Tonight, Sony will hold a new PS5 presentation. Fans hope that they will finally announce the price and release date of the PlayStation 5, after Xbox revealed information about its new consoles in recent days.
What kind of event is this? Sony announced the upcoming event on Twitter with a short trailer.
The start is today, Wednesday, September 16, 2020
It begins at 10:00 PM German time
This is now, just under 2 months before the release period, an important date for gamers. There is hope that Sony will finally disclose the price of the console as well as the release date. Because there are already many details about the PS5, but many are still asking “when will the PS5 be released?” Perhaps the team will clarify this question today.
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This is what Sony has remained silent about: Among the most important topics for potential customers regarding the PS5 is currently what the next-gen console will cost and when it will be available.
Now it’s time: Just a few days ago, Microsoft announced what the Xbox Series X and the smaller Series S will cost. If Sony has really just been waiting for this announcement to counter with a competitive price, then Wednesday could be a possible date to announce the price and release of the PlayStation 5.
Regarding the “release” emails from Sony already revealed in summer that they plan to take advantage of the Christmas season 2020. Sony later confirmed the PS5 release in 2020. Now we are in mid-September. They should start disclosing the information soon.
This is how it could go down: If we had to speculate, there could be different scenarios as to how this could unfold.
Sony might continue to remain silent about the price and release of the PS5
They may use the time shortly before or shortly after the event to release the information via a blog post
Sony discusses price and release during the 40-minute event
What are you expecting from the PS5 event today, Wednesday? A leak from Amazon recently predicted a release date towards the end of November – Will the leak hold up?
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TitanReach aims to become a new old-school MMORPG for PC, developed by the indie studio Square Root. The title launched its Kickstarter campaign today for 500,000 Australian dollars (363,172 euros) and raised over 50,000 dollars in the first 16 hours.
What kind of game is this? TitanReach aims to become a modern MMORPG that connects to the “old times” and has been in development for about a year. The game does away with classes and instead focuses on 3 playstyles: melee, ranged, and magic.
In line with this, there are various attributes that you can improve, such as vitality, defense, strength, or focus. How you play your character will be determined by the attributes and the equipment.
In addition to combat attributes, you can also improve various other skills, including mining, fishing, and blacksmithing.
You can improve these various skills over the course of the game
Additionally, the MMORPG promises:
An action-packed combat system with dodging and blocking
Diverse quests that are not constantly repetitive, but will take you to different locations in the world, for solving puzzles or fighting in dungeons
PvE in dungeons, raids, and boss battles in the open world
Open PvP in certain high-risk areas. There, you can even lose your equipment. However, there should also be PvP content that doesn’t carry punishments.
Many skills, from which you can only carry 5 at the same time (2 weapon skills on the mouse buttons, 2 general skills, and a utility skill)
A player-controlled economy
An exciting lore revolving around the Titans scattered throughout the game world
The game impresses with vision and a first playable version
What makes the MMORPG so interesting? Just today, on September 16th, TitanReach launched the campaign on Kickstarter, which is set to last a month, until October 16th. And already within 16 hours, they raised over 50,000 dollars, thus achieving 1/10 of their campaign goal.
This is mainly due to 3 things:
The MMORPG aims to promote social aspects by including minigames in taverns, guild content, and cooperative boss events. Guild quests and guild halls are also mentioned as possible content. Furthermore, they focus on being a “real MMO with many players” again.
The developers have a clear opinion on the monetization of the game: No content that gives an advantage over others, not even a bonus on XP. At release, there will only be one way to spend money: via the mandatory subscription (7.99 dollars per month).
TitanReach is already playable for free in a demo version.
So if you are considering supporting the MMORPG, you can get a download link via the Discord server and then get started right away. We at MeinMMO have done exactly that.
The trading post in the game and the interfaces are still very simplistic.
What can you currently do in the game? The game is about 3.5 GB in size and currently offers only a rough base of the game, but various servers, including locations in Europe with very low ping (around 50). In the first few minutes, we already encountered some players.
You can explore a very simplistic world in TitanReach, fight creatures, complete quests, and try out professions like fishing or cooking. The video at the beginning of the post also shows what these contents look like.
Fishing in TitanReach works already.
However, the developers emphasize on Kickstarter that the animations, combat system, and many other contents are still in a very early stage.
When the game will begin official alpha and beta tests has not yet been revealed. The release is currently set for Q4 2022.
Today, the new Patch 1.08 was released for Valorant, which was actually supposed to come 24 hours earlier. It includes minor changes and the promise that changes to the weapon Operator are planned.
What does the update include? With Patch 1.08, Riot Games made mainly 3 significant changes:
A nerf to Raze’s explosive pack, which is primarily meant to provide counterplay.
A buff to the Guardian weapon, which lowers the price and improves the fire rate.
Changes to map allocation to prevent you from playing the same map multiple times in a row.
In addition to these changes, general improvements have also been made when observing players during a flashbang or the performance of the minimap.
The goal of Riot is for all agents to be playable.
Agents are getting closer together
What’s the situation with the agents in Valorant? According to Riot, Sage and Killjoy are not supposed to be played as often after the last changes as before. At the same time, Breach and Viper are becoming more and more in demand.
They saw a need for action regarding Raze.
What exactly is changing with Raze? With the new update, the explosive pack has been weakened, allowing for counterplay, for example by shooting at it:
The damage caused by the first explosion has been reduced to 15 with an inner radius of 0.2m. The minimum damage dealt is now 5.
Once the charge has landed, it becomes active after 0.5 seconds, increasing its maximum damage to 50.
If shot at, the explosive pack detonates and inflicts the current amount of damage.
Guardian has been strengthened, Operator is to be revised
What changed with the weapons? With Patch 1.08, there was a buff for the Guardian, which is supposed to make it stronger. Nevertheless, the developers themselves say that the weapon still cannot compete with the Vandal or the Phantom. However, it should represent a more affordable alternative:
Price reduced: 2,500 to 2,400
Fire rate improved: 4.75 to 5.25 RPS (rounds per second)
The weapon recovery time is now 0.2925 after 3 bullets (previously 0.35 after 3 bullets).
The Guardian is now supposed to be stronger, but still not overpowered.
What is happening with the Operator? The powerful Operator has dominated the meta gameplay of Valorant for a long time. The strong sniper rifle is essentially the AWP from Counter Strike. A powerful rifle that almost always kills with one shot, regardless of how well the opponent is armored.
