Borderlands 3 has received its 3rd DLC. This time it takes players to the Wild West and the community is excited about the atmosphere in the expansion. We at MeinMMO want to share some reactions with you.
What is this DLC about? Borderlands 3 received a new update on June 25, including the 3rd DLC. It is called “Blood Money” or “Bounty of Blood: A Fistful of Redemption” and takes place in a western atmosphere. Here you can do some crazy new things, just like you would expect from Borderlands.
The community expresses very positive feedback about the new content on the reddit of Borderlands 3. We at MeinMMO have captured a few voices for you.
Atmosphere, Music, Characters – a coherent DLC
All aspects contributing to a good feeling seem to be taken into account in the new DLC. This includes the atmosphere. The transition from the normal setting to the new Borderlands Wild West comes across well, without losing charm. Of course, wild shootouts and a saloon are also part of it.
You can see what this looks like in a gameplay video from Borderlands here:
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In the video, you also get a sense of the soundtrack. It excites fans and contributes incredibly to the atmosphere. It features everything from calm strings to harder drum passages.
Another contribution to the feeling comes from the characters. Even the first NPC you meet is very popular. This is about Rose, a tough western lady.
I hope that we will see Rose again and that she might even become a playable character.
The dialogues with the characters are entertaining and this time even a bit more serious. Although humor is one of the things that define Borderlands, less of it seems to be a refreshing change from the usual content.
The villains this time are the Devil Riders. A typical western gang that you will seek revenge against during the story.
The evil Devil Riders
The narrator in the new DLC also contributes to the feeling. He even reacts to some things you do in the game. His voice and manner of speaking fit well into the setting.
The narrator was such a good addition. He reminded me of the good old Borderlands 1 with Angel, but without that visual thing.
Angel was a siren in Borderlands 1 who guided you through the story. A picture of her face was always displayed. The current DLC does without such a visual impression.
What’s the catch?
However, not everything is smooth in the new DLC. Many complain that the story is too short:
There are 3 large zones and that’s it. Seems quite short to me, especially compared to the last two DLCs.
If you focus only on the story line, the fun lasts about 2 hours. However, with all side missions, you can spend around 8 hours there.
Additionally, some characters seem to have been underdeveloped. Especially for Rose, who has already gained many fans, players would have liked to see more.
Have you played the new DLC and what do you think of it? Let us know your opinions in the comments!
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The dominant time of the assault rifle Grau 5.56 in Call of Duty: Warzone is probably coming to an end. Here we present 3 strong setups that you can enjoy before the nerf.
Why is the Grau facing a nerf? Although it is not 100% confirmed, the developers have already made quite clear statements about a possible nerf of the popular assault rifle Grau 5.56. In Call of Duty: Warzone, the interplay of its strengths is an unbeatable mix:
The Grau has the highest range of the assault rifles
The fastest time to aim down sights (ADS time) in its class
A strong iron sight on the important Archangel barrel
Easily controllable recoil, as it tends to rise rather than drift sideways
As a disadvantage, it has a higher time-to-kill (TTK) than most of its relatives, but if every shot hits and distance hardly matters, this becomes insignificant.
To properly say goodbye to the strong assault rifle, MeinMMO presents you here our 3 Good-Bye-Grau setups for the Grau, which may never be the same again after the mid-season update.
Update June 30: With the major mid-season update “Season 4 Reloaded” the Grau nerf has indeed come. The weapon is significantly less stable and harder to handle. Good Bye Grau, it was nice with you.
The Grau came with Season 2 and rose to the top in Warzone.
Grau plays excellently in Warzone – 3 setups for farewell
How should I modify the Grau 5.56 in Warzone? Strong builds of the AR in the battle royale are based on 3 pillars:
Monolithic Suppressor
Archangel Barrel
Larger Magazine
Thanks to the suppressor, you remain invisible on the mini-map when firing. Additionally, the monolithic suppressor increases your range. The barrel provides you with the strong iron sight and further increases the already strong range. A larger magazine is favorable for most weapons in Warzone, as it allows you to apply more pressure and take out multiple enemies in succession.
For the other attachments, you can adjust according to your preferences. A strong foregrip to further increase stability, a grip or stock to improve mobility, or a sight for more accurate long-range shots. More information about the Grau 5.56 can be found here:
With this Grau, you can hit anything that isn’t behind cover with a little practice. It’s really easy to keep the weapon on target and even counter snipers when you see their reflections.
Range setup with sight and MP
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolithic)
Barrel: Tempus 26.4″ Archangel
Ammo: 50-round magazine
Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
Sight: VLK 3.0x Sight
Here, you attach a sight instead of the grip. This loses some ADS speed, but you can take aim at opponents even more securely. The VLK comes with only minor disadvantages and offers a quick 3x zoom. Thus, you can even manage to deal some damage in close combat when necessary. The colleagues at GameStar see the VLK Sight as an absolute insider tip.
Setup without stock with 60 rounds
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolithic)
Barrel: Tempus 26.4″ Archangel
Ammo: 60-round magazine
Underbarrel: Marksman Foregrip
Stock: No stock
The stock gives you more mobility than the Void grip, but the Grau loses some stability this way. However, you can attach the 60-round magazine to deal more damage at once. The Marksman Foregrip compensates for the recoil disadvantage of the stock but also takes away some mobility again. If it’s a bit too sluggish for you, switch to the 50-round magazine or revert to the Commando Foregrip.
Grau nerf would be the first major intervention in weapon balance
If the nerf comes, it would be the first major intervention in CoD MW 2019’s weapon meta. Although there has already been a nerf for the overpowered weapons M4A1 and MP5 a few months ago. However, it was so weak that the guns still remain at the top of the best weapons for Modern Warfare.
Which weapon should I take instead? The list of strong assault rifles in Warzone is long. If the Grau is no longer worthwhile, it is likely that the M4A1 will come back into focus. Also, the M13 with laser setup could find many fans. The stable AR plays quite similarly to the Grau but consumes much more ammunition. The new AMAX also has a good chance of establishing itself over certain distances.
It will be exciting to see how Infinity Ward approaches the issue. When the shotgun 725 was too strong at the release of CoD MW, the developers gradually changed the weapon over 3 patches. This allowed the weapon to integrate into the game without completely losing its usefulness. At this point, however, it is still entirely uncertain how and if the Grau will be nerfed. Therefore, we already say “Good Bye Grau” as a precaution.
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In Fortnite today, the event “Movie Nite” features a movie. We will show you where you can watch the film “Prestige” by Christopher Nolan on the map and the start time.
What’s happening in Fortnite? Recently, the developers announced that you can watch a complete movie by Christopher Nolan in Fortnite. The day this takes place is today – June 26, 2020.
Fortnite offers 3 movies that run in the game. Depending on the region, the game decides which movie will play for you in-game. For users from Germany, it is the thriller/drama “Prestige – Master of Magic”.
How can you watch? Start time and location
When does the event start? The film begins at 6:00 PM German time in Fortnite.
