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.

MapleStory 2 battle
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?

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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

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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

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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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WoW: Blizzard gives in – “High Elves” for Horde and Alliance are coming

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The dream of many WoW players is finally coming true. With Shadowlands, you can play visually accurate High Elves – this is possible for both the Alliance and the Horde.

When Blizzard announced the Allied Races with “Battle for Azeroth,” many Alliance players wished for High Elves. Visually, they would have been Blood Elves, but with blue eyes, still untainted and without the influence of Fel magic. However, all that pleading was in vain; the Alliance only received Void Elves, who looked rather different. Blood Elves received golden eyes in the Horde, but there was no blue.

With Shadowlands, Blizzard seems to have thrown their hands in the air and thought: “Why not? High Elves for everyone!” – Because that’s exactly what World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is bringing us.

What has Blizzard done? In a small preview post, Blizzard showcased some of the new options that will be available to Blood Elf and Void Elf players in the future. This includes mainly blue eyes, but also a lot of new skin tones, particularly many dark shades.

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Blue eyes – for everyone!

Void Elves are also getting a pretty big upgrade – they will now be able to choose many skin colors that were previously only available to Blood Elves. So they no longer have to choose a bluish-gray skin tone but can opt for light and dark skin tones like their Blood Elf counterparts.

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What does that mean? In plain terms, this means that all players – whether in the Horde or the Alliance – can play true High Elves with Shadowlands. Essentially, characters with the model of a High Elf and the corresponding blue eyes.

Especially role-players have long desired this. Even though it can now be assumed that a previously small splinter group within the Alliance will soon represent a large part of the RP population.

WoW Void Elves New customization
Yes – this is what all Void Elves will look like soon.

This should finally put an end to the eternal “nagging” around High Elves. Both sides are getting everything. If everyone is not satisfied now, then there really is no helping them.

Are you excited about these “High Elves”? Or would you have preferred a unique race with its own racial bonuses ?

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CoD MW & Warzone: Season 4 starts – Trailer reveals release date

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The new season in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone is starting soon. A new trailer sets the stage and reveals the release date.

When does Season 4 start? Although there were no official details provided so far, a new trailer has now clarified: The new season starts on June 3, 2020.

The current Season 3 runs until June 2 and is worth it in the last days. What awaits you afterwards can be seen here:

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Captain Price is back in Season 4

Speculations confirmed: Initial teasers had already provided hints that Captain Price might be present as an operator in Season 4. A “Senior Operator” wearing a hat suspiciously resembling Captain Price was shown in blurry images.

The new trailer now clearly shows: Captain Price will definitely play a role in the new season. So far, the cult character has only been seen as an NPC in the campaign. Already in Season 3, Operator Alex was introduced as a new option in multiplayer – Captain Price could now be the next character to receive this treatment.

By the way, there is more than just Price coming. Here you can find out everything about the new operators and weapons of Season 4: CoD MW & Warzone: These are likely the new weapons and operators from Season 4

Also, hints of a popular map classic from CoD: MW2 have been discovered: CoD MW teases new map for Season 4 – Is fan-favorite Scrapyard from MW2 coming back?

Captain Price is in the spotlight

This is how the community reacts: Many players are already excited about the new season. Especially Captain Price seems to be well-received by many:

  • “150 Captain Prices will be running through the Warzone,” speculates one user already (via Twitter).

On YouTube, the Captain is also bringing good vibes in many comments. Aside from Captain Price, players may have also recognized the weapon “Vector” in the trailer – especially in the hands of Kyle “Gaz” Garrick.

The new season will therefore start on Tuesday next week – presumably as part of a larger update. However, there were recently issues regarding storage space.

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Fallout 76 brings back popular event, goes offline due to errors

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This week, the Carnival event returned to Fallout 76. However, it contained a major bug that made successful completion impossible. Bethesda temporarily disabled the event but immediately promised an extension.

What happened? On May 25, the Carnival event in Fallout 76 was supposed to take place. In this event, you assist robots with decorating, playing musical instruments, and experiencing other festive activities every hour.

The festival first appeared in February 2019 and was meant to chase away winter. However, due to the release of the new Wastelanders expansion, the event was somewhat postponed. Additionally, some adjustments were made.

However, these adjustments apparently led to problems. Instead of celebrating the popular event together, players currently have to wait for its return. Shortly after launch, the Carnival went offline again.

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The event in Appalachia is quite crazy!

Major bug prevented event completion, Bethesda reacts

Where is the problem? To complete the Carnival event series, various tasks must be accomplished, including collecting animal guts within a specific timeframe.

What should actually be an easy task became a problem since no animals appeared.

Bethesda reacted and took the festival offline.

When will it return? The developers have stated that they have already found the bug and are testing the Carnival event internally again. A return is already planned for today.