With the new patch notes, the developers announced that changes to the Operator are being tested. However, only internally for now:
As we wait to see how these significant changes to the agents continue to have an effect, we have turned our attention to a more urgent issue: the Operator. We understand that it can be very overwhelming to face this weapon in combat. Many players give up all hope when attacked with it. We also believe that the Operator may decide victory or defeat too strongly. Therefore, we are currently testing a series of changes that are intended to address this issue.
The Operator is an important part of the game and we want to ensure that we make the right decision. We will continue to test these changes internally for a bit longer to give them a final polish.
When exactly the changes to the Operator will come and how they will be implemented is still uncertain. Nevertheless, many players are likely to be excited about the announcement.
You can read the full message about the update and the English patch notes on the official website.
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Griefers are often a problem in GTA Online. It’s particularly nasty when they are flying a fighter jet and mercilessly bombing. A clever player has figured out a smart tactic against it.
This is what happened: A player was near a military area and was driving an armored vehicle. He already had 3 wanted stars and the military was chasing him. Then, another player joined in and attacked him from a fighter jet.
The situation seemed hopeless, but then the player knocked his opponent out of the sky with a daring stunt – he simply rammed the low-flying fighter jet with his vehicle.
Daring stunt takes out annoying griefer
This is the clip: We embed the video of the action here. It has already received over 1600 upvotes on Reddit (as of: September 16 at 5:00 PM):
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The villain in the jet repeatedly attacks his teammate. He flies particularly low, so he can shoot at the vehicle effectively.
The player in the armored vehicle sees through the situation and perfectly times the jet’s dive. He picks up speed and is launched into the air by a rock. Just at that moment, the jet rushes by and crashes into the vehicle.
The fighter jet is taken out of the sky and crashes to the ground. The vehicle remains intact, as it is armored and can absorb the damage.
What drives such actions: Fighter jets are popular weapons for griefers to terrorize their teammates. After all, they have heavy weapons on board, and if there is any resistance, they can quickly escape and attack again from above.
Generally, griefers are ubiquitous in GTA Online. It’s even nicer when one is friendly towards the community. For example, a 15-year-old player greets his teammates nicely at the start of each game – we asked him why.
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Since the new FIFA 21 ratings have been released, you can already create many squads. After all, there are now many player lists, and many player ratings for the upcoming FIFA 21 are already known. For example:
This already provides enough content for the Squad Builder tools. The FUT prices of the players are still missing, of course – they will probably only come with the release of the Web App. Nevertheless, the Squad Builder already offers good possibilities to plan teams.
This is how Squad Builders work
This is how you can build your teams: The Squad Builders offer you different formations. Once you have chosen a suitable one, you only need to click on the empty spots in the lineup screen and add your desired players.
At FUTBIN, you can also use the little light bulb under the position for assistance – it will suggest well-fitting players. We tried this and built a strong team for the Bundesliga.
This is what a really strong Bundesliga team could look like at the start of FUT:
Within the currently known cards, which are growing more or less daily with additional ratings, there are hardly any limits. An absolute dream team, which will probably be in the absolutely unaffordable range at the start of FUT, could look like this:
The team with the currently highest ratings – Without Icons Source: FUTBIN Squad Builder
Well, with this selection, we completely ignored the chemistry values of the players and only looked at their ratings. But: The Squad Builder is primarily there to simply see what possibilities exist when building a team. And if you’re looking for something to increase your anticipation for the FIFA 21 release, Squad Builders are exactly right for you.
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In Minecraft big changes are coming. It may soon be possible to experience the blocky world with over 1,000 players at the same time.
Minecraft is one of the most successful and longest-lasting video games available. However, while a large part of the engine is still based on data from its early days, there is a desire from players for new features, a larger maximum player count, and technical improvements.
What is it about? As techradar magazine reports, Minecraft developer Mojang has teamed up with the startup Hadean to develop new possibilities for Minecraft. This is supposed to involve “new game modes and experiences”.
This is expected to lift the limit of 99 players in a lobby. The Aether Engine is expected to help create new possibilities, allowing players to have even more adventures in the blocky world.
How does it work? Normally, developers have to strike a balance between size and performance to create a cool multiplayer experience. The Aether Engine is said to be a “game changer” and allows for new design possibilities. The system is expected to be able to dynamically adjust the necessary resources and provide more power when more performance is needed. In initial tests, it was possible to allow more than 1,000 players at the same time, creating a wealth of new game modes and possibilities.
The limit can already be lifted: The limit of 99 players is standard, but it can already be bypassed – as long as the server computer can handle it. As long as more resources in terms of CPU and RAM can be thrown at the problem, the maximum player count is practically limitless. However, reaching new highs with significantly fewer resources would be a clear relief for everyone – both players and developers as well as hosting services for Minecraft servers.
When will there be new information? It is still unclear. The collaboration is still quite fresh, and it may take a while before such features are implemented. Minecraft has a rather leisurely patch cycle, with only one to two major updates released per year – like the recent Patch 1.16. Incorporating such new features into a major patch will likely require additional time.
In Destiny 2, the PvEvP hybrid Gambit has been struggling for a while. However, with Beyond Light, this should change soon. Bungie now presents what you can expect.
Some time ago, Bungie hinted that with the Beyond Light expansion, Gambit, the mix of PvE and PvP, is set to change significantly. Now we know what that will look like and also what will change in the Guardian’s daily routine regarding the Strike and Crucible playlist.
This is what the future of Gambit looks like: The normal Gambit mode with its 3 rounds will be completely removed. The new and only Gambit mode will be based on the previous “Prime” version.
The game will follow these rules:
There is one round – which will take a bit longer
The focus will be two-thirds on collecting particles – the boss fight will be shorter
You can earn a damage buff against the final boss by eliminating envoys (the witches)
The buff will be significantly higher than before and can be renewed whenever the boss loses 40% health – so if the Invader heals the boss, you will be rewarded with new envoys and extra damage
The sneaky Invader will still play an important role: outside of boss fights, up to 3 invasions are possible – but there must now be 20 seconds between them instead of 10
The roles known from Gambit Prime will be omitted in Beyond Light for now
Interestingly, the armor perks and roles known from Gambit Prime will be eliminated. However, Bungie did not rule out the possibility that the powerful abilities could make a comeback later as mods.
