
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The fight against the horde of opponents somewhat resembles the zombie game World War Z. There, you have to prove yourself against a horde of zombies.
The opponents in the clip are all infected, which is why they are without firearms. So they have to get particularly close to the player to attack him.
This results in a horde of infected rushing towards a player, who can mow them down with the minigun.
Eventually, however, there are too many opponents and they overwhelm the lone Juggernaut. He tries to save himself with a jump from the rooftop, but the infected opponents are waiting for him there too. In the end, he records a killstreak of 55 eliminations, which is something you don’t see every day.
Why does this even work? It’s the interplay of several factors:
Infected mode is being played, where infected constantly spawn and are only equipped with melee weapons.
The individual player is equipped as a Juggernaut and can withstand a lot of damage.
The Juggernaut is on a rooftop with only one access point – the infected have to run through the narrow staircase directly into the line of fire.
Juggernauts are also a real threat in other modes. For instance, one player achieved a total of 183 kills in a match, mainly thanks to the Juggernaut suit. This shows that one can cause a real massacre when playing and using the powerful killstreak wisely.
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As soon as the PS5 was announced with a price and release date, it was already sold out for pre-order at many retailers. However, unscrupulous resellers are already offering consoles on eBay for nearly double the price.
The fear of not getting a console at the release on November 19, 2020, is high among many fans. To profit from this “fear of missing out,” numerous resellers have already listed the PS5 for pre-order on eBay at often absurd prices!
800 to nearly 1,000 Euros for PlayStation 5 with disc
This is how much is being asked on eBay: Some customers who somehow secured a PS5 in the pre-sale are now selling it on eBay, likely hoping for a huge profit. If you currently (September 17, 2020) search for PlayStation 5 on eBay, you’ll find a plethora of offers with often absurd prices.
One seller is offering the device for a price of 999.00 Euros and still wants 5.99 Euros for shipping.
Another seller wants “only” 900 Euros and even generously waives shipping.
The cheapest offers are still around 655 to 750 Euros.
That’s why such offers are a bad idea: Anyone who desperately wants a PS5 and hasn’t secured a pre-order should not jump on these offers on eBay. For one, the prices being asked often exceed the retail price of the console by up to double and destroy any value-for-money balance.
Furthermore, there is already a solution for the pre-order disaster, and selected retailers will soon have consoles back up for pre-order. Specifically, for the regular price of 499.99 Euros for the disc version and 399.99 for the console without a drive. Also, you can be sure with providers like Amazon and MediaMarkt that you will actually receive your console and won’t fall for scammers.
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However, those who continue to come up empty-handed might also consider switching consoles. Our MeinMMO author Leya Jankowski was a PlayStation fan for years, but this time she will switch to the new Xbox version for very specific reasons. You can read why that is here.
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Together with the price of the PlayStation 5, Sony also released the PS5 accessories available at launch, including costs for the DualSense controller & Co. And it is slightly more expensive than expected.
Sony lets the price bomb go off: For a long time, Sony kept players in suspense, but on September 16, the price and release date of the PlayStation 5 were finally revealed. A possible pre-order followed shortly after and caused immediate chaos and long faces among PS5 fans.
Together with the price of the console, the PS5 peripherals were also presented. These are the costs for the official PS5 accessories:
Of all the listed devices, only one DualSense controller is included with the purchase of a console. The rest of the accessories must be purchased separately.
The accessories will be available at the same time as the launch of the new Sony console. However, we in the German-speaking region belong to the second release wave and therefore have to wait one week longer.
PS5 pre-order: It turns out that the PS5 is actually available again and again at various shops. For a short time, it was available for purchase again at Amazon, OTTO, and MediaMarkt. However, it sells out very quickly each time. Therefore, it is always worth checking back with the shops. We will keep you updated here, of course.
This is how expensive the PS4 controller was at launch: When the PlayStation 4 celebrated its release (2013), the DualShock controller cost 59.99 €. Thus, the PS5 counterpart is 10 € more expensive – but why is that?
These are the new features: As a new and special feature, Sony mentions among other things the “haptic gameplay”. You should feel through the controller what kind of surface your character is moving on. This was also confirmed by Geoff Keighly during a play event.
The further specifications are:
A longer battery life (compared to the DualShock 4)
Due to the increased list of features and detail improvements, the end price of the DualSense also rises.
But not only the controller has become slightly more expensive. Games will also dig a little deeper into your pockets in the upcoming generation. Some titles will cost up to 80 €.
The PlayStation 5 finally has a release date, and for fans of the battle royale Fortnite , this is exciting. Epic Games has shown the first gameplay on the PS5.
This is what Fortnite shows: After numerous details were announced at a major Sony event for the PS5, Fortnite is now following suit. They showcase the first gameplay and reveal that you can play Fortnite directly at the launch of the PS5 on the new console.
The first gameplay is impressive right away, as many animations look significantly better, and Fortnite presents itself in a more detailed appearance.
