Backward compatibility of PS5: Which games really run on the new console?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

It was already known that Sony’s new next-gen console PS5 would be backwards compatible with the PS4. But what about games from the PS3, PS2, and PS1? Can you play these on the PlayStation 5 too? Sony has finally clarified this.

This is what many have been waiting for: After Sony recently revealed the price and release date of the PS5, another burning question remained unanswered: What is the situation regarding backwards compatibility?

It has been known for some time that the PlayStation 5 will also support games from the PS4. But what about games from older PlayStation generations? That is, the PS3, PS2, and PS1? After all, there are some gems that many players would like to enjoy on Sony’s next-gen console.

Now, PlayStation chief Jim Ryan has finally brought clarity to this matter.

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Which games will run on the PS5?

Where does the information come from? The new information comes from an interview with the Japanese site Famitsu, where they spoke with the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment shortly after the PS5 event. During this, Ryan was asked several questions regarding the PS5, including specific details about backwards compatibility.

By the way, after the event, pre-orders also started, but many might have expected this differently: PS5 sold out – Pre-order started too early and descended into chaos

To which Sony consoles is the PS5 now backwards compatible?

Here’s the situation with backwards compatibility with the PS4: This was already foreseeable with the PS4. Ryan had previously stated that the PS5 would be backwards compatible with 99% of all tested PS4 games at launch, and that all these titles would run smoothly on the PlayStation 5. This applies to games on physical media, as well as your digital treasures from the PS Store.

It is now officially stated that 99% of the entire PS4 library will run on the PS5.

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On the PS5 you can play 99% of all PS5 games

By the way: Owners of the PS5 who have a PS Plus subscription will receive a small bonus at the launch of the PlayStation 5 at no additional cost in the form of 18 PS4 gems: PlayStation Plus for PS5: These 18 games are free at launch

However, after Ryan’s statement at that time, there were also rumors that this would be the only backward compatibility. Even Ubisoft briefly listed information on their support page that the PS5 would only be compatible with PS4 games. However, this information was quickly removed. There has been much discussion about this since then. What’s the truth?

By the way, you can find more important details here: PS5 – The 9 most important answers regarding backwards compatibility

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What about older PlayStation generations?

Here’s the situation regarding backwards compatibility with the PS1, PS3, and PS2: Unfortunately, there’s bad news, as the rumors have been confirmed.

As Ryan revealed in the interview, the PS5 is not backwards compatible with the PS1, PS2, and PS3. You will not be able to use games from these console generations on the PlayStation 5. The main reason mentioned by the Sony chief is a lack of time.

The focus during development was on compatibility with the PS4, as it had the largest user base with over 100 million players. Therefore, this was implemented. They also had to consider other aspects such as the features of the new DualSense controller and the new SSD technology. They were quite busy and apparently had no resources left to implement backwards compatibility for older PlayStation generations.

Only the PS4 was considered in the backwards compatibility of the PlayStation 5

In short: On the PS5, thanks to backwards compatibility, you can play almost all PS4 games. The PS5 is not compatible with older PlayStation generations.

What do you think about this? Is this decisive for you when purchasing a new console? Is the compatibility with PS4 games sufficient for you? Or does it not bother you at all? By the way, if you’re wondering what you can also play directly at the launch of the PS5 besides all the PS5 games: PS5: These are all the currently confirmed launch titles for the PlayStation 5

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New shooter wanted to be like Destiny – must close the servers after just 5 months

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Disintegration (PC, PS4, Xbox One) was meant to be a new shooter brand and aimed to attract Destiny fans in particular. However, just 5 months after launch, the servers are set to close.

What is Disintegration? The shooter from Halo co-developer Marcus Lehto places you in a bleak future. Humanity lives solely in robot bodies to avoid depleting Earth’s dwindling resources too quickly. However, a militant group now wants to subjugate these robots. You set out to fight for your freedom. In doing so, you command several soldiers similar to a strategy game from a floating bike.

Disintegration tells this story in a single-player campaign. In addition, there is also a multiplayer mode for up to 10 players, where you command a crew in tactical battles. Overall, the title was aimed at fans of Destiny and Halo.

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Disintegration is a mix of shooter and strategy.

The success just didn’t happen

How was the game received? The reviews from the gaming press were rather mixed. On average, the ratings according to Metacritic sit at 60/100. The single-player campaign is particularly praised. However, the mix of shooter and strategy doesn’t always go down well.

If you want to know more about Disintegration, then read the review by the colleagues at Gamestar.

A similar picture is shown in user ratings. These sit at 4.7 out of 10, even lower than the opinion of the trade press.

What happens now? The developers had to announce that they would shut down the servers for the multiplayer part on November 17. The players’ interest is simply so low that it is no longer worth maintaining operations.

We have made the difficult decision to remove the multiplayer modes of Disintegration cross-platform from the game. This will happen in phases over the coming months, starting today with the removal of the in-game store. On November 17, this phase will end with the complete removal of the multiplayer modes.

Both the development team of V1 Interactive and our publisher Private Division stand by the creative risks we undertook to bring forward such a unique, genre-blending game, developed by this small but talented and passionate team. While our player base expressed interest in the single-player campaign, the game unfortunately struggled to build a larger community necessary for an engaging multiplayer experience.

Statement from V1 Interactive

Thus, the servers will be shut down just 5 months after the launch of Disintegration on June 15.

Did you play Disintegration? Are you saddened by the shutdown of the multiplayer part?

You can of course try other multiplayer games. Which ones are particularly worthwhile, we will reveal to you in the MeinMMO list The 12 best multiplayer online shooters 2020 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Twitch ends “Test” with ads in the stream – thanks for all the hate

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Twitch conducted a test this week and automatically served ads during streams that streamers could not control. This has faced rejection, anger, and outright hatred. Now the experiment is over. Twitch thanks everyone for the feedback.

On Monday, Twitch announced that it would be serving ads during streams as part of a test. Viewers who had not seen ads for a while were to see them then.

During this, the actual stream was minimized and muted while the ads ran.

In practice, it looked like this:

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The idea was rejected from the start.

From the beginning, streamers expressed concerns about the idea, and the criticism of it only grew louder in practice.

“The test is over”

This is what Twitch says: After all the furious comments from streamers, who were spewing venom and gall, Twitch is super factual and polite. They treat the impending apocalypse like just another normal Thursday at the office.

It says:

“Thank you for all your feedback. We have concluded the test of ads during streams. Advertising is an important part of keeping Twitch free, and we understand your concerns. We will continue to work on improving the advertising experience and giving streamers more control.”

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Thank you for all your valuable feedback. Translated: “Please put down the pitchforks.”

This is what it’s about: Twitch’s statement is apparently a code for the fact that almost no change has faced such universal rejection as the idea of serving ads during streams that the streamer does not control.

In recent days, many convincing arguments against this kind of advertising have been raised:

  • Twitch is live – you can’t just interrupt it like a YouTube video. Because people miss content
  • This kind of advertising ruins the pace and mood of a stream
  • Furthermore, it takes control away from the streamer over their channel
  • There are reasons why streamers run very little advertising on Twitch; it simply isn’t financially worthwhile – Twitch now wants to force them to do so with the new feature. That’s not okay.