This also changes how blockers function:
At 5 particles, a Shield Goblin appears (unchanged)
After 10 particles, a Phalanx appears – the Teleport Captain is removed
At 15 particles, a Knight appears (unchanged)
The enormous blocker at 20 particles is removed
Will more Guardians soon hear the iconic phrases of the Drifter?
What was the problem with Gambit? Much to the Drifter’s annoyance, Gambit is not the players’ favorite mode. The Gambit overseer himself is cult, but his mode is unfortunately not. The new variant is supposed to be streamlined and more accessible.
Across all platforms, Gambit ranked far behind the other core activities such as Strikes and Crucible on September 16 – Source: Warmind.io
Often the criticism is heard that the classic mode can drag on indefinitely. The Prime variant, on the other hand, is notorious for coordinated teams tearing apart random groups in the air. Additionally, boss fights here can tend to get excessively bloated.
The new Gambit mode seems to pick the best elements from both variants and strategically avoid the weaknesses. However, a final judgment can only be formed when we go into the DLC ourselves.
The current popularity of Nightfalls might also be due to the double loot that the Trial of Fire drops for a week:
This is what happens with the other core activities of Destiny 2
As part of the presented changes, Bungie also briefly touched on the future of Strike and Crucible playlists. Here, the changes are rather minimal.
This is happening in PvP: In the Crucible, several playlists will also be merged, and it looks cleaner in the menu. So far, it seems that the experimental modes will be dropped from the weekly rotation.
Two highlights have caught our attention:
Starting from Season 12, there will be an option to initiate a solo player search in Iron Banner for the first time. Similar to the “Freelancer” variant in Competitive, you will only encounter solo players here – the regular variant will still be available to you.
In the Trials of Osiris, starting from Season 12, there will be “Master Weapons.” These are modeled after the Adept weapons known from Destiny 1 and are intended to be obtainable only by reaching the Lighthouse (flawless) – More information about this is expected in October
This is what the selection screen for PvP and Strikes will look like starting November 10
What about Vanguard Strikes? Again, the menu is being cleaned up, but there is virtually no sign of changes. As a special treat, Bungie hinted that there might also be Masterwork weapons for Strikes in Season 13.
FIFA 21 has introduced 2 brand new German stadiums. MeinMMO shows you the football temples and provides an overview of which Bundesliga arenas might still be on the roster this season and why the large Bayern stadium might be missing again.
Which stadiums have been newly announced? Some official Bundesliga accounts announced the good news on Twitter: There will be 2 completely new German stadiums in FIFA 21:
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On one hand, 1. FC Union Berlin receives a replica of the “Alte Försterei” in its second season in the German top flight, and the relegated SC Paderborn 07 brings its “Benteler-Arena” into the game. Both will be available at the launch of FIFA 21.
One old and one new stadium are coming to the game
What kind of stadiums are these? Both venues are pure football stadiums and come without a track. Fans stand almost at the edge of the pitch to cheer on their team.
“Standing” is especially a keyword for the capital club Union. Of the more than 20,000 seats, there are not even 4,000 seating places and last year, the Berliners were only allowed to hold their first league matches at the Alte Försterei thanks to an exception permit. The stadium is an absolute traditional building from the 1920s and stands out with its brick facade at the main stand.
In contrast, Paderborn shines almost with a new building – the “Benteler-Arena” only opened in 2008. The modern stadium currently offers space for exactly 15,000 spectators, with 9,200 standing and 5,800 seating. However, in the ongoing 20/21 season, the offerings are expected to be expanded to 17,700 through new seating.
The stadiums are being filled with life and details year by year.
Bundesliga likely with many stadiums – but little is confirmed
Which German stadiums could there be? Before the introduction of the two new stadiums, only one venue was considered certain – the Signal Iduna Park of Borussia Dortmund. This can be seen in the trailer for FIFA 21. Otherwise, one can currently only look at which stadiums were already in the last FIFA game:
1. Bundesliga
Red Bull Arena – RB Leipzig
Veltins-Arena – FC Schalke 04
WWK Arena – FC Augsburg
PreZero Arena – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Olympiastadion Berlin – Hertha BSC
Borussia-Park – Borussia Mönchengladbach
BayArena – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
RheinEnergieStadion – FC Köln
Signal Iduna Park – Borussia Dortmund
Opel Arena – FSV Mainz
Mercedes-Benz Arena – VfB Stuttgart
Volkswagen Arena – VfL Wolfsburg
Commerzbank Arena (Deutsche Bank Park) – Eintracht Frankfurt
Weser-Stadion – Werder Bremen
2. Bundesliga
Merkur Spiel-Arena – Fortuna Düsseldorf
Max-Morlock-Stadion – FC Nürnberg
HDI-Arena – Hannover 96
Volksparkstadion – Hamburger SV
Although FIFA 21 wants to bring more atmosphere to the stadiums again, the digital raw structure away from the fans probably makes it easier for the FIFA creators to return the stadiums polished this year. There are thus good chances that many of the listed arenas will be included in the new FIFA – although German stadiums are not in high demand internationally.
FIFA 21 even lets you build your own stadiums.
No license of the Bayern stadium in sight
What about the Allianz Arena? Last year, the Bayern stadium was already missing, and so far, it is still completely unclear whether you can expect the Munich venue this year. FC Bayern Munich had a long-standing contract with FIFA (FIFA 17 – 19), but since then the German record champions have been moving more towards their competitor Pro Evolution Soccer (PES).
Although there is currently no information on how closely FC Bayern is collaborating with PES developer Konami this season, the young right-back Alphonso Davies will be featured on the cover, so one can at least assume a loose partnership. However, it might be close enough to leave the Allianz Arena out of FIFA 21 again. In addition to the poor ratings, it will probably be a tough FIFA year for Bayern fans.
However, at least the stadium issue may not weigh as heavily for FUT players. Because with FIFA 21 you can create your own stadium for the first time and play on it. The better you become, the more extensive your options become, and you might quickly forget in Ultimate Team that the license is missing again this year.
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The PS5 event on 16.09., that is today, is very exciting for many. Because itis expected that Sony will finally reveal the release date and especially the price of the PlayStation 5. Our author Sven Galitzki asks: Is it really that crucial for you?
What is the PS5 presentation about today? Today, on September 16th, Sony is holding an event focused on the next-gen console. In this PS5 livestream, primarily launch titles for the PlayStation 5 and games that will come out later will be presented or explored in more detail.
But many suspect and hope that Sony will also reveal the official price and the exact release date of the PS5 there. There is also hope for news regarding the pre-ordering of the PS5.
