CoD: Black Ops Cold War officially introduced – Everything you need to know

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Now the rumors and speculations come to an end. The new CoD 2020, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, has finally been officially presented. We summarize the most important details known so far about Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies, the editions, pre-orders, release, platforms, and the Open Beta.

Many have been waiting for this: On August 26, it finally happened – the new Call of Duty 2020 with the long name Black Ops Cold War was officially revealed – initially with an in-game event and trailer in Call of Duty: Warzone, followed by announcements on social media and other info channels.

However, there was not only the trailer with a brief look at the storyline and release date, but also a lot of additional details about various aspects of the game. We have summarized the most important information below and will continuously add fresh info until the release.

Everything we know so far about Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

When is the release? The official release date for CoD: Black Ops Cold War is November 13, 2020. The new Call of Duty 2020 will be available on all current platforms. On the next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X, the release will occur as soon as the consoles become available.

On which platforms will CoD Black Ops Cold War be released? PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X. Google Stadia is not currently listed as a platform.

I missed the reveal event in Warzone – What now? If you missed the event, it’s nothing serious. However, there are some cosmetic items, and if you still want to experience it, you are in luck. The special “Know Your History” mode will return to Warzone on the following dates:

  • August 27, from 19:30 to 20:30 German time
  • August 29, from 1:00 to 3:00 German time
  • August 29, from 17:00 to 19:00 German time
  • August 30, from 2:00 to 4:00 German time
Vietnam is also one of the locations of CoD: Black Ops Cold War

Details about the single-player campaign

Contrary to some leaks and rumors, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will not be a reboot of the Black Ops series. The new CoD will directly connect to Black Ops 1 story-wise.

The setting: Black Ops Cold War is set during the Cold War in the early ’80s. In the context of the story campaign, you experience and lead the dirty geopolitical battle almost from the front lines as an elite operator and hunt for the mysterious Soviet spy named Perseus.

Your journey will take you to numerous exciting locations such as East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, or the headquarters of the Soviet secret service KGB. Along the way, you will encounter iconic Black Ops characters like Woods, Mason, or Hudson, as well as new heroes.

A scene from the campaign

A first – character creation: For the first time, it will be possible to create your own character in CoD as part of the campaign. You can determine your gender, name, identity, background, and more – essentially creating a kind of CIA dossier about yourself.

Your choice will not grant any gameplay advantages or bonuses but is purely cosmetic. For example, your gender will affect your voice heard in the game.

Decision-making and alternative endings: Players will have many decision-making opportunities throughout the campaign – from the approach to a mission (stealth or shooting) to individual dialogue choices and voiced responses, to optional side missions unlocked during the storyline.

All these decisions will influence the ending of the game. There will be several alternative endings, increasing replay value.

Watch the reveal trailer for the story of CoD: Black Ops Cold War here:

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What we know about Multiplayer

Separate multiplayer reveal: Very little has been revealed about the multiplayer of Black Ops Cold War during the first official presentation. The reveal trailer only provided a brief glimpse of the multiplayer part:

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Meanwhile, the CoD: Black Ops Cold War multiplayer reveal has taken place and brought many new details. You can find all the important information here: CoD Black Ops Cold War: What the multiplayer offers – All facts after the reveal

What about Warzone? There were also very few concrete details about this until the multiplayer reveal. It is now clear that Warzone will continue with Black Ops Cold War and beyond.

Warzone will also share its content with the new CoD 2020. There will be cross-progression between Black Ops Cold War and Warzone, meaning you will be able to use certain items in both titles. Additionally, Warzone players will still have access to Modern Warfare content they have already earned – such as operators or weapon blueprints. More information can be found in the previously linked article about the multiplayer reveal.

A zombie from Treyarch’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

Here’s the situation with Zombies

What we know so far: Coop enthusiasts can rejoice. As expected from a Treyarch title, the popular Zombies mode will be included in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – that much is certain.

Zombies was officially presented on September 30. Here you will uncover dark Cold War experiments with friends that unleash a new zombie threat. Detailed information can be found here: CoD Black Ops Cold War introduces Zombies – Here’s what’s in the popular co-op mode

Battle Pass and post-launch content

No season pass: Unlike its predecessors, there will be no season pass or loot boxes in CoD: Black Ops Cold War. All relevant post-launch content such as new MP maps, new modes, Zombies experiences, or in-game events will be free for all players.

Battle Pass and seasons: Instead, there will be a Battle Pass and a seasonal content model similar to Modern Warfare.

It can be assumed that the Battle Pass will have a free and a paid premium reward branch, with all gameplay-relevant content such as new weapons being obtainable through the free branch. Additionally, seasons should ensure a steady flow of content.

Woods in Action

Pre-order CoD: Black Ops Cold War – The editions at a glance

Along with the reveal of Black Ops Cold War, digital pre-orders have already gone live. Players can choose between 3 editions.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – Standard Edition:

  • Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War
  • Will run on Xbox Series X and PS5 at launch thanks to backward compatibility
  • Confrontation Weapon Pack

You can pre-order here:

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – Crossgen Bundle:

  • Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War
  • Will run on Xbox Series X and PS5 at launch thanks to backward compatibility
  • Crossgen Bundle (Next-gen upgrade of the standard edition at no additional cost, otherwise €10)
  • Confrontation Weapon Pack

You can pre-order here:

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – Ultimate Edition:

  • Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War
  • Includes the version for PS4/Xbox One and the version for PS5/Xbox Series X at launch
  • Crossgen Bundle
  • “Land, Sea, and Air” Pack
  • 3 Operator Skins
  • 3 Vehicle Skins
  • 3 Weapon Blueprints
  • Battle Pass Bundle (Battle Pass Season 1 + 20 tier skips)
  • Confrontation Weapon Pack

You can pre-order here:

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The next-gen consoles Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5

What is the Next-Gen Bundle for? The game will run on next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X immediately thanks to backward compatibility. However, there will be a proper next-gen version on the new platforms that utilizes the new technical capabilities and features of the new consoles. This upgrade will require additional payment.

By the way, the next-gen version directly for the PS5 and Xbox Series X will be more expensive than for the current consoles. It will cost $69.99. In Germany, this would then be €79.99 if the previous pricing pattern is followed.

What’s included in the “Land, Sea, and Air” Pack: With this pack, you will receive the following 9 items:

  • 3 different operator skins
  • 3 different weapon blueprints
  • 3 different vehicle skins
What the “Land, Sea, and Air” pack offers

Pre-order bonuses: If you pre-order digitally, you will receive

  • Early access to the open beta (first on PS4)
  • Operator Frank Woods and an assault rifle weapon blueprint for immediate use in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD: Warzone
The pre-order bonuses in the overview

Important points about the next-gen upgrade:

  • The physical standard edition of Black Ops Cold on PS4 can be upgraded to the PS5 version for €10
  • The physical standard edition of Black Ops Cold on Xbox One cannot be upgraded to the Xbox Series X version
  • The physical standard edition for PS5 contains only the PS5 version
  • The physical standard edition for Xbox Series X also includes an Xbox One version

If you want to buy a physical disc version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, please note the following:

  • You will receive no bonus content
  • There is no Frank Woods operator bundle (for Warzone and Modern Warfare)
  • There is no early access to the open beta
  • These bonuses apply only to digital versions
Frank Woods as an operator for Warzone and Modern Warfare

Black Ops Cold War Open Beta

What we know about the beta: There will be an open beta test on PS4, Xbox One, and PC before the release of Black Ops Cold War on November 13. There is currently no specific date. However, pre-order customers will receive early access and can start a bit earlier.

Sony players benefit: If you pre-order CoD: Black Ops Cold War for PS4, you will be able to play the beta before any other platforms. Apparently, a partnership has been established with Sony, allowing PS4 players to start the beta at least 5 days earlier.

The fine print explains the early access on PS4

Technical Details

Crossplay and cross-generation play: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will offer crossplay between all platforms – including cross-generation play for Xbox Series X and PS5.

