After the cancellation of the PS5 presentation, many are waiting for a new date. Because for the PlayStation 5, many questions are still unanswered and the fans are growing impatient. After a Twitter post, Sony has now officially announced a new date. We explain what we expect from the new PS5 event at MeinMMO.
Where do the new information come from? A possible new date has appeared on Twitter. User @Nibellion posted a photo of an advertisement on Twitter.
The tweet shows an excerpt from an official advertisement that has already been seen on Twitch, potentially reaching thousands of viewers. So we can assume that the information is correct.
It says here: “Be there on June 11 at 10:00 PM German time.” This means that in a few days, Sony could make up for its PS5 presentation.
Update June 8, 2020: Now it’s official. Sony has confirmed June 11, 2020, as the new date for the presentation of the PlayStation 5:
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What actually happened? Originally, Sony had announced a major event for the PlayStation 5. However, after serious riots in the USA, Sony canceled the PS5 event at short notice. However, Sony has now officially confirmed the new date of June 11, 2020.
In our article, we explain what will be shown at the event and what else we are waiting for from Sony.
1. PS5 Games: What games are there and what do they look like?
Godfall is one of the first games for the PS5. The first character of Godfall has now been introduced in a trailer.
This is what we know so far: In mid-May 2020, Epic officially presented the Unreal Engine 5 in a trailer. What was special was that the scenes were shown on a PlayStation 5. The tech demo of Unreal Engine 5 on the PS5 surprised and excited many fans.
What games are coming for the PS5? Even before the actual event, 25 games for the PS5 were revealed through the official PlayStation magazine. These include titles such as Godfall, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Path of Exile 2, and Rainbow Six Quarantine.
What would we be happy about: We want to finally see how the PlayStation 5 performs in games. We would be happy about real active gameplay on the next-gen console and not just a tech demo. We want stable frame rates, even when entering large landscapes or hunting with the horse through the prairie.
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Unreal Engine 5: The presentation of the new engine on the PS5 in the official video
What else would we wish for? On the following pages, we will present three more things we expect from Sony to be at least one of the points presented. Whether this will happen on June 11, we cannot promise you.
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The TOTS event in FIFA 20 is coming to an end and brings the last team into play today, June 8th. We show you the cards from the Rest-of-the-World-TOTSSF.
This is the “Rest of the World TOTS”: At the end of the annual TOTS event, an additional team with new TOTS cards for players from around the world is released this year as well. These are players who have performed well in the current season but whose leagues do not have their own TOTS.
Often, players from leagues like Denmark, Scotland, or the 2. Bundesliga are represented.
When will the new TOTSSF cards be released? The new TOTS cards (or TOTSSF in this FUT year) for the team from the Rest of the World will be available today, June 8th at 7:00 PM, in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team.
They will also be available in the Ultimate Team of the Season So Far in packs and replace the TOTS cards from MLS and Latin America. Thus, in the final Weekend League rewards for the TOTS event, there will be cards from the Ultimate TOTS as well as TOTS cards from the Rest of the World.
This is the Rest of the World TOTSSF
These cards of the ROW-TOTSSF: The cards with the highest ratings in the ROW-TOTS are: Orsic (95), David (94), Edouard (92), Cesinha (92), and Junior Moraes (92).
FUT players may not be very pleased with their rewards due to the many 80-rated cards. The Rest of the World TOTS includes a total of 12 cards with ratings below 90.
The Rest of the World TOTS
LM: Orsic (95)
ZOM: David (94)
ST: Edouard (92)
ZOM: Cesinha (92)
ST: Junior Moraes (92)
ST: Laba (91)
IV: Trauner (90)
ST: El Arabi (90)
ST: Stuani (89)
ZOM: Wolff Eikrem (89)
LV: Leibold (89)
TW: Kolar (89)
LV: Cacace (88)
ZDM: Jordi Quintilla (88)
LV: Letizia (87)
LF: Coman (86)
LM: Jozwiak (86)
RM: Byrne (86)
TW: Leroy (86)
RM: Nakagawa (86)
How to get the new TOTSSF cards
These are the options: As always, you have the chance to get TOTSSF cards from these packs:
However, it often requires tremendous luck. Therefore, it is better to play the Weekend League and hope for good rewards from the current strong rewards. Because with just 11 wins, you are guaranteed a TOTSSF card.
Otherwise, the FUT transfer market is a good place to look for new TOTS cards. Here, prices for new top cards, especially shortly after release, are often still very high. So it’s best to wait a few days to buy your desired card.
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In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone, many players know the most popular and strongest weapons, but how about the other side? MeinMMO shows you here 6 unpopular weapons that probably will only be played more when they receive a buff.
What is this about? The strong meta-weapons in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are quickly found by many players. Almost since the beta, two weapons have held the top spots:
But how does it look on the other side? MeinMMO shows you here weapons that are used less frequently and are usually not particularly strong. To create the list, we looked at the usage rates of the weapons on codstats.net and compared the results with our own experiences.
Here are the least popular and sometimes worst weapons in each category for primary weapons and rocket launchers in the current Call of Duty.
There are many weapons in CoD, but only a few are played a lot.
Unpopular Weapons in Call of Duty – The Flops of the Weapon Classes
First of all: This list is based on data from the game, but everyone perceives the weapons a bit differently, and a healthy dose of personal experiences has also been included. If you see other weapons at the bottom or have no problem with any of the weapons here, let us know in the comments.
Which are the least popular weapons? According to the usage rates, the following primary weapons and rocket launchers rank low in popularity among CoD MW players:
The data refer to the multiplayer of Modern Warfare. These are different from Warzone, where comparing data is much more cumbersome and less precise, as weapons often used are those that players find early. In our assessment, we still give a brief insight into the usefulness for the battle royale.
Submachine Gun – The Quirky Uzi
Why is the weapon so unpopular? The quirky weapon cannot keep up with the strong SMGs. Neither in damage nor in handling. It feels a bit different than the other submachine guns. Looking at it, one could even say it plays strangely.
It has the lowest fire rate of the SMGs and has a unique charm when shooting due to its peculiar handling. This charm, however, is appreciated by very few players, and the low damage is not well received either.
What can it do well? Once you get used to the bumpy shooting feel, you get a well-controllable SMG with recognition value.
How does it perform in Warzone? If you have the Uzi under control, you can improve your round starts with it. The Uzi is often found as the first weapon, and with a bit of practice, you can score secure hits. Additionally, it consumes little ammunition due to its low fire rate.
Buff Potential: High – If the Uzi were to do a bit more damage with Season 4, it could become a strong alternative to the overpowering SMGs. It actually has everything it takes:
A recognizable name, as it has appeared in many shooters
Distinctive presence, as it plays uniquely
Good controllability, due to the low firing rate
The Uzi struggles to establish itself in CoD MW 2019.
LMG – The Forgotten SAR 87
Why is the weapon so unpopular? The weapon does not feel like a real LMG, but brings the disadvantages of that weapon class.
The SAR 87 has not had a good standing since the launch of CoD MW. Largely ignored by players, it enjoys the company of every Damascus grinder who plays it for the metal skins more than 2 rounds in a row.
The weapon does not convey the powerful feel of an LMG as well as most other representatives of its class. It feels more like a hybrid of an LMG and an assault rifle, and here the Holger-26 performs significantly better, especially in the secret G36 version.
By the way, the SAR 87 shares its spot with the MG34, which also stands at 0.5 % popularity. However, the users of the MG34 have a K/D of 0.99, while the SAR players land at 0.91.
