The Japanese branch of the online shop Amazon has listed a release date for some accessories of the upcoming PlayStation 5. It initially stated November 20, 2020, as the release date. However, that date has since disappeared.
What kind of leak is this? The PlayStation 5 and its accessories can be purchased through the online shop Amazon. In Germany, it only states that the PS5 is currently unavailable, without further information.
After players recently received emails about the PS5 release, a release date appeared today, September 10, on the Japanese site – namely November 20, 2020.
This was shared by Twitter user Renka, who claims to have found several accessories along with the PS5, including:
a charging station as well as add-ons for the controller
the headset
The PS5 along with accessories. The charging station, add-ons for the new Dualsense controller, and the headset now suggest a suspected new release date.
He writes that for all three products, November 20 is listed as the release date. However, the offer has already disappeared again, apparently taken offline.
How likely is that? November 20 is a Friday. Historically, new PlayStation consoles have always been released on a Friday. The community, therefore, assumes that either November 20 as listed or November 13 a week earlier is likely.
Other possibilities include the preceding Wednesday (November 10 or 17). Additionally, not all accessories have been released simultaneously with the console in the past. However, items like the charging station have.
Players are eagerly waiting for information
The impatience of players for the new PlayStation 5 is growing. Having learned quite a lot already, they want to finally know when they can buy the new console and what it will cost.
At Microsoft, numerous leaks preceded the releases that eventually turned out to be true. Whether that will be the case for the PlayStation 5 remains to be seen.
Players, however, are still waiting for official information from Sony and PlayStation. At least, there has been no shortage of leaks. Recently, a leaker mentioned that the PlayStation 5 has issues with 4K resolution.
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The grim survival MMO Conan Exiles is getting the big expansion Isle of Siptah. This is almost as big as the previous map and brings an entire island full of new, terrifying content. The whole fun will soon be in early access on Steam, and here on MeinMMO you will find out what is worth knowing about the expansion.
What is Isle of Siptah? The Isle of Siptah is a large island where the new expansion of Conan Exiles takes place. It is a completely new map that is approximately 75 percent the size of the current map. This was subtly announced recently through a countdown in the game. To play there, you must create a new character. Your old barbarian cannot be transferred, and there is currently no switching between the old wasteland and the Isle of Siptah.
Your new hero then washes ashore as a shipwrecked person on a seemingly peaceful island. Naked and broke, you must fight your way through in true Conan fashion and build an existence. We have embedded the trailer for the new map here:
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Here is what to expect on the island: The fundamental principle of survival at all costs remains unchanged in the expansion. Because various dangerous creatures live on the island. Among them are rhinoceroses that you can train into weapon-wielding war beasts and even ride. It gets even more dangerous when you explore the island further and discover that creepy ruins stand everywhere.
These are from the former inhabitants of the island, who — as expected — worshipped dark gods from the terrifying depths of the cosmos. Anyone thinking of Lovecraft’s eerie stories is right on the mark. In the depths of the dungeons (called “Vaults”), unspeakable horrors lurk, guarding valuable treasures and secrets.
Creepy things are lurking in the sky.
This is how you obtain slaves: A prominent dark tower stands in the center of the island. There, you can directly summon dark powers of the cosmos, which then open portals to the world through which unfortunate humans tumble from the sky.
These, in turn, you can then knock out and enslave. Just how it’s done when you are a grim barbarian stranded on a deserted island and need slaves as cheap labor to build your mighty fortress of death!
When can I play the expansion? If you are already eager for the new adventure in the Conan world and are playing the survival adventure on PC, you can start early access on Steam on September 15, 2020. However, the release version is scheduled for 2021.
By the way, if you wish, you can try Conan Exiles for free on Steam until September 14, 2020. It’s definitely worth it, as the rough barbarian spectacle is one of the best survival games of 2020, as we showcase here in a special on MeinMMO.
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YouTuber and Twitch streamer Ryan “Cryaotic” Terry has now been banned on Twitch. He has not appeared since June. The accusations come from a former lover, which he confirmed in an apology video: He allegedly engaged with underage fans.
This is Cryaotic: Cryaotic is a YouTube veteran who later transitioned to Twitch. His earliest videos on YouTube were from 2007, and he now has 2.6 million followers on the platform.
He rarely appears personally in his videos. He uses a stylized, distinctive character as his avatar in thumbnails.
The wedding was about 6 years ago for Cryaotic. Let’s Plays about popular RPGs were the best.
He is mainly known for his Let’s Plays. He showcased and played role-playing games like Undertale, Vampire: The Masquerade, or Catherine. These are story-driven cult games that are somewhat off the mainstream and enjoy an exquisite reputation.
Cryaotic has a pleasant, deep voice, and part of the appeal of his Let’s Plays was that he read the dialogues of the RPGs with this voice.
From mid-2019, Cryaotic was hardly active on YouTube; he had switched to Twitch. On Twitch, he showcased “Animal Crossing.” On the streaming platform, he had 813,000 followers.
These are the allegations: On June 18, Twitter user Beanie published her experiences with a man she did not name:
She reached out to him at 16 when he was 22, and they quickly became friends – This was in 2011
She developed feelings for him, and he never discouraged her but rather kept her hanging
Beanie then hinted that they had sexual interaction when she turned 18. She said, “That’s when things changed, and I was too much through rose-colored glasses to understand what was really happening”
Later, as she graduated from school, he told her that he couldn’t reciprocate her feelings; he was interested in someone else. However, she was a good Plan B
Shortly after, he told her again that he was seeing others – as she later found out, they were underage
At 20, she realized how harmful the relationship was for her and ended it. The man then told her that he was only interested in sex with her
She then told his then-girlfriend everything
Years later, at 24, she reached out to him again, wanting an apology or closure. She wanted a “fix” for having been used as a personal therapist and toy for years.
She was only interested in a platonic friendship – But he fell back into old patterns
By now, she knows that many young and easily influenced girls go through what she experienced. She does not want an apology, but rather a change in behavior. She will never get back “the pieces he took”.
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A few days after the accusations, this video came out
“Cheated on girlfriend with those I didn’t know were underage”
This is how the YouTuber reacted: Until then, no one knew who it was about. On June 20, Cryaotic published a YouTube video in which he indirectly addressed these allegations.
This is a personal video in which he talks about how people wear masks and are no longer their true selves. He rejects his “former self.” He was insecure and only cared about protecting his own ego.
Then, out of nowhere, came the statement:
I was never able to interact naturally with people after cheating on my girlfriend with people I didn’t know were still underage.
Cryaotic
At that statement, some of his fans, who had followed him for years, were shocked, as described by a YouTuber.
Later, Cryaotic explained in the video description: The video was created in a manic phase. He had never had physical contact with minors, only virtual. But that should not downplay his actions.
He wrote at the end that he would now “do whatever comes next.”
