In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare a player performed an absurd stunt with a knife. He threw the blade to dizzying heights and accurately hit the opponent’s head. It is not even certain whether the stunt was intentional.
What happened? A player and reddit user named TruceBrian performed an extreme stunt with a throwing knife in CoD Modern Warfare. He was in a custom match in Free-For-All mode and wanted to take out a few bots to improve his skills.
He was primarily using the knife and taking out opponents with it. To spectacularly finish one of his opponents, he threw the knife high into the air.
The blade flew across the map and TruceBrian followed the knife. It seemed as if he had thrown it accidentally. In fact, just at that moment an opponent came down the alley, and somehow TruceBrian still had hope that the knife could do something.
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Here’s how it went on: But instead of disappearing somewhere in the foliage uselessly and ineffectively, the knife came crashing down like a punishing lightning bolt from the gods and audibly struck the bot’s head. He immediately died and probably wondered what the hell had just happened. A similarly insane knife stunt has been done by a player before.
Fans celebrate knife kill: On reddit, where TruceBrian published the clip of his great achievement, the post was well received. At the time of this article (September 14, 2020), the post had over 22,000 upvotes. In 245 comments, the action was praised.
For example, SnottyGoblin simply wrote “Beautiful”. User TheBigDIDD admitted to having watched it for 5 hours and Psy343 simply said, “Wow, that guy is really lucky!”
Another user named Frengerr, on the other hand, claims that there is a kind of “magnet effect” with the knife, which causes it to fly accurately towards opponents. Thus, such a throw wouldn’t really be that spectacular in the end.
But no matter whether the kill was due to a secret knife mechanic or pure luck: the action looks very cool and makes TruceBrian’s victory truly legendary. Insane stunts and kills are nothing new in Call of Duty. For instance, a player took out a rocket in mid-air with an excellent sniper shot.
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The riddle of the cat Jenafur in World of Warcraft was finally solved after a year. We reveal how to get the hidden pet.
Most of the major riddles in World of Warcraft have been solved within a few weeks of implementation. But one riddle lasted nearly a year – the cat Jenafur. On the night of September 14, the “Secret Finding” Discord finally managed to solve the riddle. We will reveal the steps that will transfer Jenafur to your possession.
Step 1: Visit Amara
First, travel to Ashenvale and seek out the NPC Amara Moonshadow. She is a somewhat pale night elf that you can find at the coordinates 17 / 49. She stands in a small shelter, northwest of the Shrine of Aessina.
Talk to Amara and select her dialogue option. That’s it for this step.
Step 2: Off to Elwynn
Next, travel to the Elwynn Forest, to the crazy cat lady Donni Anthania. She is located at the coordinates 44 / 53 in her house, surrounded by countless cats. On the floor to the right, in front of the large cupboard, there is a small food bowl. Interact with this and you’ll have completed this step as well.
Step 3: Treats in Karazhan
The last step of the riddle leads to Karazhan, but to the new version from Legion. You need to gather a total of 8 items in Karazhan, namely different types of meat scattered throughout the dungeon. It’s best to clear all enemies up to the Virtuous Maid and Moroes so that you can quickly collect everything.
2x Juicy Leg
2x Fish Pieces
2x Flank Steak
1x Dripping Ribs
1x Meaty Snack
You only have a little time for this. The items remain in your inventory for exactly 5 minutes before they dissolve. So you need to collect all the items quickly and return to the opera hall afterwards.
The exact locations of the items can be found in this image:
Especially the 7th item is tricky – it is hidden behind a large chair.
Note that you only need the eight marked items. There are more foods in Karazhan, but you do not need to use those.
After that, return to the opera hall. Rotate the camera so that you can look down on the action. You now have little time left to correctly arrange the eight items in the room. It is important to place the items on the correct “floor plates”. Start from left to right, so the correct order is:
Juicy Leg – Flank Steak – Fish Pieces – Meaty Snack – Flank Steak – Dripping Ribs – Juicy Leg – Fish Pieces
Start from left to right.
If you place the items in the correct order, a little melody will play, and the cat Jenafur will appear on the ground. Now you just need to click on her, and the cat will find its way into your inventory!
Jenafur has creepy sayings: Jenafur has apparently mutated quite a bit due to the Void. Not only does she look creepy with her tentacles, but she also has a few concerning whisper messages that she occasionally delivers to the player. She says:
Your flesh smells delicious.
Only blood can quench my thirst.
Your eyes look tasty.
Feed me souls.
It’s also pretty creepy if you click on her multiple times. Her sounds are really, really dark…
If you enjoy participating in a not-so-fair PvP against players of an MMORPG, then perhaps Mortal Online 2 is for you. For 39 dollars, you can participate in the new Alpha.
What is Mortal Online 2? Mortal Online 2 is the sequel to the hardcore MMORPG Mortal Online, released in 2010. In Mortal Online, PvP battles are at the forefront, aimed at those who want as few rules as possible.
Therefore, Mortal Online 1 has the reputation of promoting ganking, which means constantly attacking weaker players, and player killing, making it one of the “unfairest” MMORPGs. Yet, this is exactly what appeals to fans of this genre.
Mortal Online 2 is fundamentally based on the same gameplay principle but aims to enhance it with more PvE, greater accessibility for new players, and more rules. This means that anyone who attacks and eliminates another player without reason is considered a murderer and faces certain disadvantages, which the developers are still working on.
It is played on a single server to facilitate large-scale battles and territorial wars.
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This video shows the alpha version of the MMORPG Mortal Online 2.
Prove yourself in the PvP of Mortal Online 2
Who is Mortal Online 2 for? The MMORPG is clearly aimed at PvP fans. You should expect things to get quite intense in the game world. PvE is more important than in Mortal Online 1, but the focus remains on PvP.
If you enjoy PvP and believe you are good at it, then Mortal Online could be for you. If you need fairness or only engage in PvP casually, then you should look for another game.
How to get involved: The developers have expanded the Alpha and are inviting more players. If you want to participate, you need to purchase access. This can be found on the official website. There, you must donate at least 39 dollars to obtain an alpha key. However, the access is limited, and those who want to join need to hurry.
The MMORPG Mortal Online 2 focuses on PvP battles.
What does the alpha test offer? The developers of Mortal Online 2 primarily want to test the server. There have already been complaints from players in the USA. Since the server is located in Europe, players from the USA experience poor performance. The developers wish to optimize the servers now but need more participants for a stress test.
What comes after the alpha? A beta is planned for the end of 2020. No exact date is available yet. You can already register for the beta on the official website of Mortal Online 2. With a bit of luck, you will be selected.
In addition, an early access phase via Steam is planned. However, this currently does not have a start date. The release of the MMORPG is not expected before 2021.
What do you think of Mortal Online 2? Is it an MMORPG for you? Do you want to check out the alpha?
Players have been puzzling over a riddle in World of Warcraft since September 2019. It involves the cat Jenafur, a seemingly corrupted kitten from the Void that you can earn as a pet. After many months of puzzling and even tips from Blizzard themselves, players have now figured out how to get Jenafur.