In short: all platforms – PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X – will be able to play together. As with Modern Warfare, progress will be shared across all platforms you are playing on (cross-progression).

Customized engine: With Modern Warfare, the “Call of Duty” series received a new engine for the first time in 14 years. However, Black Ops Cold War does not use this engine completely. Although both games share the same core technologies, the engine running the new CoD 2020 was developed as early as 2015.

By the way, if you missed the event and the trailer or are wondering what other players think: How are CoD Black Ops Cold War and the reveal event being received? Here’s the sentiment.

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Fortnite: Here are the patch notes for Season 4 in English

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale Update 14.00 has been released, which heralds the start of Season 4 Chapter 2. We show you the patch notes. It includes new features, plenty of superhero stuff, and new locations!

What’s new in the 14.00 update: This update initiated the new Season 4 and allowed the worlds of Fortnite and Marvel to collide. As seen in the trailer, characters and superheroes must unite to defeat the villain Galactus.

But what does this mean for gameplay and Fortnite players? We show you what has changed in the game.

Become real superheroes or villains

What’s new now? The new battle pass skins not only look like the superheroes, but they also come with their abilities. You can activate Groot’s “Thorn Shield.” Throughout the season, more abilities will be unlocked. In the battle pass trailer, you could see how the abilities work in the game.

The Marvel superheroes have brought their powers with them

New locations from the Marvel universe

What’s new: When you dive into the Fortnite world now, you will see that it is no longer just Fortnite, but also a mix with the Marvel universe.

Overall, there are 3 new locations. Some of them are on the island, another will serve as the starting island. Here you can see all the map changes at a glance:

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The drones are back!

What’s different now: Those who participated in Season 9 will remember the little drones that could be found at hot spots. They flew through the air, and you could shoot them down to get more loot.

Now in Season 4 – Chapter 2, they are back. But this time they fit the Marvel theme of the season. If you shoot them down from the sky, you will receive powerful weapons and hero abilities. They can be found at the Quinjet landing sites marked on the map.

The new drones bring you cool loot

Bots can now help you

What’s new: The superhero Iron Man aka Tony Stark has brought some bots to the Fortnite world. They attack you, just like the marauders known from Season 3.

But now they have a new feature. If you take them down, you can hack them with the push of a button and turn them to your side. Once they get back up, they will fight for you:

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Season 4 has brought not only map changes and cool features. What would a mix of the Fortnite world and the Marvel universe be without the superheroes and skins? If you want to be suitably dressed, there are many Marvel superheroes in Fortnite style in the Season 4 battle pass that you can unlock if you like.

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With Shadowlands, Sylvanas is finally no longer a “Bitch” in WoW

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Sylvanas was called a “bitch” in World of Warcraft for a long time – at least that’s what several NPCs referred to her as. However, this will soon be removed from the game.

Anyone currently looking at the pre-patch for Shadowlands on the PTR or the beta of the new expansion can experience some changes to old quests. Blizzard has slightly revamped some of the coolest quests from Silverpine Forest. In doing so, a curse word has been removed. Sylvanas will no longer be called a “bitch” in the future.

What is it about? Since the Cataclysm expansion, there has been a fairly long quest line in Silverpine Forest with Sylvanas in an important role. The series begins directly with “The Warchief Approaches” at the Forsaken command post. There, Sylvanas initially discusses with the then Warchief Garrosh about the approach to the humans of Gilneas and how the Forsaken can multiply. Garrosh is not thrilled and insults Sylvanas before his departure in the English client – “bitch”.

This term has been completely removed in two instances with the new expansion Shadowlands. The term is simply omitted. The text has been adjusted, and the corresponding sound file ends a second earlier.

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The word “bitch” is missing after “Watch your clever mouth”.

Why was this changed? There has not been a statement from Blizzard explaining why this term was removed from the game. However, players derive many explanations for why the term was struck from the game.

  • The insult “bitch” is exclusively used in Silverpine Forest and Shadowfang Keep. It doesn’t really fit into World of Warcraft. Here, (almost) always original creations are used as insults, often referring to other creatures of the game world (ogres, gnolls, etc.).
  • “Bitch” allows for many interpretations of meaning. It’s not just “wretched dog” or “whore”, but also the sexually connoted “slut”.
  • Some players suspect that Blizzard is having trouble enforcing chat policies regarding insults when terms like “bitch” appear in the game world.

Whether any of these reasons are actually true is, of course, not entirely clear.

WoW Lordaeron Sylvanas grinning

This is how it was in the German version: In the German client, the insult “bitch” was never used anyway, instead, Sylvanas was referred to here as “Miststück”. This word is not so loaded and does not allow for multiple interpretations, as is the case with “bitch”. However, it is still unclear whether “Miststück” will also be removed from the German client.

“Miststück” is clearer in the German version.

Cortyn says: Honestly, my first reflex reaction was also negative because I really liked the quest lines in Silverpine Forest. I found the insult from Garrosh fitting because he truly despised Sylvanas. However, the more I think about it, the more I agree that the insult doesn’t actually fit into World of Warcraft. WoW has insults in many places, but they usually fit better into the game world, like an “ogre-faced clown” or something similar.

The negative term “bitch”, on the other hand, is quite modern. Furthermore, it was only used in Silverpine Forest and stood out significantly there. I can understand why Blizzard is stepping back from it and adapting it so that it fits with the rest of the game world.

What do you think? A good decision that makes the game world more consistent? Or are there other reasons behind it?

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The gamescom 2020 has started – Here’s what to expect today

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The gamescom 2020 started today, on August 27. A great program awaits you right on the first day, which you should definitely watch in our stream.

When does it start? The countdown for gamescom 2020 began this evening around 7:30 PM. Then the Pre-Show of the Opening Night Live started.

The ONL will be packed with highlights. Although gamescom will take place digitally this year, the first evening promises to be epic.

We will show you here what to expect today and why you should not miss it.

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World Premieres and Exclusive Announcements

When does what start? At 7:00 PM we will open the gamescom Studio and welcome you to this digital event, which will bring a lot of important news in the gaming scene.

At around 7:30 PM, the Pre-Show of the Opening Night Live will start, which will kick off properly at 8:00 PM. For 2 hours, we will fuel you in the stream with updates on games, reveals, and world premieres. Yes, you heard that right. No, you should not miss it!

38 games and 5 world premieres are part of the Opening Night Live.

There is something for fans of various genres. Blizzard will present something on the new WoW expansion “Shadowlands”, Call of Duty will have a world premiere for Cold War, and titles like Destiny 2 or Star Wars Squadrons will also play a major role in the show.

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What’s next? After the packed program of the Opening Night Live, your Thursday night will continue fantastically. Because in our stream, a analysis of the shown content will immediately follow with our friendly gaming experts. And you can actively chat with us and discuss what just happened in the stream.

Webedia Gaming produces the official digital gamescom 2020. MeinMMO, GamePro, and GameStar are part of Webedia Gaming. We will keep you updated throughout the gamescom with news and announcements. You will also be able to watch the official gamescom livestream with us.
Tune in here to watch:
– Twitch – Monsters and Explosions
– YouTube – on the GameStar channel

Additionally, we will provide you here on MeinMMO this evening with the most important news about the contents of the Opening Night Live. So make sure to check out the stream and our website so you don’t miss any highlights from the first day of gamescom 2020.

And it gets even better: Today is just day 1 of gamescom 2020. Epic content awaits you over the entire weekend. As a jury, you can determine which games deserve an award.

Additionally, we have our Daily Show, which picks up the highlights of the day and serves you fresh along with analyses. You can look forward to exciting talks, such as on the topic of “Toxic Gaming” and analyses about the next gen with PS5 and Xbox Series X. You’ll see that gaming fans will get their money’s worth in our stream over the next few days.

Make sure to remember these dates for gamescom 2020 and ensure you are part of your favorite topics.

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Fortnite: All new skins from Season 4 and leaks

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, Chapter 2 Season 4 is now active. Here on MeinMMO, we show you all the new skins from Update 14.00 and other leaks for upcoming outfits.

