LoL: Professional players bring the old champion back to the jungle – That’s why it works

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In League of Legends, the champion Shen is currently very popular. He is often used in the top lane or as a supporter. Recently, however, he is increasingly taking on the role of a jungler. Players from the professional team TSM have notably used him there, winning the Summer Playoffs of the LCS.

Why has Shen suddenly become so popular? The popularity of Shen is a gradual process and has been facilitated by some adjustments over the course of the season:

  • The beginning was Patch 10.6 in March of this year. There, the damage from “Twilight Assault” (Q) against monsters was significantly increased. Riot already laid the foundation for Shen as a jungler there.
  • With Patch 10.15, his passive “KI Barrier” was strengthened, making him a better top laner. This change was slightly weakened again in Patch 10.18, but he is still better than before the adjustments.

Jungle Shen became popular through professional player Mingyi “Spica” Lu, who has been on the roster of TSM since May 2020, which has had to go through some crises this year. Nevertheless, the American team made it to 1st place in the Summer Playoffs and thus qualified safely for the Worlds.

A significant contribution to this has been made by Jungle Shen, as analyzed by YouTuber I AM JERM:

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What makes Jungle Shen so interesting? Shen was already very popular as a jungler in Seasons 2 and 3. However, he had more useful skills for the jungle back then, such as lifesteal on “Q” and low cooldown on “W,” which granted him a shield. However, a rework in 2016 made Shen unplayable in the jungle.

The new adjustments have made him at least a bit better in the jungle. Furthermore, his taunt and ultimate are extremely useful in team fights.

In Patch 10.16, Shen was played in the jungle in 0.3% of all matches in SoloQ, in the current Patch 10.18 already in 0.6% (via u.gg). This is a remarkable increase.

Other professional teams have also started using Shen in the jungle:

  • “Jankos” from G2 used him in the finals of the LEC against Fnatic.
  • The professional “Spirit” from Afreeca Freecs, a Korean team already qualified for the Worlds, mentioned in an interview that they are also keeping an eye on Jungle Shen (via Invenglobal).
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How to play Shen in the jungle

What should you pay attention to? Shen is not particularly strong at defeating monsters in the jungle or ganking in the lanes unless you land an early taunt correctly.

Exactly this is what “Spica” did in the game against Team Liquid (for mobile users: the gank starts at 9:25):

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Shen is especially useful when you have solo laners who deal a lot of damage and can reach the backline of the enemies. Then Shen can join with his ultimate and taunt the enemy directly.

How to play Shen in the jungle? You should first skill your “Q” and max it first. “W” is useful if enemies try to farm in your jungle, “E” if you want to gank.

For runes, you should focus on:

  • Resolve – Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind, Unflinching
  • Domination – Sudden Impact, Ravenous Hunter
  • Attack – Flex – Defense

Even though he is somewhat slow in the jungle, he is one of the easier champions there.

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Faker, one of the superstars in LoL.

Spica and Jankos achieved 1st place in their respective region with Jungle Shen. However, for a well-known team from Korea, things do not look so good. Nevertheless, player Faker remains one of the best and most famous players worldwide.

Politicians are currently even considering changing a law because of him.

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CoD Warzone: Secret Data for Season 5 Week 3 – How to solve “Sins of the Father”

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 6 minutes

The legendary operator Ghost from Call of Duty sends you on a special excursion in the Warzone. In exchange for experience points, you are to gather classified information for him in Verdansk and learn more about the story of the Battle Royale. MeinMMO shows you the locations.

What are Intel missions? Along with the introduction of Season 4, new Intel missions were launched, which you can check in the challenges tab of the menu in Call of Duty: Warzone. Under the section “Missions”, you will find the “Classified Information” tab on the far right.

Ghost sends you on a scavenger hunt across the Warzone city of Verdansk to clarify events prior to the evacuation and to understand the machinations of the bad guys.

For the tasks of Week 3 Season 5, you need to collect a total of 6 Intels and can quickly earn 32,500 experience points with it. To make sure you don’t have to search for the mission “Sins of the Father” alone, you’ll find the locations and tips here to help you complete it. The solutions to the other Intel missions can be found here:

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A few nasty characters are pursuing their dark plans in Verdansk.

How to complete the 7 steps of the Intel mission in CoD Warzone

Tips: One of the tasks requires you to breach the sealed secret rooms in the stadium. Theoretically, this can also be accomplished alone, but it will be significantly easier with a few teammates. You may also find 3 OP items that are not available anywhere else here.

Before you start, take a look at the note in the task. There are reports that the mission only counts correctly once you have glanced at the note.

You can only complete one Intel from the mission per match and must finish the next step only in a new round. However, it is possible to collect classified information from other Intel missions in one round. For example, if you have not completed Season 5 Week 1 yet, you can also check off one data package from that mission.

It’s best to complete the mission in the “Plunder” mode or “Blood Money”. Here, you can respawn repeatedly and have significantly more attempts per match. If you’re in a team, each of you must pick up the data personally.

Attention Bug: There have been ongoing reports that players are unable to pick up certain Intels. If you are affected, there is currently nothing you can do about it and you will have to hope for a patch.

1. Find the location from Ghost’s message

Reward: 2,500 experience points

How to complete the task: For the first data, you’ll land on one of the northern towers of the prison in the southeastern part of Verdansk. More specifically, it is the right one of the two. “Prison” is often well-frequented and campers are also lurking in Plunder rounds. Land, grab the coin, annoy a few campers, and then off to the next one.

2. A CCTV near metro exits may have spotted something…

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: Intel number 2 can be found east of the airport, more specifically south of the 3 hangars. Right at the entrance to the closed subway station, you will see a camera hanging on the large residential building. Forget all data protection regulations and grab the footage from the security camera.

3. A shipment was moved from the metro…

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: For the 3rd classified information, you will go to the Superstore. The quickest way to reach the point is to land on the northern side, on the rooftop piece that sits between the ground and the large roof. From here, you climb into the former consumption temple and see the large area in the middle. Move to the right to the first large shelf, walk a few meters in, and in a corner, you will find an improvised sleeping place as well as a teddy bear. Snatch the precious data from the plush bear, and number 3 is completed.

4. The shipment was tracked to the Stadium…

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: In the trail of the sought-after information, you will follow a Superstore truck that brought fresh sausages to the stadium while also transporting the data. The truck is located southeast of the now opened football arena, and you need to clamber in from the back right to complete number 4.

5. Hardware was delivered to Suite 320. Entry requires an access code…

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: This classified information is the most challenging of all that you need to complete since the launch of the Intel missions. You need to enter the secret room in the stadium, where you will also receive the Enigma blueprint for the AN-94. For this, you need 3 blue access cards, must visit a total of 3 rooms, and decode a code to get into the last room.

Here, you must inspect 3 of the installed boards on the left. Only when you confirm all 3 boards does the Intel count as found. Here is a detailed guide on how to get into the room with the Enigma blueprint.

6. There was a broadcast from the parking structure…

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: For the last data, you need to return to one of the secret rooms. But this time you only need one blue access card – P2-16. The appropriate room is located below in the large parking garage. Search the stadium for the card, open the little room, and grab the important information from the computer so that Ghost gives you a break for this week.

7. Z hijacked the UAV signal to ignite a conflict

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: The last task is purely a reward. In the lobby, a grinning Ghost awaits you, ready to deposit the 5,000 experience points into your XP account in the form of an oversized check.

If you want to take a closer look at the individual locations, check out the English video by “PrestigeIsKey”:

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The small “story campaign” of the Warzone offers insights into the events surrounding the attack on Verdansk and provides plenty of experience points. It can be a nice break from the sweaty Battle Royale, where you hunt enemies with the best weapons in Warzone. Sometimes that is quite refreshing.

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Xbox Game Pass is getting better and better – EA Play will soon be included, also FIFA & Battlefield

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The gaming company Electronic Arts and Xbox maker Microsoft have announced a partnership. The services EA Access and Origin Access will be integrated into EA Play in the Xbox Game Pass. This means: Some of EA’s best games for anyone with an Xbox or a PC who subscribes.

This is the announcement: Microsoft has announced that EA Play will be integrated into the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for Xbox Game Pass for PC . This means that in addition to the already over 100 games from Microsoft, over 60 more from EA will be added. Among them are titles such as:

There is also a trailer video:

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In addition, the offer is a free expansion. So, if you are already using one of the two services, you get EA Play simply as a bonus, along with all the games included in the offer.