How do I get Jenafur? Basically, it is quite simple, and you just need to follow a few steps:
talk to the NPC Amara Lunastern in the Ashenvale (Coordinates: 17/49)
go to the house of the crazy cat lady in Elwynn (Coordinates: 44/53) and interact with an empty food bowl there
now go to Karazhan and enter the side entrance (to the Legion instance, not the Burning Crusade raid)
there you need to collect various food items in order and distribute them in front of the stage at Karazhan
We are currently gathering the individual steps to create a detailed guide, which will be released soon. The YouTuber Kelani shows you in the video how you need to proceed:
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Players have been puzzling for so long: The riddle was already released in September 2019, along with Patch 8.2.5. The new NPC, a night elf, who was apparently forced into undeath by Sylvanas, worries about her cat Jenafur.
That it took so long is probably due to the fact that the exact order of the food items had to be figured out first – and that such an order even exists.
We have the complete guide to Jenafur here for you:
Such riddles have been around in WoW for some time and a small community has formed to solve exactly these riddles. However, this does not always take a year. The riddle about the mount Lucid Nightmare was solved after just three days.
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Even Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang faces a downgrade despite a strong season – one of the major surprises from the ratings. The forward only had a few laughing emojis left on Twitter for that,
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How did you see the ratings? Should EA adjust the player values again in your opinion? You can find everything else about the upcoming game in our overview of the FIFA 21 release.
The FIFA 21 ratings have sparked many discussions. Now a fan demands: “EA: Redo the FIFA 21 Ratings”. What is behind this?
This is what the fan demands: On the platform “Change.org” user David Mariyasin started a petition against the new FIFA 21 ratings. Under the motto “EA: Redo the FIFA 21 Ratings” the player wants to achieve a revision of the existing player ratings.
He writes: “[…] so many of them are so inaccurate that it almost looks like everyone got a downgrade and as if EA saw nothing from the 2019-20 season.” Now he wishes in his petition towards EA that “they review these ratings again and make a new assessment before people might not buy this game in the end.”
An example: David Alaba received a surprising downgrade
At the time of this article, the petition had gathered 1,282 votes within 4 days and targeted an initial goal of 1,500 votes. So, that’s not too many votes yet. In comparison: In FIFA 20, there was a petition to raise the rating of the legend Johan Cruyff to 98, after he had a 94 in FIFA 19. A total of 41,443 fans signed – without success, by the way. The Prime card remained at 94, only the Moments card landed at 96 – and thus one point higher than the previous year.
However, looking at the reaction to the ratings, it is conceivable that this year’s petition might receive a few more votes.
FIFA 21 Ratings Create Controversy
Here are the reactions: David Mariyasin is not the only one with his petition who is not convinced by the new ratings. There is much discussion about the ratings on social media – for example, there were criticisms of the ratings of FC Bayern, which were rated too low in the eyes of many fans. Readers here on MeinMMO also expressed criticism of the ratings. Two examples:
Reader Alex wrote: “[…] The ratings for Bayern are really the biggest joke of the year. I only see FUT as a kind of fantasy league. The players and values have nothing to do with the real players. Then such illogical values are also bearable. […]”
Reader Psycheater says: “I’ve already written it under the last FIFA 21 ratings articles; the values simply feel completely arbitrary.”
Some of the rated stars also commented on the ratings. For example, forward Romelu Lukaku scored 23 goals in 36 league matches this season and provided 2 assists. In the Europa League, he scored 7 goals in 6 matches. However, there was no FIFA upgrade for the forward rated at 85:
“Let’s be honest, EA is just messing with the ratings so that we players complain and give the game more publicity. I’m not playing this sh*t anymore. I know what I’m doing.
Romelu Lukaku on Twitter
Even Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang faces a downgrade despite a strong season – one of the major surprises from the ratings. The forward only had a few laughing emojis left on Twitter for that,
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How did you see the ratings? Should EA adjust the player values again in your opinion? You can find everything else about the upcoming game in our overview of the FIFA 21 release.
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The Call of Duty: Warzone is set to continue evolving even after the release of Black Ops Cold War. How this will all unfold is still unclear. However, apparently there will be a new map – at least that’s what dataminers suggest.
What was found? After each new update, dataminers dive into the files of Call of Duty: Warzone and sift through the data chaos to uncover interesting hints about the future.
And now it has happened again. Dataminers discovered something new in the Warzone that might be directly related to the release of the next “Black Ops” title: data for the Blackout map “Alcatraz”. This “mini-royale” was released as a DLC for the spiritual predecessor of Warzone “Blackout” and was impressive from the start. It seems that this acclaimed content is also coming to the new Battle Royale.
Zombie Prison Alcatraz as a new Warzone map
What does the leak look like? First, rumors circulated on social media, and various dataminers and leakers highlighted the find. Twitter user @xXNanikosXx then shared the relevant files:
What is particularly important here is the bottom image, as it shows locations of the Alcatraz map from Blackout.
Warden’s House
New Industries
Cell House
Docks
Power House
All locations from the Blackout DLC. While some places are also missing, like “Submarine” or “Shipwreck”, the overlaps are unmistakable.
How likely is an Alcatraz comeback in Warzone? That there are files from Blackout also in the Warzone files has been known for a long time. However, one of the most well-known Warzone leakers “TheGamingRevolution” (@TheGamingRevo3) confirms that the data has been newly added and are not leftover Blackout files:
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Since these are new files, the likelihood is high that the developers are planning something with them. Whether it will be a new Warzone map, a new part of the old map, a special mode, or something entirely different remains unclear for now. But with this leak, there are direct hints of a new map in the Warzone data for the first time.
Small map with big dangers
What is Alcatraz? The map on the world-famous prison island in San Francisco Bay is set on the rocky remnants of the former high-security prison. It is significantly smaller than the Blackout map and also Verdansk, the Warzone city.
Here, 40 soldiers fight in 10 teams in a mix of Battle Royale and Zombie mode against each other. There are respawns for a period of time, the circle shrinks over time, and PvE zombies make life difficult for the players. After a certain time, respawns are disabled and the team that remains at the end wins the mini-royale.
Zombies in Battle Royale? Undead were already a staple of gameplay in the Battle Royale Blackout from the start. This PvE component provided scary action and valuable loot.
There are also leaks for Warzone announcing zombie modes. The data points to a “Zombie Royale” where you mutate into an undead upon death and can only return to being human by consuming the hearts of fallen soldiers. Sounds brutal – and it likely will be.
Whether, how, or when zombies or the new Warzone map will come to Battle Royale is still not definitively clarified. So far, the rumors are purely based on the data found in the game, but not on official statements from the developers. However, the outlook for fresh locations and gameplay sounds good – just like the already confirmed fact that CoD MW, Warzone, and Cold War content will share.
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The Xbox Game Pass is available for a moderate monthly fee and represents a kind of Netflix for games. Currently, Microsoft is being praised for bringing EA into the Game Pass – completely for free. What at first glance seems like a heavenly good offer could represent a turning point in the gaming industry, but not in favor of the players. MeinMMO author Robert explains why this is the case.
Admittedly, the Xbox Game Pass reads very deliciously on paper:
Access to over 100 games at the same time
Another 100 games that rotate in and out, with the fee for online gaming included
And now an additional 60 titles from EA are joining the lineup.
In contrast, Sony’s offering seems dusty and outdated: While Sony has some cool exclusive titles on offer and also has its own game subscription with PS Now, the fees for online play are high and the monthly free games rarely offer true blockbusters.
