The YouTuber Iceycat25 passed away in the week of June 28. In the community of Rainbow Six Siege, he was a well-known figure, appreciated and honored by many players. Now fans and players want to see a tribute for the YouTuber in the game.
Who is Iceycat25? As one of the first YouTubers, Iceycat25 accompanied the tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege. He is known for his videos on gameplay and operators, which often dive deep into the material.
Many current players of Rainbow Six have claimed to have gained their knowledge of strategies and the game itself from Iceycat25 and his videos, from which they learned. His last video discusses the rework of the map House, which came with the Season 2 patch and the reworking of a special operator:
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The last video by Iceycat25. The thumbnail comes from the intro.
Iceycat25 was considered a kind of pillar of the community.
The co-host of the podcast that Iceycat25 produced announced on Sunday, June 28, on reddit that the YouTuber had taken his own life. He was 42 years old.
Players demand tribute to Iceycat25
In another thread on reddit, the user OperationRainbowSix presented a weapon skin that he designed as a tribute to Iceycat25. The skin is universal for any weapon, is colored in icy blue tones, and features a wild big cat, also made of ice – The logo of the YouTuber.
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In the title, the user requests that Ubisoft adopt this skin and bring it into the game. The post has already received over 14,000 upvotes, and many players agree in the plea for a monument to the YouTuber.
Another suggestion from the community is to bring a weapon charm. It is also possible to bring an ice sculpture in his honor to the map during the upcoming rework of the Chalet, as the user I play casual suggests:
They should place a monument for him in the Chalet rework. An ice cat sculpture would fit the map, and he would be remembered in a way he would have wished. […] Rest in peace. I have never seen this man’s videos, but I will remember him.
The ideas are receiving great support. Players believe that Iceycat25 deserves such a gesture for his long service to Rainbow Six on YouTube. However, there are also voices that view the matter more critically. After all, honoring him might create the impression that suicide is being rewarded:
Someone in another thread emphasized that you don’t want to encourage suicide by placing a monument for him. It could be misunderstood as a reward that remembers him, which could be harmful.
Cyberpunk in an online world? That doesn’t seem so unrealistic, as the mysterious “Codename: SYN” might just hit the nail on the head.
Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the major story games that is eagerly awaited this year. Since its announcement, the Cyberpunk genre has seemingly gained some momentum as more and more developers are dedicated to creating neon-colored futuristic worlds. The Chinese company Tencent has also taken on such a project, currently running under the name “Codename SYN”. The first video shows excerpts from the project.
In SYN there are also hairy companions
What is shown in the video? The first tech demo of SYN shows only a few aspects of the game, which are still just a rough concept. The game is supposed to take place in the year 2035. The world has since evidently changed significantly and is much closer to a dystopian Cyberpunk reality.
Because real friends are somehow “meh”, women apparently have cybernetic animals as loyal companions, accompanying them in their street battles. Battles? Yes, because SYN is supposed to be an “open world FPS”. However, it is unclear how many players share a world and how often they encounter each other.
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The video places a clear focus on the art style and the look of character creation. At least visually, this demo can absolutely convince – even if the big eyes look a bit creepy.
SYN is still a long way from being playable: However, it must also be clearly stated that SYN is still only a pure tech demo and is in an extremely early state. Even if the game is supposed to be an “open world FPS”, all the shown elements should be taken with caution. So far, the developers only want to show their rough vision for the game and demonstrate what is possible with the engine.
If you like big eyes …
When is the game supposed to be released? No details have been provided yet. Given the early development stage, which has so far been nothing more than a tech demo, one should not expect it in 2020 or 2021. Unless, of course, the developers from Lightspeed & Quantum Studios, who also made PUBG Mobile, really buckle down.
Whether the game will ultimately meet expectations – whenever it is finished – and satisfy the hunger for a “Cyberpunk Online” remains to be seen. If there are any news about it, you will find out here at Mein-MMO.de.
These are the positive reactions: But not all of our readers see it so negatively.
Our reader D1avolus writes that there will always be dissatisfied people: “And in China, they prefer to play this and that, Australians prefer to play log tossing^^ You can never please everyone. You get something “for free” and still complain. Typical German, right?”
Also, Millerntorian tries to see things more calmly: “(…) So what, over the course of 10 years of membership, many gaming gems have come around. So one can also skip one or two months. And considering the small amount (of course, you always get the discounted offers for extending your membership. That’s clear), I certainly don’t expect a huge surprise every time.”
Especially regarding NBA 2K20, opinions are divided. Some do not understand how the game can be part of the anniversary bundle, while others do not understand the annoyance over the sports game.
NBA 2K20 is a basketball sports game. A game that stirs emotions.
What the community says
On reddit, there is a heated debate about the new PS Plus games.
Here are the negative reactions: Some users are not very happy with the PS Plus offer in July. User TongueUser1K writes on reddit:
So dumb. Whoever wants 2K20 usually gets it within the first two months. It has already been on sale 8 times this year. In two and a half months, 21 will come out, what a joke. Tomb Raider is okay, I think. I have played it once, but no longer own the disc.
Others see the problem less with the games but with the timing. Many would have preferred a blockbuster for the anniversary instead of 3 relatively uninteresting games:
User Faemsa is not bothered by the games, but by the timing: “NBA2K20 would be a good upgrade for me and Tomb Raider (which I have already completed) is a great game! So it is great that you all can enjoy it. It’s a pretty solid month, but as a 10th anniversary? The end of the console generation? I expected a month with an AAA exclusive title like GOW, HZD (which I also own, but would have been more fitting). The previous months (in which nothing was celebrated) had those blockbuster games.”
SmtNocturneDante is bothered by the nature of the anniversary: “I really didn’t like how they celebrated the 10th year, I also didn’t know they would give a free theme for the celebration, but that’s not even remotely enough. There should have been a good selection of games that hadn’t been on sale recently.”
These are the positive reactions: But not everyone in the community sees the games so negatively. For example, user Sisco98 writes:
So, Erica, this is the birthday surprise. I am happy with it, I have been watching it for a while, but haven’t bought it – thankfully.
How does the overall opinion look? Observing the comments under various articles and on reddit, it becomes clear that a majority of users are dissatisfied with PlayStation Plus’s anniversary selection.
There is a heated debate over NBA 2K20 and Tomb Raider, while the thriller game Erica is barely noticed. The game relies on real film footage instead of video sequences using the graphics engine. It was surprisingly released at Gamescom 2019.
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Sony has released the games for PS Plus in July 2020. The special thing: Thanks to the 10th anniversary of PS Plus, there are 3 games. However, the users’ joy is limited. Some believe that these games are not appropriate enough for the anniversary.But there are also more positive voices.MeinMMO explains why the games are not well received by subscribers.
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration – an adventure game
and Erica, a kind of thriller adventure
However, the 3 games are not well received by all players. We present you the opinions of our readers from MeinMMO and thoughts from other users.
PlayStation Plus celebrates its 10th anniversary. However, the way it is done does not please everyone.
Anniversary and old games: What users are annoyed by
These are the points of contention about PS Plus in July 2020: We first present the biggest criticisms from the community. The criticism or assessment varies greatly.
The games are all good but come at a wrong time. They are not anniversary games, the users say.
The age of the games: NBA 2K20 will be replaced in about 2 months by NBA 2K21, and Tomb Raider is also several years old.
The nature of the anniversary: Many users wished for something “special” like a discount voucher for longtime subscribers for the store or an exclusive title.
What concerns MeinMMO readers
These are the negative reactions: MeinMMO reader Ron expresses his anger very clearly. He writes:
Super weak action from Sony. Sorry, but bringing NBA 2K20 for a 10th anniversary? This might interest some in the United States, but basketball is not that popular here in Europe. It should have been Fifa. I don’t even know Erica, and Rise of the Tomb Raider has been available for under 15 euros for quite a while. This is really disappointing.
Also, user Dave cannot understand Sony’s selection for the anniversary and feels similarly: “I also don’t understand, on the occasion of the anniversary, I would have expected some exclusives like God of War or Horizon [Zero Dawn]. But of all things, NBA 2K20, which is being ripped apart because of its terrible loot box system? Hmm.”
These are the positive reactions: But not all of our readers see it so negatively.
Our reader D1avolus writes that there will always be dissatisfied people: “And in China, they prefer to play this and that, Australians prefer to play log tossing^^ You can never please everyone. You get something “for free” and still complain. Typical German, right?”