What can it do well? For an LMG, the weapon is extremely stable. Even mobile targets, like parachutists warming up in Warzone, you can hit well. Additionally, the weapon has almost as much DPS (damage per second) as the most popular LMG, the PKM.
Buff Potential: Not really – The weapon would need a significant overhaul to create a better gameplay experience. Higher damage could help here, but the weapon is actually already in a decent place. A lot would have to happen for the SAR to become more popular with Season 4.
This weapon is unknown to some players. The SAR 87 cannot compete among LMGs.
Sniper – The DMR Sniper Dragunov
Why is the weapon so unpopular? You will find the Dragunov under the sniper category in CoD 2019, but it really cannot find its place there. Somewhere between sniper and DMR, you will find better options for its application area, and in Warzone, it lacks the one-shot kill with a headshot.
Although the weapon has its fans, especially in multiplayer, this mobile single-shot weapon can hit hard. But it convinces very few people and is only half as often used in MP compared to the more popular single-shot rifles MK2 Carbine or Kar 98k.
What can it do well? It is a nimble single-shot rifle with decent damage in multiplayer. If you are looking for a semi-automatic rifle and do not want to go for the large snipers, you might want to give the Dragunov a try. As mentioned, the weapon has its fan base, and justifiably so. But it’s not for everyone.
Buff Potential: Meh – The weapon serves a small niche in Modern Warfare and will likely remain there until the end of the CoD 2019 lifecycle. It does not do a bad job, but it cannot compete against the strong competition.
A bit more headshot damage, maybe even a knockout with one hit in Warzone with full armor, and the Dragunov could land on some players’ radar with Season 4.
Is it a sniper rifle or a DMR? It’s hard to say with the Dragunov.
DMR – EBR 14 is Only for Connoisseurs
Why is the weapon so unpopular? The EBR deals relatively low damage compared to other DMRs and falls short on range as well.
The DMRs are already poorly regarded by players, and hardly anyone really plays them. The best value here is still the MK2 Carbine with 1.3 % popularity. The EBR stands at a measly 0.6 %.
The majority of players prefer to use automatic weapons, and a detour to semi-automatics usually starts with the MK2 or the strong assault rifle FAL. The carbine takes down opponents in multiplayer with a single shot to the chest – the EBR cannot keep up here. So, almost only fans of mobile single-shot rifles reach for this gun.
What can it do well? The rifle is quick to aim and fire, stable, and loads fast. If you want to dip your toe into DMRs but don’t like having to chamber every shot individually, give the EBR a try. It can be really fun.
How does it perform in Warzone? Here again: Look at the direct competitors. The DMR Kar 98k still performs really well because you can take down opponents with one headshot K.O. But the other DMRs hardly provide any advantages. Maybe the crossbow with explosive bolts.
Buff Potential: So-So – The weapon does what it was designed for – quick single shots with moderate damage. And it does that quite well. An increase in range for Warzone would be interesting, but the EBR will likely not become one of the popular weapons even with Season 4.
The EBR does its thing. Mostly but alone.
Shotgun – Origin 12 Rumbles Across the Screen
Why is the weapon so unpopular? The Origin feels powerful, and during shots, you really get shaken. But the range is low, and the rumble when shooting is not always helpful.
Due to the mix of erratic handling and unusual range, many players leave the shotgun in the closet, unless Shipment 24/7 is on. Here, all shotguns can shine.
What can it do well? The weapon has a high fire rate for a shotgun. The shots come flying out and can take down opponents very quickly, in multiplayer and in Warzone.
How does it perform in Warzone? In battle royale, you can melt your opponents’ armor with it, but you still need to hit. The Origin 12 allows for more mistakes than the R9-0 since you can shoot again more quickly if you miss a shot. However, the TTK (Time to Kill) is more than double as high when the opponent has full armor.
Buff Potential: Phew… – Like the EBR and Dragunov, the Origin 12 fills a niche. However, this niche must still be shared with the R9-0. An even higher fire rate could put the shotgun on track, but against the heavy double shot of the R9-0, it will hardly manage, even with Season 4.
High fire rate, low fanbase. The Origin 12 often stays in the weapon closet.
Rocket Launcher – Poor Strela Can Do Everything, But Nothing Right
Why is the weapon so unpopular? It wants to be the RPG for everyone, but fails to convince with its advantages. For every plus point, there’s a but:
Very fast and accurate rockets, but small detonation radius
Fastest time from aiming to firing, but long reload time
Countermeasures from vehicles don’t work, but only because it has no target acquisition
As a result, many soldiers prefer the alternatives. In “codstats”, the Strela rounds down to a popularity value of exactly 0.0 %.
What can it do well? The launcher offers high accuracy. Additionally, the rockets remain predictable over greater distances, while, for example, the projectiles of the RPG sometimes fly unpredictably.
If you haven’t included it in your loadout yet, it’s definitely worth a try. It’s really strong against killstreaks in multiplayer. The countermeasures of flying objects, such as the VTOL jet, do not work against it, as the rockets do not respond to heat. This way, you save a rocket and a lot of time.
A comparison of all rocket launchers regarding multiplayer and Warzone can be found here:
Buff Potential: Limited – It’s hard to make the weapon stronger without overpowering it. Even now, there are many players who complain about an overpowered RPG. In Warzone, many are even opting for the KRD perk instead of Cold-Blooded, which would protect them from thermal sights. If the Strela were buffed, it could become an RPG that shoots bullets almost as precisely as a sniper rifle. Hardly anybody would want that.
A higher damage against vehicles could bring the weapon up to PILA level. The PILA has target acquisition and reliably takes out vehicles in Warzone, but does not destroy them. If the Strela were to completely destroy a helicopter or SUV with one shot, the device could become interesting with Season 4.
The Strela hits accurately but doesn’t appeal to the players.
Assault Rifles – A Class of Their Own
The assault rifles have been deliberately left out of this list. Hardly any of them can be said to need a buff and be unpopular.
Even the least popular AR, the single-shot FAL, is far from needing a buff and stands at 1.4 %, even ahead of the most popular DMR, the MK2 Carbine with 1.3 %.
Among the 4 most popular weapons, without season weapons, 3 assault rifles stand at the top. Only the submachine gun MP5 can keep up, which is considered one of the strongest weapons in the game.
M4A1 – 20.4 %
MP5 – 9.4 %
Kilo 141 – 8.5 %
AK-47 – 5.5 %
So far, there has been relatively little weapon balancing in CoD MW 2019, but maybe we will get some surprises in the arsenal with Season 4. So far, not much is known about the new season, but quite a bit of facts, rumors, and leaks.
Do you agree with this list? Or does your favorite weapon perhaps belong to this list completely undeservedly?
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How could this be resolved? In the comments, Diablo streamer Wudijo also weighs in. He suggests a few solutions.
“I totally agree, it’s not even hard to accumulate enough progress so the rift boss spawns within the time. And a snowball or a few well-placed meteors are all you need.” He suggests that the strength of the buff be made dependent on character strength, simply reducing the damage.
Rob2628 came up with the idea that the buff should only trigger if a certain number of enemies are killed within a 90-second time window. “That would prevent playing zDPS without negatively impacting ‘normal’ damage builds.”
What do you think could be done to change the theme for Season 21 to make it better? Or should everything stay as it is?
Season 21 of Diablo 3 is already being actively tested. Now testers have found that the seasonal theme is actually much stronger than expected. So strong that it shouldn’t go live in this state.
