Minecraft: After 9 years, players finally find the most sought-after world

The most famous of all Minecraft worlds has finally been found. Bet that you have seen it for years and yet never visited it?

A major appeal of Minecraft, which keeps players hooked to the block game even after years, is the seemingly infinite number of worlds. Each one is unique and has special places that can be found nowhere else. After nearly 9 years, the most famous of these worlds has finally been discovered.

What is it about? The Minecraft menu is not as lifeless as in many other games. Somewhat blurred, there is always a small camera movement through a sample world in the background. For a long time, from 2011 to 2018, this was always the same world in the background. Since then, players have been trying to find this exact world – now it has been achieved.

With the help of Minecraft@Home, it has now been possible to find this game world, as the Reddit user Tomlacko explains. The program utilizes the computing power of computers that are currently idle and managed to find the seed of the famous menu game world within 24 hours. Here you can see how the game world looks like:

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What is a seed? How a game world looks in Minecraft is determined by the seed. This is a numeric code or a sequence of characters (which is then converted into numbers). Players can have this seed randomly determined or specify it themselves when creating a world. Minecraft then uses this seed to generate the game world.

This means there is an extremely large variety of worlds. However, this also means that the same seed always creates the identical world. So if you discover a particularly cool world, you can share the seed with others so they can explore that world as well.

What is the seed? If you want to explore the iconic menu world of Minecraft yourself, you must download the old client for the game world 1.7.3 Beta. Then use one of the two seeds:

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Then go to the following coordinates. X: 61, Y: 75, Z: 68

Currently, there is a lot happening in Minecraft anyway, and numerous players are tuning in again – thanks to the new Nether Update 1.16.

Does this still work in the current version? No, unfortunately not. This is mainly because Minecraft keeps experimenting with how worlds are created. New biomes are added and a lot of changes are made to the code, which causes the old seeds to result in different worlds in newer game versions.

Still a pretty cool find. So if you want to experience adventures in arguably the most famous of all Minecraft worlds, you should try the seed with the version. But don’t throw the controller away if something goes wrong

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Gatewalkers played – Finally a multiplayer that focuses completely on PvE

The upcoming survival ARPG Gatewalkers impresses with a unique blend of various genres and mechanics that make it special. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus and editor Leya Jankowski have had a hands-on experience with the new game in development, together with Andrzej Stroinski, the head of Gatewalkers.

Gatewalkers is one of the most promising new multiplayer games that we expect in the near future. At gamesweekberlin, the Polish game made it into the selection of the Top 8 Indie Games and particularly impressed MeinMMO editor Dawid Hallmann, who was also a member of the jury.

Dawid was the one who brought my attention to Gatewalkers and connected me with the game’s head Andrzej Stroiński. The result is a two-hour playtest with the chief himself.

Currently, the game is still in an Open Alpha and is available for free on PC via Steam. For the release, the team aims to focus on versions for PC and Mac. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will likely follow, but are currently not a priority.

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This is what the gameplay of Gatewalkers looks like.

What is Gatewalkers?

The new game can be roughly summarized as a survival co-op ARPG. The mix may sound strange at first, but works surprisingly well.

It is played in an isometric perspective, similar to classic action RPGs such as Diablo or Path of Exile. Gear and abilities work similarly, except that in Gatewalkers, clothing determines what you can do.

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“Isometric” is the name for the view from “top down” and has long been popular with many Hack’n’Slay games.

Depending on which weapons and armor you have equipped, you possess various abilities – similar to Grim Dawn. For those who do not know Grim Dawn, the colleagues from GameStar have written a strong review: Grim Dawn Review – Even Diablo is impressed.

Different weapons have different effects and applications or can be enchanted with elements that can then be chained into powerful combos with other players.

The survival aspect is more of a complement to the game. In the various worlds, there are different materials you need to gather to craft with. Each world has a specific biome where you must pay attention to additional mechanics, such as toxic fumes or cold.

Survival becomes an important feature that you cannot neglect if you want to progress. However, it does not feel forced. It simply belongs to the world.

The focus of Gatewalkers is purely on PvE and co-op. In groups of up to four players, you fight against various enemies and giant bosses or solve tricky puzzles. Player versus player combat is not planned.

Gameplay: Snappy Monsters, a Dash of Survival, and Tons of Loot

This is how Gatewalkers plays: The entry into the survival ARPG is relatively easy. The tutorial guides us through the simplest mechanics such as controls, attacks, abilities, gathering, and crafting.

However, a significant difference already shows here: Gatewalkers is controlled with WASD, similar to Pagan Online. The mouse serves only as a direction and target indicator for abilities. For veterans of action RPGs, this might be a change, but it’s an interesting approach that plays quite well with a bit of practice.

The fights against the monsters are quite snappy from the beginning. Most attacks can be dodged, but when they hit, they hurt quite a lot. Luckily, the opponents rarely appear in large groups. It is quite pleasant when the monsters are not just brainless punching bags like in comparable games.

The basic incentive to do all this comes from completing quests and gathering loot. The quests advance the story, which Gatewalkers has so far supported with hand-drawn scenes. By the way, the game will be fully voiced but only in English.

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The hand-drawn trailer – hopefully this style will be maintained.

Loot helps us craft items whose recipes we unlock through skill points. We learn blueprints for increasingly stronger and different weapons and armor, for which we collect materials and ultimately put together our own cool build. Gear ultimately determines which abilities we can use, as each armor and weapon is tied to certain skills.

To collect resources, tools are needed, which come in various tiers. For higher-tier resources, we also need stronger tools.

How much survival is involved? During our first steps in the world, we diligently gather resources from plants and monsters – mushrooms, stones, wood, and furs.

Important items include things like water and meat or other food, as we need these to survive, as well as powerful materials to craft stronger weapons and armor.

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Powerful bosses, like this ice golem, reward you with better loot.

If you are hungry or thirsty or another survival mechanic is bothering you, you’ll steadily lose health points. If they drop to 0, you’re dead – and you lose part of your loot and durability on items.

Only your equipped armor remains intact, but it takes damage and needs to be repaired after a while if you want to keep using it. You don’t have to worry about losing loot, as you do in many other survival games.

In addition to water and food, each world has a specific survival mechanic:

  • Forest worlds have a day-night cycle. At night in the dark, you slowly go insane and see nightmarish phantoms that can kill you. Also, all monsters become stronger. You need fire and light to maintain your mental health.
  • Ice worlds are cold and require you to keep warm with fur coats and fire. Snowstorms occur frequently, which can cool you down extremely quickly if you don’t have a heat source nearby.
  • Gas worlds have toxic gases to which you are exposed in most places. Without a gas mask, you continuously poison yourself.
  • Other worlds are planned, such as heat worlds. However, these will come later in the future.

The worlds are partially interconnected. If you want to have a gas mask, you will find the necessary components from animals in the forests. More such dependencies are planned for later.

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We need these stylish gas masks to survive.

The Story of Gatewalkers

What is it all about? The world is dying, and we play so-called “Gatewalkers”. These are people who have the ability to travel to other worlds. We use giant gates to travel to different areas.

