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Man hates video games, discovers love for PS4 during Corona

Benedikt Schlotmann 1. August 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

A man actually hated video games. But after he had almost watched everything on Netflix that interested him, he “had to” watch his son play. He realizes: Gaming isn’t so bad after all.

Who is it about? On reddit, the user evan_ack wrote that he was able to convince his father of gaming. That’s something special, as his father actually hates video games and everything that comes with it.

So he writes:

First of all, my father absolutely hates video games with all his heart. He never liked it when I played video games because he thought it was a waste of time.
When all this Covid stuff started, there was no live sports, and he had pretty much seen everything on Netflix that fascinated him. I suggested that I would play this game on the TV in the family room, and I told him it would be like a movie.
evan_ack on reddit.com

What happened? The reddit user suggested that his gaming-hating father watch him play on the PS4.

He decides to show him God of War. God of War is a PS4-exclusive action-adventure game. His father watched him and said that a lot of it was very confusing, but he quite liked it.

By the way, if you’re looking for some good games for the summer break, you can find the best RPGs in the PlayStation Summer Sale here.

God of War tells an intense story about Kratos and his son in its latest installment.

A video game hater becomes a gaming fan

When does the “conversion” happen? The player explained that after his first joint session with his father, he was on vacation. When he returned, his father told him that he missed God of War in the last few days. And that surprised the user totally:

“That really took me by surprise, because at first he was really against me playing at all.”

But that wasn’t the end of it. Because when he was back on the couch playing on his console, his father came and sat down next to him:

One day, when he was working, he took his laptop out of his office and came to the couch to watch me play while he was working. At that point, we could vividly discuss the story and what we thought would happen next. It was fantastic.
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Player gets tips and game suggestions

How do other players react? Many users are happy that the player was able to convince his father of video games after all.

So snappyk9 writes on the reddit post:

That’s great. I think the older generation doesn’t often give modern video games a chance because they still think about what video games were like when they were younger, and they come to the conclusion that the games have remained the same: “beat a level”, “lose a life”, “kill something because it’s ‘bad'”.

Other players also give him tips on what he should definitely show his father. Recommendations include:

Detroit: Become Human
Ghost of Tsushima
Horizon Zero Dawn
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Last of Us 1
or also A Way Out as a cool co-op title, which has also found friends in our editorial office.

However, there are also thoughtful voices. User XXX200o explains that he doesn’t appreciate games that are like interactive movies:

“To be honest, I think one of the worst things you can say about games like Ghost of Tsushima is that they are like an interactive movie. That means the game has very limited/basic gameplay.”

The player has already explained that he wants to show his father the Uncharted series next.

In another touching story, a player saved around 1700 dollars, to make a big PS5 gift for his best friends. But on the internet, very few are enthusiastic about his suggestion.

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Anthem understands how terrible the loot is right now - This is how they want to improve it

Schuhmann 1. August 2020 Reading time 4 minutes

The action MMO Anthem was supposed to be EA’s next big thing in 2019, but it became a flop. One and a half years later, BioWare presents the first details for the rework Anthem 2.0 and proudly showcases initial ideas for the loot. The loot and item system was a major point of criticism at the launch of the game and remains one to this day.

This is the situation:

BioWare has failed with Anthem – the game was apparently finished too late, had to be released hurriedly and suffered from severe problems at launch. There was mainly no content supply and essential game systems like the loot were weak and remain weak to this day.
BioWare has decided not to continue working with small updates on the game but to release a large rework – a team of about “30 people” is supposed to work on Anthem 2.0. They are located in Austin, Texas. This is the studio that previously worked on the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Now the 33 team members can be seen for the first time, and a first blog post has appeared: The topic is loot, one of the major weaknesses of Anthem.

BioWare admits: A lot went wrong with the loot

This is what Anthem says about the old loot: The studio director, Christian Dailey, admits in the first blog post about Anthem 2.0 (via bioware) that clear mistakes were made in the old and current system. A lot went wrong.

The loot system in the old Anthem did not work, which is why they have now been working intensively on bringing a new one.

Loot is the English word for loot. When talking about “loot” systems, it’s about how a character obtains new weapons and equipment items, how powerful they are, how the improvement feels, and similar aspects. A good loot system ensures that players enjoy playing an MMO for a long time.

What is so bad about the loot in Anthem? The problem with the “old loot” illustrates a scene from April 2019. The developers stood in a live stream in front of a chest and were reluctant to open it because they already suspected how disappointing it would be.

The result was indeed terrible: For from the chest sprang no exciting, new weapons, but only crafting materials.

Silence filled the stream. Everyone seemed to realize: This loot system will not motivate our players. There was too little loot, and it was not a pleasant moment in Anthem to open a chest and be “rewarded”.

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More loot, better loot, clearer loot

The most important new goals for loot are now:

to give players more and better loot.
the loot should be farmable through quests, vendors or unique loot lists.
items should be customizable.

Players should instantly recognize how strong an item is and be able to classify it. A “strong item” should be immediately recognizable and equipable.
Items should all make sense and not be designed in a way that they are immediately discarded if they do not meet a certain value.
BioWare wants to implement a loot system in Anthem that can be expanded at any time.

These are the most important new ideas: BioWare also presents ideas on how they want to achieve all of this.

The starkest contrast to the sad Twitch scene is a kind of “loot goblin” like the one known from Diablo 3. Dailey calls it the “running treasure chest”; when this rare mob dies, it explodes and drops loot.

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Items should have a clear value budget, depending on their rarity and strength.
Players should be able to modify and even level up items.

Moreover, Anthem suggests that it will improve how weapons and items feel in the game. The gunplay of Anthem 2.0 should be more responsive – enemies should react almost immediately when hit. Furthermore, BioWare wants to ensure that melee builds and skills become exciting.

Anthem is currently back on air after a long, long silence. Some new images have also been released. Surprisingly, BioWare is not only working on improving the gameplay systems but also on new content for Anthem:

Anthem is indeed working on new content, showing 3 images and a space pirate.

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GTA Online: Trick makes hard mission easy – Get a lot of money and RP now

Patrick Freese 1. August 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

Right now in Survival mode, there is double money and RP in GTA Online. A Survival mission can easily fill your pockets with over 100,000 GTA dollars. We will show you how to do it.

Which mission is it? The Stab City survival challenge is currently a hot topic in the GTA Online community. The reason is that there is a spot on the map from which you can easily take out enemies. This makes it very easy to farm money and RP.

The further advantage is that you can still earn double GTA dollars and RP in this and other Survival missions until Thursday. After just 10 waves on the map, you will receive over 100,000 GTA dollars. That makes your bank account happy.

This is how to earn a lot of money in Stab City

This is how it works: The trick has been known in the community for a while. It has recently attracted attention again because of the high monetary rewards.

