The developer Bethesda has announced the first MMORPG for the new next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X. The Elder Scrolls Online will even receive some upgrades for this.
What was announced exactly? In preparation for the upcoming QuakeCon, which takes place from August 7 to 9, Bethesda revealed that the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online and the shooter hit DOOM Eternal will be playable on the new consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X.
For both titles, some upgrades are also planned to better suit the new consoles. However, these will only be released after the launch.
In the coming weeks, Bethesda wants to publish more detailed information and lists of adjustments, as well as a release date for the titles. However, it is important to the developers that the new version is backward compatible.
Soon you will be able to enter the world of The Elder Scrolls on the new console generation.
Do you have to buy the games again? No, anyone who uses one of the two games on the current console will receive a free upgrade for the new generation.
This policy is something Bethesda intends to maintain for other titles as well:
Although we do not yet have news about other titles from our game catalog regarding console upgrades, we can assure you that we want to make every upgrade of Bethesda titles that we bring to the next-gen consoles free for all owners of the respective game on current consoles.
Next weekend (August 8th), the Community Day August featuring Magikarp starts in Pokémon GO. Here you will find all the information on start time, bonuses, and how to make the most of the day.
This is the Community Day: Once a month, the Community Day in Pokémon GO takes place. A specific Pokémon is always in focus, appearing more frequently – including in its shiny form.
Additionally, there are special bonuses that run throughout the event. In August, Magikarp is the focus.
Magikarp is the monster of the day
All info about the Community Day in August – Start time and bonuses
What? The Pokémon GO Community Day in August 2020 When? On Saturday, August 8, 2020 – from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time Event Pokémon: Magikarp Exclusive move: Splash (for Gyarados) Bonus: Triple stardust for Pokémon catches Bonus: Incense lasts for 3 hours Bonus: You can evolve Magikarp up to two hours after the event ends, so Gyarados learns the move Splash
As usual, you have six hours to catch numerous Magikarp. You can complete the evolution to Gyarados even between 5 PM and 7 PM to secure the exclusive move.
What else is there? For the Community Day, you can buy a Community Day box in the shop, which contains 30 Ultra Balls, one Elite Charge TM, six star pieces, and one incense.
Additionally, there is a ticket for the special research “A Gallant Splash” for about 99 cents (varies at Samsung Store and Google Store). There you can secure even more candy for Magikarp – the small fish needs a total of 400 candies to evolve.
How to make the most out of Community Day
Catch as many Pokémon as possible: The main bonus during Community Day is the triple stardust for each captured Pokémon. You need this to power up your Pokémon – it is therefore quite valuable.
If you want to maximize your stardust gain, you should use star pieces as well – they further increase the stardust obtained per Pokémon.
Plan your items properly: If you already know that you want to play the Community Day for an extended period, you should use multiple items at once right at the start. The duration of the items will be stacked – and you won’t have to remember to activate them while playing.
Incense leads to many spawns
It’s best to start the incense right away (you only need two because of the long item duration to cover the entire event period) and activate the star pieces. One star piece lasts for half an hour – theoretically, you can fit twelve pieces into the event duration. That way, you won’t miss any spawn or stardust provider.
Also, make sure you have enough Poké Balls stored – ideally several hundred. Especially if you are playing the Community Day from home, you should not go into the event with too few balls.
This is what the shinies look like: Magikarp is among the most exciting shiny Pokémon. The red fish shines in brilliant gold, while the usually blue Gyarados appears in red coloration.
Many players probably also know the red Gyarados from the old Silver/Gold/Crystal games, where it played a role. This is how the monsters look:
This is what the shiny variants look like
During Community Day, the shiny rate is usually increased, so your chances of getting a shiny Magikarp are good. However, keep in mind that Magikarp requires a total of 400 candies for evolution – save those candies for a shiny or a particularly strong specimen.
Gyarados with Splash – how strong will that be?
Here Gyarados with Splash is worth it: If you consider only the damage, Hydro Pump is the stronger water move, for which Gyarados also gets the STAB bonus.
What is STAB? STAB stands for “Same Type Attack Bonus”. Moves that share the same type as the Pokémon receive a damage bonus of 50%. This applies to Gyarados for water moves like Hydro Pump and Splash.
However, Splash has the advantage of being charged much faster – making Gyarados more interesting in PvP.
In the battle league ranking of PvPoke, based on battle simulations of the Pokémon, Gyarados ranks 7th among the best Pokémon in the Ultra League with the following combination:
Fire Spin as a fast move
Splash as a charged move
Crunch as a second charged move
With this combination, it can damage many different monsters. Gyarados is also expected to become interesting when mega evolutions are introduced to the game. These have already been announced – and Gyarados is among the monsters that can mega evolve.
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In Destiny 2, you should definitely perform an Exotic in PvP that everyone thought was brokenly nerfed. But if you play with a controller, you have one of the strongest weapons for the Crucible at your disposal, which is incredibly stylish.
This weapon is considered dead nerfed: For a time, The Last Word dominated the PvP – more specifically, the PvP on PC. Here, the exotic revolver could reliably and especially quickly deal damage, and enemy Guardians fell in seconds like flies.
Bungie nerfed the popular Exotic in spring 2020, and the outcry was great:
The damage was reduced – especially when aiming down sights
The stability is now lower
The range got a reduction
On Reddit and in the Bungie forum, posts spread with titles like: “The Last Word is now the worst weapon” (via Bungie). And on MeinMMO, we also looked for replacement weapons for the Exotic.
But the popular weapon is currently better than ever – at least if you play with a controller.
The Last Word
The Last Word is a PvP Monster if you heed this tip
This is what makes the weapon so strong now: Currently, The Last Word flies under the radar among Guardians. The reason is that many of the big Destiny names and well-known streamers are using mouse & keyboard on PC. And here, one must acknowledge, The Last Word is really just a shadow of its former self.
If you are on PS4 or Xbox One or plug in a controller to the PC, you have one of the currently best PvP weapons at your disposal.
In the last two seasons, The Last Word has been buffed significantly for controller players both directly and indirectly:
Between the nerfs, a changed aim assist was hidden – if used correctly, this causes bullets to find their enemies almost magically
The perk Hip-Fire Grip received an overhaul: The aim assist was increased by 15, the angle at which the aim assist engages was also increased, and the hitbox for critical hits is larger – all of this applies only as long as shooting from the hip
You can take excellent advantage of all these changes with The Last Word.
Hip-Fire Grip was long mocked – on The Last Word, it’s now a killer perk
Keep this one tip in mind: Make sure to fire The Last Word from the hip – drill this one rule into your head. All improvements will then work together, and the revolver even offers additional bonuses.