After that, he did not publish any more YouTube videos and was also no longer active on Twitch.
This is how reactions to the video looked (Source: YouTube).
YouTubers express outrage over the confession
This is how the video was received: Cryaotic’s confession became a hot topic in June. Other alleged victims of Cryaotic spoke up, and his former partners distanced themselves from him (via twitter).
The allegations reflect a pattern. Teenage girls are infatuated with Cryaotic, and he enjoys it. He seems to seek virtual sexual contact.
But it is also stated by one: He immediately withdrew when he learned that she was still underage. He suffers from low self-esteem and is addicted to validation.
However, this is a different experience than those circulating.
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Other YouTubers picked up the topic and expressed shock: He confessed to cheating on his girlfriend with “underage girls”:
“Cryaotic is a Creep” – He Groomed His Own Fans
“Cryatic admits to cheating with underage girl”
and many more
Now Beanie’s tweets resurfaced after days, and it became clear that it was Cryaotic he was talking about.
However, Beanie emphasized that she did not want to publicly call him out and accuse him. She only posted that for herself and would never have accused him. He accused himself in the video, she did not do it.
This is now the end: Two and a half months after the incidents, Cryaotic was banned from Twitch, and his partner status was revoked. It seems to be a permanent ban.
Under the news of the ban, Cryaotic is being called “pedo” by Twitter users, claiming he “groomed multiple girls sexually.” It is now time for the ban, it is stated on Twitter.
The woman from whom the allegations came is expressly pleased with the ban. At the same time, her ex-boyfriend, who had also behaved wrongly towards her, is receiving a hefty dental bill.
So it’s a super day for her.
The LoL streamer was also accused of “grooming” minors.
Allegations against streamers engaging with underage girls are causing public outrage and a wave of anger in the communities.
In July, the LoL streamer “Hashinshin” faced similar backlash, with a shitstorm that did not subside. People demanded his ban; the pressure became enormous:
A new bonus week in GTA Online is now giving you the most valuable loot in the casino. If you take advantage of this, you will become very rich in the next few days. We will show you what to keep in mind.
What’s new? On Thursday, September 10th, a new bonus week started in GTA Online. There are now new incentives for you to play, as the casino is offering a lucrative haul. We have a guide for you on the heist and an overview of how many millions you can secure there now.
But you need to hurry. Next Thursday, September 17th, a new week will start again and presumably, the casino bonuses will be gone by then. That’s why the next few days in GTA Online are very worthwhile for you.
How many millions of GTA dollars does the casino bring now?
This is the loot now available: From now on, there are diamonds again in the casino of GTA Online. This loot has already been temporarily available in the heist by Rockstar Games a few times limited time. Players then dive into this heist as the loot is significantly higher than cash.
When you start the casino heist, you can randomly unlock one of four different items that you will steal during the respective heist. Money, artwork, gold, or diamonds. The diamonds are the most valuable in comparison:
A vault full of money brings you 2,115,000 GTA dollars
A vault full of artwork brings you 2,350,000 GTA dollars
A vault full of gold brings you 2,585,000 GTA dollars
A vault full of diamonds brings you 3,290,000 GTA dollars
The loot will then be divided among the heist participants as you set it when hosting the heist. This way, you can earn millions of GTA dollars in the next few days and buy the fastest cars from GTA Online.
What are the chances of getting diamonds? An exact probability is unclear. However, data miner Tez2 revealed on Twitter that the diamonds are in the game with a “high chance”. Therefore, you should receive the diamonds as loot quite frequently during the heist.
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What do you need to know about the heist? If you haven’t played the casino heist yet or want to improve in it, you should take a look at our assistance. Our guide to the casino heist in GTA Online. We will show you important information about escape routes and the preparation missions.
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The developers of Destiny 2 have released some official numbers for the 6th anniversary of the entire franchise. We now know how many players have ever played Destiny 1 and 2 and how long you have all been playing in total. However, this is not a big surprise for many fans.
How many players does Destiny have? Since the first Destiny launched in 2014, a huge number of players have distinguished themselves as Guardians in the fight against various alien scum. According to developer Bungie, a total of 167 million players (or registered accounts) have been active in the titles Destiny and Destiny 2 to date.
Is that a lot? Yes, those are impressive numbers. Because the undoubtedly popular and successful MMORPG World of Warcraft had only about 100 million registered player accounts a good 10 years after its release. You can read about it in this infographic on Blizzard’s site. Destiny has attracted more than one and a half times as many players in almost half the time.
How long do they all play? This impressive number of players has amassed over 8.6 billion play hours, during which loot has been farmed and aliens have been shot in their ugly faces. When converted, this impressive number amounts to 979,052 years spent only in Destiny.
Destiny really has a lot of players.
For comparison, the emergence of modern humans (Homo sapiens) is dated according to Wikipedia to about 315,000 years ago. So you have spent more than three times longer playing Destiny than there has been modern humanity.
If you want to know how many hours you have contributed to this astronomical number, you can check it here: Time wasted on Destiny
The class that everyone suspects is really the most popular: There is really no big surprise here. Because as many Destiny fans have suspected, a large portion of the fans actually play the Hunter class. Across both games, a total of 38 percent of users have chosen the agile Hunter.
How do the other classes perform? Unfortunately, there are no spectacular numbers to report here. Both the hefty Titan and the powerful Warlock have been played by 31 percent of players in both titles.
Finally, we officially know: Hunters are indeed the most popular.
Bungie charmingly summarized these numbers as follows:
So when it comes to defending humanity, whether you belong to the 31% who love to smash things, the 31% who love space magic, or the 38% who make coats look good, we feel flattered that you chose to make the Tower your home.
No matter what you play, it’s happy to have reached so many players with Destiny 1 and 2. However, some fans are currently concerned that the developers will completely ruin PvP with the new Stasis classes. You can find MeinMMO author Phillip Hansen’s opinion on this here.
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What kind of place is this? It is the main hub of Tony Stark. Like other small islands that have appeared on the map, this one has newly been added. The special thing about it is its size, as this piece of land is massive.
The circled area has been added with the update
Villain Galactus Approaches
There are now hostile drones on the Fortnite island that you must shoot down. Unlike the loot drones that only give you cool items, these are dangerous as they come from the villain Galactus.
However, if you defeat them, they will turn into loot that you can carry in your inventory.
The nasty drones will become your new enemies
New Hero Abilities
What’s new? The update 14.10 brought 2 additional hero abilities from the Marvel Universe. You can now find and use Iron Man’s and Thor’s abilities in the game.
Iron Man’s Unibeam can be found with the character himself, who is now located at the new place “Stark Industries”. If you eliminate Iron Man, he drops his special ability for you to use.
Thor’s Mjolnir Strike can be found with the loot drones that you can shoot down. One of them always contains a hero ability. Here you can see the gameplay of both superpowers in the game:
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What’s new? With a new version of the well-known game mode Operation: Knockout, you can show how strong superheroes you are. The mode will work in the same way, allowing you to unlock various permanent advantages through progression.
