It is usually considered illegal to sell characters in an MMORPG for money. However, the classic Tibia now allows this, with major implications for the black market.
What are the Character Auctions? Since August 25, it has been legal to sell characters and accounts in the MMORPG Tibia. This was previously illegal and was done via Ebay through a “black market,” as is known in other online role-playing games.
The trading of characters in Tibia now occurs through an auction and is subject to certain rules. However, these auctions allow you to sell your characters without facing consequences.
Among the requirements for character trading are:
The character must be at least level 8
They may not belong to a guild
They must not be marked with a skull
The character must not be prepared for deletion
You can find the complete list of all requirements on the Tibia fansite.
It is now legal to sell characters in the MMORPG Tibia.
What does such an auction cost? For starters, you must pay 50 Tibia Coins (approximately 2 €) to participate in the auction.
Subsequently, the developer studio CipSoft retains 12% of the sale price.
Why does CipSoft allow trading in characters? Previously, characters were traded illegally through Ebay. This also led to fraudulent actions.
Especially in Venezuela, the illegal trade of gold and accounts has proliferated. This has gone so far that some players were able to earn more money playing the MMORPG and farming gold than with regular jobs.
With the legalization of account and character sales, CipSoft is now cracking down on black market trading. Players can be assured that the Character Auctions are 100% legal and safe. There are no frauds taking place. Whoever buys a character gets it, and no one needs to fear a ban. Because the trade is now legal.
This is a significant blow to the black market, which was necessary since players simply traded characters and are now getting security.
With a new online game, the developers also allow players to earn money.
How has the legal trade been received? Since the introduction of the Character Auctions, around 12,000 auctions have taken place. Usually, characters up to level 200 are sold. However, there has even been a hero of level 1163 who sold for 210,000 Tibia Coins. That is approximately 4050 euros, depending on the current exchange rate.
What do you think of this initiative? Do you think it is good that the developers of Tibia have legalized character trading?
In New World, the preview event ended on September 5, allowing many new players to try the MMO for the first time. Accordingly, there was a lot of feedback for the developers. In an interview, Mike Willitte, the lead game designer, revealed what was learned from the event.
What was the interview about? In a livestream on Twitch, streamers Rich W. Campbell and Asmongold spoke for about 30 minutes with Mike Willitte from Amazon. The topic was the preview event for New World and what changes should be made to the MMO.
The lead game designer of New World provided some interesting answers to the questions and an outlook on what changes should be made by the start of the next tests in November. He also revealed that the game version that could be tested was already a few months old.
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What is happening with the weapons? There were several points of criticism regarding the weapons, including global recharge times and the ability to keep opponents in a “stun lock”, meaning they can’t do anything during the entire fight.
Mike Willite revealed that the developers will take a closer look at the design of all weapons and adjust the balance. Particularly, the life staff, which has a strong teleport skill, and the axe will be examined more closely.
When asked about the cross-weapon cooldowns, the developer said:
Yes, it was intended [that the skills have a shared cooldown], but based on player feedback in the alpha and now in the playtest, we will adjust that.
We don’t want it to become too “spammy”, but at the same time, it has to be understandable and logical for the players…
Mike Willite in the interview
Additionally, adjustments are planned for the performance of attacks and issues with collision with enemies.
In New World, you have no class; instead, you level up weapons and determine your playstyle.
What is happening with the quests? Many players provided feedback that New World felt very monotonous, and they felt like they were repeating the same tasks over and over again. Most of the quests consisted of killing mobs and opening chests.
Mike Willite revealed that the developers will focus on that and want to bring more variation. The quests should be more deeply connected with the game systems and become more diverse.
The criticism regarding encountering the same monsters was also acknowledged by the developers.
No Colorful Unicorns or Crazy Cosmetics
How significant will the changes be overall? New World is expected to change noticeably by the tests in November, but it will not become a completely new game.
Thus, the MMO will not suddenly focus heavily on story or prioritize dragons. There will also not be crazy cosmetics:
If you think there will suddenly be rainbows, unicorns, flying dragons, and all that stuff, I’m sorry, but that won’t happen before the release.
Mike Willite in the interview
Will the map get bigger? The currently quite small map of New World is supposed to get bigger before the release. There should be some new areas that players can explore. At the same time, the lead designer also mentioned that this expansion will not be “dramatically large”.
New open-world content as well as instances are also planned. Both should provide challenges for the players.
In the northern areas, it can already be seen that new areas could be connected.
He primarily pointed to the balance issue, as mounts could quickly make a world feel much smaller. However, there was no concrete yes or no in this case.
The Mega Evolutions are currently the big thing in Pokémon GO, but they have already received a lot of criticism. However, completing the Mega Raids has proven to be quite difficult for MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.
I had hoped for more from the Mega Evolutions than a somewhat hourly rentable, enhanced version of our Pokémon. Or: At least I would have thought that the effort wouldn’t be so high.
After the initial disappointment, I planned to collect the Mega Dex entries for Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise. At least once I wanted to try out the strong, new Mega Evolutions. I still find the concept of Mega Evolution extremely exciting. But to this day, nearly two weeks after the Mega launch, my count of Mega Evolutions still stands at zero. The reason: I. Can’t. Complete. These. Raids.
So far, the Mega Dex entries are empty
Always Alone Against Mega Charizard
That’s the problem: I should first clarify that I am rather a casual player compared to many trainers. As a level 34 trainer, I am likely still many months away from max level and do not have any overpowered Pokémon in my arsenal. I participate in many events like Community Days and occasionally catch a legendary monster. But to tackle difficult raids, I definitely need support.
Normally, this is not a problem. Monsters like Reshiram or Zekrom usually attract enough players in my area to complete the raid. The gyms here also change owners daily, so there are indeed some active players. However, the situation is different with the Mega Raids.
Here, the Mega Raids simply do not attract enough players
Mega Charizard, Mega Blastoise, and Mega Venusaur do appear every now and then, but it seems that no one wants to attack them. Looking at the gyms, there’s a yawning emptiness. I don’t need to try it alone or with just one other person. So the monsters are probably just having a relaxing time in the gyms around here and then disappear again.
It seems that the monsters simply do not provide enough incentive for many players to complete the raid. And slowly, I am also reaching that point: Until today, I have not had the chance to defeat any of the monsters – and my motivation is waning.
Because: To collect the necessary Mega Energy, I have to complete quite a number of raids. Currently, there are also no really worthwhile alternative ways to collect Mega Energy. At this pace, it would probably take months before I could celebrate my first Mega Evolution.
What should change? Initial changes to Mega Evolutions have already been announced, but currently, the cost-benefit ratio of Mega Raids for players – at least here in my area – still doesn’t seem right. The Mega Energy from raids would probably need to be increased further, or the costs of evolution need to be lowered.
It has to be worthwhile to complete a Mega Raid – especially since many players only have a limited number of raid passes available. And even players who buy raid passes with money will want a worthwhile return for that. Some YouTubers have also suggested ideas for possible improvements that would make the feature significantly more accessible.
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The price of the Xbox Series X has been leaked, the cost of the Xbox Series S is confirmed. For our editor Patrick Freese, these are not arguments for the console. He would rather buy Nvidia’s RTX 3080. But why?
However, the leaks and new information have not provided me with any arguments to actually buy the next-gen console. Nvidia’s RTX 3080 is still at the top of my list. And there are reasons for that.