In these other worlds, there are different and unique items and materials that we need in order to use them in other worlds or to save our world.

Our task is to gather these materials so that we can survive. We see the progress of our own world in the expansion of the town that surrounds the main hub, the “Guild”.

What about multiplayer?

Gatewalkers is designed to be played in a group. The game changes in several ways when you play with friends:

  • Enemies become stronger, and you need to approach more tactically
  • Attacks with certain elements can trigger powerful combos with other players
  • You need to protect group members from enemies while they solve puzzles – if you play alone, you only have a limited time to do so
  • Sometimes, the group needs to split up to work on the same puzzle from two locations – for example, one player must find runes that the others then have to enter

Loot distribution in the group is also enjoyable. Loot is generated separately for each player (“personal loot”), while collected resources are credited to the whole group. So if one player collects wood, every player gets that wood.

Gatewalkers will also have a matchmaking system. Those who do not have friends on Steam who want to play with them can easily find people to play with in the game. However, Gatewalkers can also be played solo without any issue – group features are simply omitted in that case.

The “Endgame” – Cool Builds, Tough Fights, and Lots of Explosions

This is how Gatewalkers plays in the “endgame”: After Andrzej gave us a brief introduction to the mechanics of the ice world, he made sure that we were equipped for the “endgame”.

To that end, he gave us some of the most powerful weapons and armor currently available: Leya a fire-enchanted bow, me an electricity-enchanted magic sword, and a flintlock pistol for the offhand.

He explained to us that while there are roles like tanks, ranged fighters, and support, these can certainly alternate. Each weapon, even within the same category, can bring different abilities that are suitable for different roles. If you combine them with certain armors, a tank with a hammer can easily turn into a powerful battle mage.

What matters is that the group fits well together and complements each other. In our case, we already had strong synergies with the elements that trigger powerful combos, blowing enemies away with massive explosions. Pretty cool when you coordinate well.

Gatewalkers Elements and Combos
So far, Gatewalkers offers five elements: electricity, fire, ice, poison, and void. Green arrows indicate combo possibilities, while red arrows mean that the elements are not compatible.

What is there to do in the “endgame”? The basic goal is to visit harder worlds that require better preparation. To do this, you must, as previously explained, first visit other worlds to equip yourself.

As Andrzej tells us, it takes about 35-40 hours to craft a single weapon of the highest level. So you have plenty to do to master even the most important gear slot and have many others to fill. There’s always something to do.

This obviously depends on how quickly and efficiently you are. Andrzej adds that these are things that are still being worked on. It is quite possible that it will take less time in the future.

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The huge talent tree looks initially overwhelming but is explained through the symbols and the different tiers of equipment. With it, you learn new recipes.

Additionally, each visit to a world is worthwhile when you explore it. Through special secret loot and “challenge chests” hidden on the maps, you can secure loot by thoroughly combing the area, not just through fighting.

The Future of Gatewalkers

What will Gatewalkers cost? Gatewalkers will be a Buy2Play title. However, Andrzej could not announce a price yet. This is partly because discussions are still ongoing about whether the developers will market the game themselves or enter into a partnership with a publisher.

Will there be DLCs? Yes, according to current plans, there will be DLCs that will also follow the Buy2Play model. Monetization will therefore occur through fixed, predictable expenses.

When will it be released? There is still no concrete date for the release of Gatewalkers. Gatewalkers has been in development for two and a half years so far. Currently, the Open Alpha is still ongoing.

Will the game also come to PlayStation and Xbox? It is in discussion, and according to Andrzej, it is the developers’ wish to bring Gatewalkers to PS4 and Xbox One, possibly even to Nintendo Switch. However, there is currently no specific statement regarding PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

There is already a working build for the Xbox, but the current focus is entirely on PC and Mac. Gatewalkers will first be completed and polished on these platforms before tackling others.

What else will change? So far, it is only possible to create a standard character. In the future, there should be both gender and other customization options available.

Additionally, most features will be expanded, such as additional biomes and more survival mechanics. The current content will also still be polished and improved until a good balance is found. The team is currently looking for staff to help realize this.

A unique and promising approach

My heart beats for survival games of all kinds, and action RPGs are something like a secret love I nurture alongside them. Accordingly, Gatewalkers has struck a chord with me that I didn’t know would resonate so deeply within me.

Gatewalkers has convinced me with its mechanics, which are strongly based on group and co-op play. True combos are missing in a way similar to competitors like Diablo. The survival aspect is really cool with the specific, map-dependent dangers.

What I particularly like is the crafting with the gradually unlockable recipes. This fosters an ongoing progress that I can pursue as a player and maintains a certain complexity that feels somewhat similar to Conan Exiles, just a bit more developed. At the same time, Gatewalkers is not so complicated that it overwhelms me like Path of Exile does.

Whether the game will achieve a major breakthrough as a surprise hit like Wolcen, I cannot say, it is still too early for that. However, I am sure that at least a solid core community of enthusiasts will form, with whom one can always play. For anyone who can get excited about quality indie games or has an interest in survival or ARPGs, Gatewalkers should definitely be checked out. The developers have actually managed to address all three areas simultaneously.

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Fortnite Server down – What’s included in update 13.30 today?

Today, on Tuesday, July 21, the Fortnite servers will be down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android). During this time, the new update 13.30 will be deployed. What is included in the new patch?

What is happening today in Fortnite? The update 13.30 will be deployed on all platforms today. Fortnite Status has announced the patch on Twitter.

Update 3:10 PM: The update 13.30 is now live. We show you in the German patch notes what has changed in the game.

The update could bring new content and will likely fix some bugs in the game.

Before players can go on an exploration tour, as usual, the servers will be taken down.

Fortnite servers will be taken down – when and for how long?

Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime for update 13.30 will start today again at 10:00 AM German time. You can join a new round for the last time at 9:30 AM, after which the servers will be taken down and Fortnite will be down.

How long will the maintenance take? Based on experiences from the last weeks and months, the work should be completed by around noon at the latest.

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Players have to wait before they can get back into the game to explore the changes

However, technical issues or other delays may extend the maintenance work. If this is the case, you will hear about it here on MeinMMO.

When will the patch notes be released? Based on previous updates of the new Chapter 2 in Fortnite, it is likely that no patch notes will be released for the Battle Royale mode.

If this is the case, MeinMMO will compile the major changes and publish them in the form of patch notes.

What new content does update 13.30 bring?

What new things will there be in the Battle Royale mode? The new update could bring a few new contents, as these have still been leaked and not yet implemented, such as:

Additionally, a few bugs should also be fixed. The bugs that Epic is currently working on can be seen on the Fortnite Trello.

What will the update bring for the “Save the World” mode? What update 12.30 will bring for the Save the World mode is unfortunately not yet known.

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Fewer updates for Fortnite’s main game

The PvE mode of Fortnite has now come out of Early Access, and Epic has decided not to offer it for free, as it was originally planned from the beginning. As the game is now “finished,” new updates will not be deployed as frequently anymore. We have summarized the most important changes for the Save the World mode.

