I don’t like what Blizzard is doing with the elves in WoW: Shadowlands

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Cortyn from MeinMMO has a problem with the elves in WoW: Shadowlands. When everyone can look the same, individuality is lost.

For many players, it was surely great news. Blizzard has finally responded to the long-standing requests of the fans and is giving both sides, the Horde and the Alliance, the visual option to play high elves. Blood elves can now dye their eyes blue, and void elves can use the skin tones of blood elves. But is that really wise?

I like the story of World of Warcraft, the lore of the game world. It’s important to me and makes up a large part of the fun of playing. Sure, the lore changes from time to time, and that’s something you have to live with – it’s part of it. But I find it sad that Blizzard is simply giving “high elves” to everyone.

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Yes, these are all void elves – this is how they can look in Shadowlands.

On one hand, this surely makes many players very happy, who have long wished for it. Since Warcraft II, many have dreamed of finally being able to play a high elf, and now it’s finally coming true.

On the other hand, Blizzard is burying a wish of the community. Because with the option of “void elves as high elves,” the idea of standalone high elves as an allied race with their own abilities, heritage armor, and questline is likely dead.

Everything gets more specialized, just not elves

With Shadowlands, World of Warcraft brings many pretty cool innovations for character customization:

This is pretty cool. Almost always, these new options ensure that the character becomes even a bit more individual and shows a bit more of its origins. The tattoos of dwarves reveal their clan affiliation, the skin tones of trolls their ancestral tribe. Each race gets the opportunity to visually “specialize” within its race, and that’s damn cool!

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High elves for everyone!

But here, I am bothered by what Blizzard is doing with blood elves and void elves. Sure, the two groups were the same race until recently. That’s why they have the same model. But the new customization options would have been an opportunity to give the void elves a “new culture” and show how they differ from their former brothers and sisters.

It would have been great if the two races had further individualized and that would have been visually clear.

“New” elves or story adjustment?

That void elves now simply get a large part of the customizations of blood elves – especially regarding skin color – I find quite weak. Furthermore, the existing high elves have their pale, blue to gray skin color from their backstory; after all, that’s due to an accident in research. To now go back and say, “Yes, there are also void elves with the normal skin colors of blood elves” is, in my view, the wrong way.

The classic void elf – soon to be hardly recognizable as such on request.

More options are generally a good thing, which I welcome. But if more options mean that the individual races differentiate less from each other, especially when they belong to two different factions, then I find that sad and it’s a step in the wrong direction for me.

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Sure, I am happy for the many people who just wanted “elves with blue eyes.” They will now be happy and can finally live out their dreams or appropriately embody high elves in the roleplay of Stormwind.

But I’m not really happy because I find this “everyone gets everything” thing sad. I would have wished for more differences between the two races, not more equality.

Or what do you think?

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Players believe: CoD Warzone will get an exciting night mode in Season 4

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Season 4 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and its Battle Royale Warzone is approaching. Especially a rumor about a night mode in Warzone is currently causing a stir.

This is the situation regarding Season 4: The new season starts on June 3, 2020. A lot will change in Warzone, and a new trailer has already introduced Captain Price as the new operator.

Players also believe in a night mode, as there are two hints for it. So it might be that we will soon appear in Verdansk at night.

Night mode in Warzone? Here are the hints

This is what Captain Price says: In the latest trailer for Season 4, we see the cult character Captain Price, who says just before jumping out of the airplane: “Bravo Six – going dark!”

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At the very end of the trailer, Captain Price says the important line

So it could be a hint that you will have to engage in a dark battle with Captain Price.

In the trailer itself, we also repeatedly see a character with night vision goggles. Another indication that this device should likely be used in Season 4 in Warzone.

These images provide hints: A resourceful reddit user shared a screenshot from the website battle.net, a page from Activision Blizzard, to which developer Infinity Ward belongs.

Warzone Teaser Season 4
Source: reddit

There is an image meant to promote Season 4. The background is quite dark and resembles twilight. The previously blue sky of Verdansk doesn’t fit in.

In line with the image on reddit, there are also some comments on it. User r_cantero states: “Night version of Verdansk?!”

How likely is a night mode? In Modern Warfare, this night mode is already known. For example, in the campaign, you had to play several missions using night vision goggles.

It is therefore very plausible that Infinity Ward wants to incorporate this mechanic into Warzone. After all, they want to be brutally realistic and changing weather and darkness are part of reality.

By the time the season starts on July 3, we will know whether the night mode has made its way into Warzone. What else will be important for the season start, we will show you in our comprehensive hub for Season 4. There you will also find out everything about new weapons and operators.

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17-year-old German is said to have the highest level in Fortnite – This is how he plays

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A 17-year-old player is said to have unlocked the highest level in Fortnite and even the golden agent Peely a long time ago. MeinMMO asked him how he accomplished that.

Which player is it? This is the German YouTuber Talocan, who is 17 years old. He is alleged to have the highest level in Fortnite in the world.

It seems almost unbelievable, but the young YouTuber has already reached level 542. Most others are struggling to even reach level 350, to unlock the golden “Agent Peely” skin.

Whether the player really has the highest level in Fortnite is unfortunately not confirmed, but it is certainly an extreme achievement.

How did he do it?

Anyone who has played Fortnite in this Season 2 knows how exhausting it can be to level up. You really have to play daily and complete all the missions you can grab.

But Talocan managed to do it, and even up to level 542. His method, however, almost always remains the same. On Instagram, Talocan explained to us in an interview how he approached it. Here you can find the YouTuber on Instagram.

This is how he proceeded: The YouTuber plays an average of 4 hours a day. He has completed all challenges and usually plays the squads mode. There, he mostly focuses on looting, but sometimes plays the whole match until the end.

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In this video, you can see how the YouTuber reaches level 520

In the interview with MeinMMO, the Fortnite player provided some background information about himself:

  • He is still in school, which is currently closed due to the pandemic
  • His motivation is to have the highest level, which he has probably achieved
  • He balances gaming with sports
  • He has only bought 3 tiers from the battle pass
  • From Season 5, he has always reached the highest level
  • In Season 1 Chapter 2, the YouTuber even managed to reach level 586 without buying a battle pass tier

Talocan seems to be a player who enjoys leveling up in Fortnite and plays daily to reach as many levels as possible.

If you also want to level up so much in Fortnite or at least unlock the gold variants for the battle pass skins, you should check out our level guide, where you can find some tips on how to level up faster.