The Xbox Game Pass wants to impress with a ton of games
In fact, Microsoft has pulled off a true marketing coup with this action. The offer attracts new players to the Xbox platform, who will presumably also opt for the Game Pass. This opens up entirely new control and, more importantly, monetization opportunities for Microsoft and developers. However, this could push the entire console industry in a direction that the skeptic and cynic in me is not comfortable with.
Because by effectively abolishing acquisition costs for games, the threshold for pay-to-win mechanics will decrease further. The already absurd DLC madness will take on even more bizarre forms. Even worse, however: Resistance from players will decrease. The reason is the new pricing structure. But let’s take it step by step.
Pay to Win (P2W)
Pay to Win refers to a mechanic in often free mobile games that aims to allow players to progress faster by spending real money than players who do not invest money. These often grind-heavy games invite players at various points to spend small amounts (also called microtransactions). This type of monetization is highly controversial among gamers, as victory or defeat is determined not by skill but by the wallet.
Screenshot from the mobile game Puzzles & Survival – P2W in simple Match3 games
What does a game subscription mean financially for the developers?
It is no secret: The production of elaborate and high-quality games is becoming increasingly expensive. With the new console generation, game prices could rise even further. A cheap game subscription like Microsoft’s Game Pass seems like an anachronism. Let’s take Netflix as a comparison: Netflix started cheaply but has carried out several price increases in recent years. Reasons for this are the increased licensing costs for outside content as well as the improved quality of their original productions.
The Witcher is a popular series and game adaptation on Netflix
EA has also likely demanded a hefty price for participating in the Xbox Game Pass. But is that enough to cover the costs of future productions? Of course, the games can be sold at full price on other platforms. However, I doubt that this will offset the missing revenue on PC and Xbox. Nonetheless, game developers have a significant advantage over Netflix – paid content in otherwise “free” games.
A paid DLC in an otherwise free game would be comparable to a movie where deleted scenes are available for a small fee (which, of course, is unrealistic). The primary purpose of companies like Microsoft and EA is to make money. By presenting a lot of content without real acquisition costs, in-game monetization will inevitably take on a much higher importance. And this is just one of many new opportunities for developers.
Especially games like FIFA benefit significantly from the Xbox Game Pass
The new opportunities for developers with Microsoft’s Game Pass
Approximately 100 games are permanently available in the Game Pass. Additional games rotate in and out – just like in Netflix. With the elimination of acquisition costs, players will try games more often that they have avoided due to high costs. This opens up the following possibilities for developers:
Games that perform poorly can be removed from the Game Pass, revised, and reintegrated,
Basic versions of games will be included in the Game Pass (similar to the free basic version of Destiny 2), but special editions and premium content like costumes, etc. will still require payment,
Additional story content like chapters can continue to be offered for a fee and
Different pay-to-win mechanics can be tested in varying forms.
The Game Pass could potentially become more expensive considering new titles or more elaborate productions.
Games like Destiny 2 are free in the basic version – but offer very little content
What could this look like in practice? The popular football simulation FIFA presents a new edition each year that is graphically improved and contains the latest team data. However, this looks very different on mobile devices. There is no longer a FIFA 20, but simply FIFA. A core element of the mobile game are sophisticated mechanics designed to encourage players to purchase player packs. This model is also conceivable for the Xbox Game Pass. A streamlined FIFA experience that offers graphical updates and the latest team data but revolves mainly around the cash cow FUT (FIFA Ultimate Team).
FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT)
FUT (FIFA Ultimate Team) is a game mode within FIFA where players can build individual teams and compete against each other. New players are drawn through corresponding packs that can be purchased with in-game currency or real money. According to EA, FUT is the most popular game mode in FIFA and has been continuously expanded in recent iterations.
100 games will be permanently part of the Game Pass
The possibilities for experimentation are limitless here. It will be interesting to see if there will be resistance from players against such practices. After all, the games are included for free in the Game Pass. Anyone who wants more than the standard has to pay extra. The possibilities in a game like FIFA seem seemingly boundless:
Legendary teams from yesteryear are only available for an additional fee
Scenarios to replay past matches are available for a small fee
Larger tournaments can be offered as DLCs
New or old jerseys, socks, or balls can be offered for real money
Legendary former players as paid DLC?
The list can be continued indefinitely. Whether it will come to this extent is, of course, uncertain. Depending on resistance from the gaming community, developers may adjust their approaches and gain new insights and results. The aspects of psychology, reward systems, incentives, and interaction opportunities are becoming increasingly important in the gaming industry. Since players have access to significantly more games with the Game Pass than before, the field for experimentation on the part of developers is immensely enlarged.
Why Sony has a significantly better approach in my opinion
Sony’s flagship on the Playstation 4 has been elaborate exclusive titles like God of War or The Last of Us, and they will likely be so on the Playstation 5 as well. God of War was an absolute highlight of this console generation for me, not only because of the fantastic gameplay and graphics but also because it was simply a single-player experience. Without annoying microtransactions. The focus was on the game, not on additional monetization opportunities.
One of the console highlights of this generation – God of War
I wish for such a puristic gaming experience for the future as well, even if it is considered less “innovative”. Innovation should not lead to psychological studies about the buying behavior of players becoming more important than the content itself. I sincerely hope that Sony resists the impulse to imitate and stays true to its line. Conservatism could well be the successful model here. Nevertheless, valuable insights can still be gained from afar about this unprecedented experiment.
Conclusion: Quo vadis, gaming industry?
Because that is what it is: a gigantic experiment – and we are the guinea pigs. The resistance of players from this field study will significantly influence the direction the gaming industry takes. Will we be overwhelmed by low-budget base versions of games that shine mainly through paid content? Or will we continue to enjoy high-quality (and thus high-priced) blockbusters? Sony’s and Microsoft’s philosophies appear to be diametrically different drafts. Which one prevails will be decided by consumers and players – with their wallets.
The Twitch streamer Tim “TimTheTatman” Betar was desperate in an event for the new Call of Duty: Cold War. Because a pro had it out for him. Against the CoD crack Scump, TimTheTatman saw no way to win. He pleaded for Scump to slow down, after all, he was already 30, a dad, and losing his hair.
One could see a stark difference between streamers and pros at the event. Especially the popular Twitch streamer TimTheTatman felt the skill gap:
TimTheTatman is a rather casual player. He is 30 years old. Fans enjoy watching him because he creates a relaxed atmosphere. He has 5.5 million followers, making him channel number 6 on Twitch. He maintains the image of the buddy next door, with whom you like to hang out and chill in the evenings.
Seth “Scump” Abner is 25 years old but has been a pro in Call of Duty for 9 years. He has earned over $840,000 in e-sports prize money. The American is considered one of the best Call of Duty players in the world. Scump is also on Twitch, with 935,000 followers, which makes him much smaller than TimTheTatman. That puts him at place 144.
Here’s how it went for TimTheTatman: The streamer felt like Scump was hunting him. TimTheTatman couldn’t go around a corner without being shot by Scump from somewhere. The streamer initially reacted friendly. He pointed out his own strengths:
Scump, I am literally better than you, stronger than you, and look better than you. Never kill me again!