Also, Millerntorian tries to see things more calmly: “(…) So what, over the course of 10 years of membership, many gaming gems have come around. So one can also skip one or two months. And considering the small amount (of course, you always get the discounted offers for extending your membership. That’s clear), I certainly don’t expect a huge surprise every time.”
Especially regarding NBA 2K20, opinions are divided. Some do not understand how the game can be part of the anniversary bundle, while others do not understand the annoyance over the sports game.
NBA 2K20 is a basketball sports game. A game that stirs emotions.
What the community says
On reddit, there is a heated debate about the new PS Plus games.
Here are the negative reactions: Some users are not very happy with the PS Plus offer in July. User TongueUser1K writes on reddit:
So dumb. Whoever wants 2K20 usually gets it within the first two months. It has already been on sale 8 times this year. In two and a half months, 21 will come out, what a joke. Tomb Raider is okay, I think. I have played it once, but no longer own the disc.
Others see the problem less with the games but with the timing. Many would have preferred a blockbuster for the anniversary instead of 3 relatively uninteresting games:
User Faemsa is not bothered by the games, but by the timing: “NBA2K20 would be a good upgrade for me and Tomb Raider (which I have already completed) is a great game! So it is great that you all can enjoy it. It’s a pretty solid month, but as a 10th anniversary? The end of the console generation? I expected a month with an AAA exclusive title like GOW, HZD (which I also own, but would have been more fitting). The previous months (in which nothing was celebrated) had those blockbuster games.”
SmtNocturneDante is bothered by the nature of the anniversary: “I really didn’t like how they celebrated the 10th year, I also didn’t know they would give a free theme for the celebration, but that’s not even remotely enough. There should have been a good selection of games that hadn’t been on sale recently.”
These are the positive reactions: But not everyone in the community sees the games so negatively. For example, user Sisco98 writes:
So, Erica, this is the birthday surprise. I am happy with it, I have been watching it for a while, but haven’t bought it – thankfully.
How does the overall opinion look? Observing the comments under various articles and on reddit, it becomes clear that a majority of users are dissatisfied with PlayStation Plus’s anniversary selection.
There is a heated debate over NBA 2K20 and Tomb Raider, while the thriller game Erica is barely noticed. The game relies on real film footage instead of video sequences using the graphics engine. It was surprisingly released at Gamescom 2019.
More games for your PS4? Are you looking for exciting games to keep you entertained over the summer months? The Midyear Sale has started in the PS Store. We present you the 10 best games of the Midyear Sale 2020 and reveal which games are particularly worth it. And the best part: You don’t need to be a subscriber for the offers.
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In Pokémon GO, the next big feature should be the invitations to raids. Now, Niantic is surprisingly postponing this adjustment.
This feature is about: A few weeks ago, Niantic announced the raid invitations. This will allow you to invite friends to raids who are not nearby. They can then participate via a remote raid pass.
More than the announcement happened initially, but then nothing else came. It went quiet around the feature. Now, Niantic has announced that raid invitations will not be appearing for the time being.
No raid invitations this month
This is what Niantic says: Niantic spoke up on Twitter, stating that we will not receive raid invitations this month for the time being.
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As a reason, they mention technical difficulties that prevent the launch in June.
Furthermore, they state that they are working on a later release date and will share this date soon on their channels.
What does this mean? In our interview with Niantic , the developers mentioned that remote raids will play a significant role during the GO Fest. Invitations to such raids would surely have been a good option there. Now it is questionable whether these invitations will be in the game by the end of July – after all, the GO Fest starts then.
Moreover, this will likely annoy many trainers. Especially during the Corona times, many players worldwide wish to still participate in raids with their friends. While there is the option for remote raids, it only works if you can see the gym in the vicinity. For many trainers, this new feature did not help much. Raid invitations would have improved things significantly.
What happens next? For now, we have to manage without the invitations. The program in the next few weeks offers plenty to do.
Before the GO Fest, a three-week event marathon awaits us. There are new special research tasks to solve, and more shinies will be added to the game. So, we can tackle many tasks in the coming weeks even without raid invitations.
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Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Round 8 Studio| Publisher: Neowiz, Bandai Namco | Platform: PC, Xbox One | Release: 13.03.2020 (Xbox), Spring 2021 (PC)
The action MMORPG Bless Unleashed is currently only available for the Xbox One console. However, the release for PC has finally been announced, and it is coming to Steam. Find out why PC players can look forward to it and why Bless Unleashed should not be associated with the unsuccessful Bless Online in this exclusive interview between MeinMMO and the developers.
What kind of game is it? Bless Unleashed is an open-world action MMORPG set in the world of the failed MMORPG Bless Online. The online role-playing game features contemporary graphics with the Unreal 4 engine and a sophisticated action combat system.
You can choose from up to five classes and chain your skills into devastating combos. There is also open-world PvP in certain zones.
Fast-paced action battles in a colorful world – This is Bless Unleashed.
Until now, all of this was only available on Xbox One, as Bless Unleashed was released in March 2020 only for this console. However, this is set to change with the upcoming PC port:
When will Bless Unleashed be released on Steam? The release for PC has been announced for spring 2021.
Will there be crossplay between Xbox One and PC? Not at launch, but possibly later.
And there are many more questions about the “new” game. What does it have to do with the unsuccessful and now-defunct Bless Online? And what has been optimized for the PC release?
These and many other questions were posed by us from the MeinMMO team to Koven Park, the Development Lead of Bless Unleashed.
Koven Park is the developer lead of Bless Unleashed
The differences between the console and PC versions
MeinMMO: When will Bless Unleashed come to PC, and can you tell us more about the financial model of Bless Unleashed? Will it be on Steam?
Koven Park: It will launch as a free-to-play game on Steam in early 2021. The game will also be accessible through the official Bless Unleashed website.
MeinMMO: What are the strengths of Bless Unleashed, and what distinguishes it from other MMORPGs even in 2020?
Koven Park: Bless Unleashed was developed with a strong emphasis on implementing intuitive action combat and open-world content. Therefore, I believe the greatest feature of Bless Unleashed is that you can grasp actions at a glance and perform fun combos that are not possible in other MMORPGs with tab-targeting.
Another strength is that it is built on an open-world basis to present content that is based on exploring the vast world.
I also want to mention the Union content as a unique feature. A Union is a group with a strong bond that can bring together users with the same inclinations. This content benefits players who want to fight, protect, and explore in the game according to their individual preferences.
MeinMMO: Why did you say you wanted to bring the game not only to Xbox One but also to PC? Wasn’t it primarily tailored for console players?
Koven Park: It is true that we developed the game from the beginning with a focus on consoles. Many Xbox users responded positively and loved it, but in some cases, PC users expressed their dissatisfaction that it was only available on Xbox. I think the main reason is that we wanted more users to enjoy our game regardless of the platform.
With our special expertise for the console, I gained confidence that the PC version could also be successful with the same action. So we tried to implement the operation and action that we had as a goal not only with the gamepad but also with a combination of keyboard and mouse. So far, the results are satisfying.
MeinMMO: What are the main differences between the console and PC versions?
Koven Park: The content does not differ between the console and PC versions. However, it may differ in player experience.
The biggest difference is that PC specifications can have more flexibility than the fixed standard specification of the console.
Since the optimization, such as the frame affected by the action ability, has already been tailored to the console, the PC can utilize a configuration that allows for smoother gameplay.
The second major aspect is the difference between the display of the PC and the console. When creating the console version, there were settings that took into account the distance from the TV.
However, with the PC version, I thought there are factors where users might feel uncomfortable when the display comes closer. Through the above consideration, a wide range of applications, such as wide monitor support, adjustment of character camera distances, UI, etc., have been applied to the PC version.
MeinMMO: Does the PC port include a larger content update, and if so, what can we expect from it?
Koven Park: Of course! Bless Unleashed will continuously receive larger updates. In addition to content that improves quality of life and world dynamics, such as a fishing system or more notable field bosses and elite monsters that will increase with each new field.
We plan to develop dungeons for 10 players and elite dungeons and keep the original story up to date. In the case of the major XB1 update “Saurin’s Deception,” the high expectations of users regarding the number of innovations and quality improvements have been met.
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The atmospheric announcement trailer for the PC version of Bless Unleashed.
Bless Unleashed has nothing to do with the failed Bless Online
MeinMMO: In retrospect, the PC launch of Bless Online is viewed rather critically in the West. Do you as the team behind Bless Unleashed feel that you faced strong headwinds from the beginning, even if perhaps undeserved?