How long does it last? Officially, the film “Prestige – The Master of Magic” has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes. It is unclear whether there will be breaks during the showing.
Epic says: “We will show you one of three well-known films by director and producer Christopher Nolan in full length in Fortnite – Inception, Batman Begins or Prestige – The Master of Magic!”
How can you watch the event? Participation is easy. Log into Fortnite: Battle Royale and select “Party Royale” in the game mode. Start this, and you will land on a special map.
In the far west of the map, you will find the large screen on which the film will be shown.
Tip: It is unclear how large the turnout for this movie event will be. So log into Fortnite in time, so you don’t end up in front of a closed door.
Prestige – What kind of film is this?
What is it about? Prestige – The Master of Magic is a film from 2007 by director and producer Christopher Nolan. He is known for his reboot of the Batman film series as well as the science fiction hit Inception.
Prestige is a thriller/drama and tells the story of two magicians at the end of the 19th century. The two aspiring illusionists Robert Angier (played by Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (played by Christian Bale) are in a relentless competition with each other.
This battle quickly demands its first fatality. Robert Angier’s wife dies during a spectacular trick. Angier believes that Borden is responsible for this death. Consequently, a fierce battle for fame, honor, and public favor ensues.
In the trailer, you can take a look at the film:
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Some scopes in Call of Duty: Warzone and CoD Modern Warfare have a telltale shine – the so-called lens flare. MeinMMO explains how this mechanic works in detail and what you should pay attention to – whether you are shooting or just see it shine somewhere.
What is the deal with the reflection? If you use scopes with a high zoom level in CoD: Warzone, a so-called lens flare or scope glint occurs as soon as you look through the sighting device, i.e., actively use it.
As a shooter, you don’t really notice it, but enemies see a telltale, bright shine of the sight lens, which alerts them to your position and the use of the optic.
Why this mechanic at all? Some may wonder about this and consider it unrealistic, as this effect occurs all the time – not just when aiming against the sun or a light source. But this maintains the balance between the powerful sniper rifles and other weapon classes.
Otherwise, you would only be able to wipe out your opponents from a great distance with snipers without them even noticing where the shot came from and without being able to do anything about it.
All you need to know about lens flare / scope glint in Warzone
If you haven’t just started with Warzone, everyone has probably seen this shine at some point. However, it is often the last thing you see in the respective match. But there is more behind this reflection of the sight optic than many might believe at first glance.
The YouTuber and CoD expert TheXclusiveAce has now clarified the most important mechanics and frequently asked questions about it in a video.
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We summarize the most important points here for you in English.
When does a scope shine? In general, the rule is: If you equip a sight with a specific zoom level and then actively use it, i.e., look through the scope, the flickering shine becomes visible to others. And this lasts as long as you stay in zoom.
Does the weapon matter as well? No, the choice of weapon does not matter for the bright glint. Even if you choose the best weapons, it only depends on the sight.
This effect can be caused by an assault rifle with the appropriate sight. Conversely, you can equip a sniper with a sight attachment that does not cause a visible lens flare when used.
Which scopes cause the lens flare effect? The general rule here is: If the optic has a higher zoom level than a 4x magnification (such as all standard scopes on snipers), the reflection is visible when in use.
Furthermore, the gunsmith feature will display whether a scope produces this effect or not.
What about scopes with variable zoom? Some players like to use scopes where you can change the zoom level. And this is exactly where you need to be careful.
Because as soon as one of the zoom levels exceeds 4x “on paper” (for example 6.1x), the variable scope will produce the telltale effect when used – even if you are currently using a lower magnification (3.0x).
How far can the optic glint be seen? As it seems, this effect is visible infinitely far – at least concerning distance. In tests, the lens flare was still clearly visible from over 800 meters away from the shooter.
From the side, it looks a bit different and depends on how far you are from the shooter. The effect can be seen from the side at an angle of 10 degrees each – meaning the reflection is visible in a cone-shaped field of a total of 20 degrees in the line of sight of the sight user.
As the distance from the shooter increases, the area where you can perceive the effect as a “victim” becomes correspondingly larger. So if you are relatively close to the sniper and see the glow, there is a high risk that you are being aimed at. At greater distance, that is not always necessarily the case.
For the shooter, this means: At close to medium range, the risk of being detected by other players or teams outside of this angle is comparatively low. However, as the distance increases, you risk giving away your position when using the scope to enemies you may not expect.
Is the effect visible through (intact) window panes? Yes – even if that is sometimes not very realistic.
However, even if you withdraw completely into a dark room without sunlight and aim through an intact window with the appropriate scope, this effect is clearly visible from the other side.
Conversely, the same applies. Even if someone from outside aims at you through the window with the corresponding optic, it is clearly noticeable.
Can the reflection be countered or reduced? No. There are neither perks nor attachments that allow you to turn off or reduce the caused shine effect. If you want to avoid this effect, you basically have only one choice – you have to use a sight that does not produce any optic flare.
Thus, it comes down to weighing: Do I want to be able to fight at really long distances or rather rely on concealment?
In Destiny 2, swords as a power weapon are all the rage. MeinMMO presents 4 exotic weapons that will greatly enhance your build in Season 11 and that you should take a closer look at.
This is why swords are so popular: In the Season of Arrival, many players are using a powerful sword in their power slot. No wonder, the blades deal good damage, offer a cool playstyle since their rework, and look stylish.
Especially popular are the two new swords from Season 11. These legendary weapons have brought fresh air into the game and even free up the valuable exotic slot.
In this article, MeinMMO presents 4 exotic weapons that use special ammunition, deal massive damage, and complement your “Way of the Blade” style.
If you’re looking for an exotic weapon for the primary slot, you should check out an old bow that has become a surprise hit among guardians:
Chaperone – Now 30% stronger, but twice as much fun
This exotic is about: The somewhat different shotgun Chaperone does not fire a wide spread of projectiles but a single slug. These so-called slug projectiles have the highest range of all shotguns.
The exotic perk is also fully designed for precision: With “From the Street,” you gain these advantages for 10 seconds after a precision kill:
About 20% more precision damage
Better handling
A faster fire rate (about 35%) – This bonus is hidden, so it is not mentioned in the perk description
Additionally, slug shotguns received a general damage buff of a whopping 30% at the start of Season 11.
This is why you should play the shotgun: The Chaperone perfectly complements your sword build. Eliminate a small add and benefit for a full 10 seconds from your sniper in shotgun form.
Majors have nothing to laugh about, and even bosses should now fear the weapon. Because of the buffs, your DPS value effectively doubles. You will be more than once amazed at how high the range of the pump really is – that slug shotguns would be good in PvE was unimaginable until recently.
The Fourth Horseman – For cowboys who prefer it “old school”
This exotic is about:The Fourth Horseman is another exotic shotgun that disregards traditions. Instead of lazily pumping lead in typical fashion, whole salvos thunder out faster than you can blink from the four barrels.