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The reddit user UnsettledParadox posted a clip on reddit demonstrating how the trick works in Stab City. This is a survival map where waves of enemies appear gradually. You can find it under “Online”, “Survival Challenges”, and then “Stab City Survival Challenge”.

Stab City takes place in a trailer park. In the northern part of the map, you will find a rusty, large, empty ditch. Jump in there and switch to first-person view. Then use the cover function and shoot over the edge of the ditch.

The advantage of the first-person view is that enemies will shoot at the ditch and not at your head. This means you are rarely hit and take only occasional fire from enemies.

Run to the ditch and jump in
Switch to first-person view
Wait until the enemy waves have spread out in front of you
Shoot them from your cover
After 10 rounds, you will receive about 100,000 GTA dollars

Things to consider: You should not kill the waves too quickly. Players on reddit have explained that they received less money because they completed all the waves too quickly. So wait a bit in the ditch before you finish off the enemies.

Are you looking for ideas on where to invest your money effectively? 5 purchases in GTA Online that I haven’t regretted to this day, I will show you here.

Can this be done alone? The reddit clip shows a duo working together on this grind. We at MeinMMO tested it solo. Yes, it works really well even without teammates, and the payout looks good with over 100,000 GTA dollars.

With this grinding work, you can fill your pockets in GTA Online legally until Thursday.

Are you looking for other methods to earn a lot of money in GTA Online? Then we will show you here 12 ways to quickly earn a lot of money in GTA Online 2020.

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Halo Infinite: Everyone should be able to play the multiplayer for free like CoD Warzone

Alexander Leitsch 1. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The new shooter Halo Infinite is set to release for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. After first gameplay footage was shown in July from the singleplayer, new information about the multiplayer has now been released. This will be free and playable for everyone.

Will Halo Infinite be Free2Play? Halo Infinite is actually Halo 6, just under a different name. You will need to pay money to play the singleplayer and thus the campaign.

However, as Microsoft announced, the multiplayer of Halo Infinite will be free. This is a first for a Halo game and offers great advantages. The entry barrier for the shooter is significantly lowered and could bring many newcomers to the universe, which is already one of the most successful video game franchises ever.

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The system strongly resembles Call of Duty: Warzone, the battle royale to Modern Warfare. Here too, the paywall has been removed, resulting in a huge success. Warzone already has over 50 million players.

Even though Halo Infinite is not a battle royale, the move to free multiplayer opens the door for many potential players.

New shooter with 120 FPS and Battle Pass?

What is known about the multiplayer? So far, there is little information about the multiplayer. It is said to:

be Free2Play
use equipment items like grappling hooks
be able to offer 120 FPS on the new Xbox Series X
not have real-money loot boxes
Additionally, a blog post mentioned that due to the coronavirus, there might not be a multiplayer beta before the release (via Halowaypoint).

The Twitter user “Klobrille” also claimed before the announcement of the free multiplayer that the shooter will have a Battle Pass and “customization options” that are completely new for the Halo series.

Since half of his statements have already been confirmed, it is quite possible that he is right about the other two points as well:

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Is there split-screen in Halo Infinite? Yes, the new shooter is also said to be playable in co-op with split-screen.

However, this could be counted as part of the singleplayer and therefore may not be included in the free version.

When will Halo Infinite be released? The release of the shooter is scheduled for Q4 2020, alongside the Xbox Series X.

What has been seen of Halo Infinite so far reminds many of Destiny 2. MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen has compared the two shooters for you.

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More than 10,000 players want MMORPG WildStar back – What was so good about it?

Alexander Leitsch 1. August 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

In 2014, Wildstar was released, but it closed its doors after about 4 years. Nevertheless, the MMORPG is still talked about. In a new petition, more than 10,000 players are demanding a return. But what fascinates them about the game?

What kind of game was it? WildStar was one of the last major MMORPGs developed in the West. The game was created by the North American developer Carbine Studios, which belonged to NCSoft. The same setup exists with ArenaNet, the developer of Guild Wars 2, which also belongs to NCSoft.

WildStar was a colorful sci-fi game that generated a lot of attention even before its release and relied on a subscription model. The company confidently stated that they wanted to attract former WoW players.

Although the launch went relatively well, it became apparent that the hardcore aspect was too exhausting for many in the long run. There were also some bugs in the endgame, and the promised content updates were lacking. Additionally, PvP did not convince players and was almost extinct shortly after the release.

Although WildStar became Free2Play in 2015 and received some updates, they could not save the MMORPG. It was finally shut down in November 2018.

What are the fans demanding? In an online petition on Change.org, fans are calling for a return of the MMORPG. WildStar is not just a game for many, but something like a family. They criticize what they see as a hasty launch and hope that NCSoft will relaunch the game.

So far, more than 10,000 people have signed this petition.

But what actually fascinates players about the discontinued MMORPG? We at MeinMMO take a look back.

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Action-packed combat system and the best housing

What made the game so special? WildStar wanted to do many things differently from the MMORPGs of its time. It focused on group play and hardcore content at a time when WoW was criticized for becoming too easy.

Additionally, WildStar appeared modern and offered several unique features that set it apart from the market at that time.

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What was the combat system like? WildStar had one of the best combat systems in the MMORPG genre for many players. It was action-packed, and players had to be alert and have good reflexes to succeed in the sometimes very challenging raids.

The game utilized a telegraph system that clearly displayed important attacks from enemies. The system was as smooth and intuitive as in very few other games.

The housing system: When players talk about WildStar, many fondly remember the housing system, which offered a lot of freedom.

Every detail of their own residence could be adjusted in position and size. New items could be created from individual objects, and multiple players could collaboratively build on a property.

The housing also allowed for great role-playing, as Cortyn recalled in her farewell to WildStar:

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An interesting setting: Last but not least, WildStar also stood out from many other MMORPGs with its setting.

The sci-fi world with its many quirky and charming NPCs and the game’s unique humor remains memorable for many because it was not the usual, medieval-inspired and often smooth fantasy world. This included crazy mounts that players could even visually customize.

However, this very world and humor also faced criticism in an article on MeinMMO, where we wanted to know from you how WildStar could have been saved.

Could WildStar return? A return of WildStar seems unlikely despite the interest. It would be a significant task for NCSoft to improve the MMORPG to a better state than it was in 2018. And the version at that time did not seem profitable for the South Korean company.

The greatest hope may well be a private server that has been in the works for some time.

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6 Online games and MMOs in August 2020 that we recommend

Alexander Leitsch 1. August 2020 Reading time 8 minutes

In August, there are no major multiplayer releases expected, but there are many interesting updates and events in already known games. Therefore, we have selected 6 online games and MMOs that have something special in store for you in August.

What kind of games are these? The selected titles are online games that you can play together with friends or strangers. In each of these titles, something new happens, making the start or return to each game appropriate in August.

We have mixed up the selected games on the following pages. The order is random and reflects no rating.