Koven Park: I would like to take this opportunity to mention that Bless Unleashed is a completely different game from Bless Online. Bless Unleashed is being developed by a new development team that previously worked on projects such as Monster Hunter. And unlike Bless Online, we listen closely to our players.
We are committed to providing a gaming service where our users come first. From the moment of announcement (now) and even after the start of live service, we promise to provide a gaming service that will also satisfy those who were disappointed by Bless Online.
We will also hold a closed beta and do our best to invite as many players who played Bless Online as possible. I strongly recommend experiencing the unique and exciting open world of Bless Unleashed directly.
The current team of Bless Unleashed has nothing to do with the failed Bless Online.
MeinMMO: What would you like to say to all the people who hesitate to play Bless Unleashed because the name is burdened by the first PC version Bless Online?
Koven Park: First of all, I would like to apologize for the disappointing result of Bless Online a few years ago. Unfortunately, Bless Unleashed shares the same world and some locations and characters. But it is a completely different game produced by a different studio. In fact, the Bless IP is also being used for the development of other mobile games.
I would appreciate it if people could perceive Unleashed as a different game from Bless Online. We initially brought together developers who were familiar with action (projects like Monster Hunter, etc.) and gradually redeveloped small aspects to improve the problems of the existing MMORPG.
We hope that users who have not yet come into contact with the game will feel that Unleashed is a different game as soon as they experience and enjoy it directly.
MeinMMO: How can we imagine the development of Bless Unleashed? Did you discover a lot of potential for a fresh start while developing Bless?
Koven Park: As I said before, I cannot say anything more about BO because it was produced by another studio. Therefore, I would rather talk about the development of Unleashed.
Bless Unleashed is a project that has been thought about a lot from the beginning and in which a lot of time has been invested. Why do we feel so much tension and pressure when fighting a boss? The rigid frame we have for attacks and hits, the arrangement of UI/UX relative to distance from the screen, the graphical implementation of spatial perception, all of this required a lot of consideration and effort.
I have been developing large projects for a long time, but the Unleashed development team has worked with such extraordinary passion that I believe users will understand their sincerity.
Bless Unleashed focuses on wild, dynamic action, not tab-targeting like the old Bless.
MeinMMO: What are the biggest differences from Bless Online? Testers have said that the performance on the console is surprisingly good and the game looks quite good for that. What have you improved here compared to Bless Online?
Koven Park: Instead of comparing our game to BO, I would rather talk about the charm of Unleashed. I would prefer to explain more about the action, which is the greatest strength of Bless Unleashed.
Conventional MMORPG combat is typically games where skills are executed with targeting. You play by locking the target, looking at the effects on the ground, or observing the status and UI of other players. However, Bless Unleashed is an MMO where action is at the forefront. A game where you determine the combos while observing or dodging the actions of the monsters.
On this basis, the entire combat against monsters and the dungeon content has been redesigned. Many aspects of the game are completely different, such as combat design, the combo system, etc.
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This is what the gameplay of Bless Unleashed on Xbox One looks like.
More about the story, endgame, and solo viability
MeinMMO: How long does the leveling and story phase take, and can you say something about what this phase looks like?
Koven Park: The story of Bless Unleashed is fundamentally based on the conflict and conspiracy story between God and his followers and those who oppose God. We tried to make it as real as possible for the users so they can become one with the characters in the game and experience the story of the world.
We wanted to delve into the story of Carzacor, to show the villains who caused the catastrophe, and to make the world feel alive through the stories of the darkness and the people living in it. The broad context of the story is based on heroes hunting down the villains who have ruined the world.
So far, the simple text for the story will contain more than half a million words of story, and it will continue to grow as we constantly update the story and the stories of the characters within it.
The world of Bless is colorful and full of fantastic creatures.
MeinMMO: Long-term motivation is a critical factor for the success of an MMORPG. Can you describe what the endgame looks like at the moment?
Koven Park: The continuous development and growth of characters and items over a long period is essential. In addition to this basic structure, we will further expand the growth area to achieve a higher motivation for continued play. Our development team refers to this goal as “growth shock.”
Once a certain growth level is reached, the appearance of your hero will change drastically. In the same way, content will continue to be added for characters that have changed enough to be affected by this growth. The goal is to continuously offer challenging content, such as dimensional rifts, monster arenas, mythical dungeons, etc.
MeinMMO: Please explain the “growth shock” again in more detail.
Koven Park: The term “growth shock” is mainly used internally at the studio. It essentially places the character in a different perspective upon reaching a certain level, providing players with a different progression style than before.
And when players reach the “growth shock” stage, we add challenges and content to further motivate them in the game.
MeinMMO: Do you feel that the way people play MMORPGs has changed over the years? And if so, have you had to adapt to that, and how?
Koven Park: To meet current trends, we have made changes to content that were originally large or required multiple players. These are now more casual and can be utilized with fewer players or even solo.
A main type of such content is the battle against field bosses. Although multiple players can gather to fight a large and threatening boss in the field, it is also quite possible for solo players to engage. The fight against the field boss begins when multiple players gather, and all participating users will be rewarded.
It’s casual and immediate as players can gather and part ways as they please, and players can experience many adventures by simply exploring the game field.
Such bosses often bring players together.
MeinMMO: Can you tell us what the biggest changes have been since the release of Bless Unleashed on Xbox One?
Koven Park: While there has been quantitative growth, such as the addition of 8 dungeons along with other content, the biggest change in providing the game for Xbox One users has been the balance in the early to mid-areas of the game and updates that reduced the stress associated with upgrading items.
The development team is working hard to communicate and synchronize with our players to make the game more enjoyable.
Fights experience the most changes and will continue to evolve. There are further plans to significantly change the player progress changes, which we consider the core of the combat system.
This could include adding a new class, expanding and evolving unique abilities, class switching, and Bless upgrades. We plan to give each class more individuality by strengthening future abilities while expanding growth motivations.
What are Blessings? In Bless Unleashed, Blessings refer to passive bonuses that you unlock throughout the game. This allows you to better tailor your hero to your individual play style. For example, there is a Blessing that grants you significantly more hit points. Ideal for building a particularly tough tank or making a DPS class a bit less fragile.
MeinMMO: What are the “additional features” besides typical dungeons and PvP content that players can invest their time in? And will there be housing?
Koven Park: There is no housing per se, but a settlement system in Bless Unleashed. Players can gather field workers in their personal estate to craft items and tame mounts.
There is a variety of content located in the fields and throughout the world of Bless Unleashed. For example: field bosses, elite monster hunting, invasion quests that trigger events in specific regions, and prestige quests linked with a variety of powers and connections. Finally, there are life skill-related contents, such as “superior gathering.” This is in addition to fishing, gathering, and mining, allowing users to compete with other users for powerful gathering materials.
Through content distributed across the world, players can naturally evolve and compete with each other.
Many contents of Bless Unleashed can also be completed solo.
“Bless Unleashed can also be played as a single player game”
Koven Park: Compared to the time when MMO games were new, things are now more individual and different from when a large group of over 40 players would perfectly work together to complete raids.
However, the downside of this has already been highlighted in earlier MMO games, where even in these games, the number of players required for each content was reduced.
According to the preferences of current players, Bless Unleashed can also be played as a single-player game. However, this does not mean that everything can be completed from start to finish alone.
Even though Bless Unleashed can be played alone, it will be easier to experience multiple contents with other players. Regarding dungeons, there are also arenas for two players in addition to dungeons for 5 players, where players can casually participate.
This is what PvP looks like in Bless Unleashed
MeinMMO: What does PvP look like in Bless Unleashed? Many PvE enthusiasts fear unfair PvP or grief play. We’ve read that you want to make PvP fairer. What does that mean, and would you say Bless Unleashed can only be played in PvE?
Koven Park: I think I can answer both of the above questions with the following explanation. The open-world PvP system in Bless Unleashed is governed by a “Fame” system. To illustrate: a player who kills several players without reason gains “Notoriety,” but gains an advantage in attack power once a certain value is reached.
With increasing notoriety, the player can also be attacked by other players first. Players who kill notorious players gain honor and boosts in return for protecting other players.
Players who are not interested in maintaining this system can use safe zones or the peace declaration, which states they do not play PvP. This allows them to completely avoid PvP for a certain time.
In the open world, PvP can occur in certain zones.
MeinMMO: It sounds like you can only escape PvP for a certain time. Is there a way to avoid PvP entirely? And what exactly is the “peace declaration” about?
Koven Park: There are “Safe Zones” and “Contested Zones” in the world of Bless Unleashed. “Safe Zones” are areas where PvP cannot occur, while “Contested Zones” are areas where players are open to PvP against other players.