What’s going on with Diablo 3? Currently, Season 20 is still running in Diablo 3, which has been active since mid-March. Players are eagerly waiting for the start of Season 21, which has not yet been officially announced with a date.
Meanwhile, the patch for S21 is already running on the test servers, which players are supposed to extensively test before it is released on the live servers. And the seasonal theme is currently causing major discussions.
We at MeinMMO have already reported that Season 21 is spectacularly broken due to the new theme. The scaling with area damage from the season buff caused an uproar. Now a streamer has found out that the issue is not only the scaling with area damage. For solo players, the buff is generally too strong, it is said.
Why is the seasonal theme of S21 too strong?
This is what you need to consider: The seasonal theme causes your character to regularly unleash a power that is supposed to help on the battlefield. Blizzard explains it this way:
Your character will occasionally (every 2 minutes) channel an elemental power that will be unleashed on your surroundings for a limited time.
– You can rain meteors down around you. – You can spit lightning. – You can create a wall of flames that engulfs everything. – You can release whirlwinds of pure energy. – You can crush your enemies with snowballs.
This is the problem: The streamer Rob2628 initially found that the scaling with area damage makes buffs like meteors or snowballs incredibly strong. He managed to complete the highest Greater Rift with a support character that barely deals damage. He fully adjusted his gear for area damage.
It has now become known that Blizzard will remove this scaling with area damage before the release on the live servers, Rob2628 explains on reddit.
Therefore, he also tested the seasonal theme without this area damage build. He played a zBarb, which is a supporter meant to be played in groups and support other players. One shouldn’t expect damage from this build – it is simply not designed for that.
The streamer Rob2628 writes: “Here are the results, and I have to say, it is still way too strong for solo pushing. However, it feels disappointing in Torments, Bounties, Speedruns, and in group META. So in all other areas.” He shows the following video:
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In principle, you gather groups of elite opponents in the tests, wait for the buff to trigger, and let it crush everything. No matter whether the character being played causes damage or not.
For the streamer, this buff goes against the basic concept of the game: progressing and improving the character. He says, “Players want a proper Season 21, not ‘zDPS GR150 all classes’ nonsense.”
How could this be resolved? In the comments, Diablo streamer Wudijo also weighs in. He suggests a few solutions.
“I totally agree, it’s not even hard to accumulate enough progress so the rift boss spawns within the time. And a snowball or a few well-placed meteors are all you need.” He suggests that the strength of the buff be made dependent on character strength, simply reducing the damage.
Rob2628 came up with the idea that the buff should only trigger if a certain number of enemies are killed within a 90-second time window. “That would prevent playing zDPS without negatively impacting ‘normal’ damage builds.”
What do you think could be done to change the theme for Season 21 to make it better? Or should everything stay as it is?
This crazy Hearthstone combo happens only once. No wonder, as the chance for it is extremely low.
As is common with card games, much in Hearthstone is based on luck. However, while some cards only have an entertaining 50:50 chance, there are also more complex cards that create crazy plays with more luck. Some combo even forces the opponent to draw 48 cards.
What happened? The player xChaos-WZW posted in the Hearthstone subreddit and showed a clip of a game. He plays as Nemsy the Warlock version of Galakrond, which summons four random demons. What happens next, you can see here:
Instead of summoning four different demons, Galakrond summons the same demon four times, namely “Captured Antaen”. This demon is inactive for 2 turns, but then awakens and deals 10 damage, which is randomly distributed to all enemies.
What does that mean? In this game, that means a total of 40 damage, overwhelming the opponent in 2 turns. Since the minions are still considered “inactive”, there is also no way for the Priest to remove them from the battlefield prematurely. He has essentially set a timer that the Priest still has to win the game.
According to his own statements, xChaos-WZW actually won the game and also got to see all four Antaen fire their lasers at Tyrande and her minions.
How likely is that? Currently, there are 49 different demons in the “Standard” game mode. Thus, the likelihood of getting a specific demon 4 times with Galakrond is super low at 0.00017% – or in other words, a chance of 1 : 5,764,801!
It is therefore extremely unlikely that player xChaos-WZW will get to see this combination again. Perhaps he should instead try his luck at the lottery…
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The streaming platform Twitch is facing copyright claims. These concern clips from the years 2017, 2018, and 2019. Twitch is issuing warnings and recommends streamers to delete them. This is causing panic.
This is the trigger: As Twitch’s support writes, they were faced with a “sudden surge of copyright complaints”. Some music rights holders seem to be specifically asking Twitch to take down clips featuring songs they own the rights to. This concerns old Twitch clips that use copyrighted background music.
Twitch advises: Anyone who is unsure if they have such clips should remove them just to be safe. They know it is annoying and are working to improve the situation.
This is the first time something like this has happened, and Twitch understands how stressful this is for streamers.
Twitch clips are segments that are up to 59 seconds long and are cut by viewers from long live videos. These are “highlight videos” that can go viral, whereas hardly anyone will share a 7-hour stream.
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How dangerous this is in practice: In practice, “copyright strikes” are existentially threatening for streamers. Anyone who receives 3 warnings within a certain time will have their channel deleted, that is, permanently banned. Their Twitch channels are linked to the income and existence of streamers. They have built these channels over many years.
As streamer Fusilie writes: She received 2 copyright strikes for clips that are over a year old. If Twitch finds another clip of hers and issues a warning for it, she would be permanently banned from Twitch.
She says she feels helpless and is ready to delete all clips out of fear that there might still be one with a copyrighted song. This pains her, as there are many memories attached to the clips, but the loss of her channel would be even harder.
The practical problem, however, is: She has over 100,000 clips, and it is impossible to delete them all at once.
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The well-known Fortnite and shooter streamer Cloakzy says how crazy this is. He received a copyright strike; two more and he would be permanently banned.
The work of 5 years could be gone in 2 seconds.
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This is how streamers assess the situation: As Destiny streamer GladdX (featured image) explains, he has no idea how Twitch even envisions this. People have huge amounts of clips. There are memories attached to them. Everything is now being deleted panically just to avoid strikes.
He is very dissatisfied with Twitch and the situation. (via twitter)
The well-known LoL streamer Nightblue wonders which music publisher is issuing strikes here. Twitch clips don’t generate money; nobody would watch Twitch clips to hear a specific song.
The background music would merely contribute to others discovering the songs (via twitter).
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What could be behind this? As a Twitter user explains, the corona situation could play a role here. Due to this, Twitch has been more in focus than ever before. Music labels could be sensing financial opportunities. Twitch has to comply with every complaint.
For the affected streamers, this is a serious situation.
His YouTube channel was deleted due to copyright strikes.
How serious such copyright strikes are was experienced in November 2019 by YouTuber ApoRed. His YouTube channel was deleted; the company Epic issued copyright strikes against him because he apparently showed things in Fortnite that did not please the game developers.
The celebrations are now over and new events will start in June.
What’s waiting for you in June
Raid Weekend with Latias and Latios: The next known event revolves around legendary Pokémon. There will be a Raid Weekend with Latias and Latios starting on June 12, which will last until June 15.
During this time, the Eon Duo will appear in raids again. However, no additional bonuses are known.
Zekrom comes into the raids: From June 16, you will find Zekrom in the legendary raids. It will replace Reshiram.
Zekrom will then be the best Electric attacker in the game and is definitely worth it. You should save some raid passes for this legendary Pokémon.