When does EA Play come to the Game Pass? There is no specific date yet. However, it has been said that the EA Play membership will be integrated into the Game Pass by the end of 2020, according to the press release, just in time for the Christmas business.

Why is this such an amazing offer? Currently, the two offers are separate, and anyone who wants to benefit from them has to pay for both. However, that will change with the partnership.

The Game Pass has already been a pretty good offer, and there are several reasons why so many say it is worth it. The Game Pass Ultimate for €12.99 per month includes over 200 games, more than 100 of which are permanent, and new ones are constantly being added. This applies to both PC and Xbox simultaneously. Highlights include games such as:

The standalone Game Pass for PC previously only cost €3.99 per month. The first month even costs only one Euro. For PC gamers, the deal is therefore even more interesting. The beta of the Game Pass for PC ends on September 17. After that, the Game Pass for PC will become more expensive – But don’t make the mistake of paying €10 for the Game Pass.

Anyone who is already using the Game Pass on their Xbox or PC has free access to huge blockbusters from EA. Even the new Star Wars: Squadrons has been announced as part of EA Play. EA Play alone already costs €3.99 per month, and the Pro version costs €14.99.

Squadrons will be released on October 2.

For players who enjoy having a lot of choices but do not want to acquire a massive game library, this subscription service is ideal. With new additions like The Sims and FIFA, the offer is even worthwhile for families who enjoy gaming with their children.

Players are thrilled

The initial reactions to the announcements are mostly positive. Players are excited that they receive additional games without extra costs, and some see it as a reason to switch to an Xbox:

  • WNTRS on Twitter writes: “Uff. I have been a Sony user for years. But with this, you have managed to make me actually buy an Xbox. Challenge accepted, nice!”
  • JohnnyKrombacher comments under the tweet: “The Game Pass keeps getting better. Like Netflix, but for gaming. Awesome.”
  • ReacTeam64 writes on YouTube: “For €12.99, that’s crazy.”
  • Twitter user SneakySnake even claims that this is the “best deal in gaming”.

The YouTube video has already received over 12,500 likes compared to only 172 dislikes within just a few minutes.

The fact that EA Play will be integrated into the Game Pass by the end of 2020 is also a good fit for players who want to purchase the new Xbox Series X or the smaller Xbox Series S.

Both consoles had another announcement made just before the Game Pass presentation. Their prices have now been officially announced, and the release of the new Xbox is already on November 10. For some, this offer might even be a reason to specifically choose Xbox over its competitor PlayStation 5.

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Destiny 2: Chosen of the Traveler – New Exotic is even better than expected

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 4 minutes

We clarify why the long wait for the final Exotic from Season 11 in Destiny 2 was worth it. The Exotic hand cannon “Traveler’s Chosen” even surpasses its early praise.

This is the weapon: The third and final Exotic of Season 11 is the Traveler’s Chosen hand cannon. The weapon deals kinetic damage and belongs to the 300 archetype, just like the popular Drang. The Traveler’s Chosen looks like our first broken weapon that we found after the defeat against the Cabal – but it’s significantly more powerful.

The stats are impressive:

  • Most notably, the astronomical range of 87 surpasses all cousins by nearly double
  • The handling is enormous at 89
  • The magazine holds 15 rounds, which can penetrate shields and enemies thanks to “Armor-Piercing Rounds” and have increased range

Even the hidden values like aim assist (85) and recoil control (85) impress immediately.

Here you see a compact summary of the stats – keep in mind that the positive effects of the perks have not yet been calculated:

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The Traveler’s Chosen is impressively effective – Source: Fallout Plays via YouTube

Destiny 2 has a new Exotic that feels unique

These are the exotic abilities: The Traveler’s Chosen offers two Exo perks inspired by our large, round Guardian in the sky:

  • Light Collection: By getting kills, you collect Light stacks that you can consume at the press of a button (reload button). This grants you melee, grenade, and class ability energy
  • Gift of the Traveler: Each collected and not consumed Light stack passively increases reload speed, handling, and aim assist

This provides interesting options. The Exotic can be played actively or simply grant passive bonuses through the Light stacks. Let’s take a closer look at this new mechanic.

How do Light stacks work?

  • In PvE, a kill also grants you a Light stack
  • In PvP, each defeated Guardian grants 3 Light stacks
  • The maximum amount of stacks is 10
  • You always consume all accumulated stacks at once, so you cannot just take a small bite and save the rest
  • The accumulated charges do not expire on their own and remain active when changing weapons or after using your super – however, if you die, the stacks will disappear

If you consume all 10 stacks, all melee, grenade, and class abilities are fully restored. Normally, however, 8 stacks are sufficient if you have minimal energy left.

The Traveler’s Chosen visually still resembles our first broken weapon

Here’s how to get the new Exotic: The Traveler’s Chosen is a guaranteed quest reward from Zavala. You only need to evacuate half of the solar system for this. Here’s how you can do that, as found here on MeinMMO:

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What can the new weapon Exotic from Season 11 do in practice?

The Traveler’s Chosen has been showered with early praise by experts even before its release in the game . Because the base stats and exotic perks have been accessible in the databases for months. So how does the Exotic actually perform?

How powerful is the Exotic in PvP: In the Crucible, the Traveler’s Chosen should establish itself as a staple. This is due to three factors: its excellent stat values, the 300 archetype, and the enormous boost from the exotic perks.

In summary, it looks like this:

  • A headshot deals 51 damage, a body shot 35
  • This results in an optimal TTK of only 0.6 seconds – the dominant 600 auto rifles like Grash of Malice (0.7 seconds) and 150 hand cannons like Not Forgotten (0.8 seconds) cannot keep up
  • The high base stats increase enormously due to passive bonuses
  • Since you immediately accumulate 3 Light stacks in PvP, you feel the effects significantly right away
  • Especially on controller, the aim assist becomes really sticky
  • At distances of up to about 20 meters, few weapons can compete with you

Whether you rely on the enormous passive bonuses and wield one of the smoothest weapons in hand, or actively charge up about a third of all abilities, every playstyle benefits from the Traveler’s Chosen.

Check out gameplay of the latest Exotic from Season 11 here:

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The only real downside mentioned by PvP expert Aztecross was the distracting glowing effects that can obstruct vision. However, due to the high recoil control, this is just an optical problem; the gun fires where it should, even under sustained fire.

How does this look in PvE? If you are looking for a weapon for high damage numbers and quick boss kills, you should equip a different Exotic. The Traveler’s Chosen cannot compete with raw DPS values and damage output but excels in another way.

Having your abilities instantly back at the press of a button or effectively using them twice is invaluable. In Destiny, many abilities deal more damage than shots, and even the largest raid bosses can be debuffed.

This new Exotic is aimed at players who love flashy effects, cherish space wizards, or enjoy experimenting with builds.

It is likely that the Exotic hand cannon will only reach its full potential with the new Stasis classes

If you additionally focus on the “Charged with Light” mechanic – which functions very similarly but must be powered separately through mods – you can create a powerful build. This way, you can easily acquire the missing extra damage. You don’t need to do anything actively; you just enjoy a true feel-good weapon – but could you ever go back?

Have you already successfully completed the evacuation and experimented with your new Exotic weapon? Especially concerning the skill-intensive Stasis supers from Beyond Light, the Traveler’s Chosen is likely to become even more popular in the fall.

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How I created a family of 977 genetically optimized killers in Crusader Kings 3

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 6 minutes

The strategy game Crusader Kings 3 is a puzzle for many newcomers. Our author Schuhmann explains how he plays Crusader Kings 3 and why it leads to strange results. In his game, there are plenty of Irish, beautiful, and bear-strong geniuses. The reason is the decision “strengthen bloodline” and the genes.

Who is genetically optimized in Crusader Kings 3? In Crusader Kings 3, there are some “heritable traits”: Sometimes they are bad, sometimes good, sometimes strong, and sometimes less pronounced. That’s just how people have always been: One has a hump, another is handsome, one is clever, and the fourth one is a hemophiliac.

Crusader Kings 3 simulates all of this and presents it in a simplified form, represented by small icons that have an impact in the game.

Ideally, one can combine 4 positive traits in their strongest form in one character:

  • Genius – +5 to all stats and a 30% lifestyle bonus. This is by far the most valuable bonus.
  • Beautiful – 30% fertility and 30 attractiveness bonus. This determines how others see you. “Beautiful” is strong. If everyone likes the ruler, his realm stays together, and there’s not constantly anyone rebelling.
  • Hercules – +8 points to martial strength, plus a “mighty” health bonus and a 15 attractiveness bonus. With such bonuses, characters live significantly longer and are well-suited as knights.
  • Fertile – 50% fertility and 5 years longer life.
The emperor has “divine” traits: and at 71, he still looks magnificent. He also has 15 children.