Fortnite Gameplay on the PS5
This is the video: Epic themselves have uploaded the first 30 seconds of gameplay on the PS5. We embed the video here:
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Fortnite experts directly see differences in the animations. For example, you can recognize:
Explosions and gunfire are now more detailed and realistic
The animation during an elimination is improved
The use of the drink is even more detailed
The first glimpse of Fortnite on the PS5 looks fantastic, even though Fortnite is not known for its stunning graphics. However, the improvements are clearly visible.
You will have numerous exciting launch titles on the PS5 that you shouldn’t miss.
What else is known about Fortnite on the PS5? The PS5 will be released in Europe on November 19. On this date, we will also be able to play Fortnite on the PS5. So you won’t have to wait extra.
Otherwise, not much will change in the battle royale. It will still be playable on other platforms, and one can hope that the release on the PS5 will attract a few new players to Fortnite.
With Godfall we can expect an exciting online action RPG that resembles Destiny, but is set in a fantasy universe. It is now clear when you can dive into the adventure.We will tell you when Godfall is coming for PC and PS5, and who should check it out.
What is Godfall? The developers describe their game as a loot slasher. You take on the role of a warrior who can wear the so-called Valorplates. These are particularly powerful armors.
You face the insane god Macros, who attacks the world of Aperion with hordes of monsters. Only you and your companions can avert this threat. And so you fight against hordes of enemies and collect loot to improve yourself. In the missions, you are alone or with up to two friends.
It is already possible to pre-order the PC version. The pre-order for the PS5 version will start shortly.
Who is the game suitable for? Godfall should appeal to those who enjoy games in the style of Destiny or The Division but want to experience a different scenario without guns.
The search for loot and better equipment is a central element, but the battles against many enemies are not neglected. The focus is on the multiplayer aspect, and in the group you must proceed tactically and wisely use your heroes’ abilities to achieve victory.
Godfall focuses on
fast action
coop gameplay
tactical approach
the search for loot.
Anyone who is interested should keep an eye on the game.
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Whether the principle of a loot shooter can be transformed into a loot slasher, turning ranged combat into melee combat while still being enjoyable, we will find out on November 12. However, Diablo 3, as a fantasy action RPG focused on loot, shows that it should not fail due to the scenario or melee combat.
Are you looking forward to Godfall? What do you expect from the loot slasher?
That’s why battles often don’t feel so great: In Marvel’s Avengers, every superhero has appropriate superpowers that they can perform in particularly epic special moves. Thor summons mighty lightning, while the Hulk literally slaps away enemies. However, these skills often have painfully long cooldowns, so most battles, especially at the beginning of the game, consist mainly of simple punches and kicks.
You can really let loose a lot less frequently than you’d like. Because often, enemies are just in the perfect position to be taken out with a super move, but the damned thing is still on cooldown.
But there’s a trick to drastically reduce these cooldowns, and it can all be done quite early in the game.
Heroic Orbs – The Key to More Fun in Battles
Here’s how to reduce cooldowns: The key to more action in combat is shorter cooldowns for skills. And you get those through Heroic Orbs. These are small, glowing orbs that you might have noticed in some training missions where the game wants you to practice your skills.
Each of these little orbs reduces your skills’ cooldown by 20 to 25 percent when collected. A handful of orbs is sufficient to get a skill back into action quickly. But how do you get these orbs? They don’t actually appear in the game.
Here’s how to generate Heroic Orbs: First of all, every hero has the ability to generate such orbs through takedowns. Those are the finishing moves that can be performed on stunned enemies. This is quite powerful and should be acquired as soon as possible. You can find the respective takedown skills under the “Mastery” tab in the skill menu.
This is what Thor’s orb skill looks like.
Here’s how to generate even more Heroic Orbs: With the above-mentioned takedown skill, you get a significant cooldown reduction. But it can get even better. Every hero can unlock additional skills that generate extra orbs with specific skills:
Ms. Marvel: You can choose a specialization here that gives you orbs when you throw packed enemies or take down enemies as giant Kamala.
Hulk: There’s a specialization that generates orbs when you defeat enemies with special skills like Boneshaker or Thunderclap.
Iron Man: A specialization lets you gain orbs when you slice through enemies with the Unibeam.
Black Widow: If you kill enemies from the invisibility of Veil of Shadows, there’s a 35 percent chance of getting an orb.
Thor: Here, you have a specialization that gives you an orb in 50 percent of cases when you take down enemies while your support skill Warriors Fury is active.
Captain America: With a specialization, Cap generates an orb whenever he takes down two enemies at once with the Steamroller skill. You also get an orb in 15 percent of all headshot kills.
Here are more orbs.
Build your Orb Team: On your own, you can significantly reduce your cooldowns with a hero specialized in orbs. But it gets even better when you create a whole team focused on orbs in multiplayer. Then you’ll be showered with those helpful little orbs and your skills will be practically always ready.
If you’re playing with AI, make sure your favorite companion heroes have the necessary Heroic Orb skills, and you’ll experience a very different gameplay with much more action and fun. You can even overlook the fact that the AI isn’t that smart.