This refers to the time of November/December, as both months are marked by important holidays in the USA: Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Moreover, it can be assumed that Sony will keep its PS5 release close to the launch of the new Xbox generation. The two new Xbox consoles can already be pre-ordered starting September 22nd and are set to be released on November 10th.
For me, it’s not the price of the PS5 that matters in the end. And for you?
Why get worked up? For weeks and months, for many fans, players, and interested parties, it feels like everything revolves around the price of the new PlayStation 5. What will the PS5 without a disc drive cost? And what will you likely have to pay for the version with a disc?
Hardly a day goes by without heated speculation, new leaks, expert opinions, or analyst predictions.
And tonight, it could actually happen. Because if you think logically, the chances are quite good that Sony will indeed reveal the eagerly anticipated information about the price and release date of the PS5 today.
Because Microsoft has laid the groundwork and wants to get started soon. If Sony hasn’t addressed these important aspects by then, some undecided customers might run into the open arms of the competition.
But all this talk about the price leaves me cold. Because I have already made my decision. And the price, as long as it remains consistent with previous patterns, has not been a significant factor in my choice of my next console.
PS5 vs. Xbox Series X – This is what matters to me: Whether Xbox Series X or PS5 – both consoles sound quite interesting, have their advantages and also their fans.
What I’ve increasingly noticed lately: Although it seems that many are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the PS5 price (including many of my friends), for hardly anyone in my circle who wants to acquire the PS5 or is still torn between it and the new Xbox, the final price of the new Sony console is really relevant.
Other factors are more decisive. But why?
On one hand, the price difference between the new Sony and Microsoft consoles is not expected to be significant. Even if Sony cannot entirely match the prices of MS or even intends to undercut them, the differences are likely not to exceed 100€. Thus, the prices are expected to remain within the familiar range that console players already know and accept.
As for hardware, Microsoft has a slight edge on paper with the Xbox Series X, but numerous experts agree that the difference is not all that substantial in the end. Here too, for many who already own a console, factors like exclusive titles, the feel (form of the controller), or additional offers like the Game Pass are more relevant.
For someone (like me) who has been on PlayStation for years, has amassed many friends and play buddies there, and also possesses a lot of digital content – these factors are likely to outweigh the final price. As long as I don’t have to pay 800€ for a PlayStation 5 while I can get an Xbox Series X for 499€, I don’t need to think long.
Only for new customers could the price turn out to be a decisive factor, although here too, the consoles, despite having nearly comparable performance, pursue somewhat different philosophies, which in my opinion are likely to be more decisive.
I have long decided on the PS5
Is the price of the PS5 really that important to you? I have already made my decision for the PS5. That does not mean that one next-gen console is better than the other or not – I also find the Xbox Series X great.
But in my opinion, and based on experience in my personal environment, for someone who already owns a console and knows what it means to acquire a new console, primarily other factors are more decisive than the price. So it is for me as well.
Because a price around 500€ will hardly surprise anyone, while other things like a digital game collection, specific exclusive titles, backward compatibility, or the friend circle should not be underestimated when it comes to choosing the next console. For these reasons, I decided quite quickly for Sony.
Participate in our survey: But how do you see the whole thing – as a loyal Sony player or as a newcomer in the console sector? Is the final price of the PS5 really that decisive for you? Can you understand why so many are eagerly awaiting the price announcement? Keep in mind, you only have one vote:
Thank you very much for your time and participation. By the way, feel free to share your opinion with us in the comments.
Fortnite enhances graphics on PC. Those who own one of Nvidia’s top graphics cards will experience this starting from September 17, 2020. Raytracing provides more beautiful lights and shadows.
What’s happening in Fortnite? A graphics update is coming for Fortnite, but it is only aimed at certain players and not everyone.
On September 17, Nvidia will release a series of graphics improvements that focus mainly on real-time raytracing.
What is Raytracing? The raytracing technology aims to depict light and shadow in scenes particularly realistically. The technology behind it is essentially an algorithm that can track the path of light. This makes it possible to represent how light interacts with digital objects. Raytracing is already being used in many new games.
Real-time raytracing is one of the most important features of Nvidia’s new RTX cards and also the upcoming new graphics cards from AMD.
Raytracing in Fortnite – What does it look like?
How does this affect Fortnite? New features include “ray traced reflections”. So when you look at a reflective glass, you should be able to see what’s happening behind you. In addition, shadows and light effects are supposed to be represented much more realistically and in greater detail in the game.
The RTX upgrade will ensure that the Fortnite world appears in a “better environment” in 3 different categories. These categories are:
Shadows (small and large objects cast more natural shadows)
Reflection (objects like windows show real reflections and not pre-rendered images)
Lighting (provides natural lighting for the times of day, even when these change during a match)
Fortnite will support Nvidia’s “DLSS 2.0” feature. This increases the FPS while raytracing effects are active.
In this YouTube video from Nvidia GeForce, you can already get an impression of the special reflections that will await you in Fortnite with the feature.
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Special map for testing: Nvidia created a custom map called RTX Treasure Run. The map was created with members of Fortnite’s creative community. You embark on a treasure hunt on the map and experience through effects and environments the many new impressions that raytracing is supposed to bring you.
How can you use it? To see the new effects in the game, you need to have a compatible graphics card installed in your system. It must support real-time raytracing. This includes Nvidia graphics cards of the “RTX” type, from GeForce 2060 to GeForce 2080 Ti.
If you want to upgrade your computer in the future, like with an RTX 3080, it will also support the better graphics. All previously announced graphics cards of the 3000 series, the 3070, 3080, and 3090, utilize this improved graphics.
Recently, another option was introduced to make Fortnite more beautiful. But shortly after, serious problems occurred. Because Fortnite suddenly became uglier than planned for PS4 players. Thus, Epic Games had to remove the new feature after just four days.
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In MMORPGs, players often take on three roles: Damage Dealer, Tank, and Healer. This is referred to as the “Holy Trinity.” Where does this come from, and is it still relevant today?
What exactly is the “Holy Trinity”? Basically, the classes in an MMORPG are divided into three areas. These include Damage Dealers (those who deal a lot of damage), Healers, who heal and buff the group, and Tanks, who draw damage onto themselves and protect others.
Damage Dealers are usually wizards or assassins, but generally have little self-protection.
Healers are typically clerics, who also should not fight on the front lines.
Tanks are often warriors who attract enemies with strong armor and lots of hit points.