A “peace declaration” is an item that protects the user after a certain period of time, even while they are in the “Contested Zones,” essentially making them immune to PvP for a specific duration. The item can be freely acquired.
Who should play Bless Unleashed, and what’s next?
MeinMMO: What types of MMORPG players do you appeal to with Bless Unleashed?
Koven Park: While this may just be the ideal of the development team, we want to include all types of users who play MMORPGs. We believe there are 3 main types of MMORPG players:
Adventurer: An independent player who enjoys exploring the world, collecting, and crafting.
Guardian: A player who prefers to be in a group, enjoys PvE with others, collaborates with other players, and fights bosses.
Destroyer: A player who enjoys PvP and competitive advantages. Only victories satisfy them.
Unions were created to satisfy these groups of players, and when users reach a certain level in the world, they can join one of the three Unions.
The Union, which is much larger than a guild, is a community of users with the same inclinations who receive benefits for doing what they please without having to participate compulsorily in aspects they do not want to engage in, such as battlegrounds, dungeons, or field content. We also plan content like competitions between Unions and later world events.
These are Unions: The Unions are a mix of social meeting points and factions. There are three of them in the game. Each caters to PvE players, PvP fans, or crafting enthusiasts:
– Sentinels: Enhance survival chances in PvE – Artisans Society: Allow better crafting – Court of Ravens: Offer advantages in PvP
In the Unions, you can experience special quests and team up with like-minded players.
MeinMMO: Some players wish that guilds and social features play a more significant role in Bless Unleashed. It could provide more benefits to be in one. Do you have plans to improve this?
Koven Park: Guild achievements, guild contributions, and guild growth have been added through the latest update. We plan to continuously add benefits through content such as a supply room and guild missions, as well as content among communities.
Bless Unleashed offers a large world to explore and is continuously expanding.
MeinMMO: Can you give us a special insight into the future of Bless Unleashed?
Koven Park: We are preparing a diverse and aggressive update through long- and short-term plans. We hope that Bless Unleashed will be recognized in the PC MMORPG market as an open-world MMORPG with fun action. I hope many players will enjoy the game!
MeinMMO: Okay, last question: Based on your data from the last few months, is there a feature that surprised you by how popular it is with players?
Koven Park: There was an early prologue that contained a lot of story. However, in the early stages of the game, players told us they wanted to skip the prologue. So we added the option to skip the prologue.
However, it turned out that players who did not skip it played the game much longer in the end than those who did skip it. In general, the biggest dilemma in MMORPG creation is the low preference for storylines, with the focus often on combat or progression, which is why this was an unexpected outcome.
We will stick to our original goals and focus on the importance of details, as we know that the story, combat, and other systems are important parts of the game.
MeinMMO: Thank you for the interview!
Finally, a new action MMORPG for PC!
I have to admit that after the huge disappointment with Bless Online, I had no real desire to deal with the Bless IP anymore. And since Bless Unleashed was initially only available for the Xbox One, I was even less interested as a pure PC player.
But with the announcement of the PC launch, I became curious. Because I can’t stand the outdated tab-targeting system in many MMORPGs and much prefer to swing my weapon freely and unrestrained to sweep my enemies away with combos, AoE, and skill shots.
All of this seems to be finally possible in Bless Unleashed on PC. Since I have always liked the colorful art style of Bless (there are even cat people!), a game in this world with a fast-paced and dynamic action combat system suits me just fine. Let’s just hope that the new developers will have more success with Bless Unleashed than the old team had with Bless Online.
Jürgen Horn Editor at MeinMMO
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The hack and slash Torchlight 3 faced heavy criticism upon the launch of its Early Access phase on Steam. Now, a large update with a new story act is being released. We take a look at how the action RPG is doing now.
How did the launch of Torchlight 3 go?On June 13, the Early Access phase of the action RPG Torchlight 3 began. However, there was a lot of criticism. Some players found the combat system too slow, and the areas were deemed simple and linear. Players also felt that character development was not complex enough, and the game, according to some, seemed more like a mobile game.
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Torchlight 3 introduces its new act in the trailer.
Steam reviews increase from 34% to 43%
How is the hack and slash doing now? The rating on Steaam has improved from an initial 34% to now 43%. While this is only a small increase, it seems to be slowly getting better. The aforementioned criticisms still apply to some players and are being discussed in the community, but there are increasingly more positive voices.
Mendokusai writes on Steam: “I can only recommend this game in its current state. But only because the developers listen to feedback. If you really want this game to turn into Torchlight 3 and be worthy of the name Torchlight, then buy it, play it, and give feedback. Help the game grow.”
Burntp0pcorn says: “I love the game. But I’ve never played another Torchlight before.”
Misty_Roses explains: “I think it’s overall a good game and will be in the end. But I would advise for now to save your money until it’s a bit more finished, and we see where the journey goes. That’s the only reason I’m giving it a thumbs down. I love the Torchlight series, even though this game is a bit rough. I hope it gets optimized in the future and that the developers fix all the issues the game has.”
The Voltura are new enemies in Act 3 of Torchlight 3.
How is the game evolving? Today, on June 30, a major update for Torchlight 3 is being released. This brings the third act with the new setting Echonok into the game.
The story continues. You will learn how things progress with Veriss, who carries the Heart of the Void and can merge the world of humans and Netherim.
You explore new locations and dungeons by visiting the ancient halls of the dwarves and searching for treasures.
You fight additional bosses and enemies, including the Voltura, a mix of birds and machines.
You collect valuable loot.
It will be interesting to see how the rating of Torchlight 3 changes after the release of the Third Act.
The update was huge and also introduced a new 200-player mode in Warzone. The patch had a maximum size of 39 GB.
You can now earn the new sniper in the game and then lie in wait. MeinMMO shows you how to get it here.
How to get the new sniper in Modern Warfare
What you need to do for the sniper: The Rytec AMR can only be obtained through 2 ways:
In Modern Warfare and Warzone, a challenge awaits you. If you complete this, you will receive the sniper rifle as a reward.
Alternatively, you can buy the blueprint in the in-game shop and unlock the weapon as well.
How to complete the challenge for the Rytec AMR
What is the task? As a challenge, you have “Get 3 quickscope kills with snipers or DMRs in 15 different matches.”
You need to go hunting with snipers or DMRs and collect quickscope kills. In total, you need to achieve 45 kills this way. So this task is not completed quickly.
You can find the progress for your unlock mission in the weapon tab under the sniper rifles when you select the Rytec.
How should one approach the task? You can choose between sniper rifles and DMRs here. So you have quite a large pool of weapons to choose from.
If you’re using a sniper, we recommend the AX-50. It is currently the best sniper rifle in Modern Warfare. It is also ideal for quickscoping.
If you prefer DMRs, we recommend the MK2 Carbine. It is the best weapon of this kind and very precise. However, this only applies to the multiplayer of MW 2019.
The AX-50 is a good choice to master the challenge.
Which scope should you choose? In multiplayer, it’s best to use a smaller scope for this. This way, you are also stronger at close range, and the likelihood of hitting an opponent is higher. Additionally, your scope speed increases.
What you need to consider: When choosing your weapon in multiplayer, you should ensure that you choose a rifle that can kill with the first shot. It would be unfortunate if you land a quickscope, but it isn’t lethal. Therefore, a sniper is better, but the MK2 Carbine is also deadly at almost any distance.
Remember that you not only need to get kills, but you also need to achieve them as quickscope kills. So, it doesn’t help to camp in one spot and look for enemies through your scope. Stay in motion and always look for opponents. If you have a good eye on him and feel you might hit directly, then aim briefly and take a shot. In our tips for aspiring snipers, you will find some pointers on how to aim quickly through the scope.
Use these modes and maps: A good variant to complete the challenge is the hardcore mode. Most hits are lethal there, and you can also use more mobile sniper weapons, such as the Dragunov.
We recommend smaller maps, such as Shipment or Shoot House. They are tight, and you can more easily get a kill.
In Warzone, the task is significantly more difficult. Choose a mode with respawn, such as “Plunder”, and try your luck here.
How to buy the Rytec AMR in the shop
This is now available in the shop: In the in-game shop of Modern Warfare, you can currently buy a bundle called “Lost Souls”. This includes the new sniper among other things.
This bundle is currently available for purchase in the shop.
Inside is the blueprint “Damnation”. This is a special version of the Rytec AMR. The bundle costs 1,200 CoD points – equivalent to about 12 euros.