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The Elder Scrolls Online is one of the launch titles for Microsoft’s brand-new game streaming feature called Cloud Gaming. But is a high-quality and complex MMORPG like ESO suitable for playing on tablet or smartphone, and how is the performance? MeinMMO author and game streaming enthusiast Jürgen Horn tested it.
What is Xbox Cloud Gaming?Xbox Cloud Gaming was previously known as Project xCloud and refers to Microsoft’s brand-new game streaming feature.
With game streaming, games are no longer installed and run locally on your device. Instead, you retrieve the data from server farms where the games run. Only your inputs and outputs from the servers are processed locally.
Therefore, you no longer need high-end hardware to play top-notch games. After Google was the pioneer of game streaming with Stadia, Microsoft has followed suit with Xbox Cloud Gaming. Those who subscribe to a Game Pass in the ultimate edition can play around 170 games for free and also stream them on many Android mobile devices in addition to local installation.
Over 170 games will be available in the Game Pass as cloud gaming titles.
What was the hardware? To test ESO in the cloud, I used the following hardware and technology:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 tablet
Google Stadia controller, connected via USB-C cable
Internet with 50mb/s via 5 Ghz Wi-Fi
Especially with the controller, I had to be creative due to the lack of a Bluetooth controller and physically connected the Stadia controller. That worked perfectly without further settings.
Furthermore, I intentionally didn’t sit right next to the router but stayed in a room that didn’t have full signal strength. Because cloud gaming should also work when everything is not optimal.
This was my setup.
This is how it all started: It started off remarkably simply. I subscribed to the Game Pass – here’s how to do it for extra cheap – and installed the app for cloud gaming via the Play Store on the tablet. That was done quickly, and I just had to link my Microsoft account.
After that, I could choose and launch ESO from the multitude of games. There was a brief loading screen from cloud gaming, and then ESO started.
Which ESO version was played? Important for all ESO players with an existing account is, of course, which version is running on the Microsoft cloud. On Stadia, it was the PC version, which had full compatibility. Therefore, I hoped it would be the same with cloud gaming.
Since Xbox Cloud Gaming apparently uses the Xbox version of ESO, I couldn’t carry over my PC progress.
But unfortunately, I wasn’t lucky here, as the Xbox version of ESO seems to run on the Microsoft Cloud. Since I play on PC, even after linking my ESO account, I couldn’t carry over any progress and started with a completely blank vanilla version of ESO in the lamenting prison in Coldharbour.
I last saw the opening scenes in 2014 at the launch of the game.
This is how ESO plays on tablet
This is how ESO looks: Hardly had the game started, I was already very impressed. Even on the tablet display, ESO looks wonderful. Rich, vibrant colors and impressive effects looked really good.
However, there were no options to change the graphics. There was only a brightness and contrast slider available. Therefore, those who miss the variety of adjustments on PC will not find joy here. ESO in cloud gaming is similar to console ESO, and you have to use the presentation that the developer provides.
Graphically, ESO on the tablet doesn’t need to hide.
This is how smoothly it runs: Since the graphics ran well, I was a bit skeptical whether the performance could keep up. And to cut to the chase, it ran mostly smoothly. I fought through the initial areas and completed quests and explorations.
Everything went smoothly. Only rarely did a stripe flicker across the screen, which might have been due to the fluctuating connection. As I said, I deliberately did not choose the top spot for Wi-Fi. However, ESO was playable fluidly throughout and was consequently fun.
This is how the control works: You have to play ESO with the controller. However, as already mentioned, it doesn’t need to be connected via Bluetooth; a physical connection via USB cable is sufficient. Therefore, the new Razer Kishi controller should work optimally here.
The control worked smoothly in any case, and I could not detect any input delay. This is important, as Xbox Cloud Gaming relies entirely on local input, and the signals from the controller go to the device and then to the cloud. With Stadia, you have the option to connect the controller directly to the cloud, but I noticed no differences in delay with ESO.
The fights run smoothly.
Is it fun? Indeed. Because despite the smaller display, everything could always be seen well, and the intensity of the gameplay was similar to that on PC. After I got used to the control via gamepad, the fights flowed easily and casually.
The well-voiced quests and the epic soundtrack sounded good on the tablet and created the right atmosphere. Moreover, I could play ESO on the couch, in bed, in the garden, or on the go (with a good mobile data connection) and was no longer limited to just the PC at home.
It seems that Microsoft is doing everything right
I had good experiences with Stadia for ESO as a game stream and was curious how Microsoft would solve it. Somehow I felt it would run less smoothly.
But in truth, both services have so far not fallen short of each other. ESO ran perfectly in both Xbox Cloud Gaming and via Stadia, and apart from a few minor stutters, everything was great.
Microsoft seems to have done everything right, and I am curious how other top games will play in the cloud. However, I will probably remain with Stadia for ESO. That’s merely because I can continue to use my PC account here and won’t have to start completely from scratch as with the Microsoft version.