TimTheTatman sets the facts straight
“I’m 30 and losing my hair!”
But the tone changed quickly.
“Scump!!! We all know it: You are a professional Call of Duty player. I am a 30-year-old dad who is losing his hair.”
TimTheTatman experiences feelings
Ultimately, TimTheTatman pleaded for Scump to take it easy. Everyone wanted to have fun here. This wasn’t a league match.
Betar managed to sound both angry and slightly whiny as he exclaimed: Someone should please tell Scump that this isn’t about the championship. This is really enough now.
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A redditor created a compilation from the plight of poor TimTheTatman. The compilation was very well received.
It was particularly impressive that Scump seemed completely relaxed in his stream: He chatted with the viewers while mowing down streamers one after another.
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This was the lesson: TimTheTatman was so outclassed by the pro player at the event that he ultimately realized why “skill-based matchmaking” in Call of Duty is actually a good thing:
With normal matchmaking, streamers as “frequent players” often play against casual players, kill them in masses, and look good doing it. They are celebrated by fans. Therefore, streamers are generally against “skill-based matchmaking”, as they would only play against equals, not weaker players.
Now TimTheTatman got to feel in the stream what it’s like to be the beginner getting farmed.
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This is what’s behind it: We clearly see the difference between streamer and pro.
A player like TimTheTatman is certainly a decent gamer who often appears competent and strong in his own streams, but pros play at a completely different level.
He is one of the highest-paid players in the world.
TimTheTatman is especially loved by his fans for also being the “loser” sometimes, which apparently many can identify with.
Surely he is not a bad player, but when he is with strong players like Ninja, TimTheTatman appears confused and often takes a beating. Nevertheless, or precisely because of it, he made it onto the list of the highest-paid gamers:
Is the MMORPG Black Desert Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One) increasingly aimed at Korean players? Current figures show that it is extremely successful here.
What do the numbers for Black Desert Online look like? According to a press release from the developer studio Pearl Abyss regarding the company’s anniversary, 40 million players from over 150 countries have registered for the MMORPG BDO – and for all platforms, including mobile.
Since the release of the MMORPG in late 2014, nearly 2 billion dollars in revenue have been generated.
The MMORPG Black Desert is very successful internationally.
Great success in the West
What is special about these numbers? Some may believe that BDO is particularly popular in Korea. However, as Pearl Abyss explains, 40% of the revenue comes from the USA and Europe.
The remaining 60% break down as follows:
26% from Korea
34% from other Asian countries like Japan and Taiwan
What does this mean? The numbers show that Black Desert Online is very successful internationally and is particularly well received in the West, namely in Europe and the USA, with many players willing to spend money in the in-game shop.
It even eclipses Star Wars: The Old Republic. At the end of October 2019, Electronic Arts announced in an Earnings Call, a conference call with investors, that SWTOR had generated almost one billion dollars in revenue since its release in late 2011.
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According to analyst Daniel Ahmad, the graphics also contribute to the success of Black Desert Online.
This is what an analyst says about the situation: Daniel Ahmad, an analyst from the market research company Niko Partners, explains:
Pearl Abyss has built the Black Desert brand by offering an MMORPG with high-quality graphics, combat, and gameplay systems. The developer has been able to tailor the game to specific markets, with a free-to-play model in most Asian markets and a buy-to-play model in the West, which aligns with the preferences of each region.
Pearl Abyss has also expanded the game to additional platforms, including consoles for the West and mobile phones for Asia and other markets.
Daniel Ahmad, Niko Partners
Pearl Abyss seems to have succeeded in developing an MMORPG that is internationally very successful, as the developers cater to the preferences of the respective markets.
Can you understand why Black Desert Online is currently so successful in the West? Would you have expected this?
In Call of Duty: Warzone, gas canisters have appeared everywhere after a patch. However, they are not just decoration, but can be improvised into effective bombs. Clever players have figured this out.
What’s up with the canisters? On August 5, a major update for Warzone was released with Season 5. This changed large things, such as the stadium on the map. But there were also some small things, like adjustments to the gulag weapons, new rifles, or the buy stations.
Another change that few players have noticed so far are the gas canisters. They are scattered around the game world and actually look like decoration. However, you can pick them up, ignite them, and throw them like bombs!
Clever players find ways to throw gas canisters like bombs.
This is how the canister bombs work: The gas canisters look like regular gas bottles, which are used, among other things, for grilling, and stand out because of their bright red color.
If you find such a canister, you can either shoot it directly to make it explode. You can also pick it up. Then you have the option to turn on the gas and ignite it with a lighter.
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This is how to use gas canisters as weapons.
Then the canister will explode shortly after, and you should throw it away beforehand. Since your operator is likely a super soldier, they throw the canisters surprisingly far. Alternatively, you can throw it and then cause it to explode with targeted fire. The fireball is quite impressive and makes for an excellent improvised bomb.
These are the toxic gas canisters: In addition to the red explosive gas canisters, there are also yellow gas bottles. These release toxic gas that also reduces the zones during gameplay. The variant from the gas bottles releases a lot of lethal gas over a larger area that deals damage over time, but eventually dissipates.
The toxic gas bottles function just like the red bottles. So if you need a heavy bomb in the game and see such a bottle lying around, don’t hesitate to pick it up and use it as an improvised explosive device. However, you’ll find quite different bombs in Bunker 11. There you can admire a real atomic bomb and also grab a free blueprint.
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Chris Roberts, head of Cloud Imperium Games, has addressed the criticism regarding the long development time of the space online game Star Citizen. He explains that the game is truly meant to be released and represents his lifelong dream.
What is the situation surrounding Star Citizen? The space online game was successfully funded via a Kickstarter campaign in 2012. The game is intended to be a mix of the classic Wing Commander and a persistent online world where players can follow their own paths – similar to the space games Privateer or Freelancer – but interact with each other online.
This game concept was received so well that further crowdfunding – primarily through the sale of in-game spaceships – has generated over 313 million dollars in revenue.
However, the development of the game is dragging on. During the Kickstarter campaign, it was stated that Star Citizen would be released at the end of 2014. Now, it is fall 2020 and the title is still in the alpha phase. As a result, the game has already gained a reputation for possibly never being released.
The development of the space online game Star Citizen is taking a long time, and there is a reason for that.
There Should Be No Compromises with Star Citizen
What does the head say about this? Chris Roberts, founder of the development studio Cloud Imperium Games, has now addressed this criticism about the long development time.
I understand that some are frustrated. However, you are looking at the project from the outside without fully understanding what it takes and the order we have chosen to create the gameplay that Star Citizen prioritizes above all else.
Chris Roberts, CEO Cloud Imperium Games
Roberts explains that this is his absolute dream project:
This is the game I have dreamed of my whole life. Now I am finally in a position to implement it. I am not willing to make compromises that would undermine its potential, just because it takes longer than originally thought.
Chris Roberts, CEO Cloud Imperium Games
When is the game coming out? Chris Roberts even talked about when we might expect the release. Although he once again makes a somewhat vague statement here.
I promise you, the gameplay is not a pipe dream and it will not take 10 or 20 years to implement. I cannot give you a specific quarter in which everything comes together, but with the new roadmap, you will see that the teams are making progress to reach the goal.