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All 11 Assault Rifles from CoD Warzone Ranked – From Unpopular to Popular

You voted on the most popular assault rifles in Call of Duty: Warzone. There are clear winners and losers who, in your opinion, are the best or worst weapons. See the results here.

A while ago, we at MeinMMO asked you which is your favorite assault rifle in Warzone. At the time of evaluation (July 20 at 8:00 PM), 1,243 readers cast their votes. Each participant had only one vote.

This resulted in a pretty clear picture of the most and least popular weapons, with a strong top of clear winners, some weak losers, and a relatively broad midfield in between.

In Warzone, there are a total of 11 assault rifles. We present them all here, sorted by their popularity and supplemented by some additional information about each weapon.

Rank 11: FR 5.56 (10 votes)

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What kind of weapon is this? The French FR 5.56 “FAMAS” is a so-called bullpup rifle (also: rear-loader) and the standard weapon of many French military branches. In Modern Warfare, it stands out for its iconic burst mode.

Why does it rank 11? Its burst mode is both what makes it unpopular and relatively weak. According to its stats, which an expert examined at the beginning of Warzone, the FR 5.56 requires the most time to kill (TTK) of all assault rifles.

Since it can only fire in bursts, this prevents you from efficiently defeating opponents, especially if they have a lot of armor. You are at a disadvantage compared to all other assault rifles and most submachine guns.

Rank 10: Oden (19 votes)

Call fo Duty Warzone Oden

What kind of weapon is this? The Oden is modeled after a Russian rifle and, like the FR 5.56, is also a bullpup rifle. Compared to most other assault rifles, it is slower but has a fully automatic mode, unlike the FR 5.56.

Why does it rank 10? Although the Oden has a relatively low TTK, its low rate of fire makes it difficult to handle, especially for new players and when you find yourself in the heat of battle.

If you don’t have the ability to aim properly, a misplaced shot punishes you much more severely than with faster assault rifles. So you need to be able to control it well if you want to use it effectively.

However, there are ways to turn it into a real monster. The YouTuber jackfrags, for example, has turned the Oden into a real monster with his Max-DPS build.

Rank 9: FN SCAR (24 votes)

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What kind of weapon is this? The FN SCAR may be familiar to some of you from other games as a semi-automatic sniper rifle. The Belgian weapon is frequently used by US special forces and is characterized by a slightly higher rate of fire than the Oden at lower damage.

Why does it rank 9? Similar to the Oden, the FN SCAR has the problem that it is relatively slow. Its recoil is moderate, making aiming a bit easier. Its slightly higher rate of fire allows it to forgive mistakes a little better.

However, the advantage of the SCAR lies in its versatility. With the right attachments, it can be converted into a strong DMR or, as in the build of shooter god shroud, into a fast, powerful weapon for close to medium range combat.

Rank 8: AK-47 (41 votes)

Call fo Duty Modern Warfare AK-47 Defensive Build

What kind of weapon is this? The AK-47 is probably the most famous weapon in the world and is considered an indestructible assault rifle. Its iconic shape and partly wooden body make it unmistakable. In Modern Warfare, it is counted among the slower assault rifles with high penetration.

Why does it rank 8? Just like the SCAR and the Oden, the AK-47, as a slow weapon, is rather unsuitable for the often heated battles in Warzone. Additionally, it has an extremely strong recoil that makes it useless for long-distance fights.

The reason it still performs better is partly because it can be modified into a deadly assault rifle for medium distances despite the recoil. It also has some secret variants that aficionados and connoisseurs will surely appreciate.

Bonus points are earned due to its cult factor. You can find more information about this iconic weapon in our review of the AK-47 with its best attachments and setups.

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Twitch gives rapper a million-dollar deal, even though he only has 54,000 followers

The streaming service Twitch has exclusively hired rapper Logic. The deal is said to be worth seven figures, providing the rapper with at least one million US dollars. The curious thing: The rapper has only 54,000 followers on Twitch and was only on air for 6 hours last year.

This is what has happened recently:

The rapper Logic had 2 studio albums that reached number 1 on the charts in the USA in 2017 and 2019. He has received gold and platinum certifications for albums in the USA. He has not had such great success in Germany so far.

New eyes for Twitch, new money for rappers

This is what Logic says about the deal: In an interview with TheVerge, he says the deal would be good for both sides:

  • He would be blessed to have millions of fans and followers. He brings “new eyes” to Twitch.
  • Which in turn would bring new money to his bank account, he said jokingly.

On Instagram, Logic has 6.7 million subscribers. On Twitter, 2.4 million people follow him.

According to Logic, he has been a user of the Twitch platform since 2015 or 2016 and is already a gamer. He also likes the moderation on Twitch, as he is not a fan of social media.

He says he doesn’t like it when a crowd of unmoderated people sends him messages telling him to kill himself. They feel able to approach someone so harshly only when that person is so big that they seem faceless to them.

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Only 6 hours on Twitch in 365 days

What does Logic do on Twitch? In the last 365 days, Logic was only seen on Twitch twice, for a total of 6 hours (via sullygnome).

During one of the streams, an average of 20,600 people watched him while he played Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and rapped.

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Until recently, Logic had only 39,803 followers on Twitch. That number has now grown to over 54,000. The trend is upward.

Logic plans to present his new and final album “No Pressure” exclusively on Twitch on July 21. Otherwise, it seems he wants to play and relax a bit, as he told The Verge.

I’m not that rapper type, man. I’m just a nerd. I love video games.

The rapper Logic

The curious thing is: Normally, only gaming streamers who have built a large community on Twitch, stream for years, and grind hundreds or even thousands of hours each year receive such “exclusive deals.” Ninja once said, he did not live in 2018, but was a slave to the stream.

Streamers often work for such multi-million deals for years.

The deal for Logic is the first exclusive deal for a “non-gaming” streamer.

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Twitch apparently wants to move away from being a “pure” gaming platform

This is what’s behind it: Twitch wants to move away from being a pure gaming platform and explore new fields. On Twitch, there is painting, fashion shows, and also music. Everyone knows that.

However, the fact that Twitch is willing to spend so much money on someone who has not yet proven themselves on the platform shows how serious they take this new role and how much trust they place in Logic’s charisma.

For Twitch, rap and gaming apparently go hand in hand.

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He was banned by Twitch.

The deal for Logic comes at a turbulent time for Twitch. A few weeks ago, they banned the popular streamer Dr Disrespect, the “face of Twitch.” No reasons were given for the ban. The streamer has since commented on his situation:

Dr Disrespect finally speaks: ‘I will not return to Twitch’

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Some players in GTA Online are so rich that they have trouble counting money

In GTA Online, there are players so rich that they have trouble counting their wealth at a glance. That’s why they are hoping for a small change that would help tremendously.

What is the problem? In GTA Online, you earn big money through jobs, races, and side missions. This can quickly lead to accumulating millions of GTA dollars.

But that’s exactly the problem, because anyone wanting to check their wealth in the top left corner of the screen has to be quick to keep track of those big numbers.