Rustic and equipped with four barrels, that’s the Fourth Horseman
It is important to know that each rapid hit deals more damage than the previous one. If you quickly unload a magazine into an enemy, you will deal almost double damage with the last shot. This way, you achieve the highest DPS value in the game.
The incredible damage comes at a price:
The magazine empties quickly and must be reloaded frequently
You basically burn through the ammunition reserve
The short range forces you into close combat
This is why you should play the shotgun: The Fourth Horseman does not compensate for any weaknesses of swords but relies on the same strengths. The weapon is ideal for those who want to see the whites of their enemies’ eyes – or whatever color the nasty aliens are.
Give the boss a complete burst from your pump and switch to the sword if he can still stand. The Fourth Horseman is simply fun: loud thunder, a fierce kick, and heavy damage. Additionally, the weapon’s “Wild West” look refreshingly contrasts with the sci-fi setting of Destiny.
Izanagi’s Burden – A sniper that wants to be a sword
This exotic is about:The Izanagi’s Burden sniper held the top spot among exotics for a long time. The reason is the special trait “Razor Edge”: This compresses the entire magazine into a kind of super bullet, which deals more damage than enemies would like.
Missed shots, however, are harshly punished with Izanagi’s Burden. When reloading starts, the notorious reload nerf becomes very noticeable. However, those with a steady hand will be rewarded with immense damage per shot.
Izanagi’s Burden is the centerpiece of the Black Armory
This is why you should play the sniper: The reasons sword lovers should equip Izanagi’s Burden in Season 11 are:
The sniper is designed like a sword – From the look to the perk names, everything screams sword
The cherry on top is the thick metallic blade sound when you activate the exotic ability – Let’s be honest, no one plays Izanagi without activating the perk while enjoying the sound
The weapon compensates for the weakness of (most) swords: If an enemy is too far away, one shot is enough to solve the problem, and you can continue to slash away
Even though Izanagi’s Burden is no longer atop all exotics, it would be a big mistake to not keep the sniper in your inventory.
Withering Bramble – Let your enemies taste their own medicine
This exotic is about: The exotic grenade launcher was introduced in Season 11 and has immediately captured the hearts of guardians. The special thing is that it fires the so-called Blight.
This spreads out and infects enemies, causing damage over time. If Blight takes out an enemy, the effect spreads to their comrades.
The Withering Bramble makes the darkness of the Taken our weapon
Players know the corrupting effect from the Taken, who hide in the Blight and usually poison us – It was high time we turned the tables.
The Withering Bramble gained significant popularity recently because it could quickly dismantle raid bosses due to a bug. The “problem” has now been fixed, but the weapon has lost none of its potential.
This is why you should play the grenade launcher: You can use Withering Bramble in two ways:
You shoot an enemy directly, which poisons them heavily and deals damage over 7 seconds
A shot on the ground contaminates a large area (also for 7 seconds) – Enemies who enter this Blight take damage as long as they stay there
Theoretically, you could also apply both methods to an enemy at the same time, as the damage is stackable
In practice, this means you shoot a group of enemies with the Withering Bramble or poison a boss and switch to the sword. After 7 seconds, you repeat the process. If you already possess the exotic masterpiece catalyst, you won’t even need to reload, the grenade launcher will do that automatically.
What do you think about the featured exotics, which one fits your playstyle best? Do you even have a secret tip that not all guardians are aware of yet? Let us know in the comments.
Players know the corrupting effect from the Taken, who hide in the Blight and usually poison us – It was high time we turned the tables.
The Withering Bramble gained significant popularity recently because it could quickly dismantle raid bosses due to a bug. The “problem” has now been fixed, but the weapon has lost none of its potential.
This is why you should play the grenade launcher: You can use Withering Bramble in two ways:
You shoot an enemy directly, which poisons them heavily and deals damage over 7 seconds
A shot on the ground contaminates a large area (also for 7 seconds) – Enemies who enter this Blight take damage as long as they stay there
Theoretically, you could also apply both methods to an enemy at the same time, as the damage is stackable
In practice, this means you shoot a group of enemies with the Withering Bramble or poison a boss and switch to the sword. After 7 seconds, you repeat the process. If you already possess the exotic masterpiece catalyst, you won’t even need to reload, the grenade launcher will do that automatically.
What do you think about the featured exotics, which one fits your playstyle best? Do you even have a secret tip that not all guardians are aware of yet? Let us know in the comments.
Nintendo has introduced a whole new experience in the Pokémon world with Pokémon Unite. In a MOBA, you should compete against each other as Pokémon, but that’s not going down well. Why?
This is Pokémon Unite: The game was surprisingly announced this week and places Pokémon in a battle arena where you compete against each other. The game is being developed together with Tencent. The huge company is also involved with PUBG, but also holds shares in Blizzard (5%) and Epic Games (48%). It is primarily known for the MOBA League of Legends.
In Pokémon Unite, you fight in a 5-vs-5 in an arena. You can defeat each other, but also battle wild Pokémon. This earns you points that will determine the winner at the end.
Over 150,000 Dislikes for Pokémon Unite
How is the game received? In a “Pokémon Presents” on the Pokémon Company’s YouTube channel, the MOBA was officially announced. The video currently (as of June 26 at 11:30 AM) has over 151,000 dislikes and the number continues to grow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0meaWFXuTzc
In this video, Pokémon Unite was presented.
In the comments, there is a lot of criticism of Pokémon Unite:
Many viewers call the game a remake of League of Legends in the Pokémon setting
The collaboration between Nintendo and Tencent is not well received by many viewers
Fans would rather see remakes of old Pokémon games and not a MOBA with a Pokémon setting
However, the biggest criticism from players is not the content of the game, but the handling of dislikes. Hundreds of people claim in the comments on the video that their dislike was deleted. They have to dislike the video again for the umpteenth time.
The user “Unknown The Cat” writes: “They did it again at about 141,000 dislikes. When I returned, there were suddenly only 139,000, and my dislike had been removed.”
Many of the commenters suspect Tencent behind the action. Whether the huge company actually had its hands in this is not clear. So far, there are only the fans’ speculations.
Are there positive voices as well? Alongside over 151,000 dislikes, there are also nearly 83,000 likes. In the comments, there are also some viewers who like the concept and are looking forward to Pokémon Unite.
When will the game be released? A specific release date is not yet known. The MOBA is set to be released on Nintendo Switch and smartphones.
In World of Warcraft, the esports organization Method was the first choice for many years. They were also successful in WoW Classic. However, the past is now catching up with them. After accusations arose against one of their WoW raiders, streamers, partners, and sponsors are now leaving the organization.
This was the trigger: On June 24, a woman named Alex published a report on Twitter about the raid healer “Josh” from Method.
In the report, Alex states (via twitter) that when she was 16, Josh approached her. He tried to charm her with his fame as a WoW raider. The girl emphasized that she was only 16 and that he had no chance, but he apparently did not give up and ultimately managed to persuade her to engage in virtual sexual acts, which she described as disgusting.