Fundamentally, The Last Word is actually geared towards “Hip-Firing”. If you hit without aiming down sights, you automatically reload faster after a few hits, and your accuracy increases until the next reload.
The radical change now forces you into the hip-firing playstyle, but rewards controller players enormously. If used correctly, you have an almost unrivaled optimal TTK. With just 3 shots, you can take down a Guardian in PvP in 0.53 seconds – the popular 600 RPM auto rifles take 0.7 seconds. The relatively consistent critical hits from the hip will surprise you, I promise.
Guardians are into the Western Revolver
Why is the revolver so popular? The Last Word is one of the most famous weapons in the Destiny universe. It belongs to the so-called triumvirate of hand cannons and has fascinated with its design for 6 years.
The Western revolver fires fully automatic and releases the cartridges faster than you can reload. With every thunderous shot, the hammer is cocked like Clint Eastwood. Additionally, a particularly cool animation, where the weapon rotates around the finger at the trigger, creates gunslinger feelings.
Check out The Last Word in action here:
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The strategy game The Red Solstice was released in July 2015 on Steam and now its successor is in the wings. It is currently in Alpha and is expected to be released in 2020. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch played the new title and spoke with Hrvoje Horvatek, the CEO of developer Ironward.
What kind of game is it? In The Red Solstice 2, you take on the role of a Marine in the year 117 After Earth. In a world dominated by megacorporations and technology, you fight against mutants and the biomass that spreads and covers more and more of the map.
In terms of gameplay, The Red Solstice is reminiscent of X-COM. You control a character who primarily uses firearms and grenades in the fight against the monsters and can take cover behind barricades. You observe the action from an isometric perspective.
However, the title forgoes turn-based actions and operates in real-time. You move with mouse clicks and aim with the mouse at enemies. Additionally, your class gives you access to four abilities that can be upgraded during a game round, similar to League of Legends.
In the current version of the game, there is only multiplayer, which I tested with other alpha testers and which is very tactical. However, a single player mode is also planned where you must save the Earth and receive NPCs that you can equip and train. Additionally, the game is intended to continue as “Games as a Service” with further updates.
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An official video from the developers with gameplay and explanations of the game.
How does the game generally work? The goal of The Red Solstice 2 is to complete a mission and leave the location alive afterward. In the current version, I faced 3 mission objectives that needed to be completed. These missions involved making power available at specific locations or exploring environments.
If you manage to complete all tasks, the entire map is bombed to eliminate all enemies. Therefore, you must evacuate beforehand. However, the entire group can also die, and that can lead to a complete loss of the round.
The mutants on the map, in turn, try to prevent you from successfully completing your tasks. They spawn in 15 waves, and over time they become stronger. In addition, the so-called biomass spreads across the entire map, making regions difficult to access.
Everything revolves around the right strategy
The preparation: Even before the start of my first game round, it becomes clear: strategy is essential. Our group consisted of 8 players who coordinated in a tactics discussion in voice chat about who would use which class.
In The Red Solstice 2, you have 8 classes to choose from, but in my test, only 4 of them were playable. For the team, at least one medic is indispensable because healing plays a crucial role when facing hordes of opponents. I was entrusted with the Assault, a damage dealer with various abilities and some defensive attributes. And probably the easiest class in the game.
Each class can be customized before the round starts. There are various attributes and weapons to choose from. However, each attribute has a “Power Value,” and there is a maximum number that must not be exceeded.
The different classes and the equipment interface.
In the game, you can also improve skills by leveling up and use various items you find in boxes and cabinets all over the map. In addition to potions and bandages, there are grenades, rockets, objects that can be placed as obstacles, and special ammunition for additional damage.
The right strategy: Once the characters are equipped and the group is ready, you go into the match. There are 5 different difficulty levels to choose from. We played “Soldier,” the second difficulty, and even that was challenging.
Upon arriving on the map, it was necessary to find a clear strategy to complete the missions and stay alive:
In round 1, we decided that one group would complete the tasks on the map while the other battled the biomass.
In round 2, however, we ignored the biomass completely and focused entirely on the tasks.
Both strategies have their pros and cons.
This is what the map of a mission looks like. At every corner where streets intersect, biomass can appear. The red flame symbol marks active biomass, while the exclamation mark marks the missions to be completed. The blue markings are for evacuations.
What is biomass, anyway? Biomass is initially not dangerous. It appears randomly at designated locations all over the map. When it appears, it contaminates a specific area with a cellulose mass.
If you step into this mass, enemies immediately appear at that spot. If you do not fight the biomass, it will eventually cover the entire map, and you will be attacked by enemies accordingly.
However, the mass can be destroyed by attacking its core with explosions. There are grenades, but also gas pipes on the map that can quickly put an end to it.
A life in constant fear
This is how the matches went: In the first round, I was part of the group fighting the biomass. During the first waves of enemies, it worked quite well, but eventually, we fell into a kind of ambush. The enemy masses grew larger, I panicked, separated from the group, and died.
Although dying in the game does not mean the end, it requires even more concentration from my teammates. They can revive me with found revival orbs or the entire group with the help of a large machine.
A mass resurrection also took place in our case since 3 players were already down. However, the biomass had already spread too far by then. After completing 2 out of 3 missions, we decided on a tactical retreat and evacuated the group to retain the progress.
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In round 2, we completely ignored the biomass and focused on the missions. This worked well at first and allowed us to solve all 3 tasks. But eventually, the biomass trapped us and prevented a possible escape.
While we completed more missions, we could not evacuate any players. Therefore, the round was officially lost, and there was no progress for us.
What makes the game so interesting? Even though I felt completely overwhelmed in the first few minutes, The Red Solstice 2 immediately captured my interest. The tactical approach and precise communications fascinated me, even though I understood nothing at first.
However, the game also has a somewhat scary aspect:
On the one hand, the game world is very dark, and enemies appear suddenly and unexpectedly. This and the spreading biomass create a horror effect.
On the other hand, I constantly lived in fear of disappointing the group. The group consisted of the CEO of Ironward, 5 experienced alpha testers, and a friend and me, with both of us having no idea about the game.
Dark and action-packed in The Red Solstice 2.
I quickly got the hang of controlling my character. There is a mode where enemies are shot automatically. However, this causes little damage, consumes a lot of ammunition, and random targets are selected. The mode works well when you are still exploring the map.
However, it is better to specifically target enemies with the mouse and then eliminate them with a few shots or special attacks. Although ammunition is not scarce in the game, we found ourselves multiple times in situations where ammunition had to be shared between players.