According to a CM’s statement in the forums, it should start again at around 4:00 PM. As of the current status (6:30 PM), this is not yet the case.

Nevertheless, a quick return is likely. The event, which was originally supposed to stay in the game for a week until June 1, has already officially been extended until June 9. Additionally, free items in the Atomic Shop have been announced as compensation for June 2.

The Steel Brotherhood returns!

Fallout 76 and the bugs: Bethesda’s survival MMO initially struggled with many bugs and gained a bad reputation because of that, as well as due to the subscription system. However, things went significantly better with Wastelanders.

In late April 2020, there was a major bug with thieving NPCs that stole weapons from dead players, and now the bug with the Carnival event.

Nevertheless, the future of the game does not look bad. After all, Bethesda plans regular updates and a new season system in their roadmap for Fallout 76. The popular Steel Brotherhood will also return.

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Where is the PS Plus reveal of the PS4 games for June 2020?

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The announcement of the PS Plus games for June 2020 seems to be delayed. So far, only one game for the new month is known.

Update 28.05.: With a one-day delay, Sony has now officially announced the second PS Plus game for June. More about this here: PS Plus June 2020: Strong month for shooter fans – 2 blockbusters coming

When are PS Plus games released? Normally, Sony always shows which games PS Plus subscribers can expect in the coming month by the last Wednesday of the month, around 5:30 PM. Delays are rather unusual here.

So far, however, there has been no official announcement of the new free games for June 2020. Sony has also not disclosed official information on when these will be released and why the announcement has been delayed.

A possible announcement could be made during the State of Play stream, which is scheduled for 10 PM and is supposed to provide insight into the new The Last Of Us II. Officially, this is not the case – and it would also be rather unusual for PS Plus.

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Call of Duty WW II is already available

Which games will PS Plus bring in June?

This game is already known: With Call of Duty: WW2, one game for PS Plus is already known since the beginning of the week. However, there is also an unusual occurrence: It was announced prematurely, and it is already available in the store, instead of going on offer a week after the usual announcement.

What comes with it? Normally, at least two games for PS4 are included in the free games for PS Plus. With the reveal of the second game, it was actually expected today, but so far no other games besides CoD: WW2 are known.

A leak recently pointed out Star Wars Battlefront 2 as a possible second game. However, this should be taken with caution: For example, last month a leak that mentioned the games Dying Light and Dark Souls Remastered did not come true.

Whether the multiplayer shooter in the Star Wars universe actually makes it into the June lineup will only be revealed with an official announcement of the PS Plus games. Sony may also want to respond to the leak and bring another game now.

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Pokémon GO had new raid bosses for just a few minutes – but they are coming back

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In Pokémon GO there were new raid bosses for only a few minutes. But the bosses are still exciting as they will return soon.

This is what happened: Yesterday evening, on May 26, at 10:00 PM German time Reshiram entered the Level 5 raids. The Pokémon also brought other monsters that were available in lower raids.

However, this only lasted a few minutes. Shortly thereafter, trainers reported that they could no longer find the new bosses. The old pool has returned, and only Reshiram remains available.

New raid bosses return on Friday

What does this mean? This can only have been an error from Niantic. Normally, legendary raid bosses also always bring additional Pokémon for the lower raids and that has happened here too.

However, the Sinnoh event is currently still running and there are raid bosses that fit this. They want to let it run out and only then will there be suitable bosses for Reshiram. The event ends on Friday at 1:00 PM local time. Afterwards, the bosses that were mistakenly available to battle yesterday will be available.

Reshiram
Reshiram is still available in raids – The other matching raid bosses are no longer available

These are the upcoming bosses: So that you already know which bosses to expect, we show you the complete list of Pokémon that will be available in the raids from Friday:

Raid LevelRaid Boss
Level 1 (pink egg)Larvitar*
Klikk*
Kindwurm*
Praktibalk*
Hippopotas*
Level 2 (pink egg)Alola-Kokowei*
Skorgla*
Zobiris*
Nasgnet
Flunkifer*
Level 3 (yellow egg)Donphan
Pottrott*
Kabutops
Amoroso
Alola-Raichu*
Level 4 (yellow egg)Stalobor
Stolloss
Galar-Smogmog
Rizeros
Alola-Knogga*
Level 5 (black egg)Reshiram

Which bosses are worth it? Generally, there are a lot of potential shinies in Level 1 and Level 2 raids. If you need one or the other shiny, you can rely on that.

Good counters against Reshiram are mainly Larvitar, Kindwurm, Rizeros, and Stalobor. They or their evolutions are effective against Reshiram.

For the PvP mode, mainly Alola-Knogga, Alola-Raichu, and Zobiris are important. They are among the best Pokémon for the Super League in PvP mode.

You can already look forward to Friday when the new raid bosses come to Pokémon GO.