What skins are there in Season 4? With the new Update 14.00 in Fortnite, Chapter 2 Season 4 started. Most Battle Pass skins could already be admired in the trailer for the new season. Additionally, the usual efforts of diligent data miners who have discovered further hints of skins in the depths of the code that will likely appear in the shop or at events soon.

Therefore, we present an overview of the already introduced outfits here. Additionally, there will be an overview of the leaked skins and cosmetics. Of course, back blings and gliders must not be missing.

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Could it be that Marvel heroes are the topic right now?

All Skins from Chapter 2 Season 4

These are the skins: The data miner Lucas7yoshi introduced the leaked skins via Twitter that he found in the code ahead of time.

As is now known from the trailer for Season 4, the focus this time is on the Marvel heroes.

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There were also leaks of darker versions of already known skins. In addition, some of the leaks are only known by name. We have listed all skins for you.

The names of the Battle Pass skins

  • Storm
  • Groot
  • Wolverine
  • Jennifer Walters (She Hulk)
  • Tony Stark (Iron Man)
  • Thor
  • Doctor Doom
  • Mystique Fade

The names of the additional skins

  • Dark Skully
  • Dread Fate
  • Dread Omen
  • Stark Auto-Defense Unit
  • Doombot Agent
  • Tart Tycoon

Skin Leaks from Season 3 – Back Bling, Emotes, and Gliders

What else was found? In addition to the new skins, there is much more visual fluff. This includes gliders, emotes, harvesting tools, and Rocket Raccoon as a pet! Additionally, there seems to be unique awakening emotes for each hero, allowing them to unleash their true powers.

These are the Back Blings: The developers have some cool items ready with the back blings. Each of the Marvel heroes gets their own piece. Storm gets her cape, She Hulk gets a scale, and Iron Man gets a tech item.

Curiously, Groot is carrying himself as a baby, and the long-known skin Flytrap finally gets his own back bling.

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The highlight here is clearly the new “pet”. It represents the legendary psycho raccoon Rocket, whom one should never refer to as a raccoon. So, anyone who has always wanted to have an angry, weapon-carrying not-raccoon on their back can now do so.

Is there anything among the new skins and items that you particularly like? Then let us know in the comments below this article! You can tell everyone what outfits you want to use to explore the newly designed map in Chapter 2 Season 4 of Fortnite.

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WoW Classic is celebrating its anniversary – But are you still playing?

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World of Warcraft Classic has now existed for over a year. We look back and ask you: Are you still in?

It has been nearly a year since World of Warcraft Classic fulfilled a long-held wish for Blizzard fans. Since August 26, 2019, players could finally experience classic Azeroth not only on dubious pirate servers but also legally under Blizzard’s flag. So it is time to take a brief look back at the past year and then pose the question: Are you still active in WoW Classic? Or has the frenzy of nostalgia long since faded?

The Good Sides: Nostalgia and Community

For many players, the first whiff of nostalgia blew in with the launch of the game. Thousands of characters swarmed the starting areas, desperately trying to complete their first quests and cope with the massive lag. Groups quickly formed, and before the most important bosses of a quest, queues often formed on many servers. Everyone took their turn, and those who strayed from the line were banished. The solidarity sometimes extended to almost all players on a server.

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Queueing bravely for the quest mob – that was part of Classic.

Overall, the mood at launch was extremely positive. Many guilds were founded, players sought groups and always found them. In the chat channels, the atmosphere was merry, and everything seemed like a while to be the land of milk and honey for WoW fans.

Many players found what they had missed in “Retail-WoW”. A deceleration, social interactions, and simply the classic gaming feeling of the original World of Warcraft. Even when new challenges today are completed much faster than they were back then.

The Bad Sides: Bots and Performance Pressure

But not everything in Classic went exactly as players had wished. Initially overcrowded realms were something everyone could cope with, and the layering that lasted longer than planned was also acceptable. However, the large number of bots that gradually took over all realms was less bearable. Especially in dungeons like Blackrock Depths or Stratholme, there were often dozens of automated farming groups flooding the server with essential materials. This ruined the economy of some realms. At the same time, players had the feeling for months that Blizzard was doing nothing about it.

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Blizzard tried to ban the bots – but they didn’t always succeed.

Another issue was the drive for performance optimization that crept in at many places. Many associated something carefree, freedom, and more social interaction with the vanilla experience. However, in many cases, this was destroyed by the urge to cover everything with “Best in Slot” items, to have all major World Buffs permanently, and to be generally tuned for maximum efficiency. Those who did not meet the demands were kicked out of many groups.

WoW Classic – Are you still with us?

But now let’s come to you! With more than a year under its belt, it’s time to ask whether Blizzard’s plan for a long-term WoW Classic has at least been successful among our readership. Therefore, we have a survey here to find out how your current interest in Blizzard’s MMO stands.

If you want to elaborate on your answer, feel free to leave a comment and discuss actively.

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The players’ favorite type of weapon is doing worse in Destiny 2 than ever before

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In Destiny 2, players love to roam as space cowboys with hefty revolvers. However, the most traditional ones are useless. We take a look at the shine that the 140s used to emit and why that is a thing of the past – but at the end, there’s also a glimmer of hope.

Why do guardians love hand cannons so much? At first glance, the old-fashioned firearms hardly seem to fit into the MMO shooter. However, during their adventures in the world of Destiny, many guardians have developed a deep bond with hand cannons and carry them proudly in their inventory.

The hefty revolvers are archaic weapons that one would expect in the hands of Clint Eastwood but not in the hands of a sorcerer slaying aliens in a distant future. Yet, it is precisely the models that are as old-fashioned or quirky as possible that have shot their way into the hearts of players; laser blasters like those from a generic sci-fi film do not fare well in Destiny at all.

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The classic 3 Exotic revolvers: Thorn, Hawkmoon, and Last Word make up the triumvirate

The Destiny story is therefore also the story of special hand cannons:

  • The first PvP year of Destiny 1 was dominated by the triumvirate of exotic hand cannons
  • The legendary Fatebringer lured guardians week after week to raid in the Vault of Glass
  • In year 2, the Imago Loop was up as the weekly strike drop, and it was clear what was being farmed
  • A hand cannon duel sparked heated discussions in year 3: Eyas Luna or Palindrome?
  • In the beta of Destiny 2, everyone wanted to try out the Exotic Sunshot for themselves
  • In the Leviathan raid, the Midnight Coup was considered the highlight
  • In memory of Cayde, Bungie brought back the Exotic Pinace to Destiny 2, which has more perks and abilities than a Swiss Army knife
  • With Forsaken, every guardian celebrated or cursed Luna’s Howl and Not Forgotten – it all depended on which side of the race you stood on

It is noticeable that an above-average number of revolvers belong to the 140 family. In Destiny, weapons are usually classified according to their rate of fire.

Even MyMMO colleague Tom Rothstein has sung a love song to the revolvers:

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Space cowboys and their revolvers have a tough time in Destiny 2

This is how things stand for hand cannons in PvE: The playstyle differs significantly from many other weapons: A rather leisurely rate of fire makes every bullet count, and the high damage rewards precision, creating a real power fantasy when pulling the trigger – or at least it should.

Especially the traditional 140s, with which the guardians “grew up”, are now just a shadow of their former selves.

In PvE, one bullet is often not even enough to take down a trash mob. Yes, even with a critical hit, the red bars continue to laugh. A corresponding reddit post has received over 6,400 upvotes in a single day, and nearly 500 comments lament the once flagship weapons.

What are red, orange, and yellow bars?? In Destiny, enemies are divided into three categories, corresponding to the color of their health bar. Red is found among the weakest enemies, orange among stronger foes and weak mini-bosses. Yellow is the health bars of the bosses.

This is the situation in PvP: In PvP, the 140s don’t fare any better. While the flow of taking cover, firing a powerful shot, and hiding again is still a popular tactic — unfortunately not with 140 hand cannons.