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We need to talk: What is your opinion on Early Access in MMOs?

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

Countless new MMOs today rely on Early Access, meaning early player access. What do you think about this often controversial practice?

What is this about? Early Access, meaning players’ early access to an unreleased game, is a practice that has been common for years.

Basically, Early Access is treated as a funding model in the gaming industry. Players pay in advance for a product that is still under development and receive early access to the game as a return.

This distinguishes EA from, for example, a closed beta test. These tests are usually free. Early Access brings both advantages and disadvantages.

These are the advantages of Early Access:

  • Developers can test their games in a “live” environment, gather direct feedback, and implement it
  • Through the sale of the game, developers can already generate initial revenue that benefits development
  • Players can shape games they are looking forward to and directly influence the direction of development

These are the disadvantages of Early Access:

  • Early Access means you receive a product that is often heavily flawed, and there is no guarantee that a good game will develop from it
  • It takes longer for developers to actually release the game because additional unplanned changes in development arise due to the new feedback
  • The bad first impression of Early Access can discourage players

Since the topic “Early Access” is often controversial in the gaming community, we wanted to know how the MeinMMO readers feel about it and therefore set up this survey.

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PUBG was one of the games that started in Early Access

How does the survey work? If you want to participate in the survey, you can cast your vote in the tool below. Each reader has only one vote, and your choice cannot be undone.

So go ahead: What is your opinion on Early Access? Have you ever used it? If so, for which game? Or do you prefer to stay away from all games in EA? Tell us in the comments!

The survey ends on June 1.

Have fun voting!

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A hefty graphics update brings back the horror of Dead by Daylight

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The developers of Dead by Daylight have a lot in store. The graphics are meant to stand “proudly alongside next-gen games.” And crossplay is coming too…

A few days ago, Dead by Daylight held a large stream. The occasion was the celebration of the horror game’s 4th birthday. This was accompanied by the announcement of the new killer “Pyramid Head”, who comes from Konami’s Silent Hill series.

But beyond this announcement, Dead by Daylight had much new to share. Two of the biggest fan wishes are finally being realized. There will be crossplay between platforms, and a significant graphic update is supposed to prepare Dead by Daylight to shine alongside other “next-gen” titles.

This is how comprehensive the graphic update will be

After 4 years, the graphics of Dead by Daylight are no longer the freshest. Especially objects like the generators or the pallets, which have been in the game since the beginning, look outdated and extremely pixelated. Some of the first maps are also outdated and simply ugly compared to newer maps like the hospital.

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Generators will no longer be pixel mush!

Many maps simply no longer convey the creepy atmosphere. The developers want to change that. They plan to revive the “horror” in Dead by Daylight with the graphic update. The maps should feel oppressive, creepy, and truly unsettling. Therefore, the developers are planning a fairly extensive graphic update.

But the animations (of killers, survivors, and objects) as well as various special effects will also be enhanced. All maps are supposed to get more light sources (and thus more shadows) to create a dark atmosphere. The developers have already shown a few images of the new, revised assets.

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The Yamaoka estate will become even creepier with cool light effects.

You can see the “work in progress” overhaul of some maps in this video, starting at minute 49:20:

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For this task alone, they hired new people and practically “assigned a whole team” to polish up all the graphics. So this will not be a small task that is pursued “on the side,” but a larger undertaking.

Crossplay is coming – PS4, Xbox One, and Switch will play with PC

One of the biggest announcements was the coming crossplay feature. In the first step, there will be overlapping friends lists between players on Steam and the Windows Store – the two platforms already have crossplay since both play on PC. Later, consoles will be added, namely PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Crossplay will then be an integral part of matchmaking – you will automatically be matched against and with players on other platforms.

Are you new to Dead by Daylight? Then you can find some good tips for getting started here:

The 10 best perks for killers
The 10 best perks for survivors
The best perks for solo players

When is crossplay coming? There is still no exact timeline for that. However, the developers plan to enable crossplay on all platforms “by the end of the year.”

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Crossplay is coming this year – you can then play together on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch.

What about progression and friends? This is an important issue for Behaviour. With crossplay come overlapping friends lists and the question of whether progress is shared across different platforms. They are currently considering implementation and want to clarify this in more detail at a later date. Discussions with Sony and Microsoft are necessary, which is why the developers cannot make any firm commitments yet.

For the coming year, Dead by Daylight has a lot planned. If the ideas are well implemented, the horror game has a promising future ahead.

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Supersonic jets in ARK? The Tropeognathus becomes a fighter plane

Sascha Asendorf Sascha Asendorf Reading time 2 minutes

The Dino Survival MMO ARK: Survival Evolved will soon have a new resident. The Tropeognathus will be the first new flying creature in almost two years and is based on a real model from the early Cretaceous period. However, you can also turn it into a jet.

What’s happening: With the next update on June 4th, the mod map Crystal Isles will officially be released for all PC players. PS4 and Xbox players will still have to wait. The new map will add a flying creature native to the Crystal Isles. The community has been speculating what it could be. Wildcard has now revealed the solution.

This is the Tropeognathus: The Tropeognathus, unlike the last new dinos, has a real model and originates from the early Cretaceous period.

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The Tropeo can be tamed and ridden

With a wingspan of over 8 meters, the Tropeognathus is one of the larger flying creatures in ARK. It is said to have impressive stamina and can be compared to a Quetzal. It is slow and is primarily used as a long-range flight mount when tamed. However, the Tropeo can also take advantage of favorable winds and the draft of others to move faster.

How to turn the Tropeognathus into a feared jet: Wildcard wouldn’t be Wildcard if they didn’t come up with a quirky idea. So, it’s no surprise that the Tropeo has a special feature as well.

With the Tropeognathus saddle, the flying creature gets a gun and a jet propulsion system. This will turn the otherwise slow flyer into a fighter jet.

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The Tropeo becomes a fighter jet with its saddle

What the community says: The ARK community is especially excited about new “real” dinos finding their way into the game. It has been almost 2 years since any new flying creatures were introduced, and the jet propulsion system should provide a lot of fun.

  • reddit user ScrubCasual says: “This is so cool. It seemed like Wildcard had moved away from flyers, and I love flying creatures as well as marine animals. The fact that we got the turtle and now this makes me happy.”
  • reddit user Tauralt puts it well: “Holy crap. A real prehistoric creature instead of a fantasy monster. It’s been a while.”