Here in the Imgur gallery, you can see screenshots of their first contact.
Alex now says: The player manipulated her and exploited her naivety and depression for his own sexual gratification. She finds it disgusting that the player still represents Method – a brand that allegedly loves its community so much.
Following this report, further accusations against the player emerged, some of which vividly depict what happened (via twitter).
This is the worst accusation: In June 2019, the streamer MethodJosh was permanently banned from Twitch (via dotesports). At that time, no specific reason for the permanent ban was known.
The esports site Dotesports speculated that it was related to his relationship with the Twitch streamer PooperNoodle. She had visited him at home but abruptly ended her stay. Something may have happened there.
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The streamer has now released a report in which she does not name him. However, it is clear that it must be about Josh.
In the graphic and harrowing report, she describes how she was raped by the man and how she has suffered since then from what happened during her visit back then.
This is how Method responded: Method fired the player involved on June 24.
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The guild is said to have known about it but did nothing
This is the accusation against Method: The accusation against Method is that they knew about the player’s misconduct and were urged to address the issue, but they swept it under the rug and tolerated it.
In an article from 2019, the site Kotaku reported accusations against Josh Method (via kotaku). He allegedly attempted to flirt with a 17-year-old when he was 23. However, the public accusations at the time apparently did not lead to his dismissal.
A former marketing lead at Blizzard stated that Method had assured its old team at Blizzard two years ago that they would solve the problem. Method was aware of the player’s behavior, but they failed to protect their community and organization by enabling such behavior.
Even Twitch streamer Preach Gaming stated that he had addressed Method about the issues, but nothing happened (via twitter).
Many are withdrawing from Method
This is now the consequence: In light of these accusations, some well-known streamers have distanced themselves from Method. Method has also lost sponsor deals and partnerships.
The streamers Esfand, TipsOut, and Payo have distanced themselves from Method – Esfand is one of the largest WoW streamers on Twitch with 434,000 followers
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Method pioneered the monetization of raiding and turned it into a business. They are considered pioneers in “PvE esports.” The organization stages their raids as events and streams them live on Twitch.
They thus act not only as a “WoW guild” but also as an esports organization, professionally marketing their members and providing them with an income.
A World First Kill on Argus in 2017.
The accusations against Method came in the wake of a wave of accusations against men in the gaming industry.
This wave was triggered on June 20. At that time, a woman said that the Destiny 2 streamer “SayNoToRage” had inappropriately touched her. Subsequently, more and more women came forward with accusations against the streamer and other men in the gaming industry:
Blizzard speaks about the multiplayer and the open world in Diablo 4. How often do you see other players and how does that work? Can Diablo 4 also be played solo or does Blizzard force players into an MMO?
This is what Blizzard says: Quarterly, Blizzard releases its developer updates on the current status and philosophy of Diablo 4. The latest blog post discusses storytelling, the open world, and multiplayer.
The developers emphasize that while you will occasionally see other players, Diablo 4 should not feel too much like an MMO.
Still, we see some elements that are familiar from many MMOs.
Diablo 4 should never feel too much like an MMO
This is what Blizzard says: Regarding the multiplayer of Diablo IV, Luis Barriga, the Game Director of Diablo 4, says: “Tuning the right approach for the multiplayer mode in Diablo 4 has been a challenge.”
He explains that the game does not feel like a Diablo game anymore if you see other players too often or in too large numbers. It would then feel less “dangerous”.
Our goal has always been to integrate elements of shared-world games without the game ever feeling like it drifts into massive multiplayer territory.
To be clear: this is more of a philosophy than a technical limitation.
How does that work? Barriga explains how Diablo 4 utilizes shared-world elements while not feeling too much like an MMO.
He explains that dungeons and key story moments are always private. There, you only see yourself as a player, and if you are in a group, also your group members.
As soon as you have experienced certain moments in the story, the cities transform into social hubs. This means that you may encounter “a few” other players there.
While you are roaming around in the game, you might bump into a player “here and there,” it is said.
When you finally go to a location in Diablo 4 where a world event is taking place, you will encounter a larger gathering of players. This was also observed during the battle against the world boss Ashava during BlizzCon.
However, for these world events, you do not necessarily have to join a group.
“Solo players can go there, help complete the event, and receive their reward.”
But if you prefer to play in a group, you can look forward to new tools that will help you find teammates.
The “Shared World” elements
What stands out: Blizzard clearly communicates in the blog post that Diablo 4 should never feel too much like an MMO. Nevertheless, there are some elements you may know from your MMOs.
As the website Gamesradar explains, the MMO term has become taboo in the Diablo community. Players largely hesitate to adopt features from “shared world” games that show a deviation from the core of the early Diablo games. Because they were strictly action RPGs.
For purists, Diablo 2 was already “too far” from the original formula of Diablo 1 – Diablo 3 is a nightmare for those who find its many additional elements overwhelming.
Diablo 4 now apparently wants to go more in the “shared-world” direction, being a game where many players share a common world, but still be a game for old “Diablo” fans who want to achieve everything solo.
Here is what is known about other multiplayer features:
What else is new? In the developers’ update, they also discussed the open world of Diablo 4. One of the most popular features from the play tests is the camps. These important locations were overrun by enemies. Once you have “cleaned” them up, these camps transform into outposts with friendly NPCs and waypoints.
This is what a camp looks like after being cleared and becoming an outpost
What do you think of this new outlook on Diablo 4? Do you think it’s good that Diablo 4 is supposed to feel less like an MMO, or would you have no problem seeing many enemies frequently and exploring the map together with them?
In 2016, a vampire MMORPG called Shadow’s Kiss was announced, explicitly targeting adults. The Kickstarter campaign was very successful, but the game is currently stuck in alpha.
What is Shadow’s Kiss? When the developers of EVE Online, CCP Games, announced in the summer of 2014 that their vampire MMO World of Darkness was being shelved, some players banded together to develop such a game themselves.
Shadow’s Kiss is aimed at adults. As a vampire, you embody not just a bloodsucking beast – eroticism and sex also play a role. In a dark city, where you roam at night, there are sex clubs where bondage and BDSM come into play. It is possible to seduce NPCs and engage in sexual relationships with them.
The quests contain erotic elements but also battles against dangerous creatures of the night. You can band together with other players to form vampire clans and try to maintain control over the city.
What is the status of the game? Shadow’s Kiss has been in alpha for about three years. Unfortunately, the developers are moving forward very slowly. An update for the combat system was released in April, which brought some new elements:
Area of Effect (AoE) damage
Area of Effect kills all weak enemies
Stuns, Temptations, and Hypnosis
You can drain energy and heal yourself
You can approach enemies to bite or restrain them
This update shows that work on the game continues, albeit at a fairly slow pace. The developers state that new zones will come soon. One of them, the Cellar of Eternity, where wine tastings take place, is already in the game.
When is the MMORPG supposed to be released? The developers do not give a date. However, it is mentioned in the last update that the beta is approaching, which will offer a complete player experience. However, the team has not yet given a date for the beta.