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Sony is planning a conference for PS5 probably already next week – Are there finally important details?

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According to the Bloomberg website, Sony is planning a PS5 conference next week. Will there finally be information on the price and release date or even a first image of the long-awaited design?

Where does the information come from? Jason Schreier has published a post with Takashi Mochizuki on Bloomberg.com.

It states that Sony is planning a digital event to showcase games and other things related to the PlayStation 5.

However, Sony has not yet confirmed this information.

PS5 Conference – Will there finally be a price and release date?

When is the event taking place? Many suspect, including Bloomberg, that the virtual event could take place on June 3, 2020. However, this is not official and could therefore be incorrect.

A possible date at the beginning of June has circulated on the internet frequently in recent weeks.

What will be shown exactly? However, there are no exact details about Sony’s event yet. PS5 fans are eagerly waiting for the price and release date of the console.

Just a few weeks ago, the Xbox Series X gave a glimpse into its gaming lineup. However, this event did not go well with some viewers. An image from the official PlayStation magazine had revealed 25 PS5 titles, but Sony could perform better next week.

When was the last PS5 event? The last event for the PS5 took place on the occasion of the Game Developer Conference in mid-March. Here, Mark Cerny, game designer, programmer, producer, manager, and system architect at Sony, mainly presented technical details.

Many users are still waiting for things like the design, the price, or also an official release date.

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The majority of PlayStation fans are waiting for the PS5 design; here is a PS5 fan creation. Will it finally be revealed at the next PS5 conference?

Want to learn more about the new console from Sony? We have summarized the most important information about the PS5 for you and keep you updated.

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These 25 PS5 games are now officially confirmed – many top titles included

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While Sony remains silent about the design and price of the PS5, a picture provides the first glimpse of possible PS5 games. Among them are some well-known titles that you can look forward to in 2020 and 2021.

Where do the information come from? Tom Warren posted a picture on Twitter. Warren is the Senior Editor of The Verge. However, the picture is from the official PlayStation Magazine in the UK and can therefore be considered a fairly reliable source. Earlier this month, the magazine’s cover had already been known.

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PS5 Games: 38 games are being developed, 25 games are known

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is expected to be released in 2020 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

What exactly has been presented? The picture shows that currently 38 titles are being developed, the overview indicates 25 upcoming PS5 games. Some with dates, others are still not known. For about half of the games, it is said that they will either be released in 2020 or 2021. Here, listed alphabetically, is the list of game titles with possible release date/year:

  • A Rat‘s Quest – The Way Back Home – 2021
  • Assassin‘s Creed Valhalla – 2021
  • Battlefield 6 – 2021
  • Chorus – 2021
  • Cygni: All Guns Blazing – TBA
  • Dauntless – no details available
  • Dirt 5 – 2020
  • Dragon Age 4 – no details available
  • Dying Light – no details available
  • FIFA 21 – no details available
  • Godfall – no details available
  • Gods and Monsters – no details available
  • Gothic Remake – no details available
  • Madden 21 – 2020
  • MicroMan – no details available
  • Moonray – Summer 2021
  • NHL 21 – 2020
  • Nth‘O Infinity Reborn – February 2021
  • Observer: System Redux – 2020
  • Outriders – 2020
  • Path of Exile 2 – 2020
  • PsyHotel – no details available
  • Quantum Error – 2020
  • Rainbow Six Quarantine – no details available
  • Redo! Enhanced Edition – 2020

PS5: Sony remains silent about price and design

PS5 fans continue to wait for a price of the new console. At least our readers told us in a survey how much they would value the PS5 and the Xbox Series X.

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One of many PS5 designs that can now be found on the Internet.

And while Sony remains silent, fans on the internet continue to be active regarding the PlayStation 5 and its appearance. Many fans have come up with various ideas about what the new console from Sony could look like. We have selected a few cool designs.

What is known about the Xbox Series X? The first games for the Xbox Series X have also been presented by now. Microsoft had introduced the first 13 titles for the Xbox Series X in the Xbox Inside 20/20 stream. You can see the games in our linked article.

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WoW Shadowlands: I thought Bastion would be boring – I was wrong

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Cortyn from MeinMMO has spent some time in Bastion, a new area from WoW Shadowlands. The first impression apparently deceived.

I’ll put it directly: Out of all Shadowlands areas, Bastion made the most boring impression on me right away. Already at BlizzCon I thought to myself: “Angel beings, small Moonkins, and lots of holy nonsense… no thanks, I don’t want that. Next pls.”

Consequently, I was also quite disappointed that in the alpha of the next expansion of World of Warcraft the area Bastion was among the first that were playable. Now I have gone through part of the story and must say: Okay, it’s definitely cooler than I assumed.