Event for the Summer Solstice: On June 19, it continues with the event for the summer solstice. This will last until June 24.
Community Day with Hornliu: During the event for the summer solstice, there will also be the Community Day in June with Hornliu. This will take place on June 20, and further details are not yet known.
Bug Event: From June 26 to July 1, there will be a bug event in Pokémon GO. Numerous bug-type Pokémon will be the focus.
There are no further details yet about what exactly will happen during the event. However, data miners have already found information about a raid day with Pinsir that would fit well into this event.
Additionally, there will be a raid hour every Wednesday. They will alternate between Reshiram and Zekrom. So you will have something to do even in weeks where there is not much going on in Pokémon GO.
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Elite Dangerous recently announced its next expansion, Odyssey, which could appeal to a much broader audience than its current fan base. Where does the game stand now and what is planned?
Genre: SciFi Space Simulation | Developer: Frontier Developments | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One| Release: 12/16/2014
Elite Dangerous has been one of the most popular space games on the market for years and has gathered a large, loyal fan base. However, for a long time, the game was considered “not for everyone” in the broad mass – a niche title that was too complex and difficult to access.
The developers at Frontier Developments have been working diligently on Elite since its release, continuously improving the game and adding numerous exciting features. Moreover, much has been done to make the game more accessible and understandable, especially for new pilots and interested players.
But soon, Elite Dangerous could become interesting for even more players than before – thanks to the new expansion Odyssey. This could take Elite Dangerous in a completely new direction that could also appeal to fans of other genres.
What makes Elite Dangerous special?
Elite Dangerous is currently a massive sci-fi space sim with elements of MMO and economics, focusing on life as a space pilot. You decide who you want to be and what you do there.
You can fly to unexplored spots in the galaxy as an explorer, play space taxi for filthy rich VIPs of various corporations, transport rare goods and sell them for millions of credits, or try your hand as a space pirate – the choice is yours. As you do so, you earn more money, buy better ships, and upgrade them further.
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The following aspects make Elite Dangerous special:
A huge persistent galaxy with nearly 400 billion star systems, all of which can be visited and explored
Great freedom – Do what you want, be what you want, earn your money however you want
Numerous ships that can be extensively customized for various roles
Smooth landings on planet surfaces. Exploration of planet surfaces with a rover vehicle
Play solo or in open multiplayer with others – including multicrew
By now, a good introduction that makes the game significantly more accessible
Mysterious Thargoid aliens which increasingly make life difficult for players
Space battle at a station in Elite Dangerous
Who is Elite Dangerous interesting for?
Anyone who can relate to space, spaceships, and life as a space pilot, and who loves great freedom, could have a lot of fun with the game – as long as they can handle some grinding. Because all the good stuff doesn’t come for free.
There is only a rough story surrounding an interstellar political conflict in the background, but essentially you write and experience your own stories.
The more you learn about it and invest (time), the more the game rewards you – sometimes with unforgettable experiences. Elite is what each individual makes of it. However, you won’t find a predetermined bombastic story or well-produced cutscenes here.
In Elite Dangerous, write your own stories
Elite has a very helpful community that not only assists with onboarding but also willingly rescues young pilots and their ships – like the player organization Fuel Rats. Also, huge events are often organized by the players.
In short: If you like to take your fate into your own hands, enjoy great freedom in an open world, and your heart beats for space, then you could find a new passion in Elite Dangerous.
Traveling with the rover
Where does Elite Dangerous stand now?
Since the release in 2014, continuous improvements have been made to Elite Dangerous. The game has been steadily enhanced, and over the years, many new features like planet landings, passenger transport, multi-crew gameplay, character creation, and the mysterious Thargoid aliens have made their way into ED. A lot has also been done to improve accessibility – especially for new players and interested parties.
Recently, however, there have been no significant features or surprises. The developers have focused on smaller “quality of life” updates. 2020 will only see a new major feature – the massive carrier ships (release on June 9).
These extremely expensive colossi can be commanded by players and serve as a type of forward, mobile operations base where players can land and embark on new adventures even in the most remote corners of the galaxy.
A fleet carrier
The game has evolved tremendously since launch. And soon, Elite Dangerous will also become very exciting again.
What is planned for Elite Dangerous?
It is now clear why there has been less new content for Elite Dangerous lately. Recently, the developers from Frontier Developments introduced a new major expansion – Odyssey.
The next big thing for Elite Dangerous is set to be released early in 2021 and will have the largest impact on the game since its release. Odyssey will be a paid expansion.
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These are the most important core features of the Odyssey expansion known so far:
Space Legs: The ability to leave your spaceship or exploration vehicle and move freely on planet surfaces or inside stations
Along with Space Legs, there should be much to discover. Breathtaking planets, overwhelming technologies, picturesque sunrises in unforgettable places, outposts, or settlements
Shooter elements: The ability to customize your character with firearms and other equipment will be introduced, enabling battles in the style of a first-person shooter.
Speculation is still ongoing:
Whether outposts, settlements, and social hubs are procedurally generated or manually created at certain locations
Whether you can only enter selected buildings of an outpost
Whether you can finally land on planets with an atmosphere. There were hints in the Odyssey trailer, but the developers have not mentioned it yet
By the way, base building, which is suspected by some, will not be introduced with Odyssey, according to the developers.
Soon there will also be firearms and shooter gameplay
What does the Odyssey expansion mean for Elite Dangerous?
What’s coming: Since the announcement, it has been clear: Something really big is ahead for Elite Dangerous. With Odyssey, not only will some of the biggest player wishes (since release) finally be fulfilled, but the game could also take a completely new direction and become appealing to a much broader audience – a full-fledged sci-fi MMO.
With the new ability to have adventures on foot alongside others, outside of your spaceship, Elite Dangerous is moving strongly towards becoming a true MMO.
Additionally, weapons and equipment for the character, as well as shooter gameplay, come into play. This also opens up completely new possibilities that could significantly enhance and broaden the existing gaming experience. Because until now, players defined themselves solely through their ships. The character was essentially just an avatar that you saw in a picture or through the cockpit window. But soon the character and their adventures will be in focus – whether as a pilot in the ship or as a virtual alter ego on planet surfaces, in space stations, and buildings.
In general, it could be worth keeping an eye on Elite Dangerous for many players who have previously overlooked it. However, many long-time fans of the game have essentially been wishing for this for years.
From Odyssey, you will also be on foot with others
Competition for Star Citizen? Interestingly, Elite Dangerous is also moving strongly toward Star Citizen with Odyssey.
Because it’s about more than just spaceships there. The social aspects, encounters with other players, shooter gameplay, as well as adventures on planet surfaces, at stations, or in massive cities play a significant role there. Essentially, Star Citizen is a kind of space MMO – or is supposed to be when it’s completely finished.
Exactly this direction is now being taken by Elite Dangerous with Odyssey, making it potentially interesting as an alternative for fans or interested players of Star Citizen. Because Elite Dangerous is already a finished game, the new expansion is set to be released in early 2021 and offers many features that SC also presents – albeit perhaps not in the same quality. However, when Star Citizen will ultimately be finished is still uncertain.
What makes Odyssey also a lot more interesting: Elite Dangerous is available for PC and on PS4 and Xbox One. The expansion should also be released for PC and consoles (and likely for PS5 and Xbox Series X). Star Citizen, however, remains PC-exclusive. With Odyssey, Elite has no competition on consoles and would offer console players what SC cannot – namely a Star Citizen feeling.