Chris Roberts, CEO Cloud Imperium Games
This is why it takes longer: Chris Roberts explains that he wants to give the teams as much time as needed to perfectly implement the individual parts of the game.
Management does not set deadlines. We only set priorities for the teams. There is always much more work to do than we have employees.
Chris Roberts, CEO Cloud Imperium Games
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The single-player offshoot Squadron 42 is also affected by the long development time.
What about Squadron 42? Chris Roberts also briefly commented on the single-player offshoot Squadron 42, which has also been in the works for a long time.
Squadron 42 will only be released when we have achieved our final and optimized creative vision.
Chris Roberts, CEO Cloud Imperium Games
This means that we simply have to be patient, as Chris Roberts wants to implement his vision for Star Citizen – and Squadron 42 – exactly as he envisions the game and will not make compromises, even if the development takes a long time.
Do you still have patience regarding Star Citizen? Can you understand Chris Roberts’ arguments?
In Destiny 2, you can expect a week that brings a bonus that was previously celebrated as a glitch. You can prepare for Beyond Light in no time.
What’s the deal with the extra loot? In Destiny 2, the Season 11 lasts longer than planned. The next expansion, Beyond Light, has been delayed from September to November. To sweeten the waiting time and the gaps in the roadmap for players, bonus events are starting for a month until the Festival of the Lost 2020 in October.
The beginning of the small compensation is doubled loot in the Nightfall: Ordeal from the Strike playlist.
What bonuses will follow is not completely known yet. However, we do know that you can soon look forward to double XP in PvP and Gambit (via Bungie).
The doubled loot in the Nightfall: Ordeal is active from the Weekly Reset (7 PM) on September 15 until the reset on September 22
The strike “Shattered Lake” is active in the EDZ
The doubled loot is available on every difficulty
While the higher levels promise significantly more valuable drops – but you’ll have to forgo matchmaking
No matter which version you choose, anyone farming can quickly become “rich” and be all set for Beyond Light.
This kind of bonus has never existed in this form in the game, at least not intentionally. Some time ago, a glitch caused such a loot shower and prompted players to flock to Nightfall farming.
In the strike “Shattered Lake”, you will face a Taken Phalanx as the boss
That’s why it’s worth the Nightfall: Ordeal for a week
Here’s how to quickly get rare loot: The strike “Shattered Lake” that is active throughout the week is the shortest strike in the game. Accordingly, the boss fight lasts only a few seconds. Even at maximum difficulty, the mission can be completed quite easily and is no comparison to (hated) strikes like “The Corrupted”.
How to make it through the strike and easily achieve your goal even at leaderboard difficulty, you can read here:
Preparation for Beyond Light: With the doubled loot and the recent changes to the leaderboard, you can secure 4 Ascendant Shards after just one run. This is the rarest material in the game.
You’ll also accumulate other Masterwork materials in record time
If you’re still looking for Exotics with strong random rolls, you should take advantage of this week.
The gear from the Beyond Light expansion needs to be upgraded
Especially in light of the new items from the upcoming expansion and the criticized weapon sunset, you can now build up a cushion and then upgrade your new gear on November 10.
What do you think about the bonus week? Are you planning a few runs or does the doubled loot not lure you into the Ordeal? What bonuses would entice you? Let us know in the comments.
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A new image of the villain from the next WoW expansion has surfaced. Is another epic cinematic on the way?
There are only a few weeks left until the next expansion of World of Warcraft launches. In the lead-up to the launch of Shadowlands, Blizzard has been revealing new “Afterlife” cinematics for weeks. But now an image of the Jailor, the main villain of Shadowlands, has appeared. The image is so good that many fans hope for an impressive CGI cinematic to come.
Where does the image come from? The image was first shared on MMO-Champion and later on the WoW subreddit. It is a cover image from PC Gamer magazine.
The Jailor is the final boss from the Shadowlands – we already know that.
What is shown in the image? The image shows the Jailor. He is the primary antagonist in Shadowlands. Through him, Sylvanas has gained her immense power, and he commands the Maw, where currently the souls of all the dead are being drawn.
Is the image real? Apparently, yes. More images from the cover and the issue of PC Gamer have since been released. Everything indicates that this image is real and that a high-resolution CGI model of the Jailor exists.
The Jailor on the cover – in a cool CGI look.
What does this mean? The cover featuring the Jailor is at least proof that Blizzard possesses a detailed CGI model of the Jailor. This typically exists only if the developers intend to use it – in the form of one or more cinematics. Although the intro cinematic for Shadowlands has already been released, additional films are certainly possible.
After all, there were several CGI films during Battle for Azeroth that mainly told the story of Warchief Saurfang. It’s quite conceivable that the Jailor will also receive his own small film.
A good time for the release of such a cinematic would be on September 24. This would be a week after the last “Afterlife” short film. This series showcases different realms of the Shadowlands. However, there is no video for the “Maw,” the final area of Shadowlands. A CGI cinematic here would be a cool surprise to provide the Jailor with a solid story. And perhaps there is also the new, big conspiracy of WoW…
Would you be interested in a few cinematics featuring the Jailor in the main role? Or does this villain leave you cold?
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In Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone, nothing beats a stable automatic weapon that allows you to quickly tally your kills. A CoD expert presented the 10 firearms with the least recoil, and MeinMMO provides setups and damage comparisons for you.
Why are stable weapons so important? Precise weapons that tear apart enemies like an experimental laser beam provide you with a significant advantage: You hit your target. However, just because this sounds logical and trivial, you should not underestimate this simple fact. Because a high hit rate in Call of Duty: Warzone often correlates with the damage dealt. If you take a more stable weapon, it typically doesn’t deal as much damage as an untamed damage monster.
Stable weapons are in the Warzone META (Most Effective Tactic Available), and YouTuber and CoD expert “TheXclusiveAce” has examined and compared the recoil behavior of all the automatic weapons in the game. Using his data, he compiled what he believes are the ten most stable weapons into a top-10 ranking, and MeinMMO presents his analysis along with setups and a brief introduction to the corresponding firearm. We embed his English video here for you:
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What are his criteria? To provide an objective comparison, he assessed the weapons based on the following aspects:
He compared the recoil patterns after firing 30 bullets
No attachments are mounted on the weapons
Weapons with strong horizontal recoil are excluded; vertical recoil is much easier to control
Strong jumps between individual shots also disqualify a weapon
In this way, Ace created a neutral basis on which he builds his ranking. He looks at how far apart the bullets are at impact to determine accuracy. Thus, these are the most stable weapons in the game.
It also starts off with some surprises, as LMGs play a significant role in the top 10.
Place 10: M91 – One of surprisingly many MG’s on the list
What does the weapon have to offer? The large machine gun never runs out of 100 rounds and plays quite sluggishly as a result. The recoil pattern shows a well-controllable resistance against imprecise shots. The impact holes are close together and tend to go left after a few shots. However, this weapon is only in focus for a few players, as the relatively strong upward kick is not balanced out by corresponding damage values. Currently, not a candidate for the best weapons in Warzone.
What does the weapon have to offer? This machine deals the most damage of all listed to your enemies while remaining quite stable. The recoil goes almost entirely upwards, making it easy to control. However, the upward kick is quite strong; therefore, the MG34 does not climb higher on the list.