If you invest the 12 euros, you can use the sniper directly. Players report, however, that there is only the weapon’s blueprint. The normal sniper is not available this way.
The seasonal model and the power level grind of Destiny 2 simply do not harmonize, says MeinMMO shooter expert Sven Galitzki. At least for the seasons, a different solution would be appropriate in his eyes.
This is how I see the power level system currently: Season after season, expansion after expansion, the level cap goes up and Bungie keeps making Guardians grind for new power levels.
However, while the power or light level was once an expression of the Guardians’ power, the system has now become a cumbersome, almost pointless accessory and an artificial barrier, simply to stretch out or delay access to certain content – especially with the seasonal model. This became especially clear to me in Season 11.
What are the problems with the power level? The biggest problem in my view is that the power level currently serves almost no real purpose except to set an artificial barrier to certain activities.
The hunt for power level continues in Season 11
No matter how high you level, once you overcome a certain level barrier for specific activities, it essentially makes no difference how much further you push your power level – even though you can level it infinitely with the artifact.
There is also no sense of power or dominance. Even if I am several power levels above an activity, everything is scaled. The experience in strikes, Gambit, or old raids remains the same – regardless of whether I approach them with a power level of 750, 900, or 1080.
Unfortunately, really stomping through and feeling powerful and over-leveled is not possible, even though I would expect exactly that as a reward for my regular effort with a higher power level.
The super feels powerful. But our Guardians do it only rarely – even with a high power level.
Why the power grind fits well with DLCs – but not with seasons: In larger DLCs, the grind for power takes a back seat and somehow fits the setting.
We might run new strikes, new missions, enjoy ourselves on new multiplayer maps, or indulge in other new activities. Throughout this, we level up passively, become stronger, and prepare for new high-level activities like a raid. All of this while we enjoy new content. There is not really much to criticize about it. But this is where I see the big difference.
In the seasons, we are essentially doing the same. However, in old content. The seasonal power level grind constantly runs us through activities that we have also played in the seasons since the last expansion. And for what? So we can finally enjoy the few new and truly exciting contents like the new dungeon “Prophecy”, as in the current Season 11.
The new dungeon “Prophecy”
To effectively tackle this really well-done activity, you should be around power level 1040. And that is not something you can quickly achieve – especially if you cannot play for 8 hours every day. As a result, some players will see this excellently crafted dungeon only late due to this artificial hurdle – even though it will first disappear with the new expansion Beyond Light in the fall for now.
For beginners, this may not be such a noticeable problem. However, once you have a few seasons under your belt, as a veteran, you could definitely feel frustrated.
In short: While the power grind at the start of larger expansions or DLCs still fits reasonably well into the game and the context, during the seasons it is simply bland, very repetitive, and almost lazy from a gameplay perspective. The path to the “endgame” is thereby significantly more annoying and monotonous in the seasons. Additionally, you are artificially excluded from exactly the content you want to play.
Not everything is bad about the seasonal system. However, the power level system in its current state simply does not fit with it and feels more demotivating than promoting.
In DLCs like Warmind, the power grind felt different.
What improvements could be made to the power level system? The most important thing in my opinion would be to give the power level and the associated grind real meaning. That may sound trivial at first, but it’s exactly what the system lacks at its core.
If I could stomp through “older” content with a higher power level like an immortal god and truly feel powerful while doing so – even that alone should be very motivating for many Guardians.
Moreover, I do not necessarily have to collect top loot. But if I could access missing and interesting armor pieces from an old raid, dungeon, or the Menagerie, the power grind would already be much more attractive. This way, many things could be easier to catch up on, which you previously missed out on and for which it is no longer easy to find enough players.
Would you also like to rush through the heroic Menagerie with a power level of 1080?
Even when I eventually reach max power level and have driven my seasonal levels far beyond all new activity requirements with the help of the artifact, it would be cool if I could also power through the latest contents as an OP Guardian with 1-2 friends. Because that’s what you are leveling for, right?
Many would appreciate content for which a power grind is actually worthwhile. Through noticeable level differences and the possibility of being able to become OP (in older content faster, in current content only with a lot of effort), I believe this could be achieved quite easily without making the latest high level content obsolete.
Conclusion: Destiny 2 should really start considering improving the power level system – at least in the seasons. Because these will remain a fixed part of Destiny 2 for the foreseeable future, and it is especially there that the weaknesses of the system are most noticeable.
And after numerous conversations with many veterans who are still actively playing or have already dropped out, it has become very clear to me: this is what annoys many players a lot and is often responsible for players quitting Destiny 2 or taking breaks.
Moreover, some note that it is not exactly helpful for re-entry when one returns after a break and immediately encounters the monotonous and essentially pointless artificial power grind without a real goal. This can quickly dampen a Guardian’s desire to play.
In FIFA 20, the new Title Update 19 brings a long-awaited feature to Ultimate Team, providing more order in the chaos of special cards.The special card filter is finally here.
When will the update be released? The new patch has already been released for PC today, June 30, 2020. A release for Playstation 4 and Xbox One is expected in the coming days.
Patch Notes: What does the update bring?
What’s new: With the new Title Update, a function is introduced in Ultimate Team mode that FIFA fans have been waiting for years:
A filter for the numerous special cards in Ultimate Team. This is now indeed a reality and will soon be made available to all players by EA.
What can the new filter do? In the patch notes for the new Title Update 19, it is described that with the new “Special Quality Filter” the following is possible:
Searching for the exact card type (TOTY, TOTS, TOTW, FUT Birthday, etc.)
The filter can be used in the transfer market as well as within your own club
What was the problem: Finding certain special cards on the transfer market has often been quite a challenge in previous FUT editions. Without a filter, you could only search by player name and select that you are looking for a special card. There was no filter for the various special cards.
Finally, the desired card can be specifically found
What else does the patch bring? Otherwise, there isn’t much in the new Title Update. A small display bug in price comparison on the FUT transfer market has been fixed.
The FIFA fans can hardly believe it
This is what the community says: There is great astonishment on reddit (via reddit) about the release of this long-awaited feature. Especially because it has appeared in FIFA 20 and not in FIFA 21.
Here are some voices:
I can’t believe they finally added the special item filter after over 10 years.
The technology seems to finally be here
Wow, I didn’t expect this in FIFA 20, especially not in FIFA 21
A bit late, EA
I can’t believe how long they took for this. I’ve been waiting since FIFA 13
But there is definitely joy here, as the new filter should make FUT life much more enjoyable. We are curious to see what features and innovations await us in FIFA 21.
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However, Blizzard is being criticized for this. Swifty is receiving support from the community, the allegations are being questioned, and it is criticized that Blizzard acted hastily:
This is what the leader says: The founder of the guild, Scott “Sco” McMillan, addressed the fans in a statement. He says that Method has disappointed the fans and he has disappointed them. He will have to live with that now.
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He explains that Josh repeatedly assured them that the accusations were unfounded. They believed him. In retrospect, McMillan says, they simply buried their heads in the sand.
He says the player informed them that a police investigation was ongoing against him, but convinced the guild that it was unfounded. When he later proved that the investigation had been closed, Method took it as evidence that Josh was in the right and even advocated for him to be able to stream on Twitch again.
After the allegations in June, Method realized that there was no excuse for its behavior and expelled Josh. McMillan speaks of recognizing “the full extent of his depravity.”
McMillan says he will take time to think about his future and the future of Method.
People trusted him, he disappointed them; he will never forgive himself for that.
His NPCs were removed from WoW.
The popular WoW streamer Swifty has also come under fire. Blizzard reacted by removing 2 NPCs associated with him from the game.
However, Blizzard is being criticized for this. Swifty is receiving support from the community, the allegations are being questioned, and it is criticized that Blizzard acted hastily:
The Guild Method was considered the flagship PvE guild in World of Warcraft. Now dozens of players, streamers, and key leaders are leaving the guild. The leader Scott “Sco” McMillian takes responsibility and says he disappointed the fans and failed. They buried their heads in the sand and believed the wrong people.
This is Method: The guild Method was founded in 2005 by Scott McMillan. The guild focused on competitive raiding, competing with other top PvE guilds for World Firsts.
Method has long been considered the “leading guild” in WoW and has just begun to broaden its scope and expand. Recently, they parted ways with partner Red Bull to take over the marketing of World First kills themselves in the future.
Accusation: Inactivity Against Guild Member
This is why the guild is breaking apart: Method is accused of doing too little against the player MethodJosh. The player has now been accused by 8 different women via social media of sexual assault.
The accusations go as far as an alleged rape, for which MethodJosh was apparently banned from Twitch in 2019. The player even informed Method that a police investigation was ongoing against him.