In earlier games of Crusader Kings 3, it was hard to find a “Genius” at all. Previously, finding the “Kwisatz Haderach” proved to be laborious. But those days are over.

In my current game of Crusader Kings 3, I have a family with 2866 living members. Of them:

  • 1466 are a Hercules or an Amazon
  • 1782 are geniuses
  • 1936 are beautiful
  • 977 are a genius, a Hercules, and beautiful in one person
  • 667 all of that and also “fertile”

You can see: Who is “just a genius” in the family is a loser and is only allowed to manage the garden. Governing the realm is miles away.

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A family of geniuses: 2866 living members, of which 667 are beautiful, Hercules, genius, and fertile.

Genetics in Crusader Kings 3 is apparently completely unbalanced

What is the reason? Genetics in Crusader Kings 3 is a system that is currently completely broken. There are several bonuses that reinforce each other and ensure that eventually only good traits are inherited and they become increasingly pronounced.

A family simply optimizes itself genetically after a certain point.

Three systems interact:

  • Firstly, there’s the dynasty tree “Blood,” where long-term advantages are unlocked: Here you can choose perks 5 times that help to inherit “good traits” and eliminate bad traits from the bloodline.
  • The AI likes to marry neighbor’s children to each other. If you occupy every free land with your own descendants, the AI constantly marries cousins to each other. Since they all have good genes, the system optimizes itself.
  • However, particularly strong is a decision, after which your family receives a “40,000%” greater chance of good positive traits. For that, you need a ruler who is the dynasty head and brings good genetic traits. He then appoints himself as the “blood father”, or superhuman, if you will. You then benefit significantly from that bonus.
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This is the crucial event “Strengthen Blood.” igcaption>

This is how the system works: If you want to play this way, you should ensure that

  • Good genes come into the family, so find and marry women and men with “good, heritable traits” – as many as possible. In polygamous religions (like island churches in Ireland), rulers can have up to 4 wives.
  • In any case, you should give your family members provinces, because in CK 3, primarily “relevant” figures who own land reproduce.
  • And you can let your son, if you have given him land, choose his own wives.
  • After playing a few generations, the family optimizes itself.

How this works in detail has already been described in our beginner’s guide to Crusader Kings 3.

Want to know more about Crusader Kings 3? Then check out our colleagues at GameStar.de! Strategy games are one of their specialties.

On GameStar Plus, you will find a detailed review of Crusader Kings 3. Here you will learn how the medieval global strategy game compares to its predecessor and how difficult or easy it is for newcomers.

If you have already decided to play Crusader Kings 3 and are now looking for more tips and guides for advanced players, you will also find it with the GameStar colleagues.
Ancestral Line
In the 5th generation, the first ruler with 3 positive traits was present. He could trigger the event.

The evil AI practices inbreeding – I don’t!

This is how it goes: I started in 867 AD and am currently at 1190, which is about the 9th generation of player characters. My heirs usually become kings early and then reign for a long time.

I must confess to one slip: I somehow got involved in a war in Eastern Europe, and some pagan ripped my king’s eye out. He somehow succumbed to his injuries on the way back to England and died before he could achieve anything. It happens.

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Back to the genetics experiment. It’s interesting when you go through the ancestral line of my player character:

My current player character is an emperor and enjoys all 4 genetic advantages. He descends from my starting character in the 9th generation, the chieftain of Ormond – a character completely without genetic traits. However, he impregnated a “Brilliant Woman”. I chose her; it was my fault.

In the 2nd generation, there was an “intelligent” king who impregnated a robust and beautiful woman. Furthermore, the 1st king had several other children, all of whom reproduced and gave birth to children with good traits.

Then, from the evil AI, cousins were vigorously married, all of whom already displayed good traits. Thus, what happened in the first 2 generations continued to strengthen itself in the courts governed by the AI without my conscious intervention.

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He appointed himself as the Blood Father, from that point the game was essentially over. The genetics run automatically.

In the 5th generation, I had a ruler in power who for the first time fulfilled all the requirements to trigger the event “strengthen bloodline”. And from that moment, this genetic avalanche began. He appoints himself in an event as the “Blood Father”, and these strong bonuses become active and remain active.

Ultimately, the hundreds, indeed thousands of current player characters in my dynasty are based on these first decisions I made 400 years earlier.

Now mechanics from Crusader Kings 3 kick in, and the good traits are surely passed on and even amplified. Because the AI loves to marry the cousins and cousins of my dynasty (or uncles and nieces), the gene pool avalanche really gets going.

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This is my favorite character: a sadistic giant who can still fight fantastically even though he is blind. Cool.

In the 9th generation, practically every second person in my family is a muscular, beautiful genius who sets a dozen children into the world.

This creates an empire of powerful and brilliant warriors and administrators who can muster huge armies and support each other because they are practically clones and simply find each other great: “Oh, you’re a genius and beautiful! So am I! I like you!”

Thanks to Corona, we all now know what exponential growth looks like. The question is whether Crusader Kings 3 is really designed for this play style. When I want to click on the “family tree,” the game often hangs up. Probably too many branches.

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Crusader Kings 3 has a lot to do with genetics.

Crusader Kings 3 is not a game that we regularly cover at MeinMMO. It really doesn’t fit the profile of our site. But it’s just so beautiful. If you want to dive into the game with genes yourself, you can read our beginner’s guide.

It describes exactly how to initiate the first steps to obtain your own band of beautiful, Irish geniuses with magnificent beards:

5 simple steps to succeed and dominate your start in Crusader Kings 3

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Xbox Series X: Price and release date officially revealed – Pre-orders starting soon

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The price of the Xbox Series X is now set. For just under €500, Microsoft’s console is yours. The release is in November and pre-orders start later this month.

What’s new? Finally, the cat is out of the bag. Microsoft has officially confirmed what the new Xbox consoles will cost and when they will be released.

When is the release of the Xbox Series X? The release of both consoles will take place on November 10, 2020.

When can you pre-order? If you cannot wait to secure the new console, you just have to wait a few days. Pre-orders for the Xbox Series consoles will start on September 22, 2020.

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Even more games in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and on PC

What else is new? EA Play will be part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and part of Xbox Game Pass for PC. There are no additional costs to you. A partnership with Electronic Arts makes this possible. This expansion will be available in time for the Christmas business, the Xbox team explains.

For you, this means that in addition to the more than 100 games in the Xbox Game Pass collection, over 60 more titles from EA will be added. Among them hits like FIFA 20, Titanfall 2, or Need for Speed Heat. Battlefield, Mass Effect, or The Sims will then be part of the package – and that without additional costs.

So the last days went regarding Xbox

In recent days, the news about the new Xbox consoles has been overwhelming. Initially, a leak on the evening of September 7, 2020 attracted attention, which named the prices and release date of both consoles.

Shortly thereafter, on September 8, Microsoft already introduced the Xbox Series S with an announcement video.

Now, on September 9, the long-awaited reveal finally followed.

Will you take a shot at one of Microsoft’s new consoles? If you’re still unsure about the purchase, you can find out here everything about performance, games, and the controller of the Xbox Series X.

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Fortnite starts new trio tournament – Here’s how you can participate in the Llobeti Cup

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the Llobeti Cup will start in just a few days. It is a trio tournament for almost all platforms. We will show you how to register so you can participate.

What kind of tournament is this? The Llobeti Cup is a trio tournament where you compete in teams of 3 against other teams. The tournament takes place on the platforms: PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

The Anti-Apple Tournament looked different. There, all platforms were mixed to play one last time with iOS players, who were left behind in Season 3.

When does the Cup take place? The tournament will consist of a total of 3 rounds. The first two will start on September 12. The rounds will take place at the following times:

  • Round 1: September 12, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Round 2: September 12, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Round 3: September 13, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Important: In this tournament, only the players who achieve a certain top placement in the previous round will advance to the next round. So if you want to participate, you need to start on the first day.

How to register

To unlock the Cup in the tournament menu, you must first register. We will show you how to do that.

Visit the Epic Games page

First, you need to go to the official Epic Games page to register for the tournament. Under the section: Tournaments, you will find the Llobeti Cup. Here is directly to the tournament page.

There you will find a linked “button” labeled “Register”. If you are not yet logged in on the page with your Epic account, you will be prompted to log in or create an account.

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This is what the Cup looks like on the Epic page.