Are there no new games? Unfortunately, you will not find any completely new titles in the list, as there are no releases currently recommended by the editorial team.

However, the beta for Marvel’s Avengers takes place in early August, an interesting multiplayer adventure.
For fans of MMOs, there is also the beta of New World, which only takes place for a limited time.

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Final Fantasy XIV – MMORPG

Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Square Enix | Platform: PC, PS4 | Release Date: August 27, 2013| Model: Pay2Play

What kind of game is this? Final Fantasy XIV is a game from Japan and has become one of the most popular MMORPGs among us. The major overhaul of the game has changed a lot since 2013, and many contents await players with regular content updates and expansions like Shadowbringers.

The MMORPG resembles classic Japanese RPGs, due to its strong focus on the story. Endgame offers many tricky raids and quests. The combat system relies on classic tab-targeting but is not among the most modern and action-packed on the market.

These are the highlights of Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV offers pretty much everything an MMORPG heart desires:

A huge game world
Various classes (called jobs here) and playable races
Much focus on the story
A deep crafting system
Many dungeons and raids with varying difficulty levels

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Why should you play FFXIV in August?

On August 11, the major update 5.3, which includes the new story, a raid, dungeons and boss fights will be released. However, the .3 patches are special because they bring the story of an expansion towards completion and initiate a new story.

In addition to the new content, the MMORPG significantly adjusts the entry for new players. With the patch, the free trial will be expanded. The following will be free to use:

All jobs and classes up to level 60, including the Heavensward jobs Astrologian, Dark Knight and Machinist
6 playable races
All story and side quests up to patch 3.55 just before the addon Stormblood
Access to raids Bahamut, Crystal Tower, Nothing-Arch and Alexander
Access to all 49 dungeons of A Realm Reborn and Heavensward

That is a whole lot of content. Additionally, some old quests will be adjusted so that they do not negatively impact the gameplay flow and the entry experience.

Starting August 11, it is worth diving into Final Fantasy XIV.

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Pokémon GO: Hyperbonus 2020 – All Quests and Rewards of the Research

Patrick Freese 1. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the limited-time research for the Hyperbonus 2020 has started. We will show you all quests, rewards, and tips to easily complete the research.

What kind of research is this? In Pokémon GO, on the evening of July 31, the Dragon Week as the first part of the Hyperbonus 2020 started. For you, this means that some bonuses are now active. Different Pokémon spawn in the wild and also different monsters appear from eggs.

There is also a limited-time research, the completion of which rewards you with Kapuno. We will show you all the steps and rewards of the research here.

You can complete the research until the end of Dragon Week, on August 7.

Limited-Time Research with Kapuno – All Quests

This research consists of 5 steps, each with 3 quests. The rewards include experience points, balls, stardust, revives, TMs, and encounters with Pokémon.

Ultra Unlock Step 1

Task	Reward
Use 3x Power-Up on Pokémon	3x Hyper Potion
Land 5 good throws	500 XP
Catch 3 Dragon-type Pokémon	5x Pokéballs

Stage Reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 500 stardust, 1x Silver Nanab Berry, and an encounter with Dratini.

Ultra Unlock Step 2

Task	Reward
Evolve 3 Pokémon	3x Revives
Land 7 great throws	300 XP
Catch 5 Dragon-type Pokémon	7 Pokéballs

Stage Reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 500 stardust, 1x Silver Nanab Berry, and an encounter with Kindwurm.

Ultra Unlock Step 3

Task	Reward
Win a raid	1x Charged TM
Land a fantastic throw	1,000 XP
Catch 7 Dragon-type Pokémon	5 Ultra Balls

Stage Reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 1,000 stardust, 1x Silver Nanab Berry, and an encounter with Kapuno.

Ultra Unlock Step 4

Task	Reward
Defeat 3 Rocket Grunts	1x Dragon Scale
Land 3 fantastic throws	1,500 XP
Catch 9 different species of Pokémon	7 Ultra Balls

Stage Reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 1,000 stardust, 1x Silver Nanab Berry, and an encounter with Kokowei.

Ultra Unlock Step 5

Task	Reward
Already completed	2,500 XP
Already completed	2,500 XP
Already completed	2,500 XP

Stage Reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 1,000 stardust, 1x Silver Nanab Berry, and an encounter with Kapuno.

Tips for the Quests

Where can I find Dragon-type Pokémon? During Dragon Week, more Dragon-type Pokémon are now spawning in the wild. It’s best to activate the incense item as well. This will attract additional Pokémon. They may not be exclusively Dragon-types, but they will also help you with the catching quests.

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Landing fantastic throws: You will best hit these throws on Pokémon that have a large “target area”. Among the current spawns through incense, one of them is Mogelbaum. Dratini is also a good option for this task.

If you have a fidgety Pokémon in front of you, it’s best to use a Nanab Berry so that the monster stays still, allowing you to aim for a fantastic throw.

After Dragon Week, two more event weeks will start in Pokémon GO. These will offer you new spawns, raid bosses, shinies, and more.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – Location and offer on 31.07.

Julian Schröder 31. July 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2 today, on July 31, the mysterious merchant Xur stops by and brings his exotic goods. But where can you find him and what items does he sell? Here you will learn everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.

This is happening in Destiny 2: It is already known that the new autumn expansion Beyond Light will introduce Stasis Fallen into the game. But now we know that 3 more enemy races will soon have the new ice powers.

But until that happens and the story of Destiny 2 continues, we hope that the 10 biggest puzzles and most exciting stories will finally be solved soon.

In addition, an old exotic is currently proving that it can compete with the most famous boss killers: it is the exotic sniper rifle Queenbreaker.

Maybe Xur has it with him today?

All info about Xur on July 31, 2020 – PS4, PC, Xbox One, Google Stadia

Then Xur appears: As usual, the noodle face appears today at 7:00 PM on a planet of his choice. He will stay there until the next weekly reset on August 4 and sell his exotic goods to interested Guardians.

What does Xur have on offer? Which weapon does Xur have this weekend? And are his gear pieces worth it?

We visit the mysterious merchant and take a close look at his inventory.

Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend

Xur’s Position: You can find the noodle face this weekend in the EDZ in the area “Twisted Cove”.

Xur’s Inventory from July 31 to August 4 – All Exotics at a glance

Weapon: Telesto – Fusion rifle for 29 legendary shards

Titan: Unyielding Lion – Leg armor for 23 legendary shards

Mobility: +13
Resilience: +11
Recovery: +7
Discipline: +11
Intellect: +18
Strength: +2
Total: 62

Hunter: Aeon Swift – Gauntlets for 23 legendary shards

Mobility: +11
Resilience: +7
Recovery: +16
Discipline: +15
Intellect: +7
Strength: +10
Total: 66

Warlock: Ophidian Aspect – Gauntlets for 23 legendary shards

Mobility: +9
Resilience: +14
Recovery: +9
Discipline: +8
Intellect: +7
Strength: +14
Total: 61

Exotic Engram for 97 legendary shards

Five of Swords, the free challenge card to customize the Nightfall strike

Invitation of the Nine for 9 legendary shards, if not completed yet

A compact summary can be found at Nexxos Gaming regarding Xur’s location and inventory:

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Trials of Osiris from July 31 – August 4

Which map is active? Currently, the Trials of Osiris are being held on “Distant Shore”.