The Holy Trinity system comes from tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons.
A well-established system
Where do these roles come from? Even in the early days of tabletop role-playing games, players created their heroes from different classes.
In the original Dungeons & Dragons from 1974, there were initially only 3 classes:
The Cleric
the Fighting Man
the Magic-User
Only with an expansion did the Thief become the fourth class. Later, various subclasses followed, such as paladins, which mixed roles like warriors and clerics.
From the three main classes, the roles emerged that players took in the adventures. The cleric was there to heal and support others, the fighter protected the group and drew the monsters’ attention, while the magic users dealt damage from the rear ranks with fireballs or lightning.
And this is exactly how the Holy Trinity system of MMORPGs evolved.
Why do these roles exist? Role-playing games have always been very tactical. This was evident even in the first Dungeons & Dragons. Fights were usually fought on game boards similar to strategic board games.
The position of heroes and enemies played an important role. For example, in the distance between figures – or when a character or an enemy could be attacked from behind, which granted damage bonuses.
Therefore, the player group had to think of good tactics. And that’s where the classes, or roles, came into play.
Fighters on the front lines
Mages in the back
Clerics flexibly healing
Each player chose the role they enjoyed the most and which suited them well. Thus, the classes were played out. Everyone was in their role – a role-playing game indeed.
This system has proven itself and is still often used in modern tabletop RPGs. Computer games have adopted this too. In single-player RPGs with a party, it is essential to assign roles to characters and play them tactically. In MMORPGs, players take on the individual parts.
The MMORPG Everquest Next wanted to eliminate Tank, Healer, and DD roles.
Times are changing
Is the system still modern today? Not every MMORPG relies on the Holy Trinity system. Even Ultima Online demonstrated in 1997 as essentially the first MMORPG ever that there are other possibilities. For example, developing one’s hero freely based on skills, allowing for more flexibility regarding their role.
Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) aimed to move away from this rigid role system with the never-released Everquest Next. While Everquest 1 adopted the classic system and offered the Holy Trinity roles, Everquest Next was supposed to introduce something new. This was partly because the developers wanted to improve the AI of opponents so much that a Tank would no longer make sense. The monsters would not be distracted or drawn to him.
SOE wanted to create a more flexible, exciting system where players wouldn’t just become heal-bots or damage absorbers or wizards who mindlessly performed their skill rotation until the battle was finally over. The fights were intended to be more dynamic with enemies that behaved more intelligently. However, this did not come to fruition. SOE halted the development of Everquest Next in 2016.
This demonstrates that there are other ways to play a character in an MMORPG without being forced into rigid roles. These rigid roles can sometimes lead to a character not being developed or expressed in the way one had initially envisioned.
Sometimes, one of the three roles might not fit one’s playstyle at all, or as a solo player, it can be extremely difficult to portray a cleric. On the other hand, as a Tank, it is much easier to progress alone.
The Holy Trinity system thus has its disadvantages and is not perfectly suited for every game and play style.
Guild Wars 2 relies on a soft Trinity system, essentially a kind of “hidden Holy Trinity.”
Classic remains popular
Still, the system remains popular. Guild Wars 2, for example, initially also did not want to have a Holy Trinity but has since effectively adopted it. The soft-trinity system of GW2 allows you to choose exciting professions, but they ultimately fall into the same patterns. Essentially, any class can be a healer, tank, or DD. However, this is not overtly presented.
Especially those who play MMORPGs very ambitiously and want to proceed as efficiently as possible see advantages in the Holy Trinity system:
Roles are defined, everyone knows what to do.
Leaders can rely on individual players to develop their classes effectively.
It is possible to plan tactics well.
It is a tested and reliable system.
These points ensure that a player group can very effectively complete a raid, for example.
Even game developers benefit from the Holy Trinity system: Game developers have the opportunity to design their MMORPGs much more easily, especially regarding battles. These are designed with the Holy Trinity in mind. There are specific locations on the battlefield during a boss fight where the DDs can stand and deal damage. Bosses can be temporarily distracted by Tanks.
Moreover, this system increases replayability. Those who have played a Tank for a long time may want to start anew as a healer or damage dealer and see how the MMORPG feels then.
The Holy Trinity system thus has a long tradition. And even if it doesn’t fit every game, it still has advantages that players and developers appreciate today.
What do you think? Do you like the Holy Trinity system, or do you think it’s now outdated?
As in every year, a demo will also be released before the launch of FIFA 21 in 2020. MeinMMO author Julian Schröder reveals what he expects from the free trial version.
Update, September 22: EA Sports has decided not to release a demo for FIFA 21. This also makes it clear that there will be no way to get a preview of the game outside of EA Play – which leads to some skepticism among some FIFA players.
When will the demo be released? We do not yet have an exact release date for the FIFA 21 demo. However, based on experiences from previous years, we can make a good estimate of when the demo should be released in 2020.
September 25, 2020, seems to be the most plausible date for the FIFA 21 demo, two weeks before the release.
What content does the demo offer? Just like the release date, the exact content of the demo is also not yet known. However, we will keep you updated and report as soon as there is any news about the demo:
If things go as they did last year, we can look forward to the kickoff mode as well as a VOLTA mode.
This is what I want to play in the FIFA 21 demo
A FIFA demo is always a great opportunity to see how the new FIFA feels and what gameplay innovations there are.
However, the demo can also be wonderfully used to check whether the annoyances of the predecessor are finally a thing of the past. Therefore, I hope that the demo offers the following:
The demo should show that headers are strong again
This is what I wish for: How many headed goals I scored in FIFA 20, I could probably count on both hands. Because one thing is certain: it wasn’t many.
In FIFA 20, crosses were virtually useless
Only passing combinations to the penalty area led to success
That’s why I hope to see an improvement in the FIFA 21 demo. I wish to finally be able to deliver crosses that are rewarded with beautiful headed goals. Because it was already unrealistic that even heading monsters like Cristiano Ronaldo could hardly score with headers in FIFA 20.
The demo must impress me with the new “Creative Runs”
This is what I wish for: A new gameplay feature that EA has heavily promoted is the new “Creative Runs”. Here we should have more control over the runs of our teammates and essentially control two players simultaneously.
The Creative Runs should offer more variety in the attack
I hope that this feature improves my playing style and is not too complicated.
Because if I already notice in the demo that this new feature leads to more goals, then I would be even more excited to perfect it in the final game.