Overall, however, I like Xbox Cloud Gaming very much and will certainly keep my subscription for the Ultimate Game Pass.
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The legendary cloak in World of Warcraft does not have a glorious end. After working on it for over half a year, it ultimately falters.
That not everything went smoothly with Battle for Azeroth is now old news. Of course, one can critique the war fronts, island expeditions, the azerite system, or the corruption. One might even have good reasons for that. But today I want to talk about something else that really bothers me: The legendary cloak.
It is actually really cool. However, the effort one had to put in was not proportional to the duration of its actual usefulness.
Furorion made us toil for a long time. But was it worth it?
Ultimate power for just a few weeks
What bothers me the most is the short duration of the cloak’s effects. Over the course of nearly six months, players could upgrade the cloak week by week. Every week it achieved new strengths, becoming more powerful and useful. Initially, this happened through weekly quests, later through additional upgrades that only increased the corruption resistance, even if this process was simplified a bit.
The whole process took over 30 weeks. More than half a year. One rarely invests that much time into individual items, at least when excluding artifact weapons. So many hours and days I invested in Disturbing Visions.
Overall, I think of this as a cool thing. A long-term objective that requires a lot of work and can only be achieved piece by piece. A big goal to work towards slowly. You also needed it, to stand against N’Zoth.
This is completely devalued when the final state of the cloak lasts only a few weeks.
For just over a week, players have been able to have the cloak at maximum level. But this achievement really doesn’t offer much duration, as the system is already dying.
The cloak is stylish – but soon will be nothing more than that.
Cloak becomes virtually useless with the pre-patch
I can completely understand that players in an MMORPG should never really achieve the “ultimate” state of anything for long. Because as soon as there are no improvements, a large part of the incentive in an MMO is lost.
However, spending half a year crafting a cloak that now – at best – is valid for 4 weeks is a bit cheeky. The effort is not proportional to the benefit.
I would have liked to savor the feeling of “completeness” a little more.
The cloak at maximum rank – unfortunately only for a few days.
Maybe I should take it easier. After all, the increasing strength of the cloak helped me a bit more each week. And the cloak remains quite strong without its corruption resistance until the launch of Shadowlands. Nevertheless, it feels bad not to be able to enjoy the peak of this power and its true purpose a little longer.
Sure, I am looking forward to the imminent release of Shadowlands. But having a few more weeks to play at the highest possible level of the cloak would have been nice.
At least compared to other legendary items, the cloak really turned out to be a disappointment. I would have liked to enjoy it more before its purpose fades away. Thus, the cloak remains a reason why Battle for Azeroth was chosen as the worst addon…
Or what do you think? Did you even finish crafting the cloak? Or did you stop halfway through?
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The Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone is expected to run for some time and benefit from new CoD releases. MeinMMO author Maik Schneider has taken a closer look at the information and explains how Warzone and Black Ops Cold War could grow together.
Original report: Shortly after the release of Call of Duty: Warzone in March 2020, it became clear – this is a special CoD project. Just like CoD Mobile, Warzone is intended to become a new pillar of the franchise:
1st pillar: The annual premium titles
2nd pillar: Call of Duty: Mobile
3rd pillar: The Battle Royale Warzone
This makes patron Activision less dependent on individual CoD products and pushes for diversification in the universe.
But how is this supposed to work with Warzone? Will it simply continue as before or are major upheavals ahead for the players? To assess the possible future of the Battle Royale, I analyzed the available official information and leaks and provide you with an assessment of the future of the Battle Royale:
How does the Cold War release affect it?
What could happen to the Warzone map?
Cold War & Warzone together – How is this supposed to work?
CoD Warzone – More like a Cold War or Modern Warfare?
The most important question in this context: How does Warzone play after the release of Cold War? There are essentially 2 answers to this:
Warzone becomes a complete “Black Ops” title and adopts the mechanics of the premium title
The Battle Royale remains a “Modern Warfare” title and is oriented towards its predecessor
So does the Battle Royale remain true to its mechanics and therefore remains more of a MW game? Or are there major upheavals? Aspects such as movement or weapon handling could align with the new Black Ops. Let’s start with the complete upheaval.
Warzone as a Black Ops game
What could that look like? At the release of Cold War or a little later, a gigantic download for Warzone starts and turns a large part of the BR upside down. The weapons, the movement, the loadout composition – everything gets adjusted to the new CoD, so it feels like Cold War.
What argues for it?Warzone shares content with Cold War and Modern Warfare. This also includes weapons that will be released in the new CoD. The focus on a single game engine (Cold War uses a polished version of the MW engine) should make the maintenance of the game and the balancing of equipment significantly easier. At least, if it is reasonably stable at first.
What argues against it? Even though the effort for subsequent maintenance would theoretically be less – the effort for completely restructuring Warzone throws the calculations back. Everything would have to be revised: from the optics, over the weapons, to the movement routines.
If Warzone becomes a BO game, swimming could possibly be a new ability.