Twitch has certainly noticed this shitstorm. However, they now only indirectly address it in their response. They almost act as if everything went according to plan and the test was simply concluded as expected.

However, they say: They wanted to give streamers more control. So the message seems to have been received.

Recently, there have been repeated conflicts between Twitch and streamers. As Twitch becomes increasingly commercialized. In the last advertising campaign it was already said that Amazon is only interested in fresh cash when it comes to Twitch.

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Streamers did not find the idea very appealing.

The arguments from streamers against this type of advertising are diverse and colorful. We have summarized the most important arguments in an article when the ads were actually running in practice, which ruined a stream for the current PS5 reveal:

1.8 million watch PS5 event on Twitch – But new forced ads are really annoying.

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Pokémon GO could get 3 new Shinies that have not appeared in any Pokémon game before

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, it seems that shiny offspring will be available soon. Three more shiny forms of Castform have been found. Particularly interesting: these forms have never been catchable in any console game before.

These forms are: The normal form of Castform is already available as shiny. All other forms, namely the sunny, snowy, and rainy forms, are not yet available in the game.

In general, these shinies are not present in any of the previous Pokémon games. Only in Pokémon Home, the cloud service for Pokémon, can these three forms be obtained.

Now all three shiny forms have also appeared in the game files of Pokémon GO. This doesn’t necessarily mean they will arrive shortly, but Niantic can essentially just flip a switch and the three shinies will appear in the game.

Shiny Castform through new event in the game?

When could the Castform come? The three new shiny forms are a showcase of Pokémon Home. The cloud service was announced months ago for Pokémon GO, but so far the connection between the two platforms has not worked.

Players are now speculating that this connection might be coming soon and Niantic could celebrate it with an event around shiny Castform. Such an event also took place at the release of Let’s GO Eevee/Pikachu. Back then, Eevee and Pikachu appeared more frequently in the wild. It could be similar with Castform now.

When and if this connection between Pokémon GO and Pokémon Home will work is still unknown.

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This is what the shinies of Castform look like.

Here trainers face challenges: Castform is a Pokémon that is weather-dependent. Depending on the weather in the game, a different form appears in Pokémon GO.

Rain and sun are available in almost all regions of the world, but the snowy Castform is already making trainers sweat. Especially in southern regions where it usually doesn’t snow year-round, the snowy Castform could pose problems. How should one find the monster when it never snows in the game?

While the snowy Castform can also occur during fog in the game, this is by far the rarest weather condition in Pokémon GO and is also unlikely to offer the chance of encountering the snowy Castform.

Trainers like jostler57 hope on reddit therefore: “We in Taiwan never get a snowy Castform, so I hope that all forms will be available to us through some kind of shiny event.”

What do you think? How could the three Castform forms find their way into the game?

IVs are an important factor in Pokémon GO. We explain to you how important these values actually are and whether Pokémon with 100% are really the best.

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The graphics card RTX 3080 is already sold out – Being resold expensively on eBay

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

As soon as the GeForce RTX 3080 became available, it was already sold out. This doesn’t stop people from selling the card at high prices on eBay or buying it at inflated prices.

The sellers’ note, that the GeForce RTX 3080 could be in high demand, has therefore proven to be reliable. In fact, the new graphics card was sold out within moments, and some even suspect bots behind the purchases of the RTX 3080.

What does the situation look like right now? The first models of the RTX 3080 have appeared on eBay, and some believe they can make a really good deal.

Because the prices are significantly above the recommended retail price.

On eBay, the RTX 3080 is still available, but at horrendous prices. However, some are not deterred by that.

Here lies the problem: When demand is very high, so-called scalpers also appear: people who are only interested in buying products to then resell them for exorbitant amounts.

A possible problem: The RTX 3080 could also become interesting for miners. AMD had similar issues with the demand for its Radeon 400 and 500 models. Nvidia could expect a similar problem with its price-performance tip here.

Are you looking for fair purchasing options? Here we present to you important online shops with the RTX 3080 for purchase.

Buying RTX 3080 – the actual price of the graphics card

Nvidia itself had officially set the price of the GeForce RTX 3080 at 699 euros. However, it is no longer available at this price.

For the custom models, a bit more is usually demanded, as manufacturers further adapt the hardware to users’ needs. In general, we recommend the custom models anyway, which are often better and stronger than the Founder Edition model.

Can the graphics card still be purchased anywhere? Occasionally, the RTX 3080 is still available at various online shops. The Founder Edition is no longer available at Nvidia itself.

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Sony is currently facing a similar issue as Nvidia: They have finally managed to make the PlayStation 5 available for order, but are also facing significant challenges in managing the orders. The PS5 is now sold out due to a chaotic launch, and fans are understandably upset.

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New free MMORPG launches soon – This is what makes it interesting

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

With Naïca, an exciting MMORPG is in the works, appealing primarily to fans of pixel art. The beta starts in November on Steam. A mobile version is also planned.

What is Naïca? The MMORPG transports you to a colorful fantasy world where beastfolk coexist with humans. You choose one of five races and begin your adventure in the Cerulean Forest, which looks beautiful but is full of dangers.

Together with friends, you explore the forest, fight monsters, and learn that the world is much larger than you thought. Beyond the forest, many more places await where you can experience adventures.

You can customize your character according to your preferences to visually distinguish yourself from other players. Based on a skill system where you can distribute points on skill trees for swords, orbs (magic), and bows, you determine how your hero improves.

You will explore dungeons together, where boss monsters await, and also compete against each other in PvP duels.

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This is how the MMORPG Naïca plays.

An MMORPG in Pixel Style

What’s special about the game? The first thing that stands out is the graphics. Naïca is a 2D MMORPG that adopts a pixel art style. Everything looks very pixelated and reminds one of the MMORPG Dragon Eye, reminiscent of console games from the 16-bit era of SNES. This creates a very interesting and unique atmosphere. The game is particularly aimed at fans of old-school MMORPGs like Tibia or RuneScape.

Equally exciting is the reputation system. In the game world, there are two gods, Naïde and Icaon. By making decisions during your adventures, you gain reputation with one of the gods. This way, it is possible to choose a god or gain reputation with both.

This reputation affects how your hero can develop further in the course of the game. Additionally, your story is meant to feel unique based on the decisions you make.

When does the game start? Naïca launches into open beta on November 10. If you want to join, you can sign up on the official website. Since it is a free-to-play game, you don’t have to pay anything.

There will be no wipe after the end of the open beta. Your character progress will be carried over.

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In Naïca, you also explore dungeons and dangerous areas in groups, where boss monsters are lurking.

For which platforms is the MMORPG being released? Naïca is being released for PC and mobile devices. Cross-platform play is supported. This means if you play on PC and are then out and about, you can continue playing on your phone.

What about monetization? Naïca, as a free-to-play game, features an in-game shop. It is mainly intended to sell cosmetic items, as character customization plays an important role. However, there are also supposed to be additional character slots and EXP boosters. The developers state that pay-to-win is not a topic. Even the EXP boosters should not have a significant impact on your progress, as you cannot get far without completing quests, even with boosters.

What do you think of Naïca? Are you interested in the game?

Are you looking for other MMORPGs with cute graphics? We present you “The 6 best anime MMORPGs” in 2020.