This also reflects in the usage rate in the Crucible (via Destinytracker). Looking at the most used weapons, you have to scroll far down in both Quickplay and Comp to find a legendary hand cannon of the 140s.

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The Night Watcher is one of the few usable legendary hand cannons currently

Out of all 4 types of hand cannons, only one is currently useful

In principle, the entire weapon archetype is useless. The 150 cousins like the Night Watcher simply do everything better: they shoot faster without dealing significantly less damage and grant intrinsic bonuses to movement speed.

In February 2020, we broke down on MyMMO that only the 150 revolvers actually have a real benefit. The 180s and 110s also need attention from Bungie.

However, against the currently fully automatic guns, no revolver stands a chance. The entire category does not fare as well as the players would like.

That’s why there’s reason to hope: Bungie officially announced that one of the most iconic 140 Exotic hand cannons is making its return in the fall. We expect that the long-neglected revolvers will finally get polished: Destiny 2: Why the return of Hawkmoon is hopeful for an entire weapon category

What do you think, will the space cowboys rejoice in Beyond Light over improved hand cannons? Why do the hefty revolvers hold such a special place in your heart? Some players even say that we should part ways with nostalgic memories and completely remove the 140s in Destiny 2.

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Pokémon GO in September with Victini, new breakthroughs & spotlight hours

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 4 minutes

Pokémon GO shows its events for the month of September. There are new Spotlight Hours, a research breakthrough, and information about the mysterious Pokémon Victini.

What is new? Numerous events for September are known! This gives you a rough overview of which events are coming up next month.

Research Breakthrough in September

What is available? The research breakthrough in September revolves around Alolan Raichu. You will receive it if you complete field research on 7 days.

In addition to Alolan Raichu, there are also other items, such as Stardust, as rewards.

Alolan Raichu is particularly interesting for PvP fans. It is among the best Pokémon in the Great League and benefits from its different moves.

Alolan Raichu
You can already catch Alolan Raichu as Shiny.

Here are the times: Alolan Raichu will appear starting September 1 at 10 PM in the breakthrough. It will remain for exactly one month and will disappear on October 1 at 10 PM CEST.

All Spotlight Hours in September

What is it? During the Spotlight Hour, a special Pokémon is always highlighted. It will appear for an hour everywhere, and you can benefit from a small bonus.

In September, there are a total of 5 Spotlight Hours. An event takes place every Tuesday at 6 PM local time.

Tuesday, September 1

What bonuses are there? This one is all about the Normal-type Pokémon Eevee. In addition, you will receive double XP for catching Pokémon.

Shiny Eevee has been available since the Community Day in August 2018. So you can actively hunt for Shiny ones.

Pokémon GO Shiny Eevee Family
So many Eevees.

Tuesday, September 8

What bonuses are there? On this day, Houndour is in the spotlight. Additionally, there are double candies for catching Pokémon.

Houndour is already available as Shiny in the game. Outside of events, it can be quite rare, so some may still need a Shiny.

Pokémon GO Shiny Houndour

Tuesday, September 15

What bonuses are there? This hour is all about Tentacool. You will receive double candies for sending Pokémon.

Tentacool has also been available as Shiny for some time. If you didn’t play at the GO Fest where Tentacool was quite common, you can go Shiny hunting here.

Shiny Tentacool

Tuesday, September 22

What bonuses are there? In the penultimate Spotlight Hour, you will find Pidgey everywhere. In addition, there is double XP when evolving Pokémon.

Pidgey is not yet available as Shiny. It remains to be seen whether the Pokémon will be introduced as Shiny by then.

Tuesday, September 29

What bonuses are there? On this day, Electrike shines in the spotlight. Accordingly, there are double Stardust when catching Pokémon.

Electrike can also be caught as Shiny. If you don’t have the Shiny yet, you shouldn’t miss this hour.

Pokémon GO Shiny Electrike

New Special Research with Victini

What is known: At the end of September, there will also be a new special research. It revolves around the mysterious Pokémon Victini.

You can only catch the Pokémon through this research if you haven’t already caught it at the GO Fest 2020. If you already have Victini, you will receive some Victini candies through the research.

There is no further information about the research yet. We will have to wait a few more days until we know the exact start date of the research.

Jessie and James Disappear & GO Battle Night

What has been said about Jessie & James? The two cult villains have currently been in the game for several weeks and you can challenge them via Rocket Balloon.

However, the two ruffians will not appear in Pokémon GO starting September 30. If you want to defeat them, you should take advantage of this month.

Jessie James

This is the GO Battle Night: On September 24 from 6 PM to midnight, the GO Battle Night will be held for the first time. During this time, there will be double Stardust if you win battles, complete battle sets, and rank up in the GO Battle League.

You will be able to participate in up to 20 battle sets that evening. That is a total of up to 100 battles that you can perform for free.

There is a lot going on in September. Specific events have not yet been announced. They could revolve around the Mega Evolutions that we will soon see in Pokémon GO.

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Valorant: Sneaky liar tricks enemy team so cleverly that they voluntarily give up

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In Valorant, a player from a clearly inferior team tried a desperate trick. By faking a message from the developers, he made his naive opponents surrender voluntarily in a ranked game.

What happened? On reddit, a noticeably angry player posted about how he was tricked and lost what seemed to be a guaranteed round. They were leading 7:5 and were generally better than the opposing team.

This was especially significant as it was a match in ranked mode. Every win counts, and losing can mean dropping in rank, forcing players to fight their way back up. Therefore, the competition for victory is particularly fierce.

But suddenly, in the middle of the game, an alleged message from the developers appeared:

Due to recent reports, Riot has now taken action against one of your teammates in your current game. According to the Vanguard policies, this match will not affect your current rank, and if you surrender, it will not impact your matchmaking. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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This is what the message looked like in the game.

Players surrender dutifully and are very upset

Here’s how it went on: In fact, the players from the leading team believed this message and surrendered. Later it turned out: It was all fake. The player from the opposing team, who also had the least kills, had posted the message in the chat and hoped the opponent would fall for it.

Since they did, they lost the game, and the trickster’s team was spared a possible defeat and loss of rank points. Coincidentally, the player who sent the message was also playing as Cypher, a character known for tricks and confusion.

Here’s how the victims reacted: The mood among the deceived players was understandably bad. The secure game was gone, and there were indeed losses in ranking. In a reddit post, one of the affected players lamented loudly:

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined. We were in a hard-fought game and were winning 7:5. Your bottom-fragger (Cypher) faked a message in all chats saying: “Due to recent reports, this match will not be counted towards your MMR and a surrender will have no impact.” All I can say is that I hate life.

On reddit, the player received further ridicule: “It’s like seeing a button on the internet that says, ‘You have a virus, click here to get rid of it.'” Another reader remarked, “How is it possible that all five of you fell for it?”

Others sympathized with the victim and showed solidarity. Such tricks seem to be quite popular, and many players have fallen for similar actions. However, should a cheater actually be present in a team and become noticeable, some players have a similar attitude. Once, there was a situation where the team banded together to troll the cheater until they all lost.

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Fortnite: “Battle Pass” trailer for Season 4 brings you Iron Man and Groot

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The trailer for the Battle Pass from Season 4 in Chapter 2 of Fortnite: Battle Royale is here. In it, you see familiar heroes like Iron Man, Wolverine, and even Rocket Raccoon.

What does Season 4 bring? Today, on August 27, 2020, the fourth season of Chapter 2 has started in Fortnite: Battle Royale. You can now expect many new skins and accessories as well as further visual changes.

As always, at the start of a new season, Epic Games releases a trailer introducing the Battle Pass. There is also a new trailer for Season 4 – Nexus War.

The Season 4 trailer is packed with action and familiar superhero faces. This gives you a first impression of what you can earn in the coming weeks in Fortnite: Battle Royale as you level up your Battle Pass.

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The trailer starts with a view of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier and then shows gameplay with a lot of action in Fortnite.

These are the highlights: Clearly, the new Battle Pass targets players who feel comfortable in the Marvel universe and celebrate heroes like Iron Man or Wolverine.