The mutants can not only deal damage but also use special attacks to damage your suit, crippling you, disabling abilities, or restricting your vision. This also contributed to a feeling of constant threat.
The game offers a clear and well-organized interface.
Release this year, although some features are missing
What condition is the game currently in? Currently, The Red Solstice 2 is still in Alpha, and you can tell. In round 2, one mission did not work properly, and a player got stuck in a bug and had to be left behind by us.
In addition, some features are missing, as Hrvoje Horvatek told us – including:
The complete single player
New and varied missions in a match (currently, many play out very similarly)
4 of the 8 classes
More map options
Nevertheless, the game is set to release in 2020 as a complete title. An early access like the predecessor is not planned. The game is expected to cost around 25 euros.
What happens after the release? According to Hrvoje Horvatek, after the release, free updates in the form of cosmetic and gameplay content are planned. They will bring new maps, enemies, and missions.
Additionally, The Red Solstice 2 will receive paid DLCs. Through these, you can acquire new classes and weapons for the game.
Pro
Exciting gameplay with a lot of tactics
Pleasant learning curve with early successes
Already interesting options for characters
Many difficulty levels available for those seeking challenges
Great for a good evening with friends
Contra
Currently, some bugs are still present
The gameplay does (not) offer much variation yet, long-term motivation could become problematic
A graphical style that you have to like
Potential: Exciting for all RTS fans
The Red Solstice 2 was a game that I had not considered at all before taking first place at gamesweekberlin. However, the first few minutes in the game were really fun, even though I would have preferred playing with a group of beginners rather than with experienced alpha testers.
The gameplay was intuitive and already in the second round, I felt useful in the group. The difficulty level of the game is high and can still be increased. Tactics fans who want to push themselves to the limit should have fun here.
The approach with different tasks per game round is interesting, as well as the tactical dropping out in the middle. This means you do not have to finish a match necessarily or win it, but can bail when it gets tight.
I have concerns about long-term motivation. Even if new maps and missions come, the game principle remains very similar. In addition, you have to like the game’s graphic style.
Nevertheless, I had a lot of fun during the playtest and look forward to both the upcoming single player and playing with friends in multiplayer.
Alexander Leitsch
Editor at MeinMMO
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The latest raid in WoW Classic was a brief pleasure. The final boss endured only a fraction of the time he survived nearly 15 years ago.
Since yesterday, the gates to the raid Ahn’Qiraj in World of Warcraft Classic have opened on several realms. In addition to a lot of drama surrounding the Scarab Lords and even a realm completely opposing a guild, there has also been the race for the first kill. After all, the Old God C’Thun awaits enemies at the end of the raid – although not for long. Within just a few minutes, the giant eye had to give in.
What happened? After the 10-hour event to open Ahn’Qiraj, the raid “Temple of Ahn’Qiraj” was finally accessible. The first guilds were eagerly waiting and immediately dove into the raid. However, Ahn’Qiraj did not represent a major challenge anymore. After only 49 minutes, the guild Progress had arrived at the final boss and had extinguished his life lights. They had skipped all optional bosses and approached them only afterwards.
On the American realms, it even went even faster. They gained access to Ahn’Qiraj a bit earlier, but were also able to complete the raid more quickly. The guild stormed through the raid and defeated C’Thun within 38 minutes before tackling the optional bosses. You can see the entire run of ONSLAUGHT here:
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Back then, the run on C’Thun was an undertaking that lasted more than 100 days.
Why was it so fast? There are several reasons for this. On the one hand, the raid is very well known after almost 15 years, and every player knows what to do. On the other hand, many players today play more effectively and focused than back then. Many groups fully utilize the powerful world buffs that grant characters many additional hit points, critical hit rating, or simply more damage.
C’thun was long one of the toughest bosses – but not in Classic.
Why did C’Thun survive so long back then? In 2006, when Ahn’Qiraj was first released, C’Thun lived significantly longer. It took a solid 113 days until C’Thun was defeated for the first time by the guild Nihilum. The reason for this was that C’Thun was simply unbeatable until the day of his first kill. Developers could even mathematically prove that it was simply impossible to defeat the Old God. When this was recognized by Blizzard, a nerf quickly followed – just a few hours later, C’Thun fell for the first time.
In WoW Classic, C’Thun can be found directly in his nerfed and thus beatable form. However, the fact that he passed away in less than an hour was still surprising.
But let’s just wait for Naxxramas. Because already now – once again – the voices are getting loud that the real difficulty would only begin with the next raid…
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Even if Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has a cute look, in the end it’s all about one thing: Winning at any cost. Sneaky tricks are also allowed if they grant you the crown. MeinMMO will reveal a tactic for the finale that will get you cursed by other players.
What’s the trick? It’s a technique that allows you to win in the final game “Hex-a-gone”. However, you first need to make it to the finale. Our tips for a quick start in Fall Guys will help you with that.
Hex-a-gone is one of the possible games for the final round, where you need to be the last one standing on the disappearing platforms while all the other players sink into the slime.
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With the trick, you ensure that all other players fall to their doom faster, while you can relatively easily ensure your survival. However, the trick comes with some risks.
Mean trap in Hex-a-gone has “99% win chance”
This is how the trick works: Basically, you play exactly opposite to the idea of the round. Instead of staying up as long as possible, you let yourself fall to the lowest level of the disappearing hexagons as early as possible.
There you start to create a big hole in the middle as quickly as possible. Run over multiple pieces at the same time to make them disappear. However, make sure to leave one or two corners free to retreat to at the end.
Most opponents will then fall directly through the middle and into the slime on their way down from above. Once more players gather below, you need to ensure that you cut them off without losing ground yourself.
This requires some skill and planning, but you have the advantage of being able to determine early on what it looks like down below. In the end, you should jump slowly instead of running quickly. This maximizes the time you can stay on the platform. The clip from reddit user lunplayz shows how it looks and according to him has a 99% chance of bringing victory:
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How do I prevent it? If you see an opponent using this trick, pay attention to where you fall on the lower surface. This is even more important in this case than usual.
If you manage to land on the area secured by the player, you can sabotage him or thwart his plan.
Here’s the catch: The big disadvantage is that this trick no longer works when more people use it. With two players in the game trying this, you’ll likely lose. However, since tens of thousands of players play Fall Guys alone on Steam, you will surely often encounter lobbies where no one else tries the trick.
Also, this technique is risky. If you jump wrong or make a mistake, you’re out, as there’s no safety net below for you.
Fall Guys was so popular at its release, that the influx of players brought the servers to their knees. Despite the initial connection issues, the hype surrounding the colorful and crazy battle royale does not seem to have faded. So you will surely have some time to implement this or other tricks and look with a bit of schadenfreude at your opponents.
