WoW Shadowlands: How good will the new weekly reward chest be?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The new reward chest from WoW: Shadowlands is going to be quite cool. You can unlock up to 9 options in World of Warcraft and choose from them.

With the upcoming expansion Shadowlands, the reward system of World of Warcraft is going to change significantly. Especially the frustrating reward chest at the end of the week will be revised and receive some really cool new features. A first concept of the new chest has now surfaced and sparked discussions.

What has been the problem so far? Currently, players in World of Warcraft receive a reward chest at the beginning of a new week. This contains a random piece of equipment. The item level of the reward can be influenced, for example, by harder dungeons, but not the armor type. If you’re unlucky, you can get the same item for the same slot multiple times in a row while other slots are still filled with poor items. This caused a lot of frustration during Battle for Azeroth and was also one of our 3 most annoying things that you won’t have to experience in Shadowlands anymore.

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This is what the “Vault” looks like, the interface of the new reward chest.

More options for everyone

This is how it will be in Shadowlands: There will once again be a weekly reward chest in Shadowlands. This chest will also grant only a single item, but players can choose from a range of items – at least if they meet the necessary requirements.

Each week, 9 activities can be completed. When you complete a task, there is an additional item to choose from in the following week. Currently, there are the following 9 options in the beta:

  • Raids:
    • Defeat 3 raid bosses.
    • Defeat 7 raid bosses.
    • Defeat 10 raid bosses.
  • Mythic Dungeons:
    • Complete one mythic dungeon.
    • Complete 5 mythic dungeons.
    • Complete 15 mythic dungeons.
  • PvP:
    • Earn 100 conquest points.
    • Earn 150 conquest points.
    • Earn 250 conquest points.

For each completed task, you will be presented with an additional item to choose from at the beginning of the next week. However, you can only select one from this list.

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When you complete a task, the interface shows that it has been fulfilled.

The offered items vary in their item level, depending on your performance and type:

  • Raids: The difficulty of the raid (LFR, Normal, Heroic, Mythic) determines the item level.
  • Mythic Dungeons: The item level is based on the highest keystones you’ve completed this week.
  • PvP: The reward is based on your highest rating achieved in rated PvP.
Speaking of rewards – some of them will soon be unavailable in WoW!

Shadowlands reduces randomness in the chest

What do the players think? A large portion of the players seems to be quite satisfied with the chest in the WoW subreddit. Being able to unlock more options is, in the opinion of many, a good way to take a bit of RNG out of the chest and create incentives to play more content.

However, there is also a point of criticism. Some believe that players might feel compelled to play all content to unlock all 9 options. Therefore, some see the unlocks as too harsh and wish for changes. However, this is being actively bombarded with memes, such as this image that reduces the requirements to a silly minimum:

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Please keep in mind that the figures and values are currently based on beta numbers, which may change before the release of Shadowlands.

Cortyn says: Honestly, I am quite excited about the new concept. I like the idea that everyone gets an item at the end of the week and that the selection of these items can be improved through various content. This means that the RNG component is not completely eliminated but can be mitigated by having larger options. A pretty good system that will probably make me run a few more dungeons per week.

But what do you think?

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Twitch bans one of the best CS:GO players in the world – He only mocks now

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The streaming service Twitch has banned the legendary CS:GO pro Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev. He is considered to be the probably best player in Counterstrike: Global Offensive of all time. He has only scorn left for his third Twitch ban within a year.

This is s1mple: The 22-year-old Ukrainian is a CS:GO pro for Natus Vincere. He is regarded as one of the best players in “CS:GO” history and as an icon in esports. It is really only a question whether he is the best or if the Frenchman Zyw0o is.

If he is not on tour with Natus Vincere so hard that he forgets space and time, s1mple streams shooters like CS:GO, Valorant, or Call of Duty on Twitch. He streams relatively rarely, but when he is live, about 24,000 people watch him. They want to learn some tricks from him.

However, his career on Twitch is rather mixed.

Ukrainian feels misunderstood by Twitch

This is his story with Twitch: s1mple has already been temporarily banned twice by Twitch:

  • In August 2019 he allegedly made hateful remarks. He said he was just teasing a friend. This alleged hateful comment was neither meant that way nor taken that way. The ban is ridiculous.
  •  In November 2019, Twitch again told him, he had violated the rules and would therefore be banned. He had used a swear word in Russian that he found “normal,” but which was considered hateful by Twitch. s1mple reacted to the fact that they at Twitch do not understand: a word can have different meanings in different contexts.

s1mple apparently feels: Twitch does not understand the nuances of the Russian language, nor those of Ukrainian culture. He felt unfairly punished.

What particularly annoyed s1mple, is that during his Twitch ban, fraudulent channels appeared, posing as “s1mple,” holding giveaways in his name, and scamming viewers.

With fake, fraudulent accounts, scammers went live in early 2020 and posed as shroud and s1mple. Both CS:GO stars were not visible on Twitch at the time, but the fake accounts reached the top of the CS:GO category on Twitch.

top 2 viewed cs:go channels are scams and twitch isnt doing anything about it from r/LivestreamFail

How s1mple now reacts to the ban: s1mple has now been banned by Twitch for the third time within a year. He does not know the reasons this time.

s1mple responded with a tweet:

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s1mple mimics Dr Disrespect but is a bit meaner.

In the tweet, s1mple clearly refers to Dr Disrespect and mimics his tweet about his ban. At the end of June.

No reason for the ban was given to him. While he enjoys the suspension, fans should enjoy his other streams with the great giveaways, where everyone can win easily.

With this, s1mple is referring to the scammers. It seems clear: s1mple can no longer take Twitch seriously at the moment.

Alongside s1mple, the Russian Danylo “Zeus” Teslenko was also banned by Twitch for the third time. He was formerly s1mple’s teammate and apparently has similar problems with Twitch’s rules as s1mple.

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He is taking legal action against Valve.

CS:GO players not only frequently argue with Twitch but also with Valve. One player has a particularly juicy grievance against Valve: The Finnish player Elias “Jamppi” Olkkonnen believes Valve has sabotaged his professional career in CS:GO. Therefore, he wanted to sue them:

CS:GO player sues Valve for €266,000, but unfortunately the wrong Valve

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Riot and many players have different ideas about what Valorant is – And it bangs

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

For Valorant, the new agent Killjoy has been announced. However, she is causing discussions because her abilities primarily target damage. In the meantime, Riot Games has spoken up and explained what many players overlook about her and the shooter in general.

What happened? The 12th agent of Valorant is named Killjoy and is an engineer from Germany. She was leaked ahead of time and has now been officially introduced. Killjoy’s skills have encountered criticism in the community because her kit is almost entirely geared towards causing damage:

  • She has multiple turrets that automatically deal damage when enemies come close to them.
  • Additionally, she uses a grenade that inflicts damage to all opponents.
  • She does not have any defensive abilities or walls to block paths.

Moreover, some fear that the fun of fighting against her will be lost because her turrets operate automatically.

Why is this a problem? Valorant stands between the games Overwatch and CS:GO. Riot aims to create a shooter that focuses on firearms, thus competing with CS:GO. The abilities are intended only as tools, not as the primary source of damage. Many players also desire this.