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The streamer Poopernoodle recounts an alleged rape.
Method has now excluded the player after the allegations, but that has been seen as insufficient by many members and partners. The consensus is that the guild should have acted against the player sooner and more decisively.
Numerous members, sponsors, and partners of Method no longer want to be associated with the guild and are severing their ties.
The guild Method is in dissolution.
More than 50 Farewell Messages from Method
This is what’s happening at Method: In a reddit thread, all departures from Method in recent days are listed (via reddit). It’s a long, long list of tweets and farewell messages. In total, over 50 of these messages accumulate:
The WoW streamer Esfand is leaving, along with many other casters, streamers, figureheads, and content creators
The top teams in EU-PvP and NA-PvP are already gone
Even the “Dungeon” team is gradually disappearing from Method
In addition, numerous pro-players from Method’s raid team are withdrawing
Sponsors like Corsair or MSI are severing their connections
Executives who were still trying to hold the organization together, like the general manager, have left the guild
Blizzard states in a statement that it does not work with Method and will not do so in the future (via PC Gamer).
Even a boosting community distances itself from the guild.
This is what the leader says: The founder of the guild, Scott “Sco” McMillan, addressed the fans in a statement. He says that Method has disappointed the fans and he has disappointed them. He will have to live with that now.
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He explains that Josh repeatedly assured them that the accusations were unfounded. They believed him. In retrospect, McMillan says, they simply buried their heads in the sand.
He says the player informed them that a police investigation was ongoing against him, but convinced the guild that it was unfounded. When he later proved that the investigation had been closed, Method took it as evidence that Josh was in the right and even advocated for him to be able to stream on Twitch again.
After the allegations in June, Method realized that there was no excuse for its behavior and expelled Josh. McMillan speaks of recognizing “the full extent of his depravity.”
McMillan says he will take time to think about his future and the future of Method.
People trusted him, he disappointed them; he will never forgive himself for that.
His NPCs were removed from WoW.
The popular WoW streamer Swifty has also come under fire. Blizzard reacted by removing 2 NPCs associated with him from the game.
However, Blizzard is being criticized for this. Swifty is receiving support from the community, the allegations are being questioned, and it is criticized that Blizzard acted hastily:
The MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria (CoE) might still be released. The development studio is restarting communication with the players and plans to further develop the online game with the help of fans.
What did the developers announce? The current update states that the forums of the MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria are reopening. For now, they are only open for reading and without the criticism that has poured in since March 24th, following the announcement of the game’s cancellation.
Additionally, players can once again view their purchases, and the development of the MMORPG is now to continue transparently. Furthermore, every backer is allowed to play the released pre-alpha course demo.
The MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria is actually supposed to be released.
Chronicles of Elyria is really supposed to be released
In recent months, we had to take stock during our ongoing discussions about the best way to deliver Chronicles of Elyria to you and revisit our previous progress in the game. Many tasks are already completed, but CoE is not yet ready for release.
Since we want you to be involved in this process, we decided to start a series of video contributions in which we discuss the state of development and can show you – what has been done, what still needs to be done, and what we need to improve before the game is ready for release; we also want to present our plans for the way forward. We will announce when it starts soon.
Jeromy Walsh, founder of Soulbound Studios
What does this mean? The development of Chronicles of Elyria continues. According to Jeromy Walsh’s statement, the MMORPG is definitely supposed to be released, but there is still a lot to be done.
Wasn’t the studio facing closure? In March, Soulbound Studios had to announce that all employees were laid off. At that time, it was stated that it was uncertain whether or when Elyria would reappear.
This led to a lot of criticism from the community. Players even demanded refunds, as some had spent thousands of dollars to retain their own kingdoms in the game.
Since Kickstarter’s terms of service stipulate that a developer studio must fulfill its part of the agreement and deliver a product, refunds would likely have been possible. However, there are currently some issues with these.
Now the studio is somewhat reversing its stance and explains that development on Chronicles of Elyria continued. It was apparently a misunderstanding. The MMORPG is supposed to be released.
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This is what Chronicles of Elyria is supposed to look like.
MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits says: The situation naturally gives the impression that refunds are not possible for financial reasons. After all, it was said that Soulbound Studios had to close because there was no money left. So where would they get the funds to pay the refunds?
Now that work is continuing on the MMORPG, there is a chance that a product will be released. That’s why the demands for refunds might fall flat for now. Currently, it looks like Chronicles of Elyria is too broke to die.
We will soon see if work on CoE is indeed continuing and maybe an MMORPG is finally created.
Update 13.20 in Fortnite is here and brings a new weapon, a portable upgrade bench, a secret skin, and some bug fixes.
The patch notes for the Battle Royale mode in Fortnite have not been released by Epic Games. However, we summarize the biggest changes that have been noticed so far.
The Flare Gun is now here
What’s new? A new weapon was added with update 13.20. This is the flare gun, which was seen last year in the block party trailer of Fortnite. (via YouTube)
The weapon holds 6 shots in a magazine and behaves similarly to the new firefly grenades. They trigger a fire in their vicinity and cause damage to players.
Here you can see how the new weapon behaves in the game:
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What’s new? With update 13.20, it should now be possible to carry upgrade benches in your inventory. This will allow players to upgrade their weapons on the go without having to visit a workbench.
Once a workbench is destroyed, it will drop as a portable item on the ground, and you can carry it in your inventory.
You can now carry upgrade benches in your bag
A Hero Comes to Fortnite
What is meant? In an email that Epic sent to content creators, they informed them about update 13.20. It was listed that a hero will soon be coming to Fortnite. (via Twitter)
Dataminers have found the name Captain America in the data and now suspect that this hero is indeed the Captain. The item shop will also reset at 3:00 PM. So the mysterious skin might appear then.
Is Captain America the mysterious hero coming to Fortnite?
Bug Fixes
What bugs were fixed? In addition to the new things brought by update 13.20, there are also several bugs that Epic has fixed, such as:
Players no longer take fall damage when jumping from ziplines into shallow water
Epic and legendary submachine guns can now be reloaded again
Chug Splashes should now heal again, even when thrown into bushes
Supply drops no longer push the contained loot under the map
You can find all other bugs that were fixed in the Fortnite Trello.
New in Save the World
New Quest Line: In Fortnite Save the World, the pirates are loose. In the new “Eye Patch Comeback” quest line, you need to help a ghost pirate blend in with the other ghosts.
By completing the quest, you unlock the Chief Riggs for your home base.
All further information about the pirate quest line and what has changed in Save the World can be found on the official Epic Games site.
The pirates are loose in Fortnite Save the World
New Package “Metal Overseer”
What is this package? Starting Thursday, July 2, a new package series will begin in Save the World. The first package in the series is the Metal Overseer package.
It includes a new hero, a weapon schematic, a back accessory, challenges with V-Bucks rewards, and access to the Save the World mode. The package costs €19.99.
These are the contents of the Metal Overseer package
This update already brought a new weapon into play, but there is another weapon that might be coming soon. Dataminers have already found some information about it. However, when this weapon will arrive is still unclear. We have summarized the found information about the new dragon shotgun that was leaked.
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Today, on June 30th, maintenance for The Division 2 is taking place on PS4, Xbox One, and PC – including a multi-hour server downtime. This is preparing for the launch of the new raid Operation: Iron Horse. When is the downtime? And what is in the patch notes?
Update 11:25 AM: The maintenance was completed earlier than planned today. You can get started and look forward to the raid launch this evening. Good loot, Agents!
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What is this update about? After Title Update 10 and the new Season 2 have already started in June, another highlight launches at the end of the month – the new raid.
But before Operation: Iron Horse opens its gates for the agents this evening, there is maintenance that brings the new content into the game. We summarize the most important points for you.
All Important Information About the Maintenance on June 30
These times are important today: According to Massive, today’s maintenance is scheduled as follows:
The maintenance work is set to begin at 9:30 AM German time
The downtime will also begin immediately, the servers will go offline
The estimated duration of maintenance is stated to be 3 hours. During this time, you cannot play The Division 2.
If no unexpected problems or difficulties occur, the servers are expected to be back online around 12:30 PM German time.
This will conclude today’s maintenance.
However, please note: This timeline may change throughout the maintenance, and some times (especially the end of the maintenance) may shift. This has happened occasionally over the last weeks and months. If anything changes in today’s schedule, we will update this article accordingly.