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On August 7th, the first closed beta for Marvel’s Avengers begins. It will initially only be available for PS4 players, with other platforms following later in the month. Are you interested in the beta?
How do you get into the beta? Tomorrow the first closed beta test for Marvel’s Avengers begins, the multiplayer action game that lets you take on the roles of various Marvel heroes.
The first beta is initially aimed only at PS4 players who have pre-ordered the game. Later in August, more platforms will join, and ultimately the beta will be made available to all players, including those who did not pre-order.
Here is the exact schedule for the upcoming beta tests:
August 7th – Start of the PS4 beta for pre-ordering players
August 14th – Pre-order beta for PC and Xbox One, Open beta for PS4
August 21st – Open beta for everyone
The game itself will be released on September 4, 2020.
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What are the contents of the beta? During the beta, you will be able to try out various single and multiplayer contents. There will be 4 Avengers heroes playable:
Black Widow
Miss Marvel
Hulk
Iron Man
You will play the starting mission for A-Day, where the various characters can be played by you. It grants you access to additional content:
2 single-player hero missions
3 HARM rooms that serve as training and challenges
5 war zones that you can tackle alone with AI companions or in multiplayer with other players
Various drop zones. There are also multiplayer contents that are more compact and faster than war zones
As you play through the contents of the beta, you will automatically strengthen your heroes. You will level them up, have access to one of the 3 skill trees, and collect armor and upgrades for them.
Although Rainbow Six Siege is a challenging tactical shooter, good aiming alone is not a prerequisite for achieving a high rank. This is shown by a statement from the developers regarding player matchmaking rating (MMR). It states: Good communication can even be more important.
The developers explain: In a new dev blog from July 31, the developers of Rainbow Six Siege discuss the player matchmaking rating, also known as “Matchmaking Rating” (MMR). They break down exactly which factors are important for increasing it.
They point out that kills are not the most important aspect of the game. Even though it is cool to take out all opponents solo like a ninja, it is not a prerequisite for getting better.
What is MMR? The term refers to a rating that determines which teammates and opponents you match up with in a game. The MMR affects which players are considered to play with you.
In rough terms, it indicates how “good” you are at the game. With a higher MMR, you belong to the better players, while with a lower one, you belong to the worse players. The MMR also determines your rank on the leaderboard.
The MMR influences every game mode but differentiates between ranked and unranked.
The rating is always calculated the same, but you get different values for ranked modes and unranked modes (“Quick Match” and “Without Rank”). On the leaderboard, your MMR also determines which friends you can play with. The difference should not be too large here.
Victories are more important than kills
How do I increase my MMR? In the blog, the developers explain that you can increase your MMR in various ways. The most important factors are whether you win or lose a round and how large the difference is to the rating of your opponents.
This means specifically: If you win against much stronger opponents, you gain significantly more points. If you lose against weaker opponents, you incur significant penalties. Leaving a game prematurely, even due to a disconnect, is always considered a loss if you do not rejoin.
If you play more frequently, your actual rank can be better assessed. There will be fewer fluctuations in winning and losing points. Those who play more will take longer to rank up but will also drop ranks more slowly.
Victories and losses are primarily responsible for the ranks you achieve.
Kills and your score at the end of the match have no impact on the MMR. A victory without a single kill is always better than a loss with 20 kills—even if you have not died a single time.
How do I win in Rainbow Six the best way? According to German professionals, the key to victory in Rainbow Six Siege is communication. This means that you significantly increase your chances of winning if you play with your team by:
communicating the positions of opponents
coordinating attacks with your teammates
supporting your teammates with cameras and gadgets—even if you are already dead in the round
Even if you are bad shots and just can’t hit anything with the guns, you can take on an important role as a good planner for your teammates. A coordinated attack or a well-planned defense can hardly be countered by any team—unless they plan better.
What effects does this have? Since you can determine how high you rank up through victories, you can theoretically rank into the highest leagues even without kills. However, keep in mind that many rounds are won by eliminating all opponents. So the reality won’t be completely pacifist, but kills are simply not the most important thing.
This is illustrated by an example from the GSA League, the regional e-sports league of Rainbow Six in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. There, a player single-handedly dismantled one of the best teams in Europe. However, this performance was not enough for victory in the end.
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Currently, there is discussion about the character Spider-Man in Marvel’s Avengers. The developers have now spoken out and somewhat shyly refer to a deal between Marvel and Sony.
They were disappointed that the content is being released specifically for one platform, even though there is no crossplay between Sony, Microsoft, and PC consoles. Additionally, Spider-Man is a popular character from the universe, and many players would have been excited to complete the various multiplayer missions with him.
Spider-Man as an exclusive character for PS4 and PS5 has sparked many discussions.
What has happened now? Scot Amos, the co-head of developer Crystal Dynamics, has commented on the situation regarding Spider-Man in an interview.
In his statements, he refers to a deal between Marvel and Sony. This is the reason why Spider-Man exists in the action-adventure at all.
Fans are focusing too much on Spider-Man instead of the game itself
What does Scot Amos say? The developer first explains that the rights to Spider-Man lie with Sony and Marvel. If they decide that the character will be exclusive to PlayStation, then that is how it is:
When it comes to what can be executed and brought out, when it comes to where and what Spider-Man can be, that is a relationship question, to which PlayStation absolutely has the rights. This has to do, as you know, with ownership rights and with Marvel and Sony saying: “Hey, this is something we can do. Something we can do on this platform.”
And then we as developers say: “This is an opportunity to create something unique, fun, and great.”
However, Amos also points out the many other content that will be released for all platforms and that many players are, in his opinion, completely ignoring:
As for all [platforms], we announced Hawkeye less than a week ago. Within just five days, we announced two characters; the future looks bright.
People are fixating on one thing rather than realizing: “Oh, by the way, you will have hundreds of hours of content and years of storylines ahead of you, new worlds and regions, and new heroes, and even more things that we haven’t even announced yet.”
The character Hawkeye has already been announced for 2021 and is set to be released for all platforms.
Do players forgive the exclusive Spider-Man? At the end of the interview, Scot Amos mentions that he hopes players will understand the developers’ decision:
But I really believe that people will look at it and say: “Yes, okay, we understand that, we can understand the business behind it.” But generally, we are making this game for everyone.
The important heirlooms in World of Warcraft are being changed. We will tell you what new bonuses they will grant in the future.
Heirlooms in World of Warcraft are quite sought after. However, with the new expansion Shadowlands, they are losing an important part of their functionality. However, Blizzard has announced a replacement and revealed what bonuses the heirlooms will grant in the future – and it’s quite a few!