The number is displayed in full and has no points or other accents to make the total easier to read. This bothers players, as can be seen in a reddit post by Fighter_C3:

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Shortly thereafter, he even created an overview that offers several display options, so that every player can get their money’s worth (via reddit).

A small difference with a big impact

Why is this change so important? Anyone in GTA Online who wants to view their fortune has to press a button that reveals the total. However, it disappears shortly after, which means players have to take a close look.

However, if you’re out with your vehicle, you don’t have the time to look closely. A few points or commas would really make a big difference.

This way, you immediately know what’s up and can plan your next investment. After all, vehicles, properties, and items are not exactly cheap in GTA Online. Whether you have enough money for the vehicle that every player should own would become much clearer with such a small change.

Even small details can have a significant impact in GTA Online. For instance, there is considerable light pollution in the city that becomes noticeable at night. This detail has received a lot of praise from players.

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The cool vehicles in GTA Online cost a fortune

Especially glitchers are likely to have big problems if they want to count their wealth at a glance. After all, they find ways to rake in millions of GTA dollars.

Thus, cheaters are now cheating their way to wealth with an apartment glitch.

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CoD Warzone: 2 crazy, new bugs in the game that can ruin the round for anyone

In Call of Duty: Warzone, there have been annoying and sometimes unfair bugs since its launch. The series is not letting up for now. 2 new issues have emerged that can ruin the round for anyone.

What kind of bugs are they? Bugs and glitches in Call of Duty: Warzone come and go frequently. However, there has always been something. Currently, there are 2 bugs in the game that belong to the really nasty kind:

  • Bullet Bug: Sometimes the game does not register a hit, even though the bullet clearly lands
  • Spotter Glitch: Marks all enemies in your line of sight, even without binoculars

Both are nasty bugs that can cost you the match if you are affected.

Broken collisions make bullets useless

What is this bullet bug? Currently, it can happen in the Warzone that your bullets simply fly through enemies without causing damage on their way. The user “@JC2GROOVY” shared a clip about it on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/JoeCecot/status/1284852276293582854

This nasty bug seems to be a problem with the collision. A fix, however, seems to be on the way: The “Co-Design Director of Multiplayer” at the CoD developer “Infinity Ward”, Joe Cecot, responded under the tweet: “Looks like misaligned collision. Thanks for your report!”.

If the bug catches you, even the best weapons in Warzone won’t help.

Glitch turns weapon into binoculars

What is the Spotter Glitch? This is an exploit that marks enemies in your line of sight. We don’t want to reveal too much about executing the glitch, but it has something to do with the new item “Spotter Scope” and a grenade. The glitchers then benefit from the capabilities of the new binoculars without having to use them.

Enemies in the field of view are automatically marked, and when you hover the crosshair over enemies that might otherwise have gone unnoticed, the glitchers briefly see a small square, just like with the “Spotter Scope”, thus spotting the enemy.

Even the automatic marking is unfair, but the better reconnaissance makes it really nasty.

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First scout the enemy and then take them out. There are currently issues with both.

So far, however, there has been no statement from the developers regarding this issue. However, it is to be expected that such a bug will be fixed in the foreseeable future.

Similar to the starting weapon glitch, where players could almost choose their first weapon in the Warzone. In this case, there were only 7 days between the general discovery of the glitch and the fix.

What is actually the difference between a bug and a glitch? Sometimes used interchangeably, there is a small but fine difference between the two.
A bug refers to an error in the game that prevents you from reaching a certain state. In the example here in the article, it’s the broken bullets that prevent damage.
A glitch, on the other hand, is an error in the game that allows a certain state that shouldn’t actually be possible. With the “Spotter Glitch”, you benefit from the advantages of the binoculars even though you do not use them.

The Warzone has been struggling with several bugs since its release that gave players unfair advantages. Sometimes an absurd snake glitch that had soldiers lying on the ground but with the perspective of a standing player, or players came out of the Gulag with a speed and health bug.

Many of the bugs often disappear quickly, like the starting weapon glitch in Warzone. Developer “Infinity Ward” regularly communicates which bugs will disappear next. But if your entire magazine goes through the enemy, the knowledge of a fix in the future helps little in that moment.

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Pokémon GO wants 17 euros for the GO Fest – Is the ticket purchase worth it?

This week, the big GO Fest 2020 is happening in Pokémon GO. If you don’t have a ticket yet, you should consider buying one soon. We’ll help you make that decision.

What is the GO Fest 2020? This is supposed to be the biggest party for Pokémon GO fans in 2020. However, due to the Corona pandemic, the event will take place worldwide and no longer at a fixed location, as it did in 2019.

At the GO Fest, special spawns, a new special research task, and many more bonuses await you. However, you will also need to pay €16.99 for it. We will tell you whether the purchase is worth it.

GO Fest 2020 – Are you missing out on anything?

What bonuses are already known? So far, not everything about the GO Fest is known. So we have a rough idea of what will happen, but the exact details are not yet available. Here’s what we know so far:

  • The GO Fest will last 2 days. On July 25th and 26th, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM local time
  • On the first day, there will be 5 different habitats that change every hour: Fire, Water, Plant, Battle, and Friendship
  • 75 different Pokémon are expected to appear on the first day
  • A special research task, which is only available on the first day, must be completed
  • On the second day, something special is supposed to happen, which has not yet been defined in detail
GO Fest 2020

Which Pokémon are known? None of the Pokémon has been officially confirmed yet. However, they can be seen in the photos of the GO Fest and will likely also be found at the event. This was also confirmed by Michael Steranka in our interview about the GO Fest.

So far, Pokémon such as Kaumalat, Relaxo, and Alola-Kokowei have been shown in the images. The regional Pokémon Sengo and Vipitis have also been featured. However, according to Michael Steranka, another regional surprise is to follow.

Speculations: There have already been some teasers suggesting that Mega Evolutions will come to the GO Fest. Additionally, a leak regarding Crypto-Mewtu has been found.

The second day holds some surprises that are still unpredictable. Generally, it is unclear what will happen there.

What advantages does the event offer? Ticket holders will especially be able to catch a lot of Shinies. Niantic confirmed that the Shiny rate is supposed to be increased, so you can certainly grab some Shinies.

So if you enjoy shiny hunting, you will definitely have a great time at the event. You can also look forward to some rare Shinies that will appear there.

Additionally, you will gain access to a new mysterious Pokémon. Victini has been confirmed for the special research. Generally, other players without a ticket will also gain access to this Pokémon later on, but you will be prioritized here due to your ticket purchase.

GO Fest Victini
This is how Victini was teased for the GO Fest.

Otherwise, you mainly buy a lot of fun and a special experience in the game for €17. The GO Fest is basically like a big Community Day, but covers several Pokémon.

Is there a lot to miss without a ticket? You don’t have a huge disadvantage if you don’t buy a ticket for the GO Fest. Sooner or later, you will still be able to obtain the Pokémon that appear there.

You just need to ask yourself whether you can wait that long and whether you can live without the many Shinies.