When do the Trials run? The Trials start today, on July 31 at 7:00 PM and end with the weekly reset on August 4 at 7:00 PM.

More info on the Trials of Osiris: Everything you need to know about the Trials has been summarized here for you.

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The Dragon Week is now running in Pokémon GO – Here’s what’s inside

Patrick Freese 31. July 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The Dragon Week started in Pokémon GO as Hyperbonus from the GO Fest 2020. Good news for you, because changes occurred with Shinys, spawns, eggs, and in raids.

What is this event about? The Dragon Week started on July 31, 2020, in Pokémon GO. This is part of the hyperbonus that trainers unlocked during the GO Fest 2020. You can expect events for 3 weeks now.

During the Dragon Week, these types will be the focus. The spawns in the wild, the contents of the eggs, raid battles, and a limited research will also be waiting for you.

The good thing is that every player can participate. You did not have to buy a ticket for the GO Fest to take part in the Dragon Week now.

The contents of the Dragon Week in Pokémon GO

When does it start? The kick-off is on July 31 at 10:00 PM German time. Changes, such as the new raid bosses, will only be visible on August 1 when raids take place again.

The event lasts for a week and ends on August 7 at 10:00 PM German time.

New spawns for you: In the wild, the Dragon Week shows its effects. The following Pokémon will appear more frequently:

Alolan Exeggutor
Seadra
Dratini
Gible
Swablu
Druddigon
Kaumalat

7-km-eggs: The selection in the 7-km-eggs looks similar. You can expect:

Seadra
Dratini
Gible
Swablu
Druddigon
Kaumalat
Latios

Raids: Presumably, the entire selection of raid bosses will change. What we know for sure is that Rayquaza celebrates its return in the 5-star raids. You can find this dragon Pokémon in legendary raids during the Dragon Week. Rayquaza can even be defeated quite easily by two players.

Timed research: In Pokémon GO, a timed research will be available for the Dragon Week. Complete it to catch two Kaumalat.

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Additionally, with a bit of luck, you can even encounter Shiny Kaumalat in all your encounters.

What happens in August? Niantic showed what spotlight hours and research breakthroughs await you in August.

Additionally, a compensation event for the GO Fest is starting, but not everyone can participate.

August will have many events where you can catch cool Pokémon or, with a bit of luck, even Shinys. Which one are you looking forward to the most? And will you take advantage of the Dragon Week now because maybe a Pokémon that you really need will spawn there? Let us know in the comments.

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MMORPG Lost Ark is starting Season 2 soon – So much content has been added since launch

Irina Moritz 31. July 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

On August 12, Season 2 of the MMORPG Lost Ark will launch. Many mechanics will change, and there will be new content. It is the biggest development in the game since the soft launch.

What’s coming with Season 2? August will be hot for the MMORPG Lost Ark. Season 2, which starts on August 12, is a sort of fresh start for the game. Not only will many new features be introduced for active players, but there will also be tutorials and an arena for beginners where they can learn about the various mechanics of Lost Ark.

New quests that continue the story of Lost Ark.
2 new classes will be released by the end of September: the Scouter and the Reaper Assassin
5 major Abyss Dungeons
Players will be able to build their own small towns on private islands
The many redundant currencies will be removed
The daily content will be reduced
NPC locations will be changed to make them more accessible and to reduce running around

In general, the game is expected not only to receive pure gameplay content but also to become more user-friendly and easier to navigate.

The biggest changes will come in the area of loot and armor upgrades. Here, the developers have listened to community feedback and want to make gear progress more enjoyable.

There will be additional options for gear upgrades
New sources for loot will be unlocked: Loot will now also drop from regular enemies in raids and dungeons, not just always from chests at the end
The upgrade material Akrasium will be completely removed and replaced with a new system
Costs for upgrades and rerolls of stats will be significantly lowered
The effects of gear upgrades will be more noticeable, and armor will have a direct impact on character builds

You can watch the official trailer for Season 2 here:

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Why is Season 2 special? Season 2 is a highlight for many active players because it is the developers’ response to the criticism of Lost Ark. Many changes, especially to the loot and upgrade system of weapons and armor, are based on player feedback and aim to improve the gaming experience.

It also seems that Season 2 is a kind of preparation for the Western release. The major revisions of the content aim to reduce the pay-to-win aspect of the game and lift the gender lock. Both features have been poorly received by Western players.

The Japanese players who recently participated in the first beta test will already receive the new version of Lost Ark. This gives hope that EU players will also get to kick off with the Season 2 version when the time comes.

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How has Lost Ark evolved? Since its soft launch at the end of 2018 in Korea, Lost Ark has developed significantly. As the only PC game, it has won a series of awards at the major Korean gaming fair G-Star and celebrated its release in Russia as well as the first successful beta in Japan.

The developers have also been able to keep up with updates. The game has received since its launch in Korea:

4 new classes: Holy Knight, Lance Master, Blade, and Demonic Assassin.
3 major continents Yorn, Peyton, and Rohendel, the large island Paprika, and Allegro, as well as numerous small islands in the western ocean
New main and side quests that continue the story of Lost Ark
New raids and dungeons, such as the Underwater Dungeon Gate of Paradise
New open-world bosses
A housing system where players can acquire their own island and develop it
New armor sets, fashion outfits, and a pet system
Diverse balance adjustments for PvE and PvP and comfort improvements
A battle royale island for PvP fans

The updates on the roadmap for Season 2 starting on August 12 will continue this list.

However, the developers are also unafraid to completely remove features and gameplay elements from their game because they believe they do not contribute to gameplay enjoyment. This includes, for example, weekly raids or labyrinth content, as they are too repetitive.

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When will Lost Ark come to us? In an interview, the developers from Smilegate stated that the global launch should follow after the launch in Japan. The Japanese version was initially scheduled for early 2020 but was postponed due to Corona.

When exactly European players can expect Lost Ark is not known, although Smilegate continues to emphasize that they are working on it.

MeinMMO author Irina Moritz believes that waiting for Lost Ark will be worth it.

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CoD Warzone: Cool Victory in Inferiority – Father Gives Tips, Son Cleans Up

Patrick Freese 31. July 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

This duo of father and son scores a cool 1v4 victory in Call of Duty: Warzone. This is how teamwork works in shooters – even if one has already been taken out.

Who are they? On the FatherSonGaming Twitch channel, the duo of father and son regularly plays games together. These can be various games like Call of Duty: Warzone, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Fortnite, or Destiny.