Warzone as a Modern Warfare game
What could that look like? Warzone continues as it has been, but shares cosmetics, level progress, and the content of the Battle Pass with Cold War. Thus, new weapons could be introduced that would be somewhat different in Cold War than in Warzone and would rather fit with MW weapons.
What argues for it? This brings to mind particularly the statement of a well-informed CoD leaker. “Tom Henderson” predicted Warzone as a free-to-play title for early 2020, even before CoD MW was in beta. He recently shared his leaks on Twitter and claimed:
Warzone is essentially Infinity Ward’s Warzone (the same movement and weapon mechanics) – Treyarch will only add cosmetics, weapons, vehicles, and such things. It will be possible to lean or brace yourself with BOCW weapons, which is not possible in Multiplayer. It is slowly getting interesting.
The well-informed leaker assumes that everything will continue as usual.
Warzone remains more or less as we currently know it.For the launch of the new Black Ops, an event is conceivable that revolves around zombies and thus introduces the biggest gameplay change that will only occur in selected modes.
With the start of the first season of Cold War, the leveling system of the battle royale will change and will be transferred to the new title. The developers have already announced this. In Warzone, only the weapons and cosmetics that you can unlock through the Battle Pass will likely come. Those would be the only items that Cold War and Warzone share.
Also, with the seasons, everything remains as it was. They pursue a theme (like Season 5’s Shadow Company) and regularly bring changes and new game modes to the BR. It is conceivable that the map will get a little more colorful when the “Black Ops” items from the Battle Pass are inspired by certain unicorn weapons.
However, what would also represent quite a significant adjustment would be changes to the map or perhaps even a completely new map.
For more than 6 months, the soldiers of Warzone have been ravaging the deserted Verdansk. And even if the map is really good and has gotten even better with a few innovations, eventually even the finest piece of land wears off.
So rumors about a possible major map adjustment or even the introduction of a brand new map have persisted for months.
Here are some possible scenarios:
Verdansk gets removed and a new map is introduced
The map is set back to the Cold War era
Verdansk remains, new content is added
Could Verdansk be removed and replaced? This rumor has been around since the early days of Warzone. Leaker “Tom Henderson”, who has commented on the mechanics, has reignited the rumor. Tom Henderson writes on Twitter:
Warzone will connect Modern Warfare, Black Ops Cold War and the standalone title Warzone. Verdansk will be replaced by a new map, but the weapons, vehicles, etc. from Modern Warfare will remain.
In an English YouTube video, he elaborated further, suggesting that Verdansk might return. Many statements from developers indicate that CoD still has a lot planned for the fictional city. He assumes that after a certain time following the release of Cold War, there will be a completely new map that will temporarily replace Verdansk.
Could Verdansk take a time leap? This is rather a rumor from the story aspect. The early Verdansk is mentioned, and it becomes clear that the city suffered greatly during the Cold War and was rebuilt jointly from the East and West. This implies that the city played an important role in the earlier conflict of the superpowers.
This scenario would fit well with the story, but there is a catch. If the map is set back in time, according to the story, some gadgets and weapons would have to disappear from the game. Also, some operators may still be in their infancy, if at all.
A time leap currently seems rather unlikely. Even now, there are the wildest theories about how the “Black Ops” operator Woods fits into Warzone. He would actually be almost 90 years old. The plausible theories regarding Woods suggest a clone or his son, who has gotten the same tattoos.
Even the helicopters would probably look different if time goes back.
Could Verdansk stay and more be added? Developing the Warzone map took the creators over a year. Thus, it seems rather unlikely that the map would disappear after half a year.
While there are always voices calling for a new map, many players still find plenty to enjoy in the current large map. You may no longer uncover secret spots that offer a major advantage since almost everything has already been discovered. But even 6 months after release, Verdansk still offers a lot of excitement and demonstrates good balancing.
Adding something new would be a sensible option that wouldn’t put Verdansk fans off. There are also newly added game data that point to the small Alcatraz map from Blackout, a DLC from the spiritual predecessor of Warzone. The developers exchanging the 150-man map for a map designed for only 40 players doesn’t seem right.
Based on how the developers have talked about the map in recent months, I find it hard to imagine that they would just stuff their “baby” into a digital drawer. Not even temporarily. I rather think that smaller maps will come that refresh the Warzone experience.
Currently, I see a new large map as unlikely, but only for now. I can very well imagine that there will be something big for the one-year anniversary in March 2021. Perhaps even a brand new map with Verdansk proportions that takes place in Russia or the fictional state of Urzikstan.
I am confident that the developers will try to keep the number of available game modes low. A new map could then be conceivable as a duo mode, while the other team sizes continue to play on Verdansk or there is a rotation of the maps.
What do you think, how will the Battle Royale continue? Will Cold War have a significant impact on Warzone? Is a new map coming in the foreseeable future? We would love to discuss with you in the comments.
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FIFA 21 is revealing more and more player ratings. We now also know which professionals from the Bundesliga have received a nice upgrade in the latest edition. They have grown by at least 9 points.