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FIFA 21: Ratings of the new icons – How strong will Cantona, Schweinsteiger & Lahm be?

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EA Sports releases the ratings of the new icons in FIFA 21. We show you how strong Cantona, Schweinsteiger and Lahm will be.

This is how strong Icon-Cantona is: EA has just released a video about Eric Cantona on Twitter. This confirms the new ratings of his icon cards:

  • Cantona Base Icon: 88 rating
  • Cantona Mid Icon: 90 rating
  • Cantona Prime Icon: 93 rating

Thus, the legend of Manchester United receives a set of truly strong MS cards, which should be highly coveted. Especially the shooting, pace, and physicality ratings stand out in all his icon cards.

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Which icons are new in FIFA 21 FUT? In FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, a total of 11 new icons are added, including Eric Cantona, bringing the total number of icon cards in FUT 21 to a full 100.

These are the new icons in FUT 21

These are the ratings of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm

This is how strong Bastian Schweinsteiger is: Bastian Schweinsteiger receives solid icon cards in FUT 21, which could have been a bit stronger. Especially the prime version seems a bit too weak with a rating of 91.

New icon cards of Schweinsteiger

This is how strong Philipp Lahm is: Philipp Lahm receives an interesting package of icon cards. He receives a LB card, a CDM card, and a very strong RB card. Here, all cards are actually interesting, but especially the very strong RB card is likely to be desired by many FUT players.

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What about the values of the other new icons? EA has only officially released the new ratings of Eric Cantona and Philipp Lahm so far. However, the values of all new icons have already appeared on unofficial database sites like futbin (via futbin):

  • Cole – 85, 87, 89
  • Cech – 86, 88, 91
  • Eto’o – 87, 90, 92
  • Torres – 85, 88, 91
  • Puskas – 89, 92, 94
  • Suker – 85, 87, 90
  • Vidic – 85, 88, 90
  • Xavi – 88, 90, 93

We have compiled all previous icons from FIFA 21 for you here:

These are icons in FIFA 21 FUT: With the icon cards, former star footballers return to the virtual pitch in FIFA Ultimate Team. They receive extremely rare and coveted icon cards that fit into any FUT team.

What do you think about the new icon cards in FIFA 21? We have summarized all currently official information about the game in our overview of FIFA 21 for you.

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Because in ESO elves have sticks, players believe in the release of a new weapon type

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

The Elder Scrolls Online has various classes and weapons, but players have long wished for a spear. However, there hasn’t been one as a usable weapon in the game so far. Yet on the island of the Altmer, a player discovered two NPCs wielding spear-like weapons.

What was found? On reddit, a player observed two Altmer training in the city of Davon’s Watch. So far, so normal. But the two Elves had weapons that looked much like spears and had four different attack animations.

This may not seem unusual at first glance, but connoisseurs of ESO know that there are actually no spear weapons available for players in the game. These weapons are something that fans have wished for years. Are the pointed spears finally coming to the game?

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Real Spears or Just Staves?

What lies behind the spears? Some players were already hoping that ZeniMax would finally bring the coveted spears into the game. However, other players reassured them. The shown spears are actually just the usual staves, some of which have a prominent tip in Altmer design. Furthermore, this “spear fighting” has been visible in the game for years and is by no means new.

Is there still hope for spears? Nonetheless, the strong reactions (the post on reddit had over 1,600 upvotes and 119 comments on September 18, 2020) show that the ESO community would really like a new weapon category in the game. And spears are at the top of the players’ wish list.

And indeed, at the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, the big reveal of the next ESO chapter is coming. If it follows the trend, there will likely be a new class again. Or maybe there will finally be a new weapon category.

Even lizards have been seen with spears.

What the chief said: Indeed, MeinMMO asked at the reveal of the first great ESO chapter Morrowind about new weapons in the game, directly to the chief developer Matt Firor. He ruled this out for the near future, but stated that spears would be a sensible choice if a new weapon category were to be introduced.

However, since this would entail a lot of balancing – especially in PvP – implementing a completely new weapon category that every one of the now 6 classes could use would be a huge endeavor. Nonetheless, the ESO chief at that time did not rule out the possibility that one day there could still be a new weapon category in the game. More than three years have passed since that statement. So, perhaps in 2021, we will finally get new weapons in the game.

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The Elder Scrolls Online is likely to receive a new class soon.

What might still come: Besides spears, players also desire a new class in the 2021 chapter. Major favorites are especially bards and monks. However, both classes have missed the respective chapters that would have suited them. Monks would have been optimal within the spiritual Khajiit in Elsweyr, but instead, necromancers were introduced.

The bards, on the other hand, would have fit perfectly with Skyrim and the city of Solitude. After all, it is where the famous Bard College resides, where you can even hold extensive treasure hunts.

For more on the classes in ESO, you can find it here. We had you vote and thus found out which of the various classes in The Elder Scrolls Online you like the most and which you cannot stand. So if you want to know which hero type particularly stands out, check out the article.

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Destiny 2: Finally useful AND beautiful – Beyond Light improves Ghosts

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Destiny 2 fundamentally revises the oldest companions of the Guardians. Finally, the requested separation of functionality and aesthetics comes.

This is what happens with Ghosts: Since their first seconds in the world of Destiny, players have been accompanied by their personal Ghost (Ghost). The cute companion speaks on our behalf, unlocks doors, and diligently revives us. With Beyond Light , the Ghost finally receives a revision that makes it significantly more useful and that players have long demanded.

Basically, Ghosts are expanded around the functions of “Armor 2.0” armors. They then have 4 mod slots, can be masterworks, and have an energy pool.

You can then customize your Ghost to your liking. The best part: these changes apply to all new and old Ghost shells (except for the all-round shell – this is the first green shell that every player automatically found).

This is what the upgrade looks like in detail: Each Ghost shell can be leveled separately and increases up to a maximum of 10 energy (masterwork). You can then allocate the 4 mod slots according to your preference. Each mod consumes a different amount of energy – depending on how powerful or useful the function is.

The slots are divided into 4 thematic areas, each offering different mods:

  • Experience Mod – Here you choose how high the XP bonus should be (for 6 energy, there is, for example, a 12% experience boost on everything)
  • Tracking Mod – Everything from finding chests to marking specific items falls under this category
  • Economy Mod – Want more Glimmer or resources? Then an investment here is worthwhile
  • Activity Mod – Here you choose special bonuses for Crucible and Gambit matches or Strikes (the slot is only available for masterwork shells)
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As an Activity Mod, Bungie shows “Greater Core Harvest”(500 Glimmer): For 6 energy, every boss from Strikes and Nightfalls has a chance to drop enhancement prisms.

You can freely decide whether to equip all 4 slots with mods or prefer to focus on a few, but expensive mods. All mods will be obtainable in the game and are not available for purchase in the Eververse.

Many of the known perks from Ghost shells are also being integrated into the mod pool and are immediately available to all players. Some examples of specific options will transform into global ones, meaning: From Mercury Depot Finder, it becomes a Depot Finder that works in all locations.

Destiny 2 wants to separate aesthetics and functionality

This is why the update was urgently needed: In the design of Ghost shells, designers at Bungie put in a lot of effort. They come up with many fun or crazy ideas. Every player has their favorites and wants to customize their Ghost as they like. After all, you see the guy constantly when scanning objects, opening the map, or hovering next to you in the menu.