The Patch Notes for Maintenance on June 30
What is changing? The patch notes this time are quite straightforward. The main concern of the maintenance is apparently the preparation for the launch of the new raid:
A problem has been fixed that prevented the doors from opening during the “Break through the Black Tusk Forces” task in the “DARPA Research Laboratory” mission
Brings the new raid Operation: Iron Horse into the game, which will then launch today at 6:00 PM German time
Additional changes or fixes are apparently not planned for today.
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Operation: Iron Horse is a new top-tier activity for PvE and the 2nd raid of The Division 2. Originally, it was supposed to be released in October 2019 but was postponed due to issues in the game. Now the 2nd raid starts today, June 30th, at 6:00 PM.
Since Operation: Iron Horse is essentially leftover content from year 1, neither the Warlords expansion nor the year 1 pass is required to take on the raid. It is therefore free and accessible to all players.
However, today, the level 40 version for owners of Warlords of New York launches first. The level 30 version for owners of the base game is expected to follow next week.
Hyper Scape could be a new free-to-play FPS battle royale. Ubisoft will present the title this week. Insiders have already revealed what the game is about and that the Twitch chat plays a role.
Where does the information come from? It seems that Ubisoft wants to enter the free battle royale shooter market with its own title. Similar to Apex Legends or Warzone, the developers could now announce such a title with Hyper Scape.
Details about the game come from eSports reporter Rod Breslau, who cites anonymous sources. Shortly after his “leak”, Ubisoft also released the first teasers for Hyper Scape.
What will Hyper Scape be?
This is what the leaks say: Ubisoft Montreal, the developers of Rainbow Six: Siege, are working on the new title “Hyper Scape”. A battle royale with fast-paced gameplay and integration through livestreams.
On Twitter, Rod Breslau states, “Hyper Scape is a free-to-play battle royale FPS set in a futuristic virtual world and will be released for PC and consoles.” Breslau cites unnamed sources.
When will the game be released? On July 12, during the “Ubisoft Forward” event, the game is expected to be presented and launched.
“Hyper Scape goes into closed beta next week,” writes Breslau. An open beta is also supposed to follow.
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Hyper Scape is said to have been developed in full partnership with Twitch. It is said to have strong integration with the Twitch chat, “like you have never seen in a big game before”.
This also includes that streamers receive a share of the money when viewers purchase the bit currency of the Twitch platform during a Hyper Scape stream.
What does Ubisoft officially say about Hyper Scape?
These are the first teasers: On the evening of June 29, the website “Prismadimensions.com” went live. It mainly focuses on lore and background of Hyper Scape. It is mentioned that a presentation is scheduled for July 2. Probably the first official trailer?
Here at Prisma Dimensions, we can’t wait to present to you the first iteration of Hyper Scape on July 2 – along with the action-packed excitement of the Crown Hunt! Get ready to traverse the neon-lit streets of the world’s first virtual city: Neo Arcadia. Make sure you’re all set right from the start, as you’ll need every possible advantage to stay one step ahead of your challengers. Only the best make it to the grand finale. Will you claim victory or fall victim to the dangers of Hyper Scape?
Source: Prismadimensions.com
In addition, some streamers have already released teasers for the game. Among them is TwoSixNine:
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What do you think of the first information about Hyper Scape? Is this a game that suits your taste, or do you think Twitch integration isn’t good and would rather do without it?
The heroes of World of Warcraft are in danger. Four great leaders are kidnapped and taken away at the start of Shadowlands.
In the upcoming expansion Shadowlands, the champions of World of Warcraft head to the eponymous Shadowlands. But how exactly the entrance there plays out was not so clear – until now. Meanwhile, it is possible to play the intro on the alpha server and experience what Sylvanas is doing and what happens to the leaders of the Alliance and Horde.
Spoiler warning: This article deals with the intro and the story at the beginning of Shadowlands. You have been warned. The shown screenshots are from wowhead.
Right at the beginning, we are called to Icecrown. There, the fortress of the Death Knights, Acherus, is located. The events from the Shadowlands cinematic have already taken place, Sylvanas has destroyed the Crown of Domination, and Bolvar is recovering from these consequences.
However, in the background, Sylvanas has apparently done much more. Several important leaders of the Horde and Alliance have been kidnapped by her. Among them are Anduin Wrynn, Jaina Proudmoore, Baine Bloodhoof, and also Thrall.
Bolvar and the destroyed helmet.
At the top of Icecrown, the remaining leaders of the Horde and Alliance along with the Death Knights discuss a plan. They agree that they must rescue the leaders but do not want to risk the remaining leaders. Only Tyrande is angry about this decision and wants to seize every opportunity to follow the Banshee Queen and finally take her down.
The portal to the Shadowlands is opened.
Bolvar explains that Sylvanas became easily connected to this through the destruction of the helmet of domination. It is therefore possible to use the fragments of the helmet to locate the Banshee Queen.
As the Death Knights of the Ebon Blade already have experience with the Shadowlands, they volunteer for this mission, along with the player. It is made very clear that this will likely be a “one-way trip” – a return cannot be guaranteed. We enter the Maw – and Tyrande storms in as well.
Upon arriving in the Maw, players quickly encounter Darion Mograine of the Ebon Blade, but Tyrande is missing. Apparently, people were teleported to different locations.
It doesn’t take long before we find signs of other allies. Many servants of the Maw are frozen or pierced by frost bolts – a clear indication for Lady Jaina, who we find shortly after. She is trying to find a way out of the Maw but has repeatedly failed and always found herself in chains. Time and again, she has fled and tried to explore this place.
Jaina has left a pretty clear trail.
A short time later, we also encounter Thrall, who is also trying to escape. He reports similar things, but explains that something is going wrong in the Maw. Instead of housing only the darkest souls, many noble souls are disappearing into the Maw and being tortured until they are broken and become servants of the Jailer.
Visions of the Jailer, the Master of the Maw.
With the help of the Death Knights, an attempt is made to get one of the souls to speak in order to discover a possible escape option. While the Death Knights try this, the rest of the group searches for King Anduin. He is also in chains and is currently being mocked by Sylvanas. A cinematic is supposed to play here, but it is not yet included in the game.
After a longer battle, Jaina and the player rescue Anduin from the chains and return to the Death Knights. Meanwhile, they have succeeded in discovering that there used to be a way out of the Maw at a waystone – but it has long since gone dark.
Anduin in chains – mocked by Sylvanas.
The Escape from the Maw
On the way to the darkened waystone, the group crosses a river of souls and is attacked and thrown into the river by none other than Helya. This is followed by another (not yet implemented) cinematic, and we get a first glimpse of the Jailer. He is currently working on Baine Bloodhoof’s soul, which is almost broken. However, it is possible to save Baine at the last second.
Helya makes a brief appearance and throws everyone into the water.
The group continues to fight against the Jailer’s armies and makes their way to the waystone. It seems to react directly – but not to Jaina, Thrall, or the others, but specifically to the player character. What this means and why such an ancient relic reacts specifically to the hero is not explained at this point.
While the waystone is charging, a final great battle ensues. The Jailer sends all his troops to recapture the characters. However, he does not succeed, and thus everyone escapes through the portal. The Jailer screams that “Death seeks the soul of your world” – he apparently wants to “kill” Azeroth. Why he wants this and why Sylvanas is on his side is also left unanswered.
The waystone reacts primarily to the player.
It ends with the arrival of all characters in Oribos, the central city in the Shadowlands. Here sits the Arbiter, who has so far categorized the souls into different realms of the Shadowlands. Later, the player will be sent from here to the first quest zone, Bastion.
What does the intro mean for the story?
By the end of the quest, players no longer encounter Tyrande, although everyone is on the lookout for her. Where exactly the leader of the Night Elves is now is unclear.
Time works differently in Shadowlands: One detail from the intro experience is particularly interesting and supports many theories currently surrounding Shadowlands, especially regarding a possible time jump.
Although Jaina, Anduin, Thrall, and Baine were only trapped in the Maw for a short time, they apparently experienced it differently. Thrall and Jaina tell that they have already escaped from the Jailer “countless times” and always found themselves in cages. It seems as though they have spent a lot of time here, even though they have only recently disappeared in Azeroth.
How do you like the story of the intro? Is it enough to draw people into the exciting world of Shadowlands? Or would you have wished for something different?
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In Pokémon GO the Spotlight Hour with Zirpurze starts this evening, June 30th. There is an important candy bonus to go along with it.
What is a Spotlight Hour? This event series takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. For exactly one hour, a Pokémon is highlighted and appears everywhere. A suitable bonus rounds it off.