What is shown here? The values that a player ultimately gets in FIFA 21 are based on the real performances of the professionals. There are some players who have improved significantly in the past season and therefore no longer fit the player ratings from FIFA 20.
Some players have now been improved by up to 15 overall points. There are 4 standout players from the Bundesliga. They have recorded a growth of at least 9 points.
Rank 1: Edmond Tapsoba (+12 increase)
Tapsoba FIFA 21
This is Tapsoba: The professional from Bayer 04 Leverkusen grew by a remarkable 12 overall points. He transferred from Portugal to Germany in the winter of 2019/2020 and impressed at Leverkusen with 22 appearances in the second half of the season. Not only is his rating in FIFA 21 increasing – his market value is currently at 22 million euros (via Transfermarkt.de). When he transferred last winter, it was only 4.5 million euros.
Rank 2: Christoph Baumgartner (+12 increase)
Baumgartner FIFA 21
This is Baumgartner: The homegrown talent from TSG Hoffenheim had a remarkable development last season, which FIFA 21 rewards with a hefty increase of 12 rating points. While the Austrian barely made it past the bench at the beginning of last season, he often played from the start after the 17th matchday and even over 90 minutes. He scored 8 goals and is now among the top players in Hoffenheim’s offense.
Rank 3: Erling Haaland (+11 increase)
Haaland FIFA 21
This is Haaland: Admittedly, Haaland was not a total failure in FIFA 20 either. He had a silver card with a rating of 73 and received various special cards due to his performances. Haaland was probably the shooting star of the past second half of the season. He transferred to Borussia Dortmund in winter and made an immediate impact. 7 goals in the first 3 games and in the end, another 6 goals were added. He is now a key player for BVB and everyone can understand his remarkable increase in FIFA 21.
Rank 4: Alphonso Davies (+9 increase)
Davies FIFA 21
This is Davies: The professional transferred to the record champions from Munich in the winter of 2018/2019. At that time, he hardly played a role and initially played for the second team. Only last season did he really come into play. Since the 9th matchday, he has been a key player and significantly contributed to the championship, the cup victory, and the Champions League victory of the Munich team. For some FIFA fans, Davies’ rating is even still too low. After all, with all the trophies, he is the most successful among the 4 professionals on our list – nevertheless, he is among the best talents in FIFA 21.
Other professionals who have grown significantly
These are the top 16: In addition to the 4 professionals from the Bundesliga, 12 other players have also grown enormously. We show them to you here in the list:
Name
Growth
Club
Overall
Marash Kumballa
+15
Hellas Verona
75
Dejan Kulusevski
+13
Piemonte Calcio
77
Sebastián Córdova
+13
América
75
Pervis Estupinan
+11
Watford
79
Mason Greenwood
+10
Manchester United
77
Pedro Goncalves
+10
Sporting CP
76
Carlos Neva
+10
FC Granada
76
Bukayo Saka
+10
Arsenal London
75
Shon Weissman
+10
Real Valladolid
75
Mohamed Ihattaren
+9
PSV Eindhoven
77
Owen Wijndal
+9
AZ Alkmaar
77
John Lundstram
+9
Sheffield United
76
There are some players who have grown enormously in FIFA 21 and suddenly become relevant for your teams. But there are also other exciting players – among them are the fastest players from FIFA 21.
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Shortly after the announcement of the price and release date of the PS5, pre-orders started. However, contrary to Sony’s own statements, the PS5 preorder began too early and often did not go smoothly. Now the PlayStation 5 is sold out almost everywhere and many are left empty-handed – at least for now.
Preorder PS5: It shows that the PS5 is indeed frequently available at various shops. It was briefly available again at Amazon, OTTO, and MediaMarkt. However, it sells out very quickly every time. Therefore, it is always worth checking back at the shops. We will of course keep you updated here.
When will the PS5 be released? In Germany, the PS5 will be available starting November 19th. In the USA, Japan, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and South Korea, it will be available one week earlier – starting November 12, 2020.
Sony announces PS5 preorder – and causes chaos
After the event, there was some excitement within the community. Sony did not mention a single word about the preorder of the PlayStation 5 during the PS5 livestream.
When can you preorder the PS5? Shortly after 11:00 PM and after the end of the PS5 presentation, Sony provided the long-awaited information later via Twitter:
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This caused chaos: However, it went differently than announced, that is, differently than what Sony communicated just minutes before. Already shortly after the tweet (still on September 16), it was possible for us in Germany to preorder the PS5 – for example at MediaMarkt.
Many other sites like Amazon or Saturn were not reachable or had taken the PS5 product page offline beforehand – apparently for updates.
Shortly after midnight, the preorders then started in full swing. But even that did not go smoothly. Many websites were overloaded and already seconds after the preorder started became unreachable.
Amazon, for example, was very slow for a long time. Even if one managed to get a PS5 into the cart, for many the site got stuck during the checkout process (probably due to overload), so the purchase could not be completed.
Update 9:50 AM: Apparently some shops like Otto or MediaMarkt are still accepting orders. Just a few minutes ago, it was possible to order the PS5 at Otto again, now it is sold out there again.
