In Fortnite: Battle Royale, Chapter 2 Season 3 is now live with new skins from Update 13.00. We will show you all the new skins and other leaks for the new season.
What are these skins? The new Update 13.00 in Fortnite started Chapter 2 Season 3. Epic Games itself presented some cool skins in the Battle Pass trailer. Dataminers continued to sift through the game files and found even more skins.
Here we provide an overview of the skins and cosmetics that have already been revealed and leaked. This includes back blings and gliders.
All Skins from Chapter 2 Season 3
These are the skins: Dataminer Lucas7yoshi shared all his findings for the new cosmetic items on his Twitter profile. He is recognized and reliable in the community.
The skin findings include Aquaman, Jules, and Kit, which you may have already seen in the Battle Pass trailer for Season 3. However, there are also several other faces and outfits included.
You can see that there are still some placeholders in the overview. These may all be filled over the course of Chapter 2 Season 3 in Fortnite.
The names of the skins:
Eternal Knight
Fade
Siona
Jules
Ocean
Aquaman
Scuba Jonesy
Kit
Metal Team Leader
Wave Breaker
Ghost Hush
Ghost Wildcard
Ghost Chaos Agent
Trench Trawler
Swamp Stomper
Ghost Beach Brawler
Shadow Beach Brawler
Nite Gunner
Scarlet Serpent
Skin Leaks from Season 3 – Back Bling, Emotes, and Gliders
What else has been found? In addition to the skins, there are many other visual changes in Season 3. This includes new gliders like a comet or a metal owl.
The Back Blings: Your character’s back should also be eye-catching in Season 3 as you triumph over your opponents. There are special back accessories like a shield or a small moon.
A particular highlight here is also the metal owl. It is called “Ohm’s Perch” and apparently belongs to the outfit of the skin “Jules”.
Epic Games presented this character as a kind of tinkerer. Jules’ owl is likely an important companion for her. It’s very possible that she made the parts herself.
Have you already found a few favorites in this overview that you absolutely want to unlock in the current season? Then let us know your favorite skins or accessories in the comments here on MeinMMO. This way, you’ll be well equipped for the new storm in Fortnite.
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Suba Games has announced a new online shooter called MARS. However, upon closer examination, it is not so new.
What is MARS? MARS: Mercenary Assault & Recon Squad offers an unusual scenario. You fight against robots, zombies, dinosaurs, aliens, ancient gods, and monsters. You participate in PvP battles and PvE fights with your squad. Tactics and teamwork play a significant role.
In the Free2Play shooter, you travel through various time periods to battle dinosaurs in the past or robots in the future. Additionally, you face waves of enemies in cooperative missions.
According to the developers, dozens of game modes are available. However, the website does not reveal further details.
You utilize dozens of weapons from different eras
You travel from the past to the future
You team up with other players to form clans
You customize your character with outfits, armor, weapons, and much more
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In MARS, you fight zombies, aliens, robots, and more.
Is it really new? Looking closely, MARS resembles an online shooter from 2014. This game was known in the USA as Hazard Ops and in Europe as ZMR: Zombies, Monsters, Robots.
This is not surprising, as both games emerged from MARS Online by YingPei Games, released in 2013, which also carried the subtitle Mercenary Assault & Recon Squad.
The game aimed to impress with many maps and a plethora of game modes. In Beast Mode, for example, you had to gather points during the battle to transform into a powerful beast that cleared enemies away.
As seen in the videos of MARS, there has not been much graphical change compared to Hazard Ops or ZMR.
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This is what the shooter ZMR: Zombies, Monsters, Robots looked like.
Can you already participate in MARS? You can sign up for the Closed Beta on the official website that has recently started. An Open Beta will follow soon. The Free2Play shooter does not yet have a release date.
Who is behind the game? Suba Games is known for reintroducing older Asian online games to the market. This has occurred with titles like Divine Souls, ACE Online, Priston Tale, or Luna Online.
Atlantica Online was released in 2008 but only launched on the Steam platform in May 2020. We will take a look at how the player numbers and reviews look one month after release.
How is Atlantica Online doing on Steam? In the last 24 hours, there were 1,171 players peak online at the same time. On average, 1,145 players played the MMORPG in the last 30 days.
Nevertheless, a significant decline in numbers is already noticeable in Atlantica Online. It is questionable how long the MMORPG can truly engage players since the last major update was years ago, which has also been criticized in the reviews.
The player numbers of Atlantica Online (via Steamcharts).
Mixed Reviews, Criticism for Pay2Win
What do the reviews say? As of the time of this article (on June 17 at 11:00 AM), Atlantica Online has received 339 reviews, of which at least 64% are positive.
The positive voices praise:
The unique turn-based gameplay that is not found in this way in other MMORPGs.
The community that has supposedly grown old and friendly alongside the game.
The fact that there are still irregular updates.
Apparently there is so much to do in the MMORPG that some players haven’t maxed out everything after 13 years.
The new servers started strong. The player base is there, and the game is as much fun as ever. I am someone who has played the game repeatedly since the launch, and I am starting again with the launch of the new servers. All the content of the game is contained on these new servers, which is a lot […].
It may be a bit confusing for a new player, but if you have difficulties, reach out to the community or look for a guild – players in the game are usually very helpful to newcomers.
The game itself is quite unique with its turn-based combat. I really like the gameplay mechanics, which I haven’t been able to find in a similar form anywhere else. The pseudo-history in the game is also quite interesting and covers the entire globe.