What are heirlooms? Heirlooms are quite expensive items in World of Warcraft that players can unlock for their account. They are primarily used for secondary characters (twinks) after purchase. The gear levels up with the character and is therefore nearly optimal at any level. Therefore, players do not have to worry about looking for other equipment while leveling.
At the same time, these heirlooms offer significant bonuses to the experience points gained. Depending on the item, there is an additional 5% or 10% XP, which stacks.
The leveling equipment is being changed.
Bonuses like on set pieces while leveling
What is changing? The XP bonus from the heirlooms will disappear in Shadowlands. Instead, the heirlooms will have set bonuses, similar to those from classic tier sets. Depending on how many items you wear as heirlooms, the more set bonuses are active at the same time. Currently, the following are planned:
2 items: The recovery bonus will be consumed 30% slower.
3 items: Regeneration outside of combat is increased in the open world, normal dungeons, and battlegrounds.
4 items: Reaching a new level triggers a burst of knowledge that deals Holy damage to all nearby enemies and increases the primary attribute (Intellect, Strength, Agility) by 40% for 2 minutes. Killing additional enemies extends the duration by up to another 2 minutes.
6 items: The recovery bonus will be consumed an additional 30% slower.
The recovery bonus is granted to characters when they log out in an inn or a capital city. It builds up slowly and colors the XP bar blue. As long as the rest bonus exists, killing mobs and opening chests and treasures grants double the amount of experience points.
Why is this being changed? With Shadowlands, the leveling phase is being significantly revised. Not only are the required levels reduced from 120 to 50 (and then 60), but the necessary XP is drastically reduced as well. Therefore, according to the developers, an XP bonus on heirlooms is no longer necessary, as the leveling phase will be faster than it is now.
The level squish will soon shrink characters.
How are players reacting? At least on wowhead, most players seem to find these changes quite acceptable. These are cool set bonuses that provide benefits while leveling. Especially the increased rest/recovery bonus is basically just another form of additional XP.
However, there are also voices that find heirlooms now useless. They bought the items to level much faster and spent many tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of gold coins on them. Not everyone is pleased that these items are now being changed.
What do you think of the new bonuses? Are they an adequate replacement? Or would you rather have “your gold back”?
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Season 5 of Call of Duty brought a lot of new content for players. However, a little bird seems to be stealing the show from the new maps of Modern Warfare and changes to the Warzone.
What kind of nasty bird is this? CoD offers a wide range of deadly tools that allow you to take down your enemies in various ways. With the start of Season 5, a bird now joins the ranks of your selection options.
As the newest “Executor”, the execution animations in the current CoD, you are given a murdering raven. The nasty bird goes after your enemies and particularly attacks the heads of its victims. With a few well-placed headshots, the “Nevermore” executor reliably dismantles your opponents and leaves them with a dull sense of failure.
We have embedded a video here that extensively shows the animation. The execution on a downed opponent is also visible:
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How do I get the killer raven? Unfortunately, to secure the new raven, you have to spend a little money. The executor “Nevermore” is part of the Season 5 “Battle Pass” and is only accessible to holders of the premium pass. You unlock the unusual murder instrument at level 20.
The Battle Pass costs 1,000 CoD Points (about €10) and offers more than 100 unique rewards. However, the pass is not for everyone. If you only occasionally check out CoD and have no chance of reaching a high level through your playtime. Then it’s better to spend the money on a targeted bundle. Or save the coins for the next CoD. The colleagues from GameStar expect the announcement to be imminent.
What does the bird do in CoD? The raven came into play along with the “Shadow Company” faction, which shares its black outfits with the bird. The developers apparently saw the feathered creature as a fitting companion for the new villain faction, as it is viewed by many as cunning and intelligent.
The name of the finisher “Nevermore” reveals that one of the most famous American poems was also used as inspiration: Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”.
In its verses, the writer tells the story of a desperate man who loses his beloved and, due to a speaking raven, perhaps even his mind or life. The only word the raven speaks: Nevermore. The 19th-century poem has become part of American pop culture and is now also part of CoD MW 2019. Thus, the raven is a real star in the USA and is now also part of Season 5.
There was even a wrestler who created his role/gimmick based on the poem and an episode of “The Simpsons” in which Homer takes on the role of the man who is hit hard by the bird plague.
The raven does the dirty work for its master. Source: YouTube
More and more animals are roaming around in Call of Duty
Even more animals in CoD? With the finishers/executors, more and more animal companions make their way into the current Call of Duty. In addition to the raven, there are currently 3 other “friends of man” in the game:
The trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Already in the Warzone trailer from March dogs were seen in Verdansk, and for a while, you could hear wolf howls in certain areas of the Warzone map. A crazy bug even turned weapons into the loyal companions. Man’s best friend seems to have captured the CoD creators’ hearts.
The CoD zoo is getting bigger, and let’s see what the developers come up with next. Perhaps with the setting of the new CoD 2020 in the “Cold War”, we will soon have Russian Tsar dogs to unleash upon the enemies. Until then, you can check out the new inspection feature to take a closer look at the best friends of the soldier – the weapons.
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Big content creators congratulate Pokimane on her break.
On the other hand, large content creators are completely ignoring this conflict. They congratulate Pokimane on her decision to take a break. This is essential and important.
This is what major streamers say about League of Legends, the esports team G2 Esports, or Jack “Courage” Dunlop.
Pokimane explains her business model on Twitch.
In a recent YouTube interview, Pokimane explained how business works on Twitch. She dispelled the prejudices that a female streamer lives solely on donations and subscriptions and that they only play a little and then have free time again:
The biggest streamer on Twitch is Imane “Pokimane” Anys. She has now announced that she will take a longer break from Twitch to avoid burnout. This comes just a few days after she was heavily criticized by a YouTuber. The mood against Pokimane is turning toxic.
This is the situation:
The 24-year-old streamer Pokimane is the only woman at the top of Twitch. With 5.35 million followers, she has built a huge channel. She has about 3 times more followers than the next largest streamer on Twitch, Loserfruit.
Now she announces a longer break to avoid burnout.
Pokimane takes a month off from Twitch and the internet
This is how long the break will last: Pokimane says she will take about a month off. She states that during this time she wants to take a break from her career and from what is expected of her online (via twitter).
The 24-year-old justifies the break by saying that she feels burnt out. The Corona quarantine is taking its toll on her. She can no longer perceive highlights in her life:
cannot attend conventions
cannot visit family
cannot meet fans
The popular streamer explains that this break has long been overdue, as she hasn’t taken a vacation in 6 years.