For fans of Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous with Odyssey could be quite exciting as well.
Odyssey – The next big thing from Elite Dangerous
What we like so far about Odyssey – and what we don’t
Although we do not yet know the full extent of Odyssey and the features already presented, it is clear: It will be a major step for Elite Dangerous, undoubtedly elevating the game to a new level, but it also brings some risks.
The strengths of Elite Dangerous with Odyssey
Longtime fan wishes are being fulfilled, making the game more attractive to veterans
Meaningful additions to the game that could make it a completely new experience
Great step towards a full-fledged MMO
With the features of Odyssey, a much broader player base is addressed than the current fan base. Elite Dangerous thus also becomes appealing to fans of other genres and Star Citizen enthusiasts
Offers a unique experience on consoles. Star Citizen is PC-exclusive
The risks of Elite Dangerous with Odyssey
The exact extent of all features is not yet known. How well the Space Legs or outposts will perform remains to be seen
If new elements like the shooter gameplay are not implemented convincingly, Odyssey could push away more players than it attracts – especially potential interested parties outside of the current fan base. And shooters are uncharted territory for Frontier Developments
Ambitious project that has seen many other games fail
Hit potential with Odyssey – Good
Even if not all features of Odyssey are known yet or their full extent cannot be completely recognized – what has been shown and confirmed so far will not only fulfill some of the biggest fan wishes, but elevate Elite Dangerous to a completely different level.
The game thus takes a big step towards a full-fledged MMO and could even become serious competition for the big Star Citizen.
With the new possibilities of Space Legs and shooter elements, the focus shifts from the ship to an experience centered around the character and their adventures. This will likely make Elite Dangerous interesting for far more players than it has been so far. Shooter and MMO fans might discover an exciting new game for themselves.
If the new elements integrate seamlessly into the existing gameplay and are convincing in quality, Elite Dangerous could indeed become a real hit with Odyssey.
Sven Galitzki Freelance writer and shooter expert at MeinMMO
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As part of “Find Your Next Game“, Leya Jankowski from MeinMMO and Julius Busch from GameStar spoke with two legends from the MMO industry. Interesting views on the history of online games emerged during the discussion.
Who are these pioneers? On Friday, June 5, our editors met for a live talk with the two MMO legends Raph Koster and Gordon Walton on Twitch.
Julius Busch, Leya Jankowski, Raph Koster, and Gordon Walton in conversation.
Koster has been in the gaming industry for over 20 years, having served as Lead Designer on Ultima Online and was the Creative Director of Star Wars Galaxies. He is currently working on a new project that is supposed to utilize cloud technology, about which we do not yet know anything else.
Walton has also been in the games business for over 20 years and has worked on Mass Effect, SWTOR, and Ultima Online: Renaissance. He is currently working as Executive Producer on Crowfall, one of the most promising MMORPGs for 2020/21.
You can find the complete conversation on the GameStar YouTube channel and on MonstersAndExplosions on Twitch. We have embedded the video here for you (starts around hour 02:01:30):
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This is what Walton says: The conversation touches on the history of MMOs and the rather difficult situation of new games in recent years. Why is there so little innovation? Walton elaborates on the challenges that the genre currently faces:
The biggest challenge we have as MMO makers is that our interval cycles are too long. We are not evolving as quickly as other media in gaming because it takes too long to complete each [game]. […] We are behind the curve because our games are so large and complex. […] Our cycles are five years. That is a problem for development.
According to Walton, this results in the issue that MMO makers do not gain the same experience as other developers. When they fix a mistake in the next product, other media have already developed several products during that time.
In MMOs, one expects “5-year” cycles, which is incredibly long by comparison.
Gigantic success WoW has reset the MMORPG genre
What is the problem with the WoW-killers? Walton adds that a huge success like World of Warcraft is a setback for other developers because everyone wants to go in that direction. As a result, “two generations of games” have received less innovation. He sums it up as: “WoW-killers have almost killed the MMO business.”
Koster chimes in at this point and explains even more about the background – the problem apparently goes even deeper.
That is one of the reasons why I haven’t made MMOs for so long. Because if you wanted to make an MMO, no one would give you money unless you were competing with WoW. And to compete with WoW, you need to outdo it [financially]. That is a ridiculous amount of money that almost no one in the industry can raise.
According to Koster, new, modern technologies now make it possible to create better games with less effort. That’s why he has now returned to MMOs.
What about the “WoW-killers”?
In recent years, there have been several games that strove to outdo WoW as the most popular MMORPG during development. One of the most prominent was Wildstar.
Wildstar was produced by former WoW developers and aimed to return to the roots of MMORPGs, to be harder and more demanding. Despite cool and new ideas, it was a theme park MMORPG, just like World of Warcraft.
WildStar tried to beat WoW in its own territory and had to close down again in 2018 – after just four years. By comparison: World of Warcraft has maintained itself for over 15 years.
Meanwhile, WoW is facing its own problems. For some time now, key employees have been leaving the company behind the MMORPG (Activision Blizzard), including the former “WoW father” Mike Morhaime. He even believes that the genre is currently having a tough time and explains, why MMORPGs are not as popular today.
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In League of Legends, eSports is back. To kick off the European league LEC, there are three quirky commercials on YouTube showcasing how great the league is. It features hosts and the stars of the league, including the losers of the last major final, Fnatic.
That’s why the losers shine: The first commercial of the LEC was released on June 5th on YouTube. It is a parody of a toothpaste advertisement.
The top laner Gabriel “Bwipo” Rau (21) and his support Zdravets “Hylissang” Galabov (25) have a “bad taste” in their mouths, as you can see. Only the toothpaste from LEC can help, which is introduced by the host Sjokz as a dentist.
The message is clear: The LEC is so good with its many great players that it makes everyone smile.
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This is what the winners have to listen to: In a spot from June 7th, the best team in the LEC gets scrutinized, G2 Esports. The bot laner Rasmus “Caps” Winther gets up early and gobbles down a delicious box of “LEC” flakes. But when he asks for seconds, he’s told that he must first defeat a Chinese team and win the World Championship.
When Caps says: “But I’m hungry,” LEC caster Drakos replies: “And I wanted a World Championship trophy!”
In a third commercial, a detergent is advertised by the host “Froskurinn”: A sign of how fresh and clean the LoL league is and how painful it is to get a beating – especially when it comes from Schalke.
The LEC league starts on June 12, 2020.
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This is how the commercials are received: The commercials are received excellently. They are full of little allusions and insider jokes for hardcore LoL fans. They utilize the strong personalities of the LEC casters and highlight the stars of the sport.
Riot Games really excels at promoting their game. They consistently hit the mark with LoL players and are able to engage the player base.
Considered a brilliant music video: KDA.
Riot Games is known for being brilliant at promoting their game. They consistently resonate with LoL players and can actively engage the player base.
Luka Modric gets extremely strong Flashback cards in FIFA 20, which are real bargains. We’ll show you why they are worth it and how you can get the cards.
These are the new Flashback cards: With overall ratings of 93 and 96, Luka Modric’s two Flashback cards could definitely have been represented in the Spanish La Liga TOTSSF. But instead of a TOTS card, there are now two strong Flashback cards, which not only have fantastic stats but are also reasonably priced.
Modric receives two new and really strong cards in FUT 20
The new cards are that expensive: What immediately stands out about the two new top cards is the comparatively low price. The premium card of Modric (96) costs about 205,000 coins, which is a real bargain for an endgame midfielder. Similarly strong cards like the TOTSSF cards of De Jong (94 – 580,000 coins) and Fekir (96 – 320,000 coins) are significantly more expensive.