On the other hand, some believe that the abilities play a (too) significant role and see the game more as a kind of hero shooter like Overwatch.

This discussion has been ongoing since the announcement of Valorant and continues to flare up on reddit or other social media platforms.

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The trailer for Killjoy and her turrets – Here too, some players have expressed concerns about the abilities in the comments.

Are abilities in Valorant such a problem? In the meantime, Ryan ‘Morello’ Scott, the Character Design Lead at Riot Games, has also voiced his opinion.

He understands the concerns, but strongly disagrees with them. According to him, while the abilities are useful, a large portion of kills ultimately results from weapon handling. Abilities are rather used to control areas of the map or to put pressure on opponents.

More than 90% of kills are executed with weapons

What exactly does Morello say? According to the developer, the abilities of the new agent, as well as old characters, are mainly aimed at putting opponents under pressure.

Abilities should only lead to the deaths of other players when they do not handle them properly:

With abilities that deal damage, it’s about creating threat or pressure – kills are what happens when you cannot deal with the ability (because the opponent cleverly uses it for a checkmate) or do not want to deal with it (when you make the wrong decision).

Furthermore, they allow you to control specific areas and angles of the map.

Things like the Boom Bots or grenades from Raze should support combat with weapons. When we develop abilities (including those of Killjoy), that is always our goal.

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The developer is also bothered by the comparison with Overwatch, where abilities actually lead to player deaths. Riot sees them in a position where they assist in killing players rather than serve as a primary damage source.

Morello also emphasizes this with a statistic that states 90% of kills are executed with weapons (via Twitter). He expects that nothing will change with Killjoy since the developers have known her for 4 years and have been planning with her since then.

Is Killjoy an easier agent? Additional criticism from players concerns the difficulty of the new agent. Killjoy seems easier at first glance because she just needs to “deploy” her turrets, and they then automatically do their job.

Morello has also commented on this:

The [idea that Killjoy is supposed to be easier] only comes from the fact that you associate skill with mechanics. However, it will be a mix. Gunplay is the area where skill is utilized the most. We have both; some agents will be more strategic, while others have a complex sweatlord gameplay [mechanics for people who want to push their limits].

“Competitive” is not automatically a synonym for “higher difficulty” here. Many things that are harder raise the skill floor [the level to be effective with the agent] but not the skill ceiling [the maximum potential of an agent].

Learning everything is hard work, but once players have improved, it doesn’t make any difference in mastery.

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What does this mean for the future of Valorant? Future agents of Valorant will likely continue to receive abilities designed for damage. Moreover, abilities can also lead to the deaths of opponents repeatedly.

However, the fundamental idea, according to Riot Games, is that they will always take on a supportive role. Gunplay and weapon handling should always play a significant role.

If you want to prove your skill in Valorant, you will soon be able to do so. Because there are some improvements to the ranked system that are coming with Act 2.

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10 exciting stories and mysteries that Destiny 2 must still solve

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 9 minutes

In Destiny 2, Guardians can not only shoot, but also experience exciting stories. However, many of the greatest mysteries have remained unanswered for players for years.

The Destiny universe has been taking Guardians into a world where futuristic sci-fi and mysterious fantasy settings collide for 6 years. As expected from a live-service game, the game world has constantly evolved, enticing players with interesting stories, quests, and characters – and, of course, weapons or armor.

However, many of the interesting stories have yet to be fully told, and the solutions to many puzzles still linger in the dark. In November, the next major Destiny chapter Beyond Light begins, and we hope that some of the loose story ends will finally converge into a coherent narrative.

MeinMMO takes a look at 10 exciting stories that need to be continued and assesses how likely it is that we will see resolutions soon.

Which story questions Guardians had at the launch of Destiny 2 and which of those remain unanswered to this day can be read here:

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10. An Exo Lady Has No Time

This story is about: The Exo Stranger is probably one of the best-known NPCs from Destiny, yet she has one of the shortest screen times. She appeared surprisingly in Destiny 1, threw at the player, “I don’t even have time to explain why I don’t have time to explain,” and shortly thereafter vanished without a trace since then.

As Destiny 2 progressed, we learned that the Stranger is Ana Bray’s sister – the Hunter herself has become one of the most important characters in the game. Both are connected with Rasputin, the legendary Deepstone Crypt, and the Bray dynasty of researchers. This company created the engrams and the Exos (race).

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The Exo Stranger and her Non-Ghost on Europa

Is the resolution coming soon? It has been confirmed that the Exo Stranger plays a significant role in the new autumn DLC. In trailers and promotional material (via YouTube), she prominently appears in Europa, the DLC location. Finally, we will learn more about one of the puzzles that has occupied Guardians for 6 years.

Even the Destiny lead has hinted at it and provided some interesting clues about the Stranger and her Non-Ghost. Additionally, the next raid will finally take us into the Deepstone Crypt, where we will learn even more about Exos.

9. An Old Scoundrel is Being Pursued by Darkness

This story is about: The Drifter is one of the oldest characters from Destiny, yet we know little about this shady fellow. He encountered a form of darkness and allows Guardians to experiment with it in Gambit. He is also involved in the stories of the Ace of Spades and the Last Word.

A shadow of Yor confronted the Drifter impressively, but he managed to escape through the darkness. The relationship between the Gambit’s master and the darkness and why he is being hunted remains unclear.

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A shadow of Yor aims at the Drifter

Is the resolution coming soon? The Drifter has made his way to Europa and is waiting for players in Beyond Light. Interestingly, he is traveling without his mysterious Gambit attachment this time.

However, we doubt that the character will truly show his cards right at the start of the DLC. But throughout Year 4, we should finally learn more about him. And who knows what dark forces are still hunting the Drifter and will have to get past us.

8. Who Plays the Deadly Music of the Trials of Osiris?

This story is about: In spring 2020, MeinMMO reported that the Trials of Osiris harbor a dark secret. In the PvP battles, there is something sinister at play, an evil power sings when we fail and grows with each death of a Guardian.

The Trials overseer from Destiny 1, Brother Vance, was hypnotized by the deadly melody and released from his duties by Osiris. Only Saint-14 is considered steadfast enough by the time-traveling Warlock to oversee the Trials, and he is therefore our current Trials contact.

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Osiris is currently exploring the nature of darkness in the vastness of space

Is the resolution coming soon? Until we find out what the deadly Trials music is about, several seasons will likely pass. Osiris himself will probably be entirely preoccupied with his explorations at the edge of the universe for some time.

We could imagine that when new Trials loot comes into play from autumn 2020, at least small lore snippets will drive the story of Saint-14 and the Trials forward.

7. A Misguided Prince Rises from the Dead

This story is about: Guardians were astonished when a cutscene showed Uldren Sov rising from the dead and becoming a Guardian. Since then, it is unclear what role the now amnesiac will play and why he became a fighter for the Light.

The prince was responsible for the death of the most beloved Destiny character ever. To avenge Cayde-6, players embarked on a journey of revenge in the Forsaken expansion and confronted Uldren. Whether we killed him in the end or Petra is a hotly debated topic among Destiny fans, much like Han Solo’s shot among “Star Wars” fans.

Without memories of his misdeeds, Uldren awoke as a Guardian

Is the resolution coming soon? With each event comes new rumors that Uldren’s fate will be revealed soon. A prompt resolution would be desirable, but unfortunately impossible to predict.