Also, at MediaMarkt and Saturn, a reorder was briefly possible again. It might be worthwhile to regularly check the pages of major retailers if you really want to preorder the PlayStation 5.
This happened quickly: Only a few minutes after the preorders went live, only the Digital Version of the PS5 was available from numerous vendors. Shortly thereafter, this was also sold out – already a few hours after midnight.
This is the current status: Currently (September 17th, 7:30 AM), the PlayStation 5 is sold out at all major vendors in Germany such as MediaMarkt, Saturn, Otto, Expert, or Amazon. So if you found out too late or wanted to preorder only this morning, you might be left empty-handed for now.
On eBay, offers beyond 800 € are popping up like mushrooms. In the USA, many are complaining that the PS5 was already sold out before preorders even officially started there.
As seen here at Amazon, it currently looks like at all major retailers
Sony promised to manufacture more consoles than at the launch of the PS4, but judging by the first reactions, not every interested party has been able to preorder a PlayStation 5 in this chaos. When and if further preorders for the PS5 will be accepted before the release is currently unfortunately not known.
How about you? Were you able to preorder, or did you come away empty-handed? Did you have problems with the order, or did everything go smoothly? If you know any retailers where the PS5 can still be preordered – please share it here with us and the other readers in the comments.
Sony has something special in mind for PlayStation Plus. PlayStation 5 owners can play 20 of the best games from the PS4 era with a PS Plus subscription on the next-gen console– through the PS Plus Collection.With God of War, The Last of Us Remastered, or Persona 5, a few real gems are included. We present all 20 games to you.
Where does the information come from? Sony announced today in the official PS5 event (all info in our live ticker) that PlayStation Plus subscribers on the PS5 will receive a special advantage. Sony also introduced this right away.
What PlayStation 5 owners get at launch: Those who buy a PS5 and subscribe to PlayStation Plus can access the PS Plus Collection at the release of Sony’s next-gen console. This is a collection of 20 top titles that were released during the PS4 era.
What’s new about it? So far, PlayStation Plus mostly offers 2 monthly free games that you can download and use for free with the subscription. For example, PS Plus in September 2020 provided you with PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) and Street Fighter V. Now, owners of the PlayStation 5 can enjoy some of the most important games from the PS4 era with the PS Plus Collection.
Games like Persona 5 can be played for free on the console by PlayStation 5 buyers with PlayStation Plus.
These 20 games are available with PS Plus at the launch of the PlayStation 5
These 18 games are included in the PlayStation Plus Collection with the launch of the PS5. There are many high-caliber titles that you can look forward to:
God of War
Bloodborne
Monster Hunter World
Final Fantasy XV
Fallout 4
Mortal Kombat X
Uncharted 4
Ratchet & Clank
Days Gone
Until Dawn
Detroit: Become Human
Battlefield 1
Infamous: Second Son
Batman: Arkham Knight
The Last Guardian
The Last of Us Remastered
Persona 5
Resident Evil VII – Biohazard
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
Call of Duty Black Ops 3: Zombie Chronicles Edition
Tonight, there was the big PS5 event, announcing the price and release of the console. A leak suggested that pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 could start soon.
Pre-order PS5: It appears that the PS5 is indeed available at individual shops from time to time. It was briefly available again at Amazon, OTTO, and MediaMarkt. However, it sells out very quickly each time. Therefore, it is always worth checking back at the shops. We will also keep you updated here.
Update 11:12 PM: The PlayStation account on Twitter announced that pre-orders for the PS5 will start tomorrow, September 17. However, the pre-order will only be possible at selected retailers.
No exact time was given – nor who the selected retailers are. But you can already pre-order the PS5 at several shops. You can find out which ones in our overview, which is continuously updated.
At the event, there were some major surprises that you can read about in the MeinMMO live ticker of the PS5 event. This includes information that there will be a large collection of many PS4 hits with the new “PS Plus Collection”. The price and release date of the PS5 were also revealed.
The tweet regarding the PS5 pre-order is embedded here:
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What is this leak about? The site “Frandroid” is currently reporting about the French electronics retail chain “Fnac”, which apparently has started preparing PS5 displays for their stores. The special thing is: On these promotional displays, there is text that reads “Disponible en Précommande”, meaning “Available for pre-order”.
There are also pictures of these displays on reddit:
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The portal emphasizes that it is unlikely that the retail chain would present such displays in this form if the pre-order of the PlayStation 5 were still weeks away.
Something is happening on Amazon too: If you currently search for the PS5 on Amazon, you can’t find the console – even though the product listings for the console and accessories were previously available. Currently, they are no longer accessible on Amazon. It is possible that they will return later under a new product number.
What to expect: Officially, only further insights into the new PS5 games have been announced. The show starts at 10 PM and is expected to last 40 minutes. However, the PS5 Showcase, at the end of which the PS5 was ultimately introduced, was also only announced as a gaming event.