Are the new Modric cards worth it?
How strong are the cards? Both Flashback versions are extremely strong midfielders, both featuring the coveted combination of 4-star skill moves and 4-star weak foot. Additionally, the cards impress with outstanding values in dribbling and passing.
However, the other stats are also ideal for a central midfielder and promise particularly agile and reliable ball distributors in both versions.
Which card is more worthwhile? That the premium variant of Modric with an overall rating of 96 is stronger than the 93-rated version will probably not surprise anyone. It can showcase its strengths mainly in the areas of physicality and defending, which makes the 96 version a perfect box-to-box player who can also do quite a bit defensively.
However, for those who do not want to play Modric defensively, the 93-rated version is an ideal complement. Because apart from deficiencies in physicality and defending, this card is still very strong and is especially worthwhile for FIFA players with fewer coins in their account.
How to get Flashback Modric
This is how you complete the SBCs: To include the cards in your team, you must complete SBC tasks. The following costs are to be expected: (as of June 8, 2020)
A bird, a plane? No. That up there in the sky is Arthur Morgan, who can fly in Red Dead Redemption 2 through a PC mod, taking on enemies and throwing them through the air.
What can the mod do? With this new PC mod for RDR 2, Arthur gains unprecedented abilities. Instead of resolving duels with other cowboys using his revolver, your super cowboy simply grabs enemies by the neck and can throw them meters through the air.
Exactly what you need if you’ve built up so much frustration with enemies due to the police or a gang that you want to show them a lesson.
In the video on the YouTube channel GTA X Scripting, you can see the modification in full action.
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What’s going on? Visually, Arthur still appears to be a normal cowboy at first glance. Without a cape and mask, you can hardly tell that a superhero lies within him.
With a target search, you can aim at a specific enemy like a police officer who, for whatever reason, should feel the full superhero power.
Arthur then rushes toward him, grabs him by the neck, and has him under control. If you want, you can now fly together with the enemy by the throat into the air and shoot him around as you please.
It gets interesting when you throw enemies at enemies. If you also want to fly but are less brutal, you should check this out:
Who developed this? The mod comes from the renowned modder JulioNIB. As Kotaku reports, this developer has also created mods like PigRider for Red Dead, which allows you to ride large animals. Additionally, a number of GTA mods that transform characters into superheroes also come from his hands.
Currently, the mod is not available for free. Because the mod is still a work in progress, only Patreon supporters of JulioNIB (via Patreon.com) have access to it.
Have you already used mods in Red Dead Redemption 2, or are you fans of the “pure” game? Even without a mod, you can encounter funny glitches that distort cowboys after a hot bath. Thus, the cowboy adventures suddenly become hilarious in an unintentional way when Arthur looks like the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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WoW: Shadowlands is developing splendidly. This is primarily due to Blizzard listening to feedback and implementing many things directly.
Can Blizzard once again convince with World of Warcraft: Shadowlands? At least it seems so. Because feedback and suggestions are currently being noticeably addressed in the Alpha of Shadowlands. This is not comparable to the Alpha of Battle for Azeroth – and that makes me extremely positive.
This was the case in Battle for Azeroth: Those who participated in the Beta and Alpha of Battle for Azeroth can surely still remember the numerous criticisms from the community. From the very beginning, many players were dissatisfied with the Azerite item system and pointed out problems that later came to fruition. The system seemed underdeveloped, and many features like Warfronts or Island Expeditions did not feel cohesive.
The Warfronts were rather mediocre – but at least more popular than the Island Expeditions.
That these features still made it into the game without revision led to great dissatisfaction. The very problems that were expected manifested during Battle for Azeroth. Therefore, Blizzard also had to implement many unplanned “emergency systems,” such as the essences for the Heart of Azeroth.
Shadowlands implements a lot of feedback
So it is currently in Shadowlands: Although WoW: Shadowlands is still technically in Alpha and not all areas are playable yet, Blizzard has already implemented much feedback. The developers regularly post updates about their thoughts, ideas, and considerations. Much feedback is either implemented directly or at least tried out. Here are a few examples:
Torghast has been revised multiple times: Torghast is one of the new endgame features of WoW. An (almost) endless dungeon where players can gain new abilities and unlock a lot of bonuses – like spells that last 10,000 years. There are also components for legendary items, but otherwise just a lot of cosmetic rewards.
In Torghast there are many fun effects.
After initial tests, Blizzard implemented a “soft timer” that makes enemies harder and the player weaker over time. After negative feedback from players, the system was discarded – time pressure should not be a factor in Torghast.
The players’ desire for an “endless mode” that only functions for prestige rewards like cosmetic items and titles has already been implemented by the developers. So there is now a clear separation between the “short” cell blocks that one must enter for legendary gear and the endless halls of Torghast that can be explored at will.
Classes are getting revamped: Without the Azerite abilities and bonuses from BfA, some classes feel incomplete, even though Blizzard has already made a few revisions. Instead of resting on this, the developers are currently reviewing feedback on all specializations. Recently, the Phoenix Flames were granted to all fire mages and given a new task – it can now specifically spread the “Ignite” debuff to nearby enemies.
Fire mages have received a new spell. Phoenix Flames is (currently) available to all fire mages.
More control over progression: The prospect of more control over weekly loot is also based on community feedback. The weekly chest for completing “Mythic+” dungeons then offers a selection of three different rewards. This minimizes the chance of getting, for example, a belt seven times in a row and only being frustrated. The developers had already announced this at BlizzCon, but it is also based on player feedback.
Additionally, there are small changes, such as blue eyes for elves – a desire players have had for years.
If Blizzard continues like this, it can only get better
All of this makes me at least positive. Blizzard shows in the current Alpha that they not only listen to feedback from the community but also gratefully accept it and introduce changes based on it. Whether this will ultimately be sufficient to make Shadowlands one of the more popular expansions remains to be seen. It is also certain that Blizzard’s willingness to make major changes will decrease over time. The closer we get to the release of Shadowlands, the less time will be available for major revisions.
However, the current course seems to be the right one and proves to me that Blizzard wants to do well with Shadowlands once again. If the development continues like this – which it seems to be so far – we can expect one of the best expansions ever with Shadowlands.
This is exactly what World of Warcraft desperately needed.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale there is a glitch that slyly lets players enter loot vaults without having a keycard. This way, honest players are ambushed and glitchers have a strong advantage.
What are loot vaults in Fortnite? These vaults are bunkers found in 5 different locations on the map. They are guarded by a mini-boss and its henchmen.
They are opened with keycards that one receives after eliminating the mini-boss. In the vault, you find plenty of loot such as weapons and shield items needed for combat.
So what is this glitch? With a glitch, players can enter a loot vault without having a keycard. This way, the encrypted door does not open and it appears as if the vault is still closed.
How does the glitch work? We do not want to explain a blatant exploit here as it could lead to bans and spoil the gaming experience for everyone in Fortnite. Basically, it’s about:
Finding a motorboat near the vaults
Glitching through a wall or floor at the vaults with it
In Fortnite, motorboats are actually just used for transportation
Unfair glitch needs a fix
That’s why this exploit is so unfair: The purpose of these loot vaults is to earn the keycards in combat, to then be rewarded with excellent loot.