What does the weapon have to offer? The bullets of the PKM hit not quite as hard as those of the MG34, but in terms of damage, this LMG performs well. Here, the barrel also goes upward when firing, but you need to counter less than with Place 9. Here is the weapon guide for the LMG.
Under-barrel recommendation: Vertical Grip
Warzone PKM Setup
Muzzle: Silencer (Monolith)
Barrel: Heavy 25.9″ Barrel
Laser: Tactical Laser or Grip: Textured Grip Tape
Optic: VLK 3.0 Optic
Under-barrel: Vertical Grip
Place 7: Grau 5.56 – The fallen queen
What does the weapon have to offer?The Grau was once the absolute power weapon of the Warzone, but a few nerfs later, it is getting closer to the rest of the arsenal. What still makes it one of the best all-around weapons in Warzone is its strong “Iron Sight” on the large Archangel barrel. This doesn’t hinder while firing and is very precise. Thus, you can save an optic attachment compared to other assault rifles, allowing you to upgrade the firearm with another gadget. However, in terms of stability, it only makes it to Place 7.
Under-barrel recommendation: Commando Grip
Warzone Grau 5.56 Setup
Muzzle: Silencer (Monolith)
Barrel: Tempus 26.4″ Archangel
Laser: Tactical Laser or Grip: XRK Void II
Ammunition: 60 Round Magazine
Under-barrel: Commando Grip
Place 6: Bruen Mk9 – Weaker but still good
What does the weapon have to offer? Like the Grau 5.56, the Bruen Mk9 was considered the best weapon for a period. In addition to its stability, the Bruen also brought a lot of damage, which was something the Grau lacked. However, the nerf hammer also struck here twice, and the Bruen ranks more alongside the other weapons. The 60 Round Magazine is standard, bringing its mobility to assault rifle levels.
Under-barrel recommendation: Commando Grip
Warzone Bruen Setup
Muzzle: Silencer (Monolith)
Barrel: XRK Summit 26.8″
Laser: Tactical Laser
Optic: VLK 3.0x Optic
Ammunition: 60 Round Magazine
On the next page, you’ll see places 5 to 1 of the most stable weapons and a comparison of recoil and TTK values.
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The finals of the GSA League 2020 in Rainbow Six Siege will take place on the weekend of September 12 and 13. MeinMMO tells you which teams will compete and which games will be particularly exciting.
What kind of final is this? The GSA League 2020 in Rainbow Six Siege is the national league for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where the best teams from these countries compete against each other.
When does the final take place? On Saturday, September 12, the semi-finals will be held. On Sunday, September 13, the actual final will take place. Before each match day, there will be a pre-show, similar to the Weekly Breach. The specific schedule is as follows:
Saturday, September 12
12:45 PM – Pre-Show
1:00 PM – Opening Ceremony
1:25 PM – Semi-Final #1
following – Semi-Final #2
following – Upper Bracket Final
Sunday, September 13
12:45 PM – Pre-Show
1:00 PM – XMG Panel
1:15 PM – Opening
1:35 PM – Consolation Final
following – Lower Bracket Final
following – Grand Final
These nice gentlemen will guide you through the finals.
Here are the placements: The games are still ongoing, but some placements have already solidified:
4th place: DIVIZON
3rd place: Team Secret
2nd place: Rogue
1st place: G2 Esports
This is how the teams played: Several games have already taken place, and the respective teams have qualified for further rounds or been eliminated. The results are:
Semi-Finals
Team Secret 0 : 2 Rogue
G2 Esports 2 : 0 DIVIZON
Consolation Final
Team Secret 2 : 0 DIVIZON
Upper Bracket Final
G2 Esports 0 : 2 Rogue
Lower Bracket Final
G2 Esports 2 : 1 Team Secret
Grand Final
Rogue 0 : 2 G2 Esports
Which games should I watch? Even though all games have already been played, it is still worth watching some of them closely if you weren’t there live. Some of the most interesting rounds are:
G2 against Team Secret, the exciting Lower Bracket Final
the Grand Final G2 Esports against Rogue, which is the rematch of the Upper Bracket Final. Our colleagues at GameStar took a closer look at who won and why
DIVIZON as an unexpected newcomer has been promoted to the Challenger League despite the defeats due to victories in the GSA League, thus becoming a real professional team.
Who is competing? A total of four of the GSA League teams have qualified for the final matches of the GSA League.
The four teams and their faces.
Team Secret
33 points (11 wins, 3 losses) – A pro league team that is considered the best German team and has played on big stages. For the GSA League, Team Secret bought the team OrgLess, which now plays for them.
G2 Esports
2 points (10 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) – One of the best teams in Europe based in Berlin. G2 Esports plays a significant role in e-sports worldwide – especially in League of Legends and Valorant.
DIVIZON
30 points (10 wins, 4 losses) – Newcomers who just qualified for the GSA League. DIVIZON is a promising rising team.
Rogue
20 points (6 wins, 6 losses, 2 draws) – Rogue is an American organization with a European branch, where some of the best German Rainbow players are playing.
Format and Rules of the Playoffs
How is it played? Unlike the match days before, a “best-of-3” will be played in the final. Each match consists of three games with seven wins each. There is also a double elimination system. The first loss does not mean elimination, but rather a drop to the “Lower Bracket”.
On the first match day, the first two matches will take place as well as the game of the two winners from each game in the Upper Bracket Final. This results in the first finalist team.
On the second day, Sunday, the two losers of the first matches will face each other. Then the winner of the Lower Bracket and the loser of the Upper Bracket Final will meet. The winner will be the second finalist.
How high is the prize money? A total of €40,000 will be distributed for the entire league and all 8 teams. The finalists will receive €28,400, distributed as follows:
€10,000 for 1st place
€8,000 for 2nd place
€5,200 each for 3rd and 4th place
Rainbow Six Siege: Here’s how to watch the German League
All information, announcements, and streaming plans for the large German-speaking GSA League.
The final will be held online and live from the Eisbach Studios in Munich. Due to the Corona crisis, you cannot watch on-site. However, you can easily watch the shows and all games in the live stream.
GameStar and MeinMMO are media partners of this year’s league for Rainbow Six: Siege in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. On our websites and channels, you’ll find all the information and interesting details about the league, matches, and teams.
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In the GSA League playoffs of Rainbow Six Siege, the best teams from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland compete for the title and €10,000 prize for first place. The semifinals have already been decided, and the analyst from one of the winning teams revealed how they achieved their victory.
Who are the pros? G2 Esports is one of the teams in the GSA League and is also one of the top teams in the world in Rainbow Six Siege. They are an international team based in Berlin and play many other titles in addition to Rainbow, such as the newly released Valorant.
In the GSA League, they have made it to the top 4 teams and are therefore competing in the current playoffs against three other teams:
Team Secret
Rogue
DIVIZON (already eliminated)
What is the strategy? In the semifinals, which took place on Saturday, September 12, the pros faced newcomers DIVIZON. They employed a strategy known as “Bait and Switch”.