Spoiler warning: The article contains some spoilers about the story of Bastion, but the resolution of the plot and major twists are not discussed.

Peaceful and simply beautiful – Bastion. But also boring?

Bastion serves as the starting area in Shadowlands for all players. After the intro, we land here and meet the Kyrians – the blue humanoids we already know from the trailer. They are also one of the possible covenants in Shadowlands. Some of them already have wings and are “ascended”.

Clichéd beginning, interesting development

The questline begins a bit clichéd, just as I imagined: The Kyrians look at our past and are deeply impressed by everything we have experienced in our world Azeroth. However, Azeroth is just one of countless worlds from which souls arrive in Bastion. For the Shadowlands are not only the realm of the dead of Azeroth, but of all known worlds. Therefore, we also encounter many souls that we cannot assign to any known race.

Memories from the past are “burned out”.

However, it gets exciting already after the first quests, at least in terms of content. For it is soon suggested – at least subliminally – that the noble Kyrians are also quite arrogant and consider themselves more or less the crown of creation. Thus, we are sent off to annihilate the local flora and fauna to get the last Anima from the creatures that live there. And for what? So that the blacksmith can fire up her forge and work again. Just like that.

Shortly after, one embarks on the path of the Aspirants. These are Kyrians who are to be prepared for ascension and thus must undergo a series of tests. These include both mental and physical trials. Basically nothing really new – the typical “Who wants to be a strong fighter must train” story.

At least that’s what I thought.

The Kyrians are proud and noble. At first glance, however, also a bit monotonous… but that’s misleading.

However, it becomes really interesting only when one accompanies the Aspirants to one of their last trials. There, they must not only confront their memories but also detach themselves from these. The angelic beings “extract” the strong memories from the Aspirants, which then must be destroyed.

At the latest, I found that the story took quite a dark twist. For taking away all significant memories from a being frees them in a way, but simultaneously destroys what makes a personality and character in the first place. I couldn’t help but think of parallels to the disease Alzheimer’s, which is certainly one of the worst diseases. Who wants to lose all memories? All the experiences that one has gathered throughout life?

Kyrians who fall to doubt change color.

Whoever still has memories is evil

Consequently, I found it quite cool to see that some Aspirants fail this mission. Confronted with their memories, many choose to keep these and turn their backs on the normal Kyrian procedure.

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Kyrians who deviate from the path and are consumed by doubt are henceforth called “Forsaken”. They are actually accommodated in a special place because doubt spreads rapidly and can literally infect other Kyrians. This somewhat reminds one of the Sha from Mists of Pandaria, but fits quite well into this oh-so-holy world.

What now sounds like a lot is still just the beginning of the quest area. I haven’t even uncovered half the map yet. But if the story continues to develop so well, then I have to significantly rethink my initial opinion about Bastion. Especially since I have already discovered the spirit of a certain human Paladin…

What I want to say is: If someone feels bored by the “holy and monotonous look” of Bastion right away, they should give the area a bit more time – for story fans it will be worth it.

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GTA 5 player recreates intro from Forza 1:1 – it doesn’t get better than this

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A player recreated the intro trailer of Forza Horizon 4 in GTA 5. The result is grand. Players comment that the two trailers are remarkably similar.

What is it about? A player from the GTA 5 Online community spent a few days recreating an intro trailer of the racing game “Forza Horizon 4” using cars and content from GTA 5.

The video he edited is very well received by the GTA players and is celebrated on reddit. In just about 5 hours, the post already reached over 5,600 upvotes and got over 150 comments.

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“I couldn’t tell the games apart at first”

How players react: In the comments, people shower the creator, Thomas Wang, with praise. The successful video is dubbed as “legendary” and “fantastic.”

Wang explains that GTA 5 is still a beautiful game, full of creative potential.

Player IgoRose writes, “To be honest, I couldn’t even tell which was which [game]. Impressive work.” (via reddit)

Elsewhere, the video is referred to as “God-tier.” It is said to be “unbelievable what eight-year-old software can do.”

A player is visibly impressed: “Rockstar should hire you to make the intro for GTA 6.”

If you want, you can also watch the video without the direct Forza comparison here on Thomas Wang’s YouTube channel:

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Why is this so cool?

What impresses: In the video, Wang manages to recreate the various settings of the Forza intro almost perfectly using the possibilities from GTA 5 and with the help of mods. However, all the cars used are available without mods in the game.

With its wide selection of cars, GTA can compete with many racing games. The fastest cars from GTA Online are shown here.

The Forza intro comes from the official livestreams of Forza Horizon 4. In comparison, you can see how detailed Wang approached it. He writes on reddit that he needed about 2 to 3 weeks in total for it.

In 2018, another talented YouTuber made a comparison between Forza and GTA 5. He recreated the reveal trailer of Forza Horizon 4 frame by frame in GTA 5.

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