After competitor Microsoft recently released the dates for its consoles, many are now expecting that Sony will also announce the price and release date of the PS5 today. The pre-orders for the Xbox Series X and S start on September 22, and the consoles will be released on November 10.
The exact release date for the PS5 is still open, only the period “Holiday 2020” is known. But who knows: Given the leak, it also seems possible that Sony has reserved the start of pre-orders for the end of the event and that you might be able to pre-order the console today – or at least in the very near future.
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At today’s PS5 event on September 16th, Sony has finally officially announced the price and the release date of its next-gen console, the PlayStation 5. But what about the PS5 pre-order? Here are the key details.
This is what many have been waiting for: Finally, all the speculation and rumors come to an end. During the PlayStation 5 Showcase, a kind of PS5 presentation, Sony has now officially revealed the final price as well as the pre-order and release date of the PS5.
Pre-order PS5: It turns out that the PS5 is indeed repeatedly available at various shops. It was available for a short time again at Amazon, OTTO, and MediaMarkt. However, it sells out very quickly every time. Therefore, it’s worth checking back with the shops regularly. We will also keep you updated here.
The PS5 price – This is how much the new consoles cost
It is known that Sony’s new console will be available in 2 versions, one being a purely digital version without a Blu-ray drive and one with a Blu-ray drive. You can find out more about Sony’s next-gen console here: PlayStation 5 – Everything we know about Sony’s upcoming PS5
When will the PS5 come out? Sony has finally revealed the release date of the PlayStation 5 during this event. Both PS5 versions are scheduled to be released on November 12, 2020.
We in Europe will have to wait a bit longer, as the PS5 will be released here on November 19, 2020, which is a week later.
PS5 Preorder – When can you pre-order the PlayStation 5?
PS5 Pre-order – Update 23:06: As Sony just announced on Twitter, you can now pre-order the PS5 very soon – starting tomorrow (September 17th) at selected retailers. Which retailers they are, is currently not yet known in detail. However, you can already pre-order the PS5 at several shops. We have broken down which ones in our overview for you.
What do you think of the PS5 prices? Did you estimate them the same way? Or were you surprised? Which version of the PlayStation 5 will you be getting? Or are you leaning towards the competition in the form of the new Xbox – now that the prices are known?
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The PS5 event today is expected to be the most exciting one in recent months. Today, it is anticipated that Sony will finally announce the official release date and price of the PlayStation 5. We will accompany the event with a live ticker for you.
What is the PS5 presentation about? In a PS5 livestream, there will be news regarding Sony’s next-gen console this evening. Primarily, it will focus on launch titles for the PlayStation 5 as well as games that will be released later. However, news about the price, pre-orders, and the PS5’s release date is also hoped for and expected.
10:50 PM: The PS5 event is now over. Finally, Sony has let the cat out of the bag.
10:48 PM: Finally, after a gameplay collection, there was another cool little teaser – for the new God of War 5 Ragnarok, which is set to be released in 2021.
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10:44 PM: Now, the most important thing: The price and release date of the PS5 have been announced!
The disc version of the PS5 costs 499.99€
The digital version without Blu-ray drive costs 399.99€
In Germany, the new PS5 consoles will be available from November 19. In the USA, Japan, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and South Korea starting on November 12, 2020.
10:40 PM: The PS Plus Collection has been introduced – a large collection of 18 PS4 hits such as Resident Evil Biohazard or Days Gone, which will be available to all PS Plus subscribers at launch of the PS5. Just download and play, it is said.
10:34 PM: After Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach – a point-and-click horror survival game, now an ARPG highlight is being shown – Demon’s Souls. It looks not only stunning, but it will likely cause some sweating among Soulslike fans.
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Unfortunately, there are still no signs of the price and release date of the PS5. But there is still time.
10:28 PM: This will probably cause great joy among some PlayStation gamers. The trailer for Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition for the PS5 is running. As usual, the spectacular battles are very effective and action-packed.
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10:25 PM: Now, a new shooter in the colorful 80s look is being introduced – Deathloop. The game is set to be released in Q2 2021 and combines cool gunplay with teleporting abilities.
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10:22 PM: Now it’s getting spooky. There seems to be a look at the new Resident Evil Village. Behind the horror story from the village, there is apparently more to it than previously believed.
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10:16 PM: Now there’s an exclusive look at a mission from the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. This takes place at night on a military airfield and is action-rich as usual – especially for a secret, illegal military operation.
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By the way, this Friday, according to the developers, the alpha for players on PS4 should start streaming already.
10:13 PM: Now there’s something really magical to see. The game is called Hogwarts Legacy and transports you into the world of Harry Potter, complete with dragons, wizards, and the eponymous Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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10:06 PM: Now there’s ingame footage of the PS5 – and from Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales! The graphics and detail density already look very nice. The fights and the environment are filled with effects, everything is almost cinematic. The gameplay looks promising at first glance.
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10:01 PM: Now it’s starting. There are gameplay clips from various games for the PS5. The first trailer follows soon after. It is a new Final Fantasy – in an unusually dark look. It’s Final Fantasy XVI.
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