He is still keeping his distance from the Guardians. However, his sister, queen of the Awoken, Mara Sov, plays an important role in the story of darkness, albeit so far from the second row.

6. Of Nanobots and Thinking Machine Gods

This story is about: It has been some time since self-replicating nanotechnology, SIVA, caused chaos in Destiny 1. Once, this technology nearly wiped out all Iron Lords.

With the increasing focus on machine god Rasputin in the last seasons, SIVA has come back into focus. During a lore-rich quest in season 10, players were shown that Rasputin sent his own Exo-son into the open knife and is involved with SIVA even more than previously thought.

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Iron Lord corrupted by SIVA

Is the resolution coming soon? Two aspects suggest that SIVA will soon play an important role again:

  • The Deepstone Crypt is connected to Felwinter, Rasputin’s deceased Exo-son, which is known to enter the game as a raid in season 12.
  • Eramis, the Archvillain of Beyond Light, has secretly attempted to acquire SIVA technology.

However, it seems unlikely that with the focus on Stasis SIVA will play a significant role right at the DLC launch. However, it could be considered in one of the subsequent seasons when we feel the impact of our visit to the Deepstone Crypt.

The next page continues with curses of dragons, traitors, and an enemy who is now an expensive ally.

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Today there were new changes to the Fortnite map – This is what it looks like now

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

After the flooding on the Fortnite map, the water is slowly receding. Familiar places are being revealed again, and after today’s change, it seems that the map will become even larger.

This is what’s happening in Fortnite: After a large part of the map was flooded at the start of Season 3, the water has been receding for several weeks now. Places that we already knew from the Season 2 map are being revealed again.

However, the changes have also brought new locations, and the map seems to be becoming a bit larger now.

This is how the map has changed

If you look at the Fortnite map now, it seems that the water has almost completely receded. The whole island is back in one piece and does not consist of smaller “islets”. You can see:

  • Steamy Stacks, which is no longer underwater
  • New areas forming around Slurpy Swamps
  • Camp Cod, which is no longer flooded
  • Sweaty Sands, which looks like it did before

When comparing the current map with that from Season 2, it seems to be a bit larger than before, which is likely due to the new locations that Season 3 has brought. The larger map could also offer some opportunities to drive around the island with the new drivable cars, which are supposed to arrive in a few weeks.

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    Map of Season 2
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    Map of Season 3
When comparing the two maps from different seasons, the current map appears larger

A larger map also means more loot opportunities for players. Once the new locations are explored, players will likely spread out across the entire map to gather their loot for the fight.

However, the locations where mini-bosses are found will likely remain popular, as there you can find mythical weapons that are quite strong.

Has the final stage of the water level been reached?

This is what dataminers say: According to dataminers, we have reached the final stage before the water completely recedes from the map. Then the map should take on its original form and all new locations will be revealed.

https://twitter.com/VastBlastt/status/1288705036915269633?s=20

They suspect that the water will fully recede on Saturday, August 1. If that really happens, players won’t have to wait long anymore.

However, one location has not yet been revealed: The Ruins. Leaks suggest that a new location will appear when the water has fully receded. Some suspect that Aquaman, who can be unlocked in Season 3, may be behind this. Now we must wait to see if the leaks are indeed correct and if we will soon be expecting a new location in the style of Atlantis.

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Pokémon GO: Trainers missing balls from gifts – Niantic says it wasn’t them

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Actually, many Poké Balls should be coming from gifts in Pokémon GO right now. However, trainers have noticed that the amount has decreased. Niantic has now commented on this.

Update from July 31: Trainers report that since the evening of July 30, the amount of Poké Balls from gifts has increased again. There has been no feedback from Niantic regarding this. You should now notice the changes in your gifts. (via reddit)

What is it about? In Pokémon GO, Poké Balls are an important resource for trainers to catch Pokémon from the wild. The balls are obtained by spinning photo discs at gyms or PokéStops. In March, Niantic ensured that more Poké Balls come from friends’ gifts than usual.

This change took place against the backdrop of the coronavirus. As trainers could no longer play actively outside, but caught Pokémon from home, it was designed to ensure a steady supply of Poké Balls.

Now, shortly after the GO Fest 2020, there seems to have been a change. Trainers are complaining about receiving fewer balls again. Niantic, on the other hand, claims that there has been no change.

Trainers complain about fewer Poké Balls

This is what trainers are saying: On reddit, comments about missing or fewer balls from gifts are piling up.

  • Trainer MarsNeedsFreedomToo wrote on July 26 on reddit “Have the Poké Balls from gifts been nerfed?”
  • Trainer infiniteshadow asked the same question on July 29 on reddit and posted a snippet of a gift loot – You can see a 7 km egg and 2 Poké Balls.

Others write in the comments: “Terrible to reverse this. Especially for those who do not have stops nearby and rely on balls from gifts.”

“I’ve noticed this too. What a bad time to nerf. Now that some of us could use a few Poké Balls after GO Fest. Where I previously got 100, I now get about 40.”

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Tested on July 30 – The balls have really become rare

Niantic responds to the ball issue

This is what the developers say: On Twitter, user @Greenslash29 asked Niantic whether gifts were nerfed. He received only 15 balls from 20 gifts.

Niantic says that the distribution of Poké Balls from gifts is random. “We have not made any changes. Continue opening gifts to increase your chances.”

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This is how the community reacts: Players believe that there has been a change in the distribution of Poké Balls from friends’ gifts.

On Twitter, @ThatHollowGuy writes: “This is 100 % wrong. When people previously received Poké Balls, they were 5, 10, or 15 at once. Now people are getting 1, 2, or 3. They HAVE been changed.”

Some believe that they may not have conducted the changes “Intentionally”. “If they forgot to extend the package bonus for Poké Balls, then technically they have made no change, and the bonus simply ended,” explains Torek_Drc.

We are curious to see if there will be an adjustment in the coming days and if more balls from gifts will appear again.

Many balls are important in the coming weeks because since you did so well at GO Fest, there will be 3 weeks of action. And special Pokémon will also spawn in the wild.

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PS5 vs Xbox: UK survey shows who is in the lead before launch

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

In the UK, a survey was conducted to find out which console the respondents would buy. And they have a clear favorite: The majority of respondents would go for the PS5, and there could be good reasons for that.

Where does the information come from? The marketing agency “Experience 12” surveyed 3,000 pop culture fans in the UK about movies and gaming (via mcvuk.com). They were also asked which console they find more interesting, PS5 or Xbox Series X.

Who is leading before the launch? The survey shows a clear direction among the participants:

  • 84% of participants are most interested in the PS5
  • 15% find the Xbox Series X the most exciting

Who would buy the console? Participants were also asked if and when they would buy a new console:

  • 37% would buy the console right at launch
  • 9% within the first month
  • 12% within the first three months
  • 26% within the first six months
  • the remaining 16% would not purchase a console

More than a third of respondents would therefore buy the PS5 or Xbox Series X directly at release.

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Only a few Britons are interested in the Xbox Series X, but this may also be due to Microsoft’s strategy.