Unfortunately, it happened far too often that the coolest Ghost shells had negligible perks. Many players only use variants with “Guiding Light” (more XP) or “Treasure Hunter”.

There is something for everyone.

With Beyond Light, appearance is finally decoupled from functionality. We choose a Ghost shell that appeals to us aesthetically and then customize it according to our wishes.

It is, of course, also possible to create a separate shell for each situation. In the patrol area, a Ghost with a straw hat is used, which shows resources and chests and provides an XP boost. For the Trials weekend, you pull out the burning shell and invest everything in expensive PVP mods – after all, the sweating should pay off.

Are you looking forward to finally saving the universe with a beautiful Ghost, or are you curious about what functions the mods all offer? Or is the topic of Ghosts completely irrelevant to you? Let us know in the comments.

What changes will come in the fall with Beyond Light for fans of the Wanderer can be read here: Destiny 2 wants to save Gambit in Beyond Light – Merging is supposed to solve problems

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WoW: Damn, after the video I guess I have to choose the Venthyr

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Cortyn has fallen in love with the Venthyr. But with the new WoW cinematic, that’s really not possible …

When Blizzard introduced the covenants of the upcoming expansion Shadowlands almost a year ago, I inevitably rolled my eyes. Maybe as a role-player I’m a bit jaded because I’ve seen too many crazy “mana vampires”. Accordingly, I was not too thrilled about the idea of only encountering vampires in Revendreth.

The whole area seemed so “edgy” at first glance that probably Reaper from Overwatch and Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII could also be hanging around there.

However, the cinematic “Afterlife: Revendreth” has completely changed my opinion.

Everything about the video is consistent.

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Garrosh is being tortured. How can one not like that?

Beautiful Contrasts with Great Images

It all begins within seconds, as the screams of an Orc can be heard. For fans, the voice of Garrosh, who is apparently being tortured, is immediately recognizable. Since I already had a rough idea of what was happening in Revendreth, I felt a little sadistic joy about it – after all, Garrosh worked hard for this fate.

The harsh cut, followed by the rather cheerful music when Sire Denathrius’s announcement is made, immediately captivated me.

I love it when music and spoken words contrast starkly with the images shown. While Denathrius explains that they would continue to fulfill the “sacred task” to prepare the souls for a good life, we are shown how souls are tortured and stripped of their life force.

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A troll is being tortured, and the anima is being drained from him – not a nice process.

While Denathrius speaks of maintaining a system of “rationalization” to burden the rich and the poor equally, the camera shows that the nobility continues to live in a blissful state of anima while the common people literally bleed out.

Even as he boasts that he will lead the Venthyr people to a “better future,” the images are disturbing. One of his subjects is literally dragged into the light and withers – just like a vampire exposed to sunlight.

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Venthyr in the holy light. Most people don’t find it that cool.

Afterlife: Revendreth Gets Everything Right

I love these arrogant, noble, and scheming characters who can handle words well while oppressing the people and exploiting them for their own pleasure.

Although for me the Bastion cinematic remains the best of the series, Afterlife: Revendreth does a much better job of showcasing the grim atmosphere and the problems of the Shadowlands. It is solely because of the cinematics that I am more excited about no other area as much as I am about Revendreth.

Additionally, of course, the leader of Revendreth is embroiled in one of the biggest conspiracies of World of Warcraft …

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Sire Denathrius – much too cheerful.

Damn, if this continues, I might actually join the Edgelord vampires. At least one of my characters definitely has to make this choice now …

Do you already know which covenant you will choose?

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Mean buyer bots are snatching the RTX 3080 from many – Here’s how Nvidia is countering now

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Whether from the manufacturer themselves or from other retailers and suppliers – the new graphics card RTX 3080 was sold out in no time, in some cases within seconds. However, many of them were apparently snagged by nasty bot buyers. This is what Nvidia is doing about it now.

What is the RTX 3080 all about? In short: It is a brand new, powerful graphics card from Nvidia’s 3000 series. It costs around €699, is very fast, and provides the best conditions for 4K gaming. Accordingly, many wanted to secure the card right from the start.

You’ll learn more about it here: The tests of the new RTX 3080 summarized quickly – Is it worth it?

This is how the launch went: The launch of the RTX 3080 was on 17.09.2020. While it was already expected that you would have to act relatively quickly if you wanted to get this new model, it was certainly not anticipated to be so chaotic. There was chaos similar to that of the PS5.

RTX 3080 Interior
The interior of the RTX 3080

The demand was apparently enormous worldwide, according to Nvidia, such a thing had never happened before. However, right at the beginning of sales, there was initially a technical problem in Nvidia’s own shop. Due to the massive influx, the site crashed and numerous errors occurred or it simply did not proceed.

But it got even worse. After the problems were managed, the RTX 3080 was sold out in seconds at the Nvidia Store. For many willing buyers, the “Notify Me” button quickly changed to “Sold Out” rather than “Buy”.

Many other retailers and suppliers experienced the same situation. There too, the new card was usually sold out within seconds. Many who wanted to secure a card ended up empty-handed.

And so the reactions looked something like this:

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The problem with it: Because the launch was announced exactly with date and time – and it was already supposed to be the biggest graphics card launch in years – there were apparently many resellers who, with purchase bots, snatched up multiple cards from honest buyers right under their noses. In less than a minute, the products were already sold out.

Shortly thereafter, some resellers boasted about large product orders on Twitter and thanked a bot manufacturer. After all, it is a very lucrative business for resellers, as reports about potential supply shortages of the highly demanded 3080 had already circulated beforehand.

And now many RTX 3080 are being offered by nasty scalpers on eBay at exorbitant prices. Even offers exceeding $2,000, almost three times the price, are not uncommon.

Many honest buyers and interested parties are massively annoyed by this. But this problem has not gone unnoticed by Nvidia either. The company has now announced measures against it – at least for its own store – and apologized to its honest customers for the chaos.

This is what Nvidia wants to do against bots and scalpers: To stop botters and scalpers, Nvidia intends to do “everything humanly possible”. This includes, among other things, a subsequent manual inspection of orders.

This is to ensure that the cards end up in the hands of honest customers and not in the hands of bot buyers. In addition, more cards will be shipped to retailers every day. So there will be replenishments.

Finally, Nvidia appeals to potential buyers not to engage with the offers on eBay. While the RTX 3080 is a good card, it is not worth spending $1,000 or even $80,000 for it. And finally, the top model RTX 3090 is already coming next week. Meanwhile, users are also trying to prevent the 3080 from being resold at higher prices:

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What about you? Were you able to secure an RTX 3080? Did you encounter any problems or was everything smooth for you? By the way, here you can find out what MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese thinks about the new RTX 3080: The new RTX 3080 from Nvidia is definitely a reason to change my graphics card

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I have been playing Pro Clubs for years and with FIFA 21 it could even be fun

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MeinMMO author Maik Schneider has been enjoying playing the FIFA mode Pro Clubs for several years. He believes that with FIFA 21, it might actually be fun.

FIFA fascinates millions of players every year, and I often find myself tempted into purchasing it annually. For me, the football simulation offers a good balance of action, skill, and concentration that is rarely found elsewhere.