On June 4th, the Tropeognathus will enter the world of ARK. However, only on the new Crystal Isles map. PS4 and Xbox players must still wait for the map, but they will still receive the flying dino on June 4th. Console players will find the Tropeo on every map until the release of Crystal Isles.

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Player takes joke from Destiny 2 literally: Turns weapon into a toaster

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2, a player takes the nickname of a weapon literally and interprets Jötunn as a toaster, much to the delight of the Guardians.

What are Destiny players joking about? The exotic fusion rifle Jötunn is considered one of the most hated weapons in Destiny 2 overall. After all, it fires homing fireballs that can knock a player out instantly.

However, due to its appearance and the fiery charging animation, the weapon has earned a rather harmless nickname: The Toaster. A player thought, “Why should only Guardians of Jötunn get roasted?” and took the joke literally.

Jötunn as a real toaster, complete with golden-brown slices of bread featuring the Destiny logo? The result looks amazing and is currently being celebrated by the community. But check out the impressive 3D animation for yourself:

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“Allow me to introduce the new Jötunn toaster, makes flaming hot toast for just 25 easy payments of $19.99”

Who made this? The cool concept comes from Michael Ault, who shares many more of his animations and graphics under the name Delta on Twitter. Many of them revolve around the world of Destiny. He is particularly fascinated by the impressive weapons, which are often the protagonists of his work.

By the way, he asks on Twitter: “Why do all my stupid creations go viral?”

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Jötunn in Destiny 2

The community desperately needs the toaster

How players are reacting: Users agree and celebrate the idea. Currently, the post has over 500 retweets, nearly 2000 likes, and reached 36,000 viewers. In the comments, Delta also receives a lot of praise. Most commonly, one reads statements expressing how much they need this item in their lives.

There is also a popular request for Bungie to officially sell such a toaster. User ItzMeme2134 (via Twitter) even posits the theory: “Bungie could completely stop the Eververse if they turned this device into a real product.” – Because everyone would want to buy the Jötunn toaster.

What do you think of the idea? Is it too early because the hate for Jötunn runs too deep, or would you throw your money at the monitor and enjoy your breakfast with delicious toast from the Terror Exotic? Other talented players have also shown incredible creativity: Destiny 2: Fan builds iconic Exo-weapon spectacularly, is celebrated for it

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CoD MW: Players love Shipment & Shoot House – What makes these maps so good?

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

The end of Season 3 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is approaching, and developer Infinity Ward serves players the 2 most popular game modes simultaneously. Many fans find this great, but what makes the small maps so exciting?

Which playlists are so popular? This refers to the 24/7 game modes on the smaller maps Shipment and Shoot House. The playlist update from May 26 brought both mini-maps as a non-stop mode – and even separately.

This has only happened once since the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and on Friday there will be a double XP event, making the maps even more rewarding.

But are the reactions really that positive? And why are players so happy about modes that are almost constantly part of the playlists? MeinMMO shows you the reactions of fans, what makes the maps so strong, and also some opposing voices. Because not all players are fans of these chaos modes.

Shipment and Shoot House at the same time – Tens of thousands celebrate

What are the reactions like? The majority of the feedback is positive. A perfect example is a thread on Reddit, which has already received over 36,000 upvotes (May 28, 9:30 AM) within just 16 hours:

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In the meme, the woman symbolizes the CoD players and someone seems to have asked how she currently likes the game:

“The game is pretty fun right now. The Aisle 9 playlist is great! Hardhat is of course awesome! A casual round of Ground War…”

But then “Infinity Ward” bursts into the room: “Hello everyone, would you like Shipment & Shoot House?” – The players cautiously respond: “Yes!” – IW: “Okay, there are also separate playlists!”. The camera pans back to “the players”, who can hardly believe their luck.

And that’s how many CoD soldiers feel right now. Even though the game modes have already been in rotation so often, countless fans love these two chaos playlists. But why?

Shipment is war, and that’s a good thing

Why is Shipment so popular? The map is small, deadly, fast, and thus has become the map crush for many MW players. However, there are also very practical reasons why this map is so popular:

  • Quickly gain experience points / Good Battle Pass progress
  • Good opportunities to unlock weapon camouflages
  • Easy to complete challenges
  • Solo players have few disadvantages
  • Players leave the lobby less often, as in 24/7 modes, the “right” map always comes (not Piccadilly)

But for most, it’s all about the fast action, without having to walk long distances or plan long tactical approaches that can be ruined by a small inattention.

This typically doesn’t happen on Shipment because you always spawn right in the action and don’t have to run far to get a target in sight – or to become a target yourself. As a result, the frustration factor is often lower than on other maps – even though there are rounds where you die often. Very often. And sometimes even right at spawn.

This mix of mindless run & gun and good progress for weapon levels or the Battle Pass makes Shipment 24/7 a strong alternative when it comes back into rotation. At least for a few matches. After a round of Hardpoint, I usually have to switch things up personally.

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The basic layout of Shipment. Fun squared.

Shoot House is Shipment Light

Why is Shoot House so popular? At the launch of Modern Warfare in October, many players complained about the new map concept. Shoot House was the first map considered rather small and resembled maps from the past. This was well received, and to this day, the small map has many fans.

In comparison to the other mini-map, things are more civilized here. If you will, it’s a “Shipment Light”. You often encounter opponents, but tactics have a higher value than in the container war on Shipment.

That’s why so many players are excited about the simultaneous activation of both 24/7 modes. When Shipment becomes too stressful, you just switch to Shoot House and can still enjoy the advantages of a small map without immediately landing on one of the larger MW maps.

Shoot House Modern Warfare
Shoot House offers a 3-lane layout with a sniper tunnel in the middle.

Some don’t understand the hype around the mini-maps

However, there are also numerous opponents of the small 24/7 modes. Not everyone sees the appeal of constantly spawning in the sights of enemies or being mowed down by a 183-kill Juggernaut:

  • @justdantweets on Twitter about Shipment: “Worst map ever”
  • Spookdbyspaggett on reddit: “Are there really people who like Shipment? Or are they just saying that because you can unlock weapon skins so easily?”
  • bull363 on reddit: “Okay, do you guys actually like Shipment? I hate it, damn it.”

The small maps are not to everyone’s taste, but the fan base is large, and the developers at Infinity Ward receive a lot of positive feedback for the decision to run Shoot House and Shipment in parallel as 24/7 modes. Therefore, we will definitely see these playlists together every now and then.