The demo must prove that VOLTA is worth my time
This is what I wish for: I only tried VOLTA last year, like many other players, and then left it aside. However, the street mode has the potential to be really cool. And EA promises some innovations for FIFA 21 and particularly the new VOLTA co-op mode sounds really exciting.
However, I mainly need better VOLTA gameplay to enjoy the street mode of FIFA 21. In FIFA 20, the gameplay was somewhat clunky in many places. For example, it was incredibly hard to hit the small goals or to dribble really precisely.
Therefore, I wish for VOLTA in FIFA 21 that exactly these criticisms are addressed, and the demo makes me want VOLTA even more. Because playing the VOLTA mode online with friends, similar to Pro Clubs, already sounds really cool.
What do you wish for in the FIFA 21 demo? Are you looking forward to the innovations of the new FIFA installment? We have summarized all previously official information about the game in our overview of FIFA 21 for you.
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With the Razer Kishi, manufacturer Razer has introduced a controller for smartphones that is slim and ergonomic. Finally, you no longer have to carry around a bulky controller. Until now, Switch users had the ergonomic advantage.
What kind of controller is this? Razer has introduced the Kishi, a controller that looks like the Joy-Con controllers of the Nintendo Switch.
As a smartphone gamer, you could hardly suppress the envious glances at Switch users, as gaming looks much more elegant and precise on the Switch compared to pulling out your smartphone and a large controller.
Update September 16, 2020: We have updated the article to include supported games and a link for further reading.
Mobile with claw? It works, but it is cumbersome and bulky. Image source: reddit.com
Also cumbersome: You always have to carry your heavy controller for gaming. With the Razer Kishi, this issue is eliminated, as you can simply slide the device together and safely store it.
What the controller can do: Razer offers you with the Kishi the well-known design that you are familiar with from the Xbox controller. This includes two thumbsticks, the XYAB buttons, and a directional pad.
Razer also focuses on a particularly ergonomic fit so that your hands do not hurt while gaming. Additionally, the manufacturer promises that the latencies will be particularly low. The analog sticks are also clickable.
The controller is pulled apart, and then the smartphone is inserted in between. The connection with the smartphone occurs physically via USB-C (Android) or Lightning (iOS). The controller does not work wirelessly via Bluetooth.
However, it does not require a battery, as it draws power directly from the smartphone’s battery.
The controller is pulled apart, and the smartphone is placed in the middle. The smartphone can also continue to be charged.
Which devices are supported? The following devices are supported by the Razer Kishi.
Devices that have a certain size are also supported. Razer specifies the following dimensions: 145.3 – 163.7 mm (width) x 68.8 – 78.1 mm (depth) x 7 – 8.8 mm (height)
Your device must support at least Android 8.0 Oreo or higher
Supported iOS devices: iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone X/XR/XS/XS Max, iPhone 6+, 6s+, 7+, and 8+
Your device must support at least iOS 9 or higher
What else should my smartphone be able to do? It is also important that your smartphone supports USB-C, because that is how you connect the controller to the device. If your device fits in size but does not have a USB-C port, then the Razer Kishi will not work with your device.
For the iPhone, the Lightning port is used. Here you have a slightly larger selection of devices.
Which games are supported by the controller? The universal gaming controller from Razer supports many games from the official Google Play Store. These include, among others
Fortnite
or Black Desert Mobile
Additionally, all games from Game Pass that you can play via cloud gaming on the Android smartphone are supported. Currently, there are about 170 games. These include high-profile titles such as
The official list of games that support cloud gaming can be found directly at Microsoft.
Additionally, MMOs such as Destiny 2 (from September 22) are available via cloud gaming on smartphones. We have presented 10 MMOs that are particularly worthwhile on MeinMMO:
Razer Kishi offers Switch ergonomics for smartphones
Who is the controller suitable for? So if you have been gaming Fortnite, CoD Mobile, and others on your smartphone but were hesitant to pull out your controller on the subway, Razer now offers you the perfect accessory for mobile gaming.
This way, the smartphone can also be used easily, for example, with Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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More good controllers on MeinMMO: Are you looking for other good controllers that you can connect to your smartphone as well as your PC and Xbox? In our article the best controllers for PC and Xbox 2020, we tell you why these are the best for gaming.
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A player achieved a killstreak of 5 consecutive kills in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Nothing special, really – except that he did it with a drum set. Quite embarrassing for those who were caught by it.
Who is the sniper? The Canadian streamer DeanoBeano has recently made a name for himself, as a million players celebrated his sniper kill. There he first showed how he plays Modern Warfare with a drum set as a controller.
Now he’s outdone himself: In a new clip, he eliminated five opponents in succession, who apparently didn’t pay any attention to what was happening around them. He would have even unlocked one of the coveted killstreaks if he hadn’t used the specialist mode. The opponents almost walked into his crosshairs, as DeanoBeano shows in the clip on reddit:
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This time there were only “27,400” upvotes, but the video is likely to have been played significantly more often, even if perhaps not a million times.
Kills with the drum set – Embarrassing for opponents
How complicated the kills are: As seen in the clip, controlling with the drum set is not that easy. DeanoBeano has to carefully tap on the drums to move his crosshair. The shots then come by hitting the cymbals.
“At first it wasn’t easy to control, but after playing for a while, I finally got the hang of it,” he explains in a video on YouTube:
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This kind of embarrassing situation could easily be avoided. On the map Vacant, where the kills took place, his victims could have easily reacted by paying attention to the popular sniper spot or not just running blindly into the hall.
However, they ran to the same position that DeanoBeano had in his sights one after the other and didn’t react to what happened to their predecessors. A little more awareness of the surroundings would have likely prevented the spectacular scene.
For those who find the fiddling with PS4, Xbox One, and PC too much with all the different input devices, they might soon be able to play the popular battle royale on the go, without drums. Activision is planning a mobile version of CoD Warzone.
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Actually, you receive a juicy bounty when you kill NPCs in the cities of Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR 2). However, killing a certain man comes without legal consequences.
But you need to be careful where you kill people. If an NPC insults you in one of the cities and you punch or shoot him, a bounty is immediately placed on you and the city police will be after you.
There is an exception for an NPC named Norris Forsythe in Saint Denis. An avowed racist stands there and speaks positively about things with a clear racist background. He wants to “save the white race” and mocks that “children are submissive to apes”.