Once you have signed up and registered, you can log in to Fortnite, and the Cup will be displayed in the competition menu. As soon as the tournament starts on September 12, you will receive a notification, you can click on it, and you are in.

Is there a reward?

What reward awaits the winners of the tournament is unfortunately unknown. Epic has not provided any information on the website. It may be that this is a tournament without prizes.

However, we will inform you if any information about Epic’s prize pool becomes available.

It was very similar in the Cup hosted by YouTube star Standartskill. While there were no prizes, there was a chance to appear in his stream if you played particularly well in the tournament.

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  1. Epic Games

If you want to show that you are better: buy yourself a gold PS5 for 9,000 €

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

An English company announced lavish gold and platinum versions of the PS5 some time ago. Now, the price and availability of the gold and platinum console are known. However, those who want to buy it will need luck and a lot of money.

What is it about? The British company Truly Exquisite is known for offering flashy luxury versions of everyday items. There are already gold-plated smartphones for 5,000 euros or sneaker shoes adorned with sparkling Swarovski crystals. So those with money who want to flaunt their wealth belong to the target audience of Truly Exquisite.

But all these luxury items pale in comparison to the company’s new flagship. As announced a few weeks ago, Truly Exquisite plans to offer extremely expensive luxury versions of the upcoming PS5 console.

The exact price, contents of the package, availability, and pre-order options are now known.

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This is what the flashy console looks like.

Price, Pre-order and Package Contents of the Golden PS5

How much does the flashy PS5 cost? Truly Exquisite offers the luxury PS5 in three versions:

  • 24-Carat Gold Digital PS5: The “cheapest” version of the console costs “only” £7,999 (€8,859.93). If you want it as a disc version, you’ll have to add another £100 (€110.76).
  • 18-Carat Rose Gold Digital PS5: The version made of reddish gold is priced at £8,099 (€8,970.70), which is slightly more expensive. Again, the disc version costs another £100 more.
  • Platinum Digital PS5: The most expensive version of the flashy PS5 costs a hefty £8,199 (€9,081.46) and here too you can add £100 for the disc version.
Luxury PS5 Controller
The matching controller is included.

What do I get for my money? If you really want to afford these expensive devices, you at least get a complete PS5 console, with an option for a disc version at an extra cost. Additionally, you also receive 2 DualSense controllers as well as a 3D Pulse headset. The controller and headset also come in the matching finish.

The controller and headset are also available separately for £649 and £399, respectively.

All of this comes in an elegant wooden box. And if you’re already spending around €9,000 for a console, Truly Exquisite at least spares you the worldwide shipping fees and even covers the insurance of the precious product. It would be unfortunate if the gold PS5 fell overboard while crossing the English Channel…

Luxury PS5 in Gold
The gold PS5 in all its glory.

How can you buy it? The golden PS5 will be released – like the regular console – only at the end of 2020. However, the luxury edition can be pre-ordered. This starts on September 10 at 16:00 our time.

If you really belong to those people who want to afford such a console, then you should promptly pre-order the luxury PS5 of your choice on Truly Exquisite’s website, as the company has stated that they will only produce each version exactly 250 times. Then it’s done, and it seems there will never be such a version of the PS5 again.

You want to buy the new PlayStation 5 and want to learn more about Sony’s upcoming console beforehand? In our Mein-MMO article “PlayStation 5 – Everything we know about Sony’s upcoming PS5“, you will find out everything that is currently known about the PlayStation 5.

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The new co-op game Genshin Impact is coming soon – Who is the “Zelda RPG” worth it for?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 5 minutes

Genshin Impact visually resembles The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and also promotes an open world with many side quests. However, you can explore in co-op mode and even complete dungeons together. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch took a brief look at the game and evaluated reports from players and YouTubers.

What kind of game is this? Genshin Impact is a free-to-play action RPG with an open world and the ability to experience your adventures completely alone or with up to 3 additional friends.

The focus of the game is on the story, continuous leveling, and collecting new equipment. Additionally, the game offers you 4 daily quests and world bosses to defeat, which strongly resembles an MMORPG.

The role-playing game will be released for PC, PS4, Android, and iOS on September 28 and offers crossplay between all devices. It will receive a German localization, even though the sound is only available in English.

Another special feature is that about 500 developers are said to have been involved in the implementation.

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A gameplay loop reminiscent of an MMORPG

How does Genshin Impact play? At the start of the game, you have the choice of over 20 different characters, whose appearance, weapon, and element are predetermined. The elements (Anemo, Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, Electro, Geo) influence the combat system and combos in the game.

With your character, you then enter the game world, where you first need to complete some quests and tasks for the story. Over time, you level up your character (the maximum level is 80) and collect new equipment.

A small downside for story fans is that some chapters are only unlocked at the right level. This may require completing side quests or even grinding.

What is the story about? In Genshin Impact, you take on the role of a hero who is supposed to save the world. You are accompanied by an elf named Paimon, who first explains everything important to you and also accompanies you in the story. We don’t want to give too many spoilers at this point.

Genshin Impact offers many playable characters, between which you can switch freely. Xiangling (shown here) is one of them.

What does the game offer? In Genshin Impact, in addition to the story and side quests, you can also experience a variety of other things:

  • There are 4 professions – Forging, Cooking, Alchemy, and Processing
  • There are world bosses that you can defeat alone or with your friends.
  • There are various dungeons that require a certain level and reward you with various loot, including crafting materials.
  • There is the Abyss Tower, a solo instance with several levels that become harder as you ascend.
  • The open world contains all sorts of puzzles, side quests, and hidden chests.
  • The grind for equipment plays an important role but is also random, similar to Black Desert.

The game also impresses with various means of transportation: you can teleport from city to city and move in the open world by walking, climbing, swimming, and gliding. This is well-received by many.

YouTuber Jay RPG said in his video about Genshin Impact that the game strongly reminds him of an MMORPG, just without the other players. So if you enjoy playing solo in MMORPGs, you should definitely check out Genshin Impact.

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How do you unlock co-op? Unfortunately, you cannot start directly in co-op in the RPG. First, you must reach level 16. After that, you can defeat world bosses and complete dungeons together with friends. However, you cannot play the story in co-op.

A game for PC and mobile that feels like a PC game

What is the combat system like? Genshin Impact uses a mix of action and tab-targeting. For some skills, you need to aim precisely, but the auto-attack automatically selects the targeted enemy.

The RPG offers you 4 skills per character:

  • An auto-attack
  • A charge attack
  • An elemental attack
  • A type of ultimate

Although the number of skills is manageable, Genshin Impact is said to play quickly and dynamically – unlike Zelda, with which it is often compared. Additionally, there’s a combo system where other players can benefit from your elemental attack.

If you also enjoy playing different characters, you have the opportunity here: You can form a team of 4 created characters, which you can switch between directly in the game without a loading screen, bringing variety to the gameplay and sometimes even necessary, as some enemies have different weaknesses against elements.

The only challenge at the beginning is the stamina bar, which is needed for swimming and climbing. It is relatively small at the start.

Genshin Impact Combat
In combat with the bow, you need to aim accurately with your charge attack.

Despite crossplay, it rarely feels mobile: Although Genshin Impact is released for PC, PS4, and mobile, it feels like a full-fledged PC game. It looks graphically stunning and offers exciting battles.

Even in terms of funding, the RPG adheres more to a model as known from free-to-play games on PC:

  • You can experience all game content for free
  • The shop primarily offers cosmetic content and no gameplay advantages.
  • However, some characters are not available at the beginning. You need to unlock them through loot boxes, which you can earn or buy. These boxes contain both characters and items. It can therefore take quite a while until you get your desired character.

An MMORPG for players who prefer to go solo

Pros
  • Beautiful anime game world with hidden content to discover
  • Action-packed combat system with a lot of dynamics
  • Diverse tasks
  • A crafting system
  • Reminds of an MMORPG due to dungeons and daily quests
  • Completely free to play
Cons
  • Co-op unlocks only at level 16
  • Partially very grindy
  • Very simple story
  • Equipment is dependent on luck
  • Some characters are locked behind loot boxes

Genshin Impact is a beautiful RPG that can be experienced solo or with friends. It offers diverse tasks and content that strongly resembles an MMORPG. They are particularly fun because the movement and combat system are well done.

As in an MMORPG, you will, however, need to grind in some places – unfortunately, also for the story’s progress. Additionally, you will need luck to get the best equipment.

Nevertheless, Genshin Impact sounds like a game that RPG fans should definitely check out. It also appeals to fans of MMORPGs, even though the multiplayer content is unlocked only at level 16. Since the game is free, it is certainly worth trying out.

Alexander Leitsch

Expert on MMORPGs at Mein-MMO

If you are currently looking for a new game, maybe our list of the 15 best MMOs and MMORPGs here on MeinMMO will help you.

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WoW: This crazy Paladin has 99.44% – Of everything

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

How much can you really collect in World of Warcraft? This Paladin knows it, as he has almost everything there is in the game – and that is a huge amount.

In World of Warcraft, there are some collecting enthusiasts. Some focus on mounts, others on battle pets, and still others on transmog items or toys. After all, Azeroth is full of various objects that can be collected. Yet one of these collectors has outdone them all, as hardly anyone has as many items in the game as Haru. His collection comprises an impressive 99.44% of all items that a Paladin can use.

What does Haru collect? This is easily described – namely everything. At least everything he can carry or use with his Paladin. So, all plate items, toys, mounts, pets, and achievements. However, things that he cannot “collect” properly are not taken into account – such as cloth gear, weapons that a Paladin cannot use, or mounts that are only suitable for certain classes.

WoW All the Things Paladin Haru
So, who among you has such an impressive collection?

What does this mean in clear numbers? For those who prefer direct numbers, these data can give a rough idea of what he has collected. At the time of the interview with Icy Veins on September 8, Haru owned:

  • 544 out of 546 possible toys
  • 473 out of 501 possible mounts
  • 1170 out of 1177 possible battle pets
  • 12550 out of 12616 possible loot items from dungeons and raids

Accordingly, his wardrobe is also quite full, as Haru’s collection for transmogification is also packed. In some categories, he owns even everything there is – such as bracers, gloves, pants, shoes, and enchantments.

Do you know Xirev too? This player has collected all achievements in WoW …

299 Followers in the Garrison – Collected over 5 Years

What is he particularly proud of? Of a collection that only a few players even know about or track – followers in the Garrison from Warlords of Draenor. He has collected all 299 followers that are possible. That is quite enduring, since only one new follower can be recruited through the tavern each week.

And before you ask: Yes, he has also leveled every single follower and equipped them with the best possible gear.

WoW Garrison Follower Complete 299
299 followers – there are no new ones for Haru anymore.

What addon does Haru use? Haru uses, like many other collectors, the interface addon “ALL THE THINGS”. It lists all collectible categories clearly and shows all objects from World of Warcraft that can still be collected. It usually also provides the locations or displays hints when an item, although it exists in the game’s data, is not actually obtainable. We have already presented ALL THE THINGS in the past, as Cortyn also swears by it.

By the way, Haru needs to hurry, as the new expansion Shadowlands will be released soon. Then the collection is likely to grow again – as there are many new items.

What do you think of this collection? A cool, impressive achievement? Or a gigantic waste of time? What percentage does your collection reach?

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One of the best Overwatch players and Twitch streamers is now a farmer

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The former Overwatch pro Daniel “Dafran” Francesca has given up his career in gaming and streaming on Twitch and has found his calling as a farmer. He apparently had this in mind for quite some time. A post on Instagram reveals that he is pursuing his dream and is already working as an intern.

Who is Dafran? The former eSports professional is best known from his time in Overwatch. He played in the Overwatch League for the Atlanta Reign team and was regarded, similar to xQc, as one of the players with the best mechanical skill, but also as a hothead.

Dafran ended his Overwatch career, to prefer streaming on Twitch and chilling. The life of a pro did not seem appealing to him, and he preferred to entertain his community.

Overwatch League Atlanta Reign Icon
Dafran played in the OWL for Atlanta Reign.

However, Dafran returned to eSports in the new shooter Valorant. After he messed up a tournament and flipped out, he received a lifetime ban from the tournaments.

His reaction to this was another hate tirade, which eventually got him banned on Twitch. Dafran simply said: “It was worth it.”

He seemed not to be particularly satisfied with his life and announced in June 2020 that he no longer wanted to be a full-time streamer. He preferred to grow fruits and vegetables (via TwitLonger).

From Overwatch Pro to Farmer

This is how Dafran is doing now: In a post by the Danish organic farmer Økotopen on Instagram, Dafran is seen wearing a black shirt from the company and gardening gloves while pushing a wheelbarrow full of soil. He looks quite satisfied.

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The accompanying text states that Dafran currently shows up at the farm several times a week and is currently working as an intern there. He wants to earn a living by growing organic vegetables.

He himself says: “It is simply wonderful to be able to go outside every day.” Although he is not yet a farmer, his employer is confident that he will reach his goal.

Not an isolated case: Dafran is not the first and only e-sports athlete to step back from his profession and return to nature. The Swede Simon “snillo” Ekström took a break from the Overwatch League in March, to collect mushrooms together with his grandmother in the forest.

Apparently, working in nature is a good balance to the rather stressful daily life of a pro gamer.

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Creepy discovery in RDR 2: Players uncover dark secret with the meanest cowboy

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Anyone who has played the story of Red Dead Redemption 2 will likely have many negative feelings towards Micah. A discovery from the community casts an even worse light on the vile cowboy.

What was found? Time and again, discoveries from the story of Red Dead Redemption 2 come up as a topic in the community. This find is quite dark and seems to be a secret that many did not know before. Because it is hidden.

The reddit user NarneX2 shared interesting information about Micah’s hideout that many were unaware of. The hideout is a small camp on the snowy Mount Hagen. A key scene unfolds here featuring the probably meanest cowboy from RDR 2, Micah.

Right next to it, in a locked wooden toilet shed, the player discovered a surprise. A frozen corpse is in the cabin. With his binoculars, the player looked through the holes in the wood and saw a few details that he recorded on video.

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The man in the cabin with Micah

What can be seen? Admittedly, it is difficult to see what is in the cabin in the video. Other players felt the same and investigated further. The reddit user omithashtad used mods to take a closer look into the wooden shack.

Red Dead Redemption 2 frozen person in toilet
Source: omithashtad on reddit

Here one can see a person, presumably a man. He is holding something like a crutch in his hand. On his right thigh is a piece of wood that could function as a kind of splint. The face is not recognizable, making it difficult to determine who this person is.

Who could it be? Users are having fun with this and say it is Gavin, who is searched for by his buddy Nigel in many places in RDR 2.

It could also be the resident to whom the camp belonged before being taken over by Micah. Possibly, the cowboys locked the resident there and left him to freeze. This theory makes the already hated cowboy Micah look even worse.

reddit user Prince_Jackalope suspects: “Knowing Micah, he probably discovered him and decided to leave him there as a trophy.”

Others hope that it is simply Micah himself.

Why is Micah so hated? Warning, strong story spoilers follow now.

Throughout the story of Red Dead Redemption 2, players develop increasing aversion towards Micah.

  • Right in one of the first scenes, Micah instills even more fear in a panicking woman. The woman is Sadie Adler, who just lost her husband.
  • Micah behaves racially towards his own gang members.
  • In the epilogue, it turns out that Micah wanted to kill a little girl.
  • Micah presumably killed Jack Marston’s dog, as his tone suggests with the reply “he probably ran away.”

The key scene at the end of the main story reveals much about Micah’s character. In both possible endings, Micah kills or fights a damn sick, unarmed Arthur. This highlights how little honor Micah possesses.

What do you think, who is the person in the toilet shed?

Red Dead Redemption 2 has many cool Easter eggs that tell a dark story in parts.

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Pokémon GO: Today Last Raid Hour with Heatran – Is it worth it?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the last raid hour with the legendary Pokémon Heatran starts this evening, on September 9th. Anyone who hasn’t caught the monster yet should take this opportunity.

When does the raid hour start? The raid hour starts as usual at 6 PM and runs until 7 PM. During this time, Heatran will appear more frequently in level 5 raid battles.

Players who do not yet have Heatran in their ranks or who still urgently want to gather candies for the legendary monster should certainly join the raid hour. From Thursday, September 10th at 10 PM, Heatran will be replaced by Cresselia as a level 5 boss in the raids and will not be available again for a while.

How strong is Heatran?

How useful is Heatran: Heatran is generally considered a solid fire attacker, but there are significantly stronger candidates. However, Heatran’s stats are not bad:

  • Attack value: 251
  • Defense value: 213
  • HP value: 209
  • Maximum CP: 3754

However, it cannot learn the best fire attacks. That is why monsters like Reshiram, Skelabra, or Lavados have the advantage among the best fire attackers.

Why should you complete the raids? First and foremost, the raid hour is worthwhile for players who simply do not have Heatran and want to secure the Pokédex entry. However, Heatran has been available as a raid boss for a while now.

One argument could be that Heatran can be shiny. For shiny hunters, the hour is also worthwhile if they had no luck in previous attempts.

Shiny Heatran is easy to recognize

Heatran Counter – Who to use?

How to defeat Heatran? Heatran is vulnerable to attacks from Ground, Water, and Fighting types. In particular, Ground attacks pose a double damage bonus to the monster. Therefore, strong Ground attackers like

  • Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earthquake
  • Groudon with Mud Shot and Earthquake
  • Excadrill with Mud Slap and Drill Run
  • Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
  • Tornadus with Mud Shot and Earth Power

You can find a detailed list in the counter guide to Heatran.

You can defeat Heatran with just two players, but it requires good counters. Weather bonuses and a high friendship level also help in defeating the boss. If you have a group of three to four players and decent counters, you shouldn’t have any problems with Heatran.

If you have already collected enough Heatran candies and also possess a shiny variant of the monster, you can skip the raid hour. Then it may be worth reserving the raid passes instead for mega raids. You need to complete quite a few of those to carry out the mega evolution.

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The new Summit mode is supposed to save The Division 2 – What are the chances?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 5 minutes

Recently, Massive announced the new Summit mode for The Division 2, on which many players are pinning their last hopes for the game. The fight in the skyscraper has been playable on the PTS for a few days. How is it received so far?

This is The Summit: Recently, the developers from Massive introduced “The Summit”, a new mode for The Division 2. This is replayable and is intended to provide an action-packed experience that changes with each run – similar to the popular Underground mode from The Division 1.

In The Summit, you fight your way alone or in groups through a 100-story skyscraper in New York – with varying environments, enemies, objectives, modifiers, and bosses.

The mode aims to save the struggling Division and finally bring what many loyal players have been wishing for a long time – more replay value and long-term motivation. For some agents, The Summit is the last straw to cling to in the hope that The Division 2 can still turn things around.

Here’s how the first The Summit can be tested: Ideally, The Summit, just like the 3 new Exotics or new Gear Sets, is supposed to be introduced with Title Update 11. However, it has not been released yet, and there is currently no official release date for TU11.

However, it is suspected that it will come in September, as TU11 along with Summit is currently being tested on the PTS. There, numerous agents were already able to get their first impression of the new mode.

Hope bearer or placeholder? How The Summit is received so far

After the first players have fought their way through the skyscraper on the test servers, there is a lot of feedback for the developers. And it seems to be predominantly negative.

What is praised: After the announcement, many agents were initially excited about the new mode. In the beginning, it is indeed fun and entertaining for a while, according to the general tone.

Finally, the developers listened to the players and developed at least in a direction that many had wished and demanded since shortly after the launch of The Division 2.

However, that’s where the praise almost completely ends.

What is criticized: The mode revealed numerous problems and weaknesses on the PTS. Even if one overlooks the many bugs (some even game-breaking), very few seem satisfied with its current form – and are not very optimistic about the future, at least in the near term.

These are the biggest issues currently being criticized:

  • The lack of replay value. Although the mode is supposed to bring exactly that, many feel it is lacking the most. Once you have fought through the 100 floors, there are hardly any incentives to do it again.
  • The long-term motivation that The Summit is supposed to improve is also lacking for many or is not present at all.
  • As a solo player, The Summit becomes very monotonous very quickly.
  • For endgame players, 75% of Summit is essentially a waste of time, as they first need to clear “beginner” content and cannot adjust the difficulty themselves.
  • The loot and rewards system is still a huge problem. There is simply nothing special and not enough else to motivate, which you can’t already get elsewhere (somewhat easier). A new mode doesn’t change that as long as this issue isn’t fixed.
  • It lacks a dedicated progression system like the one that existed in Underground from The Division 1 to truly motivate in the long term.
  • There is a lack of variety. Tasks and the environment offer little diversity and quickly become boring. There are always the familiar enemies to fight. The randomly assembled environment becomes stale quickly and doesn’t come close to the Underground experience from part 1. There’s nothing that really stands out as special.
  • The developers noted that Underground served as an inspiration for The Summit. However, in the crucial points, you hardly notice that at all.

In short: The Summit fails in its current form to bring replayability and long-term motivation into the game. It has potential, but feels to many like a mere skeleton or framework before all the cool and fun elements are added – something that could really be a lot of fun.

It currently does not reach the level of the popular Underground from part 1, against which many measure The Summit. The developers still have a lot of work to do, that’s the general consensus.

This is what the developers say: The many feedback does not go unheard by the developers. They are aware of the numerous issues and problems with The Summit and want to improve many of them in TU11 and beyond.

Gameplay and rewards need to be interesting for Summit to maintain engagement in the long term. Also, the variety in room design must improve. This is part of what still needs to be improved and will be improved in the future, according to Massive.

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Will Summit be able to save The Division 2?

Conclusion: I, Sven Galitzki, shooter expert at MeinMMO, love The Division 2 and sincerely hope that Massive can turn things around here. Unfortunately, I see it quite similarly to the vocal part of the community on Reddit and in social media.

While The Summit has a lot of potential, it currently fails exactly in what it is supposed to achieve – namely to ensure more long-term motivation and replayability.

The new mode now has to be measured against Underground due to the similarities, but it does not come close to the quality and especially the fun level of its spiritual predecessor from part 1.

Sure, a test build is being played on the PTS, and many issues can and will be fixed by the release of Title Update 11 – but not the most serious ones, such as lack of variety or loot.

the division 2 warlords of new york

Here, once again, the biggest problem of The Division 2 becomes clear: the developers are adding new content again without addressing the most serious core issues of The Division 2, such as loot or build diversity.

Thus, there is a fresh mode, but in its current form, it only entertains briefly and is almost automatically condemned from the outset because it primarily fails not even on itself, but rather on the fundamental problems of the game, and can at most only partially realize its potential. Even though The Summit has a lot of it.

As the hope bearer touted by some, I do not see The Summit at the moment – at least not in its current form and not as long as the fundamental issues of the game are not resolved. As long as I believe neither Summit nor another mode like the new raid will provide the hoped-for breakthrough for The Division 2, let alone save the game. Because these problems are primarily responsible for the fact that new content of any kind in The Division 2 rarely shines and can truly enrich the game.

By the way, you can tell us what you think of The Summit here in our survey: New Summit mode should revive The Division 2 – will you return for it?

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LoL: Faker and T1 miss the Worlds 2020 – Failing against old rival

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

In the League of Legends, star player Faker had one last chance to qualify for Worlds 2020. However, he couldn’t take advantage of it. They lost the final 0:3 against their old rivals Gen G.

This is the situation:

  • Gen G and T1 are two top teams from South Korea. However, neither managed to qualify in the regular playoffs of the LCK. The first 2 teams were sought
  • The 3rd South Korean spot for the World Championship was awarded in a “Regional Qualifier” tournament
  • On Wednesday afternoon our time, the big final took place. Due to the time difference, we in Germany witnessed high-class LoL on Wednesday afternoon, where it was all at stake for the teams. Because in League of Legends, in the end, only the Worlds title matters

T1 helpless in the final against Gen G – Draft decides games early

This is how the match went: The team around Faker T1 made radical changes after their exit in the playoffs. Faker was on the bench for a while, he is playing again now, but has some new team members with him.

However, the series was completely one-sided from the start in favor of Gen G. They proved to be the better and more complete team and managed to win the series 3:0.

The casters have always criticized T1’s drafts and said: T1 had already lost the games before they started. Faker couldn’t make anything happen on his own. Ultimately, Gen G won the crucial objectives, putting them on the path to victory, which they eventually achieved.

Here in the clip we see what Faker is still capable of. The situation looks hopeless for him and ends with 3 kills for T1.

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The coach of T1 decided, despite 2 hard losses, to keep the actual starters like Teddy on the bench. It didn’t help him at all.

T1 said in a statement: They tried everything, but their summer is now over. T1 and Faker will miss the Worlds.

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Showdown of the former champs

Why was the game so special? Two of the most dominant teams in League of Legends history are playing against each other:

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Many big names from 2019 did not manage to qualify for the Worlds. Almost all teams from Asia that were present at Worlds 2019 are not participating in 2020.

However, some old acquaintances have made it. We have put together a list of the Worlds participants:

Twilight of the Gods in LoL: Oh, how the mighty have fallen

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Analyst says: Fortnite is losing catastrophically large amounts of money due to being banned from the App Store

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Did Epic Games think carefully about the dispute with Apple? An analyst explains that Epic now earns more than $26 million less per month because Fortnite has been removed from Apple’s App Store.

What is it about? Epic Games did not want to give 30% of the revenues from V-Bucks sales in the online shooter Fortnite to Apple when customers purchased this in-game currency through the iOS version of the game. So Epic offered the direct and cheaper purchase of V-Bucks.

As a result, Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store. In the ensuing dispute, even Epic Games’ developer accounts were suspended, which had serious consequences for all studios using the Unreal Engine. A court determined that while this suspension had to be lifted, Fortnite could remain excluded from the App Store.

Apple even offered Epic Games to reinstate the game in the store if all V-Buck purchases again go through the iOS version. But Epic did not accept this. Instead, the company asked the presiding judge Yvonne Gonzales Rodriguez Rogers to compel Apple to lift the ban on Fortnite. What will happen from this is still unknown.

In the meantime, Apple has filed a counterclaim.

Epic is losing a lot of money!

What are the implications of the Fortnite ban for Epic Games? According to an analyst from the financial company Buy Shares, Epic is currently losing $26.7 million in revenue per month. Revenues from the game Fortnite on Android and iOS are reported to have decreased by 63.23% in July and August of this year.

These figures are based on the current revenues of Epic Games.

How important is Apple’s App Store for Epic? According to the analyst, the revenue from Fortnite through Apple’s App Store was $191.42 million between January and August 2020.

In comparison, the company earned $101.48 million through the Google Play Store during the same period. Here, too, revenues have significantly decreased by nearly $15 million per month.

Nevertheless, Apple’s App Store remains the more important source of revenue, as revenues from the iOS version of Fortnite are nearly double those of the Android version.

According to the analyst, this could have catastrophic consequences for the future of Epic Games. No wonder the company wants to have the game available again as soon as possible.

What are the consequences for Apple? Of course, Apple also suffers from the loss of Fortnite as a product in the App Store. After all, the online shooter represents a huge source of revenue for the company.

For this reason, Apple offered Epic Games to lift the ban on Fortnite. However, Epic must then comply with the rules and V-Bucks for the iOS version must not be offered externally through Epic Games.

It is a tricky situation under which both companies are suffering financially. And the longer the legal dispute drags on, the greater the losses.

Do you want to read more about the dispute between Apple and Epic Games? Then check out this article: This is behind Fortnite 1984, the attack on Apple and #FreeFortnite.

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Dead by Daylight: Killer 21 is here – This can be “The Pest”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The new killer “The Plague” is now live in Dead by Daylight and it comes with a Survivor and fancy graphics. We reveal what’s in the new patch.

The latest patch for Dead by Daylight is live and brought several major changes. Not only is there a new killer and a new survivor, but also the first batch of graphical improvements. The horror game has begun to update its visuals to meet modern standards.

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What can the new killer do? “The Plague” was mocked a bit beforehand, because the ability seems a bit silly. “Vile Corruption” allows the killer to sprint up to 5 times in a row at medium distance. The killer’s speed is doubled, making them as fast as a Hillbilly with a chainsaw.

However, The Plague cannot attack during the first sprint. They must first collide with a wall or another object to initiate a second sprint. This then becomes a “deadly sprint” that can also be used to attack. This promotes a rather unusual playstyle, which can be frustrating in inexperienced hands.

These are The Plague’s perks

Like all killers, The Plague comes with three unique perks in three tiers each. Initially, only The Plague can use these perks, but you can unlock them for all other killers through the blood web as usual.

  • Dragon Grip: After the killer damages a generator, any survivor interacting with that generator within the next 30 seconds reveals their location for 4 seconds, screams loudly, and is inflicted with the “exposed” status for 60 seconds (goes down with one hit). Dragon Grip has a cooldown of 120 / 100 / 80 seconds.
  • Hex: Blood Favor: When a survivor is hit with a melee attack, the Entity intervenes and holds all pallets within a 16-meter radius for 15 seconds, preventing them from being thrown down. Blood Favor has a cooldown of 60 / 50 / 40 seconds.
  • Hex: Undying: Survivors within a 2-meter radius of any totem are revealed for 4 / 5 / 6 seconds. If another Hex Totem is destroyed, the corresponding hex is transferred to another inactive totem if one is available. All tokens of that hex are lost in the process.
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These are Felix Richter’s perks

The survivors also gained a new member with Felix Richter. Like all survivors, he comes with three unique perks that can be unlocked for everyone through the blood web.

  • Visionary: You see the auras of generators within a 32-meter range. Each time a generator is fully repaired, the perk is deactivated for 20 / 18 / 16 seconds.
  • Desperate Measures: For each injured, hooked, or dying survivor, the speed of your actions to heal or rescue from the hook increases by 10% / 12% / 14%.
  • Built to Last: Once per match, a depleted item replenishes 30% / 40% / 50% of its charges after 10 seconds.

What does the DLC cost? Anyone who wants to play as The Plague and Felix Richter needs to purchase the DLC “Descend Beyond,” which costs around €7. Alternatively, both characters can also be purchased individually with Bloodpoints that can be earned in the game.

Dead by Daylight now also has crossplay – but you can turn it off again directly.

New graphics make a real impact

Also new in patch 4.2.0 is the graphical overhaul of many objects in the game world. Dead by Daylight is planning to refresh the game’s graphics, doing so step by step. In this update, the interactive objects have been revised.

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This means:

  • Generators now look pretty and survivors have new animations when working on generators. They actually interact with the device instead of “awkwardly reaching into the air”.
  • Boxes look prettier and have better animations. You now break a lock instead of rummaging through an supposedly empty box for a long time.
  • Pallets now have high-resolution textures.
  • The killer’s shack in some maps has been updated. You can now see less through walls.
  • The maps “Bedham Pre School” and the “Yamaoka Estate” have undergone extensive graphical revisions.

What do you think of the latest patch? Do you like the characters and the graphical revisions?

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Destiny 2: Now we know all 3 new Stasis classes – Which is your top favorite?

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 4 minutes

The loot shooter Destiny 2 will soon bring three new Stasis classes with the upcoming expansion Beyond Light. All of them use ice and bring fresh air into the gameplay of Destiny 2. But which of the three new classes is your favorite? Participate in our MeinMMO survey and find out!

What are the new classes about? The upcoming expansion Beyond Light (Beyond Light) of Destiny 2 will bring three unique Stasis classes. They all rely on the new Stasis element. This originates from Darkness and represents the first new damage type that has been introduced in the 6 years of Destiny.

The core theme of Stasis is ice and frost. You will get many effects that hinder, freeze, and slow down enemies. This offers a lot of new possibilities in PvE and could become a real problem in PvP.

Nevertheless, many of you will surely want to try out the new Stasis classes. Here’s a brief overview of the new versions of Warlock, Hunter, and Titan:

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It will be icy in Beyond Light.

The three new Stasis classes briefly introduced

What’s in the Revenant? The Revenant is a Hunter and the developers drew inspiration from the combat style of legendary ninjas. Therefore, the Revenant uses nasty ice shurikens that he throws at enemies in “melee combat”. The things bounce off walls and slow down enemies. If they are hit multiple times, they even freeze.

As a super ability, the Revenant throws special sickles. One of them unleashes a Stasis wave that freezes everything. The other sickle, on the other hand, creates a storm that pulls in enemies and then freezes them.

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The Revenant is an ice ninja.

What does the community say? While Hunter fans are looking forward to the new abilities, some also have concerns. Especially the many seeking and freezing effects of the Revenant sound quite OP to PvP fans, and there are fears that Hunters will soon become unpopular in the Crucible.

What can the Colossus do? The Colossus is basically the archetype of a Titan: A powerful giant who can take and deal massive damage. His ability Tremor allows the Colossus to execute a massive punch. It throws the enemy back and slows down all foes in the vicinity of the impact. Titans who just love to scream into the fray already love this ability.

The new super Glacierquake gives you ice armor and unlimited melee energy. The Colossus hits even harder and also jumps farther, higher, and faster. His blows unleash shockwaves that freeze enemies. If you bump into them or hit them by any other means, they shatter. So if you want to hit hard, you are at the right place.

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The Colossus is the titanic Titan!

What does the community say? You quickly realize that many Titan fans have always wanted exactly this class. Ramming into enemies and smashing everything is probably a fan favorite. However, some players would also like something completely new instead of “another Striker”.

What can you expect from the Shadebinder? The Shadebinder is the ice mage among Warlocks. He uses a frozen scepter in melee combat to hurl ice shards at enemies. If they hit, they instantly freeze the enemies, and you can shatter them.

The super is called Winter’s Wrath, and you first hover around, freezing enemies with ice projectiles. Next, a shockwave is triggered that causes all frozen enemies to burst, creating even more damage in the area. An ideal ability to clear out groups of enemies.

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The new Warlock also handles ice.

What does the community say? Those who were not so convinced by the previous classes in Beyond Light find the new Warlock the freshest, as his abilities resemble the fewest known skills. However, many players also fear significant problems in PvP.

Survey – MeinMMO seeks the Super-Destiny-Stasis class

Which class will you play? When Beyond Light finally releases on November 10, 2020, and you choose one of the new Stasis classes, which one will it be? Does your heart beat for the ice mage, the frost colossus, or the icy ninja?

You only have one vote each, so use it wisely. We will then present the results of the survey in a separate article about the most popular new class in Destiny 2 Beyond Light.

Let us know in the comments why you chose this Stasis focus – even though we know that there will definitely be a lot more Warlocks out there soon.

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New co-op RPG on Steam is ideal for beginners – It has received good reviews

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

Are you looking for a new online role-playing game that is still fun even if you have little time or are not very familiar with the genre? Then Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff, which launched on Steam, might appeal to you.

What kind of game is Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff? The online role-playing game, successfully funded through Kickstarter earlier this year, aims to open up the genre to more players. It’s said that “anyone can grab a controller, join in, and have fun.”

This means you can expect a more casual gameplay experience that isn’t strictly aimed at RPG experts. At the beginning, you don’t have to spend a lot of time on character creation. You just decide on your appearance and your name, and then you’re off.

After that, you’ll find yourself in a colorful, cute fantasy world that you can explore freely.

Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff is therefore ideal for all beginners who want to try an online RPG. However, that doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges. Fights can be tough in this game, and especially at the beginning, you should take it slow and not challenge every monster right away. Moreover, you’ll have to figure out a lot of things on your own; there is no real tutorial. But that’s part of the fun.

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The MMORPG Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff looks very cute.

Many freedoms in a colorful fantasy world

What are your tasks in the game? Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff does not hold your hand. There are quests that operate differently than what you are used to from regular MMORPGs or single-player RPGs.

For quests, you don’t talk to NPCs; instead, you find clues in the world that lead you to more clues. This creates a small adventure with a story.

Cooperation with friends is of the highest priority. Together, you explore the world, battle monsters there, or find treasures. This way, you obtain new items to improve your hero.

In addition, your character gets stronger by frequently using weapons and items. Your skills increase through usage and not by distributing points.

What does the Early Access version offer? The cooperative RPG is still in the Early Access phase. You can join for 16.79 euros via Steam.

This phase does not yet include all the features planned for Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff. However, the following is possible:

  • A large zone to explore
  • Character creation
  • Melee and ranged combat
  • Dual-wielding and shields
  • Quests
  • Shops
  • Banking
  • Factions you can join
  • Mounts
  • Online coop with friends
  • PvP duels
  • Mining
  • Chopping trees
  • Upgrading weapons
  • Gliding

A forthcoming patch is set to introduce housing and crafting. When that will happen is still uncertain.

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In the Early Access version of Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff, there is already a lot to do, including the search for treasures.

How is Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff received? On Steam, the current rating is 85%, and it is positive. The catchy game is praised for being straightforward and fun.

  • tkiljoyflameheart writes on Steam: “I felt that although the game is in an early stage, it is definitely worth the price. The music is beautiful, and after playing all day, I can say that while there are things that need fixing, the game is great and easy to play.”
  • Roamer says: “I had a lot of fun playing this game. I can’t wait to see how it progresses through Early Access and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys open world RPGs, especially if you like playing with friends.”
  • Iron Zerg explains that despite its casual approach, it’s not suitable for younger children: “Overall, the game looks cute but is not very fun at the moment. It’s hard. If it’s aimed at a more casual audience and wants to attract younger adventurers, there is still a lot to do.”

Do you want to check out Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff? Or do you need more complex MMORPGs?

If you want to look at other online RPGs that are fun even when you have little time, then read the MeinMMO list “These 8 MMORPGs you can play even when you have little time“.

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Fortnite: Apple strikes back – ‘Epic acts like Robin Hood, but just doesn’t want to pay’

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

The lawsuit between Epic and Apple regarding the online shooter Fortnite on iOS is intensifying. Apple has now filed a counterclaim against Epic, stating that they have breached the contract. Apple is seeking damages and claims that Epic is portraying itself as a modern Robin Hood, but it is all about the money.

This is the situation:

  • Epic is making a lot of money with Fortnite in the App Store, the shooter is popular on iOS. But Apple takes 30% of the revenue. Epic did not like that. They tried to circumvent this fee by offering their own payment methods for iOS.
  • As a result, Apple removed Fortnite from the store.
  • Epic anticipated this and launched a media campaign and lawsuit against Apple. Epic portrayed Apple as a greedy corporation exploiting its market power. They are demanding “#FreeFortnite”: Apple should concede and re-submit Fortnite to the App Store.
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Epic portrayed Apple as a rotting apple. This happened in a Fortnite clip that millions saw.

They just don’t want to pay for our service

This is now Apple’s response: Apple has filed a 65-page counterclaim in the District Court of California (via courtlistener). It states:

Epic’s lawsuit is simply a dispute over money. Even if Epic presents itself as a modern Robin Hood, in reality, they are a multi-billion dollar company that simply does not want to pay for the incredibly high value they derive from the App Store.

Statement from Apple’s lawsuit

According to Apple, Epic Games has earned more than 600 million US dollars through the App Store.

Cold-blooded attack on the App Store from the shadows

This is Apple’s standpoint: Apple argues that Epic wants to achieve special treatment and circumvent the rules:

They come with the idea that Epic is too successful to adhere to the rules that apply to everyone else […]

From Apple’s counterclaim

The way Epic proceeded against the App Store was “cold-blooded” and “nothing more than theft”.

Epic has utilized the advantages of the App Store like no other company in the last two years:

  • Epic has accessed all possible technical assists and programs and reached millions of customers through the App Store.
  • Apple has also promoted every new season of Fortnite for free and sent friendly tweets.
  • They even rented a billboard in Times Square when Fortnite held an in-game concert.

Apple accuses Epic of attacking from behind. Back in April 2020, Epic managers thanked Apple for their support. But at the same time, they employed a legion of lawyers and PR people to plan a sneaky attack on the App Store.

They launched the attack at 2:00 AM and sent an email stating that they would no longer adhere to Apple’s restrictions. Shortly thereafter, the “predatory function” went live with a hotfix.

This hotfix is referred to by Apple as the “Trojan Horse”. Just as the horse overcame the walls of Troy, Epic bypassed Apple’s review process. Through the hotfix, they introduced the ability for App Store users to pay directly to Epic, completely excluding Apple from the process.

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This is what Apple demands: Apple is asking the court to declare that Epic is guilty of violating various laws in California by breaching their contract and engaging in unfair competition. The court should now award Apple damages.

Additionally, the court should prohibit Epic from continuing to offer unauthorized payment methods for iOS apps.

Is it about money or principle?

This is what lies behind it: This is the fight for the “narrative”. The facts are clear. No one denies them. The question is how to present it:

  • Apple says: It’s only about money. Epic is greedy. This is purely a business decision.
  • Epic says: It’s not at all about money, but about principle. The 30% margin is too high, it harms the studios and there is not enough money for development. We need to change the framework conditions.

The head of Epic, Tim Sweeney, said in a tweet: It’s not about a company worth billions against one worth trillions, but about freedom for all customers and developers.

Apple, on the other hand, portrays Epic as a robber who operates at night and maliciously commits their heist without warning by releasing this alternative payment method at 2:00 AM.

They frame Epic as ungrateful and arrogant. Instead of thanking Apple for allowing them to earn so much money through their service, they now want special treatment and act sneakily and wrongly.

In the complaint, the head of Epic, Mr. Sweeney, is referred to as someone who acts “self-righteously” and in “self-interest.” They fired the first shots. This cannot go unanswered.

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Epic calls for rebellion against Apple.

The battle between Epic and Apple has been occupying the gaming world since mid-August. Epic also launched the attack against Apple in the game Fortnite with a video clip and set a social media campaign in motion.

In doing so, Epic referenced Apple’s famous commercial “1984”. What lies behind it has been explained here:

What lies behind Fortnite 1984, the attack on Apple and #FreeFortnite

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