Is the purchase worth it? Compared to other GO Fests and live events, you can’t go wrong with €17. The last GO Fest in Dortmund cost over €40 with taxes and only lasted one day. Here, you get more hours of gameplay fun and pay only half.

Niantic had already run several Safari Zones from home at the beginning of the year, proving that this concept works well. A purchase would not be completely wrong.

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WoW chief says: Shadowlands is a game from 2020 and a modern MMO

With Shadowlands, World of Warcraft wants to become modern, like a current game. But can that succeed? The Game Director is convinced.

World of Warcraft is not getting any younger. With its over 15 years, the MMORPG is now older than some of its players, and you can see that in many areas. After all, the development of the game is also held back by the aging engine and technical limitations. At the same time, however, the game has such a comprehensive and rich world that this is a great argument for a visit to Azeroth.

With Shadowlands, Blizzard wants to make World of Warcraft a true “game from 2020.” Can that succeed?

In an interview with Venturebeat, the Game Director of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, talked about the advantages and problems that WoW brings. After all, the game is many years old and has some systems in the background that slow down new developments or consume a lot of working time for an overhaul. However, this also offers room for many new ideas.

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Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft.

Old code hinders the creation of innovations

As good as it is to have many old contents and systems available, it can also be crippling. Code from 15 years ago simply no longer meets the current state of technology. Moreover, many developers probably could not imagine 15 years ago that their code would still be relevant today.

Of course, there is a burden with the technology. It is a double-edged sword where we are bound by decisions made 10 or 15 years ago by people who could not even imagine the situation we are in today (…) But that’s why we have to look back a little with each new expansion and renew or update some parts of our infrastructure.

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Old code sometimes makes innovations difficult – but forces the developers to find new solutions.

Character models as a strong improvement

One of the most important elements of these innovations in Shadowlands is the new character customization. What may initially seem like a minor detail actually provides a lot of diversity and much more freedom in character creation. Hazzikostas considers this so important that it’s one of his favorite projects. The diversity of the game world is increased by the new customizations.

I believe that the new character customizations are one of my favorite features from Shadowlands. This is both a success and a product of the art of our character designers, as well as our developers.

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New customizations make characters more versatile.

The character customization system has been drastically overhauled in the background. Previously, innovations became a problem because every new detail had to be adjusted to all others – this caused exponentially more work. Now the whole system is modular. This makes it relatively easy for developers to add new options or adjust and improve existing options.

We have already presented some of the best new combinations of customizations in this article.

Level phase sensibly divides the world

One of the best features to keep World of Warcraft modern is the new “Chromie Time.” In this, players can freely choose where they want to experience their leveling experience and choose an add-on of their choice.

Previously, the level restrictions were loosened by scaling areas, but still in quite narrow ranges. Players had to go to Outland (The Burning Crusade) or Northrend (Wrath of the Lich King) forcefully between levels 60 and 80. These were the two oldest expansions that could not visually and gameplay-wise keep up with the current World of Warcraft. Here, the game’s age was most evident.

Whoever switched to Outland at level 60 felt like a foreign object – their character looked relatively good, but the entire environment and the enemy types were mushy pixel sludge.

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Thanks to “Chromie Time”, players will soon be able to choose their favorite add-on to play.

With Shadowlands, this is different. The “standard path” means that new players experience their tutorial on Exile’s Reach, which is graphically and gameplay-wise in line with the current zeitgeist of WoW. They are then led into the visually impressive story of Battle for Azeroth, ultimately arriving in the modern, current Shadowlands.

We have a well-tuned experience that really represents the best that World of Warcraft has to offer in 2020 and reflects the modern game. A new player does not play content from 2010 and then from 2012 or 2014.

Shadowlands is a 2020 game. It is a modern MMO for many reasons, built on the foundations of this older franchise.

New players are also helped by a Mentor program, where veterans can assist newcomers.

In addition, WoW with Shadowlands offers further features that clearly stem from a more modern era. For example, Torghast has some elements of many “rogue-like” games and functions modularly. Several different corridors and platforms combine to create always new experiences with different challenges. This is also intended to keep World of Warcraft fresh – in addition to all the old systems that still work well today.

In summary, Shadowlands seems to be on a good path to make World of Warcraft fit for the demands and expectations of players in 2020 – despite all the limitations that such an old game inevitably brings. Even some of the most annoying things are likely to disappear forever.

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New MMO mixes survival and RPG content – Here’s how to participate in the beta

The new MMO Frozen Flame focuses on action-packed combat, RPG elements like leveling and crafting, and a survival aspect. Currently, the game is in Alpha, but the Beta starts in September.

What kind of MMO is this? Frozen Flame immerses you in a destroyed world called Arkana, where a magical flame curses living beings and transforms them into insane monsters.

Your task is to survive in this world until the cataclysm comes and the world is destroyed.

You have various content available to you:

  • The game emphasizes RPG elements such as leveling, crafting, and taming creatures.
  • There are survival elements like hunger and fighting against other players.
  • The battles are supposed to be action-packed, and you must actively dodge enemy attacks.
  • The game world is vast; you can climb mountains and glide through the air.

If PvP in a survival game doesn’t appeal to you, check out Gatewalkers, a free ARPG focused on PvE.

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How does the MMO work exactly? During gameplay, you explore the world with your character, complete quests, and defeat tough boss enemies. You can do this alone or with other players. There will be official servers for 50 players, but also custom servers.

Your goal in the game is to prevent the cataclysm. If it occurs, the world will be destroyed, and your character will die.

However, he will be reborn afterwards and retain some of his progress, items, and strength. You should become stronger each time. Then you can try again to stop the apocalypse.

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Beta launch and many innovations in September

Where does the game currently stand? Since July 10, Frozen Flame has been in closed Alpha. To participate, you need to spend 61.99 euros.

When does the Beta start? Frozen Flame is supposed to enter Beta on September 15. Then access will only cost you 24.99 euros (via Frozen Flame).

Additionally, the game will be expanded with some content, including:

  • New zones
  • New bosses
  • New options for housing
  • Smarter AI and tougher fights against NPCs
  • Revamp of the PvP system
Gliding is to be one of the movement methods in Frozen Flame.

What happens next? Another planned innovation is the release on Steam, which is set to take place in the fourth quarter of 2020. With this, Frozen Flame will transition from Beta to Early Access.

The game is expected to spend about 6 to 9 months in Early Access and will remain Buy2Play even after release.

Do you like survival games? In the MeinMMO list of the best survival games 2020, you can find more titles that may interest you.

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Fortnite professional loses in a tournament because sharks snatch his loot

The Fortnite pro Cody “Clix” Conrad participated in a cash tournament and lost a round because a Loot Shark got in his way. Now he wants to see these beasts out of the game.

What kind of tournament is this? In the Fortnite tournament “Dream Hack Online”, players compete against each other in solos. However, to participate, one had to register, and only the top 250 advance to the next round.

The prize pool is a total of $250,000 every month, distributed across 3 regions. The Fortnite pro Clix also participated in this tournament.