However, the difference is clear, instead of advantages from the usual loot pool of Fortnite, you unlock the powers of Marvel superheroes here and can then use them against your opponents.
The worlds of Fortnite and the Marvel Universe are increasingly blending together. New locations are being added, superheroes are making themselves at home, and the Nexus War is approaching. It’s no surprise then that the Battle Pass of Season 4 consists only of Marvel characters.
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That the Call of Duty: Warzone continues with Black Ops Cold War has been a topic for a while. However, how this is supposed to work is still not definitively clarified. What is known is shown by MeinMMO here in the overview.
Yesterday, on September 9th, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War officially showed many images of the multiplayer mode for the first time. The trailer and a gameplay insight can be found here. But not only the multiplayer of the new CoD was a topic, the developers also discussed the battle royale Warzone and its connection to this year’s and the previous Modern Warfare.
The new CoD launches on November 13th and the beta is already at the beginning of October, but there are still uncertainties about how the battle royale is supposed to be integrated into the new game with the new weapons and mechanics. Two important questions can already be clarified after yesterday’s event:
Which contents from Modern Warfare can we use with Cold War in Warzone?
How does the Battle Pass fit in?
The Warzone continues with Cold War – but how?
Warzone takes over content from both CoDs
What happens to the battle royale at release? The developers promise that Warzone will continue to be developed constantly after the launch of Cold War and that you can keep all your items. Some of the content from Cold War is also supposed to influence the battle in Verdansk, which includes:
If you earn a weapon through the “Cold War Battle Pass,” you can also use the new firearm in Warzone. Furthermore, both share their progression system. So if you gain experience points in Warzone, your level in Cold War will also increase.
What is certain – you can continue to use all your purchased and unlocked content from Modern Warfare in Warzone and over time this will mix with the content from Cold War. However, items from Modern Warfare do not work in Cold War. So if you bought a cool weapon skin, it will still be part of the arsenal in Warzone, but will not be usable in the “Cold War” multiplayer.
Cold War, however, also announced a revised loadout system – it is still unclear how this will affect Warzone. During the presentation, it seemed that new features will be gradually introduced in the battle royale. At the release of Cold War, Warzone might initially continue largely unchanged and then receive some new features over time.
Whether the battle royale Warzone continues with the MW mechanics or everything will be different is still in the stars.
This also includes, for example, a new leveling system, which will not be launched directly in Warzone. Currently, it appears that Cold War will start similarly to Modern Warfare: There will not be a Battle Pass at launch; for MW, the first Battle Pass started about 6 weeks after the game’s release. Together with the first Battle Pass of Cold War comes the new leveling system for Warzone. It is unclear whether you can collect XP for Cold War in Warzone before the introduction of the new progression system.
It is also uncertain whether the return of the prestige system requested by the community will happen. If some rumors and leaks are to be believed, the prestige levels will remain in the digital drawer and will not return.
What is so good about the announcements? The system with shared content allows you to use most of your earned content across multiple CoD generations for the first time. In Warzone, the “Cold War” items mix with the stuff from Modern Warfare. This is a fair approach from the developers, even though the MW items are not available in the “Cold War” multiplayer.
How all the new mechanics and changes will affect the Warzone experience remains to be seen. But at least the beloved skins will remain part of the arsenal.
Battle Pass runs like in MW, with seasons and free updates
What is already known about the Battle Pass? The entire system with the seasons and the Battle Pass will likely run like in Modern Warfare:
Season 1 does not start at release; the first Battle Pass will come later
Each season comes with a fresh Battle Pass
New base weapons will be introduced with the Battle Pass (Warzone & Cold War)
The Battle Pass has a free and a premium path
The contents of the seasons and Battle Passes will follow a specific theme
With the seasons come free content, like new maps and weapons
The cosmetics and items from the Battle Pass can be unlocked and used in Warzone and Cold War, but not in MW
There will also be the usual Battle Pass in Cold War
This way the developers rely on the proven system, which has provided new content and excitement in Modern Warfare over the past months. And as in the still current title Modern Warfare, the seasons will have an impact on the battle royale Warzone. The creators talked here about “thematic content” that will affect the seasonal adjustments and offered cosmetics.
It is not yet clear how Cold War and Warzone will merge together. However, the announcements for players of the battle royale Warzone already sound fair and promising. The developers are also maintaining the familiar system with the Battle Pass. However, it has not been said whether you will be able to extract enough real money currency from the pass to buy the next one.
You do not have to worry that your CoD credits will suddenly be gone. These have been shared across CoDs for several years and can still be spent in the new Black Ops.
The big decision about World of Warcraft Shadowlands has been made. A major wish of the players will not be fulfilled. We reveal what this means.
In recent days, there have been wild discussions surrounding the upcoming expansion Shadowlands. The hashtag #PullTheRipcord has been making the rounds and has repeatedly caused heated debates. Now the game’s Game Director, Ion Hazzikostas, has addressed a blog post and clarified Blizzard’s position. The ‘ripcord’ will not be pulled. The covenant system will remain as it is.
What was the ripcord? The term comes from an interview with the streamer Preach. It was about dissatisfaction with the current covenant system in Shadowlands, as the abilities mean a lot of power for the player characters. Since covenants cannot simply be changed – and neither can the abilities – many players wish for the covenant abilities to function like talents and be freely exchangeable. Lifting these restrictions was the “ripcord” that was to be pulled.
Wild discussions in the forums – but the covenants remain as they are.
No ripcord, covenants remain as they are
This is what Hazzikostas has said: In a lengthy blog post, Hazzikostas explained Blizzard’s position and justified why they will not pull this ripcord. The covenant system will largely come as the players currently know it from the beta. He stated:
None of this means that the development of covenants and their functions is complete or that we are not open to further changes. We are far from it. We understand that we are offering a selection of competing covenants with strengths and weaknesses. If we are not careful, especially with regard to pressure from the community, the weaknesses can easily overshadow the strengths. The satisfaction of having an advantage in certain content does not outweigh the frustration of being completely excluded in other content.
However, while it may seem easiest to tear down the whole system to prevent a major calamity, we are committed to working with the community to ensure that all players feel viable, regardless of which covenant they have chosen.
Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft.
Why is nothing changing? Hazzikostas also elaborated on various reasons. They maintain that players do not need even more decisions to adapt before each fight. With talents, specializations, gear, and conduits, they already have a wide array. However, a covenant should be part of the character’s identity and not be permanently exchangeable.
At the same time, the covenant abilities would not be systems that could be “just released” like that. Covenants and their abilities are one of the cornerstones of Shadowlands. Each covenant ability can be changed by conduits and soulbinds. That would mean that not only the abilities but also the soulbinds of all covenants would have to be made freely selectable. However, that would mean that all players would need to play through the campaigns of all covenants, as the soulbinds are unlocked through the story. The covenant system simply could not logically survive in this form.