Pokimane does not comment at all on the attacks against her, which have been increasing lately. When she did once, the backlash only grew stronger. Pokimane then deleted the tweets with which she had previously justified herself.
Time to take a breather: Pokimane.
A wave of attacks against Pokimane has been rolling in for weeks
What happened before? Pokimane is the only woman at the top of Twitch and thus in an exposed position. The mood against Pokimane has been escalating since mid-May 2020. A YouTuber, who calls himself a comedian, harshly attacked her and her fans in a video. He claimed she exploited lonely men, but later said it was just meant to be funny.
Pokimane visibly reacted to this video and attacked the sponsor behind it – actually a taboo. For by doing so, she endangers the livelihood of someone else.
Since then, she has faced even more criticism than before and has apparently become a target of hatred for some.
The latest wave of attacks began on July 27. The event organizer and ongoing source of drama, Keemstar, tweeted: “Pokimane 2/10”: He rated Pokimane like a product, but very poorly.
The tweet caused a stir. Pokimane is a 2 out of 10.
About a week ago, a YouTube video about Pokimane titled “Content Nuke – Pokimane” by the YouTuber “LeafyIsHere” was released. It has now received 1.88 million views (via youtube).
The video is a harsh attack on Pokimane. This video does not claim to be funny. It is, in a way, “The destruction of Pokimane:”
Her content consists of watching other people’s videos and contributing nothing
at the same time, Pokimane behaves like an internet censor and has issued copyright strikes against YouTubers who reused her videos, accusing them of exactly what she is now doing
the people who followed her and donated money were stupid, they were infatuated with her – while Pokimane has a boyfriend
in addition, Pokimane is repeatedly reduced to her appearance and that she is “not hot”
This is the impact: The video prompted an online discussion in the days that followed about who Pokimane’s mysterious boyfriend might be. This became a kind of running gag. But that was still the least harmful aspect of the situation.
The hostility against Pokimane reached unprecedented levels. Tweets and memes against Pokimane and her community are widely circulating online. They are hurtful and polemical.
Under the announcement of her break, one can see the waves that the video against her has caused. Many critics post ironically as “Tier 3 Subs” who are desperate for Pokimane’s attention (via twitter). “Tier 3” subscriptions (25€ subscribers) now seem to have become a new insult, much like the earlier term “White Knight.”
Moreover, images of Pokimane that aim to portray her as unattractive are frequently shared.
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Keemstar apparently believes he has driven Pokimane off Twitch.
This is how the break is now viewed: Keemstar seems to feel like the winner of the debate now. He says he triggered this and ensured that everyone knows how “uncool it is to support Pokimane.” Therefore, no one is defending her anymore.
He hears “from the internet now.”
Others accuse Keemstar of behaving like a “40-year-old schoolyard bully.”
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Big content creators congratulate Pokimane on her break.
On the other hand, large content creators are completely ignoring this conflict. They congratulate Pokimane on her decision to take a break. This is essential and important.
This is what major streamers say about League of Legends, the esports team G2 Esports, or Jack “Courage” Dunlop.
Pokimane explains her business model on Twitch.
In a recent YouTube interview, Pokimane explained how business works on Twitch. She dispelled the prejudices that a female streamer lives solely on donations and subscriptions and that they only play a little and then have free time again:
What are your favorite weapons in Season 3 Chapter 2? Join us in ranking the best guns in Fortnite.
What has changed since Season 2? Season 3 started on June 17 and brought a lot of water fun, partially flooding the Fortnite map.
There have also been changes to the loot pool of the battle royale shooter. While Season 2 brought back many weapons, Season 3 takes them away again. Since the start of S3, the number of weapons you can find during matches has been temporarily reduced.
6 weapons have been completely removed from the game and placed in the vault
In Fortnite, the water theme ruled because part of the map was flooded
Which weapons are currently in the game? As has been the case in previous seasons, weapons are divided into different categories:
Mythic weapons
Assault rifles
Submachine guns
Shotguns
Snipers
Rocket launchers
You usually find them in various chests or supply drops. However, the mythic weapons can only be dropped by the new mini-bosses scattered across the map.
How does the survey work? We want to create a ranking of the most popular weapons in Fortnite with you. You can determine which weapon does the highest DPS, but high DPS does not always equate to high popularity.
The survey will then be turned into a top list, so tell us: Which guns do you prefer to use in the game? Why did you choose them? Have your preferences changed compared to Season 2?
You can choose up to 3 different weapons.
Update: This voting is now closed.
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In Fortnite, players will soon be able to run around the map with Hulk gloves as a pickaxe. A leak now shows how the new pickaxe will look in action and how you can play with it.
The gloves are not just a cosmetic item, but can even be used as a pickaxe in Fortnite to gather materials.
Data miners have now shown what it should look like. They can extract gameplay from the data and import it into the game. They have now done this with the Hulk gloves and shown it in a video:
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However, keep in mind that the animation might still change. The gameplay shown by the data miners only demonstrates how the animation looks at this moment in the files.
When will the gloves even make it into the game? The first players who can run through Fortnite with the Hulk fists are those who register for the beta of the online game Marvel’s Avengers. The beta will take place on the following dates:
– August 7 to 9 – Only PS4 pre-orders – August 14 to 16 – PS4 Open Beta for everyone, Xbox One only pre-orders – August 21 to 23: Open Beta for PS4 and Xbox One
This is what the community says about the Hulk gloves: Some players seem to be excited about the new item. This was evident again after the gameplay video from data miners was shown.
When Epic announced the collaboration on Twitter, some players already commented that they are looking forward to it and here’s what they say:
“These Hulk fists will give me a lot of nostalgia. I got them as a gift for my 9th birthday and took them everywhere.”
“No one asked for it, but everyone wanted it.”
“I can’t wait to use them in the game.”
But even under the gameplay video, some say they will buy the pickaxe if they cannot participate in the beta.
“Insta-Cop. Unfortunately, I won’t get them for free from the beta, but I will have to buy them anyway. The gloves are just too good.”
Citizen- 7XL5 in a comment under the video from Skin-Tracker
We will see when the Hulk gloves will then be available for everyone in the item shop and how cool it will be to destroy items on the map with them.
The late streamer Reckful receives a tribute in World of Warcraft. He will be immortalized as an NPC in the upcoming expansion.
For many long-time WoW players, it was sad news when, a few weeks ago, the streamer Byron Daniel Bernstein, known to most as Reckful, passed away. After a few weeks, Blizzard has now implemented a new NPC in Shadowlands to commemorate the streamer.
Who was Reckful for WoW players? In the World of Warcraft community, Reckful was regarded as a prodigy. He was not only a great rogue player who was the first player ever to achieve a quite impressive PvP rating of 3,000 points, but he also entertained thousands with his streams and videos. He is considered one of the more positive influences in the streaming community.