What do you think about the mini-maps? Are you already fed up with Shipment/Shoot House or are you looking forward to the double XP weekend to set a record XP value after another on Shipment?

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Why there could be significantly less going on in Pokémon GO starting next week

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

The item Incense suddenly became a very important part of the game during the Corona period. This allows especially rural players to play effectively. If it is weakened again, there could be a lot of stress.

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Especially the item Incense has been significantly strengthened

These adjustments should be changed: It is understandable that Niantic has to roll back some adjustments. Halving the egg distance is a good example. This was a good adjustment during the time when people were supposed to stay at home, but not necessarily necessary for regular gameplay.

Remote raids only existed during the Corona crisis, and it has been communicated from the start that with the end of the crisis, these raids will also change. Remote raiders should deal less damage, which is completely fine. After all, players standing in front of the gym should have an advantage.

What Niantic needs to pay attention to: If they roll back all adjustments directly, it could lead to significant discussions in the community. Niantic should consider which adjustments can be rolled back and which would significantly improve the game overall.

Could the adjustments be extended? The Corona crisis is not yet over worldwide, but in many countries, measures have been relaxed, and public life is slowly resuming. Therefore, June 1st is also a good date for Niantic to end the adjustments.

However, it is still not 100% clear whether they will actually end on June 1st. We will see at the latest then whether Niantic will return their game to normal. After all, the adjustments were already extended for a month at the end of April.

Starting next week, things could become significantly quieter in Pokémon GO. The Corona measures are ending, and as a result, the game could change drastically.

This could happen next week: If you look at the Today tab in the app, you can see that the adjustments due to the coronavirus should end on June 1st.

This would mean that significantly fewer Pokémon will appear and other adjustments will simply disappear. The game would change significantly as a result.

Corona adjustments are ending – Here’s why this is bad

What would change? Niantic started making more and more adjustments to the game from mid-March to make it playable from home. This is expected to end on June 1st. This includes:

  • Incense lasts for an hour and is significantly more productive
  • You can carry 20 gifts and open 30 gifts per day
  • Eggs hatch twice as fast
  • You don’t have to walk kilometers to participate in the PvP League
  • Players in remote raids are just as effective as normal raiders
  • There are significantly more Pokémon spawning in the wild
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You can now open up to 30 gifts per day

This could cause problems: Currently, you can catch Pokémon in the wild almost everywhere. The spawns have increased massively, and you can catch twice as many Pokémon as before the Corona period.

This is where problems could arise. After all, trainers have gotten used to seeing so many Pokémon now. A drastic change could lead to disappointment.

Furthermore, the adjustments regarding gifts are a significant advantage for many trainers. There have been events where these adjustments were already in place, and trainers have requested that they be maintained in the long term. After all, it does not provide significant gameplay advantages.

The PvP League could also see a significant drop in participation, as currently, you can battle without restrictions. However, many trainers do not walk enough kilometers in a day to complete all their battles without these adjustments. If this changes again, some trainers may not be able to battle as much as they want.

The item Incense suddenly became a very important part of the game during the Corona period. This allows especially rural players to play effectively. If it is weakened again, there could be a lot of stress.

Pokemon GO incense lucky egg
Especially the item Incense has been significantly strengthened

These adjustments should be changed: It is understandable that Niantic has to roll back some adjustments. Halving the egg distance is a good example. This was a good adjustment during the time when people were supposed to stay at home, but not necessarily necessary for regular gameplay.

Remote raids only existed during the Corona crisis, and it has been communicated from the start that with the end of the crisis, these raids will also change. Remote raiders should deal less damage, which is completely fine. After all, players standing in front of the gym should have an advantage.

What Niantic needs to pay attention to: If they roll back all adjustments directly, it could lead to significant discussions in the community. Niantic should consider which adjustments can be rolled back and which would significantly improve the game overall.

Could the adjustments be extended? The Corona crisis is not yet over worldwide, but in many countries, measures have been relaxed, and public life is slowly resuming. Therefore, June 1st is also a good date for Niantic to end the adjustments.

However, it is still not 100% clear whether they will actually end on June 1st. We will see at the latest then whether Niantic will return their game to normal. After all, the adjustments were already extended for a month at the end of April.

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The biggest MMORPG hit on Steam from 2018 closed permanently today – What happened?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

It’s over. MapleStory 2 has closed its doors on Steam. Yet, the MMORPG was so successful in 2018…

When did it end? The servers were already shut down at 7 AM on May 28th. The Steam page for MapleStory 2 is no longer accessible.

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This is what MapleStory 2 looked like. It has now been shut down.

The end of a Steam hit

Why was MapleStory 2 shut down? There are several reasons for the demise of the MMORPG. Although it attracted many players at the beginning, it simply couldn’t retain them over time. The game’s problems included:

  • There was too much grind. The gameplay was too repetitive due to a random element and good items and resources were too hard to obtain. Players found the grind a boring game element.
  • MapleStory 2 also struggled with gold sellers and cheaters, which ruined the fun for some players. The developers couldn’t get a handle on the problem.
  • Players could create their own costumes, which some exploited to spread Hitler costumes. MapleStory was aimed more at a younger audience. There was a lot of criticism for these costumes.

This led to player numbers on Steamcharts dropping sharply after the release in October 2018. Even larger expansions and updates could not stop the downward trend.

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Even the extensive Awakening update couldn’t save MapleStory 2.

How did MapleStory 2 start? At release, the MMORPG took off. At peak, there were 42,278 simultaneous players online, which made MapleStory 2 a hit on Steam at the end of 2018. However, the success was short-lived. By November 2018, the MMORPG lost massive players, and this trend continued in the following months.

How did Nexon explain the shutdown? The company provided the following reasoning:

We are forever grateful for your patience and commitment regarding MapleStory 2 as we tried to revamp the game starting with Project New Leaf. Ultimately, however, we decided that we wouldn’t be able to provide the kind of service that meets your expectations.

We have carefully examined the current state of the game and its future roadmap, and unfortunately, we have come to the conclusion that it will be difficult to continue the game long-term while remaining true to what made MapleStory 2 your MapleStory 2.

Developers of MapleStory 2

How do you feel about the end of the MMORPG MapleStory 2? Would you have hoped to play longer?