Imagine this: A player lands at a hotspot like “The Agency,” which was even referred to by pro Ninja as “the new Tilted Towers”, eliminates all opponents there, fights through the henchmen, and takes down the mini-boss Midas, only to be eliminated by a sneaky glitcher hiding in the vault.
At least the honest players who managed to get the keycard do not expect to find an opponent in the vault when it should actually still be closed. The element of surprise throws them off their game, which is a clear advantage for the glitcher.
Is a fix for the bug coming now? It is possible that Epic will react to this glitch and introduce a fix with the next update or even deploy a hotfix.
Since Ali-A has 16.9 million followers on YouTube, this exploit is unlikely to remain undiscovered for long.
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The Free2Play shooter Agents: Biohunters disappeared just two weeks after its launch on Steam. Now it is back, and apparently, there have been some positive changes.
What is Agents: Biohunters? In the game, there were mutations in the environment and among the animals due to a bio-particle-like substance. A group of agents is supposed to prevent the Earth from sinking into chaos and ensure that the particles are not misused for evil purposes. You belong to the Biohunter agents.
You and your team of three players will face not only mutants but also other players in the missions. The PvEvP battles, thanks to the colorful comic graphics, somewhat resemble a mix of Overwatch and Fortnite. It is even possible to build structures to use them as cover at strategic positions. The goal is to defeat the powerful Rognar. The team that does this first wins the match.
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Agents: Biohunters is somewhat reminiscent of Fortnite.
How did the shooter start? The version that went online on April 7 was severely rated with bad reviews on Steam. The Steam rating was only 35%. Criticisms included
a lack of tutorial
massive lags
an excessively large map for too few players
inaccurate controls
disconnects
The criticism was so massive that the developers decided two weeks later to take the multiplayer shooter offline.
In Agents: Biohunters, it is your task to defeat the evil Rognar.
What is the situation like now? After about six weeks and a major overhaul, Agents: Biohunters is now available again on Steam. The reviews are somewhat better and are gradually increasing. Currently, the reviews on Steam average 48%, but problems still persist. These are mainly related to the fact that it is an early access game where not all features have been implemented yet. Even though the shooter is now somewhat better received, it still has a long way to go.
Weilan writes on Steam: “It’s not a bad game, but it’s the kind of game that nobody really wants. It offers a mix of battle royale, MOBA, and other such genres that only work in a very specific environment. Currently, this game does not have the qualities to attract a sufficiently large player base.”
64mdavis says: “I’m writing this review after a long, flawed early access session. It’s a fun game and has a lot of potential to be good. I look forward to seeing how much this game improves. It has a good idea, nothing crazy, original, or stunning, just a fun 3v3 third-person shooter.”
[P]oUpi writes: “It’s a good game that requires a lot of teamwork, but there are still bugs and it crashes frequently. I hope the developers will fix this soon. It’s hard to find players, and there are often disconnects and crashes. It’s a good game, but it needs a lot of work and repairs.”
How do you get involved? You can simply download Agents: Biohunters for free as a Free2Play game directly via Steam and join in. Then you can see for yourself what the online game is like and decide if it’s worth your time.
The Riot Shield in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is considered annoying and not very strong by many players. However, if you take a closer look, you can see the true potential of the shield.
This was shown: On reddit, user MuckinAround demonstrates the strength of the shield. He and a teammate had various killstreaks face off against the riot shield.
The video shows that the shield can surprisingly withstand many killstreaks and protects the user. This further underscores the strength of the shield.
Riot Shield wins against Killstreaks
This is the clip: The video has received over 11,000 upvotes on reddit and many players are excited about the analysis:
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In total, the player pits 15 killstreaks against the shield. The riot shield withstands 9 of the killstreaks. Only against airstrikes with rockets does the player and his shield have to give in.
What is so impressive: Any shot that does not explode immediately cannot harm the shield. Even the large calibers from planes and helicopters cannot get past the shield.
The riot shield is already strong against players and their rifle ammunition, but here you see that many killstreaks also fail against the shield.
Even the Juggernaut, which requires the longest killstreak after the nuke, cannot overcome the shield. The Juggernaut is incredibly strong and can quickly let you rack up over 100 kills, but against the shield, he is powerless.
What you should think about: If you are on maps that do not provide much cover from above, such as Shipment, then you should consider using a riot shield. With the shield, you can block various attacks from above and draw the fire of a VTOL jet towards yourself while the rest of the team unleashes bullets and rockets on the killstreak.
How can you defeat the shield? Players with a riot shield can primarily be taken out by explosive weapons. So if you face a shield, you can throw grenades to defend yourself.
We have also gathered some tips to counter the shields. In addition, you will also see a clip that shows what happens if you do not effectively defend against the shields.
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The MMORPG Mortal Online 2 is currently in an Alpha on Steam and promises gigantic PvP battles on a single server. Basically, everyone fights against everyone.
What is Mortal Online 2? The MMORPG is the successor to the hardcore MMORPG Mortal Online released in 2010. It has a reputation for appealing only to players who are very resistant to frustration. There is a lot of loot, and ganking, or the constant attacking of weaker players, is very present. However, PvP fans love Mortal Online precisely because it is so difficult and merciless.
Part 2, while focusing on PvP, aims to be significantly more accessible and to offer PvE elements.
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Graphically, Mortal Online 2 can certainly convince thanks to Unreal Engine 4.
One server for all
What is special about Mortal Online 2? The MMORPG offers only a single server where all players are active. You explore a game world that is six times larger than in the predecessor.
To avoid unfair situations where players with high ping are constantly defeated by those with a better connection, the team is constantly working on optimizations to the network code. Furthermore, a special system is implemented, preventing players with higher ping from having disadvantages. The system will soon be tested in the Alpha. The developers are proud of what they have achieved, as it is reportedly very hard to implement something like this in an MMORPG.
Since there will only be a single server, massive battles can occur.
What do the battles in the MMORPG look like? In addition to duels, there are also sieges and massive territorial wars. Hundreds of players are supposed to participate in the battles. The exact number cannot be named yet by the developers as further testing is necessary to optimize the network code. However, the battles are already said to be gigantic.
What about ganking? Ganking was a problem in Mortal Online 1. This is why the MMORPG has developed into a niche game. It appeals only to hardcore PvP players who do not place a high value on fairness.
In Mortal Online 2, there are strict rules. Players who kill others without reason will be branded as murderers. Criminal players are supposed to have some disadvantages, which means everyone should think twice before engaging in ganking. However, the exact rules and penalties have not yet been fully developed by the developers.
Mortal Online 2 offers PvE and PvP elements. PvP is, however, the main focus.
PvE also plays a role
What do the PvE elements look like? PvE is a new core pillar in Mortal Online 2. You can hunt monsters and bosses in the wilderness. These fights are supposed to be exciting and interesting, attracting PvE fans. Nevertheless, the focus is on PvP battles.
What status is the MMORPG in? Mortal Online 2 is currently in an Alpha. If you want to participate, you can purchase the Conflux Package for around 150 dollars on the official website. This gives you immediate access to the Alpha as well as an account for Mortal Online 1.
The developers cannot say how long the MMORPG will be in Alpha. Only when they are satisfied with the status, will the online game launch on Steam. According to the developers, Mortal Online 2 will be “developed forever,” so it cannot be considered a classic release.
In The Elder Scrolls Online (TESO), vampires are greatly feared. Your player heroes can also become vampires in ESO. How this works even in 2020 and after Greymoor, we reveal here in our vampire guide to ESO.