Here’s how you can participate now: If you want to check out the alpha of Shadow’s Kiss, you can do so by purchasing access in the official store on the website. This currently costs 15 dollars.
But don’t expect a finished game. The alpha does not offer everything that will be included in the finished MMORPG. You will initially get a rough impression of what to expect.
In Pokémon GO the big Bug Event has started! It brings you new quests, shinies, and raid bosses. We give you the overview.
This is what the Bug Brawl is about: This event runs until July 1st at 10:00 PM local time. Until then, you can catch numerous Bug-type Pokémon.
Additionally, the item incense is in the spotlight and attracts especially many bugs.
Everything about shinies, spawns, and quests
These are the quests: There are a total of 6 new field research tasks that you can complete. They include:
Catch 15 Bug-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Burmy*
Catch 7 Bug-type Pokémon
Reward: 1000 Stardust
Hatch an egg
Reward: Encounter with a Scyther*
Trade a Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Snover or Karrablast
Use 3 berries while catching Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Klink*
Land 5 curveball throws
Reward: Encounter with a Tangel
The quests are quite strong this time again. Almost everywhere there is a potential shiny to be had. Additionally, the quest with 1000 Stardust is quick to complete and very rewarding.
By the way, Pokémon with an asterisk (*) can be shiny.
What new shinies are there? There are no big surprises at this event. As announced, shiny Klink is now in the game. It is just a bit darker than the normal version. So you have to look closely.
Otherwise, there are many more shiny checks at the event. There are already quite a few bug Pokémon that can also be shiny.
Shiny Lithomith is now new in the game.
What spawns are there? The list of spawns is long. For shiny hunters, Pokémon such as Klink, Pionskora, Bluzuk, or Raupy are interesting. The best Bug attackers or their pre-evolutions Scyther and Pinsir can also be found more frequently.
New raid bosses in the Bug Event
These are the bosses: Numerous Bug Pokémon can now also be found in raids. They are complemented by other useful monsters:
Raid Level
Raid Boss
Level 1 (pink egg)
Praktibalk* Bluzuk* Anorith* Klink* Klikk*
Level 2 (pink egg)
Alola-Kokowei* Yanma* Pionskora* Flunkifer*
Level 3 (yellow egg)
Scyther* Pottrott* Maskeregen Alola-Raichu*
Level 4 (yellow egg)
Alola-Knogga* Pinsir* Forstellka Absol*
Level 5 (black egg)
Zekrom
Which bosses are worth it? There are numerous shiny checks among the raid bosses. Out of a total of 18 Pokémon, a full 15 monsters can also be shiny.
Otherwise, there are also again some strong attackers or their pre-evolutions, such as Praktibalk, Scyther, Pinsir, or Zekrom.
Those who like to fight in the PvP league will also get their money’s worth. Pokémon like Alola-Knogga, Alola-Raichu, or Flunkifer are really strong attackers for the leagues. You can also find them in our tier list for the PvP league. There we show you the best Pokémon for each of the 3 battle leagues in PvP.
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In Pokémon GO started today, on June 25, the big bug event called “Bug Crabbing”. We will show you what to look forward to.
When does the event start? The event started early today, on July 26, at 8:00 AM local time. You can take advantage of the bonuses until July 1 at 10:00 PM local time.
During the event period, everything revolves around bug Pokémon and the item incense is in the spotlight.
All Info on the Big Bug Crabbing
Here are the bonuses: The list of bonuses is long and focuses a lot on the Bug-type monsters:
In the wild, in quests, in raids, and in 5km eggs, more bug Pokémon will appear, such as Scyther, Toxapex, and Lithomith
Shiny Lithomith appears for the first time in Pokémon GO
Double XP for catching Pokémon
The item incense attracts more bug Pokémon. The Pokémon differ on the days:
From Friday, June 26 at 8 AM to Saturday, June 27 at 11:59 PM (local time), Nincada will mainly appear in incense
From Sunday, June 28 at 12 PM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM (local time), Wurmple will appear more frequently in incense
From Tuesday, June 30 at 12 PM to Wednesday, July 1 at 10:00 PM (local time), more Scyther will be in the incense
Shiny Lithomith is just a bit darker – Its evolution is green as shiny.
What can be said about the spawns? This could become a real paradise for shiny hunters during this event! There are several bug Pokémon that you can encounter in their shiny version. In our shiny list, you will find a detailed overview of all available shinies.
These include, among others, Caterpie, Metapod, Scyther, Pinsir, or Nincada. You could score quite a bit.
This will not take place: Normally, a raid day with Pinsir was also supposed to take place on Sunday. However, this was spontaneously canceled. Niantic did not provide a specific reason for this.
Is the event worth it? The Bug Crabbing should be especially interesting due to the incense bonus. Due to the corona adaptations, the incense is already better and now it even attracts event Pokémon specifically.
If you are looking for more reasons why you should play during the event period, we have gathered 3 reasons that can help you with the decision. There you will also learn more about the spawns and the bonuses of the event.
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In the survival MMO Last Oasis (PC/Steam), things are heating up! The new Volcanic update brings barren lava landscapes and appropriate weapons. Additionally, Last Oasis is temporarily available at a lower price.
This is the Volcanic update: This is the content update that was released today on June 25. It brings a new map that invites you to explore an area filled with lava.
There, new dangers and places to discover await you. You can, among other things, fly over the area thanks to a new type of creature – the Killin.
With the update, the MMO brings additional exciting content. The game is currently in Early Access on Steam, and it seems to be doing very well.
The content of the new Volcanic update
This is the trailer: Along with the update, there is also a new trailer that shows you some of the content:
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There, you can also see that your character can fly. At minute 0:22, you can see the new creature.
What has been revealed about the content: In addition to the Killin and the new volcanic map, there are the following adjustments:
There are volcanic weapons that are easy to craft and only lose to iron weapons in terms of their strength.
For the defensive players among you, there is a new shelter. In Domus, you can hide as these structures are very sturdy. The developer himself refers to them as gigantic bunkers on legs.
You can now furnish your walkers – your mobile shelters – with chairs, tables, and more.
Here you can now save: If the update has made you really eager to play Last Oasis and you haven’t purchased the MMO before, you can now get it at a lower price.
Last Oasis is part of the Steam Summer Sale and is therefore available at a 20% discount. You can currently buy it for 19.99 euros, but hurry up. The promotion ends on July 9.
If you want more information about the survival MMO, check out the MeinMMO interview about Last Oasis. There, we talked with a developer about the future of the MMO. We learned that the MMO, which focuses more on PvP, wants to place more emphasis on PvE in the future.
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In Borderlands 3 a new patch goes live today, June 25. This update brings access to the DLC “Bounty of Blood” and a new level cap. We are showing you the highlights of the patch.
This is the update: The update is currently being rolled out and should be available by 8:00 PM at the latest. This time, the major highlight is the 3rd DLC of Borderlands 3 called “Bounty of Blood”.