There are also other MMORPGs that are on shaky ground. MeinMMO author Alexander Leitsch explained in an article which online role-playing games he believes will not survive 2020.

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Hearthstone: Worse than UNO – Combo forces opponent to draw 48 cards

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A nasty combo in Hearthstone makes the opponent draw 48 cards and lose immediately. It doesn’t get any more cruel than this, even in UNO!

In Blizzard’s card game Hearthstone, many funny and sometimes absurd card combinations have emerged over the years. Some of these “OTK combos” feel really unfair, while others are just funny. An interesting combo was recently showcased by the streamer MarkMcKz. He forces the opponent to draw so many cards that they effectively lose instantly.

What can be seen? MarkMcKz demonstrates in the stream how he forces his opponent to draw 48 cards in the “wild” game mode. Since a deck only contains 30 cards, the player takes damage every time they need to draw a card but can’t. This damage starts small but increases by 1 with each card.

The end result is that the opposing rogue perishes with -609 health points. They are more than 20 times their health points in the negative range.

Making the Opponent Draw 48 Cards! from r/hearthstone

This is how the combo works

How to achieve the combo? In order for this devastating combo to work, certain conditions must be met. Your own deck must be completely empty and the costs of minions in hand must be heavily reduced through multiple effects. Then MarkMcKz proceeds as follows:

  • He plays a Cyborg Elekk: When he shuffles cards into his deck, an additional copy is shuffled into the deck.
  • Next is Octosari: Upon its deathrattle, Octosari draws a whopping 8 cards.
  • Then the rogue spell Shadow of Death: You choose a minion and shuffle 3 shadows into your deck. When the shadows are drawn, a copy of that minion is summoned.
  • Thanks to the Cyborg Elekk, the number of shadows is copied – resulting in 6 being shuffled into the deck.
  • Next comes King Togwaggle: The effect swaps the two players’ decks. So now the opponent has the deck with the 6 shadows.
  • Finally, you use Shadowstep to return your own Octosari to your hand so that it doesn’t trigger.

Once you end your turn, the opponent is forced to draw one of the shadows and summons an Octosari. This repeats 5 more times, so by the end of the turn, the opponent has 6 Octosari on the battlefield. In theory, that’s 48 damage, but the Octosari can only attack in the next turn.

As soon as MarkMcKz’s turn comes again, he plays Flik Skyshiv and destroys one Octosari. His effect ensures that all Octosari in play are destroyed, forcing the rogue to immediately draw 48 cards – which he cannot survive.

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Is the combo easy to achieve? No. Almost the entire deck has to aim for this combo, and all effects must trigger correctly for it to succeed. But when it does work, victory is basically guaranteed. Additionally, there are druids with more than 2,000 armor who might be able to survive such a combo…

What do you think about such combos? A cool thing or should something like this not be possible at all?

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CoD MW teases new map for Season 4 – Is fan favorite Scrapyard from MW2 coming?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 2 minutes

In anticipation of the upcoming Season 4, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has released a new trailer. There, fans discovered a hint about the return of one of the most popular maps from Modern Warfare 2.

Which map is it? It is the Scrapyard map for traditional multiplayer. This map originally came from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It is set in a scrapyard and was one of the most beloved maps in this MW installment for many players.

Many players have already wished for this map to return in the current Modern Warfare. Now it looks like this very map will make its debut in CoD: Modern Warfare with Season 4.

Scrapyard in CoD: MW2

Where did players discover Scrapyard? In the recently released first trailer for Season 4, fans found a hidden hint indicating the introduction of the map. At the very end of the video, the title image for the new Season 4 appears, and in the text “Season Four,” the characteristic scrapyard setting of Scrapyard is subtly visible in the background (see title image).

What else supports Scrapyard being in Season 4? Almost every season has hinted at a new map with official images that eventually made it into the game. Many believe that Season 4 will be no different.

The original layout of Scrapyard from MW2

Additionally, entries for Scrapyard have been present in the game for quite some time, so it is far from an unfounded speculation. Parts of the map are already in the game – namely as part of the massive Warzone map from the Battle Royale.

Along with the hidden image, there is considerable support for the notion that we will soon be able to enjoy this beloved classic map in Modern Warfare 2019.

Price and Gaz will likely be the new operators of Season 4

What else does the new trailer reveal about Season 4? On one hand, the official start date for Season 4 was revealed there. The new season starts on June 3, which is already next Wednesday. Also, Captain Price is essentially confirmed as the new operator.

Besides the new map, players quickly spotted another new operator as well as the new weapons from Season 4. You can find out more about them here: CoD MW & Warzone: Here are the new weapons and operators from Season 4.

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Survival-MMO Last Oasis receives an important feature that many have been waiting for

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The survival MMO Last Oasis launched in late March in early access on Steam and initially received mixed reviews. Many found the forced PvP to be a negative aspect. However, there is now a solution for that, which is being widely used by the community.

What’s new? For several days now, players can rent private servers for Last Oasis. These servers come in various sizes and price ranges.

Players are currently using them primarily to bypass the game’s biggest criticism: the forced PvP, which was also criticized by MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus.

Large clans occupy areas and gank new players due to PvP. This, along with technical issues at launch, led to negative reviews on Steam.

Last Oasis Cargowalker
Last Oasis offers a cool setting with its oasis system. The unique walkers are particularly popular.

Is everything better with private servers? While players welcome the basic introduction of private servers and can finally explore the world in PvE, criticism of these is growing.

The reason for this is the lack of configuration options and the limited size of the map.

Players miss settings and have to enforce PvE harshly

What can the private servers do? The private servers for Last Oasis are currently limited in their capabilities:

  • Up to 5 squares of a map can be used on a server. However, only 1 square is active at a time. Rotation is required, which also limits the map’s size.
  • Event maps are currently inactive, which is why there is no iron, for example.
  • Configuration options are available for: XP rates, respawn rates, and gathering quality.
  • Additionally, the servers are password protected, and the owner can block players.

The blocking feature is also currently enforcing PvE. There is no real setting for that. If a player attacks another, they are simply kicked from the server.

Last Oasis Screenshot Kampf
The PvP battles play an important role on official servers. However, some players would prefer to enjoy the world in PvE.

How to get private servers? If you want to set up a private server with your friends, you can currently rent one from Nitrado. This is the official partner of Last Oasis (via Twitter).

You only need the Steam version of the survival MMO and a bit of money for this.