In the trailer, many of the heroes can be seen using special abilities. Wolverine attacks in close combat with his claws, She-Hulk jumps powerfully from one building to another, causing significant area damage upon impact.

The trailer features the following heroes:

  • Thor
  • Wolverine
  • Iron Man
  • She-Hulk
  • Doctor Doom
  • Storm
  • Mystique
  • Groot
  • and Rocket Raccoon makes a brief appearance

As the description of the YouTube trailer suggests, you will probably unlock Wolverine later in Season 4. We have compiled an overview of all skins from the Battle Pass of Season 4 and other outfits that will be released soon.

The story told during the trailer revolves around Galactus the World Devourer. Together with the new superheroes in Fortnite, you are to defeat Galactus and thereby save “the reality.”

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Fortnite Season 4: Trailer shows Marvel superheroes, chaos and evil villains

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The new trailer for Season 4 of Fortnite is online and gives you a first look at the events of the new Season 4 in Chapter 2! Join the Nexus war on the Fortnite map.

What is happening in Fortnite right now? Today, on August 27, the Fortnite update 14.00 is being rolled out and the new Season 4 – Chapter 2 is starting. The Fortnite servers are currently down for this. However, the official trailer is already available.

What does the trailer show? A countdown was displayed on Fortnite’s YouTube channel. After that, a cinematic started, showing various Marvel superheroes. They were suddenly teleported away.

This was caused because Thor, the god of thunder, had summoned them to the Fortnite world. As seen in the comics, Thor seemed to have a plan.

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However, his helpers know nothing of this and want to fight the characters of the Fortnite world first. You can even see Shali showing Wolverine his “banana claws”.

But Thor can still intervene before a battle breaks out between the teams. The real enemy is actually someone else, namely Galactus, the devourer of worlds, who is on his way to unleash chaos on the Fortnite map.

Players are now supposed to join the Nexus war. Together with the new superheroes in Fortnite, you should defeat Galactus and thus “save reality”.

Galactus is on his way to the Fortnite world to unleash chaos

A whole Battle Pass with Marvel skins?

The entire trailer actually consists only of Marvel superheroes, villains, and known Fortnite skins that are already in the game. So it seems clear that the Battle Pass will consist of Marvel characters.

It is still unclear who the secret skin of the season will be. Perhaps it will be Galactus himself, who can be unlocked throughout the season.

Anyone who wants to take a closer look at the skins from the Battle Pass can see them in the “Battle Pass” trailer for Season 4 in Fortnite, where the individual superheroes and villains are presented in detail.

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CoD Warzone: Assault Rifle RAM-7 causes brutal damage – Pro shows setup

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The RAM-7 is one of the hits in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, but usually stays sulking in the closet in Warzone. MeinMMO shows you why this assault rifle is definitely worth it in Battle Royale and provides a tested setup from a pro Warzone player.

What kind of weapon do we have here? The RAM-7 is based on the Israeli rifle TAR-21 and comes with the smaller assault rifle caliber 5.56 in Modern Warfare. It shares its damage profile with several weapons:

Weapons with “28 / 23 / 18” damage profile

  • Kilo 141
  • Grau 5.56
  • M4A1
  • RAM-7

However, it offers the highest fire rate on the list and accordingly the greatest damage potential – but its stability suffers for it. In Call of Duty: Warzone, the rifle has been rather less popular due to its particular recoil, as all-round rifles should deliver precise hits up to 100 meters.

But the recent nerfs of the stable overpowered weapons brought back guns that haven’t been on the radar for a long time. The RAM-7 is definitely one of those. You can find more details about the assault rifle in our weapon guide for the RAM-7.

Light Assault Rifle Leaves a Strong Impression

What strengths does the RAM-7 have? The assault rifle stands out the most with its high damage combined with the short aiming time. Despite its unusual kick to the left when firing, the RAM is quite controllable. If you are currently using the Kilo 141, the RAM-7 might suit you as well: Both assault rifles share their tendency to the left.

In direct comparison with its Warzone competition, it is only outperformed by the CR-56 AMAX. The heavy assault rifle also brings a rather wild character and requires some practice for control. Additionally, it takes about 20% longer to aim than the RAM-7, balancing its chances again. With chest shots, the single-shot weapon FAL can still compete, but is rather rarely used as an all-round weapon for long distances in the loadouts.

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Only the somewhat shaky AMAX is stronger in damage. Source: truegamedata.com

The numbers look really exciting when it comes to headshot damage, delivering brutal damage. The competition easily outperforms it at the important distance of 0 to 40 meters. However, against the FAL, there is no match. Headshots with the single-shot weapon take your enemies down in an unreachable time.

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In terms of headshot damage, the RAM-7 plays all its trump cards. However, against the FAL, it has no chance. Source: truegamedata.com

What weaknesses does the RAM-7 have? The assault rifle deals a lot of damage if you are good shots. Your advantage against the AMAX is your mobility, but if you shoot at the same time, you must land headshots or take cover to have a chance.

And here the RAM-7 doesn’t make it easy for you. With attachments for better aiming, the weapon becomes quite stable, but is no comparison with the M13, which you hardly need to readjust. You aim super quickly, but then you also have to get the bullets on the enemy. Additionally, there is only space for a maximum of 50 shots in the magazine, while the colleagues M4A1, M13, and Kilo 141 allow 60 shots.

For F2P Warzone players, this isn’t so cool either: The weapon required a challenge from you. It came to the game back then with the Battle Pass of Season 1 and is not one of the standard weapons.

Pro
  • Highest damage of light assault rifles
  • Outperforms all automatic assault rifles in headshot damage
Contra
  • Wilful recoil
  • Only a maximum 50-shot magazine
  • Must be unlocked via challenge

Warzone RAM-7 Setup by Pro

What setup should I try? Warzone pro Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff shows in one of his English YouTube videos how he wins a RAM-7 round easily with his team. With the MP5 as a secondary weapon, they shoot their way through Verdansk, earning a well-deserved victory with more than 60 team kills:

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Nickmercs RAM-7 Setup

  • Muzzle: Silencer (Monolith)
  • Barrel: FSS Ranger
  • Optic: Holo Sight (Corps Combat)
  • Underbarrel: Command Grip
  • Ammunition: 50-shot magazine

With the silencer, he conceals his position when shooting and increases his range. The Monolith suppressor is one of the strongest attachments in the game and is standard on many Warzone weapons. Together with the “FSS Ranger” barrel, it increases his range for the 28-damage hits to over 40 meters.

The barrel gives you some vertical recoil control, and the Command Grip helps with horizontal recoil. If you can handle the round “Iron Sight” (rear & front), you can switch to the “Rubberized Grip Tape” to further reduce your vertical recoil.

cod warzone weapon ram-7 setup

After every nerf of a top weapon, there is a phase of finding the next weapon that is a little ahead of the others. Sometimes the new guns that come into play rock too. They might soon be in high demand:

Clearly, a good weapon is important, but the right tactic leads to victory. Missions, power positions, and good knowledge of the city of Verdansk play a big role. Through special codes, you can even enter bunkers where you can find loot in every round. Here are the codes and all bunker locations.

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Fortnite server down – Update 14.00 starts today the Season 4

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Today, on Thursday, August 27, the Fortnite servers will go down across all platforms (PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android). During this time, the new Update 14.00 will be deployed. What’s in the new patch? And when does the new Season 4 come to Fortnite?

Update 3:00 PM: Season 4 is now here and has brought these things:

All other changes and new features for Season 4 can be found in the German patch notes.

Update 9:00 AM: The trailers for Season 4 are now here:

What’s happening today in Fortnite? Update 14.00 will be deployed today across all platforms. “Fortnite Status” announced the update on Twitter. This marks the start of “Season 4”.

When does the new season come to Fortnite? With Update 14.00, Season 4 – Chapter 2 in Fortnite starts today, August 27. So far, the theme of the new season seems to be Marvel and superheroes.

As already seen in the teasers:

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The God of Thunder Thor likely plays an important role in Season 4

Fortnite servers going down – when and for how long?

Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime will begin at 8:00 AM German time. You can log in for the last time at 7:30. After that, the servers will go down, and Fortnite will be unavailable.

How long will the maintenance take? Since Update 14.00 initiates a new season, the maintenance may take longer than usual.

Technical issues or other delays may extend the maintenance further. If that happens, you can find out here on MeinMMO.

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Before players can explore the new season, the Fortnite servers will be shut down

What new content does Update 14.00 bring for the start of Season 4?

What new things will there be in battle royale mode? The start of Season 4 may bring some changes. While we didn’t get a live event at the end of Season 3, the comics in the game tease a story that could cause quite a stir in the game.

Something that will surely come with the start of Season 4 is a new Battle Pass. It remains to be seen if the pass will be completely filled with Marvel superheroes.

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What will the new Battle Pass look like with the Marvel collaboration?

What does the update bring for the “Save the World” mode? After the PvE mode of Fortnite came out of early access, it no longer follows the same procedure as the battle royale mode.

Since there are now separate seasons, it is unclear whether Update 14.00 will also bring some new features for Save the World.

Players only have to wait a few more hours before it finally begins with the new Season 4. But not for everyone, as Fortnite remains blocked on iOS devices, and players there will not be able to switch to the new update. As Epic also states: These players will unfortunately be left behind in Season 3.

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The NDA has dropped: What people really think about New World

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The MMO New World started its preview event yesterday, which players can speak freely about. We have captured the first opinions that the community has about New World.

That’s why players were not allowed to say anything: The Amazon MMO New World can currently be tested by many pre-order customers and players who registered for the beta. However, this is not the first time.

There have been several alpha tests that were under strict NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) and about which players were not allowed to talk.

But that is now over for the time being. The preview event, which lasts until September 5, can be played and discussed in detail. And that’s exactly what the players are doing. Here is what they have to say.

Note: The preview event has only been running since August 25. Most impressions relate to a short period of time. We will take another snapshot after the end of the event and see if opinions have changed.
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A criticism from alleged alpha testers was the combat system. But is that really the case?

Have the alpha rumors been confirmed?

This is what the players say: Despite the NDA, there have been occasional statements from players who allegedly tested New World in the alpha. These voices claimed that the MMORPG suffers from several problems. The testers of the preview version now seem to confirm this.

In the New World subreddit, a player published a list of aspects of the game that he believes are negative. The thread has received 217 upvotes, which may sound low, but is one of the highest upvote counts in the subreddit. And it is receiving a lot of support.

Above all, the quest system worries players. It consists only of “Kill” and “Collect” quests that offer no variety and where you always fight the same enemies:

  • The user Lpunit writes: “[Quests] are a big issue for me. I was bored within 2 hours. It feels like there is nothing to discover, just going from A to B and back to A. Fighting a few zombies in between…”
  • The user Schreckens wishes the quests had a story and therefore a purpose: “It feels like the quests “kill X, loot X boxes” are just fillers. I hope they don’t stay that way by the release. But I agree that quests need a deeper story or at least a bit of variation.”
  • On Steam, the user MONZUN wrote about quests: “[…] The game has potential and could become a very high-quality game, but to achieve that, they need to change almost everything in it. […] It has the worst quests because they are ONLY Fetch and Kill quests. Nothing else. If I had the fetch and kill quests alongside story quests and other things, then it would be great.”
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The town projects include tasks like killing wolves or gathering materials. That doesn’t sound very varied.

The thread also lists several more issues:

  • Character animations don’t look good.
  • Player hitboxes: You cannot jump over small objects like tables or chairs. However, you can trap other players in houses by standing in front of the door.
  • Lack of variety among enemies: You fight the same enemies repeatedly.
  • PvP system: There is no reason to do PvP, the rewards are too low. Players can also resurrect their opponents from other factions and immediately kill them again.
  • There is no jumping in New World, which is a no-go for some users.
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Praise for graphics, sound, and special features

Alongside the strong criticism, there are also positive voices about New World. However, these are currently in the minority. The user Barqsie is pleased that New World directly supports ultra-wide in the beta.

The graphics and sound are also often praised. The user -ixi writes:

The mining, the level-ups, the sounds of chopping down trees, pretty much all weapon skills and attacks sound really good, and the explosion effects from some skills give me a real sense of danger and action. I love it!

In general, the gathering and crafting system receives praise. The user DracoRubi writes: “So far, the only things that I really enjoy about the game are the gathering and crafting.”

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The sounds during gathering and fighting excite many players.

On Steam, the user Trashjunkie wonders about the negativity in the comments:

What happened here? The game is great. The world looks incredible and there is a lot to do. I can’t wait to see what the future brings.

In the same thread, the user Soak also draws a comparison to ESO and FFXIV. Both games launched in a poor state and only got better over time, with Final Fantasy improving only after the game had been offline for some time. New World, on the other hand, has not been released yet and is currently only playable in a preview.

Opinions on the combat system are divided

What do users say about the combat system? In terms of the combat system, there are players who criticize it harshly and others who have much praise for New World.

The user Resouledxx has some issues and his list has received many upvotes on Reddit:

  • Every attack and skill locks the character in an animation. This gives the feeling that you have no control over it.
  • The aftercast (the time after the attack but before the next action) is too long for him.
  • The weapon switch feels too slow.
  • The skills are too similar and monotonous. It feels more like being in a combat simulation than in an MMO.
  • He dislikes that the weapons share cooldowns. For example, if you use your “Q” ability with the sword, it is also on cooldown on the new weapon.
In New World, there are no classes. Instead, you level up your weapons and learn new skills through a skill tree.

However, some users oppose him, finding the slow combat system to be good, especially for tactical PvP fights. The user Crankplate responds:

I agree with the aftercast […]. But I disagree with the rest. I like the slow, more strategic combat style of Dark Souls and New World tries to imitate it.

Being stuck in an animation is just like in Dark Souls. Don’t spam, but use your movement wisely […]. The slow weapon switch is fine with me. One shouldn’t pull a gigantic hammer out of a hat and then constantly make huge hits without a visible interruption. That’s what many games do […].

The skills are not monotonous, just not as flashy as in other MMORPGs. And I like the toned-down, long cooldowns on abilities. They are not meant to be spammed but used wisely at the right moment…

What about performance? Opinions are also divided on performance. The user ilikecookieslawl explains that even the well-known streamer shroud had to lower graphic settings with an I9 processor and an RTX 2080 TI to get a good FPS count.

In contrast, there are several statements from players who have no issues in New World. However, I personally experienced slight performance issues while playing and had bigger problems when I tested a battle 50v50 together with the developers.

And how about you? Did you get to test it? What do you think of the preview version of New World? Vote and tell us in the comments!

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CoD: Black Ops Cold War revealed in Warzone with trailer

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On August 26, 2020, the reveal for the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War took place in Warzone. All information about the reveal, as well as the release date, editions, and the trailer can be found here!

What happened here? In Call of Duty: Warzone, the new game Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War was revealed. This happened via an event where the new trailer was also shown.

As a result, more and more information became available. We have gathered them here in the live ticker!

Live ticker for the CoD: Black Ops Cold War reveal – Release date announced

8:48 PM: This is it for today with the live ticker! All this information, as well as many other details, can be found structured and summarized in this special: CoD: Black Ops Cold War officially presented – What we know after the reveal

To conclude, we will embed the new trailer for CoD: Black Ops Cold War here, which is set to release on November 13, 2020:

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8:33 PM: Changes will also occur regarding the engine. While the same basic technology from Modern Warfare is being used, it has been modified to better capture the style of the 80s.

8:20 PM: The trailer suggests an exciting story in the campaign. Alex Mason, Frank Woods, and Jason Hudson are returning. The story will continue the original Black Ops – and is said to offer multiple alternative endings.

Players are expected to have many decision-making options, from how to approach a mission to the individual responses they can choose. There will also be side missions apart from the main story. Whether or not to engage in these will likely influence the ending. In the campaign, players should also be able to create their own character.