In short, this means: If we pull this thread (or cord), it would dissolve the entire structure of the system. Even though we would take on the necessary work to renew the covenant system in this way if we agree it would be an improvement – in the end, we do not agree with this view.
Blizzard is listening, will continue to adjust: Lastly, he explained that some community concerns are indeed being heard. If, for example, the Kyrian covenant is completely unpopular for rogues because the abilities and soulbinds are not strong enough, then changes may occur. All covenants should feel equally strong. There is still a lot of balancing to be done on the actual numbers, so the current strength of the abilities is not yet representative of the final outcome.
For Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the multiplayer mode has been revealed. However, the trailer and the associated information have not convinced all fans. Many are concerned that so many vehicles were shown. And the new scorestreak system is also viewed with skepticism. However, almost everyone is excited about the new zombies.
This can be seen in the trailer: The first major multiplayer reveal of Black Ops Cold War showcased a lot of explosions reminiscent of a fast-paced action blockbuster. Soldiers were running around, shooting each other in rapid succession. The action took place in locations such as Moscow, Miami, Uzbekistan, and at sea. At the very end, the popular zombies even appeared for a few seconds.
https://youtu.be/rXRQyd6_5j4
The infamous multiplayer trailer.
Players criticize vehicles
This is the problem with the vehicles: The trailer prominently featured the many vehicles. Soldiers were often seen in SUVs, motorcycles, jet skis, helicopters, and even a tank. This annoyed many players immensely, as they would love to play CoD in multiplayer specifically for the action on small maps. Vehicles, on the other hand, only make sense on large maps and would make the whole game look like a “casual version” of Battlefield.
Broskah: “They really are trying to turn CoD into BF. I play CoD for fast 6v6, not for Ground War.”
15-Cent: “Honestly, I’m not feeling anything here […] I was hoping for classic small Treyarch maps, but what they showcased looks like a Battlefield game.”
That’s why this might not be so bad: However, many players quickly pointed out that the shown vehicles likely all come from the Combined Arms mode. A mode where 12vs12 players fight for dominance on a large map, and vehicles are a good tool for that.
The classic 6vs6 deathmatch and familiar modes will still be available, but the developers likely wanted to focus more on the new experiences.
However, that still bothers some players because if one wants to play such large maps with vehicles, they would just go for Battlefield.
Longer TTK, meaning the time until a kill is achieved
No tactical sprinting
No doors
No weapon mounting
Fewer parkour elements
Simpler level design
This is seen as an advantage by some fans because, among other things, the weapon mounting mechanic in MW led to campers being particularly effective in waiting with a mounted weapon.
Additionally, the loud doors in MW were a major nuisance, and various fans are glad they are gone in Cold War.
This is what’s up with the scorestreaks: Another point that irritates many players even before the release concerns the scorestreaks. These are rewards that players earn through kills and completing objectives in the game. For example, an airstrike or special weapons that are dropped onto the battlefield.
Unlike in Modern Warfare, players will now likely retain their progress after dying. This means that even players who die often can start a good streak if they collect points.
Such bombings are typical scorestreaks.
This does not sit well with many players who want to award such rewards only to players who are actually racking up kills and objectives without dying multiple times.
The opinion of user Manoli20 summarizes this well: “The fact that scorestreaks aren’t reset after death is a slap in the face of CoD’s legacy.”
Zombies make everyone happy: However, where practically all fans agreed was on the zombies at the end of the trailer. The creepy undead have always been a feature that resonates well with some fans. Especially in the CoD titles developed by Treyarch, like Cold War. They invented the whole zombie concept and are considered the masters of the undead.
Yeah, zombies!
Therefore, fans are also extremely excited about the upcoming zombie mode, even if they only saw a few seconds of it, as user Sasukeluffy writes: “3 seconds of zombie gameplay and I’m already hyped! Just two more months!”
What did you think of the multiplayer reveal of Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War? Do you not care about the vehicles because you don’t play the 12vs12 mode anyway, or are you annoyed that the developers even spend time on it? If it’s up to streamers like Dr Disrespect, then the new Call of Duty should be the best CoD of all time.
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Multiplayer games are great for passing the time. But sometimes you just don’t have that much. That’s why we at MeinMMO want to know which games with short matches you prefer to play.
What is this about? Most of our readers prefer multiplayer games, but it often happens that you only have a little time to jump into a match before you have to go elsewhere or the break is just over.
Which games are available? In this list, we have selected 19 games from various genres. There are racing games like Forza or Rocket League, shooters like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or Planetside, or even really short titles like Battlerite or IP Curve.
Additionally, there is the option “Another” that you can choose, and we would then ask you to post the corresponding game in the comments. After all, we might have overlooked a good title.
We have consciously decided against games with an open world, as most can be played as often and as long as you like. This is explicitly about titles that you can enter a match in.
How can I vote? You can cast your votes as usual in the survey tool here. Each of you has only one vote to give to the games. Please note that the decision is final and cannot be changed.
Have fun voting!
Diese Umfrage ist geschlossen.
What happens after voting? From the titles you have chosen, we will create a list of the multiplayer games that our readers prefer for short gaming sessions.
The development studio Digital Extremes announced that the popular online game Warframe will receive a slimming makeover, which will also bring an aesthetic enhancement.
What did the developers announce? Warframe is too large. Therefore, after the major expansion Heart of Deimos, updates will be made to reduce the installation size. Additionally, a new texture compression technology will be employed, allowing for better visuals even as file sizes shrink.
By how much will Warframe be smaller? The first update is set to release next week for PC and will reduce the game’s size by 6.6 GB. However, you will need to download an update of 6.5 GB first. Following this, there will be more updates by the end of the year, freeing up a total of 15 GB of disk space. Currently, the game occupies between 30 GB and approximately 48 GB depending on the system.
According to Digital Extremes, not only the PC version will benefit; most other platforms will also undergo this slimming treatment. The studio has not yet revealed when exactly this will happen or which specific platforms are involved.
Players have no more space for Warframe
Why is this necessary? According to the developers, the highly successful Warframe has grown so large over the past 8 years that some players can no longer install the online game on smaller SSDs and have to switch to slower HDDs, leading to longer loading times.
In order for players to continue installing Warframe on fast SSDs and enjoy short loading times, this slimming makeover is now taking place.
Here you can see a comparison of how Warframe looks before and after the overhaul.
Why will Warframe also look better at the same time? The developers are using a new technology called Oodle Texture to re-save the textures in the game. This makes the files smaller, but the quality of the textures will be higher than before. This means that the new compression method is more effective than the current one.