Recently, the players drew attention to themselves with a special moment in CoD: Warzone.

“1 against 4” clutch in Warzone – Here’s how it went

Here’s how it went: The son of the duo, Jason, found himself in a difficult 1v4 situation. There was a 3-man squad and a solo player as enemies. At the beginning of the shown clip, Jason was already taken out, but he was able to revive himself behind a rock and would soon prove how talented he is as a shooter player.

His father was right next to him in the room for assistance. Although he was already eliminated in the shown match, he gave his son tips. While Jason was reviving himself, the dad said, “Yes, he’s rushing you. I’m sure of it.” Then he added that his son should use the heartbeat sensor to locate enemies. This part is one of the best tactical items in CoD Warzone.

Then everything happened very quickly:

Jason heard shots to his right, aimed in that direction, and took down the first enemy
From his heartbeat sensor usage, he knew there were enemies on the left side as well
He saw two players on the left side, whom he easily took out
Now there was only the solo player left – Jason could dispose of him from safe cover behind a rock

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The special thing? Although his father Bill wasn’t in the game to support him, he helped with tips. After the win, he said, “Nice, finally. Oh my God. They looked at each other, that was perfect.”

It’s great when your own father or another family member cheers for you and is happy after a win.

Streams with father and son are popular and also appear on German-speaking Twitch. We interviewed a father-son duo about their Twitch stream and also inquired about shooters, the USK, and the age of the son.

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Rainbow Six: Team gave away an important victory because one is wearing the wrong skin

Benedict Grothaus 31. July 2020 Reading time 4 minutes

In the GSA League in Rainbow Six Siege, a newcomer team gave away a victory that could have brought them to the finals. The reason is that one of the players selected the wrong skin for their operator. This is against the rules.

Who is it about? FACT Gaming is one of the teams in the GSA League that was long considered a promising newcomer. However, their performance has clearly declined in recent times.

In the last match days, FACT has frequently lost and shown little of their former strength. Only one round stands out, in which they defeated the professionals from G2 Esports – but that didn’t feel “right” for FACT itself.

What happened? Now, on the 13th and thus penultimate match day of the GSA League, FACT Gaming faced the Austrian team WarKidz. After the first three rounds, it was already 3:0 for WarKidz.

After the fourth round, which the Austrians also won, there was a longer pause for a “rehost,” as it was called. However, after the break, it suddenly stood 5:0 for WarKidz, not the 4:0 as originally planned.

The reason for this is that the player KeTo from FACT selected the wrong skin for his operator Wamai. This violated the rules and automatically meant a round victory for WarKidz.

Why is the skin important? The rules of the GSA League have clear regulations for the skins (via OPLeague). Only certain skins for operators are allowed. This is because some cosmetics make it harder for operators to be recognized on certain maps and in some situations, they become almost unrecognizable due to their camouflage outfits.

FACT gives away an important match

That’s why the match was so important: FACT Gaming should have won this match because it would have been their only chance to make it into the top 4 of the rankings. Only these teams proceed to the finals.

In the top 4, FACT Gaming would then have had the chance to qualify for promotion to the Challenger League, the amateur league directly below the professionals. This spot is now secured for DIVIZON.

With the defeat, FACT has definitively eliminated their chance to reach the finals and the promotion. There is now no way for them to make it to 4th place.

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For WarKidz, on the other hand, the victory was equally important. For the Austrians, it means securing their place in their league. They no longer have to fight in the relegation matches. The colleagues from GameStar take a closer look at the match from WarKidz’s perspective.

Would FACT have won otherwise? The lost round was the second to last before the sides switched, and FACT actually won the last one for a 5:1. This means that without the given round, a 4:2 would have been possible.

A 4:2 is considered a score in Rainbow Six that leaves everything possible for the side switch. FACT would have therefore had much better chances to win. With a 5:1, it is almost impossible, as the opponents only need one point for a draw or two points for a win.

However, the WarKidz guys showed great strength, especially through the new player Daya. He already pulled off an ace against the favorites G2 in the previous match day, something that even the opponents found “delicious”.

Daya was previously a player for FACT and switched to WarKidz a few weeks ago. His individual strength seems to be a reason for both teams’ strong performances.

You can watch the full match in the embedded Twitch video at 04:39:50 or on the official German YouTube channel of Rainbow Six Siege:

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Action-packed 13th match day in the GSA League

This is how the match day went: The match on this day was likely the most important one in the league for both WarKidz and FACT. However, there were also interesting results from the other teams:

Turtle eSport 7:1 mYinsanity
DIVIZON 4:7 G2 Esports
Rogue 5:7 Team Secret
FACT Gaming 1:7 WarKidz

Especially in the match Rogue against Team Secret, things got heated. Just as important for FACT Gaming, the victories were crucial for Rogue to avoid the risk of dropping out of the top 4. This has now been resolved, but it caused a lot of excitement, especially since the Secret player Prano quickly decided a round that Rogue almost certainly had – something that could have gotten other players a kick:

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All information, announcements, and streaming plans for the large German-speaking GSA League.

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What’s next? The upcoming 14th match day is the last regular match day of the GSA League. After that, the playoffs will start, where the top 4 teams will compete for up to €10,000 in prize money.

However, not much will change in the standings on the last match day. For the top teams, it’s only about the “seeding,” meaning the placement they will have at the start of the final matches and the opponent they will face. The top four spots are secure; no one can rise or fall based on points.

GameStar and MeinMMO are media partners for this year’s league for Rainbow Six: Siege in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. We will regularly report on our websites and channels about the league, matches, and teams in the coming weeks and months.

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LoL: Casters risk their “damn job” to prevent a deal

Schuhmann 31. July 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

In League of Legends, there were protests from the moderators and casters of the EU professional league LEC. They spoke out against a deal the league made with the megacity project NEOM. They were willing to risk their jobs for it, says Indiana “Froskurinn” Black (29).

This was the uproar: On Twitter, the LEC announced on July 29 that it had secured a new main sponsor with the Saudi Arabian project NEOM. It is a great project with many wonderful benefits, and the deal helps the league to be future-proof.

The mega-city project NEOM is said to cover an area the size of Belgium and cost around 500 billion US dollars. It is meant to become a mecca for e-sports, among other things.

Within a short time, massive resistance formed in the LoL community against the deal. Especially the casters and hosts of the league, the people you see on air, vehemently opposed the partnership on social media.

This was a deal that apparently no one wanted to be associated with. Because the project is suspected of violating human rights.

https://twitter.com/Froskurinn/status/1288441863540703232

Froskurinn is a popular commentator for the LEC. She was very disappointed with the deal.

Only 14 hours after the LEC announced the deal, she canceled it. The resistance was too great, as they admitted: A “rift in the community” had formed.

They tweet just so they don’t have to do anything

Here’s how it continued: After the decision, the topic was widely discussed. In the podcast “Crackdown,” Duncan “Thorin” Shield said that the host Froskurinn had only expressed her protest on Twitter so that she “doesn’t have to do anything else.”