The remarkable thing is: The police are not interested in whether you beat him up or even shoot him. Even if law enforcement officers are standing right beside him, they literally look away and pretend as if nothing happened.
This is what it looks like when you kill the racist in RDR 2
This is the reaction: The topic gained traction on reddit recently. Player BergTheVoice posted a 27-second clip in the community and received over 20,000 upvotes after 18 hours. He claims that he only noticed he could kill the racist in Saint Denis without receiving a bounty on his third playthrough.
In the video, he demonstrates this:
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At the end of the clip, you see the lawman in a blue coat standing right at the scene but not reacting negatively. The cowboy even engages in small talk with him and is then allowed to simply walk away. No penalties are given.
How do players deal with him? In the comments on reddit, you can read about more methods players use to have “fun” with the racist. After all, they can do whatever they want with him. And there are no consequences. Well, almost never.
“I tie him up, throw him on my horse, ride into the swamp, and leave him there with bait on him. Then I watch the alligators eat their treat”
“He is the perfect guy for challenges where you need to drag people behind your horse with a lasso. Just remember to be near alligators”
“When I killed him, I received a bounty because I accidentally destroyed the window behind him”
“You can really stress him out. Hit him so he runs away, then follow him everywhere”
“The first time I killed him, I used a tomahawk and split his face in two”
In the embedded video, you see a brutal murder of this NPC in combination with a train:
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This is why it is controversial: The clip and the comments are sensitive and seem to glorify violence. Because apparently, the NPC’s life is being taken here in a sadistic manner and people enjoy it.
In the comments on reddit, some also said: It doesn’t feel right. They felt uncomfortable watching the clip.
However, the comments were downvoted by other users, so they are no longer prominently displayed.
On reddit, the comments on the clip were closed after a few hours: The discussion had run its course, it was said.
The moderators made it clear that they would leave the clip up, even though there were apparently complaints against it: “To all those who are deeply disturbed and emotionally hurt by killing a racist in a game where you regularly kill people. Too bad, so sad.”
They explain that they will not delete the clip despite the reports and messages sent to the mods.
What do we know about the racist?
Who is the guy? The man with the mustache calls himself Norris Forsythe. He is a supporter of “eugenics.”
What is eugenics? It is the application of theoretical concepts or findings of human genetics to population and health policy or the gene pool of a population, with the aim of increasing the proportion of positively evaluated hereditary traits (positive eugenics) and reducing negatively evaluated hereditary traits (negative eugenics). It could be compared to the “racial hygiene” from National Socialism. (via Wikipedia)
The term eugenics features the idea of genetic improvement and the capability of humans for self-improvement, but leaves open the question of whether this is enforced voluntarily, through individual choices, through state encouragement for voluntary subordination, or through state coercion. The use of the term for the measures of hereditary and racial hygiene during National Socialism, along with the associated state coercion, has given the term a largely negative connotation today, especially in Germany. Eugenics motives in political activities or eugenic goals of measures are rejected. The qualification of a measure as eugenic is regarded as criticism. In other European countries, including the USA, this understanding of the term is not as negatively pronounced. However, the term is considered outdated and is increasingly being replaced by the more technically precise terms such as genetic enhancement engineering and germline intervention. (via Gedenkort-t4.eu)
Regarding eugenics, Norris Forsythe also distributes flyers in Saint Denis. When you interact with him as a player, your character explains to Forsythe that there are good and bad people, and that it has nothing to do with race.
Forsythe then repeatedly refers to the cowboy as an idiot.
Hearthstone has activated a new feature that is also interesting for WoW players. You can now experience the background story of Jaina Proudmoore.
A new game mode has been active in Hearthstone since yesterday (15.09.). In the “Book of Heroes,” you can replay some stories about great characters from Azeroth. The first one features Lady Jaina Proudmoore and provides a small glimpse into her background story.
Why is this worthwhile for WoW players? In World of Warcraft, the storyline of most characters has progressed quite a bit. While most players know roughly who Jaina is, her background story is hard to uncover in the game. That’s frustrating since Jaina plays a larger role in the recent history of Battle for Azeroth.
The fight against Archimonde – one of the biggest battles in which Jaina participated.
But how did she actually become the mage who now shapes the fate of the world? For those who don’t want to play through Warcraft 3 and the entire WoW story, you can now check out a rather amusing summary in Hearthstone.
How can you play this? Simply start Hearthstone, select “Solo Adventure,” and then “Book of Heroes.” You will then experience 8 battles that highlight the key moments of Jaina’s life and learn how she became one of the most powerful mages of Azeroth.
With each victory, your hero power changes, and you learn a bit more about how the events have shaped Jaina.
Quite serious, despite Hearthstone: Although the stories in Hearthstone are usually a bit more absurd and humorous than they are in Warcraft, this does not seem to be the case with the “Book of Heroes.” The eight selected moments from Jaina’s life are well-chosen and explain how she became the character she is today (at least in Hearthstone). Key events include:
The meeting with Archmage Antonidas to become his student
An encounter with Kael’thas, who was in love with Jaina
The argument with Arthas over the purification of Stratholme
The attack by Garrosh on Jaina’s city Theramore
The purification of Dalaran and the battle against Aethas Sunreaver
The attack on Theramore – many other characters speak there.
Even though the encounters – due to the nature of Hearthstone – of course cannot come with endless lines of dialogue, the battles are interestingly designed. They offer a good insight into the events that have shaped Jaina’s character and show how her views came to be in the current expansion “Battle for Azeroth.”
Since the adventure is free and you don’t need any cards to play it, the experience is also worthwhile for players who usually have little to do with Hearthstone.
In the coming months, the other 9 heroes will also be provided with stories and adventures. We will remind you when that happens.
The FIFA 21 release is coming soon. How can you play early? Here you will find all the information about early access and earlier start dates.
When will FIFA 21 be released? FIFA 21 officially releases on Friday, October 09, 2020, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. However, there are various ways to play the game before the official release of the standard version. We show you the options here in an overview.
Play FIFA 21 first – with EA Play
When does FIFA 21 start on EA Play? Those who are members of EA Play can play FIFA 21 starting October 01. This gives EA Play members the chance to start 8 days before the release.
EA Play members can send Mbappé onto the pitch first
EA Play members get access to a 10-hour early access trial version of FIFA 21. After the 10 hours are up, players can continue playing at the official release. All progress will carry over to the full version. EA Play is available on PS4, Xbox One, Origin, and Steam.