This broadly means that a specific strategy (such as aggressive or defensive play) is used until the opponent has adapted to it, only to abruptly switch to the opposite. G2 analyst Kevin “Sua” Stahnke explained in an interview after the match how G2 Esports implemented the strategy:
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This is how it works: It fundamentally involves playing a certain tactic until the opponent feels confident in handling it and responding. You build on the assumption that opponents feel secure in defeating you.
In G2’s case, the team played the first rounds aggressively on the second map, Villa. They constantly pressured the opponents and gave them little time to react.
This continued over the first four rounds, with the fourth round even ending in just a few seconds due to a hard attack and an offensive exchange. The clip shows almost the entire round, which started just a few seconds ago:
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After that, the pros from G2 Esports drastically slowed down their playstyle, causing the newcomers to respond completely incorrectly to their new strategy. They had to give up some rounds to achieve victory in the game itself.
What are the advantages? You confuse your opponent, bringing them out of their rhythm and potentially forcing them into tactics that don’t suit them. This affects the opponents’ morale and can give you some easy wins.
“Bait and Switch” is particularly useful against less experienced teams that either have not trained as much or cannot quickly respond to new situations. Therefore, it’s crucial that you can coordinate well with your own team.
If you can communicate well with your team and know that the opponents are somewhat randomly assembled, you should have good chances of success. Since the start of Season 3 on September 10, there is the Squad Finder with which you can assemble your own team for exactly such strategies.
The full match of G2 Esports against DIVIZON is embedded here for you, starting the video at 4:02:14. The second map with the corresponding strategy begins around 5:01:45:
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What are the disadvantages? The strategy requires training and discipline to consistently change the tactic from one round to the next. You need a lot of communication, which is the key to victory.
Moreover, it does not work against flexible teams that can quickly adapt to new situations. G2 Esports, for example, lost their second match against the pros from Rogue, who have already qualified for the final.
Rainbow Six Siege: How to watch the German League
All information, announcements, and streaming plans for the major German-speaking GSA League.
If you are interested in more strategies from the pros that you want to incorporate into your own game, watch the final of the GSA League or check out the recordings. On September 13, it will be decided which team gets to take home the title as champions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
GameStar and MeinMMO are media partners of this year’s league for Rainbow Six: Siege in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. On our websites and channels, you will find all information and interesting details about the league, matches, and teams.
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World of Warcraft is currently placing hints about a new, major conspiracy in the game world. An old enemy may be much more cunning than we thought.
With World of Warcraft Shadowlands there are a whole series of new plots in the history of the Warcraft universe. But it is not only the eponymous Shadowlands that are illuminated, but also conflicts and problems that extend across multiple dimensional planes. A new hint in the game now suggests that there is much more going on in the cosmos of Warcraft than we thought.
Spoiler warning: This article discusses some spoilers and theories about the upcoming story of Warcraft. You have been warned.
The Mysterious Report in Revendreth
In the area of Revendreth, players can find a book titled “Infiltration of Enemies – Preface” (“Enemy Infiltration – Preface”). This is a readable object, meaning a typical book in World of Warcraft. However, the location where players can find this item is already notable. The book is located at the “Tower of Unseen Guests,” providing a clear hint.
Who are the Unseen Guests? Although the term “Unseen Guests” sounds very open, it is not so in World of Warcraft. This is a designation for the Nathrezim, who are known to most players as Dreadlords. This name was established in the Ashbringer comics, where one of them introduces himself as “Thal’kituun,” which translates to “Unseen Guests.”
The mention of the word “Thal’kituun” and the explanation of who the unseen guests are.
What is in the book? The book tells of the infiltration of several major, cosmic powers. Here we have translated the text of the book as accurately as possible:
“To our amazing and magnificent master.
I am pleased to report that after long study of our rivals I have completed my observations.
Please accept this summary in advance of my full report, which will follow shortly.
We assume that some of our targets are more difficult to topple than others. But each of them is susceptible to manipulation in different ways, and our agents have already woven themselves into their structures.
This is, after all, the solemn task for which you have created us. As you like to say: Once a desire is understood, it can be exploited.
Enough of the prologue. Allow me to summarize what I have found.
In many ways, the titans will be the easiest to manipulate. Their only goal is to impose structure on everything they see.
Show them a power that contradicts their quest for order, and they will be consumed by the urge to extinguish it.
Your pantheon, seemingly so united in purpose, is susceptible to fragmentation.
The Void Lords welcome us with open arms. They are so busy with their thousand truths that they ignore the lies we sow among them.
I believe we can use their enormous reach to shield us against our rivals.
However, we remain cautious. As they are able to see many outcomes, it is quite possible that they foresee our arrival.
Similar to the titans, the Naaru and their keepers are bound to a single purpose. Their adherence to a linear path is an obvious deficit.
They enjoy nothing more than proving themselves. If they think one of us has converted to their precious light, they will trust that agent unconditionally.
The followers of life are the most insidious opponents, presumably because their nature is so contrary to ours.
Yet we have learned much from observing the connection between their world and Ardenweald, and we are confident that we have identified a weakness.
Our agent has already gained the trust of their target.
As previously discussed, our position in the realm of chaos is developing flawlessly. Consuming demonic energies is not a pleasant process, but a necessary one.
The deception you have created will bear fruit in the coming ages.
As always, we will serve as your unseen hand. We will poison any host foolish enough to invite us into their midst.
I remain, as always, your dutiful servant.”
The “Tower of Unseen Guests” – a clear allusion to the Nathrezim.
Possible Meanings of the Report
There are now a whole series of clues and interpretative possibilities regarding the content of the text, but we would like to briefly address the most important ones. It seems that this is a report from a Nathrezim to his master. The Nathrezim infiltrate all major kingdoms and install their agents everywhere to guide the fate of the cosmos.
The mentioned manipulation of the titans seems to have been successful. After all, Sargeras had separated from the titans and created the Burning Crusade. The titans are no longer a unity, but are working against one of their brothers.
The manipulation of the Naaru may have taken place through Lothraxion. He is a Dreadlord in the Army of the Light. He appeared in the “Legion” expansion and holds a high position in the Army of the Light. Many wondered at that time how he got this position. Now it seems clear that he was infiltrated to gain the trust of the Naaru and other light forces.
The “position in the realm of chaos” is allegedly developing splendidly. This could be due to Sargeras being fallen and imprisoned. The still massive forces of the Legion are fragmented and likely leaderless. The Nathrezim could be filling the power vacuum and bringing the Legion under their control. Perhaps they are consuming demonic energies to become more powerful among the demons.
Lothraxion – just an agent of the Nathrezim?
Speculations about Denathrius: This new riddle is another piece of the puzzle regarding the story of the Nathrezim. Because Denathrius, our “leader” among the Venthyr, visually resembles a Dreadlord much more than the other Venthyr. His origins are not clearly defined, and it is possible that he is deeply involved in a vast conspiracy. Perhaps he is even the master of the Nathrezim, who has distributed them among different realms.
It is clear that the Nathrezim – or the Thal’kituun – are scheming some plan that spans not only Azeroth and the Shadowlands, but all major powers of the cosmos. They seem to be much more than just henchmen of the Legion and are apparently pursuing a much larger goal. A goal that encompasses the entire cosmos and spans all dimensional planes. What exactly they want to achieve and who their “rivals” are remains unclear.
In upcoming expansions, this story will surely continue, as it seems the developers are slowly building towards a huge finale for this plot.