You don’t have to pay for the game itself, although some paid items provide bonuses and “Quality of Life” benefits (e.g., the premium package has the licenses and the blessings). If you want to be number 1 in PVP, you probably have to pay to win, but if you just want to enjoy the game in PvE or play PvP without a competitive mindset, then playing without paying is quite possible.
This is what a battle in Atlantica Online looks like.
What the negative voices say:
Atlantica Online has problems with stability and performance, even outside of Steam.
The last major content update with a dungeon was 5 years ago.
The support is said to rarely respond or not respond at all.
In the endgame and especially in PvP, one is not likely to get far without real money investments.
There is no German voice-over, and primarily Spanish is spoken in-game.
The game is fine for the first few days because you get free auto-fights, free teleporters, and many other free things.
But as soon as you reach level 81, these free contents disappear, and the game turns into heavy Pay2Win. […]. There are literally quests you have to complete to get mercenaries that require you to invest real money. […]. In PvP, you will not be a challenge for players who have invested real money for upgrades and mercenaries.
If you are looking for something that provides fun for about 60 hours, then this is it.
Have you already had experiences with Atlantica Online? And did you try it after the release on Steam?
In Fortnite: Battle Royale Update 13.00 has been released, marking the beginning of Season 3 Chapter 2. We show you the patch notes. It features a ton of new features!
What’s new in update 13.00: This update marks the beginning of the new Season 3 and brings several changes to the game. In the first “Dive In” trailer, you can see a flooded map and sharks as a means of transportation.
We will show you what the new water season has to offer.
The map is flooded – What’s different?
What’s new now? Players suspected for a long time that the map would be completely flooded. After all, the live event brought a new type of storm that ultimately turned into a menacing tsunami.
It seems to have come to pass, as the entire map has been flooded. However, this state will not last, as the water level will eventually lower. This will cause new places to emerge.
New places are expected to be revealed throughout the season
Sharks as means of transportation
What’s new? Sharks are now lurking around on the Fortnite map. They are hungry for your loot like weapons and items. However, even though they are dangerous, they have a great benefit for you.
Grab a fishing rod and cling onto the shark. It will then pull you through the map while you only need to steer it. This way, you will surely reach your desired destination quickly.
Sharks are the new means of transportation in Season 3
New enemies – Marauders
What’s new now? In Season 3, you will encounter new enemies. These are bots that simply drop from capsules from the sky throughout the match.
Once the capsule lands on the ground, it explodes, releasing the bots that will attack you. So, you should stay vigilant to react quickly.
The new marauders can surprise you in the match
All further information about the new Season 3 and what has changed can be found on the official Epic Games page.
Season 3 brought not only some changes and new features to the game but also a new Battle Pass where you can unlock the Drifter Crew. You will even find the hero Aquaman there. If you want to take a closer look, check out the trailer for the Battle Pass of Season 3.
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The player walks through a building on the Piccadilly map and suddenly loses 40 shots of ammunition.
The player walked over a previously eliminated opponent and their weapon at that moment, causing them to lose the ammunition. It seems as if the player is picking up the ammunition from the opponent and simply giving away their bullets in return.
What do other players say about it? Many players find the bug funny. The reddit user jibrawn says: “Dude, dead people are stealing your damn ammunition!”
There aren’t many discussions about this bug. It doesn’t seem that many other players are affected. The reddit user RamTank has a possible explanation: “If I had to guess what happened, you were running around with a 9mm pistol and somehow your ammunition exceeded the allowable total reserve (180). When you then walk over the rifle, the game does a check again and corrects it.”
So a huge bug is not to be expected here. It still looks funny when the player suddenly has their ammunition stolen by a dead opponent.
We at MeinMMO have requested a statement from Activision and wanted to know if this bug is widespread or only affects a few players. So far, we are still waiting for a response.
Are there more funny bugs like this? Last year, there was a bug that made a huge boat sail across the map. This made it nearly impossible for players to play, but due to the absurdity, the affected player could only laugh.
In another bug in Battle Royale Warzone, a dog suddenly appeared, even though dogs are not available in Warzone. Even more absurd: The dog was a weapon that the player could pick up. Here, too, there was hearty laughter about the bug.
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World of Tanks Blitz was originally designed as a pure mobile version of the tank MMO World of Tanks. However, in the 6 years since its release, the pure mobile game has evolved into a full-fledged light version of its “big brother,” which is particularly attractive for newcomers to the world of tanks. This is especially true with the latest update 7.
Throughout its development, the former mobile game has increasingly transformed into a cross-platform title and a beginner-friendly version of the classic World of Tanks.
This is especially true now, as with update 7 and the 6th anniversary of the game, Blitz resembles the “big brother” more than ever. But why is Blitz such a good entry point, and what makes the game different from the old World of Tanks? Where exactly do the strengths of the “little brother” lie?
World of Tanks Blitz – Here are the contents
What is World of Tanks Blitz about? World of Tanks Blitz closely resembles the core gameplay of the regular World of Tanks:
A team consists of 7 players
Two teams fight each other on a defined map
Either eliminate the opponent completely or capture and hold a strategic objective
Players who are destroyed are out of the game and can no longer actively participate in the match
Each player drives a tank from the era of the two world wars
After each game, players receive in-game currency and experience based on their performance
This allows you to unlock upgrades for your tanks or research new, better tanks
Since tanks are not racing cars with machine guns, the vehicles move slowly, and there are several seconds of reload time between shots. This makes battles exciting tactical stand-offs where you carefully gain an advantage.
The tank battles familiar from World of Tanks also work on mobile.
What are the special features of World of Tanks Blitz? The tanks from World of Tanks are affectionately referred to by Wargaming’s CEO Victor Kislyi as “Tamagotchis for fathers.” Instead of strange creatures, you can research and develop lovingly designed tanks here.