If you don’t want to spend money, you can join another player’s server. In the discussion on Steam and in the subreddit, you will find various proposals for PvE and even roleplay servers. Here too, only a game version of the survival MMO is needed.

Are there going to be improvements for private servers? Yes, the developers from Donkey Crew want to expand the private servers.

However, it is currently unknown when more configuration options will come and whether there will be a PvE feature.

Player numbers are declining, reviews are mostly positive

How is Last Oasis doing? At the beginning of May, we took a closer look at MeinMMO on the status of the survival MMO. Since then, the player numbers have slightly but steadily declined, while reviews have become slightly more positive.

In the last 30 days, there have been 1,813 reviews, 71% of which are positive.

Also, in the last 30 days, an average of 8,789 players played Last Oasis, with a peak of 16,564 simultaneous players. However, on May 26 and 27, the MMO only peaked at around 8,800 players.

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The player counts of Last Oasis (via Steamcharts).

In the coming days, it will be revealed whether the private servers will help to increase the player numbers again. Although Last Oasis started with problems, it still made it to the 6 successful new online games in early 2020 on Steam. Are you interested in the private servers and will you give the game a chance with PvE if it has discouraged you so far?

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Valorant: Closed Beta goes offline today – Here’s what to expect until release

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

The closed beta of Valorant ends on May 28, 2020. Until the release, the game will be offline. You can find out how the end of the beta looks, when it continues, and what you get for participating in the beta here.

When does Valorant go offline? Today, on May 28, 2020, at 6:00 PM our time, the beta of Valorant will end. This will happen as follows:

  • At 5:59 PM you can start your last game.
  • The player search queue ends at 6:00 PM; if you haven’t found a game by then, everything is closed.
  • At 7:30 PM, it will be completely over. The servers will go offline, and you will no longer be able to play.

Release in June, no more Twitch drops needed

When is the release of Valorant? Until the release, Valorant will remain offline. As the team shooter will be released on June 2, you won’t be able to play throughout the entire Pentecost weekend. The developers likely need the time to optimize the game for release. They have not yet announced the time when the servers will be back online on June 2.

How to get into the release version? If you feared a return of the notorious Twitch drops for the release version of Valorant, you can rejoice. Because when Riot’s shooter finally officially launches, it will be available as a free-to-play title for every player.

For which platforms will Valorant be released? Valorant will initially be released only for PC. A version for PS4 and Xbox One could come eventually. The information about it remains quite vague.

What will change at release? At the start of Valorant, a lot will change, including:

  • a new game mode
  • a new agent
  • a new map

What happens to my progress from the beta? It is mostly gone! Almost everything you unlocked in the last weeks will be deleted. The only thing left are the unlocks from the closed beta battle pass, including the cool gun buddies that were available there. So if you are one of the lucky ones who got to play in the beta, you can show off these goodies forever.

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In the beta, there were some issues with OP heroes or exploits. Will this get better by release?

I got banned in the beta, what now? Riot doesn’t have much patience for cheaters, but it was announced that at least some banned players will be unbanned at launch. This is, however, the utmost end of their tolerance.

I spent real money in the beta – what will happen to that? Your purchased items from the cash shop are gone too! But you will get the in-game currency back, with a 20 percent bonus. So if you had bought 1,000 Valorant points, you will have 1,200 at launch. A refund in real money is not possible though.

I never got beta access, even though I watched Twitch like crazy: Then the developers have a small consolation prize for you. Players who have watched more than 2 hours of Twitch streams of Valorant but were never selected for a Twitch drop will at least receive an exclusive player card.

At launch, Valorant will surely be significantly enhanced. So it is possible that the controversial agent Raze will be nerfed again, as she can wipe out entire teams without weapons. This is considered by many players to be a breach of the game concept.

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Escape From Tarkov deletes everything for a new patch and people love it

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In the hardcore online shooter Escape from Tarkov, there was a character wipe, as the developers are deploying a major patch. This is an exciting situation for the community.

What kind of wipe was it? The equipment of the characters is reset to what you would find with a newly created account. You now have to start looking for loot and buying weapons, equipment, and items on the market again.

Even items that were available during free events like the Christmas event are gone. However, you can certainly obtain these items again. Your character does not have them anymore in their stash.

The saved weapon presets and examined items in the manual are excluded from the wipe.

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A new patch is released for Escape from Tarkov.

Why is there a wipe? The developers are deploying a major patch today following the update 0.12.5 from April. The servers should be back online this afternoon between 1 and 3 PM. Since the patch brings significant changes, a wipe is necessary.

These changes of patch 0.12.6.7456 include among others:

  • A captcha check on the flea market when suspicious activities occur. If there are three incorrect entries, you will be banned for 5 minutes.
  • Items not found in a raid can no longer be sold, except for weapons.
  • The AI has been improved.
  • The stashes will be expanded by 20 cells (2 rows).
  • There are also numerous bug fixes and balancing optimizations.
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Why are players looking forward to the wipe? Basically, Escape from Tarkov starts anew now. Every player begins under the same conditions. This should make it really exciting again to fight your way up. Essentially, a wipe in Escape from Tarkov fuels the hype because it represents a new, fair beginning for the search for loot.

Loot is the crux of Escape from Tarkov, and embarking on the search for new items constitutes a large part of the gameplay enjoyment.

  • bobdog79 says on reddit: “This is going to be crazy. Search every jacket. Don’t leave any bag behind. Woohoo!”
  • McMeatbag says: “When I started Tarkov in November, I couldn’t understand why anyone would want all that stuff they had worked hundreds of hours for to be wiped. Now I get it.”
  • Jeri-is-merry writes: “My first wipe. I still have 100 million to spend. It makes me wish there were more raiders on maps. But it’s so much fun.”
  • collidedtissues explains: “This might be the time for me to finally start Tarkov! A buddy told me to wait for the wipe.”

Is the wipe perhaps your opportunity to start playing Escape from Tarkov now? Then you should read the MeinMMO guide on the 8 beginner tips for Escape from Tarkov from one of the best players.

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Phantasy Star Online 2 starts catastrophically – but those who get in love it

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

On May 27, the release of the online role-playing game Phantasy Star Online 2 (PSO 2) took place. However, there were massive problems at launch. We take a look at how the community feels.

How did the launch of PSO 2 go? The servers went online on the afternoon of May 27. But shortly afterward, players reported cryptic error messages. Some could not connect to the servers and play.