8:17 PM: Pre-orders are now possible on PS4 as well. Both versions of Black Ops Cold War are available along with a cross-gen bundle. This offers an upgrade to PS5 for an additional 10 euros. The Ultimate Edition also includes the upgrade.

8:15 PM: There seems to be a partnership with PlayStation. At least the early access to the open beta is advertised with “First on PS4”. The announcement mentions “at least 5 days in advance”. Moreover, only digital pre-orders will grant access to the beta.

8:08 PM: The content earned so far in Warzone should also be transferable to the Cold War seasons of Warzone. This applies to operators and weapon blueprints as well.

8:03 PM: Black Ops Cold War is expected to retain the Battle Pass system that exists in Modern Warfare. It is included directly in the Ultimate Edition, just like the land, water, & air package:

CoD Black Ops Land Wasser Luft

8:00 PM: Further information about the game is now available. The game will offer cross-play and cross-generation play across all platforms – including the next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X. Player progress will also be carried over across all platforms.

There will be no season pass – all multiplayer maps released after launch will be freely available. This is said to apply to zombies as well.

7:56 PM: A short clip for multiplayer has also been included. There will be a complete reveal on September 9 – in just under two weeks. You can see it here on Twitter:

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7:53 PM: Now the new trailer is here! Here we see various combat scenes and cinematics – including former US President Ronald Reagan. You can see the trailer here:

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7:52 PM: The previously known trailer begins to play in the game, and players must run into the stadium of Verdansk. In between, clips of the old trailer keep appearing.

7:51 PM: In the stream, players encountered the iconic character Woods – and the first ones have completed the necessary steps. What happens now?

7:45 PM: The game will be released on November 13, 2020.

7:41 PM: Various versions of Black Ops Cold War are already available for purchase. There is an Ultimate Edition (€89.99) and Standard Edition (€59.99).

Both versions offer early access to the open beta. Additionally, there is:

  • Woods Operator Pack in Modern Warfare and Warzone
  • Confrontation Weapon Pack

Only the Ultimate Edition includes the “Land, Water, and Air Package” and the “Season 1 Battle Pass Bundle.”

7:38 PM: An open beta for CoD: Black Ops Cold War has been announced. For example, in the shop of Battle.net you can pre-order the game.

This is what the announcement looks like at Battle.net

7:35 PM: In the new mode, four “Steps to Freedom” must be completed:

  • Collect the Map Codes
  • Secure the Key
  • Crack the Map Code
  • Wield the Weapon

There will be screen glitches that distort the display.

7:30 PM: A playlist update is available in the game that adds the tab “Know your History”. This probably leads to the event!

7:29 PM: The countdown is on! In exactly one minute, it will begin.

7:00 PM: Make sure you are in Warzone on time! The reveal is set to start at 7:30 PM – whatever form it may take!

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What hints were there for the reveal? That the reveal takes place today at 7:30 PM and is related to Warzone is derived from an official tweet. It explicitly mentions “Verdansk”, the map of Warzone, as well as the date and time:

https://twitter.com/CallofDutyDE/status/1297937428309782530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1297937428309782530%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmein-mmo.de%2Fmorgen-ist-reveal-von-cod-black-ops-cold-war%2F

How can you be part of it? If you want to experience the reveal live, you should be in the game at 7:30 PM. In comparable events, such as those that took place in Fortnite, it has always been worthwhile to be there a little earlier to avoid missing anything due to queues. So be sure to be in Warzone by 7:00 PM at the latest if you want to catch the reveal in the game.

What is already known about CoD 2020?

What we know so far: Apart from the name “CoD: Black Ops Cold War”, not much official information is known yet. The setting places players in the time of the Cold War. A first trailer already showcased this setting – but was later deleted.

What do leaks say? There have already been some leaks, which, however, cannot be considered official. Some hints have appeared regarding the campaign, zombies, and various content related to the setting. To what extent the information will be confirmed, we may find out later today during the reveal. Here is an overview of the latest leak.

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MMORPG Black Desert gets Prestige Edition for PS4 and Xbox One – Here’s what’s included

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In 2019, Black Desert was released for the consoles PS4 and Xbox One. Although the MMORPG has always been Buy2Play, various promotions often made it available for free. This year, however, the game is taking a different route. It will be released in a physical version in stores and even gets a new version.

What kind of version is this? The new Black Desert Prestige Edition costs €34.99 and is set to be released soon. The version includes:

  • The game for the respective platform
  • An exclusive pet
  • 30-day advantage package
  • Enhancement package
  • Advice from Valks (+40)
  • 15x Blessed Scroll (XP boost for 100 minutes each)
  • 2,000 pearls

Compared to the online version that you currently have to buy for PS4 and Xbox One, this is a good deal. There you still pay €29.99, but apart from the advantage package and 1,000 pearls, you receive no bonuses. Moreover, with the new Prestige Edition, you get to hold a CD box in your hands again.

For distribution, the developer Pearl Abyss partnered with the German company Koch Media.

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Black Desert is known for its action-packed battles and the many freedoms the MMORPG offers, whether on PC or console.

Crossplay and many updates to catch up on content

How does Black Desert perform on consoles? Although the MMORPG was released on PS4 and Xbox One several years after the PC version, much of the old content has since been added, leading to regular and significant updates.

While the console versions are still not at the level of the PC, with the new class Hashashin, which releases on September 2 for PC, the consoles even got it first. Today, there was even an update with the new Awakening version. This is an upgrade with an alternative weapon for the class once it reaches level 56 and follows a specific quest line.

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Crossplay between consoles: Another advantage of the versions for PS4 and Xbox One is crossplay. While PC players are out solo, you can hunt together with different consoles. And this is despite several months between the releases on both platforms.

Overall, things are going well for Black Desert. The MMORPG also receives regular updates on PC, got new season servers, and the class Gardia this year. The success is also reflected in the high player numbers that Black Desert can boast.

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MMORPG Bless Unleashed starts beta for PC in September – Here’s how to participate

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The MMORPG Bless Unleashed was released in early 2020 for Xbox One. It was later announced for PS4 and PC. A beta test on Steam will start in September for the latter. We will tell you how to participate.

What kind of beta is this? The first beta test for Bless Unleashed on PC will take place on September 26. It will run on the Steam platform and last for 12 hours. The exact start and end times will be announced on September 21.

How to participate in the test? You can apply for participation in the beta test from August 26 to September 15. Use this Google Form to do so.

You simply need to be over 16 years old and provide an email address. The selected testers will be notified via email and will receive a Steam key there.

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Will progress in the test be retained? There is currently no concrete statement on this, but the progress from the beta tests on Xbox One was not carried over. It is likely that this will also apply to PC.

However, you will receive a special title and guaranteed participation in further tests for free. Additionally, 100 testers will receive a $10 gift card for Steam if they try Bless Unleashed and post a screenshot on Steam. You can find more details on the Steam page for Bless Unleashed.

When will Bless Unleashed be released on PC? No exact release date has been announced yet, but the release is officially planned for early 2021.

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Bless Unleashed seems solid, but not outstanding

Is it worth checking out Bless Unleashed? The new MMORPG from Round 8 Studio is struggling with the baggage of its predecessor Bless Online. The game was released in 2018 and turned into a flop, which was shut down just a year later.

However, Bless Unleashed seems to be doing some things right:

  • There are, at least on Xbox One, no serious technical issues as with Bless Online.
  • The game feels overall more polished than the old PC version.
  • While Bless Online and Unleashed share the same world, the new MMORPG takes place at a different time and thus offers different content.
  • In the world, you will encounter world bosses that still play a role in the endgame.
  • The crafting system remains important throughout the entire game.
  • There are challenging dungeons.

What are the drawbacks? However, there are also some criticisms of the MMORPG. For instance, testers on Xbox One criticized the combat system for being too slow. They do not see it as an action combat as was promised. Additionally, some users find the character models and the world to be somewhat lackluster.

Furthermore, the game has already made negative headlines with a very generous head start for players who spent a lot of money, even though the MMORPG is supposed to be free-to-play.