Little interest in Xbox Series X, but there could be reasons for that

Reasons why interest may generally be lower: Microsoft’s strategy does not seem to be just the pure sale of the Xbox Series X. Spencer himself explains that they want to integrate users into the Xbox ecosystem by releasing games for all consoles:

  • Microsoft releases all games for both the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X, hence theoretically no Next-Gen console is needed for gaming.
  • Additionally, many Xbox titles are also available for PC through the Microsoft Store. Another reason against buying an Xbox.
  • This means you only need to buy the games once, as thanks to Smart Delivery you can play it on any Xbox hardware.

Microsoft has repeatedly announced that users can play their games on both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X. Recently, Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, stated that the investment must also be worthwhile for the buyer:

All of our content that will be released over the next one or two years, all of our games can be played on all devices in the family. We want to ensure that someone who invests in an Xbox now feels that they made a good investment and that we also provide them with content.

Matt Booty, Head of Xbox Game Studios, Source: mcvuk.com

Possible reasons for a generally higher interest in the PS5: Buyers are therefore likely to buy the PS5 more because certain titles can only be played on it. Due to a more direct strategy focused on the PS5, the Sony console may have the edge here.

In a survey here on MeinMMO, more than a third of respondents stated that exclusive titles are a good reason to buy a PS4 – Only 7% saw this as a reason to buy an Xbox One.

This could also work well for the PS5 again. Because players must buy the PS5 if they want to enjoy certain games, which Xbox chief Phil Spencer considers the wrong approach. And according to the new UK survey, users are quite willing to do so.

Microsoft is attempting here to engage users more with subscriptions like Gamepass Ultimate, which can be used on both console and PC.

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15-year-old receives a PS4 as a gift for playing CoD Warzone with the right person

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

A young gamer randomly plays a duo match in Call of Duty: Warzone with a CoD legend. He also masters a spontaneous challenge from his partner Nadeshot and is rewarded with a new PS4 at the end.

Big surprise for a 15-year-old: It doesn’t happen every day that a “normal person” gets matched with a “Call of Duty” pro while gaming. But that’s exactly what happened to a 15-year-old in a match in CoD: Warzone shortly before the Season 5.

The young gamer with the username Private_Pyle was matched with former professional player and CoD star Nadeshot, who streamed the entire thing live and later captured it as a clip on YouTube.

As it quickly turned out, Private_Pyle was even a long-time fan of the pro and knew who he was playing with.

(Source: Nadeshot on Twitter)

By the way, there is news about Season 5:

What’s the challenge about? Before the duo match even began, Nadeshot noticed that something was off. There was continuous noise coming from his young partner’s mic. “My dude has a tornado in his room… Yo, Private, are you good?… Your PS4 sounds like it’s about to explode…” said the former CoD pro.

“Yeah, I need a new one,” replied the teenager. And just seconds later, Nadeshot came up with a special challenge: “If we win this game, I’ll buy you a brand new PS4.” Private_Pyle quickly accepted this challenge, and they sweated it out to secure the victory.

By the way, if your PS4 is constantly loud as well: PS4 gets loud and hot – 6 tips and tricks on what you can do about it

This is how the match with the former pro went: At the beginning, it looked like the match wouldn’t last long for young Private_Pyle. He was eliminated early and had to hold his own in the Gulag – but he did so successfully.

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Private_Pyle had to hold his own in the Gulag 1vs1

After that, an intense match followed, marked by constant communication and teamwork, both were diligently working their way to the finals, with Nadeshot providing his partner with helpful tips. But there was a problem.

Private_Pyle’s PS4 was so loud that Nadeshot occasionally had trouble with his in-game sound. There were even moments when Nadeshot asked him to mute his mic: “If you see someone, you need to mute your mic, because otherwise I can’t hear a damn thing,” said the pro.

After a heated battle to the finals, the two were actually able to walk away as winners in the end. In the end, Nadeshot even offered his partner the choice between a new PS4 and a preorder for the PS5, but the 15-year-old chose Sony’s current console.

“Private_Pyle pulled himself together, he played well,” Nadeshot said in conclusion. “He earned it,” he said after the CoD legend had added his partner to his friends on PS4.

Here you can watch the whole thing in the video:

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This is Nadeshot: NaDeSHoT’s real name is Matthew Haag and he is a former and successful professional player in Call of Duty. The CoD superstar was once among the best players in the world and was especially known for his supporter skills. But even now, his performance in CoD is quite impressive – even though he now just plays for fun.

He is now the founder and CEO of the well-known esports team 100 Thieves, but he also streams on Twitch and posts clips on YouTube.

What do you think of the action? Have you ever been able to play with or against a well-known CoD star? By the way, if you’re still looking for strategies for the finals in Warzone: CoD Warzone: Player shows clever method to win the final fight

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WoW Classic: Hunter levels totally “wrong”, reaches level 60 without pet and bow

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A hunter has hit the jackpot in WoW Classic – or rather, not at all. Because he leveled to 60 without using a pet or ranged attacks.

In World of Warcraft Classic, there are many challenges. The first is simply surviving the long journey to level 60 unscathed, as it takes an extreme amount of time. But not everyone finds that challenging enough, which is why some like to add a few extra rules and difficulties. That’s exactly what a hunter has done now by reaching level 60 – but without a bow, gun, or even a pet.

What happened? In the WoW subreddit, the player Dorald-Dunt showcased a picture of his huntress and told an adventurous story. Allegedly, he played this huntress from level 1 to 60 without taming a companion or using a bow or any ranged weapon.

WoW Classic Hunter without pet and bow
No bow skill, no pet – this is how you “properly” play a hunter! Image source: reddit.com/r/classicwow

In the screenshot, you can see the proof of this. Dorald-Dunt’s huntress “Veryconfused” can still accept the quest to tame pets. Meanwhile, her current skill in using bows stands at a skill of 1 – so she has never shot with a bow.

Other players are also doing crazy things and defeating Onyxia naked and without world buffs.

How did this go down in groups? Encountering other players was of course a bit strange, as they could immediately recognize the hunter who was apparently playing “quite wrong” at first glance. Therefore, Dorald-Dunt only joined groups when courtesy required it or help was needed. Once a player in Westfall even tried to hand him a bow – which he of course did not use.

Why is this so special? In World of Warcraft Classic, hunters have only a handful of melee abilities, most of which do not deal much damage. Playing exclusively with these abilities is extremely limiting. After all, it means giving up all special shots that would deal significant damage. Without a companion, the personal tank is also gone along with additional bonus damage.

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Usually always out with a pet – but apparently it is also possible without!

This is how other players react: In the WoW Classic subreddit, there is a lot of support for the hunter’s achievement. The post has now received over 3,000 upvotes and a positive response of 95%. With clear humor, some players remark, “So you practically leveled a paladin?” since the playstyle of that class during the leveling phase is similarly “interesting.”

Another hunter had also achieved a crazy feat a while ago – he leveled to 60 in WoW Classic by only killing pigs.

What do you think of this achievement? Cool and impressive? Or do you just ask yourself: “Why on Azeroth would anyone do this?”

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Pirate server to cult MMORPG is extremely successful, now even distributing Twitch Drops

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning has actually been dead since the end of 2013. However, the private server Return of Reckoning allows fans to continue playing. Thanks to Twitch streamers, the server is experiencing great success, which is why Twitch Drops are now being introduced.