Thorin is considered a controversial figure in the LoL community, repeatedly known for provocative theses.

https://twitter.com/Froskurinn/status/1288974575779422208

Froskurinn reacted angrily to the accusation.

Caster outraged by accusation

Thorin’s statement prompted Indiana “Froskurinn” Black to respond: She was very disappointed with the podcast, which had attacked her integrity and principles.

She wants to make it clear now: The commentators and hosts had refused to go on air until the deal was rescinded. They had done much more than just post on Twitter:

“I put my damn job on the line.”
Froskurinn

LEC staff threatened Riot Games with strike

Well-known LEC faces supported this statement from Froskurinn:

Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere said: Froskurinn is always the first to give everything for the right cause and risk it. They told Riot that they would refuse to make the show until the deal was withdrawn.

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Travis “Quickshot” Henry said he was proud of how everyone behaved. The team had not just posted on social media and then stood up and walked away, but they had loudly expressed their concerns and were willing to cancel the show over the weekend.

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Here’s what’s behind it: The LEC’s deal with NEOM has failed due to the resistance from its own employees. That much can be said.

Riot Games apparently underestimated the determination of the casters and how much they feel connected to their product and want to determine what the LEC stands for and what it does not.

The hosts and commentators are, after all, the figureheads of the league. Some of them comment on large accounts on social media: Belgian Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere has 685,000 followers on Twitter. That is quite substantial.

The LEC is aware of the impact of its figureheads. In three clips at the start of the new LoL season in the LEC, they released some hilarious ads featuring league stars, the players, but also their own hosts:

The EU League of LoL released 3 brilliant video clips for the start – Watch them here

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Destiny 2: An Exotic Tip Lies in Your Vault – Perfect for Boss Kills

Philipp Hansen 31. July 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

Players of Destiny 2 notice that they have long overlooked an Exotic that can stand up to the known boss killers and is ideal for raid beginners.

This is the exotic insider tip: Linear fusion rifles are not particularly popular among the majority of Guardians, and the exotic examples are gathering dust in the vault. But did you know that the Exotic Queenbreaker can compete with the big boss killers like the Whisper of the Worm?

Anyone reading this with surprise reacts just like reddit user LiberalDestroyed. At first, he was skeptical, but his data proves that the two ranged weapons deliver a close contest, and Queenbreaker has significant advantages that many have overlooked for a long time.

Exotic Duel: Whisper of the Worm vs. Queenbreaker

Why compare with the Whisper? For a long time, sniper rifles, especially Izanagi’s Burden and the Whisper, were the pinnacle in endgame activities like raids. From a safe distance, even the strongest bosses could be brought to their knees.

A nerf weakened the most powerful snipers and created a kind of power vacuum – from which, for example, Xenophage emerged. But the Whisper is still one of the most popular and best weapons used in boss fights. Every other ranged weapon must therefore contend with this sniper rifle.

Here’s how both exotics perform in the test: The Whisper theoretically does not need to reload and has (with the exotic catalyst) a permanent damage buff. Each shot deals about 550,000 damage, which corresponds to approximately 23,000 DPS.

Queenbreaker achieves a maximum damage of 515,000, with about 17,500 DPS. No perk takes care of reloading for you or increases the damage. The last buff for linear fusion rifles was in December 2019 – quite a while ago.

How strong is the Whisper really? The dominance of the Whisper mainly exists on paper – the values are only theoretical and ideally so high.

Even a miss with the Whisper is fatal, and the numbers no longer add up:

Your hit streak is over – you will have to reload yourself painstakingly
You must activate the buff “Whisper Breath” again – which takes almost 2 seconds during which no shots are fired or anything else happens
Therefore, the DPS value collapses

And let’s be honest, with a wriggling raid boss, 5 teammates shouting commands, and the desire to take down the enemy in a phase, pressure builds, and we miss our shots.

The feel-good weapon is ideal for raid beginners

That’s why Queenbreaker is so strong now: In contrast, you can hardly miss with Queenbreaker thanks to its absurdly high aim-assist. For this reason, aim assistance has been adjusted repeatedly – sometimes Bungie made it even higher, then lowered it a bit, only to raise it again.

However, even with missed shots, this hardly affects the DPS value or maximum damage. And especially in raid phases where the Guardians have to switch platforms or sides, the weapon is advantageous since it is almost immediately ready to fire due to “Fixer Pull”.

Queenbreaker therefore falls in the same category as Xenophage; both are relaxed DPS weapons that take a large part of the load off the Guardians’ shoulders.

Did you have this insider tip for all ranged fights on your radar? Queenbreaker is ideal for anyone who has not participated in raids often yet and is a good alternative for all bosses you cannot handle with the powerful swords of Season 11.

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Fortnite: Here are the 5 strongest weapons from Season 3 – according to DPS

Eilyn Rapp 31. July 2020 Reading time 4 minutes

In Fortnite there are many weapons to choose from. But when it comes to the amount of damage per second, 5 weapons in Season 3 are clearly the leaders. We will show you which ones they are.

What is meant by DPS? DPS (Damage per Second) shows how much damage a single weapon can inflict per second when used. This can make a fast weapon, which does less damage per shot, a deadly gun when used correctly.

The best weapons for quick kills

Which weapons deal a lot of damage quickly? MeinMMO presents the 5 strongest weapons from Season 3 Chapter 2 when it comes to inflicting as much damage as possible in the shortest time. Weapons that eliminate an opponent with just one headshot are excluded here.

We start with the “weakest” weapon in this category and then work our way up to the strongest DPS weapon.

Place 5: The Legendary Pistol

The pistol may not initially seem to fit into this category, as unlike its counterparts, the weapon is not automatic and the player must press the button again for each shot.

But those who have quick tactics down and shoot rapidly can deal 29 damage per shot and thus reach 197.75 damage per second. This could almost eliminate an opponent with full health and shields in one second.

Place 4: The Scar Assault Rifle

The Scar Assault Rifle must not be missing from any list because it is no coincidence that it is regarded by players as one of the best weapons in Fortnite. Here too, the Scar impresses with its DPS, even though it is not the strongest in this category.

The assault rifle deals 36 damage per shot in its legendary version. So if you hit every shot, you reach 198 damage per second. Here too, you could kill an opponent with full health in almost one second.

Place 3: The Tactical Submachine Gun (Common)

This small, compact weapon is not only fast when it comes to direct attacks – it allows players to break into boxes where enemies are hiding through its fast rate of fire. To do this, you simply shoot wildly against the wall and press against it until the opponent can’t counter with built walls fast enough.

The submachine gun certainly provides for quick kills. While it only does 17 damage per shot, if all hits land, it reaches 204 damage per second. Thus, you take out an opponent with full health and shield in one second.