With your favorite tank, you can jump into lively battles that finish in about 10 minutes or less. This allows you to perfect your battles within the time your partner needs in the bathroom or when guests are still on their way for game night.
This applies to both the classic World of Tanks and Blitz. However, the Blitz version has the significant advantage that you can also use it on the go. If you wish, you can already engage in your first tank battles in the morning right after getting up via smartphone on the toilet. War is indeed a dirty business.
If you have good mobile reception, nothing is stopping you from a quick battle at the train station or on your commute to work. Or a round of tank shooting during your lunch break because colleagues have once again stood you up? No problem, there’s almost always time for a bit of Blitz.
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This launch trailer for World of Tanks Blitz shows: You can encounter tanks even in cafes.
Is there cross-play or progression? World of Tanks Blitz can be played on iOS, Android, PC, and Steam, and all four platforms can play together in battle. The majority of players are on mobile platforms, with Android leading the pack. Overall, Blitz has been downloaded over 137 million times across all platforms.
In addition to crossplay, there is also cross-progression. This means that you can use your progress globally and across platforms. So, if you play a round in the bathroom in the morning and then get comfortable in front of the PC later, the progress you made on the toilet will also be available here.
How does Blitz control? The controls on mobile devices work intuitively via touchscreen. On the left is a virtual joystick that controls the tank. The turret is moved with your right thumb. Discreet buttons allow you to switch to zoom view, select ammunition, and fire.
The fire button is also conveniently located on the left side for better ergonomics. You can also switch the entire interface to left-handed use.
However, if you don’t want to deal with PC players rampaging on mobile, you can set in the options to only play with players of the same control type.
How many tanks and nations are there? Blitz may not have as many tanks as World of Tanks itself, but with over 370 tanks from 8 different nations, there are plenty of vehicles you can play with.
The tanks are categorized into 10 tiers. In tier 1, you can find simple tanks from the interwar period. Tiers 5-6 contain the famous war tanks, such as the notorious Tiger or the legendary T-34.
In the later tiers, you will find tanks from the Cold War or experimental tanks that were never or hardly used. For example, here you can find the massive “Maus,” the super-heavy tank of the Wehrmacht.
These cool special tanks were available at Halloween.
What else is in the game? The battles in Blitz take place on a total of 29 maps. With certain modes, new maps are added. There are regularly special events in the game that offer their own game modes and maps. Here’s a short selection:
Realistic Mode: Here you see less far, and aids like the detection indicator or the weak armor indicator are absent.
Uprising: A fun Halloween mode where you drive special vampire and werewolf tanks and unlock unique skills for your tanks.
Gravity: Here you play on the moon with low gravity. Your tanks are almost weightless, and recoil and hits make your tanks helplessly tumble around.
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This is what the Uprising mode looks like for Halloween.
Is World of Tanks Blitz pay-to-win? Like with World of Tanks, the question arises for Blitz whether the free-to-play game is fair or if the premium content like powerful premium tanks and special ammunition gives nasty advantages in battles.
However, it also applies to Blitz: premium tanks are not super weapons without weaknesses. They are rather good for farming in-game currency at a certain level. Some are particularly suited for a specific playstyle. However, they always have enough weaknesses and are often inferior to fully upgraded regular machines of their tier.
The notorious “gold ammunition” is indeed stronger than regular shells in many situations. However, the special ammunition is only really effective at higher tiers and can always be paid for with in-game currency.
Update 7 – What changes with the anniversary patch
When does the update come? The first part of update 7 for World of Tanks Blitz will be released on June 17, 2020. It brings extensive graphics improvements and new tank models. On July 9, 2020, a new game mode called “Skirmish” will be added.
The major graphics update for Blitz
What changes in the graphics? World of Tanks Blitz is getting a long-awaited graphics update with update 7. The graphics, which were quite nice in 2014, are outdated by 2020. Therefore, the developers have overhauled the game engine and are now adding more features.
Cannon recoil: Previously, the powerful barrels of your tanks remained rigid during a shot and did not move. However, this is far from reality, as the enormous energy generated when firing large shells would produce enough recoil to destroy the turret and gun mount.
Guns are now pushed back into the turret by recoil.
In order to create another level of immersion and atmosphere, your guns now have a recoil effect that temporarily pushes the gun barrel into the turret and back out.
Hit markers: When you are hit, you will clearly see the bullet holes or dents in the armor. This feature also helps enhance immersion.
However, it also has a tactical benefit, as you will clearly know where the hit came from and where you were hit.
Permanent tank tracks: From now on, your tanks will leave heavy tracks on the ground. This also increases the atmosphere, as nothing makes it clearer that you are driving a massive war machine than thick furrows in the ground.
Dynamic shadows: With this new effect, all objects now have dynamic shadows, not just your tanks.
Why all these innovations? According to Wargaming, the goal with the graphics updates is to make the game more attractive and, above all, more vibrant. When there are shadows everywhere, tanks are leaving deep ruts in the ground, and tank hulls are strewn with bullet holes, an intense battlefield atmosphere emerges.
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Here you can see the contents of the graphics update at a glance.
Help, I only have a weak device, will Blitz still run on mine? If you want to continue playing Blitz on your old phone or laptop, don’t worry. Wargaming has thought of you and has included an option where you can turn off the improved graphics and deactivate certain features if desired.
This way, high-end devices can enjoy the full glory, while owners of weaker machines can still play smoothly on minimal settings.