A shark ate his loot

What happened to the pro in the tournament? In one round of the tournament, pro Clix, who has already invested $6,000 in his new gaming setup, was far from the safe zone, in a build battle with an opponent. He needed to secure the elimination as he needed materials to get out of the harmful storm as quickly as possible.

Although he could eliminate his opponent, the desired loot fell from the high building toward the water. The pro quickly made his way, but he wasn’t fast enough.

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Once he arrived, he realized that a shark had already sniffed out his loot, and he could only watch as all the materials he needed were consumed by a shark.

“Sharks need to disappear”

How did the pro react to this incident? As soon as Clix saw that the shark had eaten his loot, he let out a contemptuous snort. He repeated over and over how “great” this game is.

“Great game indeed! I’m not playing this crap anymore. The developers are the worst. They put a shark in the game that eats loot…Hello?!

Clix

MeinMMO author Eilyn Rapp also did not have a great experience with the Loot Sharks as shown in the trailer.

What are Loot Sharks anyway? The new sharks were introduced with the start of Season 3 and have various functions. You can use them as a means of transportation or eliminate them for loot. However, the sharks are hungry and can deal damage or snatch your loot away.

So, anyone who wants to deal with sharks in the Fortnite world must know how they behave and how to best use them to their advantage. 5 things you should know about Fortnite sharks.

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MeinMMO receives a balance update – patch notes

In recent weeks, some things have changed here on MeinMMO. Here is a list of what exactly we’ve adjusted on the page.

In the last few weeks, there have been some changes here at MeinMMO. The devs have implemented updates aimed at improving your reading experience on the site.

The changes are based on the feedback and suggestions we received from you in the comments.

This is new:

  • One of the updates concerns our highlights: these are the first 7 articles displayed at the top of the page. Previously, articles in the highlights also appeared in the normal news feed or in top news. This led to these articles being seen by you multiple times. This is no longer the case. Highlight articles no longer appear in the news feed.
  • One of the new features is the lightbox. This allows individual images or an image gallery to be opened in full-screen view. The background page is dimmed, and the full focus is on the images.
  • The display of notifications at the top of your profile has been adjusted. It will now not only indicate whether there are any, but also how many notifications you have received.
  • The bug with the “Show more” button has also been fixed. Previously, there were instances where articles displayed were days or weeks old. That is no longer the case.
  • On Twitter, MeinMMO’s posts now include hashtags that associate them with the respective game covered in the article.

What’s next? This is not all, of course. We will continue to work on improving the site in various areas. And you can help us with that.

Feel free to send us your feedback and wishes in the comments. Did you discover a bug? Is something not working? Or do you wish for a specific feature for MeinMMO that you urgently miss?

You are welcome to bring your own suggestions and input. Tell us.

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Rainbow Six: Player climbs like a ninja through the level, kills all opponents without a weapon

Although his entire team is already listening on the ground and he has to face five opponents alone, one player in Rainbow Six Siege still won a round. The crazy thing: He didn’t fire a single shot. All opponents fell to his knife alone.

What happened? The player and reddit user Milk Is Spicy started a “quick match” in Rainbow Six on the Border map. As the last defender of the team, he then faced five remaining opponents.

Instead of giving up, he skillfully climbs over tables and shelves, then breaks through a destructible part at the top of the wall to appear behind three opponents, whom he had previously spotted through some holes.

He takes out all three with his knife before they can react. Purposefully, he continues through the level and waits for the remaining opponents. In the clip, you can hear a wall breaking, shortly thereafter, footsteps behind him.

Moreover, Milk Is Spicy’s proper sound settings help immensely. Those who listen closely can hear footsteps and other clues in the ambient noises that help him locate opponents.

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His big advantage is that the opponents cannot really notice him. Since he only uses the knife, he cannot be located by his (lack of) shots, and enemy reconnaissance in the form of drones is missing. Even with professionals, reconnaissance and communication are the keys to victory.

However, it is also likely that he is already a more experienced player. He and his entire team play the operator Recruit – the operator that is actually meant for beginners. Recruit recently received a strong buff. Many good players play “Recruit Only” rounds for fun or to troll a bit.

Can I do it too? The performance is already impressive, as you can go down with just a few shots in Rainbow Six. What Milk Is Spicy achieved here will certainly not be easy to replicate.

However, if you pay attention to your surroundings and know that the opponents are not paying attention to you or are playing uncertainly, then you can certainly replicate something like that.

However, the trick doesn’t work exactly the same anymore because the map has been adjusted, and the window through which he moved at the beginning is no longer passable. However, the other approach can be copied.

In doing so, you should just hope that no one takes offense at this action. Another player recently also won a round solo. However, he was kicked for his strong performance.

Milk Is Spicy reacts to the footsteps and catches a seemingly very surprised Glaz, before he heads to the last enemy, who is currently placing the defuser. Before this one notices him, he also falls to his knife.

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Crazy play shows what is truly important

How did he do that? As can be seen from the display of the opposing operators, his dead teammates helped him through scans. Using cameras, they informed him about the positions of the opponents.

Moreover, Milk Is Spicy’s proper sound settings help immensely. Those who listen closely can hear footsteps and other clues in the ambient noises that help him locate opponents.

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His big advantage is that the opponents cannot really notice him. Since he only uses the knife, he cannot be located by his (lack of) shots, and enemy reconnaissance in the form of drones is missing. Even with professionals, reconnaissance and communication are the keys to victory.

However, it is also likely that he is already a more experienced player. He and his entire team play the operator Recruit – the operator that is actually meant for beginners. Recruit recently received a strong buff. Many good players play “Recruit Only” rounds for fun or to troll a bit.

Can I do it too? The performance is already impressive, as you can go down with just a few shots in Rainbow Six. What Milk Is Spicy achieved here will certainly not be easy to replicate.

However, if you pay attention to your surroundings and know that the opponents are not paying attention to you or are playing uncertainly, then you can certainly replicate something like that.

However, the trick doesn’t work exactly the same anymore because the map has been adjusted, and the window through which he moved at the beginning is no longer passable. However, the other approach can be copied.

In doing so, you should just hope that no one takes offense at this action. Another player recently also won a round solo. However, he was kicked for his strong performance.

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Clip from CoD MW shows clips you didn’t know you want to see

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare there are many crazy moments. But one player has now put together a clip that is likely unexpected for many players.

What is this video? The clip is over 5 minutes long and features a montage of various memes, animes, and other funny excerpts. All of this takes place in the world of Modern Warfare.

The clip is receiving a lot of praise, especially the edits by the creator are being celebrated.

Clip is celebrated and leaves astonished viewers behind

This is the video: On reddit, the clip has already received over 8000 upvotes (as of July 20 at 3:00 PM). We embed it here for you:

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In the clip, you can see almost everything you wouldn’t expect there. It initially begins with a mission of the Kali sticks, accompanied by an Asian anime.

After that, things from Pacman, GTA 5, and Yu-Gi-Oh were also included. Over the entire 5 minutes, you see so many different excerpts that it’s hard to notice them all at first glance.