The mode I’ve played the most is the “Ultimate Team” mode, for which you no longer need a budget of a first division club to bag strong players. However, what I enjoyed the most is the PvP co-op mode “Pro Clubs”.

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In “Pro Clubs”, you create a team, choose a stadium, and can start with up to 10 friends.

With 11 people on the FIFA field – This is Pro Clubs

What is Pro Clubs? You play with up to 11 players in a team. Theoretically, you can assemble an entire team and climb the leagues together. From the captain to free-kick takers and the goalkeeper, you can control every action of your team. You create a team, and each player builds their own professional, which can even be improved.

But you can also approach the mode with fewer players – just go in with two or three friends or directly into matchmaking and kick with strangers. You can play it in 2 ways:

  • With “Any” – Players have only one player, the captain takes over the rest of the team
  • Without “Any” – Each player has only their pro, the rest is handled by the computer

This can provide you with a lot of fun, and you train your FIFA skills. While the Any player has to keep things tight at the back, individual players can focus on their positioning, tricks, and dribbling. An all-around great mode – right? Unfortunately not if you enter with fewer people.

  • fifa 20 pro clubs skill menu
  • fifa 20 pro clubs pro adjust
Everyone creates their own Pro. There are even skill trees in 7 categories.

Pro Clubs seems like the perfect FIFA mode – But is pretty annoying

Why has the fun been missing so far? The problem is that hardly anything has changed in the mode over the years. It plays as if a developer once said, “Why don’t we create a mode where 11 players control the entire team?” – they went through with it, included the option to play with fewer players, and since then, they have been seeing how that goes.

And it’s also really good. You grow together as a team, develop tactics, and fight for every relegation. But I would also like to compete for a championship more often.

However, there is one important aspect that is taken for granted in every other mode, which gets in the way of fun – the tactical settings. So far, you couldn’t make separate settings for player or team tactics. So if you play with a 5-man defense and no wingers up front, you can’t simply tell the guys at the back: Stay in line, so everything doesn’t fall apart if we lose the ball.

And everything often fell apart. Not just on the wings. Moreover, your team only improves when you level up and even loses stars when the elevator goes back down a division quickly. FIFA 20 slightly improved this; in League 8, you already play with a 3-star team. I’d rather not think back to the amateurs of previous years.

The missing tactical settings have always been the annoying rain cloud that has turned us Pro Clubbers into a bunch of soft-weather fans. After a round of Pro Clubs gone wrong, we often head over to Rocket League, which also didn’t always go perfectly.

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Unfortunately, our statistics for the last games often looked like this.

“With the next FIFA, everything will be better” – For Pro Clubs, that might actually be true

What will be different this season? So far, you could only change your team’s formation in Pro Clubs. With FIFA 21, 2 new options are being added: Tactics and individual instructions.

As in normal matches, NPCs can then be specifically instructed in Pro Clubs too.

  • The defensive midfielder should only run between the center circle and the penalty area – no problem
  • A striker offers for a pass while the other runs past – we can do that
  • The back four should try to set offside traps – done
  • Why didn’t that work before – no idea
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Your tactical selection options in FIFA 20 are limited to the formation.

Does it really make such a difference? Yes, it makes exactly the difference. A mediocre team can often hold their own against a team of high-caliber players with the right tactical settings, provided they just adjust their formation.

As long as solid work is done in defense during counterattacks, you can break through the toughest teams if you address a normal advance on your tactical approach early on. You can finally assign a clear role to the NPCs and don’t have to constantly fear that the outside defender will wander off in the opponent’s penalty area to greet his digital relatives in the audience.

Especially as an Any player, this was always very frustrating. You played with a team that you couldn’t adjust at all. But this year, I’m really looking forward to the mode because when it comes to tactics, I’m always at the forefront.

This season, I’ve had relatively few games, just under 170. But in the new season, it could be significantly more, as the mode could finally bring real fun. Whether that will happen, we will see at the autumn championship.

FIFA 21 Pro Club tactic
With FIFA 21, you can make better tactical settings.

Tips for Getting Started – Defense is Key

If you want to try the mode as an Any player, I have 3 tips for you that have proven helpful over the years:

  • When the defense is solid, the goals will follow
  • Pay attention to whether your opponent plays with or without “Any”
  • See if the opposing team is more focused on blocking paths or going after the player with the ball

Defense – Focus on tightening things up at the back. Only take your defensive midfielders to directly engage opponents when they push forward, and only select a defender when the opposing players are at the defensive line. Individual pro players are usually faster than your 3-star players, and as soon as even one defender steps too far out, the runners will overtake you. Counterattacks are an excellent way to score goals in Pro Clubs, and if your defense is secure, you often get good chances for a counterattack.

FIFA 20 DEMO Offline Game 4:0 LIV : RMA, 1st Half
If the defense is set, the goals will follow – Pro Clubs rarely forgive mistakes.

Any Player – Your approach in attack should partially depend on whether the opposing captain controls all players or not. Against NPC opponents, your tricks and dribbling must be precise, while a real player can be thrown off balance with a feint. If you notice that the opponent is playing without “Any”, you can make your life much easier by generating your attacks through short passing play.

Opponent Behavior – Pay attention to the opponent’s behavior in defense during the first few minutes of the game. Many players use an Either/Or principle here. Either they aggressively attack the player with the ball, or they slowly move towards him and prefer to cover the closest passing option. If you notice that they are heavily pressuring the player with the ball, use more passing for your advances. If the defense holds back, try making simple runs or little tricks to take a different direction. This tip applies to all PvP modes in FIFA.

The discussion about whether a new FIFA is worth it every year is almost as old as the game itself. Nevertheless, the annual title always manages to engage a large player base and provides many hours of fun in the football simulation. If you want to know what gameplay changes have been made this year, check here: 4 important gameplay changes that EA promises for FIFA 21.

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CoD Cold War launches today in open alpha on PS4 – All about start time, pre-load & content

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War surprisingly announces an alpha test phase for PS4 players that starts today. Find all the important information here to participate.

How can I participate in the alpha? There are 2 important prerequisites: You need a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Plus. The alpha is not subject to any conditions like a pre-order.

These are the important times:

  • The alpha runs from now until Sunday, September 20 at 7 PM our time

As announced in the big announcement stream of the PlayStation 5, the alpha starts today and the pre-load is already active. Check the PS Store, download the data now, and over the weekend, you can play CoD Cold War for the first time on your screen. You can access the test version through your Modern Warfare & Warzone menu.

Update September 18 08:00 AM: A new blog post from PlayStation reveals the content of the beta in detail, and we have updated the article accordingly.

Here you can download the Cold War alpha for PS4:

Pre-load for the alpha is live – Play from tonight

What can be tested? CoD provides alpha players with several maps and modes. The PS blog post mentions:

  • 3 6vs6 modes (TDM, Kill Confirmed, Domination)
  • 3 6vs6 maps (Miami, Satellite, Moscow)
  • Combined Arms 12vs12 (Domination)
  • 2 12vs12 maps (Crossroad, Armada)

There is already a decent selection of firearms available. The English YouTuber Inkslasher already presented 15 weapons he could test during a preview event. These are also the weapons available in the open alpha:

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You will also have immediate access to all weapons and their attachments at launch. However, not all attachments from the release version are unlocked in the alpha. A suggestion for the best weapon of the alpha has CDL pro Scump ready.