Players who have already reached the level cap will also be pleased. Additional levels are coming.
Patch Notes for the New Update
This is what has been said about the DLC: The most important news from the patch notes is that the DLC is now available.
It is also pointed out that the synchronization in the audio track is only available in German and English. The reason for this is the Corona crisis. Subtitles, however, are available in all languages.
The 3rd DLC “Bounty of Blood” comes with the patch into the game.
What happens with the level cap? 3 additional levels are coming that you can unlock. The maximum level is now 60, a round number.
Anyone who still likes to level up has 3 new levels in Borderlands 3 that they need to climb.
These Guardian Rank Skills are coming: 3 new skills are coming into the game:
Groundbreaker
Dead Man Walking
Lead or Alive
What exactly these skills do, you can read in the patch notes of Borderlands 3 (via borderlands).
Here there are adjustments: Close combat damage, slides, slamming, skills, and vehicle damage now scale with the Mayhem level. This was not the case before and was known as a bug in the game. This bug has now been fixed.
In general, meele damage and skills have been increased. You can now deal more damage.
Otherwise, there have been many discussions recently regarding a takedown. It was so strong that players were struggling with it. A hotfix has now made a change so that the takedown is no longer that hard.
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Genre: Open-World-MMO| Developer: Amazon Game Studios| Platform: PC| Release: 25.08.2020 | Interview Partner: Charles Bradbury
What does New World actually offer besides PvP? This is a question that is often asked after Amazon Game Studios showcased a lot of content related to PvP. While PvE has been talked about, it has never really been the main focus. MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski talked to the developers about lore, quests, environment, and sights in the game.
New World already has a tumultuous history behind it before its release. Originally, the MMO was supposed to be a sandbox survival game with forced PvP. However, this changed after initial feedback from alpha testers. New World turned itself around and is now an open-world MMO with PvE content. PvP is now optional.
The developers gradually introduced the game through video diaries. PvE was always a topic here, yet there has been little to see until now. Trailers of PvP mass battles were shown extensively. In forums like reddit and also with us on MeinMMO, I often read the question of what there is to explore outside of the battles.
That’s why I asked Amazon to show us a few areas from the PvE and tell us more about this content. They sent MeinMMO a video and offered an interview about it. The questions were answered by Charles Bradbury, the Art Director of New World.
Watch 10 minutes of PvE gameplay here
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The environment is meant to be diverse and inviting for exploration
MeinMMO: You have already told us a lot about PvP mass battles or the AI battles. However, many are now asking what else there is. What exists outside of capturing and expanding territory? I think your game also has a lot to do with discovery. But what is there actually to discover in the world?
Charles Bradbury: Our island Aeternum is huge. Contrast was particularly important to us when creating this world. We wanted to incorporate variety with our locations. As you said, discovery is a big part of the game. We reward players for traveling to all these different places and discovering all the hidden things.
Our different zones also have different figures in them. The game is supposed to be played for hours on end. For players, it should feel new every time they venture into a new area and have something to discover:
We have beautiful meadows flooded with flowers,
swampy marshes,
snowy glaciers and mountain peaks,
deep supernatural forests,
ancient ruins,
large hell-like areas where the world is breaking apart.
All these different forces and groups should come together and change the landscape.
This is New World: The new open-world MMO from Amazon takes place on the fictional island “Aeternum”, located in the middle of the Atlantic. A mineral in the interior called Azoth is said to grant immortality. The settlers are warring over territories and the mineral on the island. There are 3 factions, that players can join and that fight each other. The heart of the matter are forts, which are conquered, expanded, and defended in mass battles. This can be done both in PvP and PvE against AI. An extensive character progression system offers RPG content. It should be emphasized that there are no classes in the MMO. The equipment defines the class. Furthermore, standout feature should be Player housing with decorations that even grant buffs.
MeinMMO: You sent us a video for the interview that shows different places from your world. I believe many of them were your Points of Interest, which is similar to sights. For example, there is a kind of ruin that the player enters right at the beginning. Can you explain to me what we can expect from these sights? Why is it worth exploring them?
Charles Bradbury: In the video, they enter one of the ancient towers, I believe. It is in an area called Eden Growth, and that is one of our supernatural places. There are different enemy families you will encounter, and one of them is Angry Earth, which has risen from the Azoth. Azoth is a supernatural mineral in the ground that mutates the beings. As a result, they become part Earth, part organic, and part energy. This tower stands in such an area of the Angry Earth, and it is one of the smaller sights. One of your goals there is to search for these key items, which will later lead you to a larger architecture.
You have to explore these small sights to later be able to explore larger ones. Not all sights are set up like this, but this particular ancient tower has a greater significance. Sights should offer a strong variation when you enter them. If you only have 10 minutes to play, you might explore a smaller sight. However, if many of your friends are online, you all equip yourselves completely and tackle a massive sight that’s almost like a dungeon. We don’t have traditional dungeons, but we do have larger sights that also require time to complete.
Strange forces prevail in New World that deform the environment and beings.
Find mysterious artifacts to explore the world
MeinMMO: These key items, can I imagine it as following a larger story when I collect them?
Charles Bradbury: Potentially, yes. Some of them are linked to stories, and others are linked to gameplay that leads you to challenging encounters. We have already shown the Spriggan, who is one of our major bosses. We have other bosses that we haven’t really talked about yet. The idea is that you take these artifacts, we call them key items, but they are actually magical artifacts. When you have the keys, they allow you to experience these encounters. So, you can’t always farm these encounters over and over. You need to experience a little journey.
MeinMMO: Ah, ok. So, when I gather these artifacts, I always get something new from the world. This can be something like a boss, an item, or new background information about the story.
Charles Bradbury: Exactly.
MeinMMO: Earlier you spoke about the great diversity of the environment. I noticed that too when I watched the video. There are
ancient architecture,
a pirate ship,
a building that looks like a church,
a place with a white, glowing tree as in a fairy tale.
Can you explain why Aeternum has such great diversity in every corner?
Charles Bradbury: For the most part, this comes from the different AI families you will encounter. The lore has different layers, explaining how these families came to exist. Each has its own backstory about how they ended up in Aeternum and what they are doing on the island. I briefly talked about Angry Earth earlier. This is the family that is directly infused with the mineral Azoth and reacts to the other forces present on the island. But there are many other groups too. You also have the Lost. We have this lore around Azoth that the mineral can resurrect people.
Everyone who comes to Aeternum is somehow connected to the island with their soul. The Lost show what happens when this connection fails and your soul shatters in the process. This can happen when someone dies a terrible death, such as a sailor drowning and being washed ashore. The Lost aren’t truly dead, but they aren’t really alive either. You will also find a lot of shipwrecks when you arrive at the island, but they are all different ships from a lot of different time periods. Among the washed-up sailors, there are also some pirates who somehow managed to survive. They also form their own group that tries to take over the island. They tend to convert shipwrecks into their abodes. They pull the old ships ashore and hang them, for instance, on cliffs.