These reports include designations such as 0x800704C6 or 0x87E0000D, which players can hardly understand.

On reddit, there is a good summary of the issues currently being experienced.

Phantasy Star Online 2
This is how Phantasy Star Online 2 should look – if you can play…

An unfortunate PC release

How are the developers responding? The team behind PSO 2 has responded via Twitter and explained to players what to do to get into the game.

Update Windows 10 to meet the game’s system requirements. Enable all Xbox settings and restart your PC. Please note that #PSO2NA is only available on the Microsoft Store in North America (USA and Canada). For other issues, please contact customer service directly!

Team PSO 2 on Twitter

On reddit, there is a thread with collected assistance. It notes, for example, that disabling IPv6 in network settings or reinstalling the game can help.

There are also other issues: The login problems are not the only thing that players are currently upset about. The Microsoft Store installs all apps and games on the C drive by default. If this is not changed, there may be space issues.

To change the installation path for games from the Microsoft Store, proceed as follows:

  • Click the Windows logo
  • Select “Settings”.
  • Go to “System”.
  • On the left side, go to the “Storage” entry under “Storage locations”.
  • Now select a different partition via “new apps will be saved in”

Additionally, there are reports that the online game cannot be uninstalled normally. Nothing happens when attempting to uninstall, and the files cannot be manually deleted due to lack of permissions.

The game also deletes downloaded patches in some cases after a reboot, requiring them to be reloaded. Or the game disappears completely after a restart of the PC.

In contrast, there are hardly any issues with the Xbox One version. Players are having fun on the console.

Phantasy Star Online 2 Screenshot new
Those who can log into PSO 2 find the online RPG quite good.

If you can play, you have fun

This is how the online RPG is received: Not everyone is struggling with these issues, as evidenced by the lobby, which has been well-filled with players since release.

Players who can log in also seem to have a great deal of enjoyment with PSO 2.

  • Monkey-Scientist noted on reddit: “PSO 2 is simply wonderful. I love the characters, the fact that they made the effort to introduce English voice acting at a time when most Japanese games retain the original audio. The gameplay is more fun than the original and it’s addictive.”
  • ad_rob mentioned on reddit: “It’s disappointing that some are having such big problems. I was able to play for about an hour and regarding gameplay, I had a good time. It definitely feels like how I remember PSO.”
  • moal09 remarked: “It’s one of the most enjoyable loot grinds out there because the action combat system is so fluid and engaging, and the customization options are amazing.”

Who is Phantasy Star Online 2 suitable for? If you expect a classic MMORPG with an open world and many players you meet on your explorations, then PSO 2 might not be the right game for you.

It is an online RPG where you visit instances in groups and experience adventures, find loot, and fight monsters in those areas. The story plays a significant role.

If you rather want to play a coop RPG with a small group of friends, then you should check out PSO 2.

If you also want to get into PSO 2 but don’t know which class to start with, the MeinMMO article “Phantasy Star Online 2 has 9 classes – Which is the best for beginners?” contains helpful tips.

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Destiny 2: What you should consider when buying weapon ornaments

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, you should think twice about spending money on legendary weapon skins in the cash shop. A new feature will soon drastically limit weapon choices.

So be cautious when purchasing: In the Eververse, Destiny players can acquire various cosmetic modifications. This includes ornaments for weapons (skins). However, the version for legendary weapons will soon face some restrictions that you should consider before making a purchase.

Players are now reporting (via reddit), that they should think twice about purchasing legendary weapon ornaments. The reason is the new infusion and leveling system for equipment. When it comes into effect this autumn, many weapons may be left behind. The purchased ornament would thus not be usable everywhere, making the investment not worth it, according to the Guardians:

I was about to buy it [the ornament], but then I realized that it makes no sense to buy a skin if I can’t use it whenever I want. I mean, why the hell would I spend real money on something I’ll be forced not to use?

Zarymatras via reddit

Meanwhile, the post has 3,900 upvotes and over 800 comments, with readers agreeing or discussing the sensitive topic of weapon retirement. It’s currently making waves, even here on MeinMMO:

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Weapon Ornaments in Destiny 2’s Eververse

What are these ornaments? The affected ornaments can currently be purchased by Guardians from Tess in the Eververse. A legendary skin currently costs 400 Silver. This is approximately 4 Euros – if you take the smallest Silver package for €4.99 as a reference.

The affected are the legendary ornaments (below); exotic ornaments (above) are timeless

Exotic ornaments usually cost a bit more but can be added to the cart without hesitation if needed. The controversial weapon changes do not affect Exotics.

The Eververse also offers many of these skins in a rotation for Glimmer, which is the currency earned in-game. However, not all ornaments can be earned this way, or players have to wait weeks for their chosen skin to come around. The visual modification for the powerful new shotgun Felwinter’s Lie, for example, can only be obtained for real money – this particular skin was also the trigger for the widely discussed reddit post.

The Eververse

This is what will happen in the Eververse this autumn: Bungie has already announced some changes for the cash shop and loot in Destiny 2. For example, starting with Season 12 (autumn 2020), there will generally be no legendary weapon ornaments available in the Eververse.

Many of the cosmetic items will also move into the loot pool of activities. Particularly in the endgame, you should be able to earn cool visual modifications through gameplay. There will certainly be skins for legendary weapons in Destiny 2 in the future – but not through cash, but through skill and hard work.

Are you waiting to earn the visual treats through effort, or do you miss the quick access to your wallet? Our author Sven Galitzki is likely to be very pleased with the changes in the Eververse, he recently wrote: How the Eververse is consuming the soul of Destiny 2: the loot

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Pokémon GO teases Shaymin for the GO Fest – This is what trainers have discovered

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the mysterious monster Shaymin might make its first appearance at the GO Fest 2020. Trainers have found corresponding hints for it.

This was said about the GO Fest: Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 in a very special edition. Due to the Coronavirus, it will take place worldwide and not just in a specific city.

In this announcement, however, trainers have found 2 hints about a mysterious Pokémon. As it seems, Shaymin could make its debut.

Shaymin in Pokémon GO – This indicates it

This is shown in the image: In the image for the GO Fest, you can see 3 Grass-type Pokémon. The choice of Grass-type Pokémon could indicate Shaymin. After all, it is a Grass-type itself.

According to Shaymin’s backstory, it can protect its environment from pollution and even filter the air. It would be fitting if more Grass-type Pokémon were to spawn around.