What kind of server is this? Return of Reckoning is a private server for the MMORPG Warhammer Online, which was discontinued in December 2013. The server has been running since mid-2014 and has been expanded over the years, for instance, through the introduction of higher tier levels.

This server has been so successful recently, thanks to Twitch streamers and YouTubers, that even the server capacities had to be increased.

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The private server Return of Reckoning for the discontinued MMORPG Warhammer Online is doing very well.

Twitch streamers to be rewarded

Why is the game so successful? Warhammer Online has a community that takes the game very seriously. This can also be seen in the streams of the MMORPG. Those who follow these quickly notice the mature community that engages in roleplay and plays very seriously. This is very well received.

What’s new now? The server operators announced that they will now activate Twitch Drops for the streamers. They do this to thank them for their support.

With the Twitch Drops, the viewers of the streamers can obtain items such as dyes, gold, fame points, pets, mounts, crafting boxes, talismans, and even quest chains.

The major quest chain is supposed to connect the streamer with the players watching him. The streamer will receive a key that allows the viewers to continue with this quest. This effort was made to connect the community more with the streamers.

Developer in the official Return of Reckoning forum

When do the Twitch Drops start? The first event, through which you can get items, begins on Friday, July 31 and ends on Monday, August 3. A list of the streamers through which the drops will be distributed can be found in the official forum.

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For over 6 years, the private server Return of Reckoning for the MMORPG Warhammer Online has been running.

What’s special about it? Return of Reckoning is not an official server for the MMORPG Warhammer Online. Such private servers are generally not allowed. Introducing Twitch Drops is not just bold; it’s also unusual. Normally, this only happens on official servers or when the developers/publishers are behind it.

Thus, the private server essentially behaves like an official one.

However, the operators of the server state that they do not gain any financial benefits from this initiative.

Activating Twitch Drops is a new milestone for us, but it does not financially benefit the server in any way (just to clarify that).

For months, we have been thinking about how we can support the streamers who stream the gameplay for hours and days, support the player base, and somehow promote the server. In this way, we give players an incentive to watch the streams, appreciate the work of the streamers, and at the same time benefit from the rewards.

Developer in the official Return of Reckoning forum

It remains to be hoped that the server will continue to operate for a long time.

If you want to know which are the currently best MMORPGs and MMOs that you can play in 2020, we have compiled a list of 15 interesting titles for you.

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Lost Ark: The latest class is not even out, and the next one is already being presented

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

The Korean MMORPG Lost Ark announces another content surge. The new class Reaper is coming at the end of September.

What type of class is this? The Reaper belongs to the base class Assassin and is fast like its counterparts Blade and Demonic. It has a high attack speed and abilities that can give it additional speed boosts.

It uses a dagger as its weapon, which it can poison to inflict additional damage-over-time effects on opponents. Its attacks receive a damage boost when performed from behind and striking the opponents in the back.

Among its abilities is shadow magic. When its identity resource “Dark Gauge” is filled in battle, the Reaper can execute the skill Persona.

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The Identity Gauge and the weapon of the Reaper

This summons a shadow clone to the field and makes the Reaper invisible. The longer the Reaper remains hidden, the stronger its attacks become. One can hide, position well, and attack opponents from behind for massive damage.

Alternatively, the ability can be held back. The Dark Gauge then becomes the Chaos Gauge. When it is filled, the Reaper gains access to the Chaos Stance, which enhances it and increases its attack speed.

Gameplay of the Assassin can be viewed in the new trailer:

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For mobile users: the gameplay of the Reaper Assassin starts at 3:02 minutes

Korean players will be able to play the Reaper starting September 29.

How often does Lost Ark get updates: The announcement of the new class and additional content for Lost Ark comes quite surprisingly. The MMORPG has received regular major updates in the past, but the latest one has not even been released yet.

Season 2 of Lost Ark starts on August 12 and brings major revisions to the loot system, new story, a continent, and many other contents, as well as a new class: The Scouter.

The Reaper is the 6th new class that Lost Ark will receive since the soft launch in late 2018. The developers are working hard on new content that they also want to release worldwide.

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What is the current situation of Lost Ark?

While Korea is preparing for the release of Season 2, the first closed beta test of Lost Ark in Japan has ended, which enjoyed high participation. The date for the next test has not yet been announced.

It is known that the Japanese version of Lost Ark will start directly with the new Season 2 unlike the Russian version. This raises hopes for the European release, which according to SmileGate is expected to follow after the launch in Japan.

No approximate date for a release in the West has been announced yet, although the developers have repeatedly confirmed on social media that they are working on it.

If you want to try Lost Ark, you can already do so with the help of some tricks. We will explain how you can play the Russian version of it.

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Player defeats Machamp raid in Pokémon GO with just one attacker

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

You can find the raid boss Machomei in Pokémon GO in Tier-3 raids. Defeating him alone is already difficult. Using only one Pokémon as an attacker is insane. However, one player managed to do just that.

How did that happen? Trainer Mlberry1991 published a video of a raid battle on reddit after GO Fest 2020. In it, he battles the raid boss Machomei with his Crypto Mewtwo, which has 4,101 CP, against Machomei with 19,707 CP.

He foregoes the 5 possible additional attackers in his team and chooses only this one Mewtwo to take on the powerful raid boss.

The special thing about this is that he wins this battle. Even though it is incredibly close.

Crypto Mewtwo against Machomei – The raid battle

This is the battle: Here we embed the YouTube video of the raid battle against Machomei:

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Why does he succeed? The highlight of this battle, alongside the trainer’s battle skills, is Crypto-Mewtwo. As a Psychic Pokémon, it is generally considered one of the best, if not the best counter against Machomei.

Additionally, Mewtwo has high attack values, making it one of the overall best attackers in Pokémon GO. However, just that alone would not be enough to defeat this raid with only such a Mewtwo.

The big bonus that helps here is the Crypto status. As you can easily recognize from the red eyes, this Crypto-Mewtwo has not been purified. He received this monster from Team Rocket.

Why are Crypto Pokémon so good? The main advantage of Crypto monsters is that their attack is increased by 20%. Although they also take more damage, this plays a less significant role in raids.

For this reason and others, trainers warn against: Do not purify all Crypto Pokémon.

That’s quite an impressive achievement shown by the trainer in the video. On reddit and YouTube, the player receives much support and especially praise for their dodging skills.

Another battle with just one Pokémon recently caused a lot of attention. This player uses only one Great League Pokémon to win the battle against Rocket boss Giovanni.

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LoL League unleashes PR nightmare, has to take everything back after 14 hours

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In League of Legends there was a heavy shitstorm yesterday. The European professional league LEC announced a deal with a controversial “Mega-City” project from Saudi Arabia. This triggered a massive backlash. The employees protested. 14 hours after announcing the partnership, it was already over.

This was the announcement: Yesterday afternoon, the European league LEC announced that they had found a new main partner for the summer in “NEOM”.

NEOM is a “New Community that will be the home and workplace for millions of people from around the world who want to be part of building a new model for living and working in thriving Saudi Arabia,” it said in a flowery press release.

NEOM is supposed to encompass villages, cities, ports, and economic zones, as well as research centers, sports and entertainment opportunities. NEOM will also offer many things to tourists.