This creates quite interesting sights. The Lost can also be ghosts that you encounter in abandoned villages. Similarly, you will see farms that are now corrupted by supernatural forces. Formerly idyllic villages are now permeated by death, and you will encounter cultists there. The sights help you understand why these different groups are even on the island.
On the island of Aeternum, you will encounter the most diverse beings and areas. The island has been visited for ages, and the mystical forces deform it into something new.
New World relies on Environmental Storytelling
MeinMMO: The enemy families play a significant role in gameplay. They have different characteristics, and there are differences in how to defeat them. But how do I learn more about their backgrounds regarding lore, outside of looking at sights?
Charles Bradbury: Environmental storytelling plays a huge role here. But quests are also now a significant part of New World. Especially in the early part of the game, players receive a stronger guide on how different systems work. We also integrate lore and story here. Characters you encounter are the only ones who can tell you some of the history.
Otherwise, players will largely piece together information based on the environment. You will also find diaries, letters, and notes. This way, you can experience different experiences and perspectives from people who have already been to Aeternum. This reveals a rather obscure narrative in which you always have to question whether everything the person wrote is true. You only see the interpretation of the characters, and you, as a player, decide for yourself whether you believe the person or if they might have been in delirium.
What does Environmental Storytelling mean?
The story is told through what you see and experience in the game world. Footprints in the sand, a devastated apartment, an unopened love letter – all of these can be elements of Environmental Storytelling. Our imagination is stimulated here, and we must envision what the environment is trying to tell us.
MeinMMO: What motivation do you give me as a player to dive into the lore and your world? Is there a particularly clever way in which I should explore Aeternum?
Charles Bradbury: We want New World to be a particularly open and player-driven experience. There are a few coherent quests that help you start the game. You get a vague idea of what’s going on here. After that, it’s the player’s decision what parts of the world they want to engage with.
We wanted to appeal to different types of players here. There are those who are like archaeologists. They go into every corner and examine the environment very carefully. For this type of player, there are rewards if they really delve deep into the sights. You can find more than just story and background here.
There are gameplay rewards, so your invested time is rewarded. There are also many other gameplay systems that invite exploration. There are city projects and faction missions. Of course, there are also areas that have little to do with the story. If you feel like expanding the settlement or capturing new territories, you have other motivations than the players driven by story. […] We want players to have different options to find their motivation.
Aeternum can also look like a fairy tale. However, dangers lurk everywhere.
MeinMMO: In the video, there are several places where resources are harvested. Since your last developer diary, it has become clearer that resource gathering and crafting will play a significant role in New World. In that context, I wondered if there are specific resources or items that are absolutely necessary to access certain locations. If there are any restrictions here, can I still explore the entire world?
Charles Bradbury: We talked about the key items. That’s probably the closest thing to restrictions. You need to collect these various objects to have certain encounters. Outside of that, there are no blockades preventing you from progressing further in the world.
Of course, there are areas intended for high-level characters, and you might not want to go there if you aren’t far enough in your character progression. However, no one will stop you from doing so. We have action combat, and if you are really good at dodging and blocking in the system, you can handle tougher opponents as well.
MeinMMO: How big is the part of New World where you deal with quests, exploration, and lore in comparison to PvP, large mass battles, and wars? You decided to transform your game into a PvE experience. I believe players who come for that will be interested in the scope.
Charles Bradbury: I don’t think I can break that down into percentages right now. But there are huge parts of the game that consist of sights and a lot of PvE. We wanted to offer compelling content for players who are not interested in PvP. There are indeed some people who only want to explore and enjoy the world. Nevertheless, PvP remains a significant focus of the game, especially as it approaches the endgame. All settlements can be taken by companies [guilds], and the factions gain influence in different territories.
We wanted to achieve a merge of both playstyles [PvP and PvE]. Even players who only engage in PvE content can have an impact on the larger meta-game regarding wars and territory taking. If they complete missions for factions and towns, that supports the PvP players fighting for the shared territory. Similarly, PvP players influence PvE players by adjusting taxes or how the towns are developed. […]
The endgame for PvE players
MeinMMO: You just mentioned that PvP wars and expanding territory are a large part of the endgame. What would you say is the endgame for me if I have no interest in that?
Charles Bradbury: Then it’s naturally more about the PvE content and crafting. But it also depends on what your focus is. As you said, crafting will be a significant part of the game. You can obtain gear from bosses in the world, but much of the gear traces back to crafting. We don’t necessarily have the best weapon in the game; it’s more about the best gear for your individual playstyle. So, there’s a balance between crafting and PvE drops. Crafting should still be worthwhile even in the endgame. Crafters will thus play an important role in supporting large groups of PvP players.
On the other hand, there’s also something for solo players or small groups who just want to roam through the world. We have something similar to dungeons and bosses; that will be a significant part of the endgame for PvE players. All areas are equally important to us.
On the island of Aeternum, there are snowy landscapes with hoarfrost.
Quests can have long story arcs
MeinMMO: I know that you also revised your quests during the alpha. You received feedback that especially at the beginning, the fetch quests were a bit tedious. Following that, you added more substance to the quests. Can you explain to me how the quests have changed? Do you now have extensive storytelling through quest lines?
Charles Bradbury: Especially at the start of the game, we want the quests to be very linear and guide the player through the different systems. At the beginning, the quests are more of a tutorial experience. But after that, the options open up quite quickly. There will still be fetch quests, but also ones that dive deep into the lore. It is important to us that players feel like they are part of the story.
Not everyone finds that interesting gameplay, so questing is not essential for progress. For players who enjoy that, there will still be quests in much later areas. So there are also some endgame quest lines that give you a reason to go to those areas when there are otherwise no reasons for you.
MeinMMO: Finally, I have a question about the future of New World. Do you already have plans on how you want to expand your universe regarding the environment, quests, and environmental storytelling?
Charles Bradbury: We certainly want to continue to expand New World as a whole. When we conceived the world, we had so many ideas around the lore that it almost wrote itself. This mostly came about when we delved deeper into the factions and enemy groups. We have a lot of ideas about where we want to go with the world. […] But where the journey goes depends on how players respond to certain things. If there’s anything they particularly like, we will of course pay attention to providing them with more of that. Also, regarding quests, fetch quests are such an MMO standard, but we would like to build on that. We want to provide more and better quests. We are definitely looking forward to seeing what players really enjoy.
MeinMMO: Thank you very much for the conversation. I am already excited to see how the mysterious world of Aeternum develops further. Your video has definitely helped to get a better impression.
New World could become a fantastic place
Originally, New World was supposed to take place in a historical setting. There, one would have experienced an alternate 17th century during the time of American colonization. This left me rather cold at the time. I have enough reality in real life.
When the first images of mystical beasts and the enchanted environment emerged, that changed abruptly. I want to explore and discover this world.