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Bless Unleashed offers you 5 different classes.

Nevertheless, MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits believes that Bless Unleashed deserves a chance. After all, some of the players’ concerns are based on the fact that Bless Online disappointed many. Whether this MMORPG is truly worthwhile can best be determined by playing it yourself.

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Pokémon GO is completely removing 2 types of raids – Why?

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In Pokémon GO, comprehensive changes are coming to the raids. We have summarized all currently known innovations here.

What are these changes? There is a lot going on in Pokémon GO right now. The Mega Evolutions will be introduced on Thursday, August 27th, in the form of new raids. And that’s not the only change regarding raids.

As the Megas are introduced, the raids of levels 2 and 4 will disappear from the game. In the future, these will be combined with levels 1 and 3.

  • Monsters of level 2 will join level 1
  • Monsters of level 4 will be added to level 3

The rewards are expected to align with the higher level, while the difficulty becomes somewhat easier.

Why are the two levels being removed? Product Manager Matt Slemon explained to Newsweek that many raids currently serve the same niche. Thus, levels 1 and 2 could both be completed by individual players. Level 3 raids were a challenge for experienced solo players, and level 4 sat right in between and dealt with raids featuring legendary monsters like Heatran.

“We wanted to make it easier to find the most desirable raids. Especially for those who do not have raids nearby,” Slemon explains.

Mega Evolutions Pokémon GO
The Mega Raids bring even more changes

Even more changes to raids

What else is changing about the raids? Besides the removal of the two levels, the old team damage bonus will also be removed.

In place of the team bonus, a speed bonus will be implemented. The faster the raid boss is defeated, the better the rewards will be.

“We were not happy with how the team bonus worked,” says Slemon to VG247. Players would divide into smaller groups because of the bonus instead of playing together. Players in the minority would not be rewarded.

However, the bonus for the team holding the gym before the raid remains: “As long as it’s a gym, it’s meant for competition. But as soon as it becomes a Pokémon, it should be cooperative.”

An official announcement of the information through Niantic’s channels is still pending. However, raids are not the only thing that is changing: Pokémon GO has also tweaked the spawns.

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Today, Season 4 starts in Fortnite – Time and content

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The start of Season 4 Chapter 2 in Fortnite is imminent and brings a new theme, a battle pass, and changes. We will show you what we already know about the timing and content of the new update.

Update 3:00 PM: Season 4 is now live and has brought the following:

You can find all further changes and innovations related to Season 4 in the German patch notes.

Update 9:00 AM: The trailers for Season 4 are now here:

Update August 27, 7:30 AM: The servers will be down soon. We have compiled important information for you.

This is currently happening in Fortnite: There are only a few hours left until Thursday, August 27, when the new Season 4 of Chapter 2 will be rolled out. Until then, players have time to fully level their battle pass to level 100.

After that, a new update will be rolled out tomorrow to kick off Season 4. The transition is expected to take place without a live event marking the end of Season 3.

At what time does the season start? It is still unknown when the update will be rolled out precisely. Based on previous updates, it could be between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Actually, the downtime for updates from Season 3 started at 8:00 AM, but in the last patches, the servers were down from 10:00 AM. We will inform you here on MeinMMO as soon as the exact time is announced.

Important: For larger updates that roll out an entire season, the downtime usually lasts longer than usual.

What content is in Season 4?

What theme could the new season have? Epic has already shared some official teasers that are supposed to hint at the next season and suggest what content it might bring. While players can speculate about various ideas, they will discover how it all looks only at the start of the season.

However, if you look at the teasers, you can already see that Marvel will play a significant role. There are even comic book pages that can be found in the game, telling a story about the god of thunder Thor and the Fortnite characters.

Here you can see all Fortnite teasers that Epic has posted. If you place them all side by side, they spell the word “NEXUS”:

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First changes are already noticeable on the map, as the familiar rifts have reappeared. In Fortnite, they often signify something big. For instance, the first rift brought the giant Kevin the Cube, who rolled across the map for weeks.

The Fortnite world seems to be in danger and Thor will likely play a significant role in this story, but how this will unfold is still unclear.

The Battle Pass of Season 4

What is already known about the battle pass? Which skins we can expect in the battle pass will be revealed only in the trailer. They are usually introduced there as well. However, the teasers already show a direction in which it might go.

So far, it seems that the main theme of the season is the collaboration with Marvel. Could this be reflected in the battle pass? If so, we could receive a complete palette of superhero skins.

What will the next battle pass likely cost? So far, the battle passes have always cost 950 V-Bucks, with the version including 25 tiers costing 2,800 V-Bucks. It is unlikely that these prices will change.

Fortnite Thor
Will Thor be the secret skin or part of the battle pass?

It seems a new story is developing, or could it be connected to the story from Chapter 1? We won’t have to wait long until it finally starts. Maybe Fortnite will feel like Fortnite again in the new Season 4.

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Indie game from 2018 is suddenly a hit on Twitch, leaves streamers completely freaked out

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Among Us is an indie game that was released in 2018. Currently, it is experiencing a huge hype on Twitch. The game, which is actually quite simple, evokes strong emotions in players and viewers. But what the hell is it actually?

This is Among Us: Among Us is a multiplayer game by indie developer Innersloth, in which a group of astronauts has to prepare a spaceship for launch. However, some of the players are impostors trying to sabotage the others.

The goal of the astronauts is to make repairs, clean up, or install vital items like air filters. The impostors must try to stop them and kill them in the process. They can move through ventilation shafts and close doors.

Through the resulting “accidents,” astronauts die, and after a body is found, a vote is held to determine who is at fault. The player with the most votes is thrown into lava and dies. Thus, the principle is similar to the popular game “Werewolves (of Millers Hollow).”

If enough repairs are made, the astronauts win. If all astronauts are dead, the impostors win. The game is played with 4-10 players in a lobby. It was already released in 2018 on Android, iOS and for PC on Steam.

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Among Us – The New Hit on Twitch

It is so successful: On Twitch, Among Us is currently ranked 9th among games with the most concurrent viewers over the last 7 days according to sullygnome – ahead of huge titles like Dota 2, Minecraft, and Valorant (as of August 26).

Even in terms of average viewers and total watch time, it ranks 11th. On average, 583 streamers are showing the game on their channels.

The biggest streamer for Among Us is Félix “xQc” Lengyel, who is currently fighting for the title of biggest streamer of 2020. xQc is known for his emotional outbursts and often rude behavior. This is also evident in Among Us:

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What makes it so good? Exactly these emotions are likely the reason why the game is so well received on Twitch. As Fall Guys has already proven, we simply love watching others fail.

Among Us offers exactly that in abundance. However, many larger streamers often collaborate and stream together, which makes viewers cheer for their favorites.

xQc, for example, frequently plays Among Us with the well-known WoW streamer Esfand, who is afflicted with Tourette, Sweet Anita, and the rather unknown Ludwig. Interestingly, however, players and the chat usually adhere to the rules and do not reveal who the impostors are, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the game.

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Additionally, Among Us has a tactical aspect. Even after death, impostors can still cause problems for the living astronauts by sabotaging them. xQc demonstrates this quite impressively in a victory, where he collaborates with his colleague even after his death:

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Where does the hype come from right now? Although the game was released in 2018 and has “very positive” reviews on Steam with 95% positive ratings, it has only recently gained a lot of hype. The reason for this is likely the announcement of Among Us 2.

On August 18, the developers announced that they are working on a sequel that is expected to release in the coming months. However, the servers for Among Us (1) are to remain active. The news has apparently caught the attention of several influencers.

Moreover, the game only costs €3.99 on Steam, making it cheaper than newer AAA titles. Since June 12, all DLCs with new maps to play have been free for all owners of the game.

Another reason could be the current hype surrounding Fall Guys. The party game appears to have ensured that not only shooters and competitive games are at the top, but also simple fun entertainment is finding an audience again. Recently, Fall Guys helped a streamer achieve a new viewer record on Twitch.

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