Additionally, you can test the new mechanics and important changes such as:

How long does the alpha run? Here are the important dates:

  • Pre-load starts on September 17 at 5 PM
  • The download is around 25 GB
  • The test phase starts on September 18 at 7 PM
  • The alpha ends on September 20 at 7 PM

For all testers, there is also an exclusive calling card that you can use in all 3 games – MW, Cold War, and Warzone.

You have time from Friday evening to Sunday evening to play the first few rounds in the new CoD.

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Test with the alpha if you like CoD 2020 – you can even swim.

Beta also with PS4 phases, but also open for everyone

What are the other important dates? The beta dates are already known, and in October you will have another chance to test CoD 2020:

Weekend 1 – Only on PS4:

  • Early access – October 8 (PS4 pre-orders)
  • Open beta – October 10
  • Beta ends – October 12

Weekend 2 – PS4, PC, Xbox One:

  • Early access – October 15 (PS4 only)
  • Open beta – October 17
  • Beta ends – October 19

Here are all the details about the beta phase again. On November 13, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be completely released. If you want to join the early access without a pre-order, you can currently win beta keys.

The test phases focus solely on the multiplayer of CoD 2020, but many players are also wondering what is going on with the battle royale Warzone. That’s why we took a look at the official information & leaks on MeinMMO and show you an analysis of how CoD Warzone could continue after the “Cold War” release.

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New ARPG for Android & iOS looks like Diablo Immortal, just has a different name

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The new action RPG Raziel: Dungeon Arena launches on September 22 for Android and iOS devices. The game is reminiscent of the upcoming Diablo Immortal, utilizing similar classes and the same dark atmosphere that is so iconic for the Diablo series.

What is Raziel? Raziel: Dungeon Arena bears a strong resemblance to the Diablo series and offers a gameplay experience similar to classic action RPGs and hack and slashes. In the previous test, there were already 5 classes included, which can roughly be compared to known archetypes:

  • Puppeteer – Summons servants and souls like a necromancer
  • Beast Master – Wields axes and jumps like a barbarian
  • Guardian Knight – Heals, buffs, and uses auras like a paladin or crusader
  • Ice Priestess – A sorceress who battles and freezes opponents with ice spells
  • Dead Ranger – An undead hunter who fights from a distance using bows, traps, and other abilities like a demon hunter

Whether all these classes will be available at the game’s release or if they will first need to be unlocked or even purchased is still unclear. There are rumors that the Puppeteer and the Guardian Knight may be behind microtransactions.

Features include a strong single-player experience as well as convincing graphics and sound. Raziel can be played solo or with friends in co-op mode. To give you a better picture, we have embedded some gameplay from the beginning:

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Where does the game come from and when will it be released? The mobile ARPG comes from the Chinese developer Indra Soft and has actually been in circulation since 2017. It has already undergone several tests and has been released in various countries, although still under the name Raze.

Now, on September 22, 2020, at 5:00 AM German time, Raziel: Dungeon Arena will be released in the global version. You can already register in advance:

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Competition with Diablo Immortal?

The visuals and gameplay strongly resemble the popular Diablo series from Blizzard, which recently allegedly completed internal testing. However, there is still no concrete information regarding a release.

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Since Raziel is set to release next week and is likely to target the same audience, it will undoubtedly be a competitor to Blizzard’s mobile title. However, an important point could still be the monetization, as there will be in-game purchases, though it is still unclear how extensive these will be.

Although Immortal was torn apart online after its unfortunate announcement at BlizzCon 2018, the dust has since settled somewhat, and some players are now waiting to play Diablo on mobile. Blizzard itself states, that Immortal was a good idea and just the beginning.

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MMORPG closes on Steam after 5 years, says: Players have to restart

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The MMORPG Echo of Soul was released back in 2015, both in its own client and later on Steam. However, support on Valve’s platform is set to end. According to the official announcement, there will be no account transfers. Players are expected to create a new account.

What is going on? Echo of Soul is an MMORPG published in the West by Aeria Games, a subsidiary of Gamigo. It was originally developed in Korea. The game has been, and continues to be, available in various versions:

Now the version of Echo of Soul on Steam is to be completely closed. The developers announced December 7, 2020, as the date, although the Steam page can no longer be accessed.

Furthermore, the developers stated that there would be no account takeover. Anyone who played on Steam previously will have to create a completely new account with Aeria Games – losing all progress in the process.

Events for New Players as Compensation

What exactly did the developers say? Since Echo of Soul is no longer accessible on Steam, the following information comes from the website MassivelyOP, which has taken up the statement:

We have internally discussed the development of Echo of Soul on Steam. We have concluded that it will be difficult to continuously offer a stable service, and therefore, the service “Echo of Soul on Steam” will end on December 7, 2020.

Players who wish to continue playing EOS can set up a new account with Echo of Soul through ‘Aeria Games’ after the game ends on Steam. Aeria Games is currently preparing various events, for example, for new players. Please create a new account to continue playing EOS (North America/Europe).

Announcement by the developers on Steam

The statement also does not mention anything about possible refunds for money spent. After all, Echo of Soul was Buy2Play and also offered microtransactions.

How many players are affected? The protests against the closure on Steam are likely to be quite small. According to SteamCharts, Echo of Soul has had only 0.4 players daily in the last 30 days. At peak, 4 players logged in simultaneously on Steam.

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What kind of game is it, anyway? The theme park MMORPG offers the typical mix of PvE and PvP. Therefore, there were raids, dungeons, and quests. On the PvP side, in addition to the usual arena battles, skirmishes between guilds are also possible. You can also level up entirely through PvP.

As a special feature, Echo of Soul relies on a system of souls. You can loot them during battle and use them to customize your hero. Similar to Guild Wars 2, Echo of Soul does without traditional healers and instead allows every class the ability to heal themselves.

Although Echo of Soul had some interesting approaches, it could never really establish itself. It also did not make it into our MeinMMO list of the best Free2Play MMORPGs.

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WoW: Here is the Revendreth cinematic, showing the ruthless rule

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The fourth and final cinematic of the “Afterlife” series from World of Warcraft has been released and shows what is happening with the Venthyr.

In the lead-up to the upcoming WoW expansion “Shadowlands”, Blizzard is releasing short cinematics that introduce individual areas and their backstory. Just a few minutes ago, the last cinematic “Afterlife: Revendreth” has debuted and explains what is going on in the strange vampire afterlife.

What is Revendreth? Revendreth is one of the countless realms of the Shadowlands. Here, souls that have sinned but are not fundamentally evil end up. Characters who have simply made questionable decisions over the years or whose good intentions were achieved through “evil” means find themselves in Revendreth.

The corresponding souls arrive in Revendreth with a “Sinstone” on their back and must then atone. This happens in various ways and is likely to remind many of a kind of purgatory – it is usually not pleasant.

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This is what can be seen in the cinematic: The cinematic shows the current state of Revendreth and features the current leader giving a speech. The speech discusses the state of Revendreth and explains the measures taken to ensure that the Venthyr can still be provided with resources even during the Anima drought.