I can easily imagine crawling into every corner of Aeternum and unearthing its secrets. The new, mystical setting sparks my imagination and I want to know where the different factions come from, what forces are at play there. This lore can be expanded infinitely.
It remains to be seen how extensive the exploration will actually be. It could also be that one quickly sees every sight and turns every stone for the hundredth time.
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A player of Call of Duty: Warzone has created a map with the key points you need to know in the current Season 4. It not only marks places like bunkers but also some curiosities.
What kind of map is this? The reddit user and Warzone player Eleve28 has created a map for the Battle Royale of Modern Warfare that outlines all important points for the currently ongoing Season 4.
It is the standard map on which he has marked some locations:
red points indicate phones that can play a code for access to Bunker 11
blue points are the phones you need to visit next with the numbers on them in Russian
green points are computers/laptops
orange points are currently inaccessible bunkers
white and pink points represent the locations you need for the secret data – the first number refers to the week, the second to the task number
purple points are special Easter eggs from Season 4
Bunkers, Phones, and Easter Eggs at a Glance
How do I use the map correctly? This map provides you with an overview of the Warzone map and helps you complete some of the tasks faster. For example, you can always keep an eye on all important locations for solving the Intel missions of week 2 “Hunt for the Enemy”.
It also makes it easier for you to open Bunker 11 or locate all bunker sites. Especially if you already know the procedure for Bunker 11 and just need to hit the phones, the map gives you a quick overview of the locations.
What is it not for? The map does not show the strength of loot in the area or what else you might find there. However, we have already introduced you to the best landing spots in Warzone that will give you a strong start in the Battle Royale.
If you want to take a closer look at the locations or explore the Easter eggs, it’s best to play the Blood or Plunder mode. In both modes, it’s not a big deal if you die and you can just try again. Plunder is currently available again, after being disabled for a while.
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For the 4th birthday of Pokémon GO, an event marathon is starting. You can expect new Pokémon, research, and great rewards for the GO Fest 2020. MeinMMO will show you what is happening.
What’s new? Niantic announced a major birthday event on June 25, 2020, that will run over several weeks. In the weeks leading up to GO Fest 2020, they want to spend an exciting summer with the players. For Niantic, this means:
New Pokémon
Limited-time research
Huge rewards
Worldwide, you can participate in three weekly limited-time research tasks. You do not need a ticket for GO Fest 2020.
If you complete these, you unlock additional Pokémon for the GO Fest 2020 in July.
Event for the 4th birthday of Pokémon GO
When does it run? From Friday, July 3, 2020, at 8 AM to Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 10 PM (local time).
What happens there? Special Pokémon appear in the wild, in eggs, and in raids. This includes flying Pikachu – even as shiny.
Flying Pokémon and Pokémon with party hats appear in the wild, in eggs, and in raids
Shiny Dusselgur appears in the wild
Piccolente from Gen 5 appears for the first time in Pokémon GO – In the wild and 5-km eggs
Flying Pikachu in the wild and in eggs, even as shiny
Research for takeoff is available for all trainers – This research is designed to collect as much XP as possible. Just log in during the event period to receive it
Snapshots with special Pokémon encounters
The weekly research
Each of the three research tasks runs with a specific theme. You can expect new rewards and bonuses everywhere.
Week 1 – Skill Challenge and Event
When does it run? The first challenge week runs concurrently with the event celebrating the fourth birthday of Pokémon GO. From Friday, July 3, 2020, at 8 AM to Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 10 PM (local time).
The Challenge: In the challenges, you should prove your skills that you learned over the years in Pokémon GO. This includes throwing technique.
Complete all three tasks of the weekly “Limited-Time Research” – “Skill Challenge for GO Fest” to encounter Piccolente and the flying Pikachu, receive a star piece, and more
If the following number of trainers from the same team completes the “Limited-Time Research”, the corresponding Pokémon will appear at Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
One million trainers from Team Instinct: Palimpalim
One million trainers from Team Wisdom: Mamolida
One million trainers from Team Courage: Chaneira
What is special: If you complete the weekly “Limited-Time Research” – “Weekly Skill Challenge for GO Fest”, you will receive the “Top Skill Challenge for GO Fest”.
This challenge presents you with difficult tasks that you can complete to earn bragging rights. However, you do not need to complete these tasks for your “Limited-Time Research” to count towards the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 goals.
A special weekend: In 5-star raids, starting July 3, you will reunite with an old acquaintance. Ho-Oh returns. From July 3, 2020, at 8 AM until Monday, July 6, 2020, at 10 AM (local time), you will encounter the legendary Pokémon in T-5 raids.
Week 2 – Battle Challenge
When does it run? The Battle Challenge for week 2 starts on July 10 at 8 AM and runs until July 15 at 10 PM local time.
The Challenge: This week, your battle skills will be put to the test.
Complete all three tasks of the weekly “Limited-Time Research” – “Battle Challenge for GO Fest” to encounter Kicklee and Absol, receive a super rocket radar, and more
If the following number of trainers from the same team completes the “Limited-Time Research” this week, the corresponding Pokémon will appear at Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
One million trainers from Team Instinct: Kastadur
One million trainers from Team Wisdom: Alola-Sleima
One million trainers from Team Courage: Alola-Knogga
What is special: If you complete the weekly “Limited-Time Research” – “Weekly Battle Challenge for GO Fest”, you will receive the “Top Battle Challenge for GO Fest”.
This challenge presents you with difficult tasks that you can complete to earn bragging rights. You do not need to complete these tasks for your “Limited-Time Research” to count towards the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 goals.
A special event: On Sunday, July 12, a battle event will take place from 11 AM to 2 PM local time. More details will follow.
Week 3 – Friendship Challenge + Event
When does it run? From Friday, July 17, 2020, at 8 AM to Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 10 PM (local time). At the same time, the summer event will take place.
The Event: “Summery” Pokémon appear in the wild, in eggs, and in raids. You also get the chance to encounter shiny Knofensa.
For the first time in Pokémon GO, Lilminip from the 5th generation appears. In sunny weather, it appears in the wild or hatches from 5-km eggs.
In the wild, Pikachu that are “well prepared for summer” appear. Additionally, snapshots here again bring a surprise.
The Challenge: This week you should appreciate your buddies and fellow trainers. So stock up on snacks and gifts.
Complete all three tasks of the weekly “Limited-Time Research” – “Friendship Challenge for GO Fest” to encounter Alola-Raichu and Lilminip, receive a lucky egg, and more
If the following number of trainers from the same team completes the “Limited-Time Research” this week, the corresponding Pokémon will appear at Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
One million trainers from Team Instinct: Togetic
One million trainers from Team Wisdom: Dratini
One million trainers from Team Courage: Lichtel
What is special: If you complete the weekly “Limited-Time Research” – “Weekly Friendship Challenge for GO Fest”, you will receive the “Top Friendship Challenge for GO Fest”.
This will present you with some difficult tasks that you can complete to earn bragging rights. You do not need to complete these tasks for your “Limited-Time Research” to count towards the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 goals.