GO Fest 2020
Kinoso, Myrapla, and Alolan Exeggutor could hint at Shaymin.

This sentence could be a teaser: The last sentence of the announcement in English also says: “Until we can all meet again in the same park and under the same sky – Let’s GO!”

This could be a hint for the two forms of Shaymin. Its Sky Forme can fly and could stand for the sky here. Its Land Form, on the other hand, could stand for the park.

The wording at the end of the announcement is definitely somewhat mysterious, and Niantic likes to make such teasers. Last summer, Jirachi was gradually announced with a constellation.

Could it actually be Shaymin? Trainers on reddit seem to agree: It must be Shaymin. After all, Niantic also promised new special research, which would fit Shaymin.

At the last GO Fests, there were always new Pokémon that you could catch through special research. For example, you could catch Celebi in 2018 and Jirachi in 2019 during the GO Fests and shortly after that worldwide.

So for 2020, another mysterious Pokémon must come. Shaymin is a good choice because it is one of the few mysterious Pokémon that are still missing.

When could there be more information? Niantic has announced that they will reveal more information about the GO Fest in the coming weeks. It starts on July 25, and by then it should be fairly clear what a trainer can expect there. We should soon receive more information.

Until there is more information, you should have done a few Reshiram raids. The Pokémon is worth it. A detailed analysis of its strength has been published in another article.

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CoD MW & Warzone: These are the new weapons and operators from Season 4

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD: Warzone are ramping up the excitement before Season 4 with a new video. Fans have discovered 2 cult characters and 2 weapons that are likely to come into play with the new season.

Story Summary before Season 4: CoD MW and Warzone’s new Season 4 starts on June 3. To prepare the players for this, there was a brief summary of the events surrounding Warzone after the end of the MW campaign – in the form of a video.

However, not only is the storyline being refreshed a bit, but at the end, there is also a short teaser of what we can expect in Season 4 regarding new weapons and operators.

CoD MW & Warzone: Which new operators are coming in Season 4?

Captain Price: Captain Price was previously teased in connection with Season 4 – much to the delight of many fans. Now there has been another strong hint.

Captain Price played a major role in earlier MW installments.

The end of the video is a clear indication that we will soon experience the legendary SAS Captain outside the solo campaign as well – as a new operator. It seems almost certain that Price will become a new playable character for traditional multiplayer and battle royale – probably through the battle pass.

Gaz from MW 1: In the video, Price is asked about his team. He replies that there are “some old comrades”. At the end of the trailer, you can see who he is referring to.

Gaz, another character from the Modern Warfare campaign (and originally Modern Warfare 1) and a member of Team Bravo, is seen alongside Price – next to an unknown female character. This could possibly be Iskra, wearing a skin without a headscarf.

Price and Gaz

Many players are looking forward to the return of the SAS soldier and find it cool that he is inspired by the look of Gaz from MW1. Some are even more excited about Gaz than about Price.

CoD MW & Warzone: Which new weapons are coming in Season 4?

What new weapons are coming? There have been some leaks already, a total of 5 weapons have been on the radar for a while. 2 more have recently come to light through a new leak. But the video clarifies which 2 new weapons will likely enrich our arsenal starting next week.

Source: Reddit user someminingdude

At the end of the clip, Price and Gaz can be seen, each prominently holding a weapon:

  • Gaz is armed with the Kriss Vector, a submachine gun. This weapon has been eagerly awaited by many fans since the launch of Modern Warfare.
  • Price is equipped with the Galil, an assault rifle, which has been leaked recently and will debut in the MW series. Previously, it was featured in the CoD Black Ops series.

These are likely the two weapons that will then be available through the new Season 4 battle pass.

What other weapon is coming? Modern Warfare and Warzone traditionally introduce 3 new weapons per season – 2 that are announced in advance, and one secret.

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Many are hoping for a new sniper

What the third weapon could be is currently speculation. Many players are hoping for a new sniper, and this wish could indeed come true.

Leaks suggest that in addition to the Vector and the Galil, there are 4 more weapons that have already been discovered in data, as well as in images or video material and could also come into play with Season 4. One of them is a sniper rifle.

The following weapons are in the running:

  • APC 9 – Submachine Gun
  • HK G28 – DMR
  • XM109/AMR – Sniper
  • Akimbo swords (2 knives in the style of Shoto swords)

Here is the latest leak in the video:

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It remains to be seen what secret weapon we will ultimately receive in the upcoming season.

What do you think of the new operators and weapons? Good choice or would you have preferred something or someone else? By the way, it seems that a popular MW2 map will also return with Season 4: CoD MW teases new map for Season 4 – Is the fan-favorite Scrapyard from MW2 coming back?

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Maintenance at ESO: New update aims to fix last issues

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

The Elder Scrolls Online is not at rest on PC and Mac after the release of Greymoor. After the servers have been down for maintenance every day since launch, today is no different, and the developers must once again apply a patch to fix the last issues.

How long will the downtime last? Once again, the ESO PC servers are offline, and no one can log into the game and explore Greymoor. According to ZeniMax, the maintenance should last from 08:00 to 10:00 AM our time on May 28, 2020.

Login and performance issues are the cause of downtime

How did the launch of Greymoor go? Since the launch of Greymoor, the major Skyrim expansion for ESO, the game has not found rest:

  • At the launch on May 26, no one was able to play at all.
  • Later, some people managed to get into the game.
  • Some players who had purchased Greymoor were unable to access it.
  • Others who had not purchased it suddenly had access to Western Skyrim and even preorder bonuses.
  • Then everything was shut down again for maintenance.

What is behind the repeated server maintenance? This has repeated almost every day since May 26, with maintenance occurring repeatedly to apply hotfixes. Today is no exception. Because some players are still complaining about difficulties logging in. Sometimes you may be stuck on the loading screen endlessly or have other login issues.

Other players are reporting terrible lag issues that make combats virtually impossible. Everything ran smoothly before Greymoor, now it is a disaster. Additionally, there are bugs that prevent progress in the main quest.

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Whether Zenimax will fix all these issues with the current patch is unclear. According to the forum, though, the problem with the login errors is likely to be addressed in the update. If the update raises new issues, we will report on that here.

How to get to Skyrim: If you still don’t know how to unlock the new area, the main quest, the Blackreach, and the treasure hunter system, then read our special on “How do I get to Skyrim” and navigate optimally through the new, large ESO chapter.

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