That’s why I prefer to buy the RTX 3080 instead of an Xbox Series X, Series S, or PS5
What are the downsides of the Xbox Series X? For me, buying an Xbox Series X is currently out of the question. Especially because there are still many uncertainties. What about launch titles that actually speak for such a purchase? With the delay of Halo: Infinite to 2021, a major title is already out. Clear point deduction.
In 2018, I specifically bought an Xbox One X to play Red Dead Redemption 2 right at the start. I simply could not wait for the PC port – the title was worth it to me at that time to buy the console. And if I’m honest, it is now just a damn expensive Blu-ray player in my living room. I now play RDR 2 on the PC.
Additionally, with the game selection, you can easily access a variety of games with Game Pass. But not only on the console, but also on the PC. So I don’t have to answer an “either-or” question.
While the 499 euros mentioned in the leak for an Xbox Series X are not particularly expensive, they are also no surprise. Many calculate in this price range. For 200 euros more, you can already get the new RTX 3080 from Nvidia, which upgrades my gaming PC significantly. And I already know more about what to expect.
What are the advantages of the RTX 3080? Currently, my computer is running a GTX 1080 from Nvidia, which has been serving well for more than three years. However, in new, beautiful games, the card is slowly reaching its limits. I really enjoy playing the new Flight Simulator from Microsoft and would like to enhance the graphics even more. A new RTX 3000 graphics card with so much more power comes just in time.
And if I do feel like playing Xbox games, I can simply grab my Game Pass and play the games that have just been released.
Moreover, with a new graphics card, I know what to expect on PC. Namely, a solid 4K resolution at 60 FPS and beautiful games with ray tracing. I can even play World of Warcraft with ray tracing. Early tests of the new graphics cards (via DigitalFoundry on YouTube) show a performance increase of 80 to 90% between the RTX 3080 compared to the last generation, the RTX 2080. Compared to my old 1080, this is an even bigger jump.
Similar arguments for the GeForce are also provided by Christian Fritz Schneider of the GameStar editorial team in his video. For now, the next-gen consoles simply have no chance against Nvidia’s new graphics cards.
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Conclusion: I simply know what to expect when purchasing the new RTX 3080. I do have to dig a little deeper into my pockets, but I also get a lot of power, ray tracing, anti-aliasing, and more. While there are still many uncertainties surrounding the Xbox Series X. The absence of strong, exclusive launch titles for the console that appeal to me is also a reason to invest in my PC instead.
The release of the FIFA 21 Web App is approaching. When does Early Access start and when can you download the app? All information about the web and companion apps can be found here in the overview, so you can be the first to start trading in Ultimate Team.
Update, September 30, 7 PM: The FIFA 21 Web App is now live. Here you can find everything about the FIFA 21 Web App release!
What advantages does the Web App bring? The Web App allows you to access your Ultimate Team around the clock. You can manage your team, complete tasks, and trade on the transfer market, no matter where you are.
For many FUT players, the Web App is part of the Ultimate Team experience. Moreover, there is another benefit: Bonus rewards can be earned through the apps for a limited time.
What about the download of the Web App for FUT 21? No download is required for the Web App as it is a browser application. The companion app, however, i.e., the FUT 21 app for mobile devices, requires a download via iOS or Android.
When does the FIFA 21 app for Ultimate Team start? Release, start time
When does the companion app start? The companion app is essentially the web app for smartphones. In previous years, it was always available one day after the release of the web app. For FUT 21, it could go live on September 31 based on the date mentioned above.
What time will it start? An official release time has not yet been announced. However, previous years show that a start between 7 PM and 11 PM seems realistic.
When does the FUT 20 Web App end? In FUT 20 and previous versions, the web app of the previous iteration was taken offline a few days before the launch of the new web app. We expect that this will be the case this time as well.
Important: These release dates refer to Early Access!
Early Access to the FUT 21 Web App – Rewards for Veterans
This is how you get Early Access: Previously, FUT veterans received Early Access for the web app. We expect that this will not change this year either. This would mean that FUT 20 players will likely be able to start with the FUT 21 web app on September 30. Based on last year, the requirements would look like this:
You had to create a FUT club in FIFA 20 before August 1.
This FUT 20 club must be valid until the start of the FUT 21 web app.
Additionally, your account must have a “good reputation.” That means if you have been banned before or have behaved negatively, you may not receive Early Access.
When would the web app start without Early Access? If you are not FUT 20 veterans, you will only gain access to the web app after you have logged in to FUT 21 for the first time, created your FUT club, and answered a security question. You would have to wait until the release of FIFA 21 on October 9 or obtain early access.
You have the choice of which devices to use the Web App
Rewards for returning FUT players in the web app: Every year, EA distributed rewards for FUT veterans in the web app over several weeks. To receive all the rewards, you should log in every day. Something similar is conceivable for FIFA 21.
The features of the FUT 21 app – Trading and innovations
The web app and the companion app have the same features.
These FUT app features are considered safe: You can
manage your FUT teams and club items
complete squad-building challenges (SBCs)
visit the transfer market and buy and sell players and items – that is trading
check the TOTW (Team of the Week)
inspect all cards, leaderboards, and other stats
buy packs in the FUT store (with coins or FIFA Points)
redeem weekly rewards from squad battles, division rivals, and FUT champions
share your teams with others via unique URLs
complete objectives
create individual tactics for the active FUT team.
view your progress on the new season objectives. Some objectives can also be checked off directly in the app.
apply a “SBC protection” on players. This prevents you from accidentally redeeming one of your important players in an SBC.
What innovations does the FUT 21 web app offer? So far, EA has not announced any innovations for the FUT 21 web app. If the developer comments on this topic, this article will be updated as soon as possible.
More information about the web app and companion app – Download
The web app and companion app are free.
You need an EA account to log in, including email address, password, and security question.
The web app works on desktops and mobile devices. The companion app is designed only for iOS and Android.
No download is necessary for the web app.
A download is necessary for the companion app. If you have already installed the companion app, it will receive an update.
Once the web app for FUT 21 is live, there will be no web app for FUT 20.
You cannot play matches in FUT 21 with it.
There are expected to be login issues at launch.
Are you looking forward to the web app? And will you use it to start collecting coins for FUT 20 early? But do not invest in these cards, as those players are facing significant downgrades.
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In Marvel’s Avengers your heroes only have access to their full potential at maximum level. Therefore, it’s important to quickly reach the max level of 50 with as many characters in the game as possible. With our tips on MeinMMO, you can achieve this the fastest.
What’s up with leveling? In Marvel’s Avengers, there are two important stats that evaluate the combat power of your heroes: character level and power level.
Power Level: Increased by gear
Character Level: Increased by XP
Therefore, you should first raise the character level: Your power level increases gradually by collecting items. However, really powerful items that provide significant boosts are found only late in the endgame.
Therefore, it’s more sensible to focus on raising the character level to the maximum level of 50 first. Since in multiplayer you can only play one specific hero per team, it makes sense to have as many characters at max level as possible. Because it doesn’t help to have a fully upgraded Hulk if your buddy also wants to play as Hulk and you have to switch to a much weaker replacement hero.
Additionally, at maximum level, you have full access to your skills and can optimally customize your build, which significantly enhances the gameplay of Avengers and finally reveals the full potential of your heroes. Many of the heroes can then also play much faster, for example, the Hulk, who can finally take a lot of hits or Black Widow, whose cooldowns can suddenly be significantly reduced.