Additionally, NEOM is supposed to become an important center for esports. NEOM will now be a partner to make the LEC future-proof.

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“Mega-City” allegedly violates human rights

Why did people get upset? The project to build a “Mega-City” in Saudi Arabia is viewed critically by Western media. The Guardian writes (via theguardian):

  • The project is the “brainchild” of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is ruthless in carrying it out.
  • It would be about the size of Belgium and would cost approximately 500 billion US dollars.
  • The land on which it is to be built is the home of a tribe – at least 20,000 tribal members are to be forcibly resettled.
  • The Guardian quotes an activist from the tribe with “Neom will be built with our blood and on our bones.”
  • It is said that people have already been killed and the killings covered up to push the project through and suppress resistance.
  • Saudi Arabia is accused of violating human rights.

All of this created a negative mood that immediately broke through as a backlash against the project. The employees and faces of the LEC were the trailblazers of the protest.

LEC casters say: “I am bitterly disappointed”

This was the shitstorm: Relatively quickly, some of the most important LoL players spoke out against the deal. For example, US star Doublelift wrote “Human Rights Violation HYPE.”

The LEC casters expressed their criticism on social media. Travis “Quickshot” Henry linked to the Guardian article stating that the billion-dollar project is “built on blood.”

https://twitter.com/Quickshot/status/1288439332169277440
Quickshot is an esports commentator for Riot Games.

Many other casters also expressed their criticism of the deal. They were disappointed with the LEC. They felt unheard and silenced.

The topic quickly came up on reddit (via reddit): It was suggested that the Chinese giant Tencent was behind this decision.

There was a general feeling that the league had sold out.

https://twitter.com/Froskurinn/status/1288441863540703232
Froskurrin is one of the faces of the LEC.

Even those who had not heard of NEOM before could quickly form an opinion based on reports like that of the Guardian: They were against it. (via twitter).

It was apparently about a lot of money

The industry insider Rod Breslau said that the employees were only informed of the partnership shortly beforehand and that there had already been noticeable internal resistance. However, Riot Games still wanted to push ahead with it.

Breslau then quoted the CEO of another company that also announced a partnership with NEOM. For them, it was a “record” deal. Breslau thus suggests that large sums from Saudi Arabia would also flow to Riot Games.

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LEC cancels deal after 14 hours of shitstorm

This is LEC’s reaction: Just 14 hours after announcing the deal, they canceled it again (via twitter).

In a statement, Alberto Guerrero, the esports director for the EMEA region, said that they were “too quick to cement the partnership and that it caused a rift in exactly the community they wanted to grow.”

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The moderator Sjokz. She also stated: She is terribly disappointed.

What it’s about: At the moment, several cities want to become “the center of global esports”. Esports is considered “future business”, which will make a lot of money in a few years when thousands of people pilgrimages to the LoL World Championship and then spend their money in the “esports” capital. They should stay in hotels, eat and drink expensively, and perhaps shop. Various cities around the world dream of becoming “the new Las Vegas of esports”.

Therefore, esports is also a pillar of the new “Mega” city in Saudi Arabia. Thematically, it would fit in well.

However, the deal between the LEC and NEOM was seen by critics as something where the LEC sold out – and that to a partner that Riot Games employees and the community completely disagreed with.

Apparently, Riot Games underestimated how loudly its own employees would make this an issue. Among them are the “faces of the LEC”, the casters and commentators who have substantial social media accounts. This had an impact that Riot Games apparently did not foresee.

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In 2019, Blizzard faced a similar situation.

Last year, Blizzard struggled with a similar situation. The company suddenly found itself embroiled in a discussion about human rights. Blizzard had banned and heavily punished a Hearthstone player who made a critical statement in a livestream regarding the conflict between Hong Kong and China.

Blizzard employees then found that this goes against the principles that Blizzard should stand for:

Hearthstone: Even Blizzard employees protest against the ban

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Star Citizen finally breaks the silence about Squadron 42 – This is what the developers say

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

What is the status of Squadron 42, the single-player component of the space MMO Star Citizen? Fans have demanded a status update, and the developers have now delivered one.

What is the problem? According to the current Squadron 42 Roadmap, the single-player component of the space MMO Star Citizen, the beta is set to start in Q3 2020. We are currently in this quarter, but there has been no statement from the developers regarding the status of the game for a while – apart from minor updates on ships or combat AI.

This has led some community members to call out the team on reddit, urging them to finally provide a real update on Squadron 42. The gaming press picked up on this and reported on the fans’ discontent.

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Squadron 42 is the single-player component of the space MMO Star Citizen.

The developers should not be distracted

How did the developers respond? Now there is an official statement from the development team behind Squadron 42. In the official forum, a post has been published to inform about the status of the game.

It states that the current roadmap does not accurately represent the actual development process. A video update for Squadron 42 was planned. However, the quality of this video did not meet the standards set by the team, and now parts of it need to be re-recorded. This takes time. Time that the team actually does not have.

In all SQ42 updates, our goal has been to find a balance in sharing SQ42 content while keeping the impact on the development team as low as possible, allowing them to focus on what matters: completing the game.

Zyloh in the official Star Citizen forum

The video is now expected to be released in the coming weeks. There is no exact date yet.

What else did the developers say? Since the team is not satisfied with the current roadmap, a new one is to be created.

Our goal with this new roadmap is to give you a better insight into what the teams are working on, to share progress from multiple teams, and to go as far as specifying the size of projects for our tech, feature, and content teams. This new roadmap will drastically change the way you track the development progress for both Squadron 42 and Star Citizen.

The new roadmap will focus more on breaking down teams and features, so you can see interactively what is being worked on across all areas, rather than which features will be released when.

Zyloh in the official Star Citizen forum
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This is how Squadron 42 is supposed to look.

What can players expect in the near future? Until the new roadmap is finished, the team wants to improve communication somewhat. These are the next steps:

  • Explanation of the goals of the new roadmap and what to expect from it
  • A rough mock-up of the proposed new roadmap will be shown
  • A working version of the roadmap for at least one of the core teams will be shared
  • Transition to this new roadmap

What is the status of Squadron 42 now? This is still the question, as the statement from Cloud Imperium Games did not answer it. We will have to wait for the planned video update and the roadmap before we finally learn more. So it means continuing to wait.

The entire Star Citizen project is repeatedly criticized because some feel that the development is taking too long. However, designer and studio founder Chris Roberts has already addressed this criticism.

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New teaser in CoD Warzone hints at the map change everyone is waiting for

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

The tension rises: What will happen in Season 5 with Call of Duty: Warzone? The CoD creators have released another teaser, this time just a sentence inviting speculation. But one thing seems clear: The stadium is in the spotlight.

The start of Season 5 of the current CoD games Modern Warfare and Warzone is “probably” just around the corner. The responsible developers at Infinity Ward are, as usual, providing little information about upcoming content for the titles this year.

Therefore, small official pieces of information like the video teasers from last week, which selected content creators of Warzone received, are all the more exciting and suggest possible map changes.