The new Season 4 of Chapter 2 in Fortnite: Battle Royale started just a few weeks ago and some players are still at the beginning of their Battle Pass. A tool now calculates how many experience points are needed to reach max level.
What is it for? With the XP Calculator for Fortnite: Battle Royale, you can calculate how many experience points you still need for the desired level.
So if you absolutely want to unlock the Ultimate Skin of Iron Man in Season 4 of Chapter 2, you first need to reach Level 93 for the base skin. At Level 100, you then unlock the “Iron Suit” emote and can transform into Iron Man in the game. It’s quite possible that this is the motivation for many players to play diligently in Season 4. In the trailer for the Season 4 Battle Pass, you can see the cool skins in action.
If you enter your average XP earnings per day, the calculator will show you how many days you still need to reach a desired level.
How does the XP Calculator work? You can find the calculator on the website FNBR.gg, which belongs to the renowned dataminer HYPEX. If you want to use the calculator simply, just enter your current level and the desired level you want to reach at the top. As a result, you will see the amount of experience points you still need to collect in total.
From Level 33 to Level 100, I still need 5,360,000 XP
If you want to achieve a specific goal within a set timeframe, you can do that too. Assuming you are currently Level 33 and want to reach Level 100 in less than a month.
To do this, you input your level, the desired level, and then adjust the “Daily Gained XP” to see how many experience points you would need to earn daily to reach the goal within 30 days.
If I earn 200,000 XP every day from now on, I would reach Level 100 in 27 days
If you can estimate how many experience points you will earn through Challenges or Punch Cards, enter those there as well.
This is especially useful if you want to reach these goals by a certain time (end of vacation, end of holidays, before starting a trip, etc.). This way, you know exactly how much XP you need to earn daily in Fortnite to reach your target level on time.
For those wanting to start an MMORPG in 2020, there are some good titles to choose from. However, MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch struggles with many games. The culprit is Guild Wars 2 – mainly due to its combat system.
However, my subscription there has since expired. The main reason for this is the combat system. While I greatly appreciate tab-targeting, I find it lacks dynamism.
Since 2012, one title has spoiled me for many other MMORPGs: Guild Wars 2. For me, it offers one of the best combat systems in the genre and regularly causes me to abandon other games.
About the Author: Alexander Leitsch is responsible for MMORPGs at MeinMMO. He spent most of his time in Guild Wars 1 and Guild Wars 2, even over 7,500 gameplay hours there.
However, he has also played SWTOR, Black Desert, ESO, and numerous other MMORPGs. WoW, on the other hand, was only really engaged with upon the Classic release.
Dodging roles and constant movement are so good
What makes the combat system special? Guild Wars 2 relies on classic tab-targeting. You select a target and then attack automatically. You don’t need to aim perfectly, unlike with an action combat system.
At the same time, the combat offers much dynamism. Only with very few skills do you need to stand still. In all other cases, you can also move while casting spells.
Moreover, Guild Wars 2 features an active dodging role tied to a stamina bar. As long as you have stamina, you can use the dodge at any time by double-tapping the direction keys WASD.
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The combat system additionally offers some tactical aspects, including the Stubbornness bar for CC, which must be destroyed on bosses before they can be controlled, and combo fields.
The combo fields trigger a minor effect when a player uses a so-called “finisher”. These are specially marked abilities. For instance, shooting through a fire wall with arrows can burn enemies behind it. Veterans will know these fields mainly for allowing the “Might” buff to stack high.
Although this changed somewhat with the Heart of Thorns expansion, so that some classes have a slight advantage in tanking or healing, the old system is still recognizable. Each class has at least one slot for healing skills.
Even if you are out alone, you don’t need to worry about simply dying thanks to the dodging role and this skill.
The skills in GW2 are clearly distributed: Skills 1-5 (left) belong to the weapon, skill 6 is always healing, skills 7-9 are utility and 10 is always the elite.
Downstate and the return to life: If your hit points in Guild Wars 2 drop to 0, you do not die automatically. Instead, you first enter the so-called Downstate. In this state, other players can revive you, similar to Borderlands or New World.
However, Guild Wars 2 also provides skills in the Downstate that allow you to defeat enemies, which immediately brings you back to life, or to slowly heal yourself.
In Downstate, you always have the chance to fight your way back up. Skill 1 is always damage, 4 always healing. Skills 2 and 3 depend on the class.
An optional action mode: If you are not a fan of tab-targeting, you can also activate the optional action camera in Guild Wars 2. This ensures that you must aim precisely with your weapon to hit with skills. Additionally, you can switch to first-person for more immersion and action.
Other MMORPGs still have strong combat systems
Over the years, I have played many MMORPGs and also found titles that had really good action combat, such as Black Desert or TERA.
But in the end, I always returned to Guild Wars 2, where I personally feel most comfortable with the mix of action and tab-targeting.
It has now been a year since the first Pokémon from Generation 5 arrived in Pokémon GO. However, there are still missing monsters, and some of them are really strong.
Some of the Pokémon on this list already exist in Pokémon GO, but in a different form.
The best missing Pokémon from Gen 5
Somnivora: This Psychic-type Pokémon is likely to be especially interesting as a gym defender. It has a HP value of 253 and is therefore difficult to defeat. Additionally, it has moves that effectively hit Fighting attackers.
You can position Somnivora perfectly among all the Normal-type Pokémon, like Heiteira or Snorlax. Opponents ideally use Fighting attackers, and you can then effectively counter them with your Psychic moves.
Meloetta: This is a mysterious Pokémon that has 2 forms:
Dance form (Normal and Fighting)
Singing form (Normal and Psychic)
Depending on the form, Meloetta is a solid attacker of Fighting or Psychic type. It is not the absolute top attacker in either case, but a strong alternative that you should definitely secure.
As Meloetta is a mysterious Pokémon, its introduction could be somewhat more difficult. A special research task or an EX raid would be conceivable.
Ramoth: This Pokémon is eagerly awaited by many trainers because it will become a really strong Bug and Fire attacker.
Currently, there is no truly strong monster among Bug-type Pokémon, and Ramoth easily surpasses candidates like Pinsir or Scyther.
Additionally, its strength as a Fire attacker makes Ramoth significantly more versatile and useful. You should definitely secure a Ramoth when it comes to the game.
Therian Form of Thundurus: In Pokémon GO, so far, you could only catch the Incarnate Form of Thundurus. This form is already solid, but the Therian form puts it in the shade.
This form has a significantly better attack value and will easily become the best attacker of Ground type. You will probably obtain this legendary Pokémon, like the Incarnate Form, only through raids.
By the way: The other two Therian forms, that is, from Tornadus and Landorus, are also strong. You should secure them at the release, but Thundurus is the best choice among the 3 monsters.
Black/White Kyurem: The regular Kyurem was already available through raids in Pokémon GO. However, it has two other forms that are significantly more powerful: Black and White Kyurem.
Both Pokémon have an attack value of 310 and incredibly strong Dragon attacks. The two forms are quite similar in attack, making both worthwhile.
You will thus get two really strong all-rounders and significantly better Dragon attackers than Rayquaza has ever been.
It is quite conceivable that the two forms will be unlocked through raids, just like the regular Kyurem.