Only at maximum level do the heroes become truly powerful,
With this type of mission, you level up super fast
This is what you need to do to power level: Once you’ve completed the campaign and started the endgame, you can select missions at the War Table and tackle them alone or with friends. You have the choice between smaller skirmishes and larger events like battling supervillains or raiding A.I.M bases, known as “Hives” or “Stöcke” in German.
In Hives, there are plenty of enemies at once. Optimal for power leveling.
This is why A.I.M.-Hives are optimal: You level up fastest in the Hives. Because here you go directly into a well-secured A.I.M. base, and on five levels, the enemies come flooding in on their own and pound the punching bag. You just have to beat up the incoming enemies as they come. In other missions, there are often longer paths between fights, not here.
This whole process takes about 20 to 25 minutes, and due to the sheer number of enemies, you typically level up about 4 to 5 levels per Hive. This can easily be done at normal difficulty (Challenge II) also with AI partners. If you increase the difficulty and have some good players for the multiplayer mode, you’ll also get better loot.
Useful: This way, you also earn a good loot piece or two that further boosts your power level. You can find more useful tips here.
This is how you unlock the Hives: To unlock the Hives, you first need to complete the four SHIELD grouping missions in multiplayer. After that, you’ll get your first Hive. Once you have completed that, there are another 2, including an elite Hive that is 5 levels above you and therefore a bit trickier.
So if there is always a Hive available in the War Table of the multiplayer mode, then drop everything and fight your way through the heavily guarded base of the enemies. By the way, what A.I.M. is about and what lies behind the sinister organization of the bizarre supervillain MODOK can be found out here.
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In the MMORPG RuneScape, a mafia is causing trouble and has led to severe inflation in the game.
What is this mafia about? In the MMORPG RuneScape, players use the Revenant Caves to farm gold. The monsters there provide a chance to acquire a substantial amount of money.
However, according to reddit user albmrbo, around 2,000 Venezuelan players have formed a group called “Mafia” and now occupy these caves in the individual game worlds. No one can enter the Revenant Caves without encountering the mafia.
What does this mafia want? According to the discussion on reddit, the members of the organization offer protection. Thus, it is necessary to pay protection money to the “guild”.
Those who also buy clothing in the mafia’s colors for the necessary cash demonstrate that they are under the group’s protection, or belong to it, and can thus enter the Revenant Caves.
The clothing includes the Purple Hat for currently about 1,500 gold pieces and the Pink Hat for around 640 gold pieces.
Is this new? The offering of protection money so players can farm gold in peace without being harassed by player-killers has been a phenomenon in RuneScape for some time, as can be read on reddit. However, the formation of such a mafia is new and affects the game.
What effects does this have? The Revenant Caves are intended for players to fight dangerous monsters and also engage in combat with each other.
Since only mafia members or players under their protection can enter the caves, no PvP takes place anymore.
As a result, the Revenant Caves have apparently become a place where large amounts of gold can be farmed relatively safely. This affects the economy of the MMORPG RuneScape from the development studio Jagex.
Furthermore, this approach drives away PvP fans, who now avoid the Revenant Caves since, in principle, no fights against other players can take place there anymore.
The purpose of the caves was to create a dangerous area through PvE and PvP, making it a significant risk to stay there, but the reward of obtaining much gold would be even higher.
Thus, the “mafia” not only causes gold inflation in the MMORPG RuneScape, but also fundamentally undermines the purpose behind the Revenant Caves – and apparently on all PvP worlds.
Twitch has a promotional campaign running, the “Subtember”: At first it was buggy and granted everyone a discount on subscriptions. Now the fix is here and some streamers find the campaign useless. Because it goes against their interests and the basic idea of Twitch to build a channel long-term. It now shows that Amazon only wants to lure new customers into the payment system, they just want to make money.
This is a subscription on Twitch: With a subscription, a viewer financially supports a streamer and enjoys some benefits: Depending on the channel, they receive emotes or have access to the chat when it’s otherwise restricted.
These “Subscriptions” are an important source of income for Twitch streamers: A normal “Level 1” subscription costs about €5, and the streamer gets roughly half of that. Fortnite star Ninja earned about $250,000 in some months in 2018 solely through Twitch subscriptions.
Amazon even gained a sponsor for the campaign.
This is Subtember: The “Subtember” is a play on words from “Subscription”, the subscription, and the month of September.
Anyone who wants to subscribe to a streamer on Twitch can do so in September 2020 at a cheaper price than usual:
A 1-month subscription costs 20% less in September
A 3-month subscription is 25% cheaper than usual
A 6-month subscription is 30% cheaper
But there is a huge catch: The subscription must be newly signed up if one wants to get it cheaper.
The discount applies basically only to new customers of a streamer.
You cannot extend an existing subscription at a cheaper price or resubscribe with your regular streamer to support them after the old subscription has expired.
Twitch accidentally makes promo campaign better than planned
That was the bug: Exactly this catch was buggy at first. The “Subtember” discount applied to any form of subscription. So it was also possible to extend an existing subscription at a reduced price.
On September 3rd, Twitch then said: That was a bug. The Subtember is only for “first subscribers” or if people with an “Amazon Prime” subscription want to switch to a paying model now.
Anyone who signed up for a subscription before the fix kept the discount – but now it only applied to new customers.
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“Amazon only cares about money, not about the community on Twitch”
This is the problem: Some streamers find the new promotional campaign in its form useless. Because it assumes that someone is supporting a channel for the first time. But that is not the reality for many streamers. Because they have an existing audience and want their subscribers to renew their subscriptions or renew expired ones.
For streamers, the “buggy” version of “Subtember” was useful, but the new one is not. The new one is also cumbersome to explain, with the big catch that comes with it.
The site Kotaku quotes streamers who make it clear how stupid they find the “bug fix”:
“This is now the most worthless Subtember of all time. The chance that someone who has never subscribed to my channel now takes a subscription for 3 or 6 months is extremely small.”
“The Subtember is now almost useless. Streamers care about building a community in the long term. Why doesn’t Subtember support these types of viewers?”
Why? This Subtember is almost useless to us. Streamers are growing engaged, long-term communities and relationships. Why doesn’t Subtember support these types of viewers vs. solely new ones?
Theres such little benefit here. You could have done better.
“Do you remember when Subtember was meant to support streamers financially rather than just bring more people into Amazon’s payment system?”
“New subscriptions are great, but it’s my long-term supporters that make up most of my subscription income. It shows that it was never about streamers and the community; it was only about bringing fresh money to Amazon.”
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Amazon is apparently trying to win new customers through Twitch
This is behind it: The Subtember is clearly a promotional campaign by Amazon to turn those who had given away a “Twitch Prime” subscription into paying customers. They want to bring new customers into the payment system. This is clearly the direction of this promotional campaign:
Amazon is not about letting existing customers pay less for something they already want to sign up for. Exactly these loyal customers are important for Twitch streamers.
This is a clear conflict of interest.
In fact, the “Subtember” had significantly better conditions in previous years. In 2017, the Subtember was also only for new customers who had not subscribed to a channel for more than 32 days, but there was a 50% discount on the first month.
By 2020, Twitch has grown significantly and the Subtember has gained a major sponsor in Capital One, but the terms are not optimal. Moreover, the “bug” gave streamers and viewers a taste of how the campaign could have run without the catch.