The other contents of update 7
What else is new? In addition to the graphics update, three new tanks will be added to the game. These are light British tanks – agile little speedsters of tiers 8, 9, and 10.
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But even more exciting is the brand new game mode “Skirmish.” An exciting mode that aims to bring even more action and speed to the game:
Teams consist of only 5 instead of 7 tanks
The maps are smaller than usual
The winner is the one who first eliminates the opposing team.
“Skirmish” is a type of 5vs5 deathmatch with tanks and no respawns. This mode is especially designed for action-packed and quick battles on mobile devices and should significantly accelerate the fast-paced gameplay of Blitz.
Why it’s worth starting World of Tanks Blitz
These are the differences to the “big” World of Tanks: As mentioned at the outset, Blitz is similar to the original World of Tanks, but differs in some core areas from the “original”:
The game is less complex. You can upgrade your tanks as usual, but not the crew. In World of Tanks, you have to painstakingly train the crew to obtain valuable perks and optimal combat performance.
There are comfort features like displayed armor indicators or an icon that lights up when your tank is detected. The latter is a perk in World of Tanks that you have to unlock.
The teams and maps are smaller, allowing for quicker and more dynamic rounds.
Instead of over 600 tanks, Blitz has “only” just over 370 vehicles. However, the research trees are shorter, and you can unlock higher-tier vehicles faster and more specifically.
Tracks are clearly visible with update 7.
That’s why Blitz is ideal for newcomers to the world of tanks: The original World of Tanks can overwhelm newcomers with its variety of tanks and configuration options. This can deter many potentially interested tank fans from even trying the game.
This target audience, which tends to include younger players, is likely to warm up to Blitz much faster. The “World of Tanks Light” offers faster action, shorter battles, and fewer options and modes. This makes everything clearer without neglecting the fun core gameplay.
At its heart, Blitz is still a “real” World of Tanks. That is, a rather slow-paced tactical game where heavy tanks rumble across the battlefields, outmaneuver each other, and shoot grenades at weakly armored spots.
However, Blitz is faster, punchier, and more entertaining, staying true to its name. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for newcomers who enjoy playing with tanks and want to blow up a few tanks on the go or on the toilet.
And what better time is there for newcomers to get started than during the new update 7? For those willing to give the big brother a chance, there are significant reasons for that:
Graphics on PC still not really up-to-date after the update
Only PvP game modes
A lot of grind is required to unlock everything at higher tiers
Mobile players are at a disadvantage when crossplaying with PC players
Potential: Promising update
I have been playing World of Tanks for a long time, and when I briefly tried Blitz, the fun gameplay of the “original” was immediately back. Because no matter whether on touchscreen or with mouse and keyboard, the classic WoT feeling has always been present in Blitz.
Moreover, I really appreciate the simplified complexity of Blitz. This suits me as a casual player, as I actually prefer to play a quick round in the restroom or on the train rather than spending hours in the evening conducting complex battles with the clan.
Interestingly, I can do this with Blitz as well since, thanks to cross-progression, there’s nothing stopping me from swapping the porcelain throne for the gaming chair and continuing to play via Steam or Windows. So, those who want to take their first steps into the world of tanks can’t go wrong with Blitz. And with update 7, it looks – at least on mobile – good again.
Jürgen Horn Editor at Mein-MMO
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The professional CS:GO player Elias “Jamppi” Olkkonen (18) wants to sue the operator of the game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive: the Steam giant Valve. A mistake from his youth stood in the way of a lucrative professional career. Unfortunately, however, he chose the wrong company for his lawsuit, the German firm “Valve GmbH.”
At the age of 14, he purchased a second copy of the tactical shooter CS:GO to play on a LAN with a friend. He then sold the account to this friend: however, this friend received a ban through the “Valve Anti-Cheat System.” These VAC bans are permanent and non-negotiable.
Because the friend’s copy was linked to Jamppi’s Steam ID, he has since been considered a cheater by Valve, which has blocked him from pursuing a top-tier professional career. He is not allowed to participate in Valve’s major tournaments.
The 18-year-old Jamppi is now a CS:GO pro for ENCE.
Jamppi is now of legal age and has developed into a strong player in CS:GO. He was close to actually signing a professional contract as an AWP player with OG. However, this could not happen, as the ban stood in the way.
So Jamppi decided to sue Valve for damages, claiming that due to the unfair treatment, he has lost money and suffered damage.
This is now the problem: As reported by a Finnish site, Jamppi demanded 266,092 euros from Valve. The issue is that he actually wanted to sue the Valve Corporation, which was founded in the USA in 1996. However, he sued Valve GmbH, which was only founded in Germany in 2016.
Valve GmbH, based in Hamburg, manufactures hardware, not software.
Valve GmbH has provided several reasons in a statement why the lawsuit should be dismissed:
The Finnish court where Jamppi filed his complaint is not actually competent for Valve GmbH because it is based in Germany.
The plaintiff is not a customer of Valve GmbH at all, as it does not operate in Finland.
The company has no rights to CS:GO and does not manage the game, the German company did not even exist in 2015.
Moreover, the player is complaining now 4 years after the ban and wants to appear here as a customer, whereas he is a professional.
The damage claim is also unfounded because the company is not responsible for how third parties act.
At the moment, it is unclear how the matter will proceed and whether the pro will maintain and continue his lawsuit.
Jamppi apparently wants to achieve that at least the ban is lifted, but he has so far met with a brick wall at Valve.
CS:GO is one of the lucrative e-sports titles.
The e-sport in CS:GO is considered one of the 5 most lucrative gaming e-sports overall. However, it is particularly difficult to earn money in CS:GO if one cannot play at the absolute top level and is dependent on second-tier tournaments.