When does the event start? It starts today at 6:00 PM local time. The event lasts until 7:00 PM. After that, the spawns will return to normal.
What bonuses are there? The biggest bonus is that Zirpurze will appear everywhere. The spawns are massively increased.
Additionally, there are double candies when catching Pokémon. So you can earn at least 6 candies per Pokémon.
Are there Shiny Zirpurze? No, the Pokémon cannot be found as Shiny. Some trainers had hoped that it would be introduced as Shiny during the event, but that is not the case.
So the hunt for the Pokémon is not really worthwhile. In battle, it is useless, and without a Shiny form, it may not be interesting to many trainers.
What trainers are reporting: The event has already started in New Zealand. Many players report on reddit that they do not receive double candies.
There seems to be an error here. It remains to be seen whether Niantic has fixed this bug by 6:00 PM German time tonight.
What’s next? Currently, this is the last known Spotlight Hour. Events for July have not been released yet.
In July, however, there is an Event Marathon waiting for us. Until the GO Fest 2020, we must complete numerous tasks and tackle special research so that we can catch strong Pokémon at the GO Fest.
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The Intrepid Studios talked about housing in the MMORPG Ashes of Creation during a livestream. It offers some special features.
How do you get a house? Each settlement offers plots depending on its size and level of development. You can claim these and build a house there as long as you have the necessary money.
If the settlement continues to grow, for example into a village, town, or metropolis, more building plots for houses will be added. Additionally, it is possible to expand already built houses depending on the status of the settlement.
In a city, there are larger and more luxurious buildings than in a small village.
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Storage: You must build containers and place them for item storage. Different levels of storage offer varying storage capacity.
Furnishing: The houses offer you a different number of placeable decorative items that you can set up in the house.
Sell: You can also sell a house, but not the plot.
Gathering: Each house offers you different possibilities for gatherings. So you cannot use every house for large guild meetings, for example.
Destructible: Some houses can be destroyed during sieges.
Size: There are houses of different sizes that offer more space for storage and decoration as well as for gatherings, depending on the size of the settlement. From a small house in a village to a large villa in a metropolis.
What do houses cost in Ashes of Creation? There will be an initially set price. This depends on how many citizens live in the settlement. The more citizens there are, the higher the price. If you want to sell houses, you set the price yourself.
What happens if a house is destroyed during a siege? Only the house will be destroyed, but you will keep your decorations and the items you stored in it. The house can be rebuilt.
Do players have to upgrade their house as the settlement grows? No. You can, of course, switch to a larger building. However, it is possible to keep your old one.
What happens if two players争 for a house? In that case, an auction can start, where the highest bidder wins.
Only one player can own a house. Others can participate in financing if they are okay with only one being the owner. The other players are invited and allowed to do certain things in the house, such as placing decorative items, taking items from storage, and so on. Permissions will be granted for everything.
You can decorate your house in Ashes of Creation and use it as a storage place.
MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits thinks about housing: Ashes of Creation seems to be getting a very well thought out and interesting housing system. The fact that houses can grow with the settlement is fascinating and somewhat reminiscent of building games.
It also makes sense that houses can be destroyed during sieges. However, if this happens too often, it might be frustrating to have to rebuild the building repeatedly. We should wait and see how this works.
Anyone who is into housing in MMORPGs will apparently get a very robust system in Ashes of Creation, which does not take center stage in the player experience but still offers good features to make use of the system.
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Our idea for Find Your Next Game: We want to bring you the community atmosphere, curiosity, and most importantly, the discovery of games that you experience at a trade fair – not just for a week but throughout a whole month.
Together with our colleagues from MeinMMO and GamePro, we will present you daily new game introductions, exclusive title stories, and preview videos for the most interesting titles of the upcoming months. In addition, we have prepared a comprehensive livestream program with numerous exciting guests and many surprises.
At this point, you will find, updated daily, what you can look forward to next, as well as highlights from the past days, so you definitely won’t miss anything. Enjoy Find Your Next Game!
Note: The information below refers to the current and planned status by us. However, dates and embargoes can change or be rescheduled at short notice. We ask you to keep this in mind.
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With Find Your Next Game, we aim to bring you the fascinating discovery journey of games experienced at a fair into your home. But not just for one day but for the entire June! And here’s what you can look forward to:
Daily fresh game introductions and news about the most interesting titles of the year on GameStar.de, GamePro.de, and Mein-MMO.de
Exclusive online title stories at GameStar Plus about the most exciting titles of the gaming year and the most surprising new announcements
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Q&A and gaming sessions with the editorial team. Play and discuss with us what’s currently on your mind!
And much more. Be surprised!
The special thing: For Find Your Next Game, we are bundling the expertise and themes of our three editorial teams from GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO into a joint online discovery journey, where you will experience something new every day in June.
Of course, you will learn a lot about the major Christmas blockbusters like Cyberpunk 2077 or Marvel’s Avengers . But we also want to give a stage for the lesser-known games that many of you might not yet have on your radar.
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In Call of Duty Modern Warfare & Warzone the Mid-Season Update went live. “Season 4 Reloaded” brings unusually many adjustments for the weapons. Included is also the expected nerf of the Grau 5.56. MeinMMO summarizes the most important buffs & nerfs.
What did the Mid-Season Update bring? On June 30 at 8 AM our time, the big “Season 4 Reloaded” patch came and brought many changes to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & the Battle Royale Warzone:
New Warzone modes (e.g. 200-player mode)
New Multiplayer map
New sniper weapon
Massive weapon adjustments
Here you can find more about the modes and the fresh content. This article will now focus on the balance adjustments for the weapons. Because there is quite a bit to report on the weapon front. The strong meta weapons Grau 5.56 and MP5 have to deal with a nerf. Otherwise, there were nearly only buffs. MeinMMO summarizes the most important adjustments for you.
Update 1.23 on June 30 changes 15 weapons – Patch Notes
In total, the update specifically names 15 weapons that were adjusted. Thus, it is the largest adjustment of weapon balance since the launch of CoD MW in October last year. However, the changes also affect more weapons, as the attachment “no stock” has also been adjusted, which is available for many weapons.
Nerf of the Grau 5.56 and MP5
The most important adjustments are the changes to the meta weapons Grau and MP5. Both are likely to perform worse at longer distances now, and other weapons may soon come into focus:
Reduced damage at long distances with 10mm ammunition
Slight recoil reduction with 10mm ammunition
For the MP5, this is already the second nerf since the release. Whether the MP will withstand this adjustment as well as the first remains to be seen. However, with the nerfs of both weapons, the developers at Infinity Ward are responding to the wishes of many players who requested changes in this regard. Here are some current replacement setups for the Grau 5.56.
The Grau was considered the strongest weapon in the Warzone before the update. MeinMMO celebrated its possible farewell with some “Good Bye”-setups.
Sniper adjustments could have a big impact
These two prominent weapons are just a small part of the balance package. Also alongside, there are some innovations that could disrupt the weapon choice in the shooter. Above all with the sniper rifles:
AX-50 – Sniper Rifle
Increased damage range
HDR – Sniper Rifle
Guaranteed one-hit even with deep torso hits
Still unclear whether this applies to Warzone & MW
Also with the DMR Kar 98k, which is often used as a sniper in Warzone, there were changes:
Kar 98k – DMR
Increased ADS speed
Better hip-fire
Increased damage range
Together with the release of the new sniper rifle “Rytec AMR”, quite a bit could change with the strong sniper weapons with one-shot potential.
Due to the adjustments and the new sniper rifle, the hierarchy of the big weapons could be disrupted.
Comprehensive weapon adjustments, especially regarding ammunition capacity
The most important points would thus be covered, but there are still a number of smaller adjustments that should not be neglected:
Starting ammunition / maximum ammunition increased
CR-56 AMAX with M67 clip
SKS 10-round magazine
Striker 45 hollow point ammunition
Scar standard clip and 25-round magazines
Oden standard clip and 25-round magazines
M4A1 with .458 SOCOM ammunition
It will be exciting to see how the adjusted amount of ammunition affects the playability of the weapons. Especially in Warzone, large magazines and a lot of ammunition in reserve are important to maintain pressure or take down multiple enemies with armor plates at once. But that’s not all:
It will take some time to see if the important weapons MP5 and Grau have now really been weakened enough to reduce their usage rates. The Season 4 weapon CR-56 AMAX was considered a possible contender for the Warzone throne before the patch but also received a nerf.
How the adjustments will affect gameplay remains to be seen. Likewise, whether we will see any of the crazy map changes in Warzone that leakers have already found in the data.
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