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Reckful as a PvP legend – this achievement made him famous.
Shortly after his death in early July, voices arose wishing that Blizzard would immortalize him in World of Warcraft.
How to find Reckful soon: In the current beta of Shadowlands, a character named “Reckful” has now been added. This is a human rogue trainer in the Cathedral of Stormwind, the capital of the Alliance. Visually, Reckful corresponds to the character that the player played for many years.
The role of Reckful in WoW is that of a regular rogue trainer, but she has a few special lines that set the character apart from other trainers.
Reckful as an NPC in Shadowlands, modeled after his rogue. Image source: wowhead
For example, the Reckful NPC states that he would not train assassination rogues. Players also have the option to select a small dialogue box and tell Reckful that it was “good to see you again.” For many players, this will probably just be a typical farewell phrase to end an NPC dialogue. However, those who know the story behind it may see more in the words.
Why is Reckful in the Cathedral? The Cathedral is an unusual place for class trainers, especially considering a rogue trainer. The reason for this is likely that many players had gathered in the Cathedral of Stormwind after the streamer’s death to commemorate Reckful. Therefore, this location was presumably chosen as the position for the NPC.
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Together with Season 5, Call of Duty: Warzone has received numerous changes. However, not all of them are documented in the patch notes. MeinMMO shows you four changes that came with the season and were not revealed to you.
What are these changes? It concerns some altered content in Warzone that is not listed in the patch notes for Season 5. In overview, these are:
Revives are one of the most important items you should buy in every round in Warzone. Until now, they cost $4,500. With Season 5, they are now only $4,000. This applies to both self-revives and those of a team member.
Prices have changed over time. Revives are now cheaper, and supply drops cost even more.
The price is not much lower but can make the difference between a revived team member and defeat. Especially if you need to buy a revive multiple times in the match, this shows significantly in the price.
Once you find a card, you can head to one of the many bunkers on the map and loot it. This is worth it with Season 5 because the loot there has also been improved. You should find several tens of thousands of dollars and really good weapons there. There might soon be even more cool loot there, like the crazy minigun from Season 4.
Besides the red key cards, there is another key card that opens a secret room in the now accessible stadium. You can read more about this below regarding the Easter egg for CoD 2020.
On the roof of Prison, there are now some spikes and a large antenna that currently serve no apparent purpose. It is quite possible that these will be needed for the new secret data from Season 5 and that similar changes may show up in other locations.
These antennas and spikes on Prison are new.
4. “Cold War” Easter Egg
The last secret change is the new room in the stadium. You can enter this with a special key card and find a computer displaying seemingly random numbers.
What exactly the numbers mean has not yet been determined by players. However, it is suspected that this could be a teaser or an Easter egg for the upcoming Call of Duty 2020. It is supposed to be called “Cold War” and be revealed in Warzone (via GameStar).
This would align with the developers’ statement that Warzone will outlive Modern Warfare. It is conceivable that the story of the upcoming CoD titles will be continued in Warzone, thus connecting the titles with one another.
What else changes with Season 5?
The developers have already shown a roadmap for Season 5, outlining the current and some upcoming content. One of the changes that have already been implemented is the weekly rotation of weapons in the Gulag. In the first week, there are now shotguns and handguns.
In line with the stylish new guns, CoD is now offering a new feature that no one needs but everyone wants. With the weapon inspection, you can now take a closer look at your favorite firearms and proudly display your earned camos.
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The space online game Star Citizen has received an update to version Alpha 3.10. With “Flight & Fight”, space combat has been overhauled and a video shows you what it looks like now.
What’s new in Alpha 3.10? The new update Alpha 3.10, which appeared just before the highly anticipated Alpha 4.0, is quite extensive but mainly addresses a particularly important aspect of Star Citizen – space combat.
These are now implemented in a more intense and cooler way through a revamp. The developers even say that the battles are now closer to what they originally envisioned for the game.
In the gameplay trailer, you can see how the battles now unfold.
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The space battles of Star Citizen have been revamped.
Better fights and flight mechanics
What exactly is changing? The biggest changes concern the dynamic flight mechanics and the ship combat itself. Together, these are expected to lead to more spectacular and “cinematic” space battles.
Dynamic flight mechanics: The flight behavior of the spacecraft has been adjusted. For example, in relation to the efficiency of the thrusters and wind is also simulated on aerodynamic surfaces. It is said that if you steer a ship with streamlined wings through an atmosphere, it feels different than in previous Alphas. Each ship is now said to feel a bit different and unique.
Improvements to the fights: To make the battles even more intense, pilots are rewarded for flying at lower speeds. Missiles lock onto targets faster and generally you have more disadvantages at high speeds. This is intended to make dogfights among the ships more exciting, as you fly slower and can thus engage more intensely. This also applies to the battles between large capital ships.
Star Citizen player TheNOOBIFIER1337 introduces these two features in his video.
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Players are already showcasing the revamped fights in videos.
What else does the update bring? With the electronic weapons, a new category is making its way into the game, allowing you to zap your opponents with electric shocks.
Additionally, it is now possible via an app for players to trade with each other. The first step is the transfer of money. This feature is expected to be further developed in the future.
With the ROC (Remote Ore Collector), a new vehicle is coming to the game, and there are further improvements to ships and other game systems such as lighting.
Star Citizen fan Citko shows you in his video how the dogfights are now taking place in the game.
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According to players, the flight model in Star Citizen is now better.
There is still a lot to do
What do players think about the new update? There are still some issues, prompting somewhat heated discussions in the community about what the purpose of the test server is if an update is released with a long list of known issues.
However, the new combat and flight system is quite well received, as player crazyrobban54 explains: “Flying is better, it was fun to zip around in my Saber in the atmosphere.”
Since the update was only just deployed a few hours ago, there still prevails the aspect that the update is not fully stable and the developers still have to deliver some patches, as can be seen in the forum.
In addition to Star Citizen, the team is still working on the single-player variant Squadron 42. However, there haven’t been any updates for a while regarding this game, and the beta was supposed to start in the third quarter of 2020. This led to some criticism from fans, urging the developers to provide updates. The developers recently stated the current status of this game.
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The Korean MMORPG Lost Ark has posted new job openings online. They are looking for a Project Manager for the localization of the game in North America and Europe.
What type of job posting is this? On the official Smilegate site, a new job advertisement has appeared, which initially sounds somewhat cryptic. They are looking for a [Lost Ark] L10N PM (North America / Europe).