CoD Season 5: Text teaser points loudly to the indication

What does the current teaser look like? This time, it’s even just a text teaser. But the hint is sometimes more telling than the short video snippets from last week. The official CoD account tweeted:

https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1288520194386620416

In the tweet it says: “If the stadium had a name, what would it be? Our doors are open for ideas.” and afterwards, “Drop ’em below,” which in this context means that you should write a possible name in the comments.

The text feels very constructed, and it is for three reasons:

  1. The stadium already has a name – According to the official “tactical map” (via callofduty.com) of Warzone, it is called “Acropolis National Arena”.
  2. “Our doors are open” – A hint that doors will open here.
  3. “Drop ’em below” – Again a hint that you might be able to “drop” here soon.

A opening of the stadium, or at least the temporary accessibility of the football temple, is now very likely.

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Current in-game image from the same perspective as in the tweet. Source: YouTube Inkslasher

Many clues for an opening of the stadium, also from official sources

What else speaks for an opening? There are two more clues that indicate a soon inclusion of visitors. The YouTuber “Inkslasher” collects in his English YT video further hints suggesting that soon there will be no “ghost games” held in Verdansk:

  • Images and descriptions of the official tactical Warzone map
  • The roof of the stadium in “Donesk”, which is considered the template for the Warzone stadium
  • Previous leaks showing that the interior of the stadium was added

For example, it is stated in the descriptions of the tactical map:

  • Zone 18 – The interior of the stadium is currently inaccessible
  • Zone 19 – Further west is a plaza and steps to Entrance A (also inaccessible)
  • Zone 21 – Locked doors prevent you from entering the interior of the stadium
  • Zone 22 – The underground entrance is currently sealed

Why should all this information be here if the stadium isn’t going to open eventually?

This is the role of the design of the stadium: Additionally, there’s the stadium design, which serves as a template for the “Acropolis National Arena” – The Donbass Arena of the Ukrainian top club Shakhtar Donetsk:

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Do you notice anything here? Source: YouTube Inkslasher

The real stadium shares many elements with the digital version of Warzone. Even the banners featuring professional football players on the side have been incorporated by the developers into the game. Only the roof looks unusual, as there is a dome in Verdansk that blocks the way and the view into the interior of the stadium.

On top of that comes an older leak. Players glitched under the map and discovered after the start of Season 4 that the interior of the stadium was expanded. Speculations then really took off when players thought they recognized that the dome of the stadium was missing in the background of an official PR image of Warzone.

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This image sparked the major speculation about the stadium.

So what happens to the stadium now? What exactly is going to happen, only a few chosen insiders can probably say. Based on the information available, two scenarios seem most likely:

  • The stadium opens and becomes a new, walkable combat area
  • The stadium is part of the crazy in-match events and each opening results in a change in the gameplay dynamics of the current match

With the new teaser, it now seems clear that something will happen with the stadium. What exactly remains to be seen. If there are new updates, you can find them here on MeinMMO. Until then, check out a technique expert technique that allows you to sniper much better with the controller.

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Dead MMORPG Returns to Steam, but Something Seems Off

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Dragon’s Prophet was discontinued on May 29. However, a listing for the game has surprisingly appeared on Steam, announcing its return. Nonetheless, players are skeptical.

What is Dragon’s Prophet? Dragons played a significant role in this MMORPG as it was your task to tame, raise, and train the creatures similar to Pokémon. You could then use them as mounts or in battle. Each dragon type had different abilities and provided the player with various bonuses.

In addition, exploring the game world, completing quests, battling monsters, dungeons, and guild wars were also on the agenda in Dragon’s Prophet.

Dragon in Dragon's Prophet
The MMORPG Dragon’s Prophet revolved around raising and training dragons.

Something is not right…

Why was the game discontinued? After Dragon’s Prophet was discontinued in 2017, it apparently came to a definitive end on May 29. The current publisher at that time, Gamigo, stated that it was no longer possible to finance further operations.

What has happened now? Surprisingly, the listing for Dragon’s Prophet has surfaced on Steam. The MMORPG is supposed to return through the platform on August 10. The new operator is BOBYGAME.

Why should one be skeptical? BOBYGAME appears to be a newly founded company, as there are currently no signs of other games from the firm. That in itself wouldn’t be problematic. But there have already been warnings that something may not be quite right here.

On reddit, a supposed employee of the original publisher Infernum reported some doubts about whether the new version is a legal version.

It could possibly be a private server. I used to work for the EU company that originally published this game (Infernum), and it seems that they are using exactly the same website (design and functionality) as us, just with a new forum board and a support portal since they don’t have access to it. They also use the same “Dragons of the Week” events as we do.

Their privacy policy states that the company is called “Dragon’s Prophet Games GmbH,” which according to the German company register does not exist. It also mentions Infernum, the original publisher, in their privacy terms, confirming my theory that they simply copied and re-uploaded the old website.

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This is how the MMORPG Dragon’s Prophet played out.

Doubts are also surfacing on Steam regarding whether this is an official version of the MMORPG. There, Azil states:

Be careful, this is a private server pretending to be legitimate. It will be shut down pretty quickly. Don’t spend money on it!

– Their terms of service refer to another company

– BOBYGAME is not a valid company and is not registered

– The website was copied 1:1 from the actual publishers of the game

– They prohibit people from discussing these things

– The company BOBYGAME owns no trademarks for the game

– The situation has already been reported to Valve by various individuals

– The parent company has been made aware by numerous people (and confirmed this when they responded to my email) and is taking action against it

Azil on Steam

We wanted to send a message to BOBYGAME through the website to inquire about the return of Dragon’s Prophet. However, we were unable to send a message to support through the system as our newly created account was not recognized.

We also contacted the development studio Runewaker to inquire about the situation. As soon as we receive a response, we will update the article accordingly.

Of course, you can also check out other MMORPGs that you might enjoy. In the MeinMMO list, we present you with the 13 best Free2Play MMORPGs in comparison.

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MMORPG on Steam brings tough raid, goes totally to the endgame

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Tree of Savior (PC) has received a major update. It mainly brought endgame content, including particularly difficult raids and new weapons that partially come with really strong stats.

What is Tree of Savior? The Korean free-to-play MMORPG was released in 2016 on Steam. It is developed by some creators of Ragnarok Online, which is also the basic inspiration for the game. Visually, you can instantly recognize parallels due to the anime graphic style and the controls from an isometric perspective.

Content-wise, Tree of Savior offers:

  • Fighting against monsters and a lot of grinding. Boss fights require you to team up with other players.
  • Much character improvement through equipment, upgrades, and new expanded classes.
  • A maximum level of 450.
  • A housing system.
  • No PvP in the open world, only in special arenas.
  • Regular updates. In 2019, it got 4 new classes implemented.

Therefore, Tree of Savior ranks among the 6 best anime MMORPGs currently on the market according to MeinMMO.

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This is what it looks like in-game in Tree of Savior.

Update brings raid and strong weapons

What is the highlight? On July 27th, a major update was released with new endgame content. The patch had previously been released in Korea and has since been eagerly awaited by us.

A highlight is the new raid White Witch’s Forest, the most challenging instance in the game so far. It requires level 440 and contains unique armor and weapon recipes. The battle against the White Witch is said to be quite challenging, due to the rarity of raids and high difficulties in Tree of Savior.