Place 2: Jules’ Drum Gun

The drum gun itself is already a weapon that shoots extremely quickly, but this is additionally the mythical version in the game. Mythical weapons are not easy to obtain, as they can only be found in specific locations and you have to defeat a mini-boss to get them.

For 2nd place in this category, the fight should be worth it. The weapon only deals 24 damage per shot, but if you hit well, you can reach 204 damage per second. So you can easily eliminate any opponent in seconds.

Place 1: The “Rapid Fire” SMG

Now we come to the strongest weapon that impresses with its DPS. The fast submachine gun was introduced in Season 9, but back then it was known as Burst SMG. In Season 2 Chapter 2, the weapon returned revamped and is now an automatic weapon.

This change now makes it the strongest weapon when it comes to eliminating opponents as quickly as possible. Per shot, the submachine gun only does 15 damage, but per second it reaches a whopping 255 damage. This takes out any opponent, regardless of how many health points and shields they have.

All of these 5 weapons lead in the category of “damage per second”, and anyone who wants to eliminate opponents quickly should always carry one of these in their inventory. When it comes to which weapon is generally your favorite, you have a clear favorite that is suitable for both distance and close combat.

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Politician cannot ban US Army from Twitch, has a new territory problem

Schuhmann 31. July 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

The young congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is considered a self-proclaimed LoL player and a hope for the Democratic Party in the USA. She now wanted to ban the US Army from using the streaming platform Twitch. However, her initiative failed due to resistance from her own party.

This is AOC: The US politician Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez is known in the USA as “AOC”, similar to how Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is known in Germany as “AKK”, otherwise the two politicians have little in common.

AOC is 30 years old and gained attention in 2018 when she won the nomination for her district in New York against an experienced party colleague and later also won the election. She became the youngest woman ever to enter Congress.

AOC is a self-proclaimed LoL player and is happy when she reaches the “Silver” rank. Now she has also professionally engaged with the topic of “Gaming”.

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An important US politician who plays LoL: This pleases the internet.

The US Army should no longer recruit on Twitch

This was her proposal: AOC wanted to ensure that the US Army could no longer stream on Twitch. She said that Twitch is full of boys aged 12 and 13, and military service is too serious to be portrayed as a game.

The US Army and the Navy are accused of allowing young soldiers to play games like CoD Warzone on Twitch to appear hip and trendy, thereby enticing young gamers to enlist in military service and ultimately recruit them more easily.

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The video shows AOC at work: “War is not a game.”

There were controversies about the Army banning critical viewers in the Twitch chat and allegedly violating the Constitution.

The controversies became so loud and strong, that the US Army withdrew from Twitch for the time being.

AOC wanted to formalize this and prohibit the Pentagon from allocating money for recruiting through Twitch.

Own party members prevent Twitch ban for the US Army

This is how it ended: Although the Democratic Party holds the majority in Congress, AOC’s proposal failed. Even 103 members of her own party opposed the proposal.

One of her party colleagues, Pete Visclosky, even became the main opponent of her initiative. He argued:

They wanted to appeal to as broad a spectrum of people as possible for the US Army to encourage young Americans to serve in the military for their country.
Recruitment has always had violations, and recruits were given false promises. These violations were then penalized – there are clear regulations for that.
The Twitch channel is for ages 18 and over.
Once such rights are restricted, it is difficult to get them back.
Although he finds media reports about the US Army’s e-sports team concerning, he must still reject the initiative.

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Try explaining to congress members what Twitch is

This is how she sees her defeat: AOC hints on Twitter how difficult it is to explain to congress members what Twitch is. If politics does not respond adequately to advancing technology, there will be no way to protect people, she said.

AOC apparently believes that Congress has difficulty keeping up with technological progress.

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We experience this phenomenon in Germany as well. It became clear when Chancellor Angela Merkel said: “The internet is uncharted territory for all of us.” That was in 2013: The statement caused mockery.

For many Germans who had already arrived online, it showed that politics was lagging behind the reality of many lives (via tagesspiegel).

The topic “The Army recruits gamers” also occupied the German gaming and media world in 2018. The Bundeswehr had a booth at Gamescom and addressed young gamers with offensively worded posters. For example, it said “Multiplayer at its best”:

“More open world isn’t possible” – Bundeswehr aggressively recruits at Gamescom

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WoW Classic: The biggest event is already over after just one day

Cortyn 31. July 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

Gathering resources for Ahn’Qiraj was a huge event in World of Warcraft. In Classic, the fun was short-lived – sometimes even less than 24 hours.

The opening of the Ahn’Qiraj raid is arguably the largest and most well-known event in World of Warcraft Classic. Thousands of players work together on their respective realms to advance the war effort, gather donations, and then strike the gong that opens the gate. An effort that typically takes weeks. However, the initial steps of this event were completed in no time – on the very first day.

What happened? Last Wednesday, the big event surrounding Ahn’Qiraj started in WoW Classic. Every realm needs to gather tens of thousands of resources to initiate the opening of the gates. This is a task that usually takes several weeks, thus giving all players an opportunity to participate. After all, there are many reputation points to gain with the various factions of Horde and Alliance.

But in Classic, the excitement was over quickly. The realm Sulfuras had gathered all necessary resources in just 14 hours and was able to complete the first phase of the event. The guild <GRIZZLY FROM REDDIT> alone contributed nearly 98% of the resources and had collected them beforehand.

On other realms, it’s similar; in many cases, the war efforts have already been completed.

Big guilds did most of the work

Why was it so fast? The war efforts and especially the gathering of resources were so quick mainly for two reasons.

More efficiency: Players are generally more efficient now than they were back in the Vanilla days. Large guilds had gathered most resources before the event began and could hand them in right at the start.
More players: A Classic realm hosts more players than a realm did during the Vanilla days. With the increased player count, there are also more people to gather resources and submit them.

The resources were mainly stored in mailboxes – they wouldn’t fit in the usual character banks.

Thus, the event met expectations, that it would be over super quickly.

What’s next? The event is still ongoing, but preparations for the next steps are already underway. The guild <APES> was even able to complete the necessary step of farming Scarab Lord fragments within 23 hours. This is part of the quest line to later strike the gong and finally open the gates of Ahn’Qiraj.

The event will likely be fully completed only next week, as the necessary quest item can be obtained from one of the older raids.

If you want to be there for the actual opening, you’d better hurry. Because with a little bad luck, Blizzard might exclude you from it…

Did you also donate resources? Or was the fun gone way too quickly on your realm?

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Call of Duty Warzone: Sniper Record? Player kills from nearly 2.5 kilometers

Sven Galitzki 31. July 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

In Call of Duty: Warzone a sniper achieved an extreme distance kill – at almost 2,500 meters. For this, he is massively celebrated by the community.