An alternative is the premium service EA Play Pro. There, the early access games are usually available indefinitely and not just limited to 10 hours. However, EA Play Pro is currently only available through Origin and thus not an option for console players. EA Play will soon also be included in Xbox Game Pass.
EA Play Pro typically offers unlimited early access Source: EA/Origin
Early access to FIFA 21 – with Champions and Ultimate Edition
How to get FIFA 21 three days early: The second option to play FIFA 21 earlier is the Champions and Ultimate Edition of FIFA 21. Both versions are more expensive than the standard edition but offer 3 days of early access. They start on October 06 and are fully playable then.
These are the 3 versions in FIFA 21
Both versions offer different advantages. Here you will find an overview of the FIFA 21 editions, including prices and all bonuses.
What about the FIFA 21 demo?
When does the FIFA 21 demo come out? This year, there will actually be no demo for FIFA 21. As a result, the options mentioned above are currently the only ways to play FIFA 21 early.
The popular Twitch streamer Sebastian “Forsen” Fors (29) was banned from the streaming platform for a week. However, he was back after a day. Forsen claims he is totally innocent. The ban was due to his thick Swedish accent.
This is the ban: Forsen was banned from Twitch on September 10. No one really knew why.
On reddit, his fans had fun trolling people who asked about the reason for the ban. Forsen’s community is considered one of the most trolling communities on Twitch. They just love to mess with people. That’s their thing.
Forsen is a Swedish niche streamer who started with Starcraft and Hearthstone, but somehow his channel has shaped Twitch culture like few others. His community is legendary creative and can really annoy other streamers, as Dr Disrespect noticed. Some legendary emotes originated from Forsen’s channel. It’s not always rational there.
In any case, it was unclear for a long time what was behind the ban. Forsen had already been suspended from Twitch in May for insulting Russians in Valorant. It seemed that Twitch had him in their sights and that it could be serious.
However, after a day the ban was over and Forsen was back on air.
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This is what Forsen says about the ban: Back live on Twitch, Forsen was able to clarify the ban. He said Twitch had banned him for a week for “hate speech”. Apparently it was about a clip:
In the clip, Forsen said in English “Fäääk it” – he meant that as “Fuck it”, which means “Forget it”
Twitch heard “Faggot” here – that’s an English insult that offends homosexuals, and falls under the regulation for “hate speech”. For this, one gets banned.
Forsen attributed the misunderstanding to his “silly Swedish accent”
Forsen says about the ban:
“I was banned for hate speech for seven days. Twitch should be banned for making fun of my Swedish accent in a hateful way!”
Forsen
Forsen does not understand how the ban came about. It’s not just one person listening and deciding, but a whole group of moderators checks it when a big streamer is banned.
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It has happened in the past that a streamer was banned from Twitch for a bad word they did not say. With “Faggot” and “Fuck It” it seems likely to have misheard something.
But there was a complex case with the LoL streamer TF Blade in 2019. The streamer slurred the word “Idiots” so badly that Twitch understood something completely different and banned him.
“Naga” is a dangerous word on Twitch.
Especially dangerous are proper names in MMOs that are close to known insults. Anything with “N” and “A” is extremely dangerous, as one can imagine.
However, such similarities in words are also misused, and hateful language is indeed employed with the “code”:
A pro team from the Call of Duty League is playing a tournament in Warzone and shared some motivational words at the beginning of Season 6 for Modern Warfare. It seems the team overlooked the fact that there has been no official statement regarding the next season.
When does the new season start? According to the Pro team “Minnesota RØKKR”, Season 6 is set to start at the end of this month. It should kick off around September 29.
The start of a new season in Call of Duty follows an unwritten rule. When the Battle Pass for Modern Warfare & Warzone expires, the next season usually starts shortly after – however, there have been few official announcements about it, often just before the end of the previous season.
What does the leak look like? On Twitter, the US team shared a picture of their substantial prize pool. It is said to amount to a total of $100,000, and it is called “RØKKR Royale”:
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They wrote: “Celebrate the start of CoD Season 6 with some of your favorite streamers, CDL pros, and more, in our $100,000 tournament starting on September 29.”
How likely is that? It is not 100% certain. There could still be delays, or the season might start right after the end of Season 5, which ends on September 28.
However, due to the release of CoD Black Ops Cold War, there were doubts about whether there would even be a joint Season 6 for the combination of Modern Warfare and Warzone. Those doubts now seem to be cleared. CDL teams are working closely with CoD, and such a statement carries some weight.
But what processes are behind this is not exactly clear. It is unlikely but possible that the author of the tweet simply assumed that the new season would start at the end of September without thinking much about it. If so, the team should reconsider this aspect urgently.
What’s coming with the new season? There is already some exciting information about the next content period. Especially for Warzone, the leaked new modes sound promising:
For the multiplayer of Modern Warfare, very little information has leaked so far. A new Battle Pass with the usual contents and new maps is expected. Only for the weapons is there already a preview, as three firearms have been found in the data that are more or less ready. If you want all the information about the new season, you can find our big special on Season 6 here.
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What’s inside? The box will again contain 3 Remote Raid Passes. These normally cost 250 coins, but for the package, you only need to spend one coin again.
Raid Pass Box will only be in the shop for a short time
This is what has been said over time: The Raid Pass Box will appear on September 21 at 10:00 PM German time. That’s next Monday. However, the box will only be available until September 29 at 10:00 PM German time.
So, in order to pick up the next box, you need to have used up some of the Remote Raid Passes. You can only carry 5 of them at the same time. Therefore, to pick up the new box, you should have a maximum of 2 in your inventory beforehand.
Is the box worth it? Remote Raid Passes are always a worthwhile gift. After all, you can casually participate in any raid from the comfort of your sofa. Currently, you can use them, for example, to battle Mega Evolutions and thereby collect important Mega Energy.
How is the gift received? On one hand, trainers are happy about this now third gift of this kind. On the other hand, there are also snarky comments. These gifts are being traced back to the Mega Raids, which are currently not very well received.
The reddit user Lord_Emperor says: “Wow, Mega Raids must really be flopping if they are now trying to push the numbers up like this.”
User Malong13 writes: “We appreciate this, but Mega Evolutions still need a change.”
The tensions between trainers and Niantic regarding Mega Evolutions are still high. Nevertheless, the renewed gift is well received.
Perhaps the introduction of Mega Pidgeot will change something regarding Mega Evolutions. We have looked into the stats and usability of Mega Pidgeot for you.
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