L10N is a so-called numeronym that stands for “Localization.” PM is the abbreviation for Project Manager. Thus, they are seeking a new employee who will handle the localization of Lost Ark in Europe and the USA.
The job requirements also state that not only excellent English skills are required, but also basic knowledge of French, Italian, and German.
The job advertisement for the Localization Manager
What does a Localization Manager do? A Project Manager for localization not only ensures that the translation of the quests and synchronization of the game run smoothly. They have a direct influence on how the game is implemented in the respective country.
Localization is therefore the preparation of a game for launch in other countries. This includes, for example:
Compliance with the applicable laws in the target country, which may prohibit certain contents of a game, such as gambling or age ratings.
Acknowledgment of cultural differences that may lead to the censorship of certain aspects. For example, the depiction of bones in the Chinese version of WoW.
Communication with foreign partners on a basis that guarantees successful collaboration.
Whereas translation remains the most time-consuming part of localization.
Applications for the Localization Manager position can be submitted until August 31 at the latest. However, the selection process for the applicants may continue for a long time after the deadline.
A release or at least the first beta tests in 2020 thus seem rather unlikely. Nevertheless, it is evident that progress is being made in this area, albeit slowly.
It also increases our chances of getting directly into the new polished content, which will come with Season 2 of Lost Ark. The Japanese have already been able to test some of it in their first Closed Beta.
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In The Division 2, the new endless mode in the skyscraper, which many players have been eagerly waiting for, is set to arrive with the next major update (Title Update 11). Possibly as early as September.
This is what the developers say about the upcoming endless mode: After nearly a month of silence, the developers have returned with a proper State of the Game. While there weren’t many important pieces of information, one detail is likely to delight many fans of the multiplayer shooter.
According to Massive, the skyscraper endless mode, which was announced in May, will come to the game with the next major update, namely Title Update 11 (TU11). That’s significantly sooner than most expected.
No further information was provided, but by the end of August, we should finally receive the first official details about the skyscraper.
An endless mode in a skyscraper will come with TU11
When is this new mode supposed to be released? Massive did not provide a specific date. However, some believe it is possible that this new mode will be available in September 2020. But why?
Some speculate that the testing phase for Title Update 11 should run by the end of August. A release in September seems plausible, as it was similar with TU10. The developers also hinted at September during the stream, which some interpret as a sign – even though they appeared amused.
Additionally, it was mentioned “Soon,” meaning soon. And so far, soon has usually meant really soon with Massive. Thus, it is unlikely that we will have to wait another 3 months or half a year.
When exactly things happen in the skyscraper is not yet officially known.
Will the new mode cost anything? This is a question many agents are currently asking. However, when posed with a corresponding question, the developers dodged. The answer will be revealed at a later time.
Some believe that the content might be paid, as Massive sidestepped this relatively simple question. But that has not been confirmed.
What is the skyscraper mode all about? Many players feel that The Division 2 lacks substantial content that captivates over the long term. Some have even declared the game a failure or dead.
However, a leak revealed in May that Ubisoft is working on a new PvE mode aimed at bringing high replayability – something that many players miss greatly in this loot shooter. Shortly thereafter, the developers confirmed work on such a mode.
The skyscraper mode sounds similar to the popular Underground from part 1
It’s a replayable mode called “Skyscraper,” in which players will likely need to fight their way through many floors of a skyscraper. Many see parallels to the successful and popular endless mode Underground from part 1.
The interesting thing now is: It was initially said in May that the mode was still in early development. It was widely assumed that we wouldn’t see this new content until at least 2021. Many guessed March 2021. However, it appears that we won’t have to wait nearly as long for the latest signs of life.
Additionally, the skyscraper is meant to be not “Underground 2.0,” as many fans suspect, but something standalone and unique. They do not want to simply copy modes from part 1.
Nintendo has announced the current top 10 games of the Nintendo Switch. It turns out that the system seller Zelda: Breath of the Wild is not even the most popular game. Multiplayer games like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. play a much larger role than expected.
What has Nintendo announced? The sales figures for the ten currently most popular games for the Nintendo Switch were listed in a Top 10. These figures are from June 30, 2020, and thus represent the most current data.
The figures were compiled at the end of Q2 2020. The next ones should be available by the end of Q3 and announced in autumn.
The 10 Most Popular Games on the Nintendo Switch – Sales Figures
What do the figures look like? Here we present the new top 10 Switch games:
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 26.74 million
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 22.4 million
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 19.99 million
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 18.60 million
Still considered a milestone for the Switch: Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Multiplayer is Important for the Switch
What is special about it? The Legend of Zelda is generally regarded as one of the most important games for Nintendo. Breath of the Wild was the system seller for the console at its release in March 2017.
In the early years, it seemed from the outside that the Switch revolved almost solely around Zelda. Players without a Switch envied the clips showing what Link was doing.
However, it has become clear that multiplayer games have become significantly more important for the Nintendo Switch.
Rank 1 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Racing and pushing opponents off the track in Mario Kart 8.
The racing game focuses on matches with other players. With up to eight players, you can engage in heated races in local multiplayer mode and use sneaky tricks like banana peels or bombs to outmaneuver your opponents.
Online, you can even play with twelve in five battle modes like Balloon Battle, Bob-omb Blast, Renegade Roundup, Coin Runners, and more.
While it’s possible to race against bots alone in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the game is designed for fun with friends or online.
Rank 3 – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you fight against other players.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a brawler. It’s all about holding your own against other players in action-packed battles. You can choose one of the well-known Nintendo characters like Link, Mario, Princess Peach, or Bowser and battle online in 2v2 matches or locally with two players.
You can set different rules and arenas and even take part in online tournaments.
While there is also a single-player mode, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is most enjoyable in multiplayer.
Special Case Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is not a pure multiplayer game, but it has an interesting online component.
In second place, we find Animal Crossing: New Horizons – and that’s despite the game only being released on March 20, 2020. Animal Crossing is not really a multiplayer game. The focus is more on building up your island and living there alone.
Nevertheless, Animal Crossing: New Horizons also has an online mode, where you can visit islands with other players and trade with them. This mode is very popular, making it a significant part of the title.
This also shows the top 10:Even the games Pokémon Sword & Shield at rank 5 as well as Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, Super Mario Party, Splatoon 2, and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe at least have a multiplayer component or are even online games.
Thus, the majority of the top 10 Switch games have some form of multiplayer.
What does this mean? In general, the top three positions in the new top 10 sales figures of Nintendo Switch games show that multiplayer games and titles with an online component have become important for Nintendo. They sell best, more so than The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
They even represent the currently most popular games on the console. Therefore, it is to be expected that Nintendo will increasingly focus on such multiplayer titles in the future.