Many young gamers signed up for an “Amazon Prime” subscription for these skins, which brought money into the pockets of the streamers.
The big Amazon profit from 2018 is over for now
Streamers still benefited strongly from the partnership between Amazon and Twitch in 2018: Amazon poured a lot of money into streamers’ pockets with big deals and promotions. Collaborations with games like Fortnite attracted young gamers to Amazon Prime. As a result, many gamers received a “Twitch Prime” subscription for free, which they then gifted to their favorite streamer. The streamers then received their €2.50 for each subscription and there were apparently tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of subscriptions that newly came to Twitch.
This period and the influx of “fresh money” allowed many currently popular streamers to professionalize themselves. Especially the Twitch Prime deals around Fortnite brought a lot of money into the hands of Twitch streamers.
This can be seen, for example, in the case of Ninja, who really cashed in. This seems to have significantly decreased in 2020. The current promotions are not as lucrative for streamers as the promotions from two years ago. Although Amazon continues to pursue its business interests with Twitch, streamers can no longer benefit as they once did.
He rejects the new promotional ideas from Twitch: MontanaBlack.
Another promotional campaign from Twitch is also currently launching. This also serves to promote Amazon’s “Amazon Prime” service through Twitch to reach a young audience. Streamers are supposed to watch series live on Twitch with their fans.
But even this campaign has a catch, as the German streamer MontanaBlack explains:
In The Division 2 there are maintenance works today, on September 8th, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. What will change during the several hours of server downtime? And what times are important today? Here you’ll find everything about the downtime and the patch notes.
Update 11:33 AM: The maintenance has already been completed – an hour faster than originally planned. The servers should now be available on all platforms again. Have fun and good loot, Agents.
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Why the maintenance? Although The Division 2 has focused on the new Summit mode and new exotics from the upcoming Title Update 11 in the last few days, which can currently be tested on the PTS. However, the live game is also being adjusted from time to time until the next major update (TU11) – including today.
When is today’s maintenance?
You should note the following times: The developers at Massive traditionally announce the maintenance schedule a day in advance – at least when it is – like today – a regular one. Here is the schedule for September 8th:
The maintenance begins today at 9:30 AM German time
At the start of the downtime, the game servers will also go offline
The maintenance work is expected to last about 3 hours. So long you have to take a forced break from The Division 2 if you wanted to play during this time
If no unforeseen problems occur, the servers will be back online by 12:30 PM German time at the latest, ending the downtime
This will also mark the end of today’s maintenance
Keep in mind that the schedule may change during maintenance. Especially the end of the maintenance can sometimes shift a bit forward or backward. If anything happens differently this time, you will find out here in the article.
Today the battle plan includes a forced break
The patch notes say
What changes today? The patch notes are very brief today. One can only hope that Massive is still working on the servers or other background tasks, because essentially only one fix is planned for the scheduled 3 hours of downtime:
A problem has been fixed where the firefly explodes immediately when launched from cover at a certain angle
Otherwise, no further changes are intended according to the maintenance notes.
What do you think so far about The Summit – the new mode for The Division 2 that is supposed to come with Title Update 11? After all, it has been presented in great detail and numerous agents can already test it on the PTS.
Time and again, the expression “Pull the Ripcord” is heard in relation to WoW: Shadowlands – but what does it actually mean?
In discussions around World of Warcraft, a statement has been drawing attention repeatedly in recent weeks. Many players chant “Pull the Ripcord”. But what is behind this phrase? What is it about? And why is it mostly found under articles related to the new expansion Shadowlands?
Where does the saying come from? “Pull the Ripcord” translates roughly to “Zieh die Reißleine” in German and is mainly used in the context of parachutes. It’s used to save someone or something before something bad happens. The “bad” in this case is the Shadowlands release with the current covenant system. This is unpopular among many players in its current form. In an interview with Preach, Game Director Ion Hazzikostas commented on the covenant system:
Is there going to be a fallback option in which we remove all restrictions? Can one then mix, assemble, and switch much more freely?
If we have to pull this ripcord – it exists.
Ion Hazzikostas, Game Director of World of Warcraft
This is exactly the sentence that the many comments on “Pull the Ripcord” refer to – Blizzard is supposed to pull this ripcord, and preferably before the release of Shadowlands.
Players want more freedom for better Shadowlands
What are the testers asking for? Beta testers have been providing Blizzard with feedback for months. While there are players who like the current system, a significant number are concerned. This repeatedly creates big threads in the WoW subreddit. The covenant system entails a significant decision. It’s not only about which covenant a character wants to join in terms of story, but also a large part of player power depends on it. Each covenant has a unique ability per class, which varies in usefulness across specializations.
While it may make sense for a tank demon hunter to join the Night Fae, DPS demon hunters might rather prefer another covenant than the Night Fae.
Moreover, the story context makes it illogical to have to choose a covenant. The hero helps all four covenants throughout the story and is introduced to all abilities. Being forced to commit to one feels inappropriate for many players, especially since the covenants aren’t even in open war with each other.
Choosing a covenant solely based on style? Many would like that.
This is what the testers want to achieve: The testers’ desire is clear: more freedom for everyone. The ripcord should be pulled, and all covenant abilities should be available regardless of the choice of covenant – very similar to another set of talent points that can be changed freely.
This would allow players to choose a covenant purely based on story and aesthetics, without feeling pressured to select the “best” covenant for their build or regretting their choice when switching builds.
They want to avoid a second “Battle for Azeroth”. Here, too, the developers ignored a lot of feedback and implemented the original system of Azerite armor, which did not go well. It took several patches and fixes to correct the system – with improvements that had already been suggested by players during the beta.
Thus, you are now also among the enlightened who can simply write “#Pulltheripcord” under every WoW article about Shadowlands to collect free likes and hearts.
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Marvel’s Avengers is especially fun with friends in co-op mode. But where can you find the multiplayer option and how do you start the mode in the superhero brawler? We at MeinMMO provide you with the answer.
Where is the co-op mode?Marvel’s Avengers has been released and players are already looking forward to smashing enemies together with the typical Marvel heroes like Iron Man, the Hulk, or Thor. However, at the start, it’s anything but clear where the multiplayer mode is located.
Because you first have to unlock it or deal with nasty spoilers.
Before all Avengers are together, some time must pass.
Here’s how to play with friends
This needs to be done: To access online features at all, you first need to create and activate an account with Square-Enix.
Next, there are two options for multiplayer fun:
Complete at least part of the campaign
Immediately activate the “Avengers Initiative” in the main menu
Through the campaign
This is how you access multiplayer through the campaign: The single-player story campaign of Avengers is essentially a huge tutorial in which you recruit the 6 main characters and familiarize yourself with their abilities. Thus, you gain access to the so-called “War Room” on the Helicarrier quite early in the campaign.
This is how you play co-op in the campaign: There, you can select and play missions. Some of the missions in the campaign are explicitly multiplayer missions, such as certain training missions in the H.A.R.M. program or specific world missions.
In co-op, the skills of the heroes shine even more.
Can I play the entire campaign co-op? Unfortunately no. Most of the campaign is pure single-player, where the story continues. You will then play with the designated hero in a heavily scripted mission alone.