In this, we see tormented souls, such as that of Garrosh, but also Venthyr who must exercise restraint to ensure that the elite continues to be supplied with Anima.

You can watch the other cinematics from the series here:

Afterlife: Bastion with the story of Uther
Afterlife: Maldraxxus with the fate of Draka
Afterlife: Ardenweald with the problems of the Anima drought

Is there more to come? Due to the CGI image of the Jailer released in a gaming magazine, the theory arose that there might be another cinematic in the coming weeks. This could shed more light on the story of the Jailer and bring some clarity to the main villain of Shadowlands. If it happens, we will of course report on it.

What did you think of Afterlife: Revendreth? Do you like the story?

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A new Monster Hunter is coming in March, but only for one platform

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Capcom has introduced a new installment in the popular “Monster Hunter” series: Monster Hunter Rise. This will be the next installment after the current Monster Hunter World and is set to release in March 2021. We will show you what to expect in the new action RPG.

This is the new Monster Hunter: Today, on September 17, 2020, developer Capcom announced Monster Hunter Rise. The new trailer embedded below showcases some of the upcoming features:

  • a type of grappling hook that works in the vastness and propels you forward
  • dogs that you can ride and that can climb steep walls
  • new weapons and monsters like the fire-breathing bird Aknosom, the hefty crocodile Tetranodon, and the eerie Magnamalo
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As already seen in the video and mentioned in the description, Monster Hunter Rise will be a co-op game where you can hunt together with other players and friends. This feature has already made Monster Hunter World one of the best co-op games on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

When and where will Monster Hunter Rise be released? The release is on March 26, 2021, on the Nintendo Switch. According to current information, it will also be released exclusively there.

This comes just under six months after the last update of Monster Hunter World on October 1. With this update, World is supposed to come to an end and receive its final content.

Players are excited – and confused

Although many players are excited about the announcement, some are rather confused, partly even outraged or upset that Monster Hunter Rise will only come to the Switch. Many hope for a port to other platforms but do not doubt that Rise will still be a success.

For example, user Aiir_Normals on Twitter:

Switch Only is annoying. Monster Hunter World revived the fanbase, so making this game Switch Only is a mistake. But it will still sell millions because millions own a Switch. Unfortunately, it won’t look like a mistake.

Especially with regards to the upcoming next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, many players might be upset that the new Monster Hunter is only being released for the Nintendo Switch. On the other hand, MH World did not release on the Switch, which some players perceive as balancing justice. It is unknown when there will be another Monster Hunter for the other platforms.

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I am looking forward to the PS5 – But so far only because of my old PS4 gems

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Finally, all the rumors and leaks have come to an end. The price and release date of the PS5 are now officially known. Many are now discussing what games will be available at the release of the PlayStation 5. So far, our shooter expert Sven Galitzki has not been truly excited by any launch title. He is only looking forward to his old PS4 favorites in a fresh outfit.

Finally official: This is what many have been eagerly waiting for – and on the late evening of September 16, it finally happened. During a PS5 event , Sony announced the final price and specific release date of the PlayStation 5.

The next-gen console will be released in Germany on November 19, priced at €399.99 or €499.99 depending on the model.

If you want to pre-order:

Pre-order PS5
The two PS5 models along with accessories

This is what many are wondering: Additionally, there were many games to see that will either launch with or come later for the PS5. Now that the release date of the new console is known, many players are discussing which games they will play at the release of the PlayStation 5.

Opinions are widely divided. Among the community, there are already some favorites among the launch titles such as Godfall, Demon’s Souls, or Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

However, I view the situation a bit differently.

Demon’s Souls on the PS5

This is how I see the PS5 launch: Some time ago, I already decided as a satisfied PlayStation player for the PS5. And even though I couldn’t secure a PlayStation 5 during the pre-order chaos, I am already very much looking forward to its release.

It currently looks as if the technology will finally make a noticeable leap and elevate the consoles to a significantly higher level. Yes, I know, the PC with toys like the RTX 3090 still remains unmatched. I am looking forward to higher FPS, a higher resolution, shorter loading times, and the promising features of the new DualSense controller.

In short: Like a small child, I am currently looking forward to the new toy and can hardly wait to try it out myself.

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Soon (hopefully) also in my living room – the PlayStation 5

But when it comes to games: However, when it comes to games, I see it differently. No matter how much I look forward to Sony’s new console – so far, no exclusive or launch title has truly grabbed me.

I always associate the launch of a new console with something innovative. With something new, something spectacular. With something that makes you say: Wow, that sounds exciting. I absolutely want that.

But whether it’s Godfall, Spider-Man, or Demon’s Souls at launch, or Hogwarts Legacy and Final Fantasy XVI afterward – so far, I haven’t seen a title that makes me say: Wow, I absolutely must have this now. Personally, I completely miss that this time around. At least when it comes to the games.

The only one that gets my fingers tingling is Cyberpunk 2077, though the true next-gen version of the game is also supposed to be delivered later.

Instead, I am currently looking forward to experiencing my favorite PS4 games in a new guise – such as Destiny 2 or The Division 2.

  • For example, Destiny 2 on PS5 is supposed to offer true 4K resolution and run at 60FPS.
  • Also, for The Division 2, which will be playable on PS5 due to backward compatibility, I hope for a timely comparable update.

Just like with Elder Scrolls Online, Elite Dangerous, Warframe, The Witcher 3, Anthem (yes, Anthem!) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, as well as Warzone and of course Cyberpunk.

Hopefully, The Division 2 will look this beautiful on the PS5 (and PLEASE no long loading times for textures anymore)

On PC, I have already seen what is possible, and I am currently most looking forward to the fact that my favorite PS4 games could soon make a significant leap in this direction with the new PS5. And I am looking forward to that more than any of the games that are supposed to come out at launch, during the launch period, or even immediately afterward for the PlayStation 5.

What about you? But just because I see it this way doesn’t mean it has to be the same for you. Therefore, we at MeinMMO want to know from you in a survey how you feel about the upcoming PS5 launch titles and the subsequent already known games. Is there anything in particular that you are looking forward to? Or is there no upcoming PS5 game that truly excites you yet?

Keep in mind, you only have one vote.

Thank you for your participation and your time. And feel free to share your opinion on this topic with us and other readers in the comments.

By the way, the prices of some launch titles are currently also causing discussions. Because having to pay up to €80 for some PS5 games (notably in the standard version) does not sit well with every fan and player: PS5: Launch titles cost up to 80 euros and players protest – Rightfully?

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The tests of the new RTX 3080 summarized quickly – Is it worth it?

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Meanwhile, the first tests of the GeForce RTX 3080 are out. We reveal how Nvidia’s new graphics card performs in tests and benchmarks.

As of today, September 17, 2020, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 is officially available. It is already known that there could be delivery shortages during sales.

We want to show you in our article how the new Nvidia graphics card performs in tests and explain for whom the graphics card is worth buying.

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What is the GeForce RTX 3080?

The GeForce RTX 3080 is a model from the GeForce 30 series. It officially launches on September 17, 2020. Nvidia announced the series on September 1.

This is what the Nvidia RTX 3080 offers: In addition to very fast and exclusive GDDR6X memory, the RTX 3080 also includes features like HDMI 2.1 and PCI-Express 4.0. It has the best prerequisites for 4K gaming.