How is the video received? The feedback on this crazy clip is fantastic. Within a few hours, the creator collects thousands of upvotes on reddit.

Comments like “What was inserted is so good, thank you!” or “This is freaking awesome! I love the Yu-Gi-Oh part the most.” can be read under the video.

Are there more such videos? Recently, another player gathered a lot of praise on reddit for his montages. He showed the worst player types in Modern Warfare and accompanied it with classical music.

Another clip annoyed many players. A Twitch streamer cheated live on stream and accidentally revealed himself to his viewers. Twitch reacted and banned him from their platform. Players subsequently demanded a ban in Modern Warfare.

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Sony explains why you can only play some new games on PS5

That’s why there must be a clear boundary between console generations. If developers increasingly focus on cross-gen, the innovation of the new generation would be at risk.

This is what the Xbox chief thinks about exclusives: The Xbox chief recently commented on PlayStation exclusives. For him, this is the completely wrong approach. The Xbox is taking a completely different route and is also trying to include the old generation – especially with a view to the very successful Game Pass.

If you are considering buying a PlayStation 5, there seems to be a restriction. It appears that each household can only pre-order 1 PS5.

Several exclusive games have been announced for the PS5. Sony has now explained why you can only play these games on the PS5 and not on the PS4. According to Sony, the exclusive titles require the hardware of the PlayStation 5.

Where does the information come from? During the Game Summer Fests, gameplay with the PS5 DualSense controller was seen for the first time. In the subsequent conversation between journalist Geoff Keighley and Eric Lempel, Vice President and Head of Worldwide Marketing & Consumer Experience at PlayStation, the discussion was about the PlayStation 5.

This is what Lempel said: The Vice President explained that what is special about the PlayStation 5 is the new, powerful technology:

A lot of what you saw in the show, jumping through these different worlds, is not possible in most cases. It requires new hardware, it requires new performance. So that’s something we’re looking forward to. All these things come together. You combine that with 3D audio, with the controller, with ray tracing. I mean, these are great experiences, and these developers know how to leverage each of these features to really provide you with a unique experience. And that really speaks to what the next generation is for us.”

Eric Lempel, Vice President and Head of Worldwide Marketing & Consumer Experience at PlayStation, via Gamasutra.com.

That’s why there are exclusives: According to Lempel, all these possibilities are only offered by the PlayStation 5. And for these reasons, there are games like “Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.”

These are exclusive titles that only appear for the PlayStation 5 and do not support the PlayStation 4. Jumping through different worlds in just a few moments is not possible on the PS4. These features are only possible with new hardware and technology. With a new SSD for your PS4, you can still get quite a bit out of your old console.

And in case you haven’t seen the trailer yet, we have embedded it here for you again:

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This is the official trailer for “Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart”

Exclusives only on PS5, otherwise they would be completely different games

What are the arguments against a port for the PS4? Lempel also explains that you can’t develop games for both the PS4 and the PS5. If you did that, then they would be two completely different games. Lempel says:

It would be a different experience. From everything Insomniac [developer of Ratchet and Clank] has told us, this hardware enables them to realize this vision. They couldn’t make it [on PlayStation 4]. If they did, it would simply be different. You would be playing a different kind of game, and the experience would be different.

Eric Lempel, Vice President and Head of Worldwide Marketing & Consumer Experience at PlayStation, via Gamasutra.com.

That’s why there must be a clear boundary between console generations. If developers increasingly focus on cross-gen, the innovation of the new generation would be at risk.

This is what the Xbox chief thinks about exclusives: The Xbox chief recently commented on PlayStation exclusives. For him, this is the completely wrong approach. The Xbox is taking a completely different route and is also trying to include the old generation – especially with a view to the very successful Game Pass.

If you are considering buying a PlayStation 5, there seems to be a restriction. It appears that each household can only pre-order 1 PS5.

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Hearthstone: 1,000,000 damage in just one turn – Someone finally did it

1,000,000 damage in a single turn? In Hearthstone this is possible and led to a satisfied grin from a player who found a powerful combination with Shudderwock.

In Hearthstone, there are a whole range of combos and possibilities that are quite devastating. However, while 30 damage in a normal match is usually enough to defeat your opponent, things can get a bit crazier in the “wild” game mode. This recently led player MarkMcKz to break the magical barrier of 1 million damage in a turn – of course with the devastating Shudderwock card.

What is happening? In a Hearthstone match, player MarkMcKz finally created the perfect combo to break his record. After a long match in which he had already played numerous Battlecry cards, he could finally play the feared Shudderwock. His deck is nearly completely exhausted.

The Shudderwock repeats all the Battlecries of the cards played in the match when played.

1 Million Damage Shudderwock! from r/hearthstone

How did he do it? Mark has many cards in his deck that increase the card’s health via Battlecry – like the Twilight Drake. These effects are repeated multiple times, raising Shudderwock’s health from a pitiful 8 to 526,882. Additionally, he got Windfury and even Charge (via “Boss of the Bristleback”), allowing Shudderwock to attack immediately. A crazy Alchemist swaps Shudderwock’s health with its attack power – meaning he can hit twice for over 500,000 damage, which he immediately does, guaranteeing the instant victory.

This is what’s special about the Wild game mode in Hearthstone: In the wild game mode, almost all cards are playable, not just those from the latest expansions.

This means that over the years, more powerful and diverse combos have become possible, capable of destroying opponents in just one turn – often dealing multiple times the necessary damage.

The Shudderwock causes chaos often – it was one of the most game-changing cards ever.

From Blizzard, this is indeed intended. The developers already stated at the introduction of the mode that things would be a bit wilder and crazier.

New combos in Hearthstone are likely to be possible in just a few weeks. Because then “Scholomance Academy” will be released, bringing 135 fresh cards.

Have you created a similar combo in Hearthstone? Or is exactly this the reason why you avoid the “wild” game mode?

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The most complex MMORPG you’ve never played is launching soon on Steam

Do you know about Wurm Online? This MMORPG is relatively unknown but has a loyal fanbase that should grow even more with the upcoming Steam launch.

What is Wurm Online? This MMORPG was released back in 2006 and places you in a fantasy sandbox world, where you can do whatever you want. There is no story and no quests. You write your own story. How you do that is entirely up to you. Wurm Online aims to provide a second home for MMORPG fans who want to enjoy a lot of freedom in a game.

  • Survival elements play a role: You need food, tools, and a shelter.
  • You craft tools, weapons, armor, furniture, clothing, and more with 130 skills.
  • In the world, you mine resources like stone, ore, and clay, which you must refine to create objects. Different materials provide various bonuses.
  • You can build houses and entire cities. It is even possible to alter the land. For instance, you can clear forests to make space for a new village.
  • Players can establish kingdoms and fight each other in PvP battles.
  • Explore a vast, 2,000 km² world where monsters lurk.
  • You can leave your mark on the world by becoming a master craftsman or defeating the Troll King.
  • There are special PvP servers with full loot.
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In the trailer, you see what to expect in Wurm Online.