What is going on with CoD Warzone? The upcoming Start of Season 5 is currently on everyone’s lips, but not only information about the new season is very popular in the community. For almost a week, a special sniper kill has been making waves on Reddit, bringing excitement and compliments. The accompanying video on Reddit has now garnered over 15,400 upvotes.

By the way, at the start of Season 5, the first trailer has now been released: CoD MW, Warzone: Start date of Season 5 announced, trailer shows new operators

What is the story behind the sniper kill? The CoD community on Reddit loves clips that capture special performances on the battlefield. Recently, the Redditor Anotherlevel34 posted just such a clip.

At an impressive distance of 2,459 meters, he achieved not just a spectacular kill with a sniper rifle – he also landed a headshot and recorded the entire thing on video. Here you can watch it:

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Here you can see another spectacular long-range kill with the crossbow: CoD MW: Player achieves remarkable distance kill at almost 500 meters – With crossbow

Do you enjoy playing as a sniper? If you generally enjoy being a sniper or want to try such a long-range shot yourself, we have compiled some tips for you:

What is special about the kill? The special thing about it is the extreme distance to the opponent. At that range, he can only be spotted as a pixel, but is marked by an ally. Additionally, there’s the ballistic trajectory of the projectile. The shooter must know his weapon inside and out and lead appropriately. This is anything but easy, especially at such a distance.

Accordingly, the comments clearly show that hardly anyone has seen a kill over such a distance, let alone accomplished one. Some didn’t even know that kills at such distances are possible at all.

How was it measured? The ping system was used here. Since a shot was fired from a prominent point to another, namely from the prison to the control tower on the airport premises, the whole thing can be easily verified.

Is this a sniper record? Many say they have never seen or heard of such a long kill. Some even speak of a record.

However, there are also reports of kills that are said to have occurred at more than 2,800 meters. But most of them are disputed (as they are edited or not verifiable) or suspected to have been accomplished with the help of an aimbot. Therefore, this is hard to assess and cannot be said with certainty.

But whether it’s a new record or not – the distance kill by Anotherlevel34 is certainly a phenomenal feat. But what about you? What was your farthest kill? Have you seen verified kills over longer distances?

By the way, if you are into sniper rifles, Season 5 could be a feast for you. Two new snipers might come: CoD MW & Warzone show 2 new weapons of Season 5 – And 2 more could come

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After 39 Days of Silence: shroud shows a mysterious video with Valorant scenes

Benedict Grothaus 31. July 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The famous streamer shroud has made his first appearance since the Mixer shutdown. In his latest tweet, however, he only shows a strange, brief clip featuring scenes from the tactical shooter Valorant. What is shroud trying to tell us?

This is the clip: The short video shows the loading of a weapon, starting from the trigger being pulled. The camera then pans over the barrel of the weapon to the muzzle from which a bullet flies. Then the video ends.

While the shot is focused on the barrel, brief scenes from Valorant appear there. Specifically, Omen is shown, one of the agents from Valorant and one that shroud has played frequently. He is apparently being shot at with an Operator, one of the sniper rifles in the game.

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The weapon itself does not come from Valorant, but rather from another shooter. The model apparently is an M4. This is a popular weapon in the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and also in Escape from Tarkov. Both are games that shroud has shown in his streams before.

Is the shooter star returning to Twitch?

This could mean the video: Many fans are speculating about what shroud wants to convey with the video. After all, it is the first time he has been heard from since the closure of Twitch competitor Mixer on June 22. Since then, he has kept a low profile.

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The confusion among other Twitter users reacting to the clip is significant. Nobody really knows what to make of it. Some of his fans are looking for details in the video and hidden messages. The most common theory is that shroud will soon be streaming again.

Since the details shown are content from games that shroud has previously displayed, it is quite possible that he is teasing his return. The platform, however, remains open.

What are the chances for Twitch? Shroud had previously dissolved his contracts along with streaming colleague Ninja and would now theoretically be free for Twitch. There, shroud’s channel still has over 7 million followers. This would be quite a good starting point.

According to older rumors, shroud was supposed to plan a new streaming service along with Ninja and Dr Disrespect: Brime. This was supposed to be operated by the music streaming service Spotify. However, former Mixer colleague Ninja has already made it quite clear that nothing will come of Brime .

The other alternatives for shroud would be YouTube and Facebook. However, shroud has previously rejected a deal with Facebook, and it would be strange if he were to change his mind now. Presumably, more clarity will come in the coming days.

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Large superhero MMO gets new major content in 2020

Andreas Bertits 31. July 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The superhero MMORPG DC Universe Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) has been running for almost 10 years. And even now, really good content is still being released. A comprehensive update around Wonder Woman has been released.

What is this new content? With Episode 38: Wonderverse, a comprehensive update for the superhero MMORPG DC Universe Online (DCUO) was released on July 30 for all platforms – PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

In the new story, 5 versions of the well-known superhero Wonder Woman come together:

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Flashpoint Wonder Woman
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DC Bombshells Wonder Woman
Red Son Wonder Woman

They not only look different but also have slightly different powers. The heroines take on the fight against the “New Gods of Apokolips,” led by DC’s arch-villain Darkseid. He is trying to recover the fragments of the destroyed Source Wall to gain more power.

On the other hand, you need to find the pieces to rebuild the wall, as it represents a boundary between the different universes, which are now overlapping – hence the appearance of several versions of Wonder Woman.

This time, you explore a large open area. The new map almost resembles an open world. There you encounter many enemies, including powerful boss monsters. Additionally, you will find new items such as artifacts inspired by Greek mythology.

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In the new episode of DC Universe Online, several versions of Wonder Woman fight together.

An still interesting MMORPG

How is the MMO doing at the moment? DC Universe Online has a loyal fanbase. Steamcharts shows, however, that with 902 concurrent players at peak over the last 30 days, it is not very large. But the online game can also be played through its own launcher and on consoles, which is why the numbers are not really representative.

The ratings on Steam are “Mostly Positive” at 79%. The gameplay is praised, but the payment model is criticized.

Duskshadows writes on Steam: “Superpowers, flying, heat vision. The graphics are okay, although somewhat outdated. The voice acting is amazing!”
CatalystGamer18 says: “The game is really good, and I hope more people play it. I believe that DCUO has such an extensive story that I can play it forever.”
Brad McLeod is not so enthusiastic: “I remember when it was still operated by Sony Online Entertainment. It was a lot of fun back then. Now they are just squeezing money out of you, and it’s only a shadow of its former self. It was fun to play a superhero, now it’s only fun if you are Bruce Wayne. The paywall is too high and ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
MiTo… explains: “The game had the potential to be a masterpiece. But thanks to Daybreak, it is now pay-to-win.”

DC Universe Online is still basically a good superhero MMORPG, as long as you don’t let the payment model ruin your fun.

Do you want to know which other MMORPGs you can really enjoy on PS4 and Xbox One? Then read the MeinMMO article “The 7 Best MMORPGs on PS4 & Xbox One that you can play in 2020“.

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