The graphics card also relies on the Ampere architecture, which is significantly faster and more powerful than the previous Turing generation.

GeForce RTX 3080 at a Glance

GeForce RTX 3080
InterfacePCIe 4.0
Base Clock1,449 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz
Memory Size10 GB GDDR6X
Memory Speed19 GB/s
Bandwidth760 GB/s
TDP (Power Consumption)320 Watts
Technical specifications of the GeForce RTX 3080 at a glance

What do testers say about the GeForce RTX 3080?

Here we want to introduce you to the most important tests regarding the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080.

GameStar: “So much gaming power as no other graphics card before.”

Nvidia has raised expectations a bit too high for our taste. But that doesn’t change the fact that the RTX 3080 is an extremely fast graphics card that allows for FPS numbers as high as no other GPU, especially with ray tracing – until the significantly more expensive RTX 3090 appears in a few days.

GameStar.de

Chip.de: “Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 in review: Better and cheaper”

But when we look at the new GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition, we have to admit that Nvidia has done a very good job with the new Ampere generation. The RTX 3080 is a graphics card that easily beats the last generation’s flagship, the RTX 2080 Ti, and is priced at “only” 700 Euros at launch on September 17.

Chip.de

Hardwareluxx.de: “A good step compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ti), massive compared to Pascal”

For 699 Euros, the GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition offers a lot of GPU power. The improved cooling can handle the increased power consumption. NVIDIA has made the right adjustments here. The comparison to the custom models will surely be interesting, but we still don’t know where these will be priced.

Hardwareluxx.de

PC Welt: “Very fast & cheap, but also power-hungry”

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition impresses in the test primarily with its very high computing power. It leaves its predecessors in the form of the RTX 2080 and the RTX 2080 SUPER behind by 57 and 49 percent respectively, and even against the RTX 2080 Ti we measure a lead of 25 percent. The newly designed flow-through cooler proves to be a double-edged sword in the test.

PCWelt.de

Computerbase: “Nvidia Ampere makes Turing look old”

The GeForce RTX 3080 presents itself in benchmarks as strongly as promised by the manufacturer, but it also requires more power. In combination with the price, advances in ray tracing, and the cooler of the Founders Edition, the first gaming Ampere model becomes a really good graphics card. (…) If you are looking for a graphics card for ultra HD or for high frame rates, the GeForce RTX 3080 is exactly the right choice.

Computerbase.de

What can be derived from the tests? The new graphics card from Nvidia easily outperforms AMD’s current generation and can also hold its own against its previous Turing generation without any problems. Overall, Nvidia has launched its fastest gaming graphics card to date.

GameStar criticizes that Nvidia has still promised too much overall and that the coils are audible. PC Welt criticizes the overall high noise level under heavy load. Furthermore, to achieve strong performance, one must also accept high power consumption, which necessitates a strong power supply.

Also in terms of price-performance ratio, the testers agree: While the previous generation cost over 1000 Euros, you pay only 700 Euros for almost 30% more performance (compared to the RTX 2080).

Pros
  • High performance
  • 4K gaming with ray tracing
  • very good price-performance ratio
  • Good cooling system
  • support for HDMI 2.1 and PCIe 4.0
  • significantly more performance than GeForce RTX 2080
Cons
  • audible fans/coils
  • high power consumption

RTX 3080 Benchmark: How does the graphics card perform in games?

Benchmarks of the RTX 3080 in comparison. Source: GameStar.de

Where does the benchmark come from? The benchmark comes from the official GeForce RTX 3080 test by GameStar. The testers created a performance rating derived from the average of several games. This way, the performance of the graphics card can be best compared.

What’s noticeable in comparison to Nvidia: The leap to the old 20 series is particularly noticeable in the area of 4K: While the RTX 3080 is only 7% ahead of the RTX 2080 Ti in Full HD, the performance difference in 4K is already 31%.

What’s noticeable in comparison to AMD: The comparison to AMD’s last generation is even more drastic. While the RTX 3080 is about 45% faster in Full HD, it is nearly twice as fast (98%) in 4K.

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Considering buying a GeForce RTX 3080? Who should buy it?

Who is the RTX 3080 worth it for? The graphics card is most worth it for gamers,

  • who want to game in 4K with at least 60 FPS or more.
  • or those who want to play in QHD with 120 FPS or more.

Who is the RTX 3080 not worth it for? The graphics card is not worth it for gamers,

  • who mostly play in Full HD. Here, the graphics card will not be utilized.
  • Gamers who already own a card from the RTX 20 series should also consider whether to purchase it.

Where can you buy the RTX 3080? If you are interested in buying a GeForce RTX 3080, then check out the overview article. Here we present you all options to buy an RTX 3080.

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PS5 has issues with pre-orders – How funny Xbox and players tease

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On September 16, Sony announced the price and release date for the PS5. Shortly after, many shops began accepting pre-orders for the console. However, this was not supposed to happen, as Sony originally promised. Now, the internet is making fun of it, including the competition from Xbox.

What happened? After the livestream regarding new games and the price of the new PS5, a very chaotic pre-order began. Sony itself announced that pre-orders should start on September 17, only a few hours after the livestream.

But things turned out quite differently. Shortly after 11:00 PM, the first people could order a PS5 here in Germany, for example at MediaMarkt. They were sold out within minutes. While some shops keep accepting orders, the overall rush was large and chaotic, which frustrated many.

Because Sony actually wanted to prevent exactly that. Beforehand, it was said:

It will not happen on the side. At some point, we will let you know when you can pre-order the PlayStation 5. So please do not feel that you need to line up somewhere until you receive an official notice.

Eric Lempel, Vice President and Head of Worldwide Marketing & Consumer Experience

What followed is typical for the internet. Gamers, and even the competition from Microsoft, mocked Sony.

Xbox mocks the PS5

How does the competition react? In a tweet, Xbox announced exactly when pre-orders for the new “Xbox Series X” and “Series S” consoles will begin, namely on September 22. At the same time, they mentioned that the launch will take place simultaneously in 36 countries.

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The tweet is a clear jab at the competition. Not only did the chaotic pre-orders attract criticism. The PS5 launches in Europe on November 19, a week later than in the USA, Canada, or Japan. That is not the case with the Xbox.

Players show a mix of anger and humor

How do players react? In the subreddit for the PS5, various threads regarding the chaotic pre-order are gathering. Some of them are dissatisfied and feel that Sony has lied. They went to sleep or work after the event and therefore missed the first chances, like the user Kompletionist, whose thread is currently ranked 2 on reddit with over 9,500 upvotes.

Others, however, are mocking the situation, like the here selected candidates:

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People hoard consoles and sell them at high prices

As is often the case with pre-sales, some individuals are trying to profit from the scarcity of consoles. That should no longer be possible through official channels, but other sellers do not monitor that as strictly.

Consoles are already being sold at exorbitant prices on eBay. There you can find individual consoles offered for up to 1,000 euros. However, you should avoid such offers and instead wait until official retailers have a PS5 in stock again.

Anyone wanting a PS5 should check the shops regularly, as some quantities may occasionally become available for pre-order again. More about the pre-order process with an overview of the shops can be found here.

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