Therefore, it is also very important for the Finn that the VAC ban is lifted so he can compete with the big guys.
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The pirate MMO Atlas has lost a lot of players since the start of the early access phase at the end of 2018. But the team is not giving up and has exciting plans for the near future.
What is the current situation with Atlas? In December 2018, Atlas launched with nearly 59,000 concurrent players at peak. Now, in June 2020, around 3,000 players are playing the pirate MMO according to Steamcharts. Atlas has thus lost about 95% of its players. At the end of 2019, the situation looked quite different for the game.
What are the developers’ plans? The development team has broken the silence and announced a major update for Atlas. This will bring significant changes:
The game world map will be completely overhauled.
The new map will shift the focus away from land battles and towards naval battles.
The emphasis will now be more on PvP.
Trade winds will play a role in commerce.
You will be able to build farms and warehouses.
The major overhaul of Atlas will bring a reset or wipe. All players will have to start over afterwards.
What about PvE? The developers explain that they want to gradually remove the PvE elements of the game and turn them into something unique. Until then, the EU PvE server represents the only possibility to still engage in PvE.
What exactly this means is unclear. Perhaps there will be a kind of PvE spin-off of Atlas or new PvE servers with special content? The developers will reveal more about this in due time.
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As shown in this video, you will no longer experience Atlas the same way after the overhaul.
When is the big update coming? The developers have announced the major overhaul of Atlas for July. A specific date will follow.
What else is new with Atlas? The team now plans to ensure a regular supply of content with newly added developers. It is currently planned to release an update every month after the major overhaul.
Will you give Atlas a new chance after the massive update? By the way, Atlas, like ARK: Survival Evolved, falls into the survival game category. In addition to these two, there are several other very interesting titles in this genre. Which ones they are, you can read in the MeinMMO list of the 23 best survival games 2020 for PS4, Xbox, and PC.
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In Destiny 2, an exploit caused quite a stir, but even after its fix, you can easily obtain the coveted Umbra Engrams.
The new, glitch-free farming: Now that the controversial AFK farming exploit has been removed from the game, players are looking for a new way to quickly get Umbra Engrams. It didn’t take long for a new, fast method to be discovered – this time completely without exploiting: Nightmare Hunts.
Through the Nightmare Hunt on the Moon, you can obtain the coveted Engrams in about 2-4 minutes and also earn the seasonal resource “Changed Element.” The hunt won’t get done by itself while you sleep, but it goes very quickly and truly gets in no one’s way.
Here’s how to succeed in the quick Nightmare Hunt: Set the mission difficulty to 860 power. This way, you automatically get teammates, have hardly any negative modifiers, but still high chances for the desired loot.
This week, the following Nightmares are active:
Madness – Fight the Fanatic
Pride – Fight Skolas, Kell of Kells
Torture – Fight Omnigul
In the Nightmares, we face enemies from days gone by, like Crota
Choose a Nightmare and master it. After a few runs, you’ll see that you’ll breeze through the mission. Take a sword and, for example, the powerful exotic bow Trinity Ghoul as a masterpiece to take down the boss and his adds in seconds.
Don’t forget to equip your armor with the special Nightmare mods. This way, you can take significantly more damage and also deal more devastating damage to the Nightmares.
That’s why Umbra Engrams are so popular: What is it about the Umbra Engrams that attracts players in droves? There are two reasons:
Access to new weapons and armor – the interesting loot from Season 11 is mostly found in the Engrams.
Faster power-leveling – if the armor focusing is chosen, you have a high chance of equipment above your current level. As Bungie stated (via Twitter), this mechanic has now been fixed.
The new Umbra Engrams
But even if you’re not farming for the Engrams like crazy, you should be able to build up a decent supply through normal play. Because in every activity, you have a chance to passively find some.
The Elder Scrolls Online is finally available on Google’s streaming service Stadia. This is a reason for joy for our MeinMMO author Jürgen for several reasons. He can finally play ESO the way he always wanted.
ESO finally arrived on Stadia on June 16, 2020. It was announced as a lineup title over a year ago, but only released now, shortly after the launch of Greymoor, for Google’s streaming service. And it comes with cross-play and cross-progression to the PC version. For me, Jürgen Horn, MMORPG expert and ESO fan at MeinMMO, a small dream comes true.
Finally play ESO the way I always wanted
What has bothered me about ESO so far? I (and surely some of you) have been particularly bothered by the painfully long loading times in ESO. How often have I wanted to play an evening session, only to be greeted by a hefty update that took its sweet time and sluggishly shoveled data while my limited gaming time ticked away irretrievably. Especially as a young father, I currently have hardly any time to play, so every minute counts.
Then there was the fact that in ESO you have many routine tasks that you should definitely complete every day. These include going to the stable master for mount upgrades or the obligatory crafting dailies. For the latter, I have to log in to my crafting character every time, which also takes forever.
Actually, I like ESO, but some things annoy me a lot!
So Stadia solves all my problems with ESO: The annoyances mentioned above have stressed me since the launch in 2014, and I often consciously chose not to play a round of ESO because I simply had no desire to deal with all the delays. I preferred playing something that was immediately available and went quickly. But with Stadia, this is now simply over.
That’s why updates are now a thing of the past: Because updates are now a thing of the past. Forever! Because while the Stadia servers have their obligatory downtimes, they are simply fully patched afterward, and you don’t have to transfer the data to the clients. As soon as the server maintenance is over, I can log in immediately and start playing. Whenever I want.
I don’t have to start the game 2 hours beforehand for safety after a few weeks of ESO absence to have a ready client by quitting time. What a relief!