On reddit, player sellyssalt reported that in a 5-man group, he always relied on 2 healers. This is also due to the different mechanics present in the boss fight. In addition, players need to have high-level equipment to be prepared for the fight.

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This is what the new raid looks like.

What else did the update bring? With the patch, 8 new Vivora weapons were released. The drop chance for them is said to be low, but they have interesting effects that make them among the best weapons for some classes in the game.

Also new are:

  • Loads of quests for the current Episode 12
  • Four new boss monsters
  • Adjustments in balance, both for classes as well as rewards and general PvE content
  • UI upgrades
  • New events

You can find the complete English patch notes on the official website.

What do the player numbers of the MMORPG say? In the last 30 days, an average of 2,511 people played Tree of Savior. At the same time, the peak was 3,170 players active.

The numbers rose significantly in March and April, which can also be observed in other MMORPGs on Steam. The coronavirus likely played a part in this. However, the numbers remained quite stable in June and July and are significantly higher than those from 2019.

Although it does not reach the big three, Final Fantasy XIV, Black Desert, and SWTOR, which just appeared on Steam, it ranks quite high among MMORPGs on Steam overall.

Tree of saviour player numbers Steam
Player numbers on Steam (via Steamcharts).

If you want to start (or restart) with Tree of Savior, now is a good time to do so. Currently, there is an event where you can receive a buff for more XP, more damage, and higher loot chance over the weekend. For returners, there are free resets of skill points due to many balance changes.

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Destiny 2: These 3 races could also receive the new Stasis powers

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We Guardians are not the only ones who will benefit from the nasty ice power “Stasis” in Destiny 2. Enemy races are also expected to be able to use the new element. But which ones?

Warning, possible spoilers ahead. Read on at your own risk.

This is the official statement on Stasis: Stasis, a new element introduced in the upcoming major Fall Expansion Beyond Light, is set to expand our Guardians’ ability palette.

But it’s not just us who will benefit. Enemy races are also expected to be able to use the new nasty ice power, says Franchise Director Luke Smith in an interview. One enemy faction is already known, but Bungie is tight-lipped about the others. However, the Destiny community will not be easily dismissed.

Fan believes to have found a clue about the enemy races: Reddit user I3igB recently shared an interesting and quite plausible theory in the Raid-Secrets Subreddit. He is sure that he has found a clear hint regarding which other enemy races will receive Stasis.

A Fallen with Stasis powers

This is what the theory says in detail: That the Guardians will use the new element is already known. Also known is that the Fallen on the ice moon Europa can use the Stasis powers. After all, we will learn from them how to control the new ice power. This gives us 2 groups already confirmed. But who are the others?

Here, I3igB supports his theory with data-mining findings as well as an area in the game that is not regularly accessible. The YouTuber JB3, who has made a name for himself in the community with his discoveries of inaccessible areas, discovered a special area a while ago – specifically in the interference on Io. He himself calls it “The Stone Crypt”.

Source: JB3

In the room surrounded by tall columns stands a pyramid ship (made of stone), representing the Darkness, exactly in the middle. Around the pyramid ship are 4 different factions from the Destiny universe, represented by various stone statues.

  • The Guardians
  • The Fallen
  • The Cabal
  • and the Hive

They all look up at the floating pyramid in the center of the room. At times, it looks as if they are breaking through from the ground or from the ice (like with Stasis).

Here you can take a closer look at the room:

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I3igB is confident that these 4 factions represented in the room are also the ones that will receive the Stasis powers during Year 4. He believes there is also a yet unreleased voice line from the Destiny 2 data supporting this.

Many believe that these lines will be spoken by the Darkness in exactly this room at the end of the Season 11, and our character, as a representative of the Guardians, will be made aware of the new element here. It is said, among other things: “… An ancient power awaits you on Europa.”.

Here you can listen to the complete voice line:

https://youtu.be/5EIDyOLZq6A

The room, which revolves around the Darkness and the 4 races, combined with the voice line that speaks of the new power on Europa, I3igB sees as a clear hint about who will be equipped with the new Stasis abilities during Year 4. He assumes that these races will be equipped with Stasis incrementally through new seasons.

What is Stasis all about? Stasis is a new, icy element – just like Arc, Solar, or Void – and will be introduced with the new expansion Beyond Light. There will be its own supers and abilities for each Guardian class.

However, Stasis is not the Darkness itself. The Darkness is merely a tool to control and utilize Stasis (and perhaps later other elements). Therefore, Stasis draws its power from the Darkness. However, when using the new ice power, we will not succumb to the Darkness. We will not become evil or corrupted ourselves.

What do you think? Will these 4 races be equipped with Stasis or do you have other theories? By the way, you can get a taste of Stasis here: Trailer for Destiny 2: Beyond Light shows what the new Stasis classes can do

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Fortnite hosts Marvel crossover – Here’s how to get cool Hulk gloves

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In Fortnite you will soon be able to secure new items from the world of Marvel. Through the beta for the upcoming online game Marvel’s Avengers you can get Hulk gloves as a pickaxe.

What kind of crossover is this? In August, the online game “Marvel’s Avengers” starts with its beta. This begins on different dates depending on the platform. PS4 players will go first, while PC and Xbox One users will have to wait a bit.

If you participate in the beta (which is available for free), you can secure content that you can use in Fortnite. You can expect:

  • The pickaxe “Hulk Smashers”
  • The “Hulkbuster” style, an alternative variant

We at MeinMMO will tell you what you need to do for the pickaxes.

Hulk Smashers Fortnite
You will soon be able to earn these pickaxes, styled like stylish Hulk gloves.

Getting Hulk Smashers and the Hulkbuster Style

To get the Hulk Smashers and the Hulkbuster style, you need to complete the following 4 steps:

  1. Play on PS4 or Xbox One

    The event only takes place on consoles. For PC, Android, and iOS users, there seems to be no way to get the pickaxes.

  2. Participate in the Marvel’s Avengers beta

    The beta only takes place at specific times. However, you do not necessarily have to pre-order the game. For certain periods, it is sufficient to participate in the open beta and only register for free:

    – August 7 to 9 – Only PS4 pre-order
    – August 14 to 16 – PS4 open beta for everyone, Xbox One only pre-order
    – August 21 to 23: Open beta for PS4 and Xbox One

  3. Link Accounts

    In the next step, you need to connect the accounts. First, your Epic account must be linked to an Xbox or PlayStation Live account.

    On the Square Enix website you can then link your Epic account with the beta or your Square Enix account.

  4. The HARM Challenges:

    Finally, you need to complete 3 HARM challenges in the beta.

    For this, you need to complete the training missions on the ship, which you can find fairly in the middle of your War Table. Initially, only one mission is available to you, and with the completion of one mission, the next one will be added. After completing the 3rd challenge, you will receive a notification that the beta is now finished and the items belong to you.

What if you miss the beta? Through the crossover, you can earn both Marvel pickaxes for free. However, Epic has already announced that the pickaxes will eventually find their way into the shop and will then be available for purchase.

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New information has been found in Fortnite indicating a space event.

Fortnite is currently running Season 3, which was initiated with a special live event. It could soon continue to be interesting.

A data miner has found a crashed spaceship that is currently beneath the water masses from the season’s start. However, it seems that this is not a small Easter egg, but a large content, possibly even a new event.

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