A very complex MMORPG

What is special about Wurm Online? The game system is so complex that you can prepare about 500 dishes that grant different bonuses. Wurm Online essentially wants to ensure that you have very few limitations. If you want to create something specific, it is usually possible.

You can build a ship and sail across the ocean with it. Along the way, sea monsters will attack you, but once you reach the new land, new opportunities open up for you.

The players manage the world themselves and expand it according to their own ideas. You have control over how the world changes and what role you play in that.

Moreover, the community is actively involved in the further development of the MMORPG. Those who are knowledgeable can help with the programming of new features.

Wurm Online is very reminiscent of the classic Ultima Online and the forthcoming MMORPG Fractured, scheduled for early 2022.

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Wurm Online wants to be a second home for you.

When does Wurm Online start? The Steam release will take place on July 24. Wurm Online is available as a free-to-play version with some restrictions and as a premium variant, where one month of premium time costs 7.99 euros or 12 silver coins, which you can earn in-game.

As a premium player, you can among other things:

  • Increase a skill to a value over 20
  • You may brand animals
  • You can become a priest
  • Your account will never be deleted if you stop playing for a period of time

What is the difference to Wurm Unlimited? By the way, this is not Wurm Unlimited, which has been available on Steam since 2015. Wurm Unlimited plays slightly differently. For instance, you level up faster. The game does not offer a free-to-play option and no subscription, but you can buy it for around 28 euros on Steam.

If you are looking for a sandbox MMORPG that offers a lot of freedom, you may want to check out Wurm Online.

Want to know which MMORPGs and MMOs are particularly worth it this year? Then check out the Mein-MMO list of the 15 currently best MMOs and MMORPGs 2020.

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Professionals in CoD Modern Warfare are really angry: “We are the test dummies”

In the CoD League, the official e-sports league of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, there has been a technical issue. This is causing a lot of frustration among the players who are now loudly criticizing the league.

These are the professionals in question: Seattle Surge has existed since September 2019 and is currently playing in the opening season of the Call of Duty League as a team for Seattle (Washington). Their success in the league has been rather modest, with a 3rd-4th place as their best result in recent weeks.

However, Surge features well-known professionals like Sam “Octane” Larew, who recently provided valuable tips for assault rifles in Modern Warfare. Octane has been in CoD e-sports since 2014 and is considered one of the best assault rifle players in the world.

After a loss on Saturday, July 18, against the London Royal Ravens, there was considerable frustration at Surge. From their perspective, the match should have been replayed.

Pros are angry, criticizing the league

What happened? In the match against London, Seattle played the Hardpoint game mode on the map St. Petrograd. After they won the first round and had the lead in the second, team captain Josiah “Slacked” Berry experienced connection issues.

He got disconnected from the game and could not reconnect, which led to a loss for Seattle despite having a significant lead.

However, the Call of Duty League decided that this was a player error (via dotesports). The result stands, and a match replay is not planned.

This is how players are reacting: The decision has led pro Octane and his teammates to criticize the league. Phrases such as “outrage” and “The league is so damn bad” are being thrown around.

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One of the now-deleted tweets from Octane.

Even team captain Slacked joined the discussion and criticized the league’s approach. He believes they are the “test dummies” on which such system errors are tested and improved. The rule for connection drops will certainly be changed after the game (via Twitter).

Pro Apathy, who has already become a world champion twice, agreed. It is

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Pre-orders for the PS5 may be limited to 1 per household

A user discovered an error message in the PlayStation Store that could affect pre-orders for the PS5. It appears that the pre-order is limited to one console per household.

What is this error message? As a user reported on the ResetEra platform, there was an update to the PlayStation Direct Shop that brought a new error message regarding the PS5. This was found in the shop’s source code:

You can only purchase one version of the PS5™ Console: Disc or Digital. You have already added one PS5™ console to your cart.

This message indicates that you cannot add more than one PS5 to the cart, regardless of whether you order a version with a disc drive or without.

Is the message related to pre-orders? However, it is not definitively proven whether this error message is specifically related to the PS5 pre-order.

However, since Sony allegedly wants to increase the production number of consoles for the release due to expected high demand at launch, the restriction seems reasonable.

Additionally, there are so-called “bulk buyers,” people who buy multiple devices to resell them at inflated prices online when the console is sold out at official retailers. Such a restriction could also prevent these individuals from stockpiling and allow for a more evenly distributed console.

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This is what the upcoming PS5 looks like, which many fans are already looking forward to.

Fans will be informed in time before the pre-sale

When does the pre-sale start? Since the announcement of the PS5, there have been speculations about the pre-sale and the price of the new console. However, there is still no concrete information on either.

Only during the Game Summer Fest did Eric Lempel, Vice President and Head of Worldwide Marketing & Consumer Experience at PlayStation, comment on the topic of pre-sales.

He reassured the fans and stated that the start of the pre-sale would not happen suddenly or on the side, but that fans would be informed in advance. This was Lempel’s response to speculations or timeframes appearing on shops or websites.

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The new PS5 Dualsense controller, which could be tested at the Game Summer Fest.

Additionally, during the event, the new Dualsense controllers were tested. It was reported that surfaces like sand or ice would feel different, as game journalist Geoff Keighly reported live.

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A player had a crazy accident in GTA Online: “Was transported to another dimension”

This player in GTA 5 Online had such a crazy car accident that he even claims he ended up in a different dimension. But what could have happened?

This is how the crazy car accident went down: The player HeistManiac was driving his car through the streets of Los Santos. He had revved up the speed quite a bit, which caused him to get launched into the air at a turn.

This can happen quickly, especially when you are driving one of the fastest vehicles in GTA Online.

After a brief moment in the air, he crashed into an NPC’s vehicle that was stopped at a traffic light. In the game, it was right in the middle of the day, but that was about to change.

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When the player crashed into the other car, the time of day changed at that very moment, and it suddenly became night and dark. It all happened so simultaneously that one could think the accident triggered this change in time.

The player HeistManiac himself says he crashed into the car so hard that he was transported to another dimension. Anyone who looks or listens a little closer will notice that even the radio program perfectly fits the situation.

Right after the accident, the radio host asks: “Are you listening?” It almost seems like he wants to make sure that nothing happened to the player.

When you are in the city of GTA Online at night, you can find a hidden detail that has received a lot of praise from players.

What could have triggered the change in time?

What explanation do players have for this crazy accident? Under the reddit clip posted by HeistManiac, GTA players are discussing what could have actually happened.

They suspect that a modder was present in the session and influenced the time of day. It should have actually been night, but the modder changed it to day. When he then left the session, the time returned to normal.

Player Lost_Layz paid attention to the details in the clip and explained why he thinks it was due to the modder. He says: “A modder logged out, and the time returned to where it should have been. It even shows that a player left the session at the exact moment you crashed into the vehicle.”

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Mods can even enhance the graphics of GTA 5.

With mods, you can influence many things in GTA 5. A team created a graphics mod that makes GTA 5 look like a completely new game after 6 years. It could be that this accident was really a coincidence caused by a modder, but some factors contributed to the perfect timing and made the accident just crazy.

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