This is how smoothly the crafting jobs now run: Even cooler is that I can now finally efficiently complete the annoying but unfortunately so useful crafting dailies. I now simply complete these important “jobs” in the morning while on the toilet! Because I can seamlessly play Stadia on PC, smart TV, or my phone.
And thanks to the finally available virtual touch controller on mobile, I don’t even have to take the bulky Stadia controller with me to the toilet. That would have been even too silly for me.
The touch controls are certainly not suitable for battles and dungeons, but to navigate through the crafting region, pick up the daily jobs, and craft items, they are adequate. This way, the dailies are already done by morning, I lose no valuable gaming time, and I feel a little accomplishment in the morning because I’ve already “done something”.
Crafting is important, but also tedious.
ESO on Stadia? Works!
What is the performance like on Stadia? ESO had some issues with performance at the launch of Greymoor and was hardly playable for days. Even now, some players still complain about severe lag. However, I didn’t notice any of that during the launch of the Stadia version on June 16.
Stadia performed smoothly on both PC in the Chrome browser and on smartphone and tablet, and both fights and quests and exploration were manageable without stress. Curiously, it stuttered briefly while wandering in Knurr’Kha when I wanted to do crafting, probably because this region is always heavily frequented by crafters.
An important note for PC players: Contrary to contrary rumors, you do not need to buy ESO again if you have a Stadia Pro subscription and have already purchased ESO for PC/Mac. It is said that only the base game along with Morrowind is part of the Stadia Pro lineup, but anyone who has unlocked additional chapters and DLCs or maintains an ESO Plus subscription can use them on Stadia without additional costs if they link their accounts.
The Stadia version also ran steadily in battles.
This also applies to Greymoor. So don’t buy the ridiculously overpriced Stadia version again if you already have the latest chapter of ESO on PC or Mac. You can simply use it after linking your accounts. And don’t worry, your PC/Mac version will not become invalid. You can also continue playing ESO with the regular client and pick up exactly where you left off on Stadia.
So much for the advantages of ESO on Stadia. Unfortunately, it still does not run (yet) in 4K on PC, and you cannot use mods here, as the game is not located on your computer. The coolest UI mods for PC and Mac can be found here in our extensive guide.
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MMORPG fans who want plenty to do, especially in the endgame, should keep an eye on Corepunk. But this interesting online game has even more exciting features to offer.
What is Corepunk? Corepunk aims to be a traditional MMORPG for thousands of players who experience a lot of adventure together in a world. This online role-playing game relies not only on classic elements like PvP and PvE but also wants to impress with interesting ideas.
The MMORPG places you in a very unusual scenario. It mixes elements from cyberpunk and fantasy with steampunk and science fiction.
You explore a vast open world where you travel through deserts, forests, big cities, or even dungeons in the mountains. You view the action similarly to Diablo 3 from an isometric perspective from above.
There is a day-night cycle.
The quests feature voice acting and are supposed to be very story-driven. There are sometimes multiple ways to achieve the objective, leading to a non-linear gameplay experience.
The battles are fast-paced and action-packed, reminiscent of hack and slays.
You can engage in crafting to create items for yourself.
PvP takes place in arenas and on special battlefields.
You choose your character from nine archetypes, including tanks, damage dealers, and healers, and you improve them through a talent tree.
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What is special about Corepunk? The MMORPG aims to impress you with a lot of content, especially in the endgame. The developers at Artificial Core know that some online RPGs falter in this area and do not want to make the same mistake.
The problem with modern MMOs is not enough content in the final part of the game. Essentially, 40% of our game is designed for players to reach the maximum level. 60% of the game is dedicated to the endgame. It’s an open world, a vast wilderness where you find rare monsters and world bosses. There are also dungeons: randomly generated dungeons and custom dungeons. We also have rallies, arenas, battlegrounds, and just a lot of things to do.
Eugen Kliver, Artificial Core
Also interesting is that a fog of war obscures visibility. So you do not see everything that is happening around you. According to the developers, this should make it always exciting to explore new areas. Additionally, while escaping from a fight, you might run into other enemies hiding in the war fog.
Corepunk takes place in an unusual scenario that mixes cyberpunk, steampunk, and fantasy.
When can you play? The open beta is planned for the fourth quarter of 2020. A closed beta is supposed to take place beforehand, for which you can register on the official website. The release will then be in 2021.
Corepunk will be released as a buy-to-play game and is currently only announced for PC. The developers want to offer purely cosmetic items through an in-game shop, allowing you to further customize your hero.
The latest DLC for Dead by Daylight is live. It introduces a new killer that is sure to please fans of “Silent Hill” and brings fresh excitement.
The developers of Dead by Daylight have secured some major licenses over the past few years. After Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, and even the Demogorgon from Stranger Things, there is now another well-known killer. This time it is “Pyramid Head”, an antagonist from the horror series Silent Hill.
What can the new killer do? Pyramid Head, also known as “The Executioner”, is likely to become a real monster among the killers. He can hit survivors even through walls.
Additionally, he can spread barbed wire on the map, which causes survivors to scream and become cursed. Cursed survivors can then be locked in special cages by the killer, where they are slowly sacrificed – just like on a hook.
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The new map is free: As usual, the new “Midwich Elementary School” map is available to all players and does not need to be purchased. You now have the chance to play matches on the new map and can also find special offerings in the blood web to increase this chance.
The map is, by the way, one of the most devious so far – there are plenty of creepy sounds that can distract from killers or survivors.