What is the deal with vampires? Vampires are, alongside the dark Daedra, the terror of the world of The Elder Scrolls Online. The undead bloodsuckers are incredibly strong and look very cool with their red eyes.
Update: This article from 2017 was updated and revised on June 8, 2020. Among other things, the structure was improved and the new vampire information from Greymoor was included.
ESO – Becoming a Vampire in 2020 – Bite from Players, NPCs or in the Shop?
How to become a vampire: To become a vampire in The Elder Scrolls Online, you actually just need to wander around at night in certain areas and hope to randomly encounter “blood fiends”.
Or you can let a friendly player turn you into a vampire with a specific skill. Alternatively, you can simply buy the vampire fun in the real money shop. In the following paragraphs, you will learn everything about the three methods to become a vampire.
Vampires look “different”.
Become an ESO Vampire – Do it Yourself
How to become a standard vampire: If you want to become a vampire as cheaply as possible, you should bring a lot of patience and luck. Follow these steps:
Wander around at night in the earlier endgame regions Rift, Bangkorai, and the Harvest. At night, around midnight, vampires (blood fiends) or werewolves appear in specific locations. In the past, these spawns seemed to depend on the moon phase, so that vampires only appeared at new moons and wolves only at full moons. However, both creatures now seem to spawn at random.
To get infected with the vampire curse, you need to be hit by such a blood fiend. Each hit has a certain chance of infecting you with the vampire disease. So if you want to become a vampire, you should remove all items and buffs that protect you from such diseases. Beware! If you have already been infected by a wandering werewolf, you will never receive the vampire curse as long as you have the werewolf disease. So keep away from the werewolves!
Once you have received the vampire curse from a blood fiend, go to the nearest way shrine. There, a vampire NPC will greet you and give you a quest if you want to become a vampire. If you’ve changed your mind, you can refuse here and be healed in the temple.
If you accept the quest, you will be guided to the vampire hideout, where you can complete the quest. After that, you become a vampire and gain access to the corresponding quest line.
Pro Tip: If you have the pet “Sanguine’s Black Goat”, you may notice that the goat’s eyes sometimes glow red. This is not a bug, but indicates that the blood fiends are currently active. So use the goat as an indicator of whether the search is worth it.
If this loyal goat suddenly has red eyes, vampires are on the loose.
Become an ESO Vampire – “Please, bite me!”
This is faster: There is also an alternative to the lengthy questing. If someone is a vampire, they can develop a skill that infects other players with vampirism.
This skill is a level 6 ability called “Blood Ritual.” The vampire and their “victim” must go to a blood altar, where the vampire can infect the victim.
The quest then starts like in the solo version. Some vampires charge a high price for this “bite” and offer it in the trading chat. Occasionally, unscrupulous business vampires even kill their wild NPC relatives so that no one receives the “bite” for free.
Watch out: When you go for a “bite for cash”, there is no guarantee that your counterpart will actually bite you. Some players simply pocket the money and leave you unbitten and several thousand gold poorer.
However, there are also enough altruistic vampires who are happy to give the bite for free. Moreover, guild members might be willing to bite you for free.
Guaranteed to become a vampire in ESO – For only 12.99 euros!
For 1500 crowns (12.99 euros) you can instantly become a vampire and save yourself the quest. You will then immediately become a bloodthirsty vampire and can normally upgrade your vampire skills.
What does it mean to become a vampire?
These are the basics of being a vampire: Vampires receive a completely new skill line with passive and active skills. The vampire abilities were significantly reworked with update 26 and the release of Greymoor. Where it was once useful to remain as hungry as possible, it is now more beneficial to fill yourself with blood and reach high levels of the passive buff “Blood Curse”. This results in the following:
With each level of the blood curse, the cost of your vampire skills decreases
There are additional passive abilities as your level in blood curse increases
However, a high blood curse also has disadvantages:
Health regeneration is reduced
You take more damage from fire attacks
Non-vampire abilities become more expensive
Oh no, I actually don’t want to be a vampire anymore! If at the end you realize “This vampire doesn’t suit me, I’d rather become a werewolf“, or “Oh no, the disadvantages of vampirism outweigh the benefits for me”, you can also remove the annoying curse back in the temple of Arkay.
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In Destiny 2, a large live event took place for the first time during the season finale. MeinMMO wants to know from you: What did you think of the controversial spectacle?
What happened in Destiny? In Destiny 2, the current Season 10 is coming to an end and celebrated this with a bang. For the first time in the history of the loot shooter, players were able to witness a live event.
For three months, or the entire season, the Guardians empowered a new ally to help blow a giant spaceship crashing to Earth out of orbit. On June 6th, it was finally time: thousands of players gathered in the Tower to watch live as the threat was to be averted right before their eyes.
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Season finale divides the community: With the live launch of the fleet ship, Destiny 2 ventured into territory that is especially known for Fortnite. There, players have become accustomed to excitingly staged events that change the map. During the so-called black hole event, even 7 million people watched as Fortnite completely disappeared and became unplayable for a while.
Destiny did not experience such extreme outcomes, but there was considerable destruction here as well. The fleet ship fell apart with a fireworks display, debris flew around the viewers, and since then, the social space has been damaged – it almost affected the in-game shop.
Guardians gather to witness the destruction
However, the way the live event unfolded did not please all viewers:
Some Guardians would have preferred an action-packed cutscene.
The duration of the launch drew criticism with its good 2 hours.
Others find the concept of live events generally disappointing, as not everyone has time to participate in the spectacle.
Some missed clearer communication from Bungie regarding the course and duration of the event.
Here on MeinMMO, you expressed your opinions loudly in the comments during and after the season finale. Now we want to know in our survey: What did you think of the first major live event in Destiny 2?
Survey – What did you think of the destruction of the Allmacht?
This is how the survey works: To participate in the survey, you can choose one of the answer options below – each person has only one vote to cast.
Thank you for your participation and have fun!
How did you vote? In addition to your vote, please indicate in the comments what other diverse options there are and also share your general opinions about the season finale.
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Disorientation effects in World of Warcraft are annoying. Especially when they last for 3 days and there is no way to escape.
In World of Warcraft there are several debuffs that can be quite irritating. Especially disorientation is severe. It not only prevents you from casting spells and using abilities but also makes your character run aimlessly back and forth. The good news: Typically, such effects end after a maximum of 10 seconds – but only typically.
The character Scoopdepoop was stuck in this state for a proud 3 days.
What happened? In the World of Warcraft subreddit, the player surgammelmand420 sent out a call for help and linked a video. His character, a member of the Allied Race of Kul Tirans, was stumbling uncontrollably back and forth the whole time. It was also clearly stated in the middle of the screen that the character was “disoriented”.
However, there was no corresponding debuff displayed. Thus, it was impossible to remove the effect.
The community tried to help: In the subreddit, there were plenty of tips and suggestions from other players on how the problem could be resolved. From “Let a Horde player kill you” to “Use the release function”, everything was there. But the character stubbornly remained at the graveyard, stumbling back and forth incessantly.
Game Master brought the rescue: The necessary help only came through a Game Master – nearly three days later. They had to log in with the Kul Tiraner character themselves and manually remove the debuff, allowing Scoopdepoop to finally continue his journey to level 120. From now on, hopefully without invisible debuffs lasting several days. He surely won’t break the level record of 4 hours now.
Have you ever had such an annoying bug that knocked you out of action for several days? Or have you been spared from it so far?
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