You will see prettier textures in the game. But that’s not all. The lightmaps in the game will also be revised. These have been modified to make lights in the game look even better. Additionally, there will be an optimization of the so-called normal maps, which provide depth structure.
Overall, these revisions should visibly enhance Warframe visually.
As a player of Warframe, you benefit in two ways: The game gets smaller, but looks better at the same time.
What do you think of this overhaul? Are you looking forward to the smaller but prettier Warframe?
For only €3.99 per month, you could subscribe to the Xbox Game Pass for PC. However, this offer won’t last long. Hurry if you want to save now.
What is changing with the Xbox Game Pass for PC? Previously, the Game Pass on PC already offered many advantages. Users could play new games like Microsoft Flight Simulator or even Crusader Kings 3 on the very first day without having to purchase the game. A subscription for €3.99 per month (only €1 in the first month) was sufficient.
However, the price is now going to be raised and will soon be about double.
How much will the Xbox Game Pass for PC cost? On September 17, 2020, the price for the Game Pass on PC is expected to double. For customers in Germany, this means that instead of €3.99, you will then pay €9.99 monthly.
However, this applies only to the next billing date. If you already have an existing subscription for the Xbox Game Pass for PC or sign up before September 17, you will still pay the current price until the next billing date. So either €1 for new users or €3.99 if you have used the subscription before.
Xbox confirmed on Twitter that the introductory price for this service will no longer be available.
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These games regularly rotate – old ones leave, new ones come in. To play them, you only need to pay the monthly subscription costs.
Currently, you will find hits like:
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Crusader Kings III
Football Manager 2020
Minecraft Dungeons
Sea of Thieves
Subnautica
The good thing is: If you have always wanted to try one of these games but are not willing to pay the full price for it, you can sneak in for the subscription costs. For example, grab Crusader Kings 3 for €1 (for first-time customers, otherwise €3.99) instead of paying the full price of €50 for the game. This way, you have the chance to peek in for a month. With our beginner’s guide to Crusader Kings III you will succeed in starting your way into the complex strategy game.
New partnership with EA: If you were previously not convinced by the Pass, you will probably be pleased with the changes that Microsoft shared simultaneously with the introduction of the new Xbox Series X.
For you, this means that the more than 100 games from the current Game Pass will be expanded by more than 60 from EA. This includes titles such as:
FIFA 20
Titanfall 2
Need for Speed Heat
Battlefield
Mass Effect
The Sims
Using these games is free for customers of the Xbox Game Pass for PC. So there is no additional cost. This means that the library of this offer is growing significantly.
Are you taking advantage of the offer now before the prices go up?
The highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War multiplayer reveal has just taken place. Treyarch and Activision revealed a lot about the multiplayer aspect. We summarize all the important information in a comprehensive overview so that you don’t miss any info or detail.
On September 9, it was finally time. Besides a new trailer, the developers published a ton of new information through their own blog and selected partner sites. You can find the most important bits in a compact overview in this article.
Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Release Date: If you’re wondering when you can finally dive into the multiplayer battles of the new Call of Duty 2020 – CoD Black Ops Cold War will be released worldwide on November 13, 2020.
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CoD Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer – Everything we know so far after the reveal
In general, the current status of the multiplayer in Black Ops Cold War suggests: It builds on numerous positive aspects of Modern Warfare 2019, enriching them with various unique twists and also bringing back some iconic features from the past.
General features of the Black Ops Cold War multiplayer
Deniable Ops: Deniable Ops essentially represent a new system that will allow the multiplayer maps in Black Ops Cold War, as well as the campaign, to tell a cohesive story.
Some maps are based on real-life events, while others are in-house creations by Treyarch that allow you to dive deeper into global conflicts during the Cold War. For instance, at the start of a round, operators will discuss certain details about the respective map in dialogues.
3D Sound: Players will be able to accurately hear from which direction sounds like footsteps or shots are coming. This is ensured by the new 3D sound system of the engine.
Score Streaks instead of Kill Streaks: Black Ops Cold War deviates from the kill streak system of Modern Warfare and brings back the so-called Score Streaks. This means: Instead of gathering kills for powerful attack rewards, you now earn points through various actions like capturing objectives or even kills.
However, there is a significant change with Score Streaks: The points do not reset upon death. While point chains within a life contribute more to your score, rewarding good players more, beginners also benefit more frequently from napalm strikes or artillery strikes. Additionally, there is now a cooldown of 90 seconds to prevent spamming of powerful strikes.
Currently, the following Score Streaks are known:
Remote-controlled car with explosives
Spy plane
Artillery strike
Napalm bomb strike
Jets against enemy air score streaks
Grenade launcher with high explosive ammunition
Attack helicopter
Helicopter gunner
New Movement System: The movement system has been revamped with Black Ops Cold War. There is now a so-called sprint take-off. This means you get a higher speed boost at the beginning of a sprint, which then decreases and transitions into the normal sprint speed after a short period. This allows you to sprint indefinitely.
Jumping has also been made more realistic. The jump height is now more natural, and you will be slowed down after landing. Furthermore, sliding now starts and ends in a crouched position, making this movement feel more natural. By the way, you can also swim and dive on some maps.
Time to Kill: The fears of many players have not come true. The TTK is still brief and comparable to that of CoD Modern Warfare.
All currently confirmed weapons in gameplay: It’s no secret that there will be plenty of weapons. YouTuber Inkslasher has already captured gameplay of all currently confirmed weapons from Black Ops Cold War. You can see it here:
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Crossplay and Cross-Generation-Play: Black Ops Cold War offers both crossplay and cross-generation play in multiplayer. In short: All platforms can play together – whether PS4 with Xbox Series X and PC, or PS4 with PS5.
Further innovations and changes:
There are no more doors on the MP maps
Theater Mode is back, allowing you to record your matches
A visible health bar is back but can be turned off
The classic mini-map is back, displaying all shots without a suppressor for all players. There is now also a compass display at the top
There is auto-heal; your health regenerates after a while automatically
Multiplayer modes in CoD Black Ops Cold War
From small skirmishes to large-scale shootouts and vehicles, a lot is offered in multiplayer.
Classic modes: Many beloved classics such as Team Deathmatch, Search & Destroy, Domination, Kill Confirmed, or Control will be available to you. But that’s not all.
New modes: Some new modes will also spice up the multiplayer, such as:
VIP Escort: 6vs6. A random player is appointed as the VIP and must be protected or hunted depending on the team. The VIP only has a pistol, a smoke grenade, and a UAV at their disposal. The protection team tries to get the VIP out of the zone while the other team tries to eliminate them.
Connected Arms: 12vs12 with infantry and vehicles. Depending on the map, there are tanks, speedboats, snowmobiles, or helicopters.
Fireteam: Up to 10 four-man teams (i.e., 40 players) fighting for a dirty bomb. More information will follow.
The multiplayer maps in Black Ops Cold War
The new maps are beautifully and diversely designed. They take you through numerous areas of the world and once again offer the classic three-lanes design in Black Ops Cold War.
Fighting takes place on land, in the air, and in water. You can storm head-on, sneak through the shadows, or carve your way through water, relocating the fight to another location.
These maps are known:
Armada: This map takes place in the North Atlantic and leads you over ships and gunboats.
Crossroads: The map takes you to Uzbekistan. Tanks and snowmobiles are used here.
Miami: Fight your way through the neon-lit streets of Ocean Drive.
Moscow: Here, a Spetsnaz unit and a CIA team clash amidst street battles.
Satellite: Here you fight in the heart of Central Africa, in the Angolan desert.
Is that all? No, these five maps are only a representative sample. They are just part of many maps that will be available at launch.
Vehicles: Depending on the map and mode, different vehicles may be available to you. Among them are:
Dirt bike
Buggy
Snowmobile
Jet skis
Patrol boats
Speedboats
Helicopters
Tanks
The loadout system in Black Ops Cold War
Here, Black Ops Cold War mixes the system from Modern Warfare and previous Black Ops installments.
Gunsmith: The gunsmith feature from CoD MW will also be in Cold War, but not as extensive. While there are still plenty of customization options, you can’t modify the weapons to the same extent. For example, you can no longer simply turn an AK-47 into an AK SU.
Each weapon has eight points where various attachments like optics, underbarrel attachments, or stocks can be attached. Each attachment impacts specific properties of the weapon. The following attachment categories are available:
Optics
Muzzle
Barrel
Underbarrel
Body
Stock
Magazine
Grip
“Create a Class” editor: Players can also assemble a custom loadout in the “Create a Class” menu from
Wildcards: The wildcards affect your loadout. Depending on which wildcard you choose, you can carry more equipment, have two primary weapons with you, unlock three additional attachment slots for your weapon (allowing you to use all 8 attachment slots), or equip three additional perks (6 total).
Field Upgrades: The field upgrades from Modern Warfare also return. These can be selected in Create a Class, charge over time in matches, and can then be used. You have access to the following:
Proximity Mine
Anti-air missile turret
Jamers
Field Mic
Black Ops Cold War and Warzone
The free battle royale will continue to evolve and expand with CoD: Black Ops Cold War. The continuity within Warzone will be preserved while incorporating elements from Black Ops Cold War.
How does it work with Warzone? The Black Ops Cold War theme and weapons and operators will be introduced in Warzone. With the battle pass to Black Ops Cold War, Warzone will also receive new content. Additionally, there will be cross-progression between Warzone and Cold War.
Warzone players will also continue to have access to previously earned Warzone content from Modern Warfare, such as weapons, operators, blueprints, equipment, cosmetics, and more. However, content from Modern Warfare can only be used in Warzone and Modern Warfare – not in Black Ops Cold War.
The Battle Pass in CoD Black Ops Cold War: There will also be a battle pass for Black Ops Cold War in the style of Modern Warfare, with a free and a paid rewards branch.
All gameplay-relevant content like new base weapons will still be completely available through the free branch, which is accessible to all.
New content such as maps or zombie experiences will be released for free and simultaneously across all platforms after launch.
What about Zombies? Coop and zombie fans can rejoice. Because traditionally, as is customary for a Treyarch title, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will contain the much-loved zombie mode for many players.
In the course of the multiplayer reveal, there were also fresh details about the upcoming beta of Black Ops Cold War.
When does the multiplayer beta start? The beta on PS4, Xbox One, and PC will start in October. However, the exact dates depend on your platform and whether you have access to early access or not. For precise details on the respective dates and how you can participate in the beta, check here:
In League of Legends, Season 10 is coming to an end. Riot Games has now provided an outlook on the changes of Pre-Season 11, which will begin in November. Among other things, the completely new Mythic Items will be introduced.
What will change? The Pre-Season aims to bring larger changes that can be thoroughly tested after the Worlds 2020 are over and before the new tournaments and rankings start in Season 11.
The following innovations are planned for Pre-Season 11:
There will be a major overhaul of items and the shop.
New Mythic Items will be introduced.
Healing effects will generally be reduced, as they have become excessive.
The cooldown reduction will be revised, so it will be called “Ability Haste” in the future and will scale linearly instead of exponentially.
Tenacity, the value against CC effects, will now also work against knock-ups.
A release from Riot Pls regarding the new Mythic Items has now been published. In the developer’s video, the system behind it was explained in detail. We at MeinMMO will present it to you in detail.
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What are the Mythic Items? These new items are items of which you can only have one at a time. They are particularly powerful, have a passive effect that enhances your other “finished items”, and are intended to serve as cornerstones of your build.
The appearance of the items was showcased by lead designer Mark “Scruffy” Yetter on Twitter. He posted three images showing AD items:
The Crimson Shieldbow is intended for AD champions who want a bit more defense in the form of life steal and a shield.
The Behemoth Slayer is completely focused on damage.
Galeforce is an item that has a dash as an active effect, which can be particularly useful when enemies can pull you in, for example, with Thresh or Blitzcrank.
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Not all Mythic Items are intended to be completely new. Some older items will be adjusted and upgraded to a Mythic Item.
In general, Riot has stated that they are reviewing all 200 items in the game and making adjustments to ensure they fulfill their purpose. About 1/3 should remain the same, 1/3 slightly adjusted, and 1/3 completely revised:
Jungle items will no longer be expandable with gold after the first purchase, similar to support items.
AD carries will receive more strategic options, e.g., an item with AD + armor.
Mages will also get more options, including an item that supports massive range.
AD assassins will receive new late-game items.
For tanks, items with more versatility and magic resistance are planned.
AP fighters will get a new option whose first item has no mana, but contains defensive stats – including the new item Cursed Demonhelm, which was shown in the video.
One of the new items in Pre-Season 11.
However, it is important to note that the entire system is still under construction and further changes will be made before November.
New Shop Interface: Along with the Mythic Items, a new shop will also be introduced. The new version aims to be clearer and more user-friendly.
The item recommendations are also expected to improve and become significantly “smarter”.
Screenshot of the new shop from the “Riot Pls” video.
When can the changes be tested? According to Mark Yetter, the innovations are expected to be available soon on the PBE, the test server of LoL. Currently, the changes for patch 10.19 are being implemented, which will also bring Set 4 for the Auto Chess Teamfight Tactics and the new LoL champion Samira.
Every two weeks, there is typically an update for LoL, which usually brings balance adjustments to items and champions. Two changes during Season 10 led to Shen being rediscovered as a jungler. He was especially popular in Season 2 and 3.
But one accusation the MMO shooter must endure: The story is told in a convoluted way, and sometimes storylines are left unresolved for years or players are tossed lore puzzle pieces that they must piece together themselves.
Spoiler Warning: From this point on, reading is at your own risk.
Fans and lore experts in the community are incessantly speculating, coming up with the wildest theories. Who will succeed Cayde and what will happen to the Warmind Rasputin has now been clarified in a quest.
This is what the quest is about: With the weekly reset on September 8, players were finally able to complete the major evacuation quest that players have been eagerly awaiting since the start of Season 11. These events are recorded in the lore book “Duress and Engress” (Duress and Engress).
What the exotic reward “Chosen of the Traveler” has to offer from the quest, you can read here in the review from MeinMMO:
The Great Evacuation Didn’t Go Quite According to Plan
During the evacuation due to the encroaching darkness in the form of pyramid ships, not all characters managed to reach the Tower safely:
Sloane voluntarily stayed on Titan and, in Titan fashion, screamed to fend off the Hive when the pyramid ships began their attack.
Asher Mir descended into the depths of the Pyramidion on Io and ensured that the darkness could not set foot in the Vex construct.
Brother Vance left the Lighthouse on Mercury and encountered an alternative version of himself in the Infinite Forest – one of them was immediately brutally murdered.
Ana Bray was able to safely leave Mars.
Whether Sloane and Asher died in their efforts is not entirely clear. However, with Ana’s escape, the questions regarding Cayde’s succession and Rasputin’s fate have been clarified.
Vance, Sloan, Ana, Asher, and a Sweeper Bot
Theory 1 – Will Cayde’s Killer Actually Be His Successor?
Who will be the new Hunter leader? When Uldren shot Cayde 2 years ago, a scream went through the community. The most popular Destiny character has been mourned since then, and his position as leader of the Hunters has been vacant since Forsaken. With Ana’s arrival at the Tower, the experienced hunter naturally speaks with Commander Zavala about succession.
Just as Ana is about to decline the position, she hears that she isn’t even considered for it. After all, she didn’t kill Cayde.
This confirms Zavala’s “Vanguard Dare,” a sort of bet or promise where surviving Hunters take on the leader’s position. Similarly, the former space pirate Cayde came to the job.
Uldren was held accountable and resurrected as a Guardian by the Traveler
This seems to confirm the theory that Uldren will indeed be one of the good guys. Currently, Cayde’s killer wanders the Cosmodrome as a freshly awakened Guardian without memories.
Theory 2 – The Powerful Warmind Will Soon Learn to Walk
What about Rasputin? In Season 10, we were able to turn the dangerous Warmind AI to our side. With his help, the Last City was saved at the last second from an alien ship crashing from orbit.
Since then, the Warmind has lost many feathers and has been brought to the brink of extinction by the encroaching darkness. To save him, Ana has coded him into an Engram and came to the Tower with a mysterious, experimental Exo chassis.
What form will Rasputin’s Exo body take?
This confirms what many lore experts have suspected for some time: Rasputin is getting a robot body. Whether he will become a standard Exo or still command the most powerful weapons from the Golden Age remains unclear.
Do you also struggle to accept Uldren as Cayde’s successor, or does everyone deserve a second chance – after all, he was cursed back then? And what do you think about seeing the solar system-spanning Rasputin crammed into a robo-body?
With Spellbreak, a new battle royale game has launched for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. We will tell you how it is received by players and what makes it so interesting.
Genre-typical, the map gets smaller and thus the fights become more intense. In addition, you also need to look for loot in the form of magical gloves. These help you to last longer. The gloves provide you with new spells that you can even combine. Whoever is the last one standing wins.
How is Spellbreak received? The free-to-play online game was released on September 3 for PC via the Epic Games Store, for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. On Metacritic, players have already posted their opinions. These are very positive. The current meta user score is 8.9 out of 10 points.
It shows that Spellbreak is a very fun and entertaining game that brings fresh wind into the battle royale genre. The fast-paced fights with the combinable spells and the smooth gameplay are well received. Additionally, it is possible to fly across the map. Players sometimes feel like Harry Potter.
Furthermore, players praise the graphics, which although not reaching the level of CoD: Warzone, is still consistent and runs well on mid-range PCs.
Spellbreak offers an atmospheric style graphically.
This is what players say: We summarize some of the statements from Spellbreak players on the Metacritic website for you.
Embara626 explains: “Usually, I am not a big fan of battle royale games, but when I saw the gameplay for this title in the early beta phase, I knew I had to try it. Being able to fly over the map and hurl fireballs and lightning from my fingertips… It was like reliving every fantasy I had as a child as a fan of Star Wars and Harry Potter.”
Hyaljaber says: “The game is so fluid and really fun, especially when you don’t take it seriously or approach it too aggressively. Learning a new glove is easy, but perfecting the spell is hard, which I find nice. The progression system is amazing, and the talents you get really change the play style.”
Xylated writes: “The only PvP game I’ve enjoyed playing again for a while. Every match has something satisfying to offer, with a huge variety in play style and choices.”
MandaraAaa likes the game: “It’s a whole new kind of battle royale. The potential is really high, the matches have been fantastic so far.”
stingingend finds the balancing not yet refined: “It’s not well-balanced. A giant map for not enough players. It’s fun but the balancing and the map ruin it for me.”
losttotime is frustrated by some bugs: “It’s still pretty buggy, even though they’ve been doing alphas and betas for almost two years. Aside from that, it is definitely fun.”
In summary, it can be said that there are still balancing problems and bugs in Spellbreak, but the fluid gameplay and fun fights are very well received – even by players who usually don’t have much to do with battle royale.
Have you already tried Spellbreak? What do you think of the game?
Today, Thursday, September 10th, the Fortnite servers will go down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android). During this time, the new Update 14.10 will be deployed. What’s in the new patch?
Update 14:25: The Update 14.10 is now here. We will show you in the German patch notes what has changed.
It seems to be a rather large update (on PC), as Fortnite Status mentioned in a comment under the Twitter post. For the other platforms, the patch size shouldn’t be larger.
Before players can embark on an adventure, the servers will be shut down, as usual.
Fortnite servers will be shut down – when and how long?
Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime for Update 14.10 started at 10:00 AM German time. At 9:30 AM, you could join a new match for the last time, after which the servers were shut down and Fortnite was down for a short time.
How long will the maintenance take? Based on experiences from the last weeks and months, the work should be completed around noon.
Technical problems or other delays may lead to an extension of the maintenance work. If this happens, you will find out here at MeinMMO.
When will the patch notes be released? Based on past experiences with updates in the new chapter of Fortnite, it’s likely that no patch notes will be released for the battle royale mode again.
If this happens again today, we will compile the major changes for you and publish them in the form of German patch notes.
What new content does Update 14.10 bring?
What new features will there be in the battle royale mode? Fortnite Status left a hint in the tweet: “Ease the action”. Could this be a hint about a new superhero coming into the Fortnite world?
After all, there is only one mini-boss on the map and it’s likely that more will follow. Perhaps this update will add a new one.
So far, there is only the hideout of Doctor Doom from the Marvel Universe visible
What does the update bring for the “Save the World” mode? The last update for Fortnite’s PvE mode launched the first new seasonal season in Save the World and brought some content.
Some had already suspected it, now it’s officially confirmed: ArcheAge 2 is coming and according to the developer studio XL Games, we can expect a huge MMORPG.
What exactly did XL Games announce? The game, which is currently being developed by the studio in collaboration with Kakao Games, is indeed ArcheAge 2. Until now, one could only speculate based on job postings, but now it’s official.
XL Games explains that ArcheAge 2 offers the same freedoms as its predecessor ArcheAge. It is therefore again a sandbox MMORPG, but it is supposed to be massive. There is talk of a next-gen AAA MMORPG.
What ArcheAge 2 will ultimately look like is still unclear. So far, there is only this artwork for the game. The cover image shows a general artwork of an archer.
ArcheAge 2 is really coming!
This is what CEO Jake Song says about ArcheAge 2: The head of the development studio has big plans with the new MMORPG, which he is producing with an eye on the international market.
ArcheAge, which officially launched in early 2013, has already been running for more than seven years. Back then, I wanted to create a model for a new MMORPG that combines Lineage and WoW, and I think it has been well received in the market. I am particularly proud that more than half of the total revenue has been generated overseas, especially in North America and Europe.
I have the desire to now develop a great game with ArcheAge 2 that gains recognition for its success in the global market as well as for its quality.
Jake Song, CEO of XL Games
What do we know about the game? XL Games has not revealed much yet. We know that the new game is ArcheAge 2 and that a very large AAA MMORPG awaits us. In addition, players will have a lot of freedom in a sandbox world.
In addition, Unreal Engine 5 will be used. This is interesting in multiple ways:
The job postings for the new game in spring 2020 still referred to Unreal Engine 4. The development of the MMORPG thus started with this engine and the studio wants to switch to the new version upon the release of UE 5.
ArcheAge 2 is supposed to be inspired by its predecessor. The trailer shows how this game plays.
How many people are working on ArcheAge 2 and when will it be released? According to XL Games, more than 50 developers are currently working on ArcheAge 2.
The studio has not yet announced a release date. However, since the MMORPG is supposed to use Unreal Engine 5, which will not be available until 2021, a release is likely not to be expected before 2022.
What will happen to the predecessor after the release of ArcheAge 2 is still unclear. It is conceivable that both games will run in parallel for at least a while. However, it is also possible that with the release of the sequel, ArcheAge 1 will be shut down. Here, however, the international publishers will certainly have a say.
Are you looking forward to ArcheAge 2? What do you expect from the new MMORPG?
Today marks the launch of the new and currently final DLC for Borderlands 3. In “Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck”, things are just as crazy as the name suggests.
When does DLC 4 start? The new DLC launches today, on September 10, 2020. It will be available for PS4, Xbox One, Steam, in the Epic Game Store, and on Stadia.
An official time has not been announced yet, but the patch with DLC support should be available by 6 PM at the latest. At least this has always been the case with previous DLCs.
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How do I get DLC 4? The DLC is included in the Borderlands 3 Season Pass. If you have it, you just need to download the expansion as soon as it becomes available.
Additionally, the War DLC will be available for individual purchase in stores. However, the last DLCs were all released for individual download at a slightly later time – and that is likely to be the case with DLC 4 as well.
But what can you expect in the DLC? Here are the highlights of the new expansion.
Fight your way through War’s twisted psyche in DLC 4
This is what the DLC looks like: Even the name of the DLC, “Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck”, is so absurd that the German translation had to buckle. This already gives a hint of how wild the DLC will be.
Because: Scientist Tannis claims to have figured out that the psychos in the world of Borderlands are as crazy as they are because of the place “Kammerhalla”. You would like to ask the psycho badass brawler Krieg about it – but he usually just yells.
You will encounter a wicked train. Naturally.
So, it goes into the mind of the psycho. You will be a firsthand witness to War’s inner struggle, as he has a split personality: You will encounter both the raging killing machine and the calm version of Krieg. With both, you will try to escape War’s mind alive.
This will not be easy, as expected, because the mind of a psycho is plagued by pretty wild thoughts. Just about everything wants to kill you – there is even an angry train named “Locomobius” that has it out for some of Krieg’s memories. You can get a first impression of the gameplay here in this IGN video:
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Who is roaming around in Krieg’s mind? Since everything in War’s psyche stems from the crazy imagination of the psycho, there are no limits for the characters (see: evil train flying around). This means you can expect not only crazy enemy types but also familiar faces.
You will encounter one or two familiar faces again
The trailer already showed brief glimpses of the vault hunters Lilith, Brick, and Maya – but all through the chaotic filter of War’s memory. Accordingly, one should perhaps expect that they may not all appear in the form we know them. It remains to be seen if more old acquaintances are lounging in War’s memory.
Scoop up even more loot
New gear in the DLC: Keeping track of all the weapons in Borderlands 3 is quite challenging. And the new DLC will again provide new loot: There are new weapons, gear, and cosmetics. Everything you find in War’s mind can also be used outside of his consciousness. All loot also scales with the level of your vault hunter.
Additionally, a max level increase to level 65 is on the way. So it’s worth it to go loot-hunting again and collect better weapons. This is especially fun with multiple players – after all, Borderlands 3 currently belongs to the best multiplayer online shooters.
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Do you need a new excuse for being late in World of Warcraft ? Soon the game will provide it, as the new login screen along with music does just that.
You can always tell that the beta of a WoW expansion is nearing its end by the implementation of (almost) the last features. The new login screen along with new music, which will presumably accompany players for almost two years, has now appeared in the beta of Shadowlands.
This is the new login screen: In true classic WoW tradition, the new login screen of Shadowlands shows the portal to the namesake Shadowlands. It gapes in the sky above the Frost Throne, where the veil between Azeroth and the Shadowlands was torn apart. How this came to be can be seen in the cool intro cinematic of the next expansion. Although there is not much to see, you can still spot the peak of Torghast, protruding from the Shadowlands.
This is the new login music: Along with the new login screen, there is also a new soundtrack waiting for players starting from the pre-patch 9.0. The nearly 11-minute music piece mixes the well-known war drums with the more mystical sounds from Icecrown and newer tracks from the Shadowlands, such as Ardenweald or Torghast.
It’s better to listen to it directly because let’s be honest: With Shadowlands, you’d rather be playing than just listening to the music on the login screen. However, if you do start it, then at least it’s a valid excuse for being 11 minutes late to the raid in Shadowlands .
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Nowadays, the login screen is usually just a small thing. Most players spend about 3 seconds on it after launching World of Warcraft through the Battle.net app. Only those who have to enter their password manually
What do you think about the new music and the login screen? Cool and fitting? Or did you prefer those from previous expansions?