How much does the DLC cost? The new “Silent Hill” chapter is available for €7 in the shop. Alternatively, you can also purchase both characters for 500 Auric Cells each. Since both are licensed characters, purchasing with Bloodpoints is unfortunately not possible – real money must be paid in any case.
Dead by Daylight has a lot of new features planned for this year. There is to be a major graphic update that will bring all textures and animations to “HD level”. Additionally, crossplay for all platforms is expected to be introduced later this year. Then PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch could play together.
Have you tried the new killer yet? How do you like him?
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In Destiny 2 , mysterious spheres have been discovered in many places after the launch of Season 11. Since then, many players have been puzzling over their purpose. We explain what Savathûn’s Eyes are all about.
This was discovered: As part of the new Season 11, clever Guardians made an interesting discovery. Mysterious, glowing spheres have appeared at various locations in Destiny 2 – the Eyes of Savathûn.
So in the current season, we are not only dealing with the arrival of darkness but are also increasingly receiving hints about the Witch Queen Savathûn, the sister of the Taken King Oryx. By Fall 2021, we are likely to encounter her as the main antagonist of the new expansion “Witch Queen”. Currently, she is apparently observing what the Guardians are up to.
This is what Guardians are wondering about: Some Guardians have wondered whether the Eyes serve any specific purpose – other than spying on the Guardians. So far, one cannot interact with these Eye spheres. They cannot be destroyed either; a message “Immune” appears when shot.
What is the purpose of the Eye spheres? Recently, data mining revealed what the Eyes are really for. They actually serve more than just a decorative purpose.
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During Season 11, the new exotic Trace Rifle, Withering Image, will be introduced through a quest – when exactly is still unknown. This weapon Exotic will apparently be the only weapon that can destroy these Eye spheres.
On one hand, to receive a secret triumph for the new seasonal seal when all 50 are destroyed. On the other hand, to progress for the catalyst of the new exotic Trace Rifle.
Here you can see the locations of all 50 spheres and explanations of their purpose in a compact video:
https://youtu.be/2s8Acn8HDNs
It doesn’t look like there are any further secrets or mysteries associated with these spheres. So if you were wondering what Savathûn’s Eyes are all about – now you have clarity.
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On MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro, the “Find Your Next Game” month is underway and is full of game recommendations and insider tips. And you can join in.
What is this about? With “Find Your Next Game”, we are bringing the gaming fairs of the world to your home in June. It’s a month packed with fresh game introductions, exclusive stories, streams, and more.
And you can easily get involved.
Is there an MMO or multiplayer game that is particularly close to your heart and that you would recommend to other players? Then write a user review on MeinMMO and take part in our “Find Your Next Game” month.
As active players, you are the experts in the games you recommend and can convince with your experience and knowledge.
Here are some of our latest “Find Your Next Game” articles:
How can I participate? To write a user review on MeinMMO, you first need to create an account. Once that is done and you are logged in, go to the hub or any article about the game you want to recommend.
There, on the right side, you will find a red box with information about the game. Click on “Write your own review” in the box and you are set. It’s best to write your text in Word, Google Docs, or your preferred writing program in advance and submit it through the form.
The red info box
What if the game is missing from the MeinMMO database? Feel free to write to us at [email protected]. One solution would also be to send the review to us as a Word file and we will publish it under your public user name, which you have registered here at MeinMMO.
What are the conditions? To be able to claim that your user review has appeared on our front page, you must adhere to a few rules:
The review should be detailed and not just a few sentences
It should highlight several different aspects that you particularly liked about the game
Pure bashing will not be accepted
You may also feel free to refer to our game introductions for Find Your Next Game, such as Dead by Daylight. Or you can simply write as you would recommend your favorite MMO to a friend. It is entirely up to you and your freedom knows no bounds.
Have fun writing!
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WoW Classic is taking action against cheaters. However, the new rules affect not only cheats but all other players as well.
Just yesterday, we talked about how WoW players have been disappointed by Blizzard in recent weeks, and now finally a response has come. An announcement for a hotfix has been made in the official forum that should at least spoil the fun for some bots and hackers. An instance limit is coming.
What did Blizzard say? In the official forum, Blizzard made an announcement regarding the adjustment of the instance limit. It states:
As part of our ongoing efforts to put an end to exploitative and automated gameplay, a new setting for all WoW Classic realms will be implemented with the upcoming maintenance in all regions:
You can now enter a maximum of 30 unique instances (dungeons and raids) per day and realm.
This limit is in addition to the current limit of 5 instances per hour. If a player enters a dungeon or raid, the game will check if they have already entered 5 dungeons in the last hour or 30 dungeons in the last 24 hours. If so, they cannot enter another instance until enough time has passed. This check applies to all characters on a realm.
These limits apply to dungeons and raids, but not to PvP battlegrounds.
Are the bots finally in for it?
What does this mean? Blizzard is trying to partially curb botters. They usually enter dungeons and raids several hundred times a day and reset the dungeon directly. This is now only possible to a limited extent and should ensure that perpetual farming by bots is no longer feasible.
What are the players’ reactions? They are mixed. On one hand, players are glad that something is being done and that actions against bots are being initiated. That’s better than doing nothing. Moreover, the limit of 30 instances in 24 hours likely does not represent a significant limitation for most players.
However, many players believe that the benefit will be minimal. There are fears that the botters will simply acquire even more accounts to keep farming multiples of what is actually possible, thus compensating for the losses caused by the new rules.
Other players, however, feel restricted. Those who want to farm certain items from low-level dungeons and regularly push the limit of 30 instances per day in a fair way now face a disadvantage.
What do you think of this change? A good measure to combat bots or the wrong way?