This is how you unlock the final multiplayer in the campaign: Only once you have completed the campaign and are essentially at the endgame do you have planned access to the final multiplayer mode. There, you can then select your missions as usual via the War Table.
How long does the campaign take? Those who play quickly and only complete the missions will finish in 5 to 10 hours. Committed gamers can do it in a day. However, those who take their time and explore all secrets and goodies can also spend 15 or more hours in the campaign.
If you want to start early, just click on the Avengers Initiative button.
Skipping the campaign
If you want to jump right in, luckily you can also do that. Because in the main menu, there is a big button labeled “Avengers Initiative.” You click on it and are presented with a big spoiler warning.
Because here you dive directly into the game, as it is depicted after the end of the campaign. If you don’t mind spoilers, you should continue here. Next, you can start multiplayer and choose missions from the War Table to play with your friends.
Help, I have no friends, can I still play co-op? Yes, that works. Because if there are not enough allies around, Avengers replaces the missing allies with AI heroes that you can even choose. So if you would like to have the Hulk as a tank, but no one wants to play the big brute, you can field a well-equipped AI Hulk.
My friend and I both want to be Thor! Well, then you have a problem, because there can only be one God of Thunder. This also applies to all other heroes. Each team must have unique characters. However, at least with some heroes, there will likely be new characters in upcoming updates that play similarly, such as War Machine and Iron Man or She-Hulk and the regular Hulk.
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With Ilysia, a development studio wants to immerse us even deeper into the virtual worlds of MMORPGs. Thanks to VR headsets, we can expect something similar to the popular anime series Sword Art Online.
What is Ilysia? Essentially, it is a rather classic MMORPG. You create a hero and explore a vast fantasy world with it. There, many enemies await you to fight, and you descend into dungeons where boss monsters lurk. Additionally, you also complete quests and can optionally engage in PvP battles.
The world is 288 km² in size. You can explore it freely and even climb.
You create a hero from individual skills that you assemble freely.
PvP is optional. You can choose to engage and fight each other or completely ignore PvP. However, there are also areas where PvP is active.
Many quests await you in the game world.
Alongside large boss enemies, you will even encounter larger titans that you must climb in order to defeat.
Airships, mounts, and even pets play a role.
You own a caravan that essentially serves as a mobile home, which you can design freely.
You search for new weapons and armor to improve yourself.
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What is special about this new MMORPG? All of this is experienced with a VR headset on PC, with PSVR on the PlayStation 4, or with the standalone headset Oculus Quest. This means you can expect a virtual reality game that represents a full-fledged MMORPG. A VR headset is necessary to play.
Visually, you shouldn’t expect a wonder of art. Ilysia looks more like a slightly prettier Everquest. The performance on VR headsets, such as Oculus Quest, takes priority, which means some compromises must be made in graphics.
Nevertheless, the MMORPG is supposed to draw you much more into the game world. You are closer to the action and should feel like you are really acting in this world and not sitting at a computer.
What does this have to do with Sword Art Online? In the anime Sword Art Online, the players find themselves in a virtual fantasy world. They also play via VR and not traditionally on a computer or console. So it’s similar to what is the case in Ilysia.
A pre-alpha of Ilysia has already taken place. In the video, you can see how it went.
When will the game be released? Ilysia is expected to enter Alpha 1 in spring or summer 2021. A beta is planned for autumn 2021. Whether the release will still take place in 2021 or only in 2022 is still unclear.
How to participate: If you are interested in a VR MMORPG, you can participate in the Kickstarter campaign. This runs until October 4, and the team has already raised more than half of the desired funding amount of 50,815 euros. Things look very good for the project. Interest is there, and it is likely that some stretch goals can be achieved.
With a contribution of 28 euros, you will gain access to the beta starting in autumn 2021. With 30 euros, you can join the slightly earlier starting alpha.
In the PS Store, there are regularly interesting offers that are worth it for gamers. In our article, we present several top titles that you can get for under 15 euros. It’s definitely worth taking a closer look at the games.
What kind of sale is this? Currently, there are several classics on offer in the PS Store for under 15 euros.
How long does the new promotion in the PS Store last? The sale started on September 2nd and runs until September 17th, 2020. You have about 10 days.
Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition
Genre: Shooter | Developer: Respawn Entertainment | Release Date: October 28, 2016 | Model: Buy2Play | Price Range (according to Geizhals.de): 7.28 – 57.95 €
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What is Titanfall 2? In a distant future, governments have been replaced by powerful corporations. In the campaign, you play as a soldier who wants to become a Titan pilot. The gameplay revolves around the large combat robots that you use to complete the single-player campaign and multiplayer battles.
Why the game is worth it: Titanfall 2 offers an exciting and well-staged campaign. This is mainly due to the strong presentation, varied locations, great lighting, and the powerful soundtrack that perfectly complements the events. This is combined with good gunplay: all weapons feel different, and there are many gadgets that fit meaningfully into the gameplay.
Aside from the campaign, there are dynamic and extremely fun online battles characterized by fairly designed maps and many different modes. Additionally, the progression system is much more extensive than in the first part.
In Titanfall 2, you can run along walls.
This is less successful: Graphically, Titanfall 2 is no longer up to date. The story is engagingly presented but offers a clichéd story about a soldier. The characters and the villain also remain dull and uninteresting.
Who is the game suitable for? Those looking for a shooter with excellent gameplay and a strong multiplayer should check out Titanfall 2. If you played Titanfall 1, you should also check out part 2.
Pro
strong presentation of the game
varied landscapes and great lighting
smooth animations
Atmospheric soundtrack
great gunplay
exciting, dynamic, and fun online battles
Contra
graphically outdated at release
clichéd story about a soldier
bland characters
mediocre matchmaking
Where can you buy the game? Currently, Titanfall 2 Ultimate Edition is on sale in the PS Store:
What is Horizon Zero Dawn? In Horizon Zero Dawn, you take on the role of the young woman Aloy. She is a special protagonist, as she is an outcast and not a shining hero from the start. Together, you learn not only to fight but also to train for her so-called trial, through which she wants to leave her outcast existence behind.
Why the game is worth it: On the PlayStation 4 and the PS4 Pro, the game looks simply fantastic. The game is visually stunning and the world is filled with details and great landscapes: Sometimes you are traversing snow-covered valleys, and sometimes you walk through a harsh steppe landscape. The story is also well staged, which is also due to the fact that the game is excellently dubbed in German. The visuals and story are combined with a well-crafted RPG component and a thoughtful crafting system.
In Horizon Zero Dawn, you fight against all sorts of strange machines.
This is less successful: After the player gets to know Aloy in a great tutorial, the game loses quite a bit of momentum for a while. Only after about a third of the game does the story regain its pace. Also, the normal difficulty level is much too easy. Experienced players should directly choose a higher difficulty among the four levels. It’s also unfortunate that there isn’t an influence system for factions like there is in other games.
Who is the game suitable for? Horizon Zero Dawn is worth it for all players who want to experience an exciting, gripping story. The mix of Stone Age and high-tech is unique in its form.
Pro
great landscapes and fantastic design
well-staged story and sympathetic protagonist
excellent German voice acting
good RPG system and thoughtful crafting
has “New Game Plus” mode
Contra
the story loses momentum significantly in the first third
difficulty is too easy
no influence system for factions
Where can you buy Horizon Zero Dawn? Currently, the game is on sale in the PlayStation Store:
What is God of War III Remastered? God of War III Remastered is the remake of the 2010 PS3 game. In part 3, you once again take on the role of Kratos as he carves through Greek mythology on his quest for revenge. Graphically, a lot has changed, but the gameplay remains faithful to the Remaster.
Why the game is worth it: Even today, God of War III offers excellent hack-and-slash action with the Remastered Edition, paired with a great soundtrack and excellent German voice actors. The staging is still impressive, and the story is excitingly told.
From a gameplay perspective, the game combines various weapons and special attacks with interesting puzzles and flying sequences where you ride a Pegasus. In general, you are mostly engaged in battles against dozens of enemies at the same time.
This is less successful: The game shows that it comes from the PS3 era: Despite the remaster, some regions appear very plastic and look rather lifeless for the player. Occasionally, some ugly textures disturb the overall picture. The game also carries a few remnants from the past: areas must be visited multiple times and the game overall plays very linearly. In addition, there are comparatively few different enemies in the game, which can become boring over time.
Who is the game worth it for? God of War III is worth it for anyone who has played the old PS3 game and also for newcomers. The game’s staging is still convincing today, largely due to the great soundtrack.
Pro
impressive staging thanks to great voice actors and soundtrack
strong story
various weapons and special attacks
puzzle elements
overhauled version of the PS3 game
Contra
characters seem lifeless
weak textures
very linear gameplay
Where can you buy God of War III Remastered? The game is currently on sale in the PS Store:
What is Star Wars Battlefront II? The story centers on elite soldier Iden Versio, leader of Inferno Squad. The story is experienced from the perspective of the Empire. In addition, the game offers an extensive multiplayer with numerous different modes for up to 40 players. You can engage in Sci-Fi battles on numerous iconic locations from the Star Wars saga, either on foot or as a space pilot.
Why the game is worth it: Graphically, Battlefront II offers you the best of what you can currently get in terms of Star Wars: The setting looks fantastic, and it’s fun to run over planets or fight in space, accompanied by a bombastic soundtrack. The controls are intuitive and precise, and there is plenty for players to do with numerous modes and different characters.
After heavy criticism, the developer fundamentally revised the game and made many improvements. Essential game components that are important for battles are no longer tied to random drops in loot boxes. Changes have been made in other areas as well, so that Battlefront II has now reached the state it should have been in at launch.
This is less successful: The announced campaign is short and rather disappointing. The AI does not perform well on either side, and many enemies look the same in battles. The matchmaking still throws beginners in with professionals, and the Star Wars shooter does not fully utilize its potential.
Who is the game suitable for? If you enjoy shooter action and have a heart for Star Wars, you can’t go wrong with Battlefront II. The microtransactions that once caused so much trouble and frustration have been completely revised and are now considered fair by most players. Additionally, SWBF II received its last update, with which the developers’ vision is now complete.
Pro
fantastic setting and great soundtrack
cool cutscenes
good space battles
intuitive and precise controls
large scope
fun multiplayer battles with various modes
soldier classes provide tactical options
Contra
short and disappointing campaign
simple and not very clever AI
many enemies look alike
weak matchmaking,
potential is not fully utilized
Where can you buy the game? The game is currently on sale in the PS Store. If you are an EA Play subscriber, you can save even more percentage off your purchase:
What is Ni No Kuni 2? This is an RPG that mixes action-packed combat with city-building strategy and RPG elements. The story is about the young king Evan, who is overthrown in a coup. Together with his friends, he travels through the land trying to win the people’s support.
Why the game is worth it: Ni No Kuni 2, like its predecessor, features beautiful graphics and a fantastic soundtrack. No wonder, as the music is composed by Joe Hisaishi, who has composed music for almost every Ghibli production.
From a gameplay perspective, the game is immensely motivating. In addition to dozens of quests, you build your own kingdom. There is also a nice strategy mode: Here you lead small armies into battle. In contrast to its predecessor, Ni No Kuni 2 opts for an action-oriented combat system instead of a turn-based system.
You do not need to know the predecessor to play, but some places will feel familiar, such as Katzbuckel.
The heroes from Ni No Kuni 2.
This is less successful: If you enjoy playing RPGs, you may find Ni No Kuni 2 overall to be significantly too easy. While the difficulty increases as the game progresses, it never becomes challenging. Also, when building your kingdom, you are never under time pressure.
It’s also unfortunate that some side quests cannot maintain the quality of the rest of the game: simple fetch quests are required from you. Additionally, the characters aside from the main ones lack depth.
Who is the game suitable for? If you liked the predecessor, you will also enjoy part 2, even though some things have changed compared to the predecessor. Also, RPG fans will get their money’s worth. Just for the setting and the fantastic soundtrack, it’s worth taking a look at the world of Ni No Kuni 2.
Pro
beautiful graphic style
exciting and emotional story
great soundtrack
action-packed combat system
motivating building mode
well-developed main characters
Contra
somewhat trivial side quests
bland side characters
sometimes significantly too easy
Where can you buy the game? Currently, the game is on sale in the PS Store:
What is Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection? The Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection combines all three Uncharted games from PS3 in an HD remaster. The Uncharted series follows Nathan Drake on his adventures in the third-person perspective. He climbs and fights his way through the world while solving puzzles.
Why the game is worth it: Along with a captivating and wonderfully staged story surrounding the hero Nathan, the game offers many interesting characters and a believable game world. Additionally, there are climbing sequences and puzzles to solve, and the battles are dynamic and well crafted. Technically, the trilogy provides you with high-resolution textures and a stable frame rate of 60 FPS on the PS4.
The Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection offers you three games in one.
This is less successful: The trilogy does not offer any multiplayer modes. Additionally, the puzzles in the games are somewhat too easy and could have been more challenging. Also, the games from the PS3 era have not aged well overall.
Who is the game suitable for? For anyone who has not played Uncharted yet and has a fondness for action-adventure games, they should definitely check out this game.
Pro
high-resolution textures and stable 60 FPS
dynamically crafted battles
well staged story with captivating cutscenes
interesting, deep characters
believable game world
three games in one
Contra
no multiplayer modes
puzzles too easy
games have not aged well
Where can you buy the game? Currently, the game is on sale in the PS Store:
What is Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition? This is a tactical RPG that relies on party combat. You can control up to 6 characters, with whom you explore the fantasy world of Eora, defeating opponents and solving puzzles. The battles occur in pausable real-time.
Why the game is worth it: Pillars of Eternity successfully rekindles the feeling of older RPGs like Baldur’s Gate or Icewind Dale. This is mainly due to the six-member party and the extensive and complex combat system. Additionally, the game is very extensive and will provide you with many hours of entertainment. The world of Eora feels cohesive and lively: thefts are punished if you tamper with the property of others, and the residents of various locations react to your reputation.
The game addresses many interesting and serious themes. The controller scheme is also praiseworthy.
In Pillars of Eternity, you control a six-member group. However, in some battles, it quickly becomes overwhelming.
This is less successful: The story has some logical gaps and some questionable decisions. Some characters also have pathfinding issues, and the battles can quickly become chaotic despite the ability to pause. It’s also a shame that the camera is fixed and cannot be rotated. On the PS4, there are also slight stutters in the gameplay.
Questionable decision?
Within the first hours of play, two party members become irretrievably lost. With the already low number of characters, this is a strange decision on the part of the developer.
Compared to Baldur’s Gate and others, the characters seem bland and lifeless, and the dialogues feel forced and lack dynamism. Additionally, Pillars of Eternity completely forgoes romances, etc.
Who is the game suitable for? If you enjoy extensive RPGs with a complex and tactical combat system, or if you have already played similar games like Pathfinder: Kingmaker, then you should definitely check out Pillars of Eternity.
Pro
convincing old-school feel thanks to the six-member party
atmospheric soundtrack
tactical and challenging combat system
successful controller controls
good mix of fights, exploration, and dialogue
adult and morally interesting themes
vibrant game world (theft punished, residents react to reputation)
Contra
illogical situations
camera not rotatable
slight stutters on PS4
pathfinding issues
poor visibility in battles
low party interaction
Where can you buy the game? Currently, the game is on sale in the PS Store:
Bet you haven’t seen a weird staircase like this in Minecraft yet? It’s brilliant – and also a little bit crazy.
After all these years, one would think that players have discovered and analyzed all the quirks and secrets of Minecraft. Yet, time and again, players find new mechanics or funny combinations of blocks that no one has thought of before. This creates a pretty steep staircase whose efficiency is hard to beat.
What’s special about the staircase? The staircase not only combines 6 different types of blocks, but it also achieves the steepest ascent possible in Minecraft. Over the distance of a single block, it rises a full three blocks in height. Regular stairs can only achieve a height of one block – just regular stairs. The staircase consists of:
A quartz step
A chest
A bell
A glass pane
A cake with 6 pieces bitten off
An open trapdoor
You can check out the exact layout of the staircase in this little clip by the creator nowitscleanandheavy:
How does it work? The 6 materials used all have different shapes and fill a Minecraft block differently. When approaching this combination of blocks exactly from the middle, a small rise alternates between the blocks on the left and right – essentially creating a natural staircase. Although not particularly beautiful, it is extremely efficient.
However, one should be careful that no glutton trips over the staircase. Because once you eat too much cake, the staircase stops working and you get stuck. So, think carefully about who you want to invite to your wonder staircase.
The community is excited: The Minecraft players on the subreddit are thrilled with this staircase. The post with the idea is one of the most positively marked posts of all time, having received over 116,000 upvotes.
By now, this staircase has even become a small meme. The user OneTrueKingofOOO took on the opposite task and built the “least steep staircase,” which has also received over 35,000 upvotes.
What do the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S cost? The prices are now known, at least for the “S”. For just $300, you can get the small version. The release is set for November.
Update from September 9 at 3:40 PM: The Xbox Series X has now been officially announced with price and release date. Pre-orders will start in September, and the release will happen in October. Apparently, the leak was correct regarding the original content of this article. Both the price and release date were accurately predicted.
Update at 9:20 AM: The price and the image of the Xbox Series S have now been confirmed. In a tweet, Maxi Gräff from Xbox Germany confirmed the Euro price of the Xbox Series X, which is set at 299 €.
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What’s new? The price for Microsoft’s two next-gen consoles is now supposedly set. The website Windows Central cites its sources, which are not named.
What should the Xbox Series X cost? The two console models are about $200 apart. It is assumed that the price in dollars will be converted to euros at a 1:1 ratio. Thus, the dollar prices should correspond to the euro prices.
The price of the Xbox Series X is said to be $499 – Those who want can reportedly take advantage of an “Xbox All Access” financing option for $35 per month
The price of the Xbox Series S is said to be $299 – The financing plan with Xbox All Access is expected to cost $25 per month
Release date of the Xbox Series X: According to sources from Windows Central, both consoles, the X and the S, will be available for purchase on November 10, 2020.
According to sources, Microsoft will soon hold a press conference to officially present both consoles, prices, and release dates.
First images of the Xbox Series S
This is what it looks like: Due to a leak, first images of the smaller, more affordable version of the Xbox Series have now emerged.
Although the clip on Twitter lasts just under 4 seconds, it allows viewers to compare the size. At the end of the video, you can see how small the S console is compared to the Xbox Series X. Both consoles are initially shown side by side, and finally, the small console is placed inside the large X.
Noticeable is the large, dark fan intake on the side of the console.
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Based on this graphic, it looks like the Xbox Series S will come without a disc drive. Leaks regarding the S version from March 2020 predicted a competitive price of $299. At that time, a possible argument for this low price was that it does not include a 4K Blu-ray drive.
In the Amazon shop, the upcoming MMO New World is listed with a release date after several delays. Originally, New World was supposed to be released this year.It was said that the MMO is now expected to launch in Spring 2020.
Amazon has listed New World on its product page in the online store with a release date.
The listed date is May 25, 2021.
Is this the official release? No. There has been no release announcement from Amazon Game Studios. The official website of New World also does not mention a release date.
The listed release in the shop could just be a placeholder date.
This is what the new shop page for New World on Amazon looks like.
How the release changed
Initially, the release date for New World was set for May 2020 – but Amazon postponed it on April 9. The reason given was the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
The new release date was supposed to be August 25, 2020 – which was postponed on July 10.
The current expected release date for New World is officially set for Spring 2021 – The astronomical spring next year spans from March 20 to June 21.
On September 7, August 25, 2020, appeared as the release date in the Amazon shop. However, it is unclear whether this is indeed correct as a release date.
This is what Amazon said about the delay: The New World team states that the delay comes after feedback from alpha testers and after reviewing the feature list (via New World).
It is said: The alpha testers liked the game, but they want to see more of it. They especially want to experience more “mid-game and end-game experiences” in Aeternum.
In order for players to fully immerse themselves in the game, they want to bring more of this content so that players feel like they are playing a complete game when it releases in 2021. The beta test, which was actually supposed to start in July, will also be postponed.
New World was originally conceived as a PvP MMO with a focus on survival and a gigantic world.
However, in December 2019, Amazon announced a reorientation for New World. They wanted to place a stronger focus on PvE.
As a result, there are significant doubts in the community about whether the team can finish enough PvE content in a short time to meet the demands of PvE players.
The second delay can be seen as a reaction to this criticism: Alpha testers apparently missed game content in the middle and endgame. There were also big question marks surrounding these areas in public discussion.
Recently, MeinMMO released an exclusive insight into the world of New World.
Preview event provided insight into the MMO
As a consolation for the postponed release, Amazon offered a short preview event that took place from August 25 to September 5. Another event is to follow in November, but that will be a closed alpha with NDA.
Interest in New World has grown significantly since the shift to a PvE focus. Here at MeinMMO, it is regarded as the most popular new online RPG that is set to release soon:
The Vigilante in GTA Online is what many call the Batmobile. Equipped with a powerful rocket boost and weapons, it blows away everything in its way. Well, almost everything. Helicopters are included.
What is it about? A user shared a clip of the Batmobile in GTA Online on PC on reddit. He titled the video “I love the Vigilante.” Although the sequence ends after 7 seconds, that’s enough to excite thousands of other players.
The post is successful on reddit, garnering over 16,700 upvotes and more than 370 comments. Viewers apparently share the love for the Batmobile. We embed the clip from user tea-vs-coffee here in the article:
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This is what the video shows: In the clip, the player uses their rocket boost to race over the crest of a mountain. Due to the high speed, the Batmobile flies into the air and collides with a helicopter that happens to be passing by. Not built for this encounter, the heli explodes mid-air while the car continues flying and remains intact.
No wonder the player loves such a cool stunt vehicle. But the Vigilante has even more to offer.
Why is the Vigilante also good?
If you don’t own the Vigilante yet, we’ll show you some features and details of the car that you may not know. Keep in mind that the car costs a whopping 3,750,000 GTA dollars and is among the more expensive vehicles in the game. If you follow our tips, you’ll earn the necessary money quite quickly. 12 ways to earn a lot of money quickly in GTA Online in 2020.
Weapons on board: The front of the car is equipped with machine guns. If desired, you can also retrofit rockets that can be fired either homing or straight ahead.
Speed: With its rocket boost, the Vigilante has excellent acceleration and reaches its top speed in just a few moments. With its top speed, the Batmobile leads the list of the fastest cars in GTA Online. Since the boost recharges quickly, you are always fast on the road and can accelerate out of tight corners quickly.
Disadvantages: The vehicle has a rather unstable driving behavior. It tends to slide easily in corners. Accelerating out of corners using rocket boost requires a lot of practice. Additionally, the Vigilante rides fairly low to the ground. Even the smallest bumps or stones in the way can hinder your driving.
In Fortnite Season 4, the loot pool has been shuffled again. A strong submachine gun is now back, but it’s not easy to find. We show you where to get it.
What kind of weapon is it? This “secret weapon” is the light machine gun that has been taken out of the Fortnite vault and is now available again in Season 4.
The comparison makes sense because the light machine gun fires 208 shots per second and has a magazine size of 100. It behaves similarly to the powerful mini-gun from Fortnite.
The machine gun causes 26 damage per hit. Combined with its speed and magazine size, it is quite powerful, but it is not for everyone. The downside is the bloom, which is quite imprecise and causes some shots to go astray. If you can’t handle the recoil, you should probably not rely on this weapon.
This is what the LMG looks like in Fortnite
It is clear that the LMG is a strong weapon in terms of DPS. With its stats, it can compete with the best weapons by DPS.
Where can you find the LMG in Season 4?
Perhaps you’ve already noticed that the light machine gun is not very common in Fortnite. This is because you can only find it at the location “Dooms Domain”.
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The Fortnite YouTuber SypherPK explains all the information about the light machine gun in his video and shows exactly where it is located
There, you must go to the loot vault located under the open soccer field. To get the LMG, you simply have to eliminate one of the henchmen that patrol there. They will drop the “hidden” weapon.
But visiting Dooms Domain is worthwhile not only because of the machine gun. You will also encounter one of the mini-bosses from Season 4. If you defeat Doctor Doom there, you will receive his special superhero abilities that you can use in the game. So you will certainly move on with good loot once you survive the fight.
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Update, September 7, 2020: We have supplemented the article with more information about the FIFA 21 career mode.
Innovations in the career mode trailer: Anyone who wants to get a glimpse of the innovations in the career mode should watch the career trailer of FIFA 21.
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We summarize the most exciting innovations here again.
1. FIFA 21 career gets new match simulation
This is what makes the simulation different: So far, in match simulations, you could only hope for a good outcome. In the new career, there is an “Interactive Match Simulation”. This allows you to enter and exit games.
So if you notice that the opposing team is bringing your team to the brink of defeat, you can intervene. You can also quickly and easily take over executing set pieces, such as free kicks and penalties.
This is what the simulation looks like in career mode (via EA Sports)
The simulation looks similar to the game radar. It also provides insight into values like performance and stamina, based on which you can make changes. You will have more control over simulated matches than before.
2. New positional changes in talent development
This is changing with the positions: Among the innovations in career mode is an overhauled development system. It will be possible to train players even more precisely: for example, you can transform “right full-backs into right wingers” and defensive midfielders into center-backs.
It seems that one can shape talents even more precisely into the players that are needed for their team. At the same time, there should be a new “active training system” where you can group your players and further develop them. There you can specifically develop the attributes of your players that you need.
Can we soon completely repurpose players like Mbappé?
3. More realism in the career
The FIFA 21 career mode is supposed to become more realistic: To make the career mode feel more realistic, an optimized opponent AI is supposed to ensure more sensible decisions on the field. This affects man marking, tackles, and dribbling. The results of the other teams in the career are also supposed to be closer to reality than before.
Lead your team to the world top in career mode
These new transfer options are available: The realism of transfers is also supposed to be improved. More realistic deals could emerge. So don’t expect to sign cover star Mbappé when dealing with FC Augsburg.
Additionally, there is now also the possibility to arrange loan deals with purchase options and optional or binding transfer sums. Thus, the career mode is also getting closer to real football.
4. A revamped career calendar
This is new about the calendar: Planning your career will take a larger part than before. You should be able to plan your team’s training and recovery days precisely.
Especially with regard to the fixture list, this will be important: Before crucial matches against big teams, you shouldn’t let your own team get completely worn out in training.
Everything we know so far about the game has been summarized for you in the overview of FIFA 21.
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On the homepage “PawnTakesPawn.com”, the developers of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War hid the first trailer of their game. But there is even more to find here. Currently, you can grab a “secret” truck skin for Warzone. MeinMMO shows you how.
Call of Duty: Cold War is about the events of the Cold War, focusing on covert operations (Black Ops). And not just in the game, but also in the real world.
Since the creators of CoD 2020 sent a few mysterious wooden boxes in early August, some players have been puzzling over the crazy Easter eggs hidden by developer Treyarch. Now, players have cracked another riddle and unlocked a reward for all of us: a cool truck skin in Soviet style.
Cold War rewards “Easter Egg” collectors, and you can rejoice
How do I get the skin? For this, you need accounts on two sites:
On the CoD site, you will then need to link your respective accounts, such as your PlayStation or Xbox Live account. After that, you must complete the following steps:
Enter the following codes in the fields: Top Left: FUGAZIFILE Middle Left: BURNBAG Bottom Left: INTELFIRE Top Right: INFOHAX Middle Right: SHREDITALL Bottom Right: GRIDSQUARE
Confirm the codes, and you will receive a key
Copy the key, click the link below it, and you will go to the CoD website
Here you can enter the key, confirm it, and you will get the truck skin
Why is Cold War giving away the paint job? This is still part of the grand reveal of the new Call of Duty. On the PawnTakesPawn site, the hunt for the first trailer started a few weeks ago, and since then, the site updates from time to time, offering attentive observers new secrets.
With the paint job, Call of Duty rewards the community because players managed to solve a tricky riddle. They had to play through a game over 40 years old to have strange postcards sent to their homes. With these cards, they then had a map for the text-based game and part of a QR code. The short version: With the postcards, they deciphered the 6 codes for the truck and found the “invisibletruths” website on PawnTakesPawn.
The long version can be found on the English YouTube channel of “Geeky Pastimes” – they cracked the riddle together with their Discord server:
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How long will the skin be available? That’s unclear. The reward may only be for the puzzlers and could go offline in a few hours. Grab the skin as quickly as possible to be sure. However, it may also be that the reward stays online permanently. The article will then be updated accordingly.
What else is there to know about CoD Cold War? So far, only the campaign has been officially announced, and there was only a glimpse of the multiplayer in the first trailer. The reveal of the online modes is scheduled for September 9.
On November 13, it will then be time, and the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be released. So far, there are only a few images, but already a lot of information about this year’s CoD. Here you can find everything you need to know about Cold War.
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