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The trailer for the Battle Pass for Season 3 in Chapter 2 of Fortnite: Battle Royale is here. Included are Aquaman, a customizable umbrella, and cars that you can drive across the map.
What does Season 3 bring? Today, on June 17, 2020, Season 3 in Chapter 2 begins in the Battle Royale mode of Fortnite. This means a lot of new content awaits you, such as skins, umbrellas, and more.
As is customary for the launch of a new season in Fortnite, the developers released a trailer for Season 3 along with one for the Battle Pass. This shows what you can unlock at different tiers in the game.
One of the major cosmetic highlights is an umbrella that you can likely customize to your liking. This is how the pass is introduced in the video.
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What are the highlights? A few of the special skins were specifically featured in the trailer. They are part of the Drifter Crew.
In keeping with the new water theme of Season 3, which was introduced with a large live event in Fortnite, a thematically appropriate skin is a must. Thus, the hero Aquaman now enters the game and introduces himself for the Battle Pass with a tattooed, muscular torso.
Another highlight from the Season 3 Battle Pass trailer is also a special umbrella. Fortnite explains that in this season you can create your own umbrella.
The video states, “Also, check out the design umbrella. With the Battle Pass, you can build your very own. By the end of the season, it will be to your taste.” Clips show various variations of the umbrellas, which differ with accessories, handles, and the umbrellas themselves.
Finally, the trailer also touches on “new modes of transportation.” The video shows various types of cars that can presumably be driven by players.
These include pickups with a bed where teammates can presumably sit, taxis, and even a truck. It seems that you can use these as means of transportation throughout the season.
What do you like best about the trailer for the Battle Pass of Season 3?
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In 2005, the Korean MMORPG Cabal Online was released. Nearly 10 years later, it made the leap to Steam, even reaching more than 1,400 concurrent players. However, it is now set to be removed from the platform.
Update June 17: As Pedro Carvalho, Product Manager of CABAL Online, has informed us, the game’s servers on Steam have always been in the American region. European servers, on the other hand, have never made it to Steam. According to Carvalho, nothing is changing for us in Europe.
However, he did not provide a specific reason for the departure from Steam, but referred to the official statement on Steam.
What happened? In a message on Steam, the support team of CABAL Online announced that the version will no longer be supported starting with the upcoming update on July 15, 2020.
As a result, the MMORPG will be removed from the platform on July 16. While players are expected to retain their accounts, no reason was given for the discontinuation.
A possible reason could be the low player numbers, but those have actually significantly increased in recent months and were much worse in 2017 and 2018 than they are today.
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The colleagues from MMOHuts reviewed the MMORPG in a video in 2011.
CABAL Online is being removed despite increased player numbers
How many play CABAL Online on Steam? At the Steam release in February 2016, the then more than 10-year-old MMORPG had an average of 721 players and peaked at 1,428 concurrent players.
Afterwards, the numbers dropped significantly. In October 2016, only 52 players were playing on average and 92 simultaneously at peak times. Until early 2019, CABAL Online mostly remained at a double-digit average.
The player numbers of CABAL Online on Steam (via Steamcharts).
Why is the MMORPG being removed from Steam? In the short statement, there is no explanation for why the game is being removed from the platform.
One possibility could be the lack of crossplay. According to Steam user Mark F. Smith, there is no way to interact with players from other servers from the Steam version.
We have asked the publisher ESTsoft for a statement on this issue and will update the article accordingly.
Steam characters land on North American servers
What happens next with CABAL Online? According to the statement, the closure has no direct impact on the players. They are to download the client from the official website and continue to have access to their account.
All Steam characters have been added to the Atlas server. However, that can only be accessed from North America.
In 2018, the successor CABAL 2 was completely discontinued. It was action-packed and aimed to attract new players. However, that apparently didn’t work: the developers admitted it didn’t meet the players’ tastes. CABAL Online, on the other hand, will continue for now even without the Steam platform.
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The new trailer for Season 3 of Fortnite is online and gives you a first glimpse into the events of the new season!Jump into a flooded Fortnite map.
Update 12:00 PM: Season 3 has now launched. In the German patch notes, you can see what has changed in the game.
What’s happening in Fortnite right now? Today, on June 17, Season 3 Chapter 2 starts. With update 13.00, the new season will be initiated. However, the first official trailer is now available.
What does the trailer show? The trailer shows that the Fortnite map has been flooded, which some players had feared. Individual buildings stand on floating floors. There are still cities, but all buildings protrude from the water and are not connected to each other.
As a new means of transportation, you can “ride” sharks or be pulled by them on skis. In the trailer, it also looks like these sharks could attack players.
In general, means of transportation seem to be the focus, as you can see motorboats and helicopters again, which will likely be used more often due to the flooding.
The official trailer has been posted by Epic Games on YouTube:
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In the trailer, you can also see some skins that will probably be included in the Battle Pass. A specific theme for the skins is not really recognizable at first glance.
However, some already known skins like the muscular cat Meowscles and Midas also make their appearance in the trailer.
Aquaman as a secret skin?
In the trailer, you can briefly see Aquaman, who rises from the water with a giant goldfish to shake hands with Meowscles. Could this skin be the secret skin of Season 3?
As Aquaman is one of the comic book superheroes and we received Deadpool as a secret skin in Season 2, this possibility is not so far-fetched.
If you want to take a closer look at the skins from the Battle Pass, you can see them in the “Battle Pass” trailer, where the new Drift Crew is introduced in detail. The notorious Aquaman is also featured there, proudly presenting himself.
What do you like best